Guy,
First off, you are not putting your best foot forward. I know the nose thing was hammered into you. But you are still letting other people define who you are. This is a Pavlovian (not Pavlinian) conditioned response.
Make a list of the things you like about yourself. Be honest. List your skills and how you are valuable to other people. You don't have to show this to anyone.
Write the list down and review it daily. This list isn't carved in stone, add to it frequently. Make it a point to add to it.
If someone doesn't like your nose. Too bad. Their loss. Be proud, be confident, accept the things you can't change about yourself, and others will too.
Good luck, and I hope this post is helpful.
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