Posts by redridge15

You clearly missed part of what I said; I wasn't posting for my own sake, I was writing this because of all the women who were unhappy with their results.

As I mentioned earlier, I was already satisfied, and now, after a month and a half, I am even more thrilled—it honestly feels like I was born with this body. 😍😍😍

I wasn't there during your appointment with Toncic, so I don't know anything about him, good or bad.
The best thing you can do is go in for a consultation and talk to him directly... seriously. Just explain exactly what you're looking for, and he’ll tell you what's actually possible regarding how much he can reduce the size while still ensuring you can breathe comfortably and won't end up with that "breathing through your nose" sensation.
From what I can see, nobody on this forum has that issue, so you really shouldn't worry about that. That usually only becomes a problem after a second or third procedure.

Don't stress out, Mia! You're going to be happy with the result! 👍

Amanda Wilson45 said:Heh... alright, alright... I can tell you're pretty worked up. 😉 I was half-asleep, to be honest. I actually heard pretty much everything, but I just couldn't bring myself to care. I heard the whole thing—from them hammering away to when they finally started ripping it apart. 😁 😁

Look, I’m not even upset about my own situation. Honestly, I couldn't be happier with how my nose turned out, my recovery process, or anything else regarding my procedure. If anything, I’m just feeling incredibly disillusioned with aesthetic surgeons because of what they do to other people. There are way too many women out there whose faces have been completely ruined by bad work. I actually met a woman today who had her nose absolutely wrecked by a surgeon three years ago, and now she's stuck having to pay for corrective surgery just to fix the mess. It’s honestly sickening. You go to a doctor specifically to enhance your features, only for them to make you look even worse! If anyone ever did that to me, I swear, I would lose it.

Was she half-asleep? Did she actually hear something? Good grief... For me, the absolute priority was making sure I didn't feel a single thing. I interrogated my anesthesiologist at least five different times just to confirm whether I’d be completely under. I kept badgering him, just to be absolutely certain.
I haven't heard a single word about that from anyone else... honestly, the sheer frustration of it all would probably put me in a coma.

Nancy Clark14 said:Yesterday I watched the footage of the Triumf surgery involving Sevin's nose.
Zambelli was performing a nasal reconstruction for Severina after Glumičić—acting more like a butcher than a surgeon—completely ruined things by removing way too much cartilage.
I have to say, I am genuinely impressed with how Zambelli handled it.
Kudos to him. If he applied that level of dedication to regular patients, I’d actually consider going to him for cosmetic work once I deal with my own septum issues, maybe sometime next year.
On top of that, people who had worked alongside him back when he was still at the hospital were singing his praises.
In my opinion, if someone actually knows how to perform a proper reconstruction, they won't mess up the initial rhinoplasty either. At least they won't over-resect the cartilage; besides, it's always easier to take more away later than it is to try and add volume back. That's just my take.
What do you ladies think?
The guy seems incredibly meticulous.

I know a girl who had her nose done by Zambelli six months ago, and she couldn't be happier. She loves her new look, and she had nothing but great things to say about the doctor and the nursing staff.

Amanda Wilson45 said:I had my nose surgery done under local anesthesia with some added sedation, and honestly, I don't see what the big deal is. It was perfectly fine. 🙂

I’ve been there myself... The whole idea behind using something like that is that you're out cold while they stay wide awake. The point is for them to hear everything and realize exactly what I'm doing to them—and, of course, to finally understand how much they've screwed up every single one of those noses! 😁

Guys, this is absolutely terrifying! You seriously need an incredible amount of luck if you're planning on getting cosmetic surgery these days. Looking through this thread, I see plenty of surgeons being mentioned, but honestly, I haven't come across a single glowing recommendation yet. It seems like every time someone tries to praise a surgeon, someone else immediately jumps in to tear them down—and I don't even want to imagine what they say when they're being truly nasty. So, what am I supposed to take away from all this?? Is there actually no such thing as a proven, reliable surgeon out there? It feels like every single one of them has messed up or had a patient end up with a failed procedure.

