My Nose 4 Years Later…

Hey guys! So, I’m sharing this just in case anyone else is thinking about getting a nose job—I got one a few years ago, and honestly, it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! But before I dive in, I just want to say I’m *not* telling anyone to go out and get plastic surgery. This was something I did for *me* because I’d been insecure about my nose since eighth grade, and after thinking about it for forever, I finally decided to go for it.

For me, the things that always bothered me about my nose were that I felt like it didn’t really fit my face—it was pretty low, and I wanted more definition in my nostrils. So after doing my research, I decided a septo-rhinoplasty was the right move. The total cost was $10.5k, and I paid for it all on my own, which made me feel even more proud of the decision.

I had my surgery in Philly, and my surgeon was *amazing*. He totally understood what I wanted—a natural but more refined look. Before surgery, I was super nervous (needles are *not* my thing), but once they gave me anxiety meds, I felt surprisingly calm. I even remember laughing as they wheeled me into the operating room—like, who does that? The surgery itself went smoothly, and when I woke up, I had cold compresses over my eyes and felt *so* relieved that it was over.

Recovery wasn’t too bad. I spent most of the time with my head elevated on a mountain of pillows to help with the swelling. I had everything ready—Vaseline, humidifier, throat spray, you name it. Breathing was tough for the first few days, but it wasn’t painful—just uncomfortable. When it was time to get my cast off, I was a mix of nervous and excited. But the moment I saw my new nose, even with the swelling, I *loved* it. The slope I always wanted was there, and it fit my face so much better. It took a while for the swelling to go down completely, but even early on, I could tell it was exactly what I had hoped for.

Fast-forward to August, and I noticed a small bump on the bridge of my nose. At first, I wasn’t sure if it was just swelling or bone, so I reached out to my doctor. He told me it might just be lingering swelling and advised me to wait and see if it went away, but to let him know if it didn’t.

By January, the bump was still there, so I texted my doctor to let him know. We decided I’d come in to have it checked, and it turned out to be a small bit of bone on the bridge of my nose. We made an appointment for me to come in and have it shaved down, which was scheduled for March.

In March, I drove six hours to get the bump shaved down. The procedure was super quick and, while painless, I could *literally* hear my bone being shaved down, which was definitely a weird experience! Despite the uncomfortable sound, I was just thankful to have the issue fixed, and recovery from this second procedure was super easy.

Now, a few years later, I’m still so happy I did it. The whole journey, even with the little bump situation, was completely worth it. It gave me a huge confidence boost, and I honestly feel more like *myself* now. If anyone is thinking about doing something like this for *you*, I say trust your gut! And if you have any questions about the process or my experience, feel free to ask—I’m totally open about it!

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