Would love to hear about your own experiences with this ❤️ Let me know if you've been through something similar in the comments! And like I said in the description, I will do my best to answer as many questions as possible!
I HATED my forehead for so long and my teeth. It wasn't for over decades that I would go anywhere without bangs to cover my forehead and would feel so conscious without the. To this day I'm still a little conscious about my teeth. I eventually grew into my face, but also I think just felt more confident as a person. At the end of the day, whatever makes you feel good about yourself do it for you and that's totally fine. I'd like to age gracefully, but I'd never say no to a little help too. All about balance.
I really like my face from the front, but it was only when I started to apply for agencies that I realised my side profile is very weak. I’ve felt really embarrassed about sending those photos in because I feel like it just doesn’t look like me ! And also now when posing I’m very cautious not to turn my head to far from to the Side. I know it’s a large part of modelling to “know your angles” but I feel like my insecurities are really holding me back. I want to love myself as I am but I’m also worried that I won’t be able to progress in the industry because my side profile isn’t as good... any suggestions would be much appreciated ! Xxxx
“i want to apologize to all the women i have called beautiful before i’ve called them intelligent or brave i am sorry i made it sound as though something as simple as what you’re born with is all you have to be proud of when you have broken mountains with your wit from now on i will say things like you are resilient, or you are extraordinary not because i don’t think you’re beautiful but because i need you to know you are more than that” ― rupi kaur
When I was a teenager I also wanted a nose job really bad. But I never got it because of the lack of money. But now I love my nose. Even my boyfriend loves it and thinks it's the cutest nose ever. Maybe that was the reason why I started to like my own nose more. And I'm glad I haven't done anything to it. So if someone feels like they hate something about themselves, trust me, with time you will learn how to love it.
@Raghad Mor I have something similar, not with my nose but with my skin. My skin is ok in real life, not the worst but not great, but in pictures it looks awful -- dry and oily at the same time, really tired and dull and lots of pimples. People have said that I'm prettier in real life. Like you, it screwed me over for so long. I tried to convince myself that it was just them and not me, and that in reality I was really beautiful, etc etc. But here's the thing: they were right. My skin did look better in real life. Granted, it was just the problems of teenage skin and after a lot of work and research, my skin looks better, if not perfect, now. But here's another thing... so what? So what if you are prettier in real life? Like Valeria says all the time there's more to life than your looks. If someone can't see past the so called problems with your nose, they probably aren't that interesting anyway. Valeria is a model and she still likely has things she sees in the mirror and thinks are "bad". The difference is, she accepts them and moves on. And ultimately they make her that much more beautiful. Hope that helps, because I feel like a few years ago I WAS thinking just like you. With some work and some introspection, things do get better.
Excellent honest video. When you refer to when you were young, "if I'm not pretty then what am I?" I think A LOT of young girls subconsciously have these thoughts. It's so important to discuss these topics and understand how to NOT pass these patterns on to our daughters. Finally the way you talk is so honest and raw. Thank you
This speaks to me on another level. I don’t know why I’m sharing this but I’ve always been known as the “smart one”, and it just stuck all my life and at one point like you said it became a label. And when I experienced my first failure at college I was crushed. Because if I’m not smart then what am I? Thank you so much for being you this is why you’re such a great role model❤️
Wow I really relate to your story (premed yikes) but it has been a journey and process to remember all the other reasons to love myself and be grateful for what I have. Hope you find your peace too 💕
Me. I got into college this year and luckily I've been doing really well. But I know (and this happened in high school) if I fail I'm going to be completely crushed lol I don't have a lot of friends I'm not really sociable and I feel very insecure when it comes to relationships: I'm always thinking that people are my friends out of pity. I've never dated anyone. I don't think I'm ugly but there are a lot of prettier girls out there. So my good grades are the only admirable thing in me. If I didn't have them I don't even know how I would feel.
My exact same thoughts. I'm going through my first year at uni and it's the first time in my life that I have ever struggled with my studies, even tho I am achieving good marks, just not the ones that i'm used to. I'm at a point that I don't know who i am anymore of if I have chosen the right career. Just lost.
willy wonka I can completely relate to what you‘re saying, but I just wanted to say that you seem like a lovely person and I‘m sure there‘s more to you than being smart!
Wow, a lot of times I feel so ugly because I have really bad skin and my facial features are not the best. It’s weird seeing someone so beautiful express so many of the things I’ve felt. I’ve always said, oh, if only I’d look like this or that then I would be happy or feel better. But, you’re right, fixing something externally is not necessarily the solution. It’s often an inner mindset that one has that doesn’t let one grow as a person. I guess I’ve always known this, but it’s still hard to deal with, especially when you’ve been made fun of because of your physical appearance, and it breaks your heart that you’ll never be considered beautiful by society standards. Thank you for sharing, and you’re beautiful inside out.❤️
I think personally that everyone looks better just by beliving that they are good looking and by caring for their own health.dont be so harsh on yourself , girls can be mean out of jelousy sometimes
Valeria! you don’t know how relatable this video is, since 12 my nose has been my biggest insecurity and i felt everything you talked about. The obsession with pretty was so real for me as well growing up and my nose too became so over exaggerated in my head and what I pinpointed as the thing that held me back from being confident; especially with pursuing work on camera that I didn’t have control over. (aka why i do youtube & nothing else lol) This video is such a reminder, fixing an outward “imperfection” doesn’t change the mindset of not believing in yourself. Working on that one myself, thanks for this video
I’m so proud of you that you addressed it, so many TH-camrs would have just avoided the subject, you really are an inspiration in every aspect of life. And yes you are pretty but you are also so much more xxx
You really didn't have to address this but thank you for doing this, I got a nose job too, but like you said, it really doesn't fix your insecurities :)
I think there isnt a woman out there that is not self-conscious of their looks. But changing things, as you said, does not change insecurities. I think we as women need to realise is that just because another woman looks pretty does not mean that you are not, she is pretty like her and you are pretty like you. Its hard to learn but important. I respect your honesty, gorgeous as always xx
Omg, I asked that question in the comment section this week and you directly responded to it. I am crazy in love with your honesty and dedication to your fans.
Valeria, I have to say my honest opinions. I've been watching you for 6-7 months and I normally do not even spend my time on listening to people on youtube, however I've been hooked with listening to you. You've completely became a routine, I make a coffee and listen to you, or while I'm doing my hair. Listening to you gives me a lot of inspiration and your adorable family gives me so much positiveness!! I hope you see this :) Thanks for this!!
I think your nose was really nice and your face looked just as pretty. I can relate, but I think I got over it. Sometimes I really don’t like it but today, I wouldn’t change it. You are amazing Vale!! Keep it up!!
At first I was annoyed that you had to film this video and adress it, because I know some people were being a real pain in the ass about it, literally like you're hiding that you killed someone. That being said, now that I've watched the video, I'm so glad you made it, because what you talk about in the end, will hopefully be a really big lesson and inspiration to young women who are watching you. Work on ourselves is never really on a surface level! But even as adults we often think "if i only had .... " I would feel so much better. I'm glad you talked about your confidence and issues in such a helpful way. It's so crazy, you had this "bad" nose, probably thought "why me" at the time, and now years later you're making a video about it and probably helping so many young girls feel better about their own noses! God always uses us for greater good.
i'm glad people are real about their surgeries. if somebody doesn't mention it and is in the public eye it makes you very insecure. like 'Wth is wrong with me why does she look so good now? what has she done? am I just born to end up ugly?'but no she is being honest and is telling us it is okay to look the way you are born and that she wasn't born perfect either just gives people that idolize her a better feeling for reality. and in media, especially with young impressionable people around, you should be real about body image. and what somebody can realistically achieve without surgery. so they don't feel like they were born wrong.
Sam sure it can be narcissistic if it’s at your root jealousy. But most of the time it’s rooted in young girls being told they have to look a certain way, especially when they’re most impressionable which ruins their self esteem and can ruin them for many years.
