Posts by Dana Alvarez

Amanda Morris76 said:I just went to check out Dr. Smith's portfolio, and I really love his work. His profile looks amazing, and it seems like a ton of women choose him. By the way, when you go in for your initial consultation... does the doctor actually show you what the results might look like after the surgery, or what kind of things do you guys discuss?

Anyway (and I'm not saying this is a fact), but if Fanny had plastic surgery, I would absolutely love for my surgeon to give me a nose just like hers:
and honestly, Smith's work makes it look like he's a total specialist in this field.🙂

Oh man, I don't know! Everyone has different tastes, so please don't take this the wrong way, but I find it hard to believe you think Fanny's nose is actually that beautiful.😕...

Ashley Young34 said:So many people are incredibly frustrated with how things are being handled at the hospitals. I’m not saying private clinics are perfect—they definitely mess up too—but it feels like there are way more screw-ups happening in the public hospital system. ☕

I guess there’s really no point in us even debating this.😉I was actually going to ask if you could shoot me a private message with the names of any doctors or hospitals you know that have really messed up or something like that.🙄I guess I’m just feeling a bit more on edge lately since my surgery is coming up.🙂

Ashley Young34 said:Don't panic too much—it’s only been 17 days since your surgery, so everything is still incredibly fresh. It's been almost two months for me, and I still have some numbness at the tip of my nose. It is way too early to worry, but I really hope everything returns to normal for you soon. Personally, I’ll keep insisting that going to a private specialist is definitely the best way to go. 😉

I don't know... I suppose you might believe that paying someone extra ensures better care, and in most cases, that actually turns out to be true. However, most of those surgeons at the hospital mostly run their own private practices anyway. From my own experience going in for checkups—even with the ones who are genuinely top-tier—every single one of them has their own private clinic, so it all ends up being more or less the same thing.

Sarah Brooks said:Hey girls, I'm scheduled for my procedure on May 28th, so I guess I can be your guinea pig... just to let you all know whether you should run for the hills or if you should be counting down the days. I actually put myself on the waiting list back in December for surgery, but they didn't schedule me until late May...

👍...oh man, that really is a long wait, but I'm hoping it ends up being totally worth it... good luck!

Rebecca Gomez37 said:Hey everyone,
It's been three weeks since my surgery, and I have to say, I am beyond thrilled with the results.🙏
Those of you who have been following my journey know that this is actually my second surgery. This time around, they had to perform an osteotomy, which basically involved breaking the lateral bones and reconstructing the cartilage.
I wanted to share a little bit of advice with you all. After my first procedure—it was just a simple smoothing—I looked absolutely terrible. Honestly, I was such a mess, completely bruised and incredibly swollen. I hadn't prepared myself at all, which was my mistake. That’s why I made sure to do my homework this time around, and I was so much better prepared. I only ended up with some light purple circles under my eyes, and everything cleared up so quickly!🙂)
What on earth did I do???
I was taking zinc tablets and Vitamin C powder every single day, and I also made sure to take those homeopathic Arnica pellets for seven days leading up to my surgery, as well as for seven days after.
I applied some LIOTON gel to my bruises, and about 24 hours after the surgery, I tried keeping the gel-led pads on my neck, the back of my head, and around my eyes for five minutes at a time, repeating that every hour or so.
After you go through surgery, everyone just wants to get back to feeling like themselves as quickly as possible. Honestly, with this procedure, you’ll be totally fine in about seven days. I’ve completely stopped using foundation and concealer, and my nose looks absolutely amazing.👍
Hey there!

That’s awesome, I'm honestly so happy to hear that... thanks so much for all the advice! Hey, if you don't mind, maybe you could post some pictures so we can actually see how it turned out?

Brenda Sanders16 said:Since you already booked yours, I actually put my request in back on March 19th, 2010, for July 7th. I'm honestly so glad! I really hope everything goes smoothly for both of us, and who knows, maybe we'll even get similar dates and end up sharing a recovery room together.🙂I'm personally hoping to get a slot in October, since people say that's the ideal time. Are you getting your septum straightened out too, and are you planning on doing the cosmetic correction at the same time? I haven't quite made up my mind yet—if they suggest the correction, I can't decide if I should just go for it or stick to fixing the immediate issue. I'm a little nervous about how the final result will turn out.

Well, it was just over a week ago... and yeah, October is definitely better. 👍...Honestly, it's probably best to just get everything fixed all at once while you're under anesthesia... hehehe, maybe I'll see you there!🙂

Brenda Sanders16 said:Hopefully everything turns out fine. If I get lucky, they might actually schedule my surgery for October. I have to admit, I'm absolutely terrified; I've never even stepped foot in a hospital before, let alone gone under the knife. Please, just tell me—if you’ve had a nose job, are you happy with the results? I might consider fixing that too, but I'm honestly freaking out about how I'll look.🙂.
Thanks for all the replies; you've been such a huge help.

