Posts by neonbadger43

Hey 🙂 so I'm looking into nose surgery... basically, my nose is pretty flat, so I just want to shorten and narrow it a bit. It doesn't seem like it'll be anything too crazy. Mostly, I'm wondering about the costs and which surgeon you guys would recommend. Is Dr. Toncic any good? What about Dzepina or the Bagatin Clinic? I heard Zambelli is decent, but since I'm in Chicago, it’d be easier to find someone local... since it's not a major procedure and won't be a total transformation... I'd love to hear from anyone who's had this kind of minor correction, because I don't have breathing issues or anything majorly aesthetic. Thanks.

Hey there. I’ve been scrolling through this massive mess of threads, and one specific topic caught my eye... since we're looking back at 2012 here, it's a bit of an old thread, but I was wondering about nose surgery costs. I'm just looking to slim down the bridge and maybe slightly lift the tip—nothing too crazy where they'd need to break bone. Based on your experiences, who are the top surgeons these days? Also, how long does it actually take for the swelling to finally go down? And honestly... does it hurt a lot? Thanks so much.

Looking at Grgic's last post, he seems solid... I'm mostly just trying to get a handle on the price tag.

Come on, is there really nobody in the US with actual experience regarding tattoos and tattoo removal besides the few people mentioned above... and that one girl...? I’m thinking about getting mine removed, but the clinic didn't really give me any red flags. It's just a black ink design, and since I have pale skin, I assume the risk of heavy depigmentation is pretty low. Plus, it’s always easier to cover a tiny little scar with some Dermablend or concealer than to deal with an entire tattoo. I am mostly just wondering if there are any risks to my lymph nodes or blood... since everything gets flushed out through the system? I read somewhere about a woman in America who developed thyroid cancer because of it, and a few people apparently felt nauseous after their sessions... but honestly, this tattoo is driving me crazy and it's over ten years old now. I need it gone. And because of work, I *have* to get it done. It is what it is. Please share your experiences if you have them 🙂

I’ve got this specific issue I'm dealing with. I have a mild case of PCOS, but lately, everything has just spiraled out of control... I exercise regularly, I eat clean... and yet, I can't drop these few pounds I want to lose, and I feel constantly bloated. It hurts terribly, and honestly, I feel like I'm stuck in a permanent state of PMS. Basically, I have all the PMS symptoms every single day except when I actually have my period. That's the only time I feel okay. My gynecologist prescribed Yaz. So, I guess we'll see... I've never taken birth control before, so I have zero experience with it, but my current situation is becoming unbearable. I know of cases where a girl started pills and actually lost weight and felt much better once her hormones stabilized. I'm wondering, though—do these pills have any impact on causing depression or anxiety...? What has your experience been like??? I mean, my situation is pretty dire, so I don't think I have much to lose...🙂

stormyharbor2 said:Where do you all get so much love from, anyway? I’ve got a nose that would be a complex for just about anyone, but it feels like I'll never actually scrape together enough cash for a rhinoplasty... 😢

I’m a student, and I expect to start working this fall. Once the money starts coming in, I'll build it up over time. While everyone else is out living it up on the coast, I don't really see the appeal... It's not exactly my idea of a good time. Others spend a fortune every weekend hitting up expensive bars just to wander from one pub to the next, but for me, nothing beats grabbing a couple of beers at my favorite local spot. I even pick up things on eBay. Honestly, I always give off the impression that I'm loaded, but trust me, I've been saving since I can remember. Eventually, I'll have enough for the big stuff, because I have quite a few plans in motion. Some of the things mentioned above aren't even necessary for me... Sure, someone might argue that I don't "need" rhinoplasty either, but... well... I'm the kind of person who would much rather spend two days in Rome than twenty days blowing cash on parties and stuff like that. You end up spending twice as much and seeing far fewer important things. But hey, if that's how people want to live, more power to them. Anyway, I'm getting a bit off-topic... The nose surgery is about $20,000. Let's say you set aside a little bit from your paycheck every month... $333And in about a year and a half... that's it... you'll have given up on certain things that you didn't even really need in the first place...
Look... I don't have any sponsors, and honestly, she could probably get them. Like, most girls could nowadays... but nope... 🙂

rustygardener172 said:Trust me, I have no idea who I’d recommend to you. Honestly, I haven't even made up my mind yet. I've been to the hospital once already, and the thought of going back there doesn't even cross my mind. You just feel like a product on a conveyor belt; nobody even bothers to talk to you. To this day, I still don't actually know what they operated on, because my breathing feels even worse now than it did before the surgery. So, this time, I think I'll just pay out of pocket to have some peace of mind... hopefully...
I’m still trying to make up my mind on who to go with. I’ve scrolled through this entire forum... I even started marking names with pluses and minuses just to keep track of who people praise and who they criticize. It didn't really help, though. Everyone seems to have both fans and haters... Dr. Bastajić seems to get the most praise, with absolutely no complaints so far... followed by Zambelli, Tončić, Ostojić, and Glumičić... but even with them, you'll find plenty of good and bad opinions...
The more I think about it, the harder it gets to make a call... I guess the move is to just look at their before-and-after photos. If the results look good, then maybe that’s the one. Seems like the risk is pretty much the same everywhere anyway... 😁

