#1421 ·
Betty Edwards22 said:I try to explain things to him from both sides, though I mostly just lurk here and don't get too deep into the discussions since they always seem to circle back to the same old issues. I only jump in when someone is being fundamentally wrong, like he is. Someone told him his "hump would grow back," but honestly, that’s the least of his worries. If you go through with surgical rhinoplasty, you risk messing up the bone structure, which could prevent the nose from ever fully settling into its intended shape—creating a massive, irreversible problem.
Any responsible professional isn't going to engage in a serious discussion with a minor.
The biggest issue is that, from where he's standing, he doesn't grasp how the nose actually functions. He's making a mountain out of a molehill, much like others here who might be overreacting without really understanding the mechanics. Or maybe he's just exaggerating everything himself.
Look, when I said "just let it go," I didn't mean "why are you meddling?!" I meant it because he clearly isn't interested in listening to what we have to say. 😁
I realize many of you work in healthcare and actually know what you're talking about, so your advice is definitely appreciated. But seriously, if our input isn't enough for him, he should just go see a surgeon. He can let a pro tell him the exact same thing if he trusts them more than us—most of whom aren't specialists (even if there are a few exceptions here that he isn't aware of). 🙂
