For the first time in my life I don’t feel ashamed of how I look

I underwent a septoplasty with Dr Hodgkinson in October 2021, having suffered with nasal congestion and issues with my breathing for as long as I can remember I decided to proceed with the surgery. Along with this I hated the way my nose looked, it was extremely over projected, humped, crooked and I have always felt as if it didn’t ‘fit my face’ .

I had an initial consultation with Dr Hodgkinson , he was very profession and pragmatic in terms of explaining the process and the expectations that I should have regarding the outcome of the surgery.

Having researched the procedure as best I could for a layman , I was well aware of the risks and the statistically high rates of revision this surgery can incur due to its complex and bespoke nature. Dr Hodgkinson was very forthright regarding this, which I appreciated. I felt no pressure from him to commit to the surgery , he asked me to speak to a psychiatrist prior to the operation due to previous issues I’d had with body dysmorphia. I found this really helpful and felt it aided in preparing me mentally in case I descended into dysmorphic thoughts triggered by the surgery, thankfully this didn’t occur. However I greatly appreciate the level of patient care that was given by consideration of such.

The surgery itself went smoothly, recovery is tough - particularly the first few days, as to be expected , but it is absolutely worth it. I am now currently 4 months post op, my nose has changed significantly as the swelling continues to subside. I can actually breathe through both nostrils and finally, for the first time in my life I don’t feel ashamed of how I look.

I will be forever grateful to Dr Hodgkinson for the incredible job he has done , I truly couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Considering how masculine and out of proportion my nose looked before , compared to now - it clearly illustrates what an exceptional surgeon Dr Hodgkinson is, I would throughly recommend consulting with him if you are considering this surgery, my only regret is that I didn’t have the procure years ago.