Sure, you should listen to what people have to say, obviously. But honestly, it all comes down to how you handle yourself. If you’ve got a strong personality and you aren't about letting people push you around, that's how you'll react. At the end of the day, it's your nose and your health... so just show them you've still got some fight in you... 🙂 I just want you to be happy... 👍Well, as for me... I don't really need to do that, but still... mostly I just think everyone has the right to do whatever they want and whatever they feel is necessary for their own health...

rustygardener172 said:I think this nose looks just fine... though you can't really judge width from a profile shot. I have no idea what "cute arc" you're talking about. But just think about how many girls go under the knife just to get a slightly pointier tip. I don't know how old you are, but your post gives me the impression you're pretty young... if there isn't an actual medical issue involved, maybe just wait a bit and see if your opinion changes. It’s honestly not worth dropping that kind of cash and risking surgery only to end up hating the result. It's much easier to fix large bumps or humps than to obsess over tiny details. Someone who nitpicks their appearance like this will surely end up nitpicking the surgical outcome too... 🙂

I'm 24... hehe. Well, I try to make myself look younger... 🙂 I wasn't trying to be a know-it-all, I was just looking for an answer. My nose looks fine enough from the front or in a half-profile, but I’m really not happy with how it looks from the side. It sticks out too much, and my face feels a bit too small and cute for what I call my "aristocratic pointed nose"... 🙂 So, this is it... that famous arch I've been looking for... View on flickr I posted her photo since I really couldn't be bothered to hunt for one... plus, she actually has a nice nose... 😉 Isn't that just... hehe...
Basically... I know it’s a lot of love, pain, and work... all that blood, sweat, and tears... but... my nose, if I'm being honest, probably just needs a little bit of shortening and rounding. My beard is pretty thin, so in some profile shots, I don't even look like myself... it’s just my nose staring back at me :P which isn't exactly something I'm proud of. People make things so complicated these days, so I figured, why shouldn't I... just so I can finally stop dodging those dreaded profile angles, both in person and in photos :P 20k is nothing really, especially for something that lasts as long as you do. People waste money on all kinds of nonsense, but this definitely isn't one of them. Plus, I've had breathing issues for years, so maybe I could kill two birds with one stone... 🙂 I’m definitely relying on my inhaler lately... I can't even remember the last time I took a full breath without feeling like I couldn't catch my wind... 🙂

Just so I know which specialist to call if I actually decide to go through with the rhinoplasty... definitely not looking for a butcher... 🙂 Thanks...

Hey there. So, I have a question. I’ve been reading all sorts of things here and honestly, you guys have totally outsmarted me. Hmm... I’m thinking about getting a nose job. My nose is actually okay for the most part—it isn't hooked or low—it’s just a bit wide, and from the profile view, it looks really pointy. I've always wanted that cute little Angelina nose, something sweet from the side... mine just looks too sharp for my face. But anyway, this isn't trivial; you really have to think long and hard about stuff like this so you don't end up looking messed up.

I have something similar...http://www.mediabistro.com/unbeige/original/a_nose.jpg
I don't have that cute little curve. I just don't like it.
Has anyone here actually gone through this? I noticed that Zanamara had that kind of nose surgery; you can definitely tell. She used to have that same wide, pointy look, and now it's small and sweet. So... I'm genuinely curious who the best surgeon is right now, someone who won't absolutely screw things up. 🙂 Thanks.

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Is there seriously nobody here who actually understands this stuff, or maybe an E. surgeon on the Forum...

I have a question about this topic. I’m planning to get a tattoo removed this spring—it’s been on me for seven years now and I just don't love it anymore. It's an old tribal piece that's faded quite a bit and honestly wasn't even done very well... I'd actually prefer to cover it up with something more refined and my style, but I'm looking at removal first. I've reached out to several people outside the US who had similar experiences; generally, it doesn't seem too bad since the pigment eventually blends with your skin tone. Since I have very fair skin, it isn't super prominent, so any scarring shouldn't be a major issue... plus, there are always options like scar correction or chemical peels if needed. Anyway, that's the situation... does anyone here have actual experience with this? I'd love some recommendations for a top-tier dermatologist or surgeon who can do this perfectly... and what kind of prices are we talking about? I heard it could run around $333 per session... etc. Any info is appreciated. Covering it up isn't really an option because the tattoo is too large, and a cover-up would require something massive and dark... I don't want a "patchwork" look. Laser technology has come such a long way in dermatology, so I feel like this is the cleaner, better solution... I'd be grateful for some serious, expert advice 🙂