‘My new nose will find me a man’
When it comes to her fresh face, the EX-TOWIE star thinks everyone should, well, keep their noses out of it...
After three years of speakingout about whether or not she should have a nose job, last week Ferne Mccann revealed that she had secretly gone under the knife.
It was a shock for many people (although not heat, who rumbled her in last week’s issue), as the former reality star had always seemed reluctant to give in to pressures of “conventional beauty” and undergo surgery. And, while most of her fans were supportive, some said they felt disappointed, declaring their love for her “characterful” nose with its distinctive bump on the bridge. Now that she’s gone public,
heat sat down with Ferne to see how she’s dealt with the fallout from her announcement and whether this has changed her life.
As our exclusive pictures (taken in Mykonos in the wake of her op) show, Ferne’s never been happier or more confident about the way she looks. Time for a chat…
Ferne, what has the reaction been like from the public?
Better than I expected – I’m actually really surprised. Going under the knife creates a mixed reaction. It’s inevitable you’ll get the Twitter trolls, but I’ve always been open and honest with everything I’ve done. I think [on This Morning, where she unveiled her new look] people saw a different side to me, in terms of my childhood and teen years, and why I had it done.
What’s been the worst reaction you’ve had?
There were no real nasty ones. How could people be nasty? The trolls that are out there are probably the ones who were trolling me to get it done. What are they going to say – “We won”?
Some fans have said they feel disappointed…
My own dad was disappointed I had it done. It’s tough, as they feel like I should embrace who I am, but I’ve always represented that and still do. Like, my weight fluctuates all the time but it doesn’t mean I’m going to book in some liposuction. That lump on my nose was a personal thing to me. If people are disappointed in me, I’m sorry, but I’ve not done
it for them. I still have insecurities, and there are parts of my body that I’m not 100 per cent OK with, but I feel so empowered. It’s crazy, because I feel like I can be my total self now. When I had that unusual nose, I always felt a bit awkward and like I had to be a bit more glam to make it look acceptable or make me feel more sexy. Now, though, I feel like I can rock crazy hair and wear whatever I want.
So, what have you actually had done?
I had my nose broken and fused back together. It’s called inner rhinoplasty. I’ve had part of the septum removed and the bridge – the bump – removed, which is just cartilage. But I’ve not changed the tip and that’s why I look like the same girl. Some people have to change the tip, that’s when you look weird.
Some fans have said they liked your old nose better…
Well, I didn’t like my old nose. I think the thing I need to stress is, I’m not promoting or advocating plastic surgery – that’s not the first option for anything. This has been such a considered decision – I’ve waited until I’m 26.
Did you ever imagine the whole country would be talking about your nose?
Absolutely not – that’s crazy.
Do you ever forget you’ve had it done and catch yourself in the mirror?
No. It’s so funny, but I look in the mirror and I think – people will understand this if they have a real bad insecurity – “This is how I feel like I should’ve always looked.” I feel this is the face I should’ve always had and that ultimately makes me happy.
What have you enjoyed the most since the operation?
The inner confidence and happiness. I always felt really awkward about it, and I wouldn’t like anyone sitting there [motions to either side of her] or laying next to someone. If I was seeing a new guy, I’d always think, “Does he think I’ve got a weird nose? Does he think, ‘She’s a 10/10, but she’s got a big nose.’” I used to worry they’d say to their mates, “She’s hot, but…” I’ve not done it to fit a certain image or lifestyle or to conform. You can see I don’t have that surg -look, like lips, nose, tits.
Will your new nose give you more confidence with men?
Definitely. I can go up to a bar and have a man on the left-hand side and feel more confident. I’m really looking forward to finding love.
There are lots of pics around of you with your old nose – does that bother you?
A few girls that’ve had it done, they delete all their old pics. But I’m proud of my nose getting me up to this point and I’m looking forward to my future with this new nose. I won’t delete any pics.
Will you have more surgery?
Right now, I can safely say I’m not going to have any more surgery. I think it can be a slippery slope for some people, but not me. I don’t know what I’d do! I don’t want a boob job – I’m more than happy.
You look amazing in a bikini – do you feel better all over?
Yeah. It’s funny – my weight fluctuates all the time, and if I was at a bigger stage, I’d be like, “I hate my nose,” and take it out on that. Whereas now I’m totally comfortable. I’m a big size 10, pushing 12 – I think that’s quite normal in this country. I’m well happy – my arms have never been bigger, but I’m just putting that down to being 26. I’m cool with it, I can pack a punch! [Laughs.] I’m happy with my weight. I love food, and I’m never going to leave the bread and butter alone. Right now, I’m at my happiest – feeling comfortable and totally confident.
Can you see how people get addicted to surgery?
I can’t really, because I’ve never really been into plastic surgery. Some people get it because they want to look a certain way, they want to fit in and conform. I got plastic surgery because of how a very small part of my face made me feel inside.
‘I’m now really looking forward to finding love’