Nose job ruined my life

[Fitnessgirl14552]

Hi everyone,

I had a rhinoplasty done in 2019 (5 years ago) it was the worst decision I ever made. My nose wasn’t perfect however it was slightly crooked and had a small hump. I wanted to straighten it out and make the tip slightly smaller. The moment the cast came off I did not recognise myself half my nose was gone, it was short and the bridge had been taken away and I couldn’t breathe properly. I spent 3 months in the house depressed, suicidal and grieving my old face. I ended up on medication as I went over 3 days without sleeping. Eventually I waited over a year and had a revision however the revision isn’t perfect (which I was prepared for) and I still look in the mirror and freak out sometimes and I’m 3 years post op from my revision. Does this feeling ever go away? I feel like I’m trapped punishing myself all the time. Hope to reach the right people on here that feel the same. 😢

[EvaChangingFaces Partner]

Hello Fitnessgirl14552 and welcome to the Changing Faces community! It sounds like you are on a journey of finding out how to best manage your recovery after your revision surgery and find ways to deal and accept the changes in your appearance but also how to look after yourself. It sounds like you've had a really challenging time during your post surgery recovery that affected your emotional wellbeing and I do hope you were able to access the support you needed at the time and that you are in a more hopeful head-space at the moment.

I'm sorry to hear that you feel like you are punishing yourself all the time, which makes me think that working on self-acceptance is an important part of one's journey and one that can help you focus on growing and loving yourself more for who you are and appreciate all your good qualities. It is so very important to practice self-compassion and kindness toward yourself and hopefully, you'll also find some people here to connect with and to share your thoughts, connecting with others that have had similar experiences and sharing about your own can be quite liberating and helpful.

Take care,

Eva - ChangingFaces

[Iridescence]

Hi, I feel the same way. Perhaps we could chat more if you’d like. I’m planning on wearing masks and avoiding mirrors.

[Botchedrhinoplasty in reply to Iridescence]

I'm in the same situation x

[Iridescence in reply to Botchedrhinoplasty]

I’m so sorry.

[Botchedrhinoplasty in reply to Iridescence]

I just don't know how to get on with my life 😕

[Iridescence in reply to Botchedrhinoplasty]

I know, I know. It’s devastating. Might you consider a revision after careful research?

[EvaChangingFaces Partner in reply to Botchedrhinoplasty]

Hi Botchedrhinoplasty , welcome to our ChangingFaces community and thank you for sharing your thoughts here, hopefully connecting with other like-minded people here, who share your hopes and worries and can relate to your experience is helpful and will make you feel less alone in your journey. I am mindful you mentioned you don't know how to get on with your life and makes me wonder if perhaps you're experiencing some difficult thoughts. If these thoughts feel strong or persist we would recommend speaking to your doctor to let them know how you are feeling so you can explore what support may be available to help you. Please continue sharing your thoughts and feelings here if you find it helpful.

Take care,

Eva - ChangingFaces

[EvaChangingFaces Partner in reply to Iridescence]

Hi Iridescence , a warm welcome to our ChangingFaces community. It's great to have you here and that you're getting involved with the conversations, this community is all about getting support or new perspectives from each other. I'm sorry to hear that you are struggling too with difficult feelings as described in the post above and hope that you are able to look after yourself and have access to support in your journey. Please continue interacting with the community and if you want you can also start your own posts, just click on the blue "Write" button.

Take care,

Eva-ChangingFaces

[Youssri123 in reply to Iridescence]

No please don't wear mask I've been trapped wearing them for almost 3 years and It caused rosacea and premature aging. I entered in a bad cycle of insecurity that caused suicidal thoughts and very bad insomnia.

[Youssri123]

Can I ask you if your went to the same doctor for the revision?

[Iridescence]

I’m so sorry. No, I won’t go anywhere without a mask- soft cloth masks, I will be the masked woman for the rest of my life. I will try to get a revision in a year but I don’t think it can be improved very much, since what he did is so extreme. I would never go near the same doctor again. I’m going to start on antidepressants with an anti anxiety component immediately. I hope it can calm me and get me to stop thinking about this obsessively and the constant regret. I hope you have been feeling better 😌.