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[@LoveratLoves]

They aren't happy because the problem ISN'T really the body part it's their unrealistic expectations. They think it will make them perpetually "happy" and "change their lives". But as my father used to say "wherever you go, there you are" - your problems will still be there.

[@Aaron-kj8dv]

The "as long as it makes them happy who am I to judge?" are the biggest enablers too. It clearly doesn't make them happy because they keep going back for more.

[@venomg5799]

That's what i tell people who are drug addicts & try to move away thinking that'll change them. I tell them, you'll still be wherever you're going lol

[@Justlikemagic96]

I want pretty privilege.

[@trawlins396]

​@@Justlikemagic96That doesn't apply to men

[@Justlikemagic96]

@@trawlins396 it does. Experienced it first hand just by losing weight and from both genders.

[@magathax1587]

Years ago I had the good fortune to get a consult with a really good surgeon who did subtle, elegant work. I was unhappy with my bulbous tip and big nostrils. He said no, don’t do it, because the skin on my nose is thick and would never “drape well” with that kind of work. So I never had surgery and decided, like Jodie Foster did, that I’d rather be the girl with the bad nose than the girl with the bad nose job.

[@joycekellner9957]

I have heard of this issue with the skin before. A friend was told she could not have Jaclyn Smith's nose because she didn't have her skin. That was good advice, even though it didn't make her happy at first.

[@lauracraig8110]

My nose isn't amazing (bump, bulbous tip) and have considered a nose job, but personally hearing about the high complication rates and need for revisions as well as the cost and recovery time I would never forgive myself if I paid thousands to have a mediocre result, so I don't think I'll go for it. I'd also hate if I ended up with an objectively 'better' nose but felt it didn't fit me/my face.

[@rhonda6791]

Really good advice.

[@imzabatch]

@@lauracraig8110 "My nose isn't amazing (bump, bulbous tip)" - Why do those things mean you don't have an amazing nose? Who told you that?

[@jazbarry13]

I have the same complaints as OP. I also have thicker skin. While I haven't had a consult, I'm guessing I might have the same issue. I'll just have to get over it. Though I'm not fond of my nose, I only see it when I look in a mirror or another reflective surface. So really, it's everyone else's problem that has to look at me all day.

[@jjroy3389]

More surgeons need to say, “No, I won’t do that, and I don’t want my name on this”.

[@mrsx7944]

Funny lol

[@alwaysyouramanda]

Thinking about dentists while reading this. 😢 Especially when your insurance is a blank check.

[@lidu6363]

They definitely don't boast about it if they botch it, but they still take the money...

[@TheShadowcreator]

It was very common in the 70s/80s for Jewish girls to get a nose job as a "birthday present" when they turned 16 or 18. It's not just social media, social conditioning runs deep.

[@LaFlor718]

A lot of the Jewish girls I went to school with in the 2000’s got their noses done at 16 as well. I’m sure that is still a common practice even now. I totally agree with you. This has been going on since before social media

[@salomevsn3724]

Sad

[@monicanavarro2906]

The "birthday present surgery" is common in Korea as well.

[@Antaios632]

I remember lots of girls wanting this in high school. Not just Jewish girls, although it was common with them.

[@nettierg]

That's sad. Especially when parents encourage it.

[@jillmarie1332]

I used to want a nose job, but decided to get my nose pierced to celebrate it instead! Best decision ever!

[@nettierg]

Same, I hated my nose. But I now I like my nose. Growing into it helped too.

[@becbell4913]

Love this!! Used to hate my teeth, now I wear glitter lipstick to show them off 😊

[@Isabelgg18]

I used to want a nose job too, and my mum always said my nose was too big for a piercing but I recently got it done anyway. Hell yeah

[@meghansullivan6812]

Yesss I love that!

[@jillmarie1332]

@@Isabelgg18add some bling to that beauty! 🙌🏼❤️

[@kd2533]

I don't recommend nose jobs. My nose looks great now, but here's why I would have never done it. I had a nose job at 23. It collapsed and shrank within 6 months. Couldn't breathe. Had sinus infections. Then, the revisions failed due to cadaver rib resorption each time and my own ear was not structurally strong enough. 5 surgeries later my own rib grafts took well. My nose is not an obvious nose job anymore (looks great - thank you to a top revision surgeon), but I know it's held together with grafts so I'm careful with Red Light Therapy which can shrink scar tissue. I'm wary around dogs and little kids that might knock my nose. That whole ordeal cost me $100k start to finish. It cost me my 20's and if I'm honest, my marriage too. I'm 41 now and only a few people know the trauma all that caused me.

[@mchris4708]

Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@pokelover02]

That sounds brutal. I wish more people would share their stories like this

[@lauracraig8110]

Thanks for this. Honestly the fact the nose is a very 'functional' part of the face puts me off. If surgery doesn't go to plan, collapse and breathing issues don't sound great.

[@lolocabana5458]

Thank you for sharing to help others before making a life long decision

[@cherylmaden5989]

Wow. That really sucks. I'm sorry you went through that❤

[@ninawegmann2997]

In Switzerland we have the idea of "following ones nose" in the sense of following ones own path and being able to judge situations correctly. If you change your unique to you nose, you might loose your sense of direction. metaphorically speaking.

[@ANPK209]

Poetic!

[@cherylmaden5989]

Cute

[@Carry-on-my-wayward-son]

Immer der Nase nach 😁

[@Phiebe-xe4ov]

I love that! In dutch we have the saying "looking further than the length of your nose" when (for example) decisions are too easliy made without consideration. Also a accurate methapor :)

[@vger2]

Perfect words at 9:12 : "I think that good plastic surgery should whisper, not scream."

