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The Perfect Nose
Pros:
My nose is now exactly as I had envisioned it in my dreams. I am no longer self-conscious of my appearance. No pain, just minor discomfort for a few days.
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Cons:
None
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Cost:
$2000
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Healing time:
2 weeks
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Pain-o-meter: 2
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As a child I was quite cute and I received a lot of attention, however, once I hit puberty, my nose began to grow out of control. By the time I was 15, I was sporting a typical Jewish nose (skinny nose with a large "bump" slightly below the top of the nose). I was very embarrassed of my appearance and did whatever was necessary in order to ensure that my nose was hidden from the public - I grew very long bangs and covered half my face with them! At this point my self-esteem was extremely low and I was always conscious of my big, protruding nose.
I pleaded with my parents to have a nose job, but they said that I had to wait a few years after my first period until I could have cosmetic surgery. At the age of 17 I had a consultation with a plastic surgeon in Montreal - it cost $100 and the appointment lasted 15 minutes. A few months later I had the operation (at a private clinic), which lasted 1 hour. I was actually very excited and couldn't wait to have the operation. I stayed in the clinic for 2 hours and then I went home to rest. I felt no pain, just minor discomfort and nausea (due to the anesthetic).
It was difficult to sneeze and laugh during the first week and I had yellow bags under my eyes and around my nose. Within 2 weeks, the gauze in my nose and the cast were removed and the discolouring had disappeared. I was told that my nose would transform slightly over the next few months and that its true shape would only be apparent in 1 year. I was so happy to have a bumpless nose that I really didn't care about this transformation process.
It is now 10 years since the surgery and I feel as though I was born with the nose I now have. Having a nose job was one of the best decisions I have ever made and I have never had any regrets.
Here are more details:
How results differed from what I expected:
Not Specified
Biggest fears pre-procedure:
-Complications related to general anesthetic.
-A nose that did not suit my face and that looked as though it was not "original".
Healing aids used:
Not Specified
Number of doctors consulted:
2
Number of years I thought about having the procedure:
5
Had an elective procedure before:
No
Complications or follow-up procedures:
Not specified
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should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or
disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please
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regarding your condition.
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Gender:
Female
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Age:
27
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Ethnic group:
Caucasian
Education:
Post-graduate degree
Country:
Canada
State/Province:
Quebec
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About 70 percent of young women try to lose weight. That dissatisfaction with their body weight stays with them into adulthood.
(Source: "the Role of Weight Management in the Health of Women" by Sachiko T. St. Jeor, professor and director of Nutrition Education and Research at the University of Nevada, School of Medicine)
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