Dealing with a new face. Anyone else?

[amgula]

Last week I had what might be my "last" surgery.
While going through the many many surgeries, I always had a
mental picture or an "ideal" of what I wanted to look
like when finished.



Already, even though the lip and nose are still a little
swollen and red, I can tell I've reached that ideal.
Congratulations, right? A fleeting thought passed through my mind
that I want to share-I think I miss my former, character-rich
face! I'm sure I'll get over it, but I was not prepared for the
feelings of looking like just anyone else. Funny isn't it?



Has any one else experienced this?

[pdholo1@tiger.towson.edu]

I had maxillofacial surgery a couple summers ago and it was
really strange looking in the mirror and not being familiar with
the reflection. It takes time, but then it becomes you. Not only
did my appearance change, peoples behavior toward me changed
(made friends more easily, especially with guys) and my
confidence increased. I look and feel like a totally different
person than before the surgery. Sometimes I feel guilty that my
new improved face changed my personality and made me a more
comfortable, likeable person. But in this society appearance is
so impt. that I couldn't help but feel inadequate before.

[eads@caves.net]

I was hoping maybe you could answer some of my questions I
have about the surgery you have had done. I've been strongly
considering it, but I would like to know more about it, what you
had to go through, how you feel now, and I hate to ask, but how
much did it cost and did insurance cover any of it? Please if
anyone can answer my questions, please e-mail me at
eads@caves.net Thank you so much Stacy