hate my rhinoplasty

[Nygirl1029]

I’ve been crying ever since my cast removal 3 days ago from my rhinoplasty. I know it’s soon but the shape dramatically changed and it looks hideous to me….I feel like it ruined my face. I’m so sad

[Hidden]

This is a natural reaction to the procedure, mine was similar, your nose has been through a lot of trauma and will be swollen beyond belief.

Give it time, remember why you went through with the operation in the first place. It can take a year to start seeing results during which you'll be on an emotional roller-coaster with your nose. This is also natural.

I'm 18 months post op and my nose is still defining now.

[Hidden]

Hi Nygirl1029,

Just wanted to get in touch. You won't ever be alone with things like this though it can be hard to remember that. It is fantastic that you felt able to put some thoughts down. We can only listen if you say!

I see you 've had already some super input from Hidden. While this issue doesn't affect me the way it does both you and Hidden, I can see the sense in it being very soon post op, and you've done a really smart thing in getting in touch as soon as you felt you needed to.

talking of course is always free!

There is always, or perhaps, always was, going to be some doubts afterwards on whether you've done the right thing. This is always true when you make a significant decision. We all are human, and all worry about whether we made a mistake.

I would bet you made the decision you felt was right for you at the time. In which case, we just now need to support you as you recover. And it sounds like that is where are. Recovering, and finding out how life is post op.

Its great to hear from you. Please keep in touch and let us know how you are doing. Your story will also help others in the same position, and the day will come when you are saying to others "hey, I was there!". It may seem a long way off, but the day will come. It just takes a little faith, and that is the bit that can be hard.

Let us know how you progress. Wishing you all the very best.

[Solocat Community Ambassador]

Hi Nygirl1029! If it's your first time around, receive a warm welcome to the community! I hear you regarding your rhinoplasty and it so seems you are going through a sort of regretting phase which sometimes feels worse than your previous feelings before your procedure. Well, it happens, especially when dealing with plastic surgeries, but please be patient with yourself and trust you made the right decision. As my colleagues said, post-op a procedure like this may not yet look like a final product because it needs recovery and healing, so your body needs time to recover as your mind does too.

Please keep us posted about your situation and the way you feel. include the possibility of seeing your GP or seeking professional advice regarding your feelings. I'm sure you'll find good ways to cope with, accept or even like your new situation and your looks in healthy ways with the right counseling.

Yet the willingness and the power to move forwards reside in yourself. You have to make the decision not to let this shake you down, so please seek professional advice to receive the proper counseling about your new feelings, follow up post-op with your plastic surgeon, and again let us know how everything goes for you.

We really look forward to hearing from you soon.

🙃😉

[CarolinChangingFaces Partner]

Hi Nygirl1029

I understand you have been feeling upset about your appearance following your surgery it sounds like the results of the procedure may not be what you expected which must feel difficult for you.

I can hear that the surgery was recent and I imagine it may take some time for things to heal and settle but I can hear that things are feeling challenging for you at the moment.

It’s positive that you are sharing with others how you are feeling, and I hope the messages from others in our community has felt helpful. It may also be helpful to speak with the professional who did the surgery for you to get more information about what to expect during the healing process. I can see you are not based in the UK but it may also be helpful to explore what emotional support services are available to you whilst you navigate this time too.

Take Care

Caroline - Changing Faces