As Plain as the Nose on My Face

Why I Got Septoplasty & Rhinoplasty, And Why I Want To Be Completely Transparent About It

“You’re damned if you do; you’re damned if you don’t. Try too hard, and you’re disgusting; don’t try at all, and you’re invisible.” - Anne Helen Petersen, Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud: The Rise and Reign of the Unruly Woman

On March 6th, 2024, I walked into the bathroom of a hospital in Los Angeles and as I gazed into the mirror at my reflection, I didn…