Well well well my beauts, hasn’t it been a while?! In my 8 month hiatus from itskbang.com I have been working like crazy, holidaying it up, turning 31 with my besties in Turkey and more recently getting my face cut open.

So let’s talk about that last one- you know me girl, I’m ALL about the real talk; so wether you’re interested in surgery yourself, or just wanna look at me looking tore up from the floor up (hey haters) then you know your girl is back with some SERIOUS surgery realness. Take my hand baby, I’ve missed us…

So where do I start? If I’m honest, I have never hated my face- I actually quite like it, however I have always always always hated my nose. It’s definitely not the worst snib in the world but as much as my mum and dad are beauts, his long pointy and her small shorty just didn’t hit my face in the right way (genetically speaking). So after years of hating it, one day I just decided that I was going to nut up and just make the change that I knew would make me happy.

I researched different options and since I have an apartment in Turkey that was my first consideration. I consulted with Elite Aftercare in Izmir (the closest city to my apartment and also where all the TOWIE girls have been) but to be honest, the thought of going to a place I love to be miserable for 2 weeks was enough to put me off; Turkey is my happy place and I wanna keep it that way. Plus, I have never had any type of surgery before so I needed my mum, and homegirl is in Scotland- so that was that idea finished.

I went on Google (because where the eff else?) and started arranging consultations with a few places in Glasgow – one of which (Expression Facial Surgery) turned out to be the same place I go for my lip filler (Elanic Clinic) so I felt like this was a sign from the surgery Gods that this was the place for me.

TIPS FOR CONSULTATION

1. Know exactly what you want to change/ enhance about your nose
2. Have realistic expectations (no you can’t just have an Angelina boo, thats not how it works)
3. Ask questions- this is probably the only time you’ll see your surgeon until the morning of surgery so think about what you want to know beforehand to avoid additional appointments/ time wasting.
4. Get your cash straight- Elanic offer financing as an option so if this is the route you want to take, I’d recommend having all the relevant info for a finance application with you in case you want to book it in straight after the consultation.
5. I paid my £500 deposit on the night of consultation and the remaining balance is due in full 2 weeks before surgery if you’re not going for finance.

In my consultation Mr Ray answered all my questions and took photos of my face. We then discussed what I wanted (bridge narrowing, small bump removal, slight projection decrease-I watch ALOT of surgery shows so I knew exactly what I wanted.) He then made the changes on the pictures of my face in the most badass version of Photoshop ever so I could have an IDEA of what I would look like (not guaranteed FYI). I was explicitly clear that although I want the changes, I definately didnt want to look like a different person, and Mr Ray was adamant that he is extremely reserved in terms of changes to the face and he gave me complete confidence in his ability to give me my dream nose which was extremely comforting for me in making such a huge decision.

Fast foward 2 months and POP POP ITS SHOWTIME…

So a few things running through my mind when this picture was taken; I am the worlds biggest idiot/ actually I loved my old nose why have I done this?/ why do my lips look like glistening sausages and finally, all the lube they put in my eyes is stinging like a MF’er.

But lets rewind for a sec as theres something very important I need to discuss. I watched and read ALOT of rhinosplasty blogs and vlogs prior to surgery and not ONE of these bishesss even remotely prepared me for the absolute emotional tirade that I was about to embark on.

So I get to the hospital the morning of, all cool, a little anxious but that normal right?! Had a quick consultation with Mr Ray (note: if you still have questions, write them down- I had questions but I was so TURNT UP with nerves that I completely forgot what I wanted to know, and my name, and why the fuck I was doing this). Got into my hospital gown (note-wear cotton only panties on surgery day or else you have to take them off for surgery!).

Next you’ll say goodbye to your loved one (at this point I’m still relatively sane) and then you walk to the recovery area to be prepped.

Now Im not sure why, but the second the lady asked me to hop on the trolley to be wheeled to the Operating Room I completely, entirely and embarrassingly lost my SHIT. Cue me having an absolute meltdown, crying my eyes out with my bare bum sticking out the back of my gown (always keeping it sexy ya know?!). EVENTUALLY they got me on the trolley and rolled to the OR where I met my aneasthetist. As soon as she started asking me questions I broke down AGAIN! The staff were all sooooooo lovely to me and held my hand as they sedated me after confirming about 100 times that I did infact want to continue with surgery. Despite my amateur dramatics, I did, and within 2 seconds I was out cold.

Immediately after surgery and the first thing I remember is being moved back into my bed and I am FREEZING and holy SHIT this ice pack on my face needs to be gone. I felt totally sound minded when I woke up and obvz the first thing I did was take selfies…brace yo’selves, I am not cute!