You know I have always thought that you had a great nose (which is kinda random hahah). But now seeing the photos from before I can't decide which one I like the most. You look amazing either way
I didn't know at all! Anyway.. I love your soul , personality, and thoughts ! I'm a Korean youtuber who've been watching your videos and I love your energy ! 😍
Hearing you talk about how you didn't exactly have a role model to look up to when it comes to self love and confidence makes me so proud of your growth. I always appreciated your videos where you preach about self love, and the fact that you came from a very insecure mindset makes it that much more authentic, realistic and relatable. Thank you for sharing your story and continuing to inspire us ❤️
Yes, maybe its easier to have pimples and stuff like that today, but nobody in magazines has an *ugly* *nose* thats the problem. I'm 16 and I'm insecure about my nose, but if I operate it I'll find something else.. It's good that I know myself enough to recognize the problem. It's in my head, not on my face.
I can tell you right now. I've had a rhinoplasty and I have other problems I didn't have before. My breathing is better but now my nose runs all the time and I have small bumps on it that I didn't have before from where it was broken and scar tissue I assume. So although I don't necessarily regret getting it done I have other issues that I'm unhappy with so I would definitely give it a lot of thought. I also had a revision and still don't love it! Just wanted to let you know my experience and they aren't always perfect.
That was such an intelligent, mature and TRUE response. Wow. You’re dead right. Get it girl with that brain and demeanour if yours because that’s what’s blowing strangers like me away 😮 Spend that time on your happiness and success rather than unachievable beauty standards and stale sadness x
@@jessicalemke4571 it's life changing seriously! Everyone has a different experience of the process, for me it was very painful the first 3 days but then it was more the struggle to do almost everything that was the hardest but the end results and effect it has on your life is I think the same for all ! Also keep in mind that the procedure and post op treatments may vary depending on where you live. I did mine in France and had to stay at the hospital the first 3 days. I may be wrong but I think in the US you can go home the same day. It would have been too much for me tbh. Anyways it's hard to keep everything in a comment, please let me know if you have a specific question.
I always hated the gap in between my teeth. I wanted braces to fix it and my parents couldn't afford it. I wouldn't ever smile in pictures because I hated the way it looked. But right before my wedding when I was 18 I realized that I had to get over it because I couldn't let not smiling ruin my wedding day. Ever since then I've learned to love it and be proud of the gap in between my two front teeth. It makes me very unique and beautiful and different from everyone else. Turns out one of my wedding photographs was used on 10 billboards around Atlanta for a bride show for a few years. :D I would just say to any teenager, wait until you're mature enough to love yourself for who you are, then if even then you want to change yourself as an adult, go ahead its your choice.
In my class there is a girl with a gap in her teeth and she is one of the most gorgeous girls in school and I honestly think that she has one of the most beautiful smiles I have ever seen
I love my teeth gap but I am getting braces bc I have some weird teeth 😂😂😂 but I really wish to keep my teeth gap if possible 😂 Idk it’s been a part of me and I do what I would do if I wouldn’t look the way i Do with a teeth gap and sound the way I sound w a teeth gap 😂😂😂
I don’t want to invalidate your feelings but I want to say that in this age of social media girls are shown to have even less confidence and more desire to conform to standards of beauty that are impossible to live up to. Surgeries have increased. Suicides have increased. Perhaps you seeing different things now is a factor of your maturity. 15 year old girls are still riddled with insecurity.
The teenage years will always be hard. People (adults and kids) will always have insecurities. I do think, however, that there is more acceptance in different types of beauty in today's world. Brands are coming out with more realistic bodies to show the world (i.e., not photoshopped) because people have demanded that they do so. Look at Aerie's whole line of ads, for example. Celebrities are also able to show themselves in a more realistic light through social media...no makeup, struggles, medical conditions, etc. Compared to 1950s Hollywood, celebrities are viewed extremely differently in 2021. And finally, surgeries have increased because they are more commonplace and are more affordable. I don't think it only has to do with them being solely tied to an increase in insecurities. Correlation does not equal causation.
I could immediately tell you had a nose job. Like a more youthful smaller looking nose. To me, the size of your nose doesn’t fit the face. It’s like taking a baby’s nose and putting it on an adult’s face. Just made me initially sad how we are obsessed with looking younger and made to feel bad if we don’t look perfect. But you should never judge a book by its cover. You aren’t shallow but human. Ultimately we make choices based on different reasons. And after hearing you be so honest and open it made me realize I had made presumptions about you and you are a lot more than the way you look
SO much respect to valeria for being so honest and open about this. I always knew she had a nose job because I saw on forums but actually coming out with all her explanations is really valuable for people out there and they are so reasonable and justifiable. I also really like the outcome and think it suits her face very well x
This is in no way intended as hate, but I have wondered before if you’ve had a nose job. I have a lot of physical insecurities personally, my nose being one of them, and I always thought your nose was so cute and petite. Of course, you look beautiful before and after! I appreciate you sharing :)
@Vendela 67, I don't think we have the right to shame a person for plastic surgery but I think we still have a duty to be concerned. For me, it appears that if comparison and society's standard of beauty wasn't so toxic than plastic surgery would only be wanted when it is medically needed. The question is why people have a preconceived notion of what beauty is. Are we born with these insecurities or we conditioned to have them? To have a balanced and healthy relationship with oneself by taking care of every part of yourself.
@@MADEbySOUL Who does a surgery to please others? I think everyone who wants a surgery and to change their features, it's because they want to like how they look, they do it for their own liking. It's not about society and standards. If it is for someone, that's fucking sad and pathetic even. :)
@Melissa I am so confused thinking about this topic. Everyone says they are doing it for themselves to feel better in their skin (not for others), but there is a preconceived notion of how you are supposed to look like that is put in our head from the outside. So to me it seems like trying to satisfy the outside voice that tells you have to change the way you look in order to fit some beauty standards. I am genuinely confused, because that does not seem to me like doing it for yourself in the end. Not that I am against it, just seems really unnecessary in most cases.
Your words hit me hard. Thank you for sharing what was once your biggest insecurity. I’m so glad now you’ve become such a beautiful person, especially within.
I would have never thought you had a nose job because it looks perfectly proportional to your face! Rhinoplasty is a familiar topic for me because I broke my nose when I was about 8 or 9 and that left me with a completely different nose than I used to have. I strongly considered plastic surgery for a really long time and I went to different consultations but I was scared that I wouldn't like the way my nose would turn out. Anyways, I decided to wait it out because I was told I should wait until my face is "fully developed" to get surgery, but not too long ago I decided I don't want to go through surgery because it just sounds scary. I don't plan to get my nose done and I think over the years I've become more and more confident 💓
Ruth Marie Ruth Marie Exactly the same story here Otherwise it’s not my nose, but i get face burns under my right cheek to the angle of my jaw when i was 2 years old, the doctors then told my parents that i have to wait until 18 when my face will be all developed, by then i went to different plastic surgeons but i wasn’t sure about the results and no one assures me about the result, so i decided to wait specially that i was about to graduate and getting to college, then i didn’t want to stop my life because of that, otherwise i wasn’t insecure about it, i accepted trough time and have been something that made me more confident and powerful, few years later i went to other doctors but i wasn’t sure about it at all so i decided even against my parents will not to do it and to enjoy my life and embrace how perfectly i’m imperfect 🤗
I really feel that I needed to thank you for this video. I’m 18, and since I was 14 I wanted to have plastic surgery, because I don’t feel comfortable with my nose, and same as you, I think all my features on my face are small compared to my nose, which I think it ruins everything. Listening to you made me cry, because I felt that you were talking to me directly. I’ve been so insecure about my nose since I was a teenager, and to me it is very difficult to talk about all the situation with my parents, specially with my father, who just wouldn’t understand. I don’t think nose job could solve all my self-steem problems, but I’m sure I will feel better, and that’s what I want. Also, I think nobody can tell you what not to do with your body, because is only yours, and nobody neither have the right to judge you about your decisions. Sadly, we live in a world where is easy to talk shit about others not knowing what they have gone through. Again, thank you. You talked a lot about people today on the internet talking about this topics and helping others, and I actually think yourself are one of those people, one of those who I’m grateful to follow. You are so smart and honestly after I listened to you I’m having a lot of new thoughts around my rhinoplasty.
