I’m 21 and will finish college in 5 months. I have a bump on my nose that has been the bane of my existence and caused me lots of bullying and self-esteem issues. I’ve wanted a nose job since I was at least 13 or 14 and finally got the support of my parents who are both doctors themselves. I suffer from anxiety and am more concerned about going under surgery and anesthesia than about the recovery process since I’ve heard it’s like a bad cold and requires lots of ice for swelling. I am specifically concerned about the risks that can come from anesthesia since there are cases of people dying on the operating table. I 100% want to do this for myself to have better self-esteem and feel prettier. I’m also sick of feeling like an ugly duckling and having to hear people make obnoxious comments on my nose. This still happens to me as I recently had a senile old man while I was in a Dunkin Donuts and an Uber driver ask me if I’m Jewish because of my nose (I’m not). If anyone here has a similar experience I’d really appreciate any advice. I already booked 2 consultations with board-certified surgeons near me (I live in Westchester NY).
If your parents are both doctors and support your decision to do this, sounds like it makes sense from both a personal and medical standpoint. Your parents surely wouldn’t support you doing this if they thought there was a serious risk for you. Go for it and enjoy your new nose.
There is always a risk with any procedure but rhinoplasty is something that has been performed for over 50 years. It sounds like it’s something you’ve wanted for a long time, and it sounds like you know your own mind. If you have confidence in your surgeon, there’s no reason not to proceed.
Go enjoy. Pain for a few days is nothing in the scope of your life. With both parents MDs, I’m sure you’ll have excellent care
Dude, I’m Jewish, and I think that the “typical” Levantine nose is extremely striking and attractive, bump and all.
That being said - what you are talking about seems to be one of the simplest forms of rhinoplasty, and the risks are minimal. The risks of dying under anesthesia are about the same as dying in an auto accident.
Moreover, if you do not have any of the common risk factors, you even less likely to die under anesthesia.
If you really feel that rhinoplasty will help your quality of life, I would go forward with it.
I had rhinoplasty about 40 years ago. Best thing I’ve ever done. I went from having a nose that was the thing you’d notice most about me to having one you’d never notice. One of my daughters has a prominent nose but her other features are better, she’s very pretty in a way I was not. I told her I’d had my nose done and she asked if I’d let her do the same. When I said yes but also stressed what I just said, she said “no, I like my looks, I was just wondering if you’d say I could”
But if you’re like me and feel like its just a too distracting part of you, I say: Go for it! The risks are minimal.
I have a close relative who had her nose done. It has since started collapsing and the collagen has shifted so her new nose is no longer straight. She’s developed some medical issues now and can’t safely have it corrected. She would never allow her daughter (who inherited the same nose) to have hers done.
Do the consultations with the surgeons. And get some help with research about the anesthesia. You will feel happier about that if you can be screened for those risks. If you do find out that you are a risk for a specific type of anesthesia, there may be other options available to you.
How do you “not allow” an adult to do something to their body?
A nose that is collapsing was probably not done by a good surgeon.
OP, you are young and healthy, presumably. Your top considerations would be finding a board certified plastic surgeon who has done this surgery many MANY times. Don’t go too aggressive (see experience above) or choose a physician who is suggesting something really aggressive (i.e. really narrow or a promise of a completely different nose).
If you are a healthy individual with no family history of bad reactions to anesthesia, your chances of dying on the table are practically nil unless you go to some back alley practice in a third world country.
You’re going to be sore for a while, and you’ll probably question your decision and your entire life while laying in bed taking painkillers. That’s normal 
The end-result will be worth the pain. Anesthesia isn’t anything to worry about, unless you’re hitting on the nursing staff when you’re loopy
Sounds exciting! Your parents can talk to you about your fears.