Anyone had cosmetic surgery?

[PumpkinSteve]

I broke my nose when I was younger and it has pretty much controlled my life ever since. I have zero self-confidence and have not been in a relationship for over six years, TBH I rarely leave the house now.

Anyway, I've been researching rhinoplasty for the past two years and have finally plucked up the courage today to book consultations. I will be seeing two surgeons in August and September, with a view to having surgery three months later.

I know there will probably be a few people who will tell me to find inner peace, accept what I look like and get on with life, and I know that the Doctors say surgery isn't a psychological fix. For me though it is exactly that, and this is a chance I have to take in order to get my confidence back and seize my life back.

I'm not worried about the consultation, but I'm stting myself about going to London. I've lived out in the sticks all my life and have never really been to a big town before


So, has anyone else had cosmetic surgery?

[PumpkinSteve]

Council Baby said:

What exactly are you planning on having done? Mine was all done internally, nothing is visible now. The worst part was the temptation to pick the cut up there whilst healing, it itched like a bd!

Thanks for the reply. I think there was some damage done to my nose as I only really breathe through one nostril, although it doesn't bother me, I guess the operation might have some functional purpose as well as cosmetic.

Not sure about what I want doing TBH, I've purposely kept myself in the dark about the things they can do because I understand the consultation is kind of like an interview, and they can refuse you if you have high or unrealistic expectations. From my research I know that I have a 'dorsal hump', and my nose looks too long for my face. Ideally I would want both things fixed, but I'd accept just having the hump removed. The price of this differs from around £7k to £10k depending on the surgeon I choose.

EDIT: Thanks MiseryStreak, you've made me feel a bit better about the whole thing. I'm travelling there alone and have kept it secret from my family, I just don't need the stress of people trying to change my mind. I feel like this will be something that will change my life for the better.

Edited by PumpkinSteve on Thursday 19th July 14:13

[PumpkinSteve]

Davel said:

I really hope that the operation works for you and that you are happy with the results.

But, is it really that bad now or are you possibly using it as an excuse not to venture out?

Either way, I really hope that it works for you.

No, it is the real reason. I feel like I could never be self-confident or outgoing because it's always on my mind. I admit I'm a terribly introverted person, but the nose is the thing that caused it all, and it's also the thing that will end it all (providing they don't fk it up, which I'm aware is a serious possibility).

Thanks

[PumpkinSteve]

Farmerpalmer said:

To the op, good luck. It sounds like you are doing this for the correct reasons for yourself, and nor peer pressure etc. 7-10k sounds a lot. Have you tried a local private hospital? (E.g. Nuffield, bupa). They will only use NHS consultants, and I bet it will be a lot cheaper. You may well be paying a premium for London hospitals.
Do not worry about the surgery, the bruising will fade and your confidence will climb.
If you are not happy with something, change it. I think the op should be congratulated for having the balls to do something about it. Best of look remember to do before/ after shots

Yes, it is a lot of money for me. I joined a cosmetic surgery forum about two years ago, and I have spent that time looking into different surgeons, finding people who've dealt with each one and seeing their results.

I have two consultations booked with two separate surgeons, one of whom is regarded to be the best in the country at getting aesthetic results, as well as functional. He has a high success rate and I've heard people say he is an artist, although the downside is that he's the second most expensive surgeon I've come across. The second surgeon I've booked with is conservative in his approach, but is good at getting consistently good results. He is also considered one of the best rhinoplasty surgeons in the UK, certainly in the top 5 or so.

Obviously this whole thing is not something I've just rushed into, and I could've found a local private hospital, or even just someone to do it cheaper, but this is such a big thing for me that I need it to be done properly. I have been warned that 5% of all patients request a revision operation.

I will definitely post pics, when it's all done. I'll be staying alone in London for a while afterwards so I'll most likely be updating things every day if all goes to plan following the consultation.


Cheers guys