Posts by wanderingnomad13

Last night, which was the 8th day after my surgery, I ran a fever of 99.0... I still have it today. My head—specifically my forehead—is aching, and my throat feels sore too. It’s probably nothing to worry about, right?? 🙂

I called the doctor; they should be getting back to me as soon as they can..

I don't really get it. I was breathing perfectly fine today, especially after cleaning everything up... But then I started cleaning again and now there's a little bit of bleeding, and my right nostril is clogged up again, even though the left one is working just fine. It doesn't make any sense to me. I guess I might be doing something wrong, but I'm not sure what. How am I supposed to fix this? 😢

Hannah Baker23 said:Every few days, I used to have to deal with small amounts of dried blood inside my nose. My routine was pretty specific: first, I’d soak the area thoroughly with saline solution and just let it sit for about half an hour. I figured that would soften everything up and loosen it from the nasal lining. Once it was sufficiently hydrated, I’d take a toothpick and very carefully pick away at those clumps of dried material if they were still stuck to the walls. Finally, I’d use eyebrow tweezers to gently grab the piece and pull it out. I still do this occasionally, though much less often now that most of the dried blood is gone. Sometimes a little blockage still builds up here and there, making it hard to breathe.😁

With Čačkalicom?? 😲 Man, that is honestly pretty scary.
How exactly were you pinching? Were you standing there with your head tilted back or something?

Back again!
Could someone help me out regarding nasal cleaning? What’s your routine, or more specifically, what is the easiest and most effective way to do it?
I use saline solution and spray it in, but it seems to drain out so quickly that I feel like nothing actually gets rinsed... After that, I try to clean things up a bit with Q-tips.
I also tried another method where I tilt my head back and spray into one nostril, then it comes out the other side. I'm not entirely sure if that's a smart way to go about it...
Is there anyone smarter than me out there? 😁 Thanks.

p.s. I can breathe through both nostrils just fine! 😍

wiredwalker2 said:I definitely intend to report my case. I'm curious if anyone else has had a similar experience??

There are others, though not personally me. Some people paid slightly less for an operation that wasn't reported—maybe $1,000 or so less. $500As for myself, I already received the bill; if I hadn't, I would have been insisting on getting it.

Nicole Ortiz34 said:I have a bit of a hunch too, hmm... but yeah, super !! 🙂 I mean, Miami is actually a pretty great place if you're looking to get nose surgery. But honestly, I guess if someone actually wants a crooked nose, they should just go for it—it’s not like it's easy to achieve that look on purpose anyway, haha. 🙂

So, did you end up having that surgery with Račić after all??

Karen Long35 said:I don't know much about the technical side of things. My main concern is just making sure the end result looks good, regardless of how much it hurts. But here's what I'm wondering... does one specific technique make it easier for them? How much does it depend on the patient's nose structure, and does the choice of technique actually change the recovery time?🤷 And also ST😕Just some questions.

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There aren't really any set rules when it comes to deciding between public or private facilities. It's a bit hit or miss. You have plenty of public hospitals that do an incredible job, and if you coordinate with them beforehand, they can even handle the aesthetic side of things. On the flip side, you have those private clinics where they might perform work that even a butcher wouldn't touch—and then charge you a premium for the privilege. I have several examples nearby that prove exactly what I mean.
Personally, I wouldn't consider having surgery at a hospital unless the doctor could actually convince me that they’ll deliver exactly what I'm looking for. I'd also need to see a portfolio of successful cases involving patients with similar features, and I'd want to be sure they have an exceptional eye for aesthetics. Otherwise, I just wouldn't do it. Since my reasons for seeking this are purely aesthetic, it's not really the primary focus for most doctors working in a hospital setting.
In Chicago, from what I can see, there are a few solid doctors working in the hospitals who handle the aesthetic side of things very successfully as well. I guess you should do some digging before making a call. The most important thing is picking the right doctor without obsessing over travel time, distance, or money. Once you've made that choice, everything is in their hands. If you aren't in a position to do this right now, or if certain factors are holding you back, maybe it's better to just wait rather than creating a problem for yourself. Nobody needs a revision in their life, and unfortunately, they happen quite often.