[@jdoveyk9422]

BOTCHED is a very important public service. That show is great for leveling your expectations and showing all of the potential bad results that can happen.

[@Bssenterpise]

I used to want a lot of surgeries and then I started watching Botched

[@clownbag]

​@@Bssenterpise me too. I was saving for a facelift in my 20s.. Botched snapped me back into reality.

[@Bssenterpise]

@@clownbag the amount of money needed to tweak your face when many of us grow into it is enough to make a huge impact in debt or actually get a down payment on a house. I was looking at the average yearly cost for fillers…in two years you’d have between 14-20k. That can help with schooling even.

[@arielxmoore]

*remember when that one chick from the movie DIRTY DANCING got a nose job and how her career went down immediately after?*

[@ToriUptown]

yep. she didn’t even look like herself anymore

[@LoveratLoves]

Her nose made her memorable - instead she just ended up looking like the 50 gazillion other actresses that couldn't get work.

[@Lorrainecats]

Yes. Jennifer Gray

[@user-qv4np3ur5w]

@@LorrainecatsGrey*

[@user-qv4np3ur5w]

@@LorrainecatsGrey*

[@james3440]

You just can’t fix an inside problem with an outside change.

[@emilywilhite5807]

I can’t like this comment enough!

[@trawlins396]

Tell that to the Bruce/Caitlin Jenners of the world. They didn't get the memo.

[@trawlins396]

They think having surgery will fix their identity issues. It rarely does.

[@SamanthaParker-ir2gq]

I think it depends. In this case 100, but people have real insecurities that only surgery can fix from deformities to asymmetries. Also sometimes things can be physically uncomfortable and painful.

[@SamanthaParker-ir2gq]

@@trawlins396 depends what the issue is. I've had surgery recently and it did just that.

[@LISA75_]

There are people who can't visualize what a new carpet or wallpaper will do to a room , never mind what a new nose will look like , they build up this issue in their minds and then when it doesn't meet their nebulous imagining of what they wanted they are never going to be happy.

[@lilg2300]

Yes, that's true. And the nose can really change your whole appearance. We all know what happened to Jennifer Grey after her nose operation. Her new nose is pretty and suits her, no doubt, however she turned out to look completely different, like a different person. You really need to think about all of these consequences and understand that you might not recognize yourself in the mirror afterwards ;-)

[@AmyKozerski]

I don't know who needs to hear this, but your nose is already the right size - it fits your fingers perfectly! Try it, you'll see I'm right!

[@daniellefawn]

Yep!! Perfect fit

[@clownbag]

Like.. up the nostrils? 😂

[@Petunia3001]

😂😂😂

[@GinaMarieCheeseman]

I'm Armenian. We have prominent noses. It's part of our charm 😊

[@nancykaufmann3993]

That’s why I was so disappointed when Kim K got her beautiful Armenian nose reduced

[@truthsocialmedia]

I like Armenians other bulbous areas

[@wallhagens2001]

I like big noses! 😊

[@suewalsh5239]

Big noses have character

[@truthsocialmedia]

She’s got a big Jewish nose, and it’s there two minutes early wherever she goes.

[@mannylugo2431]

Thanks for the videos … the psychological issues after the process of any kind of cosmetic surgeries are a topic that is usually not discussed .❤

[@drgarylinkov]

I think that’s one of the most interesting topics

[@Axelius89]

​@@drgarylinkovI'd be very interested in a video about the physiological aspects of these kinds of procedures. E.g. if a patient is very dissatisfied which leads to psychological issues or even performing a procedure on someone with psychological conditions before.

[@GaiaCarney]

I also think post-surgery pain pill addiction is also a problem!

[@mheartshape6817]

@@drgarylinkov wud u consider to have a nose job

[@SandraSmith-iy6fs]

@@drgarylinkovtrue!! I just had surgery 2 years ago, nose job, ear pinned and Blepharoplasty. They were all bad, and was in so much depression, don’t take pictures anymore and wasn’t going out unless it was just my immediate family. Now, I’m finally overcoming the sadness, and go out with friends but don’t like taking pictures, as I don’t like that I look different

[@nonamesinnombre666]

I had rhinoplasty when I was 16. I chose a local surgeon because it was cheaper, and my parents covered the cost. I was eager to fix my crooked, long nose as soon as possible. During surgery, the anesthesia didn’t work as expected, and I woke up later than anticipated. The healing process was tough-my face was extremely puffy, and I had bruises all around my eyes. It was horrible. The summer heat only made the swelling worse. Removing the silicone tampons was the most excruciating pain I’ve ever experienced. I nearly fainted and blacked out. Although I’m okay now, I didn’t get the results I had hoped for. The surgeon removed too much cartilage from my bridge and didn’t reduce the tip projection, making my nose look disproportionate and unnatural. Now, I’m faced with the decision to undergo a revision surgery, risking the same painful ordeal, or learning to live with it as it is. Also, let’s not forget that a revision costs almost twice as much as a primary rhinoplasty.

[@oot_and_aboot_]

Go to a better surgeon . You'll be fine .

[@basscanon6687]

You admitted in this comment that you didn’t really do your research and settled for the cheapest instead of the best though.

[@nonamesinnombre666]

@@basscanon6687 true, absolutely my fault, people should be careful with these things cuz their life might be at stake

[@AnaOhKay]

@@basscanon6687 be kind, they were 16

[@borderlord]

16...far too early. 21 should be minimum!

