28 years old, had rhinoplasty / septoplasty December 7th, 2015. Everyday I love my new nose more than I ever could have imagined

So far, I have had a consultation. The consultation fee is $150 and goes towards the cost of your surgery. Dr. Joseph made a very great first, and everlasting impression on me. He became very personable from the moment he walked into my waiting room to introduce himself. He made small, but entertaining small talk that eased my anxieties about a potential procedure. My goal was to have a conversation about the aesthetic appearance of my nose, but I learned a few other things about my nose that I did not previously know. In addition to having a more, in my opinion, masculine nose, I also had a deviated septum on my left side of my nose. He did a small breathing test with me to validate his diagnosis. After that, he took pictures of my nose and did a simulation of what my desired results could look like post rhinoplasty. I was nothing short of impressed. He was very honest and did not PUSH ME/PRESSURE ME to go through with the procedure. After this, I was taken to a different room and spoke with staff about setting up a preop date and time, as well as potential payment methods (cash/check/Care Credit only). Also, this is when I was given a quote for total surgery cost. Since the facility does not accept insurance, it is vital that you contact your insurance company in regards to covering the fee for anesthesia (it's estimated to be a little over $1,700). I contacted mine, but I am still waiting to hear back. To schedule an actual surgery date is an $800 deposit. My preop is scheduled for December 1s, 2015. I was thinking about scheduling for the spring, when the weather is nicer, but I am so excited to go through with this that I scheduled it for December, 7th!

Prospective results. Every time I look at this photo I am more and more certain I want to do this!

Okay! WHEW! What a week it has been! I got my rhinoplasty / septoplasty on December 7th, 2015. Here's a photo of me six days post-op! I do have a bit of bruising left. Listen. This procedure was a PIECE OF CAKE. I had NO pain from beginning to end, and I also had no complications. Everything went SO SMOOTH! The day of my surgery, I entered the facility and was warmly greeted by a nurse there. She gave me paperwork to sign. I went into a small, back room and laid down in a chair to start my IV drip. The anesthesiologist appeared and went over everything with me to expect. THEN Dr. Joseph appeared. Happy and down to earth as always. He marked up my nose and had a brief conversation with me about what he was doing / what to expect. After that, I was walked to the operating room. I was assisted getting on the operating table and laying down. Dr. Joseph held my hand and massaged it until I fell asleep, which was SO SWEET. I felt very very little anxiety the day of this surgery. Everyone there makes you feel so welcome you forget you're actually getting an operation done. When I woke up in the recovery room, it felt like I was out five minutes. Again, the wonderful staff took excellent care of me and made sure I was feeling my best before they sent me on my way home. BEST EXPERIENCE EVER. I would do this ALL OVER AGAIN. I can't express enough gratitude to Dr. Joseph and his staff for making this plastic surgery experience the most positive. Endless thank you's. ENDLESS. Tomorrow I get my splint off and you will see my results!