Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips?

Kimberly Baker13 said:Just one thing—did they do the surgery under general anesthesia or just local with some extra numbing stuff?

I'm wondering the exact same thing! And I have the same question for rustygardener172—though I think she already mentioned it was local, I can't quite remember... 🤔

General anesthesia was

Same here, honestly. Everything’s just a mess on my end too.

Just saw that carrier from John Newman2—honestly, it’s absolutely perfect 🙏

rustygardener172 said:it's the same way for me too

What's up? Yay! So, Dr. Glusac's page says they work at a local clinic, but I'm dead set on going to the general hospital—which is honestly the standard for situations like mine or yours... 🙂

Kimberly Baker13 said:I just saw the nose from John Newman2. To me, it’s absolutely perfect. 🙏

Thanks, Noah Moore4!🙂

@stormyharbor2/">@@stormyharbor2: Hey, girl... I honestly can't believe it. I showed up to work yesterday for the first time since my surgery—sporting the new nose—and this one coworker was totally disappointed! He actually goes, "Didn't I tell you not to mess with your face? You used to be a total knockout, now you're just... nothing."
It kind of implies that I had much more striking features before, and now everyone thinks I've just "lost" myself... like I'm not even me anymore! Hahaha, I find the whole thing pretty funny, though. 🤣
I thought of you immediately!

Quick question for the ladies who’ve gone through functional correction—did you deal with anything besides breathing issues? For instance, I’m constantly struggling with mucus buildup in my throat, and I completely blanked on asking the doctor about it during my consultation.

Nancy Perez74 said:@stormyharbor2/">@@stormyharbor2 : Hey, lady... I honestly can't believe this. So, I saw a coworker yesterday for the first time since my nose surgery—showing off the new look—and he was just totally disappointed. He actually looked at me and said, "Didn't I tell you not to mess with your face? You used to be a total knockout, but now you're just... a wreck."
So, apparently I used to have more defined features—you know, actually striking—but now everyone’s telling me I’ve "lost myself"... like I'm not even me anymore! Hahaha... honestly, the whole thing is just ridiculous to me... 🤣
You were the first person I thought of!

Shit. Kljukica. 🤣 I mean, is it just me, or do you actually look that different?...😳 I feel like I’m gonna look exactly the same from the front—just maybe a little better from the side... 😁

I look exactly the same as I did before. What’s worse is that my partner's parents finally came to see me after the surgery yesterday, and they just hovered around my nose staring like idiots, only to conclude: "Honestly, nothing changed. That doctor probably made more money off you than anyone else."
So, yeah, I guess I can say that really pissed me off.😠😠🙂

Nancy Perez74 said:I look exactly the same—just like before! And what’s even worse... yesterday my partner's parents saw me for the first time since the surgery, and they just stood there circling my nose, staring like total idiots, only to conclude: "Well, nothing changed—it looks just like it did before. That doctor probably never had an easier payday than he did with you."
So yeah, I can tell you that seriously pissed me off!!!😠😠🙂

😢 First he tells you that you aren't yourself anymore, and then these people claim they can't see any difference at all? From what I can tell, there's definitely a change—your face looks softer, maybe a bit rounder. At least from the profile view...

Look, >, don't get worked up. Seriously—how many days has it actually been since your surgery? It’s way too early to be making any kind of call. If I were you, I wouldn't go around talking about the procedure to everyone. Most people don't have a clue what they're talking about and they'll just end up pissing you off with their comments. Huge changes right after surgery usually only happen if someone was fixing major issues—if you're just tweaking the little things, you need patience for everything to settle into place.

Hang in there, buddy :*

Hey, Elizabeth Collins5 and I are both curious about how general versus local anesthesia actually works before surgery... if someone could break it down, because it’s all a little confusing.

stormyharbor2 said:Hey guys, Elizabeth Collins5 and I are both wondering what the deal is with general vs. local anesthesia before surgery. If anyone could break it down, that would be awesome, because honestly, it's all a bit confusing.

Look, you really ought to ask a medical professional about this... I haven't got a clue, and frankly, I highly doubt any of the other girls here know either.
Maybe just do a quick search on some health site; there’s bound to be an article covering it. 🙂

As for me, I just drifted off, felt absolutely nothing, and woke up with a perfect new nose... I was pretty sure I was under general anesthesia, but honestly, I wouldn't bet my life on it. 🙂 Elizabeth Collins5 totally threw me for a loop. 😉

My girlfriend actually went to see Kincl for a few procedures recently... and honestly, she is beyond thrilled with how everything turned out!!
Oh, and I should mention he also recommended this amazing nurse who lives right next door to the clinic where my girl stayed for her first three days post-op before they finally took the dressings off. This woman took such incredible care of her (I was actually out of town away from the city at the time), picking her up in her car, watching over her constantly, and driving her to all her follow-up appointments—she lives just a two-minute walk from there. 👍

rustygardener172 said:You’d really need to ask a professional... I have zero clue, and honestly, I doubt most other girls here do either.
Or maybe just browse some health sites—there’s probably an article or something about it somewhere 🙂

I passed out—didn't feel a thing—and woke up with a perfectly fine nose... I thought I was under general anesthesia, but I wouldn't bet money on that being true 🙂 Elizabeth Collins5 has me totally confused 😉

Elizabeth Collins5 and I are both pretty confused by this. I know roughly what the difference is since I've been under general before. Apparently, Glusac only works locally, but I highly doubt anyone needing a full nose reconstruction would settle for local anesthesia... 🤷 I'm curious about how that actually feels, though—some people described it before... Like, they give you a sedative injection first, blah blah...