[@MsKateC2K]

I used to really dislike my nose when I was younger and it looked quite large on my face. Now that I'm a full adult, it's still slightly on the large side but it's definitely become a lot more proportionate. People actually compliment my nose now and I'm glad I didnt decide to do anything to it based on what I saw in the media

[@mariannemeissner9297]

Same with me. I wanted a nose job in my teens and 20's then in my 30's I discovered contour and now in my 40's I barely even contour it. My face has definitely rounded out more with age and weight and it fits my face well. Even when I don't have makeup on ppl have commented on my nose. It was all in my head, I'm glad i didn't do anything crazy.

[@GingerAde-kz6ks]

Same here! I just turned 25 and I feel like recent changes in my face make my nose look just the right size for me. In the past, I had a narrow face, but now my cheekbones are a lot broader and my lips are fuller. I feel like it just fills out that space really well. Also, the bump is really useful to keep my glasses from sliding down…

[@TheDisneylover23]

What I realize now is that I love my nose. It looks like my dad's nose, just smaller. It ties me to my sisters. I also see my mom in my face. My dad is gone, and my mom's not doing well. I would be heartbroken to not have that reminder of them every time I look in the mirror.

[@coolcat2956]

i’m going to cry. this is why our features are so special.

[@08prema]

I have my spanish/ Italian nose from my grandfather, and I am proud of it.

[@sdegu5885]

I have this natural small nose that I always wished was a bit longer, so my nostrils wouldn't be as visible. My mom envies my nose, and to me, it's wild that so many people like this kind of nose.😂

[@misscleo378]

I have a button nose that is now considered“in fashion”, but I’ve always wanted a more defined Romanesque nose. I personally like the look of prominent noses. Everyone is starting to look the same, it’s frightening.

[@ZhovtoBlakytniy]

​@@misscleo378 My nose kinda looks like Grace Kelly's kinda small and nothing really dynamic or interesting, just soft, small, straight. I like it just fine, but I love a Roman nose! My husband has one and I think it's a nice attractive feature. One of our daughters has his nose and I think she's beautiful.

[@itsallgravy7]

Amen! Noses are all unique and help distinguish from other humans❤

[@_fromthedivine_]

Same!

[@nettierg]

We also spend way too much time using cell phones to take pics. My nose looks way bigger in cell pics. But it is because our noses are the closest thing to the lens and of the way cells take pics. Take pics from different types of cameras before just assuming it's too big, it may be just perfect 👌

[@chelseal654]

If I’d seen your comment I wouldn’t have posted basically the same thing. I think growing up in the 90’s with real cameras and photographic prints made it easier for me to see the distortion caused by cellphone cameras.

[@leahwineland2274]

This is so true!! The front facing cameras do me dirty!

[@TLW369]

I got my nose done back in the 90s and I’m very happy with the results. I requested that he keep it in symmetry with my face (and body), and he did. My doctor understood the assignment. 👏 ♥️👃♥️

[@vanessaa7602]

THANK YOU!! Yes Got mine at 18 from a plastic surgeon who made it to fit my face, not a cookie cutter Michael Jackson nose job that was popular for a time.

[@heatherchandler1184]

Once I learned how to contour, my desire to get my nose done has disappeared. I get to shape my nose almost exactly how I want it and if there’s a mistake, I can go back

[@stephstevens2]

I used to think my nose was too big and I considered getting work done. I got this nose from my dad. Ever since he passed away, I've felt like I want to keep it exactly the way it is. Perspectives can change a lot over time and with new circumstances.

[@brosef5033]

Your nose is so beautiful and symmetrical!

[@haleya9510]

I love Dr Gary reacting to Stephanie's videos. They're both great.

[@ia62389_]

I’m so hung up on that doctor that was pressing on that nose so hard. After I got my rhinoplasty my doctor was adamant about not touching my nose at all!!!

[@JesusLightsYourPath]

Seeing that infuriated me

[@eponymouscharacter]

When you mentioned the filler in the nose my interest was piqued, but the moment you used “necrosis” and “nose” in the same sentence I immediately thought hell no. I’ll live with my nose. No way I’d risk that for something cosmetic.

[@MaxOakland]

Apparently, filler causes a lot of longterm issues and requires repeated maintenance

[@LorryHill]

Great video (yours Dr. ) just a note; the Barbie noses are only that upturned in the beginning; they drop in recovery and in the months following.

[@colalight4888]

Do you think he doesn‘t know?😂😂😂

[@LorryHill]

@@colalight4888whether he knows or doesn’t it wasn’t expressed in the video. Many people including surgeons think that the on the table aesthetic presented in Turkey is the “finished look” it is not.

[@tahsina.c]

​​@@LorryHillhes a doctor, he very likely knows that the tip drops, hes pointing out how some people want this type of nose (as unachievable as it is). This is a patronizing and unnecessary comment 🤦‍♀️

[@Astonelle]

She might've just been addressing to the people watching the video, ofc he'd know that the tip drops, but since it wasn't addressed in the video she probably just said it to the viewers for more information

[@MonicaRubio]

@@tahsina.cno it wasn’t. they’re buddies lol

[@averagebear007]

Why could I only think of this scene from Clueless? "Ms. Stoeger, my plastic surgeon doesn't want me doing any activity where balls fly at my face..." "Well, there goes your social life."