It's appalling! Honestly, I feel like lining them all up and giving them a taste of their own medicine!!

Actually, no—instead of anything drastic, I’d just line them all up and perform nose surgery on every single one of them myself... and I'd do it all under nothing but local anesthesia... 🤣 maybe then they'd finally learn how to actually do their jobs properly!

Nancy Clark14 said:I went ahead with my septum surgery at a public hospital, but I’ve decided to hold off on any cosmetic work for now. A few doctors told me there’s really no need for it since we're talking about mere millimeters here. If I do decide to go the aesthetic route later on, I’ll definitely be looking for a private specialist—maybe someone like Ostojić, Tončić, Zambelli, or Kinčl.🤷..
I had the deviation fixed at the hospital because, frankly, plastic surgeons either can't handle functional repairs or they don't do them properly, and I just needed to be able to breathe again.

So, always it comes down to millimeters. I mean, surely they aren't going to start shortening noses by whole centimeters, right??

Nancy Clark14 said:It all comes down to who performs the surgery and how they handle it...
You really have to balance health and aesthetics together.
And ideally, your first operation should be your last.
Severina had her nose done by Glumičić, just like Josipa Pavičić and Nikolin Pišek.
Honestly, none of them ended up with a beautiful nose.
Severina's was far too narrow with those nostrils flared out to the sides,
Josipa's is blunt and rounded,
while Nikolinin is short and sharp—her nasal bridge looks strange to me. She’s gone under the knife three times now, and frankly, I have no idea what she’s actually trying to fix.

In my opinion, these women are beautiful regardless, but they would have fared much better if their surgeon had actual expertise rather than just being a celebrity doctor like Mr. Glumičić.
But hey, you reap what you sow...
Everyone talks through their nose now, but Severina suffered the most because he removed too much cartilage from the sides; now her nose caves in, causing the nostrils to collapse when she inhales. At least, that's how my surgeon explained it to me.

Though, I did read that Severina Zambelli saved the day, and honestly, in the "gas gas" video, her nose looks perfectly fine and cute.

I had surgery for a deviated septum myself. I wanted the aesthetic part too, but I backed out because I didn't want to risk making my nose look even worse...
It's a total gamble these days.
At the end of the day, it seems like they're all just driven by money....

I completely agree with George Carter8. When someone keeps narrowing or shrinking their nose over multiple procedures, they inevitably end up "talking through their nose." However, this can happen even after the very first surgery if the nasal passages are constricted too tightly—that's something a surgeon absolutely must prevent! Ultimately, the function of the nose is what matters most. My philosophy is simple: what good is a gorgeous nose if you can't breathe through it!
These women are out of their minds! They get their noses done for the first time, aren't satisfied, and go back for more. Then they shrink it even further, only to have to return a third time because they can't breathe, forcing them to widen the nostrils again by using ear cartilage just to achieve some semblance of normalcy. You can imagine the state of their nasal passages—they likely deal with kyphosis, polyps, destroyed mucous membranes (thankfully the membrane regenerates), and more. 👎

Amanda Wilson45 said:I'm not quite sure why it didn't work, but when I paste it into my browser, I can see 🙂
Could someone give it a shot and let me know if it looks alright? Honestly, I'm just not very tech-savvy. 😁
Here is the "after" photo. Just ignore the shine on my nose; it was pretty hot out. 😁

The link has to be active for it to function—meaning it needs to turn blue. What you posted is just a local file sitting on your own computer, so the rest of us can't actually see your lovely nose.
Try doing this instead:
Head over to this site:
http://www.imageshack.us
In your browser, locate your image (don't just paste the path; instead, use your browser to open your local documents, find the photo, and double-click it until the file path appears, like C:/Documents....), then hit "host it." Once you do that, a window will pop up with a link to your photo, and on the side, it should say: Hotlink for forums
Just click the address until it turns blue, then copy and paste that into your post.
That’s really all there is to it. You can't mess it up. 😁

P.S. The reason you can see the image in your browser is because it's stored right there on your hard drive, but it isn't actually live on the web yet, so nobody else can see it.

