George Robinson58, look, I went through a much bigger change than your little 5%, and honestly, nobody even noticed. Most of the women I work with just assumed I’d somehow "leveled up" my looks over a long weekend. Some comments were even like, "Whoa, did you gain weight?" It's the same thing all over again: people perceive their own flaws way more intensely than they actually are. Everyone thinks their nose is the center of the universe. When you see someone with huge ears or bad teeth, you definitely notice it, but you don't just stare and make a scene about it. Just because no one said anything doesn't mean nothing happened. People find it hard to wrap their heads around the fact that anyone would even go under the knife for something like this. The few people who actually knew—or the ones I specifically told—said they're only noticing it now, but generally, people just accept it as one of those minor life changes. I don't know what kind of nose you're trying to fix that's got you so worked up over "that quiet 5%." Maybe you actually had a cute nose before, and that 5% was literally just what it needed to finally be perfect, huh?
ruggedstag20, sorry if this sounds a bit bold, but I’ve gotta ask—are you actually gay? Anyway, look, it’s officially been three weeks since my surgery. I can feel that little bump at the bridge of my nose that everyone keeps bringing up, but honestly, it’s barely visible. I’m assuming it’s related to the "zero point"—you know, that starting spot where the shape begins to spread out. From what I gathered during those quick consultations, the surgeon levels everything right at that point. So, if that’s your natural profile, you can’t really shift the bridge drastically, or maybe I misunderstood, but if your zero point is more prominent, you can't get that "saddle" look because you can't shorten anything below that mark. Also, I seriously hate the word "saddle" when we're talking about guys' noses. In my opinion, a man's face needs at least one strong feature, and a straight nose counts. It looks better on girls, sure, but for us? Not so much. My tip also dropped quite a bit, and if I’m being honest, I actually liked it better before. But hey, those are just details, and I’m sure nobody’s going to love or hate you based on a few degrees of nasal slope. What I'm really curious about is how you guys know if someone actually "broke the bones" or just reshaped them? Why didn't anyone mention that to me, and why should I even care? Also, in which part of the nose are the changes most obvious during the healing process? (btw. don't obsess over tiny deviations. Just look at people around you—most of them have terrible noses and they look totally fine. It’s not all about that one bump; attitude matters too. You've gotta learn how to "wear" your nose ;) ) Later
Alex Moore62... I honestly don't get why you find it so repulsive when someone actually gives credit where credit is due. Like, if I'm scrolling through a forum looking for solid info—which is exactly what I was doing a month ago—I'm not about to drop an extra $1,000 on some amateur like Glumicic. No thanks. I’m going to go where the track record shows they're actually the best. And as for this idiot bringing up some InternetProtocole nonsense? He's just some kid who finally figured out how to use a virtual classroom and now thinks he's some kind of elite hacker. l.a.m.e.
So, I finally took the mold off this morning (day 7 post-op) and honestly? The results are better than I ever dared to hope. I was peeking just under the edge of the tape from my incision, and man, I wasn't expecting it to look this good. Maybe the nurse's "magic touch" played a part too, but seriously—wow! My nose looks absolutely perfect, even considering the swelling and those slight dark circles under my eyes. To sum it all up: the whole experience has been incredibly smooth and way beyond my expectations. As for Dr. Toncic, he and his entire team are the real deal—super professional, easy to talk to, and they radiate this calm confidence and expertise. They’re humble, too, and have a very grounded way of looking at things. Honestly, my vision for what I wanted was basically realized through his skill without me having to micromanage anything. It was actually pretty smart of me not to push my own specific whims too hard; instead, I just listened to his expert opinion, and this result proves he’s a true master of his craft. If you're hunting for an aesthetic surgeon, he should be your absolute first choice. Plus, his pricing is the most reasonable out there. I don't think anyone wants to just throw money away when you could save that for a rainy day, right? So, why not? I'm still kind of reeling from the shock. Realistically, I wasn't expecting miracles since nobody had really checked in on me after the procedure to give me feedback (clearly, setting high standards is just routine for them now!), so I actually spent a little time worrying they might have messed something up. Turns out, not at all. For anyone out there who's paralyzed by fear or anxiety about looking better, I can't recommend this doctor enough. The procedure itself was totally painless, and I've already said plenty about how great the clinic staff is.
I only went in for a purely cosmetic procedure. I don't have any bruising or swelling under my eyes, though the tip of my nose was pretty swollen at first—but honestly, the progress I’m seeing every single day is huge. It's still a total mystery how he actually shaped the bridge area... but seriously, I'm really hoping he did a top-tier job, and I have zero doubts about his professionalism. Anyway, I just want you to be super happy with your new nose! : )
So, I had my surgery this past Tuesday. They did the swabs yesterday... I'm getting the cast off in three days, so we'll see how things are looking then... -=iG=surgery=-
Samuel Reyes26...look, you can't just sit there on the couch and expect this to fix itself. Give them a call, send over some photos, get the full scoop... go in for an actual consultation. Honestly, I'd try being a bit more assertive with the doctor who did your surgery—tell them you need this sorted out, period. You paid good money for this, and we all know those medical bills aren't exactly cheap.
So why even bother spamming this forum if you can't handle hearing someone else's take? You really think people here—some of whom have just as much medical background as you do—are going to sit around providing deep clinical analyses of your swelling and little bumps? Just call a doctor, go get an actual exam, and stop cluttering up the thread if you aren't ready to listen to feedback. Honestly, I’m telling you, it's 99% likely just swelling. Stop acting like you've got it all figured out; if you were actually that resourceful, you would've cleared up all those fears and uncertainties about the surgery a long time ago.