[@cherylmaden5989]

One of the best jokes in a movie ever. I died laughing in the theatre

[@hingriduehli2421]

I had a nose job when I was 17 because I had an European nose ( my father is Swiss) and I lived in Brazil and didn’t fit the standard. Looking back I had a great nose that didn’t needed anything done to it. Fast forward, the nose job didn’t go so well and nowadays I need to add filler to the tip of my nose to keep it straight with the rest, a think that I never had before the surgery. My honest opinion is; wait until your frontal lobe is fully developed before doing something so permanent to your face.

[@Germania72]

Am I the only one who really liked Ashlee Simpson's original nose? It gave her character and she was already beautiful. She had a look and her hair was matching well with her face as well. Then, she had the nose job and well, she looked like just another Hollywood blonde.

[@mrsx7944]

I didn't like her original nose.

[@soulovelee_2433]

Yeah, it made her face special, gave it more depth

[@Winterholiday]

I agree that her original nose was super cute, but, I will say I think had a really nice conservative nose job and didn’t go wild at least.

[@williamhernandez3561]

Love her new nose, but zero respect or inspiration for her as a singer or “artist”. She s wack, not a talent, but re:nose-I get it-, she looks gorgeous. Now she can revel as a mom and a nepo baby-baby momma wife, but there’s a reason why she isnt and hasnt been a popular vocalist. Her AD house tour was cute, a nepo baby-baby momma wife, for that -Im here for. But dazzit.

[@Germania72]

@@Winterholiday Yes, it looks natural. It just looks like a different person now.

[@kathleenkumiega1092]

My daughter had her nose done in her 20’s, she’s 59 now and looks fantastic. Her doctor was known for his natural looking surgery, he succeeded.

[@karezaalonso7110]

Pics of before and after ( you can blur/block other parts)

[@kathleenkumiega1092]

I don’t have any pictures.

[@hannahrodwell6387]

You're 79+yo? 👀

[@slavbarbie]

​@@kathleenkumiega1092 You didn't add anything of value to the discussion. We know that some people are happy with their nose jobs. It is not the point.

[@MegaTinni]

@@slavbarbie That's really not for you to judge. This comments section is public.

[@RebeccaO619]

I had a ginormous dorsal hump on my nose. I really disliked it because it felt like it blocked my face and was too masculine. I underwent an open rhinoplasty when I was 20. I paid for it myself and I did it for myself, it was the best decision I had ever made at that time. My doctor was wonderful and gave me a very natural look, which is I wanted. Bump gone and not obvious that I had the procedure. I’m 34 now, and still so happy with my nose. Personally not interested in another plastic surgery or augmentation but would never say never.

[@cyr112]

Our features are what makes us unique. Uniqueness is what is missing in today's appearance. I don't have the "perfect" nose but I also don't want to ruin my proportions by changing the size or shape if my nose

[@sshii]

Yes! I did portrait art at festivals for years, and people would ask me to modify their faces. :( I would tell them, though, that features like their nose, laugh lines, or even the creases under their eyes were actually the features that make them unique and wonderful. It’s what animates the face - before those details are added, they look unfinished. After, they look joyful. ❤

[@gattilucia]

I have my father's nose. ❤ Not a conventionally attractive nose, but for me is part of my heritage.

[@Stalemarshmallow]

Omg now I understand why looking at Lana Del Rey’s face always felt kind of weird, something was just off about it, now I know why

[@ccalexander1924]

I had a nose job around 22 years old. I had a big bump I hated. All I wanted was the bump shaved off. The surgeon wanted to do some other adjustment to it that he thought would make it even better but I told him no I just wanted the bump shaved down. I love my nose ! I still don’t think it’s perfect. I do think it’s a little thinner than I would like but he did what I asked. Shaved the bump down and it looks 100 times better. I’m happy. I def don’t feel self conscious about it anymore

[@etcwhatever]

I am glad you did only a small correction. This way you can still feel like yourself.

[@stephduddy3619]

i hated my nose when i was younger but i grew into it and now i love it

[@bronwynbrin]

I love how you started the video as 'Let's react to Stephanie's video'. I knew exactly who you were talking about because I've already seen her video. I'd love it if you two did a video together!

[@melaniebell8115]

As a visual person, I think the source of disappointed patient outcomes isn't merely unrealistic expectations. Met someone with aphantasia and realized people have varying degrees of visual imagery ability and most, not that strong. A lot of people genuinely can't mentally create a picture of themselves with even a small change to appearance, and don't even realize it. Suddenly the outcome hits them in the face, literally.

[@annipsy2185]

man when i was a teenager, my nose looked GIGANTIC on me, i dont know why but it just doesnt anymore. i still have an ethnic middle eastern nose but...id never touch it now, my face sorta grew into it 🤷🏻‍♀️i wish younger girls were aware of this....

[@lilg2300]

same with me. I also don't see the bumb anymore that bothered me so much in my early 20ies. So strange.

[@Rain-Ugh]

I got a strong nose from my Iranian grandfather. Used to get lots of trash for it and sometimes I feel insecure about it, but I am slowly beginning to appreciate it more.

[@MaraSaiera]

I have a middle eastern nose too. I always hated it. However, I realized that beauty standards always change. Back in the day big noses showed status. Thin lips were a thing too. All these beauty standards we have now will change again.

[@tacosmargs58]

I was botched at 43. Had 2 reconstructive surgeries and had cadaver rib and my ear cartilage added for structure. I'm lucky I had the money for the revisions with a better surgeon. Happy to provide photos for the channel if you want to show the realities of being botched/corrected.

[@blueseptember2174]

I would like to get my abs put back together after several csections. I always wonder how people afford plastic surgery. Do you have any tips?

