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I really want a change for the better

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Hi! Im New to the RS site but already lovingit!!...

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ShawnananaaSeptember 30, 2014
WORTH IT$11,500
Hi! Im New to the RS site but already lovingit!! Anyway, I have been wanting rhinoplasty since I was a kid, always felt my 'Daddy's' nose was too big for my face. And believe me I heard the something from folks around me! Your family and friends can be so cruel, lol. So fast forward to now, I feel ive chosen the PS I want to go with, Dr. Manuel Gutierrez in TJ. Very sweet, Christian and informative guy, I feel really comfortable with him. But now, I guess im just scared and super nervous.I wanna still look like me afterwards, just with a smaller nose. My husband is 100% supportive, and says of course I look beautiful the way I am, but to go for it if thats really what I want. Also, Im planning to have Breastlift/Aug (hubby really supports that, lol!) And now since spending hours on end on RS, I want to go for the gusto, and get BBL too! Am I potentially biting off more than I can chew?? I just don't know...maybe? Or is it better to take advantage of this opportunity and do it all so I can stop hoping for these changes? BTW, Ive had literally 12+ PS consultations just over the last few years regarding these procedures! See, indecisive!! Just a little background on me, I had 1 TT and Lipo about 8-10years ago and had weightloss surgery 2 1/2 years ago (maintaining 80+ lbs weightloss), with no complications or signifIcant pain. What do y'all think?

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Manuel Gutierrez Romero, MD

Manuel Gutierrez Romero, MD

Plastic Surgeon

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ivy0786
October 1, 2014
I say go for it. Gutierrez is great. If he thinks you can handle all procedures at once do it. Good luck looking forward to seeing your results. He is my ps aswell. I would love a nose job and boob lift w implant soon too.
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Shawnananaa
October 1, 2014
Thanks ivy0786 for the encouragement! Im really excited! Glad to hear someone else had a good experience with him. Dr.G says he can do it all no problem, and I would only need to stay in TJ for 5 days.
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ivy0786
October 1, 2014
No problem. Cool, we stayed 7 days at Pueblo Amigo only one block away from his building great price and very luxurious hotel. If you want care go for Club Med, I couldn't afford that and since it was 3 of us we took care of each other at the hotel lol.
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Shawnananaa
October 1, 2014
Thanks for the info, Yeah, Im planning to stay at the hotel too...im gonna bring either my hubby or cousin to help me out.
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Melodywest
October 2, 2014
He's my ps too, love my lift with breast August. Saving up For a tummy tuck!!
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Angie_M
October 2, 2014
Good luck and please keep us posted on how it all goes! Recovery from those three things together sounds really uncomfortable, but is doable I'm sure. Will you be posting a photo of your nose?

You are just a little over a month away!
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Adjusting to new nose..
October 2, 2014
OMG its was like reading about my life lol. I 100% can relate to having daddy nose to big for ny face and also thought about getting my breast done as all the weight seems to be at the bottom of my breast, no volume at the top. However, since I'm single I suppose I can settle for push up bras in the mean time haha
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Shawnananaa
October 2, 2014
Thank you to 'Angiemcc', and I did post only a front pic of my nose. To 'adjusting to my new nose' lol! YES having a large nose "just like your daddy" was not a fun thing to grow up with...I'm the oldest of my siblings, and they ALL have smaller noses than me..even my three brothers, even though they are taller and bigger than me, What the HELL! LOL.
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Adjusting to new nose..
October 2, 2014
Looool oh my gosh me too I kid you not! I am also the eldest of 2 sisters and 2 brothers all with fitting noses for their face. Also brought up with my british Caribbean mother and her side the family. I started having a real complex about my heritage (my father is african) and associated having a big nose with being african and therefore any comments like ' you have your dads nose' or 'your African' started to effect me until of course I realised that even full Africans have cute noses and the complex was just within me. So, I embraced both sides of my cultures and changed this monster size nose of mine lol. Next facially is my teeth aim is Hollywood baby lol. But yh in short I may be still adjusting but definitely am more comfortable looking at people when they talk with out feeling self conscious which you will feel more happy about overall :)
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Shawnananaa
October 6, 2014
Yeah, i definetly understand what its like growing up and being told your cute, except "oh look at that nose!" It definetly builds character, lol. But anyway, im really happy for you, your nose looks so natural... really fits your face. So glad for you. You go for that Hollywood smile girl! I plan to do teeth whitening myself soon, lol
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Adjusting to new nose..
October 6, 2014
Haaahaa yep i had that too (..builds character) or "your nose suits you,your able to carry it off" arggh lol. Thank you Shawnananaa its hilarious i put new pics of my nose on fb and not taken any old pics down without making announcement haha..Yhh Hollywood for us both soon whopppii :)
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Goddessglow5
October 19, 2014
Good luck on your upcoming surgery.
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mizz kitty
November 5, 2014
Good luck best of wishes
UPDATED FROM Shawnananaa
1 month pre

