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I am EXTREMELY self-conscious about the bump on my...

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i am EXTREMELY self-conscious about the bump on my nose. i know, rationally, that it isn't that bad, but i just hate it so much. i only want the hump shaved down. that's pretty safe/successful, right? i only ask because i have heard some horror stories on here. the front of my nose is fine. i just want the bump fixed. i will be getting the nose job sometime this summer, but am starting to get nervous.

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Gary H. Manchester, MD (retired)

Gary H. Manchester, MD (retired)

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I think you're beautiful, but can understand hating the hump on your nose (I felt the same way before I had mine taken off). Have you consulted with any plastic surgeons yet? I think one of the keys to having a successful rhinoplasty is to find a doctor who specializes in rhinoplasty, is ASPS board certified and who has lots of good before and after photos to show you. Make sure you're on the same page about what you want, too!

Hope this helps. Please come back and let us know what you decide.

Thanks for the compliment. I have two consultation appointments in early June: one with Dr. Manchester and one with Dr. Brahme (La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre).

Let us know how they go!

You look a lot like Jaime Murray in your profile view. If you decide to do it, best wishes on your proceedure. Please post pics and story!
oh, from dexter? she's beautiful, so thank you. i'm 99.9% sure i'm going through with it. I just need to find the right doc.
You are very pretty, and after your nose job you will be stunning! You have such beautiful features that will be more noticeable than ever. The bump on your nose is negligible to me, so I'd at least encourage you to not worry so much in the meantime before your procedure. I wish you tons of luck and hope it comes out exactly how you want.
I had rhinoplasty in San Diego last week and I'm thrilled. Ok, the cast is still on, I'm black and blue, and I can't breathe yet.... but next Wednesday the cast comes off!

On Wed. I had a post op apt. and we took the original splint off and put a new one on -- and I got a sneak peak. It's straight. Straight as an arrow straight. And my bump is gone.

Everyone was shocked that I was getting a nose job. But it has always bothered me so I finally did it - and I'm almost 40. My advice to you - do it. Don't wait. If you want it done, do it. You are gorgeous now, and you will be even more gorgeous after.

These posts here are great. I chatted with people who had their noses down when I was having mine. It was so nice to communicate with people going through exactly the same experience. So, if you have any questions, just ask.
which doc, if you don't mind me asking?

I went to Dr. Steven Cohen in La Jolla/UTC area. I went to consult with four doctors before deciding.

I felt like Dr. Cohen had the complete package. Fantastic nationally recognized reputation, trained and talented anesthesiologist, great brand new office, tons of easy parking, a staff that was so nice - from the first phone call to walking in on surgery day! The entire experience was amazing. I can't wait until my cast comes off. I know I'll wonder why I waited so long to make the decision.

This is a big decision. It's my face. In the center OF MY FACE! And like you, I like my face. I always felt pretty and confident -- but my nose always bothered me because it didn't look like it quite fit. It had the bump and the tip was too big and round and even a bit flat.

Maybe I will check him out if I don't like what I experience at the Manchester and Brahme consultations. I'm not very confident but I know, rationally, that my nose isn't bad. I mean, I don't have a huge nose and only a few people have commented on the bump. But, it has always bothered me. So, what the hell, right? If it makes me feel better, then I don't see anything wrong with it.
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