[@tacosmargs58]

@@blueseptember2174 I just had to save my money. I don't have kids so admittedly it's easier for me than others.

[@ChicaG-vg7pj]

In the late 50s, my mother was in a car crash where she went through the windshield. No seatbelts at the time, no safety glass either. She was mangled, and people would turn and stare at her. She had reconstructive plastic surgery and boy was she a success story! The surgeon did such a great job, she only had one faint scar from her eyebrow to her hairline. She gave her permission for him to publish her photos as before and after. My mother had extremely fair skin. She stayed out of the sun. We ate home made food, much of it grown ourselves. Plus having this plastic surgery at 35 yrs old, she was extremely well preserved. She died at age 96. Looking at her photos in her advanced old age, you would think she was in her 50's. We were in a small northern city. Goes to show you that there are amazing surgeons out there, even in time frames and places you wouldn't expect. As a side note - she was getting glass slivers out of her forehead for decades afterwards. She could feel them migrating under the skin, and when they would get to a curve on her face, they would edge out.

[@biancargh]

That's fascinating, I'm pleased to hear your mother had such great results and thrived after the accident/subsequent surgery. I'd love to see the results of the surgery if you have pictures, but understand if not

[@ChicaG-vg7pj]

@@biancargh No, I don't have photos, and my mother never showed me any. I doubt she ever had any. My mother never cared about photos, so I don't think she would even have asked for copies.

[@catface101]

When you have dysphoria and you get surgery, those neural pathways still exist. Depression post surgery, as well as the long process of reduction of swelling just results in the same. That wee lass saying if only she loved the nose she was given, the same applies to the nose the surgeon gave her oop

[@CelineFox1985]

These videos are always highly entertaining and informative, especially the part when receding chin/jawline was discussed. So true, as I can testify to from personal experience. I used to have a mildly recessive, small chin paired with what I considered to be a slightly prominent nose with some tip bulbosity, but I saw an maxillofacial/oral surgeon a year ago to get evaluated. After a few consultations with the surgeon along with extensive research and my medical background, I made the decision to get a 3mm horizontal, 1mm vertical advancement sliding genioplasty (SG) to give my chin more prominence and be in better harmony with the rest of my facial features. I knew that the SG procedure was more involved than getting a chin implant, but I didn't want the risks of bone resorption underneath the implant eroding into my teeth roots, potential shifting, infection or a submental scar. A week after surgery when the majority of my chin swelling subsided and I saw the result, I was ELATED! My facial features looked harmonious and balanced, but my nose looked much smaller, even though it was only my chin that had been moved. It's amazing how a few millimeters can make such a big difference, but then again, a millimeter is like a mile on the face. Another bonus of the surgery was improved athletic performance because even though it was a small advancement, it opened up my airway more. Although my nose still isn't perfect and I've considered rhinoplasty, I've decided to live with it as it is since I would rather be able to go biking, dancing or running and getting that "runner's high" than risk having a smaller, cuter, but less functional nose to breathe out of.

[@iamcasihart]

I think of Jennifer Grey so often (“Baby” in Dirty Dancing). Her nose job after DD essentially destroyed her career, and she has spoke openly about this for decades. When she would go on auditions and such, no one fucking recognized her as Jennifer Grey. That one tiny surgery completely altered her appearance. She’s still beautiful, but her natural nose had such character and her face was positively charming.

[@goddess4971]

This is mostly about social perception and low self esteem. Social media is destroying people’s self image and worth.

[@ipreferreddit]

Plus, what looks good in a picture or on video is not the same as it would irl. Like Kylie Jenner.

[@Civappu]

I have hated my nose ever since I was a teenager just for the fact that I have larger bump. But a little bit after I started dating my partner he randomly said that my nose is beautiful. I never mentioned before that it was my biggest insecurity that I always wanted to change so the compliment ended up being really meaningful. After that I have been more accepting of my nose as my hatred for it started to simply seem stupid - like for what reason did I start suddenly thinking that you need a straight nose to be pretty while countless stunning people prove that wrong :P I like my face I don't need to love my nose.

[@pablocamille]

The point of the irony of the barbie movie was great to note! Very interesting

[@paul_domici]

I was in love with a girl who had a classic Roman nose! She was stunning! Then she got a nose job and didn't look like herself at all!!! I hate nose jobs!!!

[@animallover5890]

I think that before someone goes to a plastic surgeon, the person should look for a therapist/psychologist to find out if they truly want to get whatever changes they want done.

[@seraphinclaire4297]

Thank you for pointing out the danger of the surgery itself. This is such an important thing to point out in plastic surgery.

[@KayakWombat]

I was fixated on getting a nose job and finally did when I was in college. The plastic surgeon got it approved by insurance in the common way: identify it as a deviated septum. I ended up with only a slightly improved nose. Not the nose of dreams, BUT he really did fix the functionality of my nose. Haven’t had a stuffy nose since, so win I guess?

[@nolola.9173]

So happy to see Stephanie’s content being shared! The messages in her videos are truly so important!

[@jacinta9134]

*puts on headphones* *gets vaporized by Doctor Gary Linkov's awesome vocal fry*

[@alesagrant1087]

I can't stand vocal fry on ANYONE, with one notable exception. It's sexy AF on Dr. Linkov. Don't ever change, Doc!!

[@johnnyxmusic]

I put my earbud on the bump on my nose and Dr. link of voice, sanded it down by 13% The perfect mixture of sandpaper and gravel.

