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I am two years post-op (upper jaw surgery to correct an underbite). My self-confidence was already very low before I had surgery, making me terribly shy, paranoid and quite low sometimes but I fully expected things to change after the operation. But I could tell from the minute the swelling went down that nothing was going to change, and when my braces were removed I felt even worse... because at least when I had braces, people could think I was ugly but at then at least that I was trying to sort it out! I was told by my surgeon that I would be much more classically beautiful after surgery but my teeth are far too small like horrible tombstones, my chin still sticks a mile and I can't deal with my nose, its huge, droops and even worse than before the skin wrinkles at the top when I make certain faces where the bone structure of my nose altered after surgery. Contrary to the normal smile I was expecting to be left with I still absolutely hate my teeth. My appearance is always on my mind. I am graduating from University next year and I genuinely feel like unless something gives (ie, my appearance changes) then I will struggle keeping a job (I do an arts degree and networking is important but something I just cant do) and I can't see myself ever having a relationship or a family as my low confidence means even looking at men is an uphill struggle! At my first surgical consultation for my jaw surgery it was suggested that I would also benefit from a nose job, but this was only offered to me privately (which I can't afford, neither can my family) What would be the chances of getting one on the NHS?

Chances of getting a rhinoplasty on the NHS are slim, unless your nose deviates severely to one side to the point where it effects your breathing. It's still worth inquiring, though.

A rhinoplasty in continental Europe with a skilled surgeon can cost you less than £2000, surely if you save up you can afford this in no time at all? I'm a poor student and managed to save £2000 in a year.

If your teeth are too small, your can save up and pay for veneers. Same for the chin - if it's too big, you can consider a reduction genioplasty. The genioplasty might potentially be available on the NHS (you would have to inquire)