Look, it’s not like you have a broken bone... it’s torn up. Same difference. The bone is swollen. Alright, now that you're acting all high and mighty, what exactly do you think is going on in there? Did he seriously shove a dog bone from the floor up your nose? Did he leave his tools inside your nostrils? Or did he just sell your nose to someone else and swap it out for a different one? I don't get how you can claim you DIDN'T have a bump before, but then turn around and say the swelling isn't hard. Total nonsense...
driftingsurfer96... I think you need a little reality check here. We’re talking about this "bump" you say wasn't there before, and now, after surgery involving nothing but bone shaving, it suddenly appears. Let’s look at this from an anatomical perspective for a second. It’s not like the surgeon found some random scrap of bone on the floor during the procedure and accidentally shoved it back in. Here’s my take: there’s a chance that while they were grinding or smoothing out one part, a tiny fragment broke off and didn't get fully cleared out—it might still be sitting in there. From what I’ve heard, that's usually not a huge deal to fix. But there's a much more likely explanation. Think about when you're playing soccer and you take a hard hit, bone-on-bone, right where the structure is thickest. You know how you can end up with a bump several centimeters wide? Now, imagine someone actually *breaking* your bones! We are literally talking about bone fractures here. Honestly, expecting zero swelling or bumps after a procedure that involves breaking bone is pretty unrealistic. Plus, you have to trust the pro. While the surgeon is operating, they have a direct line of sight to exactly what's happening. While you're out under anesthesia, they are sculpting your nose and can clearly see the shape they're creating. Once you wake up, your body is going to react with inflammation and swelling during the recovery phase. Do you really think someone performing surgery on your nose wouldn't notice if there was a massive, glaring bump right where they were working? If you went around breaking someone's nose while they were in a coma, you'd definitely be able to tell if it ended up smoother or bumpier, right? I really don't think it was a mistake in the process itself. I know it’s tough because you’re the one actually going through it, but I think you can lean on my logic quite a bit. Plastic surgery isn't some supernatural, superhuman mystery. Good luck... personally, I’m getting my cast removed on Tuesday, and I’m dying to see how great the work turned out.
From the consultation to the actual surgery, you don't have to wait forever. You chat with the doctor, make a plan, and honestly, it could be in a day, two days, or whenever you feel ready... at least that's how it looks to me.
Total nonsense... I actually scheduled my procedure right after the consultation, and I don't see anything wrong with that. I mean, why wouldn't I just show up in a day or two? It’s not like the doctor is going to spend the next 24 hours losing sleep over me, and waiting longer isn't going to make them do a better job either. Plus, overthinking this whole thing is just going to stress me out more. Personally, I figure my conversation with them is going to go something like: "Look, I'm not gonna nitpick the technical details—that's your job. Just make sure it looks fucking awesome." That's pretty much my entire game plan right now.
Personally, I’m fascinated by how people react after someone gets cosmetic work done... It honestly worries me how many people feel the need to trash others just because they chose an "unnatural" look?
So, being "swollen"... or whatever you guys want to call it... we can get past that. I mean, if you wake up with a massive hangover after ten beers, you’re gonna look swollen too. It doesn't matter—you can still take a photo and digest it. I'm with the previous commenters on this one: we need to see how the nose actually fits with the rest of your face. Like, how does the whole thing vibe together? Personally, I always say I have great eyes, so if someone took a picture of just those, they'd be like, "Wow..." even if everything else isn't quite hitting the mark. We want the full impression—that "Oh, there she is" feeling—not just some random nose sitting at the bottom of the screen. So many people have a cute little nose but then deal with a cleft lip or something. We want the big picture, and that's what we're focusing on here. We want to see—and seriously, IGNORE any bruising or swelling—what you actually look like RIGHT NOW. Or, as the kids say, *at the moment*... or a translation of a translation... basically, right this second. What did Dr. Nozic actually do? Did he actually harmonize the nose with your face, or is the whole thing just a total disaster?!
Can someone please, just for once, upload a photo at a size the human eye can actually make out? I mean... wtf is this? Use Imgur or whatever, post it there, and just send the link. This image is brutally tiny. If I were trying to take a high-quality shot of my own nose, I’d go for something the size of a massive billboard on a highway, yet these people drop $2,000 just to post something the size of a damn fingernail. LAME!
Is Kawasaki even alive at this point? I mean, if what Scott Allen10 is saying is true—that the crew over at Tončić’s clinic decided to put these guys on permanent snooze because someone didn't show enough respect? :P Laura Booth6? Helllooo... we’re all dying to see those progress pics... come on... it can't be that painful...
Laura Booth6...to be honest, I think I’m still going to head to Tončić regardless of your bad experience. I've never been much of a panic artist, and personally, I'm more worried about general anesthesia than anything else. Honestly, I care more about the actual results he gets you than the specific way he does things... I mean, obviously, surgery isn't exactly a trip to Disneyland.
Hey Laura Booth6, shoot those photos over to my email divided_by_zero_0@hotmail.com (copy/paste) so we can talk through next steps... I didn't think you were replying to me personally, I just figured you were responding to that earlier post... I’m looking at scheduling surgery for early October, so I wanted to see what you decided and how things are looking. Thanks!
Alright, fine... you guys totally ignored my first post. Whatever. I guess I'll just decide for myself who my surgeon is going to be. Thanks for nothing. Anyway, here’s my second question: Has anyone on this forum actually *fully* recovered from their surgery? Like, is a total recovery even a thing? Is there such a thing as getting back to exactly how you felt before everything went down? Has anyone actually reached that stage? It feels like everyone here just talks about post-op complications and struggles. I haven't heard a single person say something like, "I feel zero pain... it's been about a year and it's like I never even had the surgery." So, what's the deal? What's the actual point of all this?