Nahomi Velarde Try cheeks fillers since I do them my nose looks 10times smaller , and I ma not always complaining about it ;) and they are temporary 😺👍
I completely understand you, because people always keep telling me that I am pretty and that was also my label, so I was always questioning myself like Is this the only thing have? But it kinda affected me in a positive way. I studied a lot and worked hard so I can prove that I am not only a blond pretty girl. I am more that that! :) Love ya ♥
Valeria, I have to admit I was considering unsubscribing from your channel as I felt you were sharing a lot of content ‘for the sake of content’. I LOVE this video, many wise words, thank you! I am staying put 😘😂
I could tell right off the bat when I first started watching you that you had a nose job. Not a bad thing, but I feel like you can just tell! And I’m glad you are so open and honest, beautiful before and after💛
I'm a teenager myself and I would just like to say that this video should be shown to every single female teenager out there! This video really made me think!
I love how ironic it is that you talk about not having a role model before, but now, you are one.. you became the role model you are looking for and so much more..thank you for being you valeria!❤️
I'm so happy, that you had the nose job. I watch your videos for maybe 2 years and I was always thinking about "how she can look so perfect, how she can be so perfect?! " and mostly "why I'm not so perfect?" and I always had a really big problem with my nose, I always wanted the small cute nose like yours. I was thinking about "why you can have it and I can't." And now I'm happy, that I know that no one is perfect, everyone has some problem . We all have that one thing that we dont like about our selves and its okay. Thank you sweetie ♥
I had a nose job 3 months ago and listening to yourself describing your process felt like listening to me (except for the modeling part) I thought that fixing my nose would fix my self-love and that it was ALL I needed to finally "feel like myself"... that couldn't have been more far away from reality. In these past 3 months I learned that loving yourself is a choice you have to make everyday in order to truly make it. I learned that I will never look perfect, because (and this is not said as a cliche) perfection doesn't exist, even more if we are talking about something so subjective as beauty. I am glad I had this surgery not because the way I look now, but because I now know that the only approval I need is mine, and that the only kind comments I wish to get everyday about my looks are from myself. You are never going to see yourself in the mirror on a daily basis and think "oh, now I'm perfect" and trust me, there is nothing more relieving than realizing that that's not what you need and that that's not what you should be searching for.
I was bullied my entire childhood for my nose, It is bigger than the rest of my features. Is funny cause i didnt think it was big until people started to let me know, Thank you for sharing this i relate so much to moving my head in pictures so it will look smaller. I wish i could have a nose job cause even today sometimes i still feel so insecure, but i feel like if i have a nose job people wont stop commenting on how fake and shallow i am. Thats my biggest insecurity along with my big ears lol. To everyone reading this, embrace the things that make you unique, i might not be so pretty but there are people out there with serious disabillities. Thanks Valeria for sharing this. It is so personal we love u girl 💓
Same here. Some people make fun of my nose, makes me want to get a nose job. To have it slimmer, smaller. Maybe then, I wouldn't feel less pretty, less of a person.
Wow you had the most characteristic nose which matches your face. But you look softer with this cutie nose. Seriously, I prefer your old. But both are nice on you
I can really relate to being described as pretty and nothing else, it took me a long time to realize I was smart - like book smart - bc all I was ever told was that I looked nice. I think it’s such a disservice to young girls. Thank so much for sharing your story 💕
I had a nosejob when i was 18. And you've just spoken my mind in this video. It was a big insecurity for me too. After my nosejob i had the same feeling, the nose problem was gone, but i was still insecure about other parts of my body. It took me 5 years to finally start loving myself. Thank you a lot for sharing your story❤️
Your response is so classy! I have major respect for mother because she listened to you. Many parents (including mine) turned a deaf ear to my concerns and insecurities as a teen. This led to mental illness and bullying. I wish someone would have taken me seriously, no I'm not condoning underage surgery but parents please listen to your teenagers not everything is a "phase" or a joke! 💓💓💓💓
Valeria, I've never thought that you've had a nose job. I'm shocked. It's weird because I'm going to my second rhinoplasty consultation tomorrow. I'm not insecure. I mean I don't think my caucasian nose is so ugly or I have to change it, so I can feel more confident. It's just that I don't like the way it looks and I'm gonna change it. That's it. Btw in my first consultation I was explaining the doctor how I want to change the tip of my nose (I don't like really slim, kinda long noses like Kim Kardashian's which are very popular in my country). So I showed a picture of yours to him and asked him if he could do tip of my nose like yours and if it'd fit my face. Cause in my opinion yours kinda noses look more natural than those real slim noses. And he said "You do realize that this is not a natural nose, right?" And I was like what are you talking about you're lying. It's her original nose. So I gotta apologize him now😂 Anyways, sorry for my long ass comment. You look beautiful with both your original nose and this one. You're gorgeous. Thank you for being honest & sharing your story with us. Love you!💙
@@maika2449 I showed one of her pictures to him and told him that I want a natural looking, little, cute nose but I want the tip of my nose to look like Valeria's (in my country when you say I want a little nose doctors think you want a Kim Kardashian nose). And the doctor said this is not the most natural looking nose and she's got a nose job. (He was trying to tell me that if you want a nose like this you have to understand that this will not look like the most natural nose). And I kinda start arguing with him.
I have a friend who has exactly the same nose (and face almost) as Valeria. And I'm pretty sure she hasn't had a nose job 😉 (although now I'm not so sure ahah but no really it would be impossible..)
@@RosaGlee I'm not saying everyone who has a nose like Valeria's got a nose job. I've never even thought that Valeria's nose isn't original. It's what the doctor told me. But anyways natural looking or not I LOVE Valeria's nose and your friend is so lucky she's been blessed with a face like Valeria's.
So brave of you to share this I’m also Slovenian and I had my nose job done almost one year ago and after watching this video,I just felt how brave u are to talk about this because l was so scared to even told my friends that I did it ,but now after watching your video I understand how it’s important to love myself as I am Thank you so much Valeria,you are beautiful inside and out ❤️
Your words hit me hard and make me *almost* cry. When u said calling our little girl "pretty" can be received by them as "label" so that other aspects are outsided really brings me new perspective on valuing ourselves more than just on how we look. Thanku for sharing, Valeria❤
I think your nose was very Slavic :) I have similar nose (Poland here!) and I used to hate it. But now, at the age of 26, I'm finally OK with it, but I'm not saying I wouldn't fix it if I could :)
Thank you for your honesty! I always assumed it was a nose job because your nose is super tiny on your face. I love your natural slavic nose but I think everyone should do what they want with their own body. I think it's super cute that your oldest son has your original nose. A lot of respect and love for you and your content! xx
One day the majority of girls will have a nose job, lips done.. And everyone who hasn't done it will feel crap about themselves. Or we could just work on accepting that everyone's beauty is unique??
@@ElizabethMacias5 yes you're right. I never had them because my teeth are not that bad but now it's an insecurity for me because everyone else's are perfectly aligned
Rosalie T well for me personally I was bullied by almost everyone in my school who all made me feel like crap, which is what led to me getting a rhinoplasty, but I also don’t think everyone should get a nose job or lip fillers when they already have normal looking facial features. But I wish everyone did accept everyone on their unique beauty, sadly that’s not what a lot of people do and will bully people till they feel like they HAVE to get it. At least that’s what happened to me.
I'm so proud of you Valeria ( like a virtual bff ) ! The way you've shared your experience, THIS is the kind of talk that really empowers women because you talk about real issues, trials and a real time line in dealing with them. Your vlogs are precious to me , I've really wanted to highlight some of the things you've said in them to shift my perspective when it's skewed. Please do consider writing a BOOK ! I know it's a huge undertaking but you have a great team and a lot of material in your vlogs already. I for one would definitely buy it , mark pages and reread it ! Much love xoxo
Even though it might be obvious to some, i'm so glad you are comfortable talking about this! You look gorgeous before and you still do, but i feel its so important for young girls to know that getting plastic surgery is okay too! Being 16 myself, its so great hearing you be so open about this, you are an inspiration ❤
I wish I had a mother like that... My family always made fun of me for wanting a rhinoplasty even thought my appearance was one of the main reason for my long depression. Some years ago I had plastic surgery all by myself without any support and turns out it was a disaster and nobody helped me. Now my nose is ugly and broken which gave me breathing and other nose-related health issues on top of that, but nobody cares. They're just really happy that they can say "I told you so". Parents should support their children by making sure to address their insecurity before they put themselves at risk trying to fix their problems by themselves... Now I must have another surgery for my health but I'm so scared. It is a real traumatism.