[@poorthing]

Yes. That vocal fry drives me C R A Z Y

[@janenicholson4056]

I think this is perhaps your best video yet. I also loved Steph"s video too. Some mean friend made a comment about my nose being big when I was a teenager in front of a group of guys. The insecurity it caused me was soul destroying. I ended up working in reception for a plastic surgeon in my 20's and asked him to do a rhinoplasty. He looked at me and said I was crazy because people paid to have noses like mine and he refused. Today I look back and realise how just one person can purposely try to ruin your self esteem. I love my natural nose!

[@angelicaangel2624]

It's amazing how one comment like that will stick with someone and affect them so deeply. A friend done something similar to me. I had a consult at 19 but my parents wouldn't allow it, thankfully 😊.

[@justhuman6608]

Totally agree. Was insecure about my nose in my 20s now in my 40s it’s one of my top features that people love about my appearance.

[@sanjanat1085]

I agree that a lot of nose jobs are completely unnecessary but we need to remember that people get nose jobs because they've been bullied and made to feel inadequate, so saying to their face that they didn't need it and they looked beautiful before is a slap to the face and just continues on that problem of making them feel inadequate. Instead of just criticising the people who get work done, we also need to criticise the people who've bullied them into it, question out beauty standards and question the practices of the surgeons who make them look "botched", because they should be considering balanced facial features and say no if what a patient wants is extreme.

[@paytonpryor]

I had a nose job at 21. It was a huge mistake. My nose was more crooked after the surgery than before. I was miserable, and couldn't breathe. So I saved up a ridiculous amount of money, and had it fixed.

[@FailedFlea93]

You don't look like you've had surgery.

[@paytonpryor]

@@FailedFlea93 Thank you. I really appreciate that comment. 😊 I never wanted to look unnatural. I just wanted a nose that fit my face. I'm 31 now and I love myself and wouldn't change a thing!

[@Kaalokalawaia]

I have a nice big Polynesian nose. All my family has it. It suits our very large faces. I've seen so many ethnic noses snipped. It's so sad. Enjoy your uniqueness people.

[@jennaallison9676]

I spent my teen years wildly insecure about my nose, which is pretty similar to the barbie nose. My first bf broke up with me,citing my f'ed up nose as the reason. My insecurities were further compounded when my mom's friend compared it to a little ski slope for ants (like the girl in the video), or a chipmunk type nose. I begged my mom for a nose job and of course she said no. I grew out of the insecurity and actually get compliments on my nose a lot. Someone actually asked me if it was a rhinoplasty because it was "perfect". I still dont think its perfect, but I am glad that I became comfortable with it.

[@reneehaynes8289]

I regret messing with my nose. I was young and did not receive proper guidance. I chose a surgeon who had zero business operating on anyone's face. I got a revision years ago and i still hate it. I'll more than likely just live with hating it. I don't trust anyone to touch it again 🙄

[@smmargret6300]

I notice a number of newscasters have had their noses done that look too small for their faces. I often look back to see what they looked like b4 the procedure. The nose reflects character. I would much rather look like I have character than look like a barbie doll.

[@elizabethkettle2323]

I was so embarrassed by my broad nose as a teen that I would never keep my face still when in conversation with anyone who was not a family member or close friend. By my thirties, I was relieved by the fact that I did not have a rhinoplasty, as I was just fine with it. Now age 64, I could not imagine a more perfect nose for my now plumpish face. I know of several people who have had the procedure done. Two have noses that were extremely abnormal and the noses dominated their whole appearance (one with an actual hook that curled under and almost touched her upper lip, the other's was so very long and narrow that others called her "Pinocchio.") In both cases, rhinoplasty improved their emotional well-being and gave them the courage to participate in healthy social interaction that they were unable to develop. Two others looked just fine - they had somewhat pronounced nasal bridges that were in sync with their faces. They were never happy, had later revisions in hope of looking like the super-models of their day, and today sport the dreaded ski slope effect.

[@joyvandin72]

Sometimes I think about getting a nose job but then I realize I’m more scared of not liking my face after a surgery (something that I chose and paid for and is kinda “on me”) than I am of having some minor annoyance at it right now (that usually I can deal with pretty well.) The second reason I don’t think I could get a surgery is that I might give a potential future kid my nose. And if they don’t like their nose…then there’s no figuring that insecurity out for them bc “yeah well mom used to have it too and she got rid of it.”

[@CarlyJOne]

I hated my nose when I was younger. I thought it was too big and it really bothered me. I used to get a clothes peg and put it on my nose while I did my homework every night 🤦‍♀️ My mum walked in on me one day and told me I’d end up bruising it and making it bigger. Needless to say, I never used the peg again!

[@laurelledubois]

I went to see a nose specialist about 25 yrs ago - I'm now 51. He told me there is something that could be done. Sure there is always something that could be done. What I didn't realise was it wasn't my nose that was the problem, it was actually my recessive chin that made my profile not pretty... I am glad I listen to my gut instincts to not go ahead with the nose job. I've since filled my jaw and chin with 6mls and I'm super happy now, as my nose is actually perfect! 😍

[@williamhernandez3561]

Blame the surgeons, in promising results that the patient desires, knowing that it’s unrealistic and also not pragmatically assessing their mental health and superficial dismorphias..

[@MissDuke2012]

Nah. Blame the patients who want it no matter what. They search for the surgeon who’ll say yes.

[@jenniesmythe8188]

Wait wait wait. I used to want to get my nose done. Then when I was about 18 my face changed. It changed and then I had 0 issue with anything.

