James ‘Arg’ Argent reveals new nose for the first time after going under the knife to reduce his big nostrils and remove bump
JAMES ‘Arg’ Argent has revealed his brand new nose two weeks after going under the knife, as he completes the final step in his dramatic transformation.
The lovable Towie star, 29, has embarked on a mental and physical health overhaul this year, after spending ten weeks in a Thai rehab and losing four stone, and says his journey to “bettering himself” is now complete.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun Online, Arg said: “I’m feeling so happy with my nose and so much more confident now.
“This is just another example of me bettering myself, it looks exactly how I wanted it to.
“I’m losing all the weight, and in such a great place mentally now, so this feels like the final step in my transformation.”
It’s not just his self-esteem that his new, bump-free nose has improved, Arg is also hoping his kissing technique will get an upgrade.
He confessed: “When I used to kiss girls my nose was so big that it would sometimes end up poking them in the eye.
“I’d then try and angle it right so we could have a proper kiss, but then it would get caught on her nose too, so I’m really hoping now it’s a bit smaller that will no longer be an issue!”
Arg earned the nickname “Nostrils” back at school because they were “huge”, and aside from having the bump removed and the tip lifted, the two-hour op involved “pinching” his nostrils to make them smaller.
Aiming to have a nose like Ray Loitta and Mark Ronson, he thanks favourite surgeon to Towie stars Dr. Frati for the work – however admits he “panicked” when the bandages were first removed.
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“I did panic when I first saw it, as there was so much swelling,” he said.
“I didn’t even recognise myself as obviously it was such a big operation and there was loads of swelling, plus five stitches up each nostril, and it really changed my face for a few days.
“However Dr Frati is one of the best and now some of the swelling has gone down I can clearly see he’s given me exactly what I wanted – it’s natural, manly, and hasn’t changed my face, I still look like me.
“It’ll take up to a year for the swelling to completely go, but it’s already clear to see that it looks great.”
And it’s not just Arg who is thrilled with his £6,500 new look, his Towie stars are also loving it.
He told us: “Dr. Fratti also did Mario Falcone’s nose job, and he says it’s looking great and has been giving me tips on how to deal with the swelling.
“Ferne McCann says she loves it too, and I saw Tommy Mallet and Georgia Kousoulou the other day who were so complimentary.”
While some feel the need to get more and more surgery after getting a taste for it, Arg insists this is it for him now.
“There’s no way I’ll be getting any more work done,” he said.
“I’m really happy with myself now, and just can’t wait to be able to get back in the gym after having to take two weeks off.”
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