@@flyingpotatoe1299 I think she could have found happiness before. But there isn't much point in regretting it. I would have less respect for her if she regretted it.
What I thought it was natural😨😨 Anyways I still love you!!❤️❤️❤️ Edit: thank you so much for being so honest 😍 I am so grateful for having you as a role model ❤️❤️❤️😘
I really, REALLY like you. There's so much more in you than a pretty face. Your vids make me smile and keep me entertained during a very dark period of my life. I am very grateful for all the funny, kind, clever, honest things you post.
Thank you so so so much for sharing and being transparent and vulnerable with us Valeria. I actually am going through something similar where a person keeps on sending hate messages in my inbox regarding plastic surgery I went through more than 10 years ago. Since then I've been thinking a lot about whether or not I should open this up to the public. Like you said, it's not that I'm ashamed of my past decisions but just want to be careful of what kind of personal information I put out there. Watching your video has helped me make up my mind and I've decided to share my experience and story to inspire someone else in the world, like you did to me. I'm not going to share it right away because I'm still not super comfortable with the idea yet, but I've made up my mind that definitely some day in the future, I will open it to the world. So, thank you so much again. Appreciate you! Best, Christina (growing content creator from NYC)
Thank you for making this video. I'm 21 but I hated my nose as long as I remember. If you had asked me just 6 months ago, I would say that there is no doubt I would get my nose fixed as soon as possible. But lately, it doesn't bother me that much and I have (maybe ironically) to thank social media for it. I'm still not a 100% at peace with it, but I'll give it some time.
I always thought that you had a nose job 😂 I had one too 1,5 years ago when I was 18. I’m so much happier with myself now and the quality of my life has changed drastically. 2 years ago I was always scared when someone looked at me in an angle where my nose looked buckled. It always made me soooo uncomfortable. It was fine from the front.. in that perspective my nose was small and looked nice but from the side it looks big because I had a hump on it... with my new nose I feel so much more confident. It wasn’t like I wasn’t confident or felt pretty before... sometimes I did but you can’t compare it to now.. it’s like my life is so much happier because I feel good in my skin and I know that other people can see that.
Thank you for this video! It's so important that you can't erase your insecurities by a plastic surgery. I wanted to get my lips done my boobs my nose... But as you said that wouldn't fix the problem. The problem is the insecurity can't be erased away just like that. Love yourself first
Thank you for making this! I am 16 and my biggest insecurity about my looks is that I have acne. Sometimes I like to imagine that if my acne would go away I'd be perfect and everyone would love me. It's really cool to see how even though you "fixed" what you were insecure about, it didn't make you feel any better. Change starts on the inside, the way you look does not dictate who you are😊
Same tbh, I recommend you to go to a dermatologist and not do any skin care youtube related or whatever you see on the internet if you are because every skin is different and that affects. Good luck! Ps: it is expensive, sometimes you just have to do an investment that is gonna give you something great at the end for a long time.
The way you explained the whole story is just amazing. I could tell it took a lot of courage . Watching this video while you were sharing your past experiences showed how much youve grown in every aspect ❤
I clicked this video because I also always had a thing about my nose - but I was really surprised with the perspective you gave to this conversation. My label growing up was “the smart one” (out of 3 girls) so my looks were a concern for me exactly because I was not praised for it. Thank you for giving such honesty about your journey and also touching the subject from a more self love and self esteem point of view - it really helped me to also question my own insecurities and slowly see myself as a whole person (not only a nose or a weight or a jean number). Sending love from Brazil 🇧🇷 ❤️
Would love to hear about your own experiences with this ❤️ Let me know if you've been through something similar in the comments! And like I said in the description, I will do my best to answer as many questions as possible!
Can I plz tell you about my experience with something like this ❤️ love you
I HATED my forehead for so long and my teeth. It wasn't for over decades that I would go anywhere without bangs to cover my forehead and would feel so conscious without the. To this day I'm still a little conscious about my teeth.
I eventually grew into my face, but also I think just felt more confident as a person. At the end of the day, whatever makes you feel good about yourself do it for you and that's totally fine. I'd like to age gracefully, but I'd never say no to a little help too. All about balance.
@@kianaleeteaho6986 Of course!
I really like my face from the front, but it was only when I started to apply for agencies that I realised my side profile is very weak. I’ve felt really embarrassed about sending those photos in because I feel like it just doesn’t look like me ! And also now when posing I’m very cautious not to turn my head to far from to the Side. I know it’s a large part of modelling to “know your angles” but I feel like my insecurities are really holding me back.
I want to love myself as I am but I’m also worried that I won’t be able to progress in the industry because my side profile isn’t as good... any suggestions would be much appreciated ! Xxxx
Valeria Lipovetsky you are so inspiring and beautiful.
To the doctor who did the nose job 🙌🏻 I thought this was your natural nose, he did a great job out there. Thank you for your honesty ❤️
same!!!!
Me too!
I'm wondering how to find a good doctor.
Can you please say where you got it done?
I dont like her new nose it looks boring and too average. I think her old nose is more like a "model"
“i want to apologize to all the women i have called beautiful
before i’ve called them intelligent or brave
i am sorry i made it sound as though
something as simple as what you’re born with
is all you have to be proud of
when you have broken mountains with your wit
from now on i will say things like
you are resilient, or you are extraordinary
not because i don’t think you’re beautiful
but because i need you to know
you are more than that”
― rupi kaur
What book is that from?
Omg I recognized it from the first word. I love rupi. Its from milk and honey btw.
Omg I recognized it from the first sentence. I love rupi. Its from milk and honey btw.
Nadia Dima lol
Milk and honey 😍
When I was a teenager I also wanted a nose job really bad. But I never got it because of the lack of money. But now I love my nose. Even my boyfriend loves it and thinks it's the cutest nose ever. Maybe that was the reason why I started to like my own nose more. And I'm glad I haven't done anything to it. So if someone feels like they hate something about themselves, trust me, with time you will learn how to love it.
My nose drives me to suicide idea .
TheMimilija Ultimately this is what we all need to do about ourselves. Self Love is one of the most important life lessons.
Thanks for sharing💜
Raghad Mor could be bad angles of even bad lighting
@Raghad Mor I have something similar, not with my nose but with my skin. My skin is ok in real life, not the worst but not great, but in pictures it looks awful -- dry and oily at the same time, really tired and dull and lots of pimples. People have said that I'm prettier in real life. Like you, it screwed me over for so long. I tried to convince myself that it was just them and not me, and that in reality I was really beautiful, etc etc.
But here's the thing: they were right. My skin did look better in real life. Granted, it was just the problems of teenage skin and after a lot of work and research, my skin looks better, if not perfect, now.
But here's another thing... so what? So what if you are prettier in real life? Like Valeria says all the time there's more to life than your looks. If someone can't see past the so called problems with your nose, they probably aren't that interesting anyway.
Valeria is a model and she still likely has things she sees in the mirror and thinks are "bad". The difference is, she accepts them and moves on. And ultimately they make her that much more beautiful. Hope that helps, because I feel like a few years ago I WAS thinking just like you. With some work and some introspection, things do get better.
@@favtotorro4913 same
Excellent honest video. When you refer to when you were young, "if I'm not pretty then what am I?" I think A LOT of young girls subconsciously have these thoughts. It's so important to discuss these topics and understand how to NOT pass these patterns on to our daughters.
Finally the way you talk is so honest and raw. Thank you
yeah this hit me hard!
This speaks to me on another level. I don’t know why I’m sharing this but I’ve always been known as the “smart one”, and it just stuck all my life and at one point like you said it became a label. And when I experienced my first failure at college I was crushed. Because if I’m not smart then what am I?
