Posts by slyjackal14

Chloe Cox90 said:Ladies, I truly admire anyone who had the courage to undergo surgery. I’ve dealt with a large, unattractive nose with a massive hump since puberty myself, but I lack both the funds and the nerve for an operation. My nose creates such intense complexes that I often feel there's no point in even bothering with makeup or styling, because it’s simply the one feature that dominates my entire face. To make matters worse, I have a thin, narrow, gaunt face—while the rest of my body is fine, though it seems my love handles have decided to settle in all the wrong places 😁—which only makes the nose stand out more.
Recently, I came across a product that supposedly has the ability to reshape the appearance of your nose... I know it's most likely a scam, but I’m so desperate to have at least a slightly better nose that I wonder if any of you have actually tried it? On the product page (I'm not sure if I should even mention the name), they claim that nasal bones are made of 80% water and are therefore easily moldable (?). I don't quite buy that, but then again, if it helps even a tiny bit... ☕ Has anyone heard of this?

Forget about it; bone is bone. If those products worked, why wouldn't people trying to get taller just use them instead of breaking their legs?

If money is tight, go see a doctor and ask for a referral to an ENT regarding breathing issues; research online which hospital does the best work and which surgeon is top-tier, and the problem is essentially solved. Of course, hospitals aren't going to perform delicate work on tiny noses; they'll mostly focus on removing a hump, narrowing it slightly, or perhaps lifting the tip so it doesn't look so long. Honestly, a nose job isn't that big of a deal. I remember when I went a month ago; the anxiety I felt walking into the hospital was incredible—I've never felt anything like it. Then they give you a bed and you wait. When it's your turn, they give you a shot in the butt to help with the nerves, and it works wonders; you completely relax. When you wake up, you have to breathe through your mouth. That first night is the worst part (though it isn't scary); a nurse comes into your room before bed and asks if you want something for sleep or pain relief, so you take it and drift off immediately, not waking until morning. You can usually head home the next day as long as you don't have a fever. Once you're home, you'll have increasing bruises every day, but it doesn't really hurt. After a week, you take the cast off and—voila! A new nose (even if it's swollen, you'll certainly notice the hump is gone, even if your whole face looks puffy). Once you remove the cast and the swelling subsides after ten days, you won't even look like you've had surgery. It's been a month for me, and I don't even feel like I went through it because there was no discomfort or pain worth remembering. Now I'm just sitting at home joking that I might go back for another one, since it went so smoothly (I say that just to tease them—they can't believe it's already been a month, and neither can I, despite the results being right there).

A nose job is really nothing special. Do it for yourself so you can move past that insecurity. No one will ever know you had surgery except your inner circle; they'll just notice you look better. The stigma surrounding the procedure exists mostly because of celebrities, making people think everyone who gets a nose job is superficial or chasing some unrealistic fame, without realizing how many of these procedures are done in public hospitals or private clinics simply because someone is struggling with deep-seated complexes and feels they don't meet certain standards.

Women aged 17 and men aged 18—or at least, that’s how things seem to operate within the walls of the General Hospital.

Is it just me, or does anyone else feel like their nose is constantly assaulted by this stench? It’s honestly revolting—it hits you in waves, just relentless. I’m currently on my fourth day, and I’m still stuck dealing with the mold and these damn plasters.
And even the tip of my nose feels like it's made of wood.

I’m heading into the hospital this Monday for surgery. It isn't fear, per se, just a certain sense of anticipation. I actually feel quite a bit of confidence in my surgeon; he took the time to explain exactly what he intends to do, promising he won't just give me a tiny nose, but will instead refine it to suit my face. His plan is to slightly narrow it, smooth out the bridge, and give the tip a subtle lift, though he was very adamant that I won't end up looking like Blanka Vlašić. 🙂
If anyone here happens to know the specific procedure, I'd appreciate the insight. What should I expect when I arrive? Do I need to bring specific clothing to change into, or is there a certain protocol? Also, how soon after the operation will I be lucid again? I have a general idea since I have a contact at the Mayo Clinic and a nurse explained the post-op care to me—things like keeping my head elevated, avoiding bending over, and being careful to prevent any impact. She mentioned I'll definitely have bruising, but if anyone has firsthand experience and can share the reality of it, I would truly value that information.

Karen Ross84 said:I’ve already had my initial consultation and now I’m heading in for a CT scan before returning for another check-up... I’m just trying to get a sense of how long the wait actually is from that last appointment until they finally schedule the surgery.

Well, I have some firsthand experience with the facility in the suburbs, because I had my first exam on May 16th and was prescribed medication to improve my mucosal lining. I returned for a follow-up on June 30th, at which point the conclusion was simply that my lining is naturally sensitive—the usual runaround—and if I want to breathe properly, I need to go through with the surgery. When I asked about timing, he suggested this autumn, but I told him that won't work since my semester starts; I'm starting college and I have no intention of missing those freshman orientation days. He then asked if August would suit me better, and since that works, he penciled me in for August 16th and handed over the paperwork for the necessary tests.