oops guess I forgot to post these

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ShawnananaaOctober 4, 2014
Here are some pics my nose

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foxyboxy
October 4, 2014
Good luck.
kgenie
November 9, 2014
Go for the rhino, I did my only regret is not getting it done sooner. Be prepared in the African-American community you will be judged harshly and it will hurt at times. I did it in N.Y. amazing doc. Stay blessed.
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Shawnananaa
November 9, 2014
Thankyou, yes I went for the rhinoplasty! I'm still all bandaged, but I can already tell the nose is smaller, and that's really all I wanted. Bless you all too
kgenie
November 9, 2014
That's fantastic and thanks.
b2Snow
November 10, 2014
hi I am dying to see your after pic because your nose looks just like mine.
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Shawnananaa
November 11, 2014
Oh thanks, I'm really excited to see my final look too, lol. The initial postop ain't so pretty, lol.
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Melodywest
November 18, 2014
He is my doctor too! I want to go back for a tummy tuck!! I think he is awesome!
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Shawnananaa
November 18, 2014
Yep, I agree! He's pretty great.
UPDATED FROM Shawnananaa
1 month pre

some nose wish pics

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ShawnananaaOctober 5, 2014

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Hope7
October 5, 2014
Goodluck girl! Start getting use to looking a little bit different from the real you (physically) especially the nose and (pschologically) believe it or not, no one looks the same after a rhinoplasty but the most important thing is to accept the changes and move on with life.And also I want you to become more prayerful asking GOD to give you a nose that fits you face through Dr romero because he's only human. Pls I would want you to reconsider the bbl for later,I mean why the rush! Rhinoplasty/ boob- job are both energy - draining not to talk about bbl. AFTER bbl (no sitting) then also after rhinoplasty(sleeping with you head up against the pillow) The doctors are only interested in the money and won't tell you about the complications of multiple surgery's (upper/lower body) But my prayers for you is for GOD to grant you wishes.best of luck!
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Shawnananaa
October 6, 2014
Thank you so much Hope7! Believe me, I'm taking all your advise to heart! I will give this serious consideration... And for sure i know the power of prayer! And I'm praying girl!! Thanks so much
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cocoabutterkisses
October 6, 2014
Baby girl, I wish you the best. I want you to know that I'm sending you good vibes and prayers! I hope everything goes okay for you. And I especially hope you have a speedy recovery. Congratulations on choosing a surgery date. I'm so happy for you :)
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Shawnananaa
October 6, 2014
Thanks cocoabutterkisses! I'm taking all the positive vibes, prayers and support I can get!! I'm gonna talk again with Dr. G today, I want to feel 100% sure he can give me the nose I want.
Bootyful823
October 10, 2014
Good luck on your journey. I'm looking to get this done ASAP myself
Allicesa
October 10, 2014
Wow whats wierd is always get told i look like rihanna all the time yet i want to get plastic nose surgery myself and here you are wanting a nose like me!!I think you're beautiful reguardless but this really makes me appreciate myself a lot more. ..
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sparkling26
October 12, 2014
Please do not let him do your bbl I had mines done twice by him and he leaves lil scars on your butt where the cannula was insert think he used one that was too big because I had lipo before and you cant see the insert marks at all but in my butt the are noticeable another thing I observed about Dr.G is he is very soft spoken and very good at calming his patients especially when they are unhappy with there results.
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