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I have disliked my nose since I was 11. I am white...
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I have disliked my nose since I was 11. I am white and native american, however, I did not end up with my mom's beautiful nose. Instead I got my dad's bulbous and wide one :( I started pondering the idea of a rhino in college but somehow didn't think it was attainable. Then last summer despite the beautiful sunny days, I spent 2 weeks on the couch depressed. That's not my personality so I knew I was taking it harder then I led myself to believe. I started looking online and at first everything was so overwhelming..the warnings of scars, breathing, pig nose etc! But I tackled it one chunk at a time, learning a new thing each day.
I am 26 and tired of shading my nose with a darker shade of powder for the past 10 years! I had enough! I went to a have a consult with a doc in bellevue and he pretty much started pulling the words right out of my mouth regarding the issues of my nose. He seems amazing and artful. He wants to define the tip and narrow my nostrils slightly. I am scheduled for August 17th and I cannot begin to describe how nervous/anxious I am. I don't want people at work to know since many would probably gossip behind my back and think I'm so insecure. I think of myself as a pretty woman but I just think my nose overwhelms my face. Any thoughts, questions or comments on how to deal with judgemental people?
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Replies (26)
May 25, 2012
Wow I hear stories about how some people's friends and even close family don't notice. Haha I will try not to let the haters get to me :) I haven't told my family yet but I still have time. Might need a beer or two before telling my parents haha! Thanks for your comment. I love how your nose is proportional to your face, it looks wonderful. Hopefully I can achieve a natural look too.
May 25, 2012
I know exactly how you feel! Telling people about my upcoming surgery was definitely uncomfortable. I decided to just tell a few, close friends and family members so that I could have the support I need while going through this whole process. Some were more understanding than others, but at the end of the day, it is all about you and making yourself happy! When it comes to coworkers and everyone else, I hear most people can't even tell you've had anything done. So, I'm just going to avoid the topic unless its brought up. =) Best of luck with your surgery!!
May 25, 2012
I know exactly how you feel! Telling people about my upcoming surgery was definitely uncomfortable. I decided to just tell a few, close friends and family members so that I could have the support I need while going through this whole process. Some were more understanding than others, but at the end of the day, it is all about you and making yourself happy! When it comes to coworkers and everyone else, I hear most people can't even tell you've had anything done. So, I'm just going to avoid the topic unless its brought up. =) Best of luck with your surgery!!
May 25, 2012
I know exactly how you feel! Telling people about my upcoming surgery was definitely uncomfortable. I decided to just tell a few, close friends and family members so that I could have the support I need while going through this whole process. Some were more understanding than others, but at the end of the day, it is all about you and making yourself happy! When it comes to coworkers and everyone else, I hear most people can't even tell you've had anything done. So, I'm just going to avoid the topic unless its brought up. =) Best of luck with your surgery!!
UPDATED FROM nWA
16 days pre
8/01/12 >>Pre-Op experience I went to...
8/01/12 >>Pre-Op experience
I went to my Pre-Op the other day to Dr. Naficy's. He looked up my nose with an endoscope & told me that my septum is bowing on my right side contributing to the crooked nature on that side. So I am getting my septum fixed in addition to the cosmetic part. Then they put samples of surgical tape to leave on my arm for 2 days to make sure I don't have an allergy. He then went over my priorities which are to define the tip, reduce nostril flare and slight adjustment of my bridge. Then he gave me an overview of what to expect the day of surgery. I am going to be under twilight anesthesia which means I still have an I.V. that konks me out but I don't have to have a breathing tube and my chances of nausea are slimmer. They are also going to give me an "amnesia pill" prior to my I.V. which to me kinda sounds like a proper name for roofy (haha j/k) but hey at least I won't remember a thing right?! I have prepared myself with the following:
*Naked protein smoothies
*Yogurt to introduce good bacteria that the antibiotics have killed
*Baby food (the prune kind to combat the meds' side effects)
*Travel U-shaped pillow as well as other pillows
*Q-tips
*Vaseline
*Ice packs
I am so jittery and excited to go through this next chapter of my life and any comments, questions, or tips are welcome.
