Posts by Carol Diaz31

It’s actually somewhat comforting to know there are still 😁
others out there like us.
I tend to go through these distinct phases. There was one stretch where I was absolutely convinced I had a brain tumor. I had these headaches for a few days straight—not just normal aches, but something weirdly intense. And honestly, what else am I supposed to think? I just assumed I was dying 😛. Then there are those periods where I just fixate on the whole idea of cancer. In the summer, I usually end up with some kind of skin issue and find myself rushing to the dermatologist, but once autumn rolls around, everything just disappears 😁
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Right now, though, I feel perfectly fine. Nothing is bothering me
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But in all seriousness... living like this is genuinely exhausting. There was a point where I spiraled so hard from overthinking everything that I couldn't sleep for nights on end. I mean, when you hit that wall—that absolute limit of sanity where you're just completely drained... you eventually just shut down (for a while, anyway). To be honest, I don't even touch the "health" threads on this forum because I'm terrified of reading about specific topics; I'm scared that if I learn about certain symptoms, my body will just decide to manifest them immediately 😳
. I won't even touch news stories, medical dramas, or any shows dealing with health stuff... I avoid them entirely because I know they'll just trigger my anxiety all over again
. As for seeing a doctor, sometimes I go, sometimes I don't, but I've definitely stopped relying on Google to diagnose me
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stormyharbor2 said:That’s it. 😬
Did they cut that muscle above the lip for you? They did mine. But honestly, even with that, my nose still looks a bit long or droopy when viewed from the front. It isn't extreme, I guess, but it lacks that feminine, upturned look.
Also... though the difference in size compared to before isn't actually that massive.

To be honest, I have no clue. 😂 When I was at the consultation explaining what I wanted, the surgeon suggested cutting that specific muscle, but then during our last chat right before the surgery, I completely blanked on asking if he was actually going to go through with it. I just totally forgot to confirm.

Anyway, I specifically asked for the tip not to be upturned, but rather flat, so I actually want it to drop down a few more millimeters.

stormyharbor2 said:I don't really know... I've stopped thinking about it too much. 🤷 From the front, it looks almost identical to how it was before the surgery, except maybe it's a bit flatter and slightly shorter. I actually like one of the profiles better (🤣), though there are a few tiny details that still bother me. I just hope everything settles down and looks better one day.

I'm not entirely sure what your specific goal was for the change, but mine ended up looking pretty much the same from the front as it did before. For me, the most important thing was shortening the tip because it used to point down way too sharply whenever I smiled; when I was being serious, though, it looked flatter. Now, it doesn't dip down anymore and it's shorter, but honestly, you can barely tell when I have a neutral expression, so nobody even realizes I had surgery.

From the profile view, though, the difference is much more noticeable—it definitely looks flatter and more symmetrical.

jadedriver0 said::Ever since I turned 18, I've been looking out for myself. I live on my own, I pay my own bills, my rent, my tuition, my skincare, my clothes... nobody has ever handed me anything or made life easier for me. When life really hit me hard—and there have been plenty of those moments—I was brave, I was bold, and I was proud. I fought tooth and nail for myself and for the people close to me. Do I feel any sympathy for those who just sit around gluttonously consuming everything before they eventually fail? No, I don't. I don't pity them anymore. Instead, I grieve for my friend who's only 25 and battling a pituitary tumor, and I worry about my neighbor dealing with lupus.

🎉 🎉 🎉 😘

Honestly, I find myself getting happier by the day. My nose looks better and better; nobody even notices it right away (which is great 👍) and when they finally do notice... everyone is just thrilled with it 😍
I mean, it wasn't like I had some massive complex about it or anything, it just used to bother me, you know? But now, I am absolutely overjoyed whenever I look at it 🙂

jadedriver0 said:Maybe this sounds a bit conceited, but I don't have a nose quite like hers, though honestly, I think mine is actually prettier than hers. Now, Carol Diaz31 has seen me in person—so maybe I'm just biased because I'm perfectly happy with how mine looks and think it's flawless, I don't know🤷—but I am truly satisfied with it; I don't have a single complaint (Carol Diaz31, please feel free to be brutally honest🤣). Besides, I wanted my exact current shape; looking at hers makes me realize how much of a mistake I would have made if I tried to change it, because it just wouldn't suit me. I'm incredibly stubborn, and thank Bog I actually listened to my gut; I guess Bog guided me so I didn't screw this up completely.🙂

Looking at this link, I think the nose is beautiful, but I could never imagine having it on myself.