Thank you so much for being you this is why you’re such a great role model❤️
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Wow I really relate to your story (premed yikes) but it has been a journey and process to remember all the other reasons to love myself and be grateful for what I have. Hope you find your peace too 💕
Me. I got into college this year and luckily I've been doing really well. But I know (and this happened in high school) if I fail I'm going to be completely crushed lol I don't have a lot of friends I'm not really sociable and I feel very insecure when it comes to relationships: I'm always thinking that people are my friends out of pity. I've never dated anyone. I don't think I'm ugly but there are a lot of prettier girls out there. So my good grades are the only admirable thing in me. If I didn't have them I don't even know how I would feel.
My exact same thoughts. I'm going through my first year at uni and it's the first time in my life that I have ever struggled with my studies, even tho I am achieving good marks, just not the ones that i'm used to. I'm at a point that I don't know who i am anymore of if I have chosen the right career. Just lost.
willy wonka I can completely relate to what you‘re saying, but I just wanted to say that you seem like a lovely person and I‘m sure there‘s more to you than being smart!
I think this is the most honest and inspirational confession about plastic surgeries. Honestly, thank you for being such a good role model..!
Maybe it's just me, but i would love to see your old model fotos and the way you grew as a model!!! (: 😊
She did show them
@@croissant._.003 where? what video please
@@amico141 in this video
toni r oh yeah I saw them, but like in the initial comment above I want to see more ^_^ the improvement through the years modeling wise
Wow, a lot of times I feel so ugly because I have really bad skin and my facial features are not the best. It’s weird seeing someone so beautiful express so many of the things I’ve felt. I’ve always said, oh, if only I’d look like this or that then I would be happy or feel better. But, you’re right, fixing something externally is not necessarily the solution. It’s often an inner mindset that one has that doesn’t let one grow as a person. I guess I’ve always known this, but it’s still hard to deal with, especially when you’ve been made fun of because of your physical appearance, and it breaks your heart that you’ll never be considered beautiful by society standards. Thank you for sharing, and you’re beautiful inside out.❤️
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Me too!!! Acne has destroyed my self confidence.
I think personally that everyone looks better just by beliving that they are good looking and by caring for their own health.dont be so harsh on yourself , girls can be mean out of jelousy sometimes
Beanyhead get rid of dairy products altogether, and I promise you’ll see a huge difference!
R/SkincareAddiction
the maturity and realness you talk about this amazed me, keep up you're gorgeous inside and out!
greetings from mexico, btw welcome here!
Totally agree.
Me quitaste las palabras de la boca Leslie.
This video was revealing on a very deep level.
I think it takes guts to say everything that you've said and talk about insecurities, ugly feelings, etc. You go girl.
'i flew with my old nose'
i love how she talks about her old nose as if it's a person
Valeria! you don’t know how relatable this video is, since 12 my nose has been my biggest insecurity and i felt everything you talked about. The obsession with pretty was so real for me as well growing up and my nose too became so over exaggerated in my head and what I pinpointed as the thing that held me back from being confident; especially with pursuing work on camera that I didn’t have control over. (aka why i do youtube & nothing else lol) This video is such a reminder, fixing an outward “imperfection” doesn’t change the mindset of not believing in yourself. Working on that one myself, thanks for this video
Love it when I find out my favorite TH-camr watches another one of my favorite youtubers! Love you Jackie!
I’m so proud of you that you addressed it, so many TH-camrs would have just avoided the subject, you really are an inspiration in every aspect of life. And yes you are pretty but you are also so much more xxx
You really didn't have to address this but thank you for doing this, I got a nose job too, but like you said, it really doesn't fix your insecurities :)
love how honest this video is. talking about a nose job with a message of self-love. no one could've done it better.
🙏🏻🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻
I think there isnt a woman out there that is not self-conscious of their looks. But changing things, as you said, does not change insecurities. I think we as women need to realise is that just because another woman looks pretty does not mean that you are not, she is pretty like her and you are pretty like you. Its hard to learn but important. I respect your honesty, gorgeous as always xx
Omg, I asked that question in the comment section this week and you directly responded to it.
I am crazy in love with your honesty and dedication to your fans.
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Valeria, I have to say my honest opinions. I've been watching you for 6-7 months and I normally do not even spend my time on listening to people on youtube, however I've been hooked with listening to you. You've completely became a routine, I make a coffee and listen to you, or while I'm doing my hair. Listening to you gives me a lot of inspiration and your adorable family gives me so much positiveness!! I hope you see this :) Thanks for this!!
Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️
@@ValeriaLipovetsky You are such a strong and inspiring woman!!
@@melekbahce9385 lol your story it's like verbatim I do exactly the same! i make coffee listen to Valeria or doing my hair lol
me too...:)
I think your nose was really nice and your face looked just as pretty. I can relate, but I think I got over it. Sometimes I really don’t like it but today, I wouldn’t change it. You are amazing Vale!! Keep it up!!
At first I was annoyed that you had to film this video and adress it, because I know some people were being a real pain in the ass about it, literally like you're hiding that you killed someone.
That being said, now that I've watched the video, I'm so glad you made it, because what you talk about in the end, will hopefully be a really big lesson and inspiration to young women who are watching you. Work on ourselves is never really on a surface level! But even as adults we often think "if i only had .... " I would feel so much better.
I'm glad you talked about your confidence and issues in such a helpful way. It's so crazy, you had this "bad" nose, probably thought "why me" at the time, and now years later you're making a video about it and probably helping so many young girls feel better about their own noses! God always uses us for greater good.
Maja ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
totally agree, i thought the same thing.
i'm glad people are real about their surgeries. if somebody doesn't mention it and is in the public eye it makes you very insecure. like 'Wth is wrong with me why does she look so good now? what has she done? am I just born to end up ugly?'but no she is being honest and is telling us it is okay to look the way you are born and that she wasn't born perfect either just gives people that idolize her a better feeling for reality. and in media, especially with young impressionable people around, you should be real about body image. and what somebody can realistically achieve without surgery. so they don't feel like they were born wrong.
Sam sure it can be narcissistic if it’s at your root jealousy. But most of the time it’s rooted in young girls being told they have to look a certain way, especially when they’re most impressionable which ruins their self esteem and can ruin them for many years.
You know I have always thought that you had a great nose (which is kinda random hahah). But now seeing the photos from before I can't decide which one I like the most. You look amazing either way
mada dada so true!!!
saaaameee
Yeah but I thought at least it was real
befora that face absolutely different...i feel in that look royalty.
It would be really cool if you did a video about your favourite model shoots from when you were younger!!
I’ve thought about it! Thanks for the suggestion ❤️
Skam?
@@AM-lh9ip yes!!
I didn't know at all! Anyway.. I love your soul , personality, and thoughts ! I'm a Korean youtuber who've been watching your videos and I love your energy ! 😍
I think the prettiest part of you is your beautiful heart ❤
Hearing you talk about how you didn't exactly have a role model to look up to when it comes to self love and confidence makes me so proud of your growth. I always appreciated your videos where you preach about self love, and the fact that you came from a very insecure mindset makes it that much more authentic, realistic and relatable. Thank you for sharing your story and continuing to inspire us ❤️
That old photo took my breath away with how absolutely beautiful you looked. Just a stunning, stunning look.
Yes, maybe its easier to have pimples and stuff like that today, but nobody in magazines has an *ugly* *nose* thats the problem. I'm 16 and I'm insecure about my nose, but if I operate it I'll find something else.. It's good that I know myself enough to recognize the problem. It's in my head, not on my face.
I can tell you right now. I've had a rhinoplasty and I have other problems I didn't have before. My breathing is better but now my nose runs all the time and I have small bumps on it that I didn't have before from where it was broken and scar tissue I assume. So although I don't necessarily regret getting it done I have other issues that I'm unhappy with so I would definitely give it a lot of thought. I also had a revision and still don't love it! Just wanted to let you know my experience and they aren't always perfect.