I went to my Pre-Op the other day to Dr. Naficy's. He looked up my nose with an endoscope & told me that my septum is bowing on my right side contributing to the crooked nature on that side. So I am getting my septum fixed in addition to the cosmetic part. Then they put samples of surgical tape to leave on my arm for 2 days to make sure I don't have an allergy. He then went over my priorities which are to define the tip, reduce nostril flare and slight adjustment of my bridge. Then he gave me an overview of what to expect the day of surgery. I am going to be under twilight anesthesia which means I still have an I.V. that konks me out but I don't have to have a breathing tube and my chances of nausea are slimmer. They are also going to give me an "amnesia pill" prior to my I.V. which to me kinda sounds like a proper name for roofy (haha j/k) but hey at least I won't remember a thing right?! I have prepared myself with the following:
*Naked protein smoothies
*Yogurt to introduce good bacteria that the antibiotics have killed
*Baby food (the prune kind to combat the meds' side effects)
*Travel U-shaped pillow as well as other pillows
*Q-tips
*Vaseline
*Ice packs
I am so jittery and excited to go through this next chapter of my life and any comments, questions, or tips are welcome.
Replies (6)
August 2, 2012
please keep us updated. Naficy and his great results are on my radar. Thank you
August 3, 2012
Yeah I think he is very skilled and he seems to really enjoy his job. He's a very sweet man in person and incredibly intelligent. Their whole staff is professional and personable. I will continue to post pics after surgery.
August 3, 2012
Hello your going to do fine. I got mine 3 weeks ago and i had that Indian slash/ African American nose this has change my life i don't think of my nose now. I can say i wish i would of did this years ago but better now than never. Im so happy for you go girl...
August 6, 2012
Thanks Unek76, I'm really excited and can't wait to just be carefree about my face when I wake up in the morning. I want that freedom. It's reassuring to hear of others successes and I'm glad yours went awesome.
August 15, 2012
Only 2 more days-best of luck on your surgery!
August 15, 2012
I know, it's creeping up so fast! I hope you are doing well and enjoying your results thus far.
UPDATED FROM nWA
Day of treatment
Day 1 I got out of surgery today around 11 am...
Day 1
I got out of surgery today around 11 am so my surgery took about 3 1/2 hours. The work done was reducing the tip, and correcting nostril flare, and some minor bridge work which had a slight hump. Walking into the operating room was freezing cold but the anesthesiologist and nurse were so sweet making small talk. They put a super warm blanket over me which relaxed me instantly. Then he placed an iv, and started the sedation medication. I started feeling a bit sleepy then I don't remember anything after that. I woke up not knowing where I was and the nurse politely kept reminding me to stop touching my face. It took about a half hour to recover and then off home for the hour long drive. Within 20 mins I thought my bladder was going to explode so I stopped at a gas station. God lots of stares but I didn't even care! Right now my throat is killing me and I'm just soothing it with cold liquids. I hope to get some sleep since I worked a night shift last night. I posted a few pics.
I got out of surgery today around 11 am so my surgery took about 3 1/2 hours. The work done was reducing the tip, and correcting nostril flare, and some minor bridge work which had a slight hump. Walking into the operating room was freezing cold but the anesthesiologist and nurse were so sweet making small talk. They put a super warm blanket over me which relaxed me instantly. Then he placed an iv, and started the sedation medication. I started feeling a bit sleepy then I don't remember anything after that. I woke up not knowing where I was and the nurse politely kept reminding me to stop touching my face. It took about a half hour to recover and then off home for the hour long drive. Within 20 mins I thought my bladder was going to explode so I stopped at a gas station. God lots of stares but I didn't even care! Right now my throat is killing me and I'm just soothing it with cold liquids. I hope to get some sleep since I worked a night shift last night. I posted a few pics.
Replies (18)
August 17, 2012
Today is your surgery day!!! Good luck and I hope to hear updates girl!!
August 17, 2012
Yep hanging in there! Feels like a bad head cold. My nose kinda feels like a giant tennis ball and it's mainly my throat that's giving me more soreness than anything else. I am taking oxycodone which is helping so much.
August 17, 2012
Hope surgery went smoothly! Relax, ice up, and start using arnica gel 24/7!!! Congrats!
August 18, 2012
I am doing ok. Definitely tired of being a "mouth breather" already. Pain is consistent, every 3-4 hours I need pain meds. I got a lot of tip work done so that's mainly where my pain is at including columella. I woke up this morning with black on inner eyes and lots of swelling between my eyebrows, side of bridge and eyelids. I have that tape holding my tip up so I look piggy grr. That is my only concern is after the cast and tape comes off, when will the tip drop down because it's real embarrassing.
August 18, 2012
The tip will most definitely drop some. I was worried about that too! The tape is holding it up some and the swelling is probably pushing it up as well. Don't worry it'll come down, I was FREAKING about that at first.
You might be surprised that people don't notice as much as you fear they will. After I got mine done, no one could tell (just said I was getting a deviated septum fixed), even though I thought I looked dramatically different.
Also, you'll have more supporters than you think, too. Try not to worry about any haters and just do what's right for you. They'll be jealous they don't have your beauty. :0)