The nose jadedriver0 has is also really lovely and suits her perfectly, but again, I couldn't see it on my own face because my original nose isn't even remotely similar.
To me, Britney Spears has such a sweet little nose, but I know something like that would look ridiculous and unnatural on me... plus, it would probably be impossible to actually achieve😁

But whatever, we're all different and tastes vary; I just think obsessing over someone else's specific features leads to bad results. You should just get a correction to fix the flaws of your own nose

Rachel Rivera19 said:I was basically asking for a mockup—you know, a visual of what the end result might actually look like. But he won't do it because apparently, you can never truly know? I don't get why he's acting like this, especially after having undergone thousands of procedures and all that training in aesthetic medicine over a lifetime. I even showed him a photo, but he just told me there’s absolutely no way we can achieve that specific look because my skin type is different (mine is thicker). Well, I disagree. I've done a massive amount of research on this, and honestly, I think he's wrong. I'd love to post a picture here, but I'm just not sure 😂... plus some videos I found showing before and after nose surgeries...🙂

Well, I personally believe it's true that you can never really know for certain 🤷 A surgeon can look at your nose and tell you if a transformation is even possible, but they can't predict exactly how your tissue will behave during the healing process or how it will settle over time.
It might be best to go get a second or third opinion, but my advice? Don't push for a specific shape or someone else's nose if another professional tells you it's not feasible. If you force it, you're almost guaranteed to end up dissatisfied with the results later on.

jadedriver0 said:Maybe Carol Diaz31 can weigh in here—I was actually the first one to start chatting with her. I honestly just love helping out, giving advice, lifting people up, making them laugh... it makes me feel good. We should all work on being that way instead of turning ourselves into some kind of isolated monster. To wrap this up—and I mean this as general advice for everyone, not just you specifically—the little things matter. A nice makeup look, a clean manicure, cute clothes, a smile... just give your nose at least two years to heal, and then you’ll see what a real result looks like, just like I did!

It really is such a rarity these days when two strangers just strike up a conversation. 🙂Honestly, I could tell from certain details during our chat, but I felt too awkward to ask. 😁But whatever, it's great. It’s wonderful to listen to advice from someone who has actually been through the whole thing (especially since she went through it five years ago, so she definitely has the "seniority" here) and not rush into despair or start obsessing over another surgery. I wanted to scream when I saw myself in the mirror for the first time. 😳Today, though, I am so much happier. I don't regret anything, and I'm even more satisfied every time I read another post here about how someone's nose turned out narrower and better. 😍

jadedriver0 said:Personally, I think her nose is beautiful; there is nothing Miss Piggy about it. 😁The most important thing is to be very clear with him about what you want and, more importantly, follow his professional advice. Thank God I did. 🙏If I hadn't listened and had just acted like a brat and insisted on my own way, I’d probably be sitting here sulking right now. 👍

I'll back this up so it doesn't look like jadedriver0 is just bragging. 😛Her nose looks gorgeous, and I truly believe the most vital part of working with a surgeon is telling them exactly what you want—and what you don't want—and then actually listening to what is physically possible. If you do that, I don't think there should be any dissatisfaction. 😉

Betty Kelly16 said:I’m going to repost this because things got a bit cluttered here and my previous message kind of got buried under all the heavy discussions..

Can anyone help me out? I guess I'm looking for some insight.

So, I have a deviated septum. It makes breathing a little difficult and I snore, though it isn't anything extreme.
The thing is, over the last few years, the entire shape of my nose has sort of... shifted. And I’m wondering if I wouldn't be able to get the cosmetic part covered by my insurance?
I mean, they will definitely cover the surgery for the deviation, but I'm just not sure about the aesthetic side of things.
How should I even approach this? Does anyone have any advice or perhaps knows how this works?

From what I gather, most of the women who went through this via their health insurance mentioned that you just need to bring up the aesthetic concerns with your doctor during the consultation for the deviation. Then, you can see if they'll agree to include it.

Elizabeth Collins5 said:I have this friend—we've known each other for twelve years, and we sat side-by-side in class for four of them (so she’s definitely seen my face up close enough 🤣)—and just a month after my surgery, she tells me, and I quote: "Well, you look exactly the same." 😲 So, it's clearly not a case of some old lady with bad eyesight 😂

People will tell you that nothing changed, or that you were actually prettier before, just to devalue the fact that you made a change for the better. 😉
I know, I know... it's a friend. But even with people I expected to give me their full support while I tried to fix this issue, I’ve received those kinds of comments. Honestly, looking back, I could see it was nothing more than pure envy. ☕

jadedriver0 said:Look, ladies, just hang in there for a few more months. Maybe you're wasting your breath even worrying about this right now; honestly, save your energy. You’re going to need those nerves intact when your own kids grow up and start begging you for nose surgery!🙂 🙂 🤣

Hahahahahahahaha 😂

jadedriver0 said:By total coincidence, Carol Diaz31 saw my nose before, and then I saw hers after her procedure—my sweet little girl.😍 Come on, tell me now how I was comforting and advising you right in front of your mother.😍 Back then, we didn't even realize we were typing together on here; we only put two and two together last night.🤣 It really is a small world.🙂

Well, I know I was absolutely precious... purple is definitely my color. 😁
Honestly... I received instructions for everything, from what to eat to how to carry myself. And even though we think we know it all and feel totally prepared before diving into surgery, it’s still such a massive relief when you're sitting there with a broken nose and someone who already has a beautiful nose tells you that it'll all pass quickly. 😍

Sophia Hill22 said:Carol Diaz31 told me that I don't even need massages or lymphatic drainage... 😉

Well, that’s exactly what I was told too... so fine, I guess I won't do anything at all, thanks. 😉

