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1, 2, 3 -- Nose Goes
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Real self! Hi! So excited to be documenting this...
Real self! Hi! So excited to be documenting this journey. I want to thank everyone who has shared their experiences on this website. the bloggers and the doctors alike are helping to change people's lives. I would have been lost really without the website. So to the webmasters, bloggers, surgeons, and their supporting staff --Thanks for helping me change my life for the better.
Okay background on me: I'm a 22 year old, "black" american of caribbean, and recent college grad. Went to a big school in the city and I've come to the decision that rhinoplasty is what I need to be successful in the ruthless environment of the city but more so so that I can be happy.
My nose has been an issue for me since maybe the 4th grade. I think that's when everything about me just felt ugly ( lol yay beginning puberty). But aside from my freddy floodwater pants and my nerdy glasses, my nose seemed to bring me the most distress. I remember wearing clothing-line clips to shape it, I remember taping it at night, and I even remember trying to break my nose so I could have I better one. So messed up right?! Well I'm here now and I'm committed.
I've contacted two surgeons so far. Dr. Jeffrey Epstein (FL) and Dr. Manuel Gutierrez (MX). I'm leaning towards Dr. Gutierrez and am actually sending him pictures tonight. After corresponding with Dr. Epstein's office, I feel 1. I was sort of dismissed as I was not having my procedure right now the quote was 9,000-12,000 COME ON MAN. (I need to save $$$ those student loans are killing me lol) and 2. something was just off. I think in choosing a doctor, you have to choose a person with whom you feel is right for you. So far Dr. G feels right: ) Also bonus: Dr. Gutierrez does breast augmentations heeeey nowwww -- #acupproblems might no longer be a problem!
Here are some before pics. I'll let you know what Dr. Gutierrez's office says as soon as I hear back!
Okay background on me: I'm a 22 year old, "black" american of caribbean, and recent college grad. Went to a big school in the city and I've come to the decision that rhinoplasty is what I need to be successful in the ruthless environment of the city but more so so that I can be happy.
My nose has been an issue for me since maybe the 4th grade. I think that's when everything about me just felt ugly ( lol yay beginning puberty). But aside from my freddy floodwater pants and my nerdy glasses, my nose seemed to bring me the most distress. I remember wearing clothing-line clips to shape it, I remember taping it at night, and I even remember trying to break my nose so I could have I better one. So messed up right?! Well I'm here now and I'm committed.
I've contacted two surgeons so far. Dr. Jeffrey Epstein (FL) and Dr. Manuel Gutierrez (MX). I'm leaning towards Dr. Gutierrez and am actually sending him pictures tonight. After corresponding with Dr. Epstein's office, I feel 1. I was sort of dismissed as I was not having my procedure right now the quote was 9,000-12,000 COME ON MAN. (I need to save $$$ those student loans are killing me lol) and 2. something was just off. I think in choosing a doctor, you have to choose a person with whom you feel is right for you. So far Dr. G feels right: ) Also bonus: Dr. Gutierrez does breast augmentations heeeey nowwww -- #acupproblems might no longer be a problem!
Here are some before pics. I'll let you know what Dr. Gutierrez's office says as soon as I hear back!
UPDATED FROM cocoabutterkisses
A phone call from the man himself !
So great news I've got my quote!! I decided that I am going for the combined treatment of rhinoplasty and a breast augmentation. How freaking crazy is that? I'm too excited lol!!
Here's what went down today:
I got a phone call from Dr. G and he asked for my stats (5'4, 125lbs, no prior cosmetic surgery). And we talked about 3 things I'd like to change about my nose. I told him the truth -- everything. So we talked about grafting a bridge, defining my tip, and narrowing my nostrils slightly. He's the sweetest man and there was nothing was left unsaid. We also talked about me going from an A cup to a C/D cup as a breast augmentation option. He mentioned that it'd be best to go under the muscle with the implant (saline) with an aerolar incision. (I'm nervous that after augmenting my boobies my aerola are going to be as big as my implants lol. I already have large ones ahaa...O_O...) Anyways, following that phone call, I received and this email from Dr. G's staff
"RHINOPLASTY WITH CARTILAGE GRAFT $5000
BREAST IMPLANTS $5500
total $10500
SPECIAL PACKAGE PRICE $9500
The price includes:
?Doctors fees
?Anesthesiologist fees
?O. R. Fees
?24hrs care after surgery at the Clinic.
