Posts by Angela Morales69

Get lost! But seriously, could you send those photos over to my PM? Please.

amberbadger81 said:Both Glusac and Bastaic were on my shortlist! I’ve done quite a bit of reading up on both of them. With Glusac, I have mixed feelings about certain noses he's done—some look lovely, others... not so much—so I really need an initial consultation with him first. I actually visited Bastaic recently (I wrote a post about that earlier), and there were a few things that didn't sit right with me, plus he was hesitant to show me his portfolio photos (except for the ones Larlar sent over). She had a great experience with him; apparently, he specializes in those natural, straight profiles, which is exactly what I'm after. My biggest hurdle is simply that I don't live here in the States, so finding the time to visit everyone isn't easy. But I told myself, if Glusac's vision aligns with mine, I'm going to him. Otherwise, this whole thing might just remain a dream.

They were both top contenders for me too, though I found myself leaning more toward Glusac. Personally, I find it reassuring when surgeons who are going to be working so intimately on your body exude that level of self-assurance. I reached out to him and sent over some photos; he mentioned that my nose looks a bit bulbous and doesn't quite suit my facial structure 😂. Once I can finally swing the trip—most likely after the summer—I plan to head down to Miami for a consultation. I'm honestly counting down the days until I can start looking like a real princess 😍

stormyharbor2 said:It’s not really about *my* perfectionism, it's more about the perfectionism of those girls who are obsessed with looking like Barbie dolls. 🤷

Have you lost weight, perhaps?

No, I haven't. My weight has been pretty much the same for years—I don't count that extra 2 kg when winter rolls around. I remember someone on this forum mentioning once that cartilage can actually grow if breathing is restricted due to something like a deviated septum.
For what it's worth, my nose is remarkably similar to the first woman shown in the photos from the Dr. Klapan clinic, though obviously, that was the "before" shot 🤣 . It sticks out like a sore thumb—or rather, like a lump in a bowl of chunky chili 😂

stormyharbor2 said:Everyone has "ruined" a few noses, really; it’s all just a matter of perspective. To me, the noses people keep pointing to here as the "perfectly botched" examples seem perfectly fine. 🤣

stormyharbor2, you are quite the perfectionist—we’ve definitely clocked that about you! 🤣
I agree that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. For instance, my husband never even realized I had a large nose until I actually pointed it out to him (though, perhaps he was simply preoccupied looking elsewhere 😂).
Personally, I feel my nose is completely out of proportion with my face. I suspect any decent surgeon could reshape it to look much better, but functionality is a major concern for me, and I haven't quite decided which doctor to trust yet... Besides, I have this nagging feeling that my nose has actually grown larger over the last few years. Has anyone else experienced that?

rustygardener172 said:I sent it over.

Thanks so much!
Honestly, you have such a cute nose—if I hadn't seen those older photos, I would have sworn it was completely natural. A total beauty, truly. Seeing this just gives me even more motivation to get my own procedure done as soon as I possibly can.

Anybody? Does anyone have some photos? I promise I’ll share mine with you all once my surgery is over—I might even pull the trigger on it sooner than a year from now, though honestly, it all just depends on how my workload looks and when I can actually get some time off.

Hi, ladies and gents. I see we already have a rustygardener172 in our midst. I’m just here to note that since I’ve been a registered member of this forum for quite some time, it seems we’ve ended up with two princesses on the exact same thread. By family lineage, I suppose I could claim a bit of royalty myself, though unfortunately, judging by my nose, one might say I take more after a rugged American 🤣. Just kidding. To be honest, I am quite dissatisfied with its appearance; it feels far too prominent for my small, delicate facial features. I had actually abandoned the idea of surgery because the thought of undergoing the entire procedure felt overwhelming—not to mention the cost, especially since I am looking into private clinics—but I’ve found myself circling back to the idea. I think I’ll eventually head out to finally resolve this within a year or so. Beyond the aesthetics, I deal with breathing issues due to a deviation from an old injury (it specifically affects my left nostril), leaving me constantly congested in the mornings and causing frequent sneezing, particularly when the weather shifts. I suppose as the years pass, things start to bother you that didn't even register when you were in your twenties... I have a bit of an aesthetic streak, so it would be lovely to fix that aspect as well. While I didn't struggle with massive complexes about it when I was younger, if I am going under the knife anyway, why not aim for the best possible outcome and finally close this chapter of my life?
I would love to see any before and after photos from those of you who had your procedures done by either Dr. Miller or Dr. Smith. If you don't mind sharing, please post some pictures. Based on your comments and my specific goals, those two seem to be the closest match to what I am looking for.