This was maybe 1 hour after surgery so give me a break…

Surprisingly the most pain I experienced at this point was that they had taped my baby hair down and I had to get my mum to pull it out from under the plaster- but other than that, ALL FINE!

Some tips for your first night post op-

• Take Vaseline girl, your lips are gonna be dry
• Buy BioXtra dry mouth gel (mine didnt get delivered in time and I NEEDED it)
• You have to sleep sitting up and I couldnt sleep at all as I kept coughing (hence previous tip)
• Take your ipad/kindle anything to keep you from being bored
• DONT watch Botched. MY MISTAKE.

Let me be clear, there is very little pain but extreme discomfort. You have packing in each nostril and throughout the night these effing nose tampons are going to be the bane of your existence- they will continue to be infuriating until they are pulled out the next day (worst and best feeling ever). But anyway, enough chat, lets look at me looking ugly…

DAY 2-

Bruising in full force- I got one beaut Smokey eye which I loved. Some slight ability to breathe with aid of ibuprofen and Otrivine nasal spray. Vaguely able to taste but couldnt decifer what was what. DO NOT YAWN DO NOT YAWN DO NOT YAWN.

I learned a tip to stop sneezing (you cant sneeze for 10 days)- if you feel a sneeze, immediately jam your tongue into the roof of your mouth and suck hard. – Its works, trust me!

DAY 4

Bruising is now yellow and I am bored as hell. Can taste strong flavours but hurt my face last night eating a full pizza. No big facial expressions without the whole damn cast moving and hurting me. Face is now itching under the plasters. ANNOYING.

DAY 6 (below)

Today I fixed my hair and braved the big bad outside world and went to Subway- people stared and looked away until I openly made a fool of my face and then they lightened up and we all had a great ole laugh at my expense. My best pal Naomi took pity on me and took me to the Fort shopping and for Wagamamas- you know shes your ride or die gal when shes dining publicly with your Hannibal Lector looking ass trying to sook ramen without it splashing on my mask. LOVE YOU BOO.

DAY 7

Mask comes off tomorrow and I feel like I’m gonna miss it (is this Stockholm Syndrome as TECHNICALLY the mask is holding me captive????!) – I have officially driven myself insane with boredom and anxiety that my nose underneath is nothing more than a Michael Jackson replica and I hate my life. Bruising mainly yellow, can breathe and taste almost as normal.

CAST REMOVAL DAY

Nurse taking off my cast realises I am in no fit state to be seeing the reveal as my paranoia of my new face is at an all time high. We both have a look of sheer terror on our faces as I approach the mirror to see if I’m going to need sedated. I’m shaking, I feel sick, my head hurts, my stomach hurts, my life hurts.

OH MY GOD I AM IN LOVE WITH MY NEW NOSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. At first glance I burst out crying (standard) but finally happy tears! I look like myself, but he has done literally every single thing I asked. I hug the nurse, race home, wash my face (gently) and get some make up on this wee baddie. Of course still exceptionally swollen but you can see immediately the difference in profile.

The majority of the swelling goes down in a month or 2 but your nose will continue to heal for 1 year internally so it will continue to have minor tweaks from months 3 to 12. I am obsessed, my confidence is through the roof ( no real change there but that mask had me SHOOK honey). I even went on a first date 3 Days after cast removal (concealer is now my best friend.)

Now just over 2 weeks post op I can see major improvements from even last week and its only going to continue. I still have some skin issues from the cast (it broke me out REAL bad) but this wee baby is the gift that keeps on giving!

So there you have it beauts, my all singing all dancing Diary of a Nose Job. Before I sign off and go take some more selfies I just wanna say…

• Surgery is not for everyone, but it was for me- think about the risks, magnitude of change and if you are prepared to deal with potential complications.
• Do your research on surgeons, rhinoplastys themselves and what you really want to change.
• Do not go for the cheapest option…its yo face girl.
• Follow ALL pre and post op instructions!
• Be prepared for the stress and anxiety that comes with electing to go under anaesthetic, and the week of ‘not knowing’ post operation- IT IS NOT EASY.
• If you do go ahead, and you are a dramaqueen like me, keep re-reading this blog so you know what to expect and feel free to slide into my DM’s for moral support from ya girl ❤

For me, I feel like this was the best decision I have made and honestly wish I’d done it sooner. I would however, encourage any of you beauts if thinking about surgery of any kind, to take your time to consider everything and do your research. Changing your face or your body with surgery is a huge decision and not everyone is as happy with their results as I am. All you can do is make sure you are 100% comfortable with your choices and please do not rush in.

I’ve had SO many messages already from girls and guys who were following my Instagram story (still available on my instagram page) considering surgery and I am so down to help anyone who has questions- hit me up on Facebook/ Instagram or Snapchat (username itskbang), you know I got you boo.

See ya next time baby,

KBang xxx