?Meals (we include a hospital liquid and soft diet)
?Medical equipment
?Nurses fees
?Post-surgery appointments
?Transportation up to 20 miles from the clinic (one round trip complementary)
Extras:
?Lab-work $50 (CBC, PT and PTT)
?Take home prescription medications $75 (Ketorolaco 10mg, Tramadol 50mg and Ciprofloxacin 500 mg)
?Special Bra $60"
Great breakdown of the costs and a price that I think is more than reasonable. So far everything looks good. I have to pay 30% to schedule a surgery date then I'll be good to go! Holy crap! I'm turnt up :)
***Btw, from now on I'll be solely describing my rhinoplasty experience here. I'll do a separate review for my breast augmentation journey. The link for that will be added as soon as I get it organized***
Here's what went down today:
I got a phone call from Dr. G and he asked for my stats (5'4, 125lbs, no prior cosmetic surgery). And we talked about 3 things I'd like to change about my nose. I told him the truth -- everything. So we talked about grafting a bridge, defining my tip, and narrowing my nostrils slightly. He's the sweetest man and there was nothing was left unsaid. We also talked about me going from an A cup to a C/D cup as a breast augmentation option. He mentioned that it'd be best to go under the muscle with the implant (saline) with an aerolar incision. (I'm nervous that after augmenting my boobies my aerola are going to be as big as my implants lol. I already have large ones ahaa...O_O...) Anyways, following that phone call, I received and this email from Dr. G's staff
"RHINOPLASTY WITH CARTILAGE GRAFT $5000
BREAST IMPLANTS $5500
total $10500
SPECIAL PACKAGE PRICE $9500
The price includes:
?Doctors fees
?Anesthesiologist fees
?O. R. Fees
?24hrs care after surgery at the Clinic.
?Meals (we include a hospital liquid and soft diet)
?Medical equipment
?Nurses fees
?Post-surgery appointments
?Transportation up to 20 miles from the clinic (one round trip complementary)
Extras:
?Lab-work $50 (CBC, PT and PTT)
?Take home prescription medications $75 (Ketorolaco 10mg, Tramadol 50mg and Ciprofloxacin 500 mg)
?Special Bra $60"
Great breakdown of the costs and a price that I think is more than reasonable. So far everything looks good. I have to pay 30% to schedule a surgery date then I'll be good to go! Holy crap! I'm turnt up :)
***Btw, from now on I'll be solely describing my rhinoplasty experience here. I'll do a separate review for my breast augmentation journey. The link for that will be added as soon as I get it organized***
Replies (55)
September 19, 2014
I live in London in the UK and was a little nervous flying over to Mexico. However, After doing a little more research on the surgeon,surgery and more of his impessive work I had more skype consultation and was sold haha. I was like mexiiiiiiiiiiico hey I come :) oioi
I Really loved my experience I Stayed at a hotel near by on my first night and my room was massive. I also stayed in a recovery place for the remaining stay..My surgery was less than an hour and I had no swelling AT ALL just sounded like had a flu with the bandages and drainage i did feel a little like a ushers beautiful monster haha ...Anyway I am rambling again sorry lol in a nut shell don't be skeptical Dr Gutierrez really understands black noses.
September 19, 2014
Do u have ur surgery scheduled? I went to dr guttierz and love my result. I have always gotten a call back, even after surgery. I didn't get a nose job but I did get a lift with a ba. It's not possible to make every person happy all the time. Good luck
September 20, 2014
Hey there, I have a date in mind but I haven't gotten it officially scheduled yet. I plan on moving out of my parents' home before moving forward with the rhino/breast aug. Shooting for the summer of 2015. I agree that it's impossible to make everyone happy because aesthetics different greatly from one person to another, but for me I'll be happy with anything that is not my nose! lol!
September 20, 2014
Your nose looks nice now. That girls nose u wanna look like in the after photo you posted above, her nostrils look disproportionately thin. Your nose is lovely please consider that you are making the right descision.
