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How do you deal with the fear of it going wrong?

nervous_in_toronto Lurker · · 381 views

Honest question. I've wanted to fix my nose since I was 15 and now I'm 29 and finally have the money, and the closer it gets to being real the more I panic about ending up worse.

How did you get to "ok I'm doing it" (or decide not to)?

5 comments

  • mochi_and_matcha Lurker ·

    Same feeling. What helped me was writing down exactly what bothers me and what I'd consider a "success". Realistic, not perfect. If a surgeon can't tell me how likely that is, I walk.

  • notsurenose Lurker ·

    Not doing it is also a valid outcome btw. I've been "researching" for 3 years and some days I think I've just made peace with it. Neither choice is wrong.

    • nervous_in_toronto Lurker ·

      Thank you, I needed to hear that both are ok.

  • the_quiet_planner Regular ·

    Revision rates exist for every surgeon. I found it calming to ask clinics directly what their revision policy is. A clinic that has a clear answer has clearly thought about it.

  • han_river_walks Regular ·

    And don't let anyone rush you with a "today only" discount. Coordinators do that. Sleep on it always.