Part One: Patient Perspective – My Rhinoplasty

I was born with my father's nose. Literally. As a baby and toddler, I had a man-sized, male shaped nose. My parents hoped my face would grow into it. It didn’t.

I lived with this larger-than-average, nose through adolescence and well into adulthood. I tried to forget the teasing I endured as a preteen and teenager. I avoided cameras and having pictures taken and I NEVER let anyone see my profile.

I told myself that my nose gave my face character. It was my father’s nose and having it meant that I always had a part of him with me. But secretly I hated the way it looked.

Aside from the obvious aesthetic issues with my nose, there were more physical problems. I could never breathe from my left side. I had sinus chronic headaches and sinus pain that left me feeling miserable most days. Even with all of these nose-related issues, I had always found a way to talk myself out of having a “nose job”.

Whether it was my concern over general anesthesia, the recovery or my reluctance to admit I secretly hated my nose, there was always a reason.

Whether it was my concern over general anesthesia, the recovery or my reluctance to admit I secretly hated my nose, there was always a reason.

After my fortieth birthday, I began to realize that more than a few of my friends were turning to surgery and non-invasive procedures to look more youthful, or simply enhance their appearance. One friend shared with me her experience with Dr. Bermudez and how happy she was with the mini facelift and lower blepharoplasty he had performed on her. I had to admit, she looked great! She still looked like herself, just the way I remember her looking 10 years earlier.

I confided in her that I had always struggled with my nose. She suggested I see Dr. Bermudez and even offered to go with me for moral support. She made the point that the consultation was to educate me about the procedure and help me make a decision. This was my opportunity to discuss my concerns and have my questions answered.

During the consultation, Dr. Bermudez explained the procedure (rhinoplasty), recovery and anticipated result. He addressed each of my questions and concerns to be sure I had a thorough understanding of what would happen each step of the way.

He explained what I would notice after surgery, that I would be able to smell, breathe and go through the day without sinus pain.

Believe it or not, I felt comfortable enough with Dr. Bermudez, the staff and his approach that I scheduled my procedure and pre-op visit. I was going to take the plunge and have the rhinoplasty I should have had years ago.

For more information about Rhinoplasty, or to schedule your consultation with Dr. Kenneth Bermudez, contact Bermudez Aesthetic Medicine at 4157121800.