So, you're looking at roughly a month and a half of waiting, though it could easily stretch longer if you decide to skip August. They don't have much on their plate right now, but even so, most people seem to be getting pushed toward the fall.☕

Karen Ross84 said:Can anyone give me a realistic idea of how long the waitlist actually is for nasal surgery through insurance?

Your first step is visiting your primary care physician at the local clinic; you explain the breathing difficulties and request a referral to an ENT specialist.
Once you take that referral to a hospital, they’ll schedule a consultation, which usually happens within twelve days to a month depending on how backed up they are—though since it's summer, the wait times tend to be shorter, even if it means dealing with everyone's vacation schedules.
When you finally sit down for that initial exam, you lay out all your symptoms to the doctor and see what their assessment is.
From there, you can try to coordinate the surgery with them, but honestly, your best bet is finding an ENT who also specializes in facial and neck aesthetics; you can find top-tier specialists like that in places like Beverly Hills.

Elizabeth Anderson25 said:Ugh, gross! Why on earth did you end up in the hospital twice?

Is there anyone else here who has to go through the whole insurance authorization process via Blue Cross?

If everything goes according to plan, I’ll likely be dealing with them too. I just had a consultation over at Massachusetts General Hospital—my brother actually pulled some strings to get me in since he works there—and it turns out I have a deviated septum. They put me on some medication first to clear up the inflammation in my mucous membrane, so I have a follow-up scheduled for June 16th. Provided my brother can tag along, I intend to tell them I want the deviation and the hump corrected right then and there. From there, I can only hope the insurance company actually approves the claim.😁

I’m seriously considering undergoing surgery at a major hospital in Los Angeles. It’s been this long, drawn-out saga involving my nose, but I finally managed to talk my brother—who works there—into looking into things for me. He eventually tracked down a specialist who handles both ENT issues and facial/neck aesthetics. Honestly, I was actually quite hopeful, praying to God that I might have a deviated septum 😁 (my breathing has always felt off, and whenever I yawn, my ears feel like they’re popping because they're constantly congested). Sure enough, it turns out I do have a deviation, which had me feeling optimistic, but then the doctor just prescribed some medication for my inflamed nasal lining and told me to come back in a month. It was a complete letdown ☕
I had the consultation on June 16th, but now I’m stuck wondering how to push for the actual surgery. The doctor framed it as a last resort, even though my brother had previously mentioned to him that I just wanted to straighten my nose, and he seemed fine with that idea at the time. Does anyone have any advice on how to handle this? 😕

Is it actually true that they give you an enema at the hospital before surgery? :/

Man, I’ve been dealing with this stuffed-up nose for five days straight now, so honestly, I won't even be able to tell if anything smells once it finally clears up. If everything starts smelling like absolute garbage, then maybe I’ll actually consider seeing someone, though I’ve never really been the type to go running to a doctor for minor things.☕

Haha, that exact cocktail of scents. Seriously though, if you end up at the doctor's office, just let me know what they say. I might actually have to go myself, because honestly, I’m feeling pretty self-conscious about this whole thing.

I know the feeling all too well. It’s happened to me more than once lately—take yesterday, for instance. I was just snacking on some Oreos, swallowed one down, and suddenly this nauseating sensation hits me right in the back of my throat, somewhere between my nose and my mouth, making me feel like I just swallowed something absolutely revolting. It’s even been happening when I’m just drinking juice; this weird, unsettling sensation has become a regular occurrence over the last couple of weeks.

I’ve got this prominent hump on my nose that honestly drives me crazy, and I’m desperate to finally get rid of it. The catch is that I won't even turn 17 until July. I’ve already dropped the hint to my parents that I want to go under the knife once I hit that milestone, but they all just dismiss me, calling me foolish and insisting there’s nothing wrong with my appearance. Since my brother works over at a local clinic near Chicago, he mentioned that if I’m truly serious about this, he might be able to pull some strings and get it handled through his connections—basically, the medical paperwork would just list a deviated septum, but in reality, we’d be looking at a full rhinoplasty 🙂. However, we haven't actually sat down to discuss it in quite some time, so he probably only brought it up to pacify my obsession with straightening my profile.

From what I’ve gathered, the recovery process is a bit of a marathon; specifically, the period it takes for the facial swelling to actually subside, which means you can't really expect the puffiness to vanish before summer hits.

I am definitely going through with this, just not right this second 😢 because school is currently my priority. Even though if someone walked in today and offered to fix it, I’d jump at the chance without a second thought, I still have to play the waiting game 👎