Hey, I'm also scheduled to see Dr. Smith on June 30th, and I'm really wondering when the first available slot for the actual procedure will be. I just hope it isn't too late.🙄

Rebecca Gomez37 said:Personally, I have total faith in the ENT department at the Mayo Clinic.
Doctors like Tafra, Cikojevic, Roje, and Racic are top-tier specialists. If you're dealing with a deviation, they’ll definitely fix the aesthetics for you—just enough so you don't end up with that classic "ENT hump."..
I think everyone needs to realize that in any hospital setting, when you say, "Hey, could you fix the look while you're at it?" they really do mean *just* as an afterthought. Their priority is the reason you're there in the first place—basically making sure your nose actually functions. Anything else gets handled with much less attention to detail regarding the overall shape; for instance, they might smooth out a hump, but they won't refine the tip or narrow the bridge. They might even shorten it a bit.
Maybe aesthetics only account for about 10% of the procedure.
So, if you're looking for a perfectly sculpted nose, go see a private plastic surgeon and pay the premium, because then their sole mission is to craft a beautiful nose.

I don't think that's quite right,🙄 because I've been reading here that people who went through the hospital ended up with exactly the nose they wanted, simply because it all depends on whether you actually mention it to the doctor or not... and obviously, who you see matters too. It's not necessarily about going private, since no one is going to give you a "perfect" nose if it isn't physically possible for your face, right?🙂

James Collins22 said:Honestly, I have a million questions, and I feel like I'm being totally dramatic about this
because I want to get cosmetic nose surgery (even though my mom keeps telling me there's nothing wrong with it ☕ ,
but in reality, I know it could be better 🙄 ))

So, rhinoplasty plus a tip job—where would be the best place to go?
If anyone needs cartilage or anything like that, I'll donate it to you! 😍

Big hugs, and like brightotter21 said—please post before and after photos. I mean, I respect everyone's experience,
but we all kind of want to compare our noses to yours in the pictures... 🙂

(The guys definitely have an advantage 😉 )

Hi Lisa...well, since I've also read through this forum super thoroughly from the very beginning and even kept a little notebook of all the most highly recommended doctors who haven't had any complaints, I think I can tell you that the top names are Dr. Poe, Dr. Uglešić, Dr. Munitić, Dr. Ivkić, and Dr. Lajtman...so, I hope that helps you out!🙂

Olivia Reed94 said:I’m looking into getting surgery to fix a deviated septum because it’s become such a massive issue. Honestly, my quality of life is pretty much zero right now—I can't sleep properly, I feel completely winded during workouts like I'm running out of air, and every little cold feels ten times worse than it should.
I’d really love to have this done in Washington, D.C. instead of San Francisco, mostly because I have these lingering ideas about how run-down the Mayo Clinic is, plus their hygiene standards and how "friendly" the doctors tend to be there. I'm not quite sure where the best spot in D.C. would be, or how long the recovery actually takes. I heard that they remove the tampons after three days, but then you're left with stitches for a while...
I’m also a bit anxious about how my nose will actually look afterward. What are the odds that it could end up looking even worse or more asymmetrical than it does now? Since this is essentially similar to a cosmetic procedure, I really want to ensure I'm being operated on by a true expert with extensive experience.
Private healthcare is honestly such a rip-off. I don't see the point in dropping that kind of cash when I could just get the exact same quality of care from a highly skilled doctor at the Mayo Clinic.
Does anyone have any recommendations? I've heard pretty good things about the hospital over in Manhattan.🙄

It seems to me that Dr. Smith and Dr. Anderson are the most highly recommended specialists here. I actually have appointments scheduled with both of them, so I'll just have to see which one I decide to go with...

Ashley Young34 said:Yeah, getting everything done in a single day is actually a huge plus. You just pay the price upfront and deal with the recovery later, but honestly, it's great—Dr. Smith handles all the scheduling so you can get it all sorted out in no time.😁, pay up and suck it up🤣, but seriously, it’s awesome how Dr. Smith organizes everything so quickly.😍
Personally, I've been going abroad for medical stuff for quite a while now, and you don't really notice the minor things until you're fully under. I even used concealer on my bruises, so they barely showed at all by the end.😁
Smith performs all his surgeries under general anesthesia; he says it's easier that way, both for him and for the patient. He has a fantastic anesthesiologist too, so you wake up gently without any nausea—at least, that was my experience. So, yeah, that's my two cents.😉

Hey, I'm actually a little nervous about general anesthesia. Does that mean they put you under via an IV drip, or do they use a mask with gas?😲

Zachary Nguyen29, I'm actually really looking forward to seeing those photos, so please post them once your nose is feeling better!😉

Hey Smith, you run a private practice, right? I honestly can't tell if you're any good because I hear such mixed things from people—some say you're amazing and others aren't so sure.🤷

Even though I’ve got a broken nose and some underlying health issues to deal with, I think the cosmetic side of things is actually what’s weighing on me most. I’d love to get some advice from people who have been through this—I'm considering seeing a private surgeon, but I'd much rather check out my options through the hospital system first. Thanks!

Hi everyone, I've been following this thread from the very beginning and have read through all the previous posts. I was wondering if anyone might be able to share their personal experiences with Dr. Smith, Dr. Miller, or Dr. Anderson? 🙏🙏 🙂