[@missmerbear]

This is so important for young people to realize, we grow into our features. Even from 25-35 I feel like my face naturally got more “attractive” as I lost facial fat through the aging process. At 44 I still look young and I think it’s partially because I started with “strong” features that kind of hold up your face like scaffolding, I guess.

[@Pinkrosesandagraveyard]

Your nose usually gets bigger with pregnancy and age too.

[@Spikypotato.]

I must live under a rock, I thought tyra banks was born with that nose😅

[@Sadhrita2002]

Bro same

[@Ira__L]

glad to see someone saying lana del ray's nose is meh. It's wild that botched nose jobs are so glamourized now. She looked much nicer with her original nose.

[@MrDfix1988]

As a singer I would be afraid to lose my ability to properly breath after getting a nose job

[@Lili-kj5vz]

Luckily, some people have not forgotten that having a brain, having the chance to study, to create, having friends and a good health is so much more important than having a "perfect tiny" nose !! Thank you Dc Gary Linkov for your advice. Life on earth has no preferences. All forms exist. It's in the uniqueness of each that it resides. Lily (France)

[@shnncrnll]

I hate that most plastic surgeons completely remove the bump on the nose, it makes the nose look so unnatural and longer/droopy. A little hump provides structure and elegance.

[@karezaalonso7110]

Gary, does any plastic surgeons make full 3D models of the head before and after, so the patient can fully approve the changes?

[@overthecounterbeanie]

I used to hate my squat snub nose and wanted to get a nose-job for years, but I'm glad I didn't and I love my nose now!

[@allybearbear]

It really takes a lot of women until they’re 30ish for our features to settle and then we end up thankful we didn’t cut up our faces.

[@trawlins396]

​@@allybearbearYou're assuming the OP is a woman. Could be a man.

[@trawlins396]

That's also because the older you get the less fux you give about what other ppl think.

[@pokelover02]

This video could not have come at a better time in my life. Thank you so much for the facts and for covering nose jobs so thoroughly!

[@ashtonstout7375]

I've never thought upturned noses were attractive, but if these women are happy with their nose jobs that's what really matters. Good for them.

[@mrsx7944]

Obviously a lot of them aren't happy. That's the point

[@ashtonstout7375]

@@mrsx7944 I know. I'm talking about the women who had nose jobs they love, not the women who copied them and deeply regretted it. My comment was made when I had only watched a few minutes of the video.

[@motivason]

Everybody asks my lady if she got a nose job done. Because honestly she has the most perfect nose. The thing is it's obvious it's natural because her brother and her father have it. Wish I could share it on here. It's pretty amazing.

[@shelveswithstories13]

What's her nose type? Is it an aquiline nose?

[@chanelt.3034]

I kept seeing the video being suggested and didn’t watch it. Now that you’re giving your expertise, I’m all ears. Really enjoy your content and point of view.

[@angelblue52]

I love your vids! You talk with such empathy and compassion while being so knowledgeable on the subject

[@lisae6725]

I got my first Septoplasty/Rhinoplasty at 30 and again 20 years later because it was collapsing and my tip was twisting. Had to have a new nasal valve constructed, some other issues with breathing were corrected again, and I got a cadaver rib graft to fix the tip. The first nose job I was immediately happy with how it looked, but the revision surgery really created a lot of anxiety for me because the appearance had changed again, and initially I was very upset that it wasn’t straight enough and then it got a couple of small dents which I found out was really just the scaffolding of my nose being seen through my skin that was thinner than what the surgeon originally thought it was. If you have a decent nose, be thankful and just leave it because you don’t know what you’re going to feel until way later. I didn’t start appreciating his work until the year and a half mark and have finally found peace with it. I just hope it’s going to look ok as I get older and not have to be redone again because I probably won’t be able to afford it. Thank goodness $25,000 was covered by my insurance with my cosmetic portion being $7,000. I still have a larger nose and I think that’s why no one has really noticed anything. I’m glad that my doctor made me look like myself and my nose actually now looks like my daughter’s and maybe would’ve been close to what I had if I hadn’t damaged it so badly. My nostrils were not perfectly similar which the first several months made me obsess about but then, I looked at my face and appreciated the asymmetry that was already there and like I mentioned, it seemed to slowly improve over the first year and a half.

[@Laura-in9kg]

I'm glad you found peace. I'm 28, got my nose done this year and unfortunately my nasal valve on the left side immediately collapsed. Will have to get revision to correct it. It has deeply impacted my mental health and well being due to the uncertainty of the revision going well and being able to breathe again. I'm happy with the cosmetic result but if I could go back in time, I would. It's a situation that brings me extreme guilt even though I know it shouldn't, but the amount of pain I've put my family and boyfriend through due to this is just heartbreaking for me. I hope I'm able to breathe again and just put this whole thing behind me. Much love to you and thank you for sharing ♥️

[@susanc.3771]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I think people are mostly concerned with the immediate results. I'm glad you shared how your nose changed over time; something I think most people aren't aware of. I'm glad your new nose turned out well.

[@jjlametc]

Thank you, I found this video really helpful. I've been insecure about my nose for a long time, but tbh the risk of dissatisfaction after surgery for me seems so high that it doesn't seem worth it.

[@eleganceevolved8328]

I think the problem with cosmetic surgery is that the person is looking at 1 body part such as nose or butt instead of looking body part in relation to the whole face or whole body. And often that body part is on harmony with your face or body and is unnecessary.

[@marc8h726]

I wanted Boris Kodjoes nose when I got mine done, I thought he was so gorgeous. I’m so glad that surgeon was able to explain to me why that wasn’t a good idea…for me.