Hey guys (and 😁 girls), how many of you actually went in for lymphatic drainage or massages after your surgery?
I’ve been reading through the threads here and noticed it comes up all the time. I actually brought it up during my checkup today, but when I asked the doctor, he just told me I don't need anything at all and shouldn't even touch the area. 🤷

Sophia Hill22 said:I would prefer before or after 😁

I don't mind Jasmin's nose—though I do have a thing for guys with more rugged features

But I absolutely cannot stand someone like Petar Grašo😲😲😲

Okay, now I've gone and minimized him... but honestly, before this, I don't think I could ever deal with a guy having a smaller nose than me, like Petar Grašo😳 😁
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Elizabeth Collins5 said:@Carol Diaz31/">@@Carol Diaz31 I really hope you’re going to post some photos. It would be nice if you actually shared them so that both you and the rest of us can finally take some credit for our noses. 😁

I only have the profile pictures on hand right now, so if anyone actually wants them, just shoot me a DM and I'll send them over. 🙂

There’s really no point in trying to paint anything from this angle right now because the lighting is just too blown out, but honestly... I don't know how else to put it, everything seems to be getting more beautiful by the day. 😁 Of course, it’s still way too wide for me, but honestly, when I think back to the absolute despair I felt four days ago after I pulled the mold out... compared to how this looks today? It's a complete turnaround. 👍

rustygardener172 said:I honestly don't even buy the idea that Jasmin is some kind of walking advertisement... I mean, why would he be? The guy is just genuinely happy with how things turned out!

I'm with you on that, especially since they actually have photos to back it up.
Maybe once I finally feel like myself again—you know, after I get my nose sorted and finish getting all dolled up for the first time following my surgery—I might just write my own little "ode to success" too. 🤣

velvetangler17 said:

So, I just got back from my consultation with Dr. Smith... and let me tell you, I was floored when he told me, "Well, you're actually missing half the cartilage in your nose." Honestly, the guy looked shocked! And me? Well, it's hard to even put into words how I felt. I just sat there staring at him, asking what on earth that meant... and then he explains that he has to take cartilage from the back of the nasal passage (somewhere deep inside) just to give the nose some structural support. He basically said it’s like having a roof but absolutely no foundation; it’s just sitting there, or rather, falling because there's nothing to hold it up. I had gone in all prepared to ask about different shapes and styles, and then, for the first time ever, someone just tells me, "Whoa, hold on—you don't even have half a nose." I mean, what am I even supposed to say? I was planning an entire surgery based on aesthetics and shape, and yet nobody had mentioned this to me, nor had anyone even noticed until now! Long story short... if any surgeon had opened me up without knowing this, I don't even want to think about what would have happened to me or my nose. This really needs to be an ENT specialist—and I mean a top-tier specialist. And if you can find a plastic surgeon who works alongside them, then you're looking at the absolute best of the best. Anyway, dear friends, I am completely beside myself—to say the least. But if nothing else, thank you all for everything you write here, because it's only through these discussions that we can double-check things, which is ultimately what leads us to the truth. Sending love to everyone.

Hey, I dealt with the exact same thing. I had my surgery done by Tončić, and he told me during my consultation that while he could lift and shorten the tip, there was absolutely nothing to hold it in place because I was missing half the cartilage, which is why it kept drooping... it was the same initial reaction. 😕 But since I was also getting a hump removed from the bridge, he took that extra tissue he removed and "reconstructed" it into the tip so it would actually stay put.

Kate Taylor59 said:😕 I mean, if you ask me, he was actually the perfect candidate for surgery

Personally, I think the results are great too... the nose looks solid; it isn't too small, and the shape actually fits a man's face quite well.👍

rustygardener172 said:I mean, I stopped looking like a total pig after about two weeks, but man, I was pretty swollen for at least a month... maybe even longer. I ran into this girl yesterday who hadn't seen me since, I don't know, maybe a month or a month and a half post-op... she was honestly shocked when she saw me. She told me my nose looks tiny now and that she’s only just realizing how much it was actually swollen before. 😁
The Slide, if I recall correctly, is still that one that looks a bit too rounded in profile and way too upturned from the front. 😁

It’s fine, nothing catastrophic, I just hope this whole thing flies by as fast as possible.🙂

I honestly feel like a Miss Piggy look is pretty much unavoidable for those first couple of weeks 😳

rustygardener172 how long did it take before you actually noticed any real changes in the swelling going down? It’s only day 10 for me since the surgery, and I guess maybe it looks a tiny bit less "piggy" than that first day when I finally got the mold off, but I’m still feeling pretty depressed about it ☕

Ryan Garcia39 said:Do you really think they have more trouble breathing? Is there some kind of rule that says your breathing gets worse after cosmetic surgery, or is it just happening with this specific group?
I’m honestly not happy with my nose and I'd consider getting an operation, but I wouldn't sacrifice my health or being able to breathe normally, no way 👎

It isn't some universal rule... personally, I breathe perfectly fine 👍 actually, even better than before the surgery, even though I didn't get any functional work done 🤷 but since they basically shattered my entire bone structure, maybe there's some connection there 😕