A documentary following my experience from initial consult to final result as I undergo an ethnic rhinoplasty procedure.
This is my story.....
ERIKA
The procedure I'm having today is rhinoplasty and the reason why I decided to have it is because I am very uncomfortable with my nose. It's something that has always bothered me for many years.
I'm sure you've all heard of it growing up you know, kids being teased and mine was very severe and it really made a big impact in my life.
When you're a woman it does effect you more than when you're a guy... I mean looks overall and I think that this is definitely going to help me a lot.
When I actually got a chance to speak with Dr. Nassif he was just completely the sweetest doctor. The way he approaches clients he makes them feel really warm and secure and that they're important, that they actually count and he's helping them out. He's not one of those doctors that is "OK let's just get the work done", he makes you feel really safe and comfortable.
DR. NASSIF
When I first met Erika I was a little bit unsure of how she was going to react with surgery and the reason why I'm saying that... She was a little bit teary eyed and she felt that her nose was really a big detriment to her lifestyle. I also thought that she might of had a little bit of depression at the same time so I was worried that she might not be realistic, I was worried that I might not be able to achieve exactly what she was looking for.
After I felt comfortable that she would be a good candidate and she new what she was getting herself into and she had a lot of healing to undergo, then we decided to proceed with the surgery.
ERIKA
Dr. Nassif definitely met my expectations.
Having the surgery has changed my everyday life in so many ways. I'm really happy, I feel better about myself and I'm really more outgoing. I feel like I can go out and do basic stuff that I didn't do before like take pictures or do things that I never did or I avoided because of my nose. It bothered me that much and I'm really happy now.
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