That was such an intelligent, mature and TRUE response. Wow. You’re dead right. Get it girl with that brain and demeanour if yours because that’s what’s blowing strangers like me away 😮
Spend that time on your happiness and success rather than unachievable beauty standards and stale sadness x
It’s good that you have that mentality. However I’ve wanted to get a nose job since I was 13 and obviously I never had the money or parental support
Girl I had a breast reduction at 18! Plastic surgery can have such an impact on your mental health/life, love you for talking about this!!!! 💕💕
I had a breast reduction too ! At 19. It honestly changed my life !!
Guys tell me your experience PLEASE I want a breast reduction since I’m 16. Ten years later i want it more than ever.
Had mine two years ago... and really the difference is like day and night
I want a few plastic surgeries and I know I'd feel so much better and happier! But money is the issue :(
@@jessicalemke4571 it's life changing seriously! Everyone has a different experience of the process, for me it was very painful the first 3 days but then it was more the struggle to do almost everything that was the hardest but the end results and effect it has on your life is I think the same for all ! Also keep in mind that the procedure and post op treatments may vary depending on where you live. I did mine in France and had to stay at the hospital the first 3 days. I may be wrong but I think in the US you can go home the same day. It would have been too much for me tbh. Anyways it's hard to keep everything in a comment, please let me know if you have a specific question.
I always hated the gap in between my teeth. I wanted braces to fix it and my parents couldn't afford it. I wouldn't ever smile in pictures because I hated the way it looked. But right before my wedding when I was 18 I realized that I had to get over it because I couldn't let not smiling ruin my wedding day. Ever since then I've learned to love it and be proud of the gap in between my two front teeth. It makes me very unique and beautiful and different from everyone else. Turns out one of my wedding photographs was used on 10 billboards around Atlanta for a bride show for a few years. :D I would just say to any teenager, wait until you're mature enough to love yourself for who you are, then if even then you want to change yourself as an adult, go ahead its your choice.
i LOVE when people have a gap between the two front teeth, it always looks so unique and modern. Kinda reminds me of Paris idk why..
thank you for this, I really needed it ❤
I love the look of the gap in between the teeth! It looks so high fashion!
In my class there is a girl with a gap in her teeth and she is one of the most gorgeous girls in school and I honestly think that she has one of the most beautiful smiles I have ever seen
I love my teeth gap but I am getting braces bc I have some weird teeth 😂😂😂 but I really wish to keep my teeth gap if possible 😂 Idk it’s been a part of me and I do what I would do if I wouldn’t look the way i Do with a teeth gap and sound the way I sound w a teeth gap 😂😂😂
Please more videos about insecurities of a teenager, I feel like it would really help me ♥️
Yaaaaaas iam also a teenager nd i feel soo insecure about how i look
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@@fatmaelsayed628 so do something, sit on a diet, get a hobby, new friends, good books, face and body, not all in the life
@@gmail4952 i have all of that i am a good looking but i don't have much confident about myself
I don’t want to invalidate your feelings but I want to say that in this age of social media girls are shown to have even less confidence and more desire to conform to standards of beauty that are impossible to live up to. Surgeries have increased. Suicides have increased. Perhaps you seeing different things now is a factor of your maturity. 15 year old girls are still riddled with insecurity.
It’s much younger than that too I’m seeing girls start to wear a lot of makeup up younger and younger to the point that 7 year olds look 20
I was thinking the same. I would be very nervous to have a baby girl with the way the world is now
The teenage years will always be hard. People (adults and kids) will always have insecurities. I do think, however, that there is more acceptance in different types of beauty in today's world. Brands are coming out with more realistic bodies to show the world (i.e., not photoshopped) because people have demanded that they do so. Look at Aerie's whole line of ads, for example. Celebrities are also able to show themselves in a more realistic light through social media...no makeup, struggles, medical conditions, etc. Compared to 1950s Hollywood, celebrities are viewed extremely differently in 2021. And finally, surgeries have increased because they are more commonplace and are more affordable. I don't think it only has to do with them being solely tied to an increase in insecurities. Correlation does not equal causation.
So brave of you to speak up about this! Xx
thank you so much for sharing this,i really, really needed it. genuinely. thank you!!!!
i feel like your the sister i never had but always neeeeeded!
Heyyyy B I love you❤️
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I freakin love u b
and you are the sister i never had but always needed!!!
I could immediately tell you had a nose job. Like a more youthful smaller looking nose. To me, the size of your nose doesn’t fit the face. It’s like taking a baby’s nose and putting it on an adult’s face. Just made me initially sad how we are obsessed with looking younger and made to feel bad if we don’t look perfect. But you should never judge a book by its cover. You aren’t shallow but human. Ultimately we make choices based on different reasons. And after hearing you be so honest and open it made me realize I had made presumptions about you and you are a lot more than the way you look
Her original pics are gorgeous! I love her old nose.
SO much respect to valeria for being so honest and open about this. I always knew she had a nose job because I saw on forums but actually coming out with all her explanations is really valuable for people out there and they are so reasonable and justifiable. I also really like the outcome and think it suits her face very well x
I’m two years late but nobody should have to ‘justify’ anything when it comes to what they choose to do to their own body.
This is in no way intended as hate, but I have wondered before if you’ve had a nose job. I have a lot of physical insecurities personally, my nose being one of them, and I always thought your nose was so cute and petite. Of course, you look beautiful before and after! I appreciate you sharing :)
I believe that everybody should look the Way they want to...only you self have the right to decide/judge about it..
@Vendela 67, I don't think we have the right to shame a person for plastic surgery but I think we still have a duty to be concerned. For me, it appears that if comparison and society's standard of beauty wasn't so toxic than plastic surgery would only be wanted when it is medically needed. The question is why people have a preconceived notion of what beauty is. Are we born with these insecurities or we conditioned to have them? To have a balanced and healthy relationship with oneself by taking care of every part of yourself.
Yes🤘🙏❤️
@@MADEbySOUL Who does a surgery to please others? I think everyone who wants a surgery and to change their features, it's because they want to like how they look, they do it for their own liking. It's not about society and standards. If it is for someone, that's fucking sad and pathetic even. :)
@@Melissa-zk5je I know there are cases where girls would get their boobs done because their boyfriends put them up to it, and things like that.. :/
@Melissa I am so confused thinking about this topic. Everyone says they are doing it for themselves to feel better in their skin (not for others), but there is a preconceived notion of how you are supposed to look like that is put in our head from the outside. So to me it seems like trying to satisfy the outside voice that tells you have to change the way you look in order to fit some beauty standards. I am genuinely confused, because that does not seem to me like doing it for yourself in the end. Not that I am against it, just seems really unnecessary in most cases.
Your words hit me hard.
Thank you for sharing what was once your biggest insecurity. I’m so glad now you’ve become such a beautiful person, especially within.
I would have never thought you had a nose job because it looks perfectly proportional to your face! Rhinoplasty is a familiar topic for me because I broke my nose when I was about 8 or 9 and that left me with a completely different nose than I used to have. I strongly considered plastic surgery for a really long time and I went to different consultations but I was scared that I wouldn't like the way my nose would turn out. Anyways, I decided to wait it out because I was told I should wait until my face is "fully developed" to get surgery, but not too long ago I decided I don't want to go through surgery because it just sounds scary. I don't plan to get my nose done and I think over the years I've become more and more confident 💓
Ruth Marie
Ruth Marie
Exactly the same story here
Otherwise it’s not my nose, but i get face burns under my right cheek to the angle of my jaw when i was 2 years old, the doctors then told my parents that i have to wait until 18 when my face will be all developed, by then i went to different plastic surgeons but i wasn’t sure about the results and no one assures me about the result, so i decided to wait specially that i was about to graduate and getting to college, then i didn’t want to stop my life because of that, otherwise i wasn’t insecure about it, i accepted trough time and have been something that made me more confident and powerful, few years later i went to other doctors but i wasn’t sure about it at all so i decided even against my parents will not to do it and to enjoy my life and embrace how perfectly i’m imperfect 🤗
okay HOLD UP I wasn’t expecting this! But either way props to you for being truthful!
