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Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States160 Posts
May 13 2012 06:35 GMT
#1
Hey everyone, considering this is the blog section and I would like to get some advice from people who have potentially gone through such a procedure (or have known others who have), I am asking for the pros and cons. First and foremost, I know TL is not the best advice for such information. I have posted on other forums that directly relate to this topic. In addition, I will consult many plastic surgeons before deciding to go under the knife. The primary reason for this post is to find people who have undergone this surgery and ask of their opinions.

The surgery is for both aesthetical and functional purposes. I have a really bad deviated septum, which directly interferes with my breathing. Also, the shape of my nose has bothered me since childhood. Self-confidence is of the essence of living a successful and happy life, and I feel like the shape of my nose correlates with it.

Thank you for reading and I hope I can get some advice!!

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Time is money my friend.
Skilledblob
Profile Joined April 2011
Germany3392 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-05-13 06:42:21
May 13 2012 06:42 GMT
#2
if you got medical reasons then do it
PassionFruit
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
294 Posts
May 13 2012 06:51 GMT
#3
Self-confidence problems will not be fixed with a nose job. I feel the deviated septum reason seems like a bit of a sidewinder rationalization to cover up the fact you really just want an aesthetic nose job given that you've grown fine past childhood despite your "breathing problem." But it's your choice.

Don't use the yellowpages. That's all I know about plastic surgery.
Moloch
Profile Joined June 2008
Canada222 Posts
May 13 2012 06:58 GMT
#4
I have a friend who got his entire jaw unhinged and reset because it helped him breathe slightly better. Even though the titanium plates now in his jaw set of metal detectors everywhere, he's extremely glad he got it done.

I would recommend seriously looking into it. The difference even a slight improvement to breathing can make is huge.
Newbistic
Profile Blog Joined August 2006
China2912 Posts
May 13 2012 07:01 GMT
#5
On May 13 2012 15:51 PassionFruit wrote:
Self-confidence problems will not be fixed with a nose job. I feel the deviated septum reason seems like a bit of a sidewinder rationalization to cover up the fact you really just want an aesthetic nose job given that you've grown fine past childhood despite your "breathing problem." But it's your choice.

Don't use the yellowpages. That's all I know about plastic surgery.


Don't listen to this guy, being psychoanalyzed by strangers over the internet rarely works out well. You should know yourself best.

Other than that I can't help you lol.
Logic is Overrated
Naid
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Sweden73 Posts
May 13 2012 07:03 GMT
#6
I agree with Skilledblob, if you got medical reasons then do it, but for self confidence I don't think it will help, if you are certain it will then afterall it's your choice, I truly advice you to take care of confidence as an mentality question and not an apperance question.
“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”
jodogohoo
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Canada2533 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-05-13 07:27:44
May 13 2012 07:17 GMT
#7
from a social science perspective. cosmetic surgery.... actually works to make your life better. i know it's like, "omg you should be happy with who you are" but the society we live in... well... lol don't blame the person, blame human biology and culture.

so yes, for medical reasons or not, it's totally legit to do it. now if it's a small imperfection... then maybe not, and it does cost some cash sooooo at the end of the day in my opinion it's a cost benefit decision and the benefits are quite legitimate


nvm D; can't find research to back up my claim
Kickboxer
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Slovenia1308 Posts
May 13 2012 07:18 GMT
#8
On May 13 2012 15:51 PassionFruit wrote:
Self-confidence problems will not be fixed with a nose job. I feel the deviated septum reason seems like a bit of a sidewinder rationalization to cover up the fact you really just want an aesthetic nose job given that you've grown fine past childhood despite your "breathing problem." But it's your choice.

Don't use the yellowpages. That's all I know about plastic surgery.


What a clever comment. I guess dentists should just stop giving kids braces, you can eat food with crooked teeth just as well.

On topic, my gf has had a nose job a couple years ago and she is extremely pleased. Keep in mind the procedure is for life and can easily be botched by a reckless or bad plastic so you should take your time and visit several reputable clinics, talk to the surgeons and see if they are pros or hacks. A good doctor won't rush you into it and he will be able to recommend a shape that isn't copied off Heidy Montag but is actually tailored to your face. The more natural it looks the better.

Don't be cheap about it, a good plastic charges a lot of money. My advice would be to find a couple medical or nose job forums and really take your time to see which doctors received feedback from thrilled patients and which ones get flamed a lot, also take a close look at the before & after photos of their patients. Then go talk to at least two doctors and choose the one that is taking it easy and seems to be genuinely concerned about your face as opposed to your money.