Nancy Allen said:Hey redridge15! Unfortunately, I'm not sure what would help you right now... I only used cold compresses for a little while—specifically those ice gels—but that was immediately after the surgery. Honestly, I think it’ll just clear up on its own by the time the wedding rolls around! Or have you already tied the knot?!?

I haven't gone yet—it's in 4 days.
I was using compresses back then too!
Mine is still a bit swollen, even if it isn't super obvious. I'm getting through my normal routine, working at the office, exercising... everything seems fine. 👍

I am fully aware that I won't see the true results for a few months, but man, I would love to speed this process up if there's any way to do it. 🤣 🤣 🤣

frozenangler36 mentioned Arnica pellets. Does anyone actually know anything about them????
I found this description:
ARNICA MONTANA – aids in recovery following accidents, surgeries, or dental work; accelerates the healing of damaged tissue, reduces bleeding; used for hematomas, bruising, internal muscle and joint injuries, and muscle fiber issues.
Has anyone here actually tried them??

This is what it used to look like:



but now, it looks like this 😍

Chloe Perez44 said:☕Breaking through the ice.
Here’s my nose.😍

I totally get where you're coming from. I used to absolutely hate my nose and was dying to have it shrunk down. So, I went ahead and did it, and honestly? I haven't had a single moment of regret since.
Six months? Give me a break. What kind of story is that even supposed to be? Who on earth takes six months to recover? Honestly, whose botched surgery were you under?! Personally, I felt like a brand-new person—back to my old self—after just fifteen days.
If I had any idea my recovery would be this quick and painless, I would have pulled the trigger on this a long time ago. I'll go ahead and share my own experience too, just so you can see the difference.

P.S. Yours is tiny, not even curved, and honestly, I’m with Gregory Doyle34 on this one—you definitely don't need surgery. But hey, if you're really hell-bent on doing it... 👍 I wish you nothing but the best!

Chloe Perez44 said:Fantastic! Now Toncic has made the shortlist too.🙄 Charles Cox, redridge15, I am truly pleased to hear that you both are satisfied.🙂

Hey, does anyone actually have the "guts" to post their nose before-and-after photos?
Alright, I might be able to break the ice here, but I’ve only got the "before" shots ready for you.😁Can we get this moving?

Well, this is just my luck! Just my luck. 🤣
While I’d honestly love to get my hands on some different styles, I can't help but wonder how they'd actually compare. I'm genuinely curious about the differences.

Chloe Perez44 said:Question for the ladies who've had rhinoplasty: my nose is a total mess from the front view. It's "slightly" too wide from the bridge down to the tip. My profile is acceptable—it isn't exactly a tiny, cute button😍, but it's straight. I've read almost every single post here, and while everyone seems happy with their profile, I see plenty of girls complaining that they look like Miss Piggy when viewed from the front.

So, how satisfied are you all with the way your nose looks from a frontal perspective?

I actually complained about the exact same thing. It’s completely normal to feel this way at first because the swelling is just intense. Honestly, I'm still not 100% satisfied because I know deep down it needs to be smaller. Right now, it feels pretty much like it did before surgery. Nobody even realizes I had work done because my nose wasn't particularly wide to begin with; from the side, it’s now quite dainty (though not excessively) and looks super.
It's still sweltering outside, which means the swelling is taking forever to go down... but, give it another month or two, and I'll finally be truly happy with the result.😍 👍 👍

Nancy Allen said:Hey redridge15! I had my surgery back on 04/07/2008. It’s been over five months now, and honestly, my nose looks great—I feel fantastic too.😉

It's only been 18 days for me, so there's still quite a bit of swelling. It isn't terrible, though; if you didn't know I'd had work done, you wouldn't even notice. I have a wedding to attend in about ten days. 🙈
Do you have any tips for speeding up the recovery? I'd love to get this swelling down just a little bit more.
I've been following my doctor's orders by showering and massaging my nose, but I've seen people on some American forums suggesting certain pills to help with healing and reducing inflammation. Have you ever heard anything about those??