I am logging on here specifically to warn everyone to stay far away from Dr. Vladimir Bedekovic and his rhinoplasty procedures! He operated on me three years ago at the Mayo Clinic ENT department, and he took $1333 right out of my pocket, leaving me with a nose that looks significantly worse than what I started with... I was absolutely devastated, yet he kept insisting it looked perfect and straight, acting like the fact that it’s now twice as long and twice as wide didn't even matter 😠 Six months later, I had to insist on a corrective procedure just to fix the tip of my nose, which he messed up against my wishes—it was truly awful. Now, I’m preparing for a third surgery with a private specialist, though I haven't quite decided where to go yet... In the meantime, I heard he opened a new clinic in Orlando, so please, take this as friendly advice: steer clear of this arrogant, condescending, and completely incompetent surgeon if you don't want to end up in the same mess I'm in...

stormyharbor2 said:I’m really curious about what that process is actually like. I've heard people describe it before... like they just hit you with a sedative injection right away, blah blah blah...

So, I finally laid down, and they stuck one of those IV needles into a vein in my arm (on the back of the hand?! hahaha I don't even know the technical term)... first, they started running some fluid through it... but since my vein couldn't handle it and started swelling up, they had to stick another needle higher up on my arm to move the fluid over... that one worked fine... Honestly, everything is still a bit foggy; I have no clue exactly when I drifted off.
🙂

rustygardener172 said:I woke up and they had stuck one of those IV needles in my arm—on the back of the hand, I think? Hahaha, I have no clue what the anatomy term is... first they tried running some fluid through it... but since my vein wouldn't take it and just swelled up, they had to stick another needle higher up on my arm to move the fluid over... that one worked fine... everything is still kind of blurry, honestly, I don't even know exactly when I passed out...
🙂

Man... 👍

rustygardener172 said:Regarding open versus closed techniques... The open method was the original standard for nose surgery. Closed technique is newer; it wasn't used this way in the past. Now, the closed approach has become common practice, while the open method is reserved for more complex cases. There’s a reason the industry shifted toward closed—recovery is significantly easier and you don't deal with visible scarring. I realize I’m just rambling here, as I'm certainly no medical expert, nor is the girl claiming the open method is superior. 😁

In the two years since my own nose surgery—which, frankly, I don't consider a success—I have researched open and closed techniques extensively, specifically looking at the standards used in the US.
It is common knowledge that complex aesthetic procedures are performed "across the pond," and that there are specialists who focus specifically on secondary rhinoplasties (which requires immense experience). In fact, most dissatisfied Europeans travel to the States specifically for revision surgery.
I have also read comments from local surgeons here who claim that open rhinoplasty is largely obsolete and rarely used nowadays.
That is simply false. Most top-tier surgeons abroad still utilize open rhinoplasty, particularly when dealing with noses that have been over-shortened or excessively depressed, where cartilage grafts are necessary.
The logic is simple: an open rhinoplasty provides excellent visibility of the internal nasal structure, allowing for precise graft placement. This is a stark contrast to closed rhinoplasty, where the surgeon is essentially working "blind."
Ultimately, it all comes down to selecting a qualified surgeon. I followed the blog of a woman who was absolutely devastated by her first surgery—her nose was too short and lumpy—but after a second procedure via open rhinoplasty with a specialist, her results were excellent and the scar is invisible.

So, I find it baffling that surgeons in America 😕 insist that open rhinoplasty is outdated and no longer used by the global surgical community. Based on everything I have researched and the experiences of people seeking revisions abroad... the vast majority underwent open rhinoplasty. While the recovery might be longer, the results are much more predictable and the scarring is negligible.
On the other hand, if a nose needs further shortening following an initial surgery, using a closed technique would be the logical choice.

I realize I've written quite a bit here😁, but I hope this information proves useful to someone. Be extremely careful about whom you choose as your surgeon. Please, keep sharing your experiences.😉

stormyharbor2 said:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZRXYF6FvXM

Incredible.😲 It’s a law of nature. Her nose is shaped similar to mine, though mine is actually worse because my tip sits lower while hers sits right where it should relative to the base.

This is from a doctor's page.

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😕 Everyone’s gone downhill lately. What the hell happened?

Just more proof that tastes vary.😉
Sure, there are better examples of rhinoplasty in the States, but in my opinion, these results are miles ahead of what you see most of the time back home.
The goal of rhinoplasty isn't to overhaul someone's entire face. It’s about crafting a nose that actually complements their features. We need to move away from those overly dramatic, "cookie-cutter" upturned noses—that dated look from the 70s and 80s that some American surgeons still insist on performing with such misplaced pride.
Exceptions prove the rule.😉

To be honest, some of these nose jobs performed by local celebrities are just terrible—completely unnecessary and way too short. Take Zanemari Lalic, for instance; after that last surgery, the result was a mess. The same goes for Blankin. It’s like they’re just using a cookie-cutter template to shrink the nose without giving a single thought to the person's actual facial features.
Then again, it all comes down to personal preference. Personally, I much prefer results where you can't actually tell any work was done—where the nose just looks natural and fits the face seamlessly.
So, when some surgeon tells me "the nose should be the centerpiece of the face," I know exactly what kind of person I'm dealing with. 😁