After it's done you're good to go in 14 days or less. With a good job, chances are you will look a lot better if your nose is too large or particularly distorted now, because this draws attention to it instead of the pleasant parts of your face. My gf easily went from 8 to 9 with the job ^_^

I'd say this can be a really good choice if you find an above average doctor - and a really bad one if you're sloppy or cheap about it and end up being messed up by some newbie or "mass production" doc. Gl with your new beak!
Jonoman92
Profile Blog Joined September 2006
United States9103 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-05-13 07:27:52
May 13 2012 07:27 GMT
#9
Seems like you should do it. Helping with the breathing seems like it'd be nice, and I see nothing wrong with doing it for aesthetic purposes either if you think it'd help you. And sorry, haven't had anything like that so can't personally say much.
Jonoman92
Profile Blog Joined September 2006
United States9103 Posts
May 13 2012 07:28 GMT
#10
On May 13 2012 16:17 jodogohoo wrote:
from a social science perspective. cosmetic surgery.... actually works to make your life better. i know it's like, "omg you should be happy with who you are" but the society we live in... well... lol don't blame the person, blame human biology and culture.

so yes, for medical reasons or not, it's totally legit to do it. now if it's a small imperfection... then maybe not, and it does cost some cash sooooo at the end of the day in my opinion it's a cost benefit decision and the benefits are quite legitimate


nvm D; can't find research to back up my claim


haha nice! If only everyone on the internet was like this in regards to backing up what they say.
domane
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
Canada1606 Posts
May 13 2012 07:39 GMT
#11
On May 13 2012 16:01 Newbistic wrote:
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On May 13 2012 15:51 PassionFruit wrote:
Self-confidence problems will not be fixed with a nose job. I feel the deviated septum reason seems like a bit of a sidewinder rationalization to cover up the fact you really just want an aesthetic nose job given that you've grown fine past childhood despite your "breathing problem." But it's your choice.

Don't use the yellowpages. That's all I know about plastic surgery.


Don't listen to this guy, being psychoanalyzed by strangers over the internet rarely works out well. You should know yourself best.

Other than that I can't help you lol.
Aside from the part about self-confidence, I also get the sense that aesthetic improvement is your main goal of having surgery. Is it?

I think a more important question is how much does your nose bother you?
Michaels
Profile Joined August 2010
419 Posts
May 13 2012 07:46 GMT
#12
Just stupid braces improved my self-confidence dramatically, if you feel bad about your nose then go for it.
salito
Profile Joined May 2010
1647 Posts
May 13 2012 07:50 GMT
#13
If you think that a better looking nose will make you more confident, then it will. Go for it.
Nature moves in the shortest way possible.
Djin)ftw(
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
Germany3357 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-05-13 08:06:56
May 13 2012 08:06 GMT
#14
I have the same problem, my right nostril is very often clogged because apparently my septum is crooked. I am often unable to get to sleep when lying on my left side because of this. I've been to two doctors already, one advised me to get a nose job. I still havent decided though, I kinda like my nose.

Anyway, if you think it will benefit you, make you more handsome/confident or just improve your overall quality of life, then do it, why do u ask. The procedure is afaik pretty disgusting but not particularly painful (and even it was, who cares)
"jk CLG best mindgames using the baron to counterthrow" - boesthius
Sacrieur
Profile Joined May 2012
United States32 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-05-13 10:59:21
May 13 2012 08:52 GMT
#15
I don't know what advice we could give you beyond what the doctors can tell you.

Oh, and for the record: there's a name for people who don't care what other people think about them. It's psychopath.
plated.rawr
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Norway1676 Posts
May 13 2012 11:46 GMT
#16
Show us a pic of your nose and let's evaluate! It'd be a shame if you've got some misplaced confidence issues, and ruin a perfectly good nose for vanity.

Even though it has some functional issues, I suppose.
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diehilde
Profile Joined September 2008
Germany1596 Posts
May 13 2012 14:08 GMT
#17
I had a crooked septum as well. It never really bothered me until around age 23, where suddenly one of my nostrils was pretty much permanently clogged. This is because the nose keeps on growing for a longer time than most of the body, which is why its perfectly possible to get through your youth without any problems and suddenly have breathing problems occur at early - mid 20s. I got a nose job and I am glad I did. I didnt have any problems with my nose aesthetically and you couldnt really see the crooked septum, so it was purely for medical reasons. Now I can breathe through both nostrils and dont have to breathe through my mouth every time im exhausted. If you want to do it, dont be afraid! You will only feel a little discomfort for about a week after the operation, and then its a bit of a hassle to keep creaming your nose with stuff every day for like a month and frequently visiting the doctor to check if recovery goes along nicely. But after that, you have a whole life of being able to breathe freely ahead of you.
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tests
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States160 Posts
May 13 2012 23:44 GMT
#18
Thanks for the responses. I was hoping to get responses from people who actually had the surgery.
Time is money my friend.
Skilledblob
Profile Joined April 2011
Germany3392 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-05-14 00:08:22
May 14 2012 00:04 GMT
#19
On May 14 2012 08:44 tests wrote:
Thanks for the responses. I was hoping to get responses from people who actually had the surgery.


well what do you want to hear?