I really feel that I needed to thank you for this video. I’m 18, and since I was 14 I wanted to have plastic surgery, because I don’t feel comfortable with my nose, and same as you, I think all my features on my face are small compared to my nose, which I think it ruins everything. Listening to you made me cry, because I felt that you were talking to me directly. I’ve been so insecure about my nose since I was a teenager, and to me it is very difficult to talk about all the situation with my parents, specially with my father, who just wouldn’t understand. I don’t think nose job could solve all my self-steem problems, but I’m sure I will feel better, and that’s what I want. Also, I think nobody can tell you what not to do with your body, because is only yours, and nobody neither have the right to judge you about your decisions. Sadly, we live in a world where is easy to talk shit about others not knowing what they have gone through. Again, thank you. You talked a lot about people today on the internet talking about this topics and helping others, and I actually think yourself are one of those people, one of those who I’m grateful to follow. You are so smart and honestly after I listened to you I’m having a lot of new thoughts around my rhinoplasty.
Nahomi Velarde Try cheeks fillers since I do them my nose looks 10times smaller , and I ma not always complaining about it ;) and they are temporary 😺👍
Stefania m you missed the point of the comment love 🤗
The before and after looks have such different vibes, although both stunning.
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I completely understand you, because people always keep telling me that I am pretty and that was also my label, so I was always questioning myself like Is this the only thing have? But it kinda affected me in a positive way. I studied a lot and worked hard so I can prove that I am not only a blond pretty girl. I am more that that! :) Love ya ♥
Valeria, I have to admit I was considering unsubscribing from your channel as I felt you were sharing a lot of content ‘for the sake of content’. I LOVE this video, many wise words, thank you! I am staying put 😘😂
I could tell right off the bat when I first started watching you that you had a nose job. Not a bad thing, but I feel like you can just tell! And I’m glad you are so open and honest, beautiful before and after💛
gosh the before nose was beautiful tooo !
I'm a teenager myself and I would just like to say that this video should be shown to every single female teenager out there! This video really made me think!
Your old nose was stunning 🤷🏻♀️
Yeah, small noses are better looking but shape is important too and nose jobs butcher the shape.
You look beautiful
I love how ironic it is that you talk about not having a role model before, but now, you are one.. you became the role model you are looking for and so much more..thank you for being you valeria!❤️
I LOVED YOUR OLD NOSE!!!
I'm so happy, that you had the nose job. I watch your videos for maybe 2 years and I was always thinking about "how she can look so perfect, how she can be so perfect?! " and mostly "why I'm not so perfect?" and I always had a really big problem with my nose, I always wanted the small cute nose like yours. I was thinking about "why you can have it and I can't."
And now I'm happy, that I know that no one is perfect, everyone has some problem . We all have that one thing that we dont like about our selves and its okay. Thank you sweetie ♥
you’re awesome for addressing this! most youtubers would try to hide it.
No they wouldn't. Why would a youtuber hide and pass on opportunity of a storytime thats guaranteed to have good views
Elīza Lenša haha that’s true, but I’ve seen a few youtubers lie about nose jobs, lip fillers, etc
so glad u speak about it and be honest that just shows how brave u are as a person. Love u 💕
This is literally scientifically technically CLEARLY what makes her look so young ok mystery solved I can go to sleep
I had a nose job 3 months ago and listening to yourself describing your process felt like listening to me (except for the modeling part) I thought that fixing my nose would fix my self-love and that it was ALL I needed to finally "feel like myself"... that couldn't have been more far away from reality. In these past 3 months I learned that loving yourself is a choice you have to make everyday in order to truly make it. I learned that I will never look perfect, because (and this is not said as a cliche) perfection doesn't exist, even more if we are talking about something so subjective as beauty. I am glad I had this surgery not because the way I look now, but because I now know that the only approval I need is mine, and that the only kind comments I wish to get everyday about my looks are from myself. You are never going to see yourself in the mirror on a daily basis and think "oh, now I'm perfect" and trust me, there is nothing more relieving than realizing that that's not what you need and that that's not what you should be searching for.
I was bullied my entire childhood for my nose, It is bigger than the rest of my features. Is funny cause i didnt think it was big until people started to let me know, Thank you for sharing this i relate so much to moving my head in pictures so it will look smaller. I wish i could have a nose job cause even today sometimes i still feel so insecure, but i feel like if i have a nose job people wont stop commenting on how fake and shallow i am. Thats my biggest insecurity along with my big ears lol. To everyone reading this, embrace the things that make you unique, i might not be so pretty but there are people out there with serious disabillities. Thanks Valeria for sharing this. It is so personal we love u girl 💓
Same here. Some people make fun of my nose, makes me want to get a nose job. To have it slimmer, smaller. Maybe then, I wouldn't feel less pretty, less of a person.
I love how you put your words together. Much respect and admiration 💚💚💚💚
This video is a “ therapy session “ i needed it and i’ll watch it everytime i feel down and insecure. Thank you so much im crying 😢❤️
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Wow you had the most characteristic nose which matches your face. But you look softer with this cutie nose. Seriously, I prefer your old. But both are nice on you
I can really relate to being described as pretty and nothing else, it took me a long time to realize I was smart - like book smart - bc all I was ever told was that I looked nice. I think it’s such a disservice to young girls. Thank so much for sharing your story 💕
Jen DeAngelis Yes! That is why I always feel like I have to be pretty every time because if not, I'll be nothing.
❤️ how you don’t hide things and express your personal life and give advice
I had a nosejob when i was 18. And you've just spoken my mind in this video. It was a big insecurity for me too. After my nosejob i had the same feeling, the nose problem was gone, but i was still insecure about other parts of my body. It took me 5 years to finally start loving myself. Thank you a lot for sharing your story❤️
She said "old nose" like "old manager" or "old portfolio". It was so significant to her at that time.
how was the surgery experience?? painful? how did you decide on a new nose shape?
Your response is so classy! I have major respect for mother because she listened to you. Many parents (including mine) turned a deaf ear to my concerns and insecurities as a teen. This led to mental illness and bullying. I wish someone would have taken me seriously, no I'm not condoning underage surgery but parents please listen to your teenagers not everything is a "phase" or a joke! 💓💓💓💓
Sorry but that wasn't a big nose.
it looks natural cuz it suits her face soooo well, like if this nose was done on another person it would def look made
Valeria, I've never thought that you've had a nose job. I'm shocked. It's weird because I'm going to my second rhinoplasty consultation tomorrow. I'm not insecure. I mean I don't think my caucasian nose is so ugly or I have to change it, so I can feel more confident. It's just that I don't like the way it looks and I'm gonna change it. That's it. Btw in my first consultation I was explaining the doctor how I want to change the tip of my nose (I don't like really slim, kinda long noses like Kim Kardashian's which are very popular in my country). So I showed a picture of yours to him and asked him if he could do tip of my nose like yours and if it'd fit my face. Cause in my opinion yours kinda noses look more natural than those real slim noses. And he said "You do realize that this is not a natural nose, right?" And I was like what are you talking about you're lying. It's her original nose. So I gotta apologize him now😂 Anyways, sorry for my long ass comment. You look beautiful with both your original nose and this one. You're gorgeous. Thank you for being honest & sharing your story with us. Love you!💙
How did he know? Did you ask him? I am really curious how he knew.
@@maika2449 I showed one of her pictures to him and told him that I want a natural looking, little, cute nose but I want the tip of my nose to look like Valeria's (in my country when you say I want a little nose doctors think you want a Kim Kardashian nose). And the doctor said this is not the most natural looking nose and she's got a nose job. (He was trying to tell me that if you want a nose like this you have to understand that this will not look like the most natural nose). And I kinda start arguing with him.
I have a friend who has exactly the same nose (and face almost) as Valeria. And I'm pretty sure she hasn't had a nose job 😉 (although now I'm not so sure ahah but no really it would be impossible..)
@@RosaGlee I'm not saying everyone who has a nose like Valeria's got a nose job. I've never even thought that Valeria's nose isn't original. It's what the doctor told me. But anyways natural looking or not I LOVE Valeria's nose and your friend is so lucky she's been blessed with a face like Valeria's.
@@maika2449 plastic surgeons just know and havs enough expertise that they can see when someone has had anything done.
