From an Ugly Ducking to a Beautiful Swan!!!!! - West Orange, NJ

Ever since I was 10 I've always hated my nose. Pretty much the same story as so many people on here, but never thought I'd have the balls to go through with doing anything about it.. Petrified of even having my blood taken, I was fortunate enough later on in life to have a few very special people come into my life to give me the courage to finally do the things cosmetically that would make me feel better about myself. You always fear the worst when it comes to things like this, but with the support of loved ones and all my girls on realself, I was ready to take the plunges. Never having surgery before I thought I would tackle one of the more "painful reputation" procedures and see how i could handle it to prepare me for my nose. So in May i found the most awesome doc and had a BA. The surgery went awesome (see other review) and I knew I was ready for the big one... With realself helping me find me my first doc I knew I could find the perfect one for my nose as well. After maybe 5 mins searching on here came across the grand puba of rhinoplasty. Dr Eric Joseph. Every review, every star in his 5 star reviews, every claim of perfection, amazing bedside manner, glowing remarks about his staff and surgical center (shout out to my girls at north Fullerton surgery center in Montclair) is and was true!!!!! I could not have asked for a better experience. From the first consult to pre op to day of surgery I felt like i made the right choice to have someone take the look of my face and life in his hands. And what hands they are!!!! No pain, i swear no pain! Uncomfortable yes--very! The dry mouth and congestion was so super annoying but nothing you can't deal with if you've ever had a bad cold. The swelling and bruising was so minimal I couldn't believe it. I was paranoid that I would have horrible purple bruising all over my face (since I have very thin and fair translucent skin) but with the magic of dr j, i barely bruised at all. The swelling was pretty apparent from days 2-5 but as long as you don't touch your face it doesn't hurt lol all in all my only regret is that I didn't get it done sooner.. So disappointed i let my fear of the unknown and stories from others that didn't go to doctor Joseph freak me out and make me think that I wouldn't be able to handle it. After my surgery i hit up 7-11 for a slurpee and was out every other day getting drinks and running small errands. I didn't even need to take the pain meds but took 1 pain pill a day to help with sleep and not pain. Please please feel free to hit me is with any questions!!! So much love to dr Eric Joseph and his whole staff.. Not to get emotional but they gave me the face to match the person i always knew I was on the inside... And I could NEVER express how much i appreciate everything he has done... Dr Joseph you changed my life... And I will never forget it...