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MUCH BETTER
Pros:
A nose that now fits with the rest of my face
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Cons:
Not one
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Cost:
$4000
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Healing time:
2 weeks
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Pain-o-meter: 3
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I went to a Doctor John Smoot in La Jolla,California.
I was 16 when I had my nose done. It was the only thing about myself that bothered me. It also didn't help having people let you know that you have a big nose practically everyday.
Luckily, I had breathing problems and a deviated septum. My surgery was covered through insurance. The procedure itself is relatively painless-I was completely knocked out. The following week was a little difficult. I could not go out because I was all bandaged up and my nose was extremely itchy. They also put packing in my nose which gets removed two days later. That was the worst part of it.
Otherwise, once the bandages were off I felt and looked fine. I just had to be extremely careful not to bump or hit my nose because it was extremely fragile. They also say you may not see the full results for up to a year, but I believe my nose stayed the same from that first day I got my bandages off and I LOVE it.
I would recommend this procedure to anyone who is uncomfortable with their nose as long as they do research on the surgeon they chose.
Here are more details:
How results differed from what I expected:
How natural my nose looks
Biggest fears pre-procedure:
What I might look like
Healing aids used:
No
Number of doctors consulted:
2
Number of years I thought about having the procedure:
4
Had an elective procedure before:
No
Complications or follow-up procedures:
Not Specified
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This information is not to substitute for professional medical advice. You
should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or
disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please
consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have
regarding your condition.
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Gender:
Female
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Age:
23
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Ethnic group:
Caucasian
Education:
Post-graduate degree
Country:
United States
State/Province:
New York
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(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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