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Hating my New Nose!!! - Washington
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I wanted a nose job since I was a little girl well...
$3,500
I wanted a nose job since I was a little girl well finally Feb.21,2004 I got my wish. Well I am far from happy. My nose is very upturned and I asked my doctor and as they all say give it time I dont believe no amount of time will ever make me like this nose. This experience has made me really depress but since theres nothing I can do now, I just try to make the best of it. But in a year or sooner there will be a revision.
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April 3, 2012
2nd what Angiemcc wrote! The upper bridge looks great and I hope that is just swelling in the tip.
Did you or your MD provide specs/photos on the measurements/appearance of your desired result? I'm guessing you wanted an upturned result, smaller bridge and smaller tip, correct? What were your exact requests/expectations? Despite the swelling you're still very beautiful, don't be depressed!
Did you or your MD provide specs/photos on the measurements/appearance of your desired result? I'm guessing you wanted an upturned result, smaller bridge and smaller tip, correct? What were your exact requests/expectations? Despite the swelling you're still very beautiful, don't be depressed!
March 8, 2015
Hi, sorry to hear that you dont like the results, but as you had tipwork it can be alot of swelling. Im asian and they say asian and other non caucasians have thicker skin so it takes even longer for the results to show on us! I didn't even touch the tip, i straightened the nose and shaved off the bump - but even my tip is 30% bigger than it used to be due to swelling. Some days it calms down a bit, others it gets poofy due to crying/not sleeping elevates/warm climate. Hope it works out for you! Xx
April 8, 2015
You are beautiful before AND after. Give it some time to settle. It takes months and months before the final result is visible. Enjoy being young and healthy....and stop worrying about your looks. You are a lovely young woman
UPDATED FROM sparkling26
So my doctor emailed me back today I asked him...
so my doctor emailed me back today I asked him about revision and he said "Let me tell you that it takes around 12 weeks to see the result of a nose surgery. Never can you have a revision before knowing your results, and before the healing phase ends which can take as long as a year post op."
I really hope he is right
I really hope he is right
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April 3, 2012
Why did you want surgery? You looked gorgeous before... I hope everything will turn out right for you again.
April 3, 2012
I'm african american and that is the biggest fear of mine. Not a good change, however I have a great doctor my surgery is scheduled for next week. Good luck to you on the 2nd time around
April 3, 2012
I would reaaaaally take my time to research a great revisionist who has fixed cases like yours. I can underestand why yuo are unhappy. It doesn't have to end here though!! Just save your money and as you save research for a revisionist! There are forums that can help point you in the right direction.
April 3, 2012
Thx for comments@newbey good luck with your surgery being African American it can be a big challenge getting the look you are trying to achieve.
April 4, 2012
@prodi yes research is important as I always do mines. Like I stated before Im only 6 weeks post op and yes Im still super swollen in my tip. So there is no doctor on the planet who would even look at my case now just to soon.
UPDATED FROM sparkling26
So I was officially 8 weeks post op yesterday and...
So I was officially 8 weeks post op yesterday and my nose has improved since my last posting and I will post pics today hopefully. One thing Ive learned and Im still learning is that time is the only thing that will help honestly, I am not in love with my nose at this point but I can live with it. But a tip for any ladies going through the healing phase such as myself keep your hair and makeup done lol. It will help with your self image until your nose heal. Nobody understand what you are going thru but you and it can be very depressing to look in the mirror after spending thousands of dollars and not like whats stirring back at you black eyes, swollen tips, and up turn noses I made a decision early in my recovery to not get to depress any more. Makeup helps a lot, being an african american the healing process is even longer due my thick skin and having sites like realself is great too!
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April 18, 2012
You are so right about hair and makeup! A couple of days ago I started "getting ready" every morning and it helped a lot. I look forward to seeing your new pics!
April 18, 2012
I'm so happy to hear that you are happier with your nose! Hopefully it will only get better and you'll get to change the post to a "Worth It!" : )
April 18, 2012
Thank you for you're tip i am going to have a nose job done by moliver and I will remember the keep your make up and hair done til cause it is very depressing recovering from plastic surgery
April 18, 2012
Its looking much much better!! Lets hope it keeps healing like it seems to be! what does your family and friends say?
April 18, 2012
@romes21 its funny you ask that my family and friends havent seen my nose in person yet only a few pics I live on the west coast and they live on the east coast. I will be visiting them in June so thats when they will see it.
April 18, 2012
another question I had. 3500 dollars is what you paid? I am about to pay double that. I wonder why your dr is able to offer such and affordable price... cause that is insane.
April 19, 2012
@ariana yes that was with airfare and accommodation the surgery itself was only 2500. I didnt get in done in America though
Thank you for sharing here on RealSelf. I hope it's just swelling and that you see the result you want in a few months. Keep us posted!