I could be wrong but it looks like Benny has your original nose, do you ever miss it when you see how cute it is on him?
So brave of you to share this
I’m also Slovenian and I had my nose job done almost one year ago and after watching this video,I just felt how brave u are to talk about this because l was so scared to even told my friends that I did it ,but now after watching your video I understand how it’s important to love myself as I am
Thank you so much Valeria,you are beautiful inside and out ❤️
Your words hit me hard and make me *almost* cry. When u said calling our little girl "pretty" can be received by them as "label" so that other aspects are outsided really brings me new perspective on valuing ourselves more than just on how we look. Thanku for sharing, Valeria❤
I think your nose was very Slavic :) I have similar nose (Poland here!) and I used to hate it. But now, at the age of 26, I'm finally OK with it, but I'm not saying I wouldn't fix it if I could :)
I really think that she looked beautiful with her "old nose" :-)
I love Slavic noses so much! I think they make women look so elegant and smart. Hope you know you're beautiful 💞
Me too girl, also Slavic(Serbia)😀Sometimes I love it, sometimes i hate it😂
Me too haha (serbian). I have a love/hate relationship with it
my polish bf has similar one and i so love it, it's so cute!
Very refreshing video. Thanks for sharing!
I love the way you see things and the insights you develop about yourself and about the world. You are so clever and such an inspiration!
Sorry but your previous nose was awesome with your face 😍
Love your office very beautiful
Thank you for your honesty! I always assumed it was a nose job because your nose is super tiny on your face. I love your natural slavic nose but I think everyone should do what they want with their own body. I think it's super cute that your oldest son has your original nose. A lot of respect and love for you and your content! xx
One day the majority of girls will have a nose job, lips done.. And everyone who hasn't done it will feel crap about themselves.
Or we could just work on accepting that everyone's beauty is unique??
Similar to braces.
@@ElizabethMacias5 yes you're right. I never had them because my teeth are not that bad but now it's an insecurity for me because everyone else's are perfectly aligned
some of us are ugly though :( lol
Rosalie T well for me personally I was bullied by almost everyone in my school who all made me feel like crap, which is what led to me getting a rhinoplasty, but I also don’t think everyone should get a nose job or lip fillers when they already have normal looking facial features. But I wish everyone did accept everyone on their unique beauty, sadly that’s not what a lot of people do and will bully people till they feel like they HAVE to get it. At least that’s what happened to me.
@@millierolli5131 I am so sorry you had to suffer bullying :( This is a collective problem, but also of course everyone's situation is different...
I'm so proud of you Valeria ( like a virtual bff ) ! The way you've shared your experience, THIS is the kind of talk that really empowers women because you talk about real issues, trials and a real time line in dealing with them. Your vlogs are precious to me , I've really wanted to highlight some of the things you've said in them to shift my perspective when it's skewed. Please do consider writing a BOOK ! I know it's a huge undertaking but you have a great team and a lot of material in your vlogs already. I for one would definitely buy it , mark pages and reread it ! Much love xoxo
You are smart. You are inspiring. You are a goddess Valeria. Not just a pretty girl. You are a role model ! Go rule the world queen
You still look so beautiful and it's great that you prefer to talk about it instead of avoid it like most of the people
yes it was very obvious and I was waiting for you to share your story, you look beautiful before and after. thank you for sharing 🙏🏽💕
I just had to pause the video because even the first 3 minutes hit home so hard.
Even though it might be obvious to some, i'm so glad you are comfortable talking about this! You look gorgeous before and you still do, but i feel its so important for young girls to know that getting plastic surgery is okay too! Being 16 myself, its so great hearing you be so open about this, you are an inspiration ❤
You're an overall beautiful person but your main beauty trait is your honest and bubbly personality. Such an inspiring young woman!
I wish I had a mother like that... My family always made fun of me for wanting a rhinoplasty even thought my appearance was one of the main reason for my long depression. Some years ago I had plastic surgery all by myself without any support and turns out it was a disaster and nobody helped me. Now my nose is ugly and broken which gave me breathing and other nose-related health issues on top of that, but nobody cares. They're just really happy that they can say "I told you so".
Parents should support their children by making sure to address their insecurity before they put themselves at risk trying to fix their problems by themselves... Now I must have another surgery for my health but I'm so scared. It is a real traumatism.
Your nose before .. was so beautiful
Your nose before was more beautiful but everyone has their own insecurities.
She looked unique, now she looks kinda generic
Doesn’t matter, she seems happier
@@flyingpotatoe1299 I think she could have found happiness before. But there isn't much point in regretting it. I would have less respect for her if she regretted it.
What I thought it was natural😨😨
Anyways I still love you!!❤️❤️❤️
Edit: thank you so much for being so honest 😍
I am so grateful for having you as a role model ❤️❤️❤️😘
I love your honesty, and the focus on the emotional side shows how well you know yourself, beautiful.
I really, REALLY like you. There's so much more in you than a pretty face. Your vids make me smile and keep me entertained during a very dark period of my life. I am very grateful for all the funny, kind, clever, honest things you post.
Thank you so so so much for sharing and being transparent and vulnerable with us Valeria. I actually am going through something similar where a person keeps on sending hate messages in my inbox regarding plastic surgery I went through more than 10 years ago. Since then I've been thinking a lot about whether or not I should open this up to the public. Like you said, it's not that I'm ashamed of my past decisions but just want to be careful of what kind of personal information I put out there. Watching your video has helped me make up my mind and I've decided to share my experience and story to inspire someone else in the world, like you did to me. I'm not going to share it right away because I'm still not super comfortable with the idea yet, but I've made up my mind that definitely some day in the future, I will open it to the world. So, thank you so much again. Appreciate you! Best, Christina (growing content creator from NYC)
Thank you for making this video. I'm 21 but I hated my nose as long as I remember. If you had asked me just 6 months ago, I would say that there is no doubt I would get my nose fixed as soon as possible. But lately, it doesn't bother me that much and I have (maybe ironically) to thank social media for it. I'm still not a 100% at peace with it, but I'll give it some time.
I'm happy for you!
i was supposed to get my nose done like 12h ago and now this video, universe is that u? lol
I always thought that you had a nose job 😂 I had one too 1,5 years ago when I was 18.
I’m so much happier with myself now and the quality of my life has changed drastically. 2 years ago I was always scared when someone looked at me in an angle where my nose looked buckled. It always made me soooo uncomfortable. It was fine from the front.. in that perspective my nose was small and looked nice but from the side it looks big because I had a hump on it...
with my new nose I feel so much more confident. It wasn’t like I wasn’t confident or felt pretty before... sometimes I did but you can’t compare it to now.. it’s like my life is so much happier because I feel good in my skin and I know that other people can see that.
Thank you for this video! It's so important that you can't erase your insecurities by a plastic surgery. I wanted to get my lips done my boobs my nose... But as you said that wouldn't fix the problem. The problem is the insecurity can't be erased away just like that. Love yourself first
Thank you for making this! I am 16 and my biggest insecurity about my looks is that I have acne. Sometimes I like to imagine that if my acne would go away I'd be perfect and everyone would love me. It's really cool to see how even though you "fixed" what you were insecure about, it didn't make you feel any better. Change starts on the inside, the way you look does not dictate who you are😊
Same tbh, I recommend you to go to a dermatologist and not do any skin care youtube related or whatever you see on the internet if you are because every skin is different and that affects. Good luck! Ps: it is expensive, sometimes you just have to do an investment that is gonna give you something great at the end for a long time.
nose can change everything
The way you explained the whole story is just amazing. I could tell it took a lot of courage . Watching this video while you were sharing your past experiences showed how much youve grown in every aspect ❤
I clicked this video because I also always had a thing about my nose - but I was really surprised with the perspective you gave to this conversation. My label growing up was “the smart one” (out of 3 girls) so my looks were a concern for me exactly because I was not praised for it. Thank you for giving such honesty about your journey and also touching the subject from a more self love and self esteem point of view - it really helped me to also question my own insecurities and slowly see myself as a whole person (not only a nose or a weight or a jean number). Sending love from Brazil 🇧🇷 ❤️