"The septum and nasal passages are lined with a layer of soft tissue called the nasal mucosa. To repair the septum, the surgeon works through the nostrils, making an incision to separate the mucosa from the underlying cartilage and bone. The doctor trims or straightens the bent cartilage and then replaces the mucosa over the cartilage and bone." ( googled that passage )

Then they'll stick plastic pieces and sand filled balloons up your nostrils to fixate the pieces so they stay in place. Most likely you'll have to stay a few days in hospital so they can keep an eye on you. After a few days the doctor will pull out the balloons and start hoovering the snot out of your nose. And some days later you are good to go home with a protector on your nose, that'll have to stay a few days
Snaiil
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Sweden312 Posts
May 14 2012 00:09 GMT
#20
I'm also debating getting one. My nose has been fucked up from birth, I can just barely breathe through one of the nostrils, and the other one often clogs which turns me into a mouth breather *cringe*. It also looks quite weird because of how it is shaped, since one nostril is almost fully blocked it looks crooked with one side being much bigger than the other side.

It's scary though because if I change it, there's no turning back. I don't even know how I would look with a normal nose, and what if it doesn't look natural at all? I really want to get a nose job, but at the same time it's really scary. Ugh, decisions...
tests
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States160 Posts
May 14 2012 02:11 GMT
#21
Well, I am looking for people who have gone through the procedure primarily for the experience. Was it worth it at the end? I know it is a highly subjective subject in terms of satisfaction before and after a nose job. Some people miss their old noses, while others love their new ones. This largly varies on the plastic surgeon one visits and the expectations created on both sides of the equation.

To put it into simple terms, was the surgery justified?

As stated earlier, I am looking for responses from people who have either experienced the surgery first hand, or know someone else that has.

Any help would be much obliged.
Time is money my friend.
ecstatica
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
United States542 Posts
May 14 2012 02:50 GMT
#22
Im like 99% positive having one of your nostrils partially blocked is horrible for your health. I mean, dont even research yoga stance on this, its absolutely essential for proper breathing techniques and bodily functions. But even traditional medicine always suggests an operation, its a widely accepted solution. My friend went for it when he was 27 or so, he said it made a world of difference. I need to do it but Im a pussy.

Now thats health benefit part. I absolutely oppose the cosmetic aspect of it. I cant justify doing it for cosmetic reasons, esp if youre a guy. Look at Sean Penn or that jewish actor from the Pianist. They have like ugliest noses in history of mankind (aside from mine). Man up yo.
NeMeSiS3, Portlandian, Reason,
tests
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States160 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-05-14 04:06:14
May 14 2012 04:01 GMT
#23
On May 14 2012 11:50 ecstatica wrote:
Im like 99% positive having one of your nostrils partially blocked is horrible for your health. I mean, dont even research yoga stance on this, its absolutely essential for proper breathing techniques and bodily functions. But even traditional medicine always suggests an operation, its a widely accepted solution. My friend went for it when he was 27 or so, he said it made a world of difference. I need to do it but Im a pussy.

Now thats health benefit part. I absolutely oppose the cosmetic aspect of it. I cant justify doing it for cosmetic reasons, esp if youre a guy. Look at Sean Penn or that jewish actor from the Pianist. They have like ugliest noses in history of mankind (aside from mine). Man up yo.


As stated in the OP, the functional AND cosmetic reasons are important for me. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions.

Thank you for your kind suggestions though.
Time is money my friend.
Roffles *
Profile Blog Joined April 2007
Pitcairn19291 Posts
May 14 2012 05:10 GMT
#24
Your health is #1. If you have medical issues, go for it.
God Bless
Antimatterz
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States1010 Posts
May 14 2012 05:17 GMT
#25
Personally, unless your nose is completely fucked, I would NEVER get plastic surgery to fix it for aesthetic purposes (this is just me though, so you can probably disregard). However, it sounds like it causes you breathing problems (my friend has the same thing, looks normal but he is still going to get surgery I believe), so that would be a good reason to get the surgery done.
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NonFactor
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Sweden698 Posts
May 14 2012 05:27 GMT
#26
I don't understand why people are so against plastic surgery unless it's for medical purposes.

Why is it such a stigma to get plastic surgery for the sake of your selfconfidence?
Djin)ftw(
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
Germany3357 Posts
May 14 2012 08:45 GMT
#27
It's called intolerance.
"jk CLG best mindgames using the baron to counterthrow" - boesthius
Nizzy
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States839 Posts
May 14 2012 11:57 GMT
#28
If its for health reasons, then do it without question dude.

my boss had some sleeping problems because his jaw didnt set right, they had to crack/break his jaw and he was in serious misery for about 6-8 weeks while it all healed up. He also had braces that just came off before the surgery too, looks completely different and feels way better being able to sleep during the night.

A few weeks of pain for a longtime of happyness, i say do it! good luck!
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