Financial Aid Transforms Life: Woman Undergoes Life-Changing Nose Surgery
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Monika underwent a life-changing nose surgery to correct severe rhinophyma and reconstruct her nose.
- Financial support from the 'Norfai rūpi' project made the long-awaited operation possible.
- The surgery has significantly improved Monika's appearance and self-confidence, allowing her to re-engage with life.
Monika, whose full name is known to the editorial team, has seen her life transformed following a successful nose surgery that corrected severe rhinophyma and reconstructed her damaged nose. For years, a persistent skin condition had disfigured her nose, causing not only medical complications but also a profound emotional burden. The long-awaited operation, made possible by financial assistance from the 'Norfai rūpi' project, has finally allowed Monika to realize her dream of regaining her appearance and confidence.
The surgery was a complete success. I am very pleased. Everything is healing perfectly, I am already walking without bandages. There is still a noticeable scar, but the nose is incomparably more beautiful. I have never seen myself like this before. I am very happy, I walk confidently into the city, among people.
"The surgery was a complete success. I am very pleased. Everything is healing perfectly, I am already walking without bandages. There is still a noticeable scar, but the nose is incomparably more beautiful. I have never seen myself like this before. I am very happy, I walk confidently into the city, among people," Monika shared after the procedure, expressing her immense joy and relief.
There are months when I can barely make ends meet. My son needs a lot, I try my best, and nothing is left for myself. I really couldn't save up, so I asked for help.
Previously, Monika had shared that she could not afford the surgery herself, as she works for minimum wage and supports her 14-year-old son. The financial strain meant her son's needs always took priority, leaving no room for personal medical expenses. "There are months when I can barely make ends meet. My son needs a lot, I try my best, and nothing is left for myself. I really couldn't save up, so I asked for help," she had said.
I am very grateful.
The support received was crucial, enabling not only the surgery but also addressing a problem that had impacted her life for many years. "I am very grateful," Monika stated, emphasizing how the aid helped her achieve this long-awaited change. The project's assistance turned what seemed like a distant dream into a tangible reality. She described feeling "reborn" after the surgery, ready to face the world with newfound confidence, no longer feeling the need to hide her face.
After the surgery, I came back to life.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.