[@alexacarrillo4339]

My FIL had a very necessary surgery on his nose that was botched twice. He won’t try it again because it kept getting worse with each attempt to fix it. It terrifies me that my son has the same problem and wants the fix as well so he can breathe through his nose more. I do understand wanting it for cosmetic reasons but we definitely need to talk more about the risks with both medically necessary procedures and cosmetic interventions.

[@Celestials615]

If he does it I hope he does research and goes to the best surgeon regardless of the cost

[@alexacarrillo4339]

@@Celestials615 I probably should have added in that my FIL did go to at least one great surgeon. The problem is the way his body healed which could happen to my son. I might need to remove the word botched because it sounds like it is all the Drs fault but our bodies can definitely botch things done properly by healing weirdly. My husband skipped the surgery and did allergy shots which worked for him where they didn’t for my FIL.

[@Celestials615]

@@alexacarrillo4339 ah I see.... yeah, unfortunately the healing process is unpredictable.. after my first surgery my nose became more crooked than before and after the third one I can finally breathe fine. I guess as long as the patient knows the risks, it's up to them... but I completely understand your concerns. I hope all goes well

[@alexacarrillo4339]

@@Celestials615 I might be a jerk to my poor kid but we aren’t helping with the nose until he tries allergy shots. This is based on the tooth implant we started having the first post fall out. He never grew one of his adult teeth and we did braces to keep the spot open and then an implant because for long term health it is best for maintaining bone in the jaw. This current one seems to be fine but he has already shown he is a unique in how things go which is typical for each side of the family and paying twice for the post hurt. He got physical pain and we got financial pain with that. I am an allergy shot failure with them making me sick but he is more like his dad in some ways and it could work.

[@triciamuir]

I ❤ your reaction videos! Overall, you explain procedures, methods of procedures, expected results based on how surgery is performed. You 'dummy it down' really well! Def can sway my interest in a procedure, etc.

[@lisae6725]

I’m sure glad there wasn’t social media when I was a kid because I probably would’ve put myself to sleep forever. When you have a large nose with a hump and then fall face first in to concrete, and have all of that PLUS now it’s super crooked…I literally hated myself.

[@danielmcintyre]

Love the mustache

[@Madi-dt7bo]

Got a nose job when I was 20. 9 years later - BEST thing I ever did. Changed my life forever. Took away my biggest insecurity overnight. You don’t have to “learn to love it” if you just don’t. Absolutely get the nose job if you want it. Do not be scared, just do it!

[@jeanettemullins]

There's a huge difference between fixing a nose with actual problems/injuries and following trends by altering a fully functional unique feature into that of a celebrity. I think people aren't realising that they are following a trend when they think their unique noise is a massively bigger problem than it is. We need to stop following trends in bodies. It's weird and in practice you only get so many chances to follow the trend before it's gone too far.

[@kendrahwhyte9960]

As the great philosopher Ricky Nelson said: "You can't please everyone, you just have to please yourself."

[@themanhattanproject2471]

Hearing your side of this was informative and completely sensible. People think they can just go in there and it fix everything. Great job at keeping your audience aware.

[@sabbybean5194]

When i was in my late teens and early 20s I wanted a nose job. Now im so happy i never touched it. Time like the Dr says is important, plus waiting til you go through your "second puberty". Lol Media isn't helping the issue and social media is going to make it worse

[@Iflie]

They really went for as small as possible in the past, who needs to breathe when you have a small nose? Now they are doing far better jobs but yeah wait till you have finished growing and think about all the risks. When I grew up in the Netherlands no one around me got nose jobs and I found it quite strange how many young girls got it in the U.S. I think we don't mind a bigger nose.

[@Thisisme1919]

She says all that while contouring her nose to look like the ones she’s talking about…

[@annab704]

I had a nose job best thing I ever did I wish I had done it earlier. I did it at 37, everything that could do wrong went wrong my, bridge collapsed, I had a bacterial infection. I would still go through it again. I couldn’t even look at myself with my old nose now I like myself.

[@user-bi4ik6ze8b]

I went to high school in the late 80s and knew several girls had nose jobs over the summer before leaving for college.

[@eliethia1197]

Great video! - Excellent advice. ✌🏽

[@Bianca-nb7by]

I’m 42 and I used to be so self-conscious of my nose until the day I made the discovery that my jaw misalignment (overbite) was causing my chin to recede slightly and look smaller and throws off the harmony and balance of my face. It doesn’t look so bad from the front but you can see it in profile. I’ve seen an orthodontist and a surgeon for a consult and they both essentially said that it was up to me but really impressed the possible risks and complications and that as with all surgery, there aren’t any guarantees. The orthodontist told me that she thought I should save my money for a holiday and the surgeon told me that the feature I dislike may actually be contributing to making my face look more youthful. I’d still like to get it fixed but as I’m older, I’ve been told that it will take two years of braces to fix, and jaw surgery. It’s also very expensive and so it’s something I’ve put a pin in for now, but would love to know if there are ways to at least reduce the look of an overbite? 😬

[@samanthagaboo5610]

I always like the collaborations between you and Stephanie. I always feel she has came such a long way for being just a makeup girl on KZbin. I don't know how the combo works but it does with you guys. Would love to one day see you guys do a video in the same room!

[@AlexOrozco-Social-Pariah]

I've come to really like your videos because you communicate your intention of informing people of their decisions rather than just make content to funnel clients. I love when a professional can give authentic advice, tips and opinions rather than just make people go away with their own ideas to avoid conflict or a sales flop.