Nancy Allen said:I actually faced a very similar dilemma right before I got my now perfect nose! 🙂 🙂 If I may say so!!! However, I happened to come across a recommendation for Dr. Toncic. And, oh boy, am I glad I followed that advice! 🙏 Basically, I booked a consultation, and the first thing that impressed me was the clinic—it’s incredibly modern! During the consultation, Dr. Toncic was primarily informative (I had a mountain of questions, naturally!) and highly professional. He explained exactly what would be done in my specific case, and as a layman, he did an amazing job of walking me through what to expect from the rhinoplasty and how my nose would behave during the recovery period! For instance, they used the closed technique, which means there are NO VISIBLE SCARS, and I wouldn't have to worry about wearing glasses for two months after the surgery! It actually takes a full YEAR for the nose to completely heal... and so on and so forth. (Since I studied philosophy, tissue regeneration isn't exactly my area of expertise 😍). After the exam, I scheduled the surgery for just a week later because they offered installment payment plans—and let's face it, I'm not exactly a saver! My mom just swiped her card—set it up for 6 monthly payments! 😉 Leading up to the surgery, I was a nervous wreck... but the nurses took such good care of me that I eventually calmed down. I don't remember anything during the actual procedure (it was local anesthesia with sedation—basically, they put you under while using local numbing!). By that afternoon, I was already back home. I looked like Hannibal—mold on my nose, tampons inside... all that gurgling and breathing through my mouth... once those tampons were out, it felt better, but I couldn't wait for them to finally take the mold off! Finally, when I saw my nose—even though it was swollen at first—I was, to put it mildly, ecstatic! All in all, I was thrilled with my choice, and so 👍 cheers to Dr. Toncic and my nose! 😉

When did you have your surgery?

Nancy Morgan81 said:After surgery, things started feeling somewhat normal again about a month later, but honestly, you don't really see how great it looks until the six-month mark hits.

I had my procedure on August 23rd.
Are they performing yours through an endonasal approach, or is there a visible incision between your nose and your lip?

wanderingangler8 said:So, is that Dr. Glušac based in Chicago? Which hospital? Honestly, I don't care if it's covered by insurance or free; I just want someone who actually knows what they're doing.

He's actually down in Miami!

Nancy Morgan81, how was your stay at the hospital? How much weight did you lose? Was the pain manageable?
Personally, I'm leaning toward a choice somewhere between Rachi and Glušac. Your option looks pretty tempting since there's no cost involved.

Nicole Grant7 said:In the States, they've been doing non-surgical nose jobs for a while now. They basically inject a specific type of filler to smooth out bumps and level everything out. This technique was pioneered by a doctor named Alexander Rivkin, so it might be worth looking up his work. I'm not entirely convinced this works for everyone, but the silver lining is that the results last about two to three years. If you end up hating how it looks, you aren't stuck with it—you can always just go through with actual surgery later if you still want to. These "liquid rhinoplasty" procedures cost around $1,000.
Maybe we'll see this kind of thing become available here in America soon. Here is a video showing how the process actually works:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upVvuihmUI4

That kind of procedure is super effective for people with small noses who just have a little bump. I've looked into it before; they inject the filler and you get a perfectly straight profile. It essentially just straightens the nose.

Personally, though, I wouldn't get anything out of it. Sure, I had a tiny bump, but my nose was actually quite large/high when viewed from the side. I wanted to reduce the overall size, and you can only really achieve that through traditional surgery.

steelangler88, please tell me, how does your nose look right now? Is there still any swelling??
I have about 15 days left until my wedding (I'm the maid of honor), and I'm honestly freaking out—is it going to be swollen by then?????
My doctor assured me it wouldn't be, but still... 🤷