Nose job or not?

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Have NC’d for this but have been around since CountessDracula and icod ruled the roost, all fields etc etc.
I am nearly 50. Half a lifetime ago my then-partner broke my nose. I neither reported it nor got it properly fixed at the time. I did (eventually) leave him and am now v happy in my life. However my nose is prettty squint and I have been contemplating having it fixed. However (pt II) I’ve always disliked my nose. So if I were to lash out on a nose job, I’d struggle not to ask for some of the changes I’ve always thought would make me look ‘better.’
Part of the reason I ended up with an abuser was low self-esteem. I have worked bloody hard (and spent £££ on therapy!) to try to improve this. So my question is: in my shoes - which are fortunate enough to be able to contemplate the cost of surgery - would you:

1. fix the broken nose, a visible sign of trauma on my face, but do nothing else;

2. go the whole hog and fancy up my schnozz while I’m paying for it;

3. ignore the nose and have a fabulous jaw lift (cf Dame Doom’s outstanding results);

4. save the money and go on holiday; or

5. Other (please specify)?

I am genuinely interested in any/all replies, thank you

I vote for either 3 or 4. Jaw lift or special holiday.

I'd say 1 or 2, based on the fact that I don't like my own nose and also had it broken and not fixed!
I have heard previously (from an ENT bod) that with noses you should have the least amount of work done possible, but that was about 30 years ago so might be outdated advice.

I'd say 2 and 3 - fancy nose AND a jaw lift, if money is no object.

Potentially…

1. Other.

Have you seen liquid nose jobs? Would that get the result you’re after?

I say go the whole hog. I had a modest boob job 10 years ago and don't regret it at all. It's one of those things people try to talk you out of but I can honestly say it has done wonders for my confidence.

2 if it reminded me of bad times and I genuinely hated my snout, I’d go for it.

We tried to talk my friend out of a nose job cos we thought she looked lovely and none of us had ever noticed her nose. She ignored us - and now she looks completely fabulous. Totally worth it.

Thanks everyone, lots of food for thought!

1. my nose is wide rather than long or crooked but I'd get a nose job tomorrow if I could get an A list celeb surgeon to do it.

Honestly, if you’re unhappy with your nose and jawline, I’d have both done if you can afford it.

If savings won’t stretch that far, do the Bose first and jaw lift can come when the funds are available.

Life is too short to not fix things that can be fixed.

If your not happy with your nose and never have been, get it done. But be careful who does it because they dont all do a fantastic job.

Without seeing you its hard to say which would be the best option. Sounds to me like the nose. Then jaw lift perhaps at a later stage. Why not make an appointment with a reputable cosmetic surgeon for a consutation. I think I'd go to a private hospital with a cosmetic surgery department rather than one of those cosmetic clinic type places that are always advertising.

I had my nose done in April and I’m so glad I did. I can’t comment on what you should do but if you want to do something - or many somethings - just do it! You deserve it!

Just repair the broken nose if you feel it will close that chapter. I honestly believe that cosmetic surgery rarely improves anyone. So number 1 and then be thoroughly proud of yourself for moving on and living your best life. Spend the money on anything that makes you feel happy.

In your situation, I'd go the whole hog and get the nose completely fixed.

I had mine done over 25 years ago and have never regretted it. I don't feel self conscious about my nose now.

When I decided I wanted it done, I actually approached my GP and he referred me as a private patient to the consultant who did NHS plastic surgery in the area. At least I knew he was trusted and that I could rely on him.