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It's Time to Stop Squinting! - Sydney, AU

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I can't believe I'm actually submitting this...

Kinnie
$10,000

I can't believe I'm actually submitting this review.... Like most of you, I have never liked my nose and the thought of admitting that on the world wide web is just so scary.... and why not add some terrible photos to reinforce it while I'm here?!? It's funny though, I've managed to trick myself into being 'ok' with it until I see the all-dreaded bad angle, usually a profile shot. I'm so self-conscious about it that, unlike some people, I can't joke around about it, so I have never said anything to anyone, hence my families shock when I told them about my decision. I have been with my now husband for 16 years and it was only in the past 5 years that I felt comfortable to tell him how I felt. I detest having my photo taken and that was the only part of my wedding day that I was petrified about... photographer and people staring at me! I can honestly say, I don't like ANY of my photos! My husband didn't want me to have the surgery beforehand which I can totally respect. So after years of wondering, I decided to bite the bullet!

I'm sick of standing in front of the mirror squinting to try and see what I'd look like with a smaller nose! What don't I like about it? I doubt I need to list my dislikes after you've seen my photos, but this is very therapeutic... It's too wide, there are two bumps and it's SO round on the tip that it looks like I have a clowns nose! After googling rhinoplasty specialists in Sydney, I came across Dr Shahidi (Specialist Surgeon in Facial Plastic & ENT Surgery) and this website. After reading about him and his reviews, I booked my consultation. Upon meeting him and the Practice Manager, Raleigh, I didn't feel the need to meet any other surgeons. They have been professional, realistic, informative and so understanding. They were not pushy and I didn't once feel like they were trying to 'sell' me anything.

I basically want a nose that actually fits my face, not the nose of my 80 year old grandfather (bless him)! I found out I have a deviated septum, so that will be rectified as well. The only concern I have is the whole thick skin limitation, it's playing on my mind a little. So the surgery is in one week and I can't wait! Thank you to the team at RealSelf and it's members.... you've made me realise that I'm not the only one with these feelings! It it weren't for this website, I wouldn't be having the surgery. I will admit that I REALLY didn't want to put up my review, but I owe it to the website and maybe I can help someone like I have been helped. Only my immediate family know about this and am not telling anyone else. If people ask what looks so different, I will tell them, but I'm sure they'll figure it out considering my nose takes up so much of my face! Thank you again RealSelf for the therapy and making me feel comfortable!!

Kinnie's provider

Shahram Shahidi, BSc, MBBS, FRACS

Shahram Shahidi, BSc, MBBS, FRACS

Specialist in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

Replies (15)

November 18, 2013
Good luck! You are so pretty now (your eyes are mesmerizing!) - I can't wait to see your results! :)
November 18, 2013
You are going to feel so much better and more confident. If it has bothered you for years then it is important to do something about it. I am very happy I did it. I look at old pictures and wonder how I went as long as I did. It's not completely perfect but it is 100x better than what I had. Best of luck and feel free to PM any questions.
November 19, 2013
I can't wait to have that feeling when looking at old photos!! That's the way I see it, however it turns out, it will be better than it was (I hope) :)
November 19, 2013
Just be very very specific with what you want and don't want. I wish I had brought in pictures so that he would have made my nose a tiny bit smaller.
November 19, 2013
Will do... Thanks so much for the tip!
November 19, 2013
I was sooo excited to come across your review and read that it was Dr Shahidi!! He is just exceptional at what he does. You are such a beautiful girl already but you have no idea the difference this will make to your face!! I am so excited because he did such a sensational job on me that i am so filled with joy and excitement for other people who get to experience his work and how it can change your face and life. I am 2.5 months post op and only now am i really starting to love my nose. It takes a while, and for a while there you'll think "what the eff have i done?!" but once the swelling subsides this gorgeous, natural looking, PERFECT nose appears. Ask me any questions, I know it can be daunting but 2.5 months down the track it all seems like such a small amount to pay for the final result. Congrats!
November 19, 2013
Hi there! Thank you for the kind words and I'm so pleased you commented because your review was one that made me contact Dr Shahidi. So "thank you"!!! Thanks for the support :)
November 19, 2013
So pleased to hear my review helped you. Can't wait to see your results :)
November 19, 2013
I can tell already that you are going to have amazing results!
November 19, 2013
Such pretty eyes! Best of luck to you! I'll definitely be following your posts.
UPDATED FROM Kinnie
3 days pre

It's getting closer!

Kinnie
Sitting at the airport waiting fly down Sydney after saying a tough goodbye to my ever-supportive husband. I won't see him for 4 weeks. Forget any pain or discomfort, I think my emotions are going to test me the most!

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November 22, 2013
Emotional journey more so than physical to be honest. It won't be easy but it will be worth it. Keep in mind the long term happiness over the short term discomfort.
November 22, 2013
oh wow, that's tough. you will get through it though. all the best!
November 22, 2013
Do you have someone with you during recovery??
November 22, 2013
Hi ya, yeah my family is in Sydney, so I'm real lucky!
November 25, 2013
Oh good! You'll need them. Good luck. If you are at North Shore I was sitting exactly where you are 3 months ago. Time flies and when you wake up you'll feel fabulous from that life saving cocktail of drugs they give you! GOOD LUCK!! You're in great hands :)
November 22, 2013
aww good luck your going look great! i know the feeling
November 22, 2013
can't wait to see your afters! im sure you'll look great :)
UPDATED FROM Kinnie
1 day pre

Tickets tock

Kinnie
Sitting in the waiting room at the day surgery. Feeling a small flutter of butterflies. I'd give anything to have my husband sitting with me (I have my mum though). Can't wait for the next 7 days to pass and I haven't even had surgery yet!

Replies (5)

November 25, 2013
Good Luck! Before you know it, you'll be in recovery. Think of it as a spa day :)
November 25, 2013
Ha ha... I love that idea!
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November 25, 2013
I really hope you get the results that you want!!!! Stay positive the first week is the hardest part.
November 25, 2013
Good luck! Can't wait to see your results.
November 25, 2013
Eeeek! Good luck! VERY excited for you!!!