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Nose Job was best decision of my life- 20 years old
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My rhinoplasty is schedule for June 26, 2014. Dr...
WORTH IT$7,100
My rhinoplasty is schedule for June 26, 2014. Dr.Portuese in Seattle will be performing it. So very nervous, but excited to do something that I've wanted to do my whole life. So far his staff seems very welcoming and my surgeons expertise has been very comforting. Although I do have many fears- my biggest fear is that it won't look good. I'm also nervous about the bruising afterwards and the cast. I just want a nose that will fit my face better, and let my other features shine! I know this sounds crazy but I have never felt feminine because of my nose. I'm a very girly person, but I even feel out of place at makeup stores or fancy places because I feel frumpy with my nose
UPDATED FROM JustineBaby
3 days pre
4 days until surgery!
So the past week has been an emotional rollercoaster. I paid for my surgery, and had my pre-op appointment via phone. I did not like the nurse that I spoke with. I felt very anxious and unsure about the operation a few days ago, I was on the verge of panicking. But today I'm feeling great and excited! I just want it to be this time next week ;) then I'll be all done with the surgery and well on my way to recovery.
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June 23, 2014
Hi! My surgery date is 6/30. I'm also so nervous and excited!! You're already a very pretty girl I don't think you look frumpy. The nose in your after picture looks so cute and feminine I'm sure you're going to look great!! I'm also worried about not liking the after but I trust my Dr. Looking forward to following your recovery.

June 23, 2014
You are already beautiful, and I hope your surgery gives you the results you have always wanted. Looking forward to seeing your progress. Good luck!

June 23, 2014
You don't sound crazy at all about not feeling girly. I am so girly inside but like you, alwayyyyys felt frumpy and masculine cause of my nose. Like I wasn't one of the girls. Let me tell u from the other side- instant gratification. For the first time I feel feminine. I love it. Such a blessing. I couldn't be happier! You will be happy too :) good luck

UPDATED FROM JustineBaby
1 day pre
2 more days!
Okay well surgery is 2 days away. I'm honestly only scared about the results... There's no garentee that it will look like how I want it to. I mean I did my research and chose a great surgeon, but of course things can go wrong! And also, paying $7,100 as a 20 year old college student is a painful price! But can you put a price on more confidence and happiness? I mean I am stuck with my nose everyday for the rest of my life, and if the surgery makes me feel significantly better than it is worth it. So far the only supplies that I have gotten for surgery are Q-tips, my prescriptions (I got an anti-naseua patch too because
My tummy is really sensitive and I will be in a car for 90 minutes on the way home) and one of those back rests.. I have heard of certain a herbs and supplements that can help speed up recovery but have decided against purchasing those.
I'm just getting really anxious to talk to my surgeon again so he can assure me that my results will look good, and that will ease my discomfort.
I'm also extremely anxious about the lengthy healing and swelling time. I don't want him to peel of my cast and for me to get depressed because I see a swollen lump on my face. I want to be able to feel pretty again shortly after my surgery.
I'm also really sad at the rejection I'm getting from my family because of my surgery. I won't be telling my father (I never see him anyways). And my sister got extremely offended (because
Me and her look the same so she thinks I'm calling her ugly). And my mom freaked out and was very against it (but yet she has had an eyebrow lift and a breast reduction/lift) so I find her to be completely hypocritical.
My tummy is really sensitive and I will be in a car for 90 minutes on the way home) and one of those back rests.. I have heard of certain a herbs and supplements that can help speed up recovery but have decided against purchasing those.
I'm just getting really anxious to talk to my surgeon again so he can assure me that my results will look good, and that will ease my discomfort.
I'm also extremely anxious about the lengthy healing and swelling time. I don't want him to peel of my cast and for me to get depressed because I see a swollen lump on my face. I want to be able to feel pretty again shortly after my surgery.
I'm also really sad at the rejection I'm getting from my family because of my surgery. I won't be telling my father (I never see him anyways). And my sister got extremely offended (because
Me and her look the same so she thinks I'm calling her ugly). And my mom freaked out and was very against it (but yet she has had an eyebrow lift and a breast reduction/lift) so I find her to be completely hypocritical.
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June 24, 2014
Hmm the family thing is tricky. When I saw mine wasn't supportive I stopped talking about it to them and decided to just call them when it was over. On surgery day it also made me more ready to get it done just so I could call home n tell finally. You're a very pretty girl and your looks will be complimented from the surgery, don't worry about that as long as you like your surgeons work / pictures. Good luck! It is worth the cost, more confidence is even better than I hoped.

June 25, 2014
your nose looks more like after pics, but it's about ur thoughts.

June 25, 2014
Yeah, I'm definitely doing it for me and to make me feel better. I've always not felt beautiful from it and been self concious. Also all the women in my family have huge noses that grow and become bulbous as they age.. We are Jewish.. And I really don't want that to be me

June 25, 2014
Also, I'm CONSTANTLY being told that I have "resting [RS bleep] face syndrome" and that I always look "mad" or "sad" and I truly think that it's from my nose! Because when I do the ap that alters photos I no longer look mad or sad or mean when I change it
June 25, 2014
It seems to age you too (not you as in you specifically) :) i know ppl would be shocked when i said i was 22 ! Like i looked much older and when i was a teen ppl thought i was in my 20s. I think mine was growing too. Wishing you the best for your surgery :D

June 25, 2014
from that one side pic looks more like it's your mouth as it's turned down. i always look tired and or sad. more from my eyes though. anyway good luck, hope u like ur results.

June 25, 2014
I agree! Mine makes me look older! But in edited pics I look younger, and I like that.

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