September 20, 2014
Thank you for your input! I certainly don't feel like I look lovely. It's hard to feel as so when my nose is always the butt end of a joke at family get togethers...or being teased for years at school and in public...or when on a date a guy mentions how beautiful I'd be without this nose... really anything is better than my nose.
September 21, 2014
What kinda comments do they make?? Give me a quote?? I doubt anyone would say that your nose is nice! What kinda family jokes are made cos surely your family noses will look similar?
September 23, 2014
Just appreciate how you are! I made a bad decision of having a nose job and I regret it everyday of my life every since! 16 years ago and it still eating me up inside! Please don't do it!!
September 28, 2014
I relate 100% family,school, guys I even briefly mentioned my profile that I use to even have kids stare at my nose. Like you I believed once i changed my nose I would feel better about myself. The fact I had to have surgery in the first place or wear make up and just in general make an effort to look good gets to me. I always envied the girls who are just effortlessly beautiful as I'm very low maintenance lol so the less effort the better for me. However, getting it done is the one of the best things I have done and even though I'm struggling to emotionally adjust to change its nowhere near to how I insecure I felt about having a big nose.
September 28, 2014
I had my fathers nose and was raised by my mother. Nobody in my family (mum side) had my nose and if they did resemble a similar nose to me it was usually a lot smaller on a male.
October 1, 2014
Thank you so much for your posts. I know it sounds super corny, but you have really inspired me! I've wanted a nose job for so long but was scared. Now after seeing your posts and great postop pics, I have contacted Dr. Gutierrez too, and after talking with him...I'm going for it!!
September 20, 2014
I trust him too! I obviously have apprehensions since I haven't had cosmetic surgery before...but when something feels right, I tend to go with it and trust in my decision. When were you thinking about going back for a TT?
September 20, 2014
AHAH ignore this lol I was trying to reply to someone's comment and instead replied to my own review >.
UPDATED FROM cocoabutterkisses
I been thinking, I been thinking **beyonce voice**
Hello everyone! It's been a while. Got my heart set on grad school next semester. So I'm just studying for the entrance exams and fluffing up my transcript with some extra classes :D
The more degrees, the merrier lol
I've gotten so much cautionary feedback as well as supportive feedback. I appreciate it ALL! You all are giving me so much more than I could ask for in terms of guidance and advice. Thanks for taking the time out of your days to really help me find the best surgeon and ultimately make the best decision for myself. I am so grateful
I've decided that the breast augmentation is going to be a stretch for me. I'm more so concerned with my nose than anything else. Maybe one day I'll go down that path. But for me, at this point in my life. I don't want to bite off more than I can chew. One procedure at a time is best for me.
I'm going to have enough saved up by Dec. 1 so I will put a downpayment then and finally schedule the surgery with Dr. G UNLESS my research or my gut tells me otherwise.
So, just wanted to let you all know what was up. I'm weighing my options still, you know. But for now, no boobs. Just nose. LOL
The more degrees, the merrier lol
I've gotten so much cautionary feedback as well as supportive feedback. I appreciate it ALL! You all are giving me so much more than I could ask for in terms of guidance and advice. Thanks for taking the time out of your days to really help me find the best surgeon and ultimately make the best decision for myself. I am so grateful
I've decided that the breast augmentation is going to be a stretch for me. I'm more so concerned with my nose than anything else. Maybe one day I'll go down that path. But for me, at this point in my life. I don't want to bite off more than I can chew. One procedure at a time is best for me.
I'm going to have enough saved up by Dec. 1 so I will put a downpayment then and finally schedule the surgery with Dr. G UNLESS my research or my gut tells me otherwise.
So, just wanted to let you all know what was up. I'm weighing my options still, you know. But for now, no boobs. Just nose. LOL
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November 10, 2014
Please show your pics if you decide to proceed. This doctor scares me based off what I've seen in RS. Good luck if you decide to go forward with the surgery. IMO you don't need it at all. Your nose fits our face perfectly!
November 10, 2014
Good luck and and best wishes... I agree with angeleyes2014, it seems like his patients are hit or miss, but not consistent! Keep us posted..
November 22, 2014
Sounds like you have vested much time and research into your upcoming rhinoplasty and I commend you on that. You sound a lot like me as far as desired outcome and inherent aesthetic issues with your given nose. Good luck moving forward! I'm eager to see your journey and results! xoxoxo
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