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Wanted a New Nose for As Long As I Can Remember... - White Plains, NY
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Ever since I was little I have been teased...
lalamermaidApril 22, 2016
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Ever since I was little I have been teased relentlessly for my nose. In high school I was called the wicked witch of the west and I would literally fight back tears on a daily basis. I'm sick of people making fun of me for my nose and I just want a small normal nose that won't be the brunt of anymore jokes. I asked my parents about the surgery for before college and my dad was super against it. My mom supported it bc she understood how insecure it made me but she couldn't pay for it for me. Well, I'm graduating college in 3 weeks and I have scheduled a rhinoplasty with Dr. C for June 7th and I couldn't be more excited. I have waited my whole life for this and I just knew after meeting with Dr. C that this would be a good decision. My only concern right now is family and friends noticing because the only people who know I'm getting this done are my mom and my boyfriend. Anyone have thoughts or experiences with this? Let me know!
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April 23, 2016
After I had my nose done because it was done so well and looked so natural a lot of people actually couldn't tell I had my nose done. They knew I looked different but couldn't figure out what it was and then when i told them they were like oh wow! It looks great. I got my nose done for similar reasons I went to dr palaia in mt Kisco and I'm so happy I did best decision I ever made
April 23, 2016
Ahhhh ok I'm hoping that's the outcome! I'm just scared too many people will judge me for doing it because they don't understand why I feel the need to
April 23, 2016
I had mine done when I was 18. I was probably one of the first girls at that time to actually get it done so afterwards there was a lot of "talk" about it. But I honestly didn't care because my nose looked amazing! Lol and then years later the same girls who talked about it did it themselves too and other work as they got older. (Boobs Botox lips etc..) I'm not sure how old you are but I'm guessing since you said you just finished college around 22? So many people do stuff that you might not even know about. It's so normal now. So who cares what people think! As long as you're happy that's all that matters :)
April 23, 2016
Yea I'm 22! And that's very true! After all, I am doing this for me haha. thank you! Your message has been very encouraging :)
April 29, 2016
Yay! Good for you! I'm getting mine done in 10 days!!! I chose to tell my family and a few close friends. I knew my mom would be supportive, but I was worried about what 1 friend in particular and my brother and his wife would say. They were all much more supportive and encouraging that I expected! I think before it was decided when I would mention it, they felt like they needed to say things like "Oh I don't think you need it" or "I think you're beautiful" so as not to make me feel bad. But when I told them I was committed to doing it, they were just excited for me.
I'm sure there are people who will notice after and possibly be judgy about it, but ultimately I'm making this decision for me and there's nothing anyone can do about it once it's done! I'd rather deal with those comments than the hurtful ones about how big my nose is! Good luck!
April 29, 2016
Ahhh that's great! Ill be looking to see how it turns out for you! Good luck!! As for certain friends and family of mine, I planned on telling them relatively close to the date that way they don't try and change my mind. I've brought it up multiple times in the past and have heard the whole "oh you don't need it!" "you're perfect the way you are" nonsense but I'm also doing this for me. No matter how many people tell me it's a fine nose, the negative comments are the only ones that stick. So hopefully my family and friends end up supporting this decision once it's done haha!
But regardless of their opinions, I'm so excited to get this done. The wait is killing me! You're so lucky your surgery is in 10 days! Again, best of luck! I'm sure it's going to turn out great :)
April 30, 2016
Dr Ciardullo is great! Gives very natural looking results! Good luck. Can't wait to see your results!
May 1, 2016
That's what I heard! Nothing but great things about him. I'm hoping my nose turns out that way! haha Thank you!!
UPDATED FROM lalamermaid
1 month pre
1 month away!
lalamermaidMay 8, 2016
So I'm one month away from my surgery! As it gets closer it has become all I can think about! I'm super excited but I'm also getting nervous bc I have really thin skin on my nose. Dr. C addressed this and said it means the surgery will take longer and require him to be more precise. Anyone who also has thin skinned noses and had a rhinoplasty please comment and share your experiences! Eeeep despite the anxiety I still can't wait!!
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UPDATED FROM lalamermaid
1 day pre
Surgery Tomorrow
lalamermaidJune 6, 2016
So my surgery is tomorrow! I'm super nervous but excited at the same time. Dr. Ciardullo told me at my pre-op appt that my tip is going to be rather complicated which made me worry more but I still have faith in him. I truly believe any change will be an improvement. He also said he's doing 4 rhinoplasty surgeries tomorrow including mine...so the man is obviously very trusted and experienced with noses. Any last minute advice?! I've been taking Vitamin C with bioflavonoids three times a day for the past two weeks as well as arnica Montana tablets and pineapple & papaya enzymes from trader joes since yesterday. I'll be updating my results with pics for any future rhinoplasty patients of his. Wish me luck, friends!
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June 6, 2016
Good luck, I hope everything goes as planned! Update when you're able to. :)
June 7, 2016
Good luck. It's easier than you think. Just get to the 2 week point and you will be feeling really good. My 2 weeks is tomorrow and I have been back at work for 2 days. No one noticed any difference. Best of luck
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