The technique really depends on your specific nose shape and what you actually need, so it’s ultimately up to the doctor to decide which approach fits best. I suppose "less is more" applies here too, though some people swear by the open technique because it gives the surgeon full access to everything, making those tricky tip adjustments much easier. To be honest, I used to be terrified of the open method because I was so worried about scarring, but in the end, nobody can even see it. Regardless of which way they go, I wouldn't stress too much—as long as the work is done well, it should be fine.

Thanks for the advice regarding physiological saline; I ended up using it. 😉

Kimberly Hughes17 said:Also, does anyone know of a good cream or anything else for scars?

Dear Kimberly Hughes17, one of the better options for scars is Contractubex—it's a scar gel. It’s generally recommended for all types of post-op scarring and stuff like that. I used it myself after having a mole removed and for a pretty deep scratch on my face, and honestly, you can't even see them anymore. It costs about $30 (at least that was the price back then), but you just have to wait until a bit of time has passed since the stitches came out, once everything has healed up properly.
Is it the absolute best? I guess I don't know... but it has a solid reputation.

casualbison3 said:Don't worry about a thing. 😉
As soon as I took the mold off, I accidentally scratched my whole nose while pulling my shirt over my head (total klutz, honestly), and I was fine. And as for laughing—laughing won't hurt you, though it might sting a bit. I wanted to laugh, but I’d just end up laughing until that sharp pain started cutting through me, and then I'd have to open my mouth and hold my cheeks with my fingers until the urge passed. 😁
Anyway, good luck! 😉

Thanks so much!! I was actually really scared, it wasn't a great experience.🙂
Now I'm just waiting for my right nostril to "start working" again. The left one is breathing perfectly fine, but the right one is still stuck...🤷
Maybe it'll clear up once I start using the nasal spray (I'm planning to start tomorrow).
My doctor mentioned any saline solution should work—like Aquamaris or Sterimar... Which ones have worked best for you guys??
Thanks again

goldenridge5 said:I can't send you a private message, your inbox is probably full.

😢 Ugh... my inbox isn't even full, and I just got messages from others too. I actually have about 30 unread ones because I was just cleaning things out... Maybe it's just a system glitch or something.🤷
Please try again!

Hello!!
Today marks my fourth day since the surgery.
Yesterday, I accidentally "bumped" my nose a bit harder than intended by reflex, and today I was laughing—I just couldn't help myself ( 🙂 )—and I felt this pain in my nose. Now I'm honestly a little worried that I might have shifted something or something like that..??? I know the nose isn't made of paper, but still.. I'm nervous..🙂
On another note, the bleeding finally stopped today, though I'm still only breathing through one nostril.. I'm planning to start using the nasal rinse once the packing is removed (day 7)
Any advice?? Puuunooo Thanks

After my surgery, I’m planning on staying at a hotel to recover. Since the hotel has a wellness center, I was wondering if anyone knows whether I'll actually be allowed to use the pools or anything like that. I assume the sauna is definitely out of the question, but the pools seem somewhat okay to me... Does anyone happen to know? thanks 😉

Sandra Green81 said:Anyway, I'll send the photo via DM.

Can my picture look like that too??

goldenridge5 said:I took the cast off yesterday and I'm really happy with how everything looks; the doctor did a great job. He explained that because of the swelling, I can't breathe through my left nostril just yet, but told me not to worry since it should clear up in a few days.

super !! How are you feeling? Is there much pain, and are you able to get around okay?

goldenridge5 said:Hey everyone, I’ve been lurking here for a while now, so I finally decided to share my own experience. I had nose surgery 7 days ago with Dr. Zambelli. So far, I’m pretty happy with how the procedure went, though I won't be removing the nasal cast for another three days. After the surgery, I had massive bruising—honestly, my eyes were swollen shut for a bit—but by day 4, most of the bruising had cleared up. Even though I had the packing removed 4 days ago, I still can't breathe normally. I've been cleaning my nose with saline solution three times a day, since my doctor advised me not to overdo it. I hope this helps someone out, because reading these posts really helped me make the decision to go through with the surgery myself.

How is it that you aren't breathing normally yet?? What does the doctor say about that?

Charles Gonzalez9 said:It's possible

super !! Thanks Bruce, you're officially my favorite person on this forum now!! 😁
Just kidding... I realize everyone's situation is different, but it's really nice to hear that someone's recovery is going that well. It gives you hope, I guess, in any case. 🙂

Charles Gonzalez9 said:As soon as I was discharged from the hospital, I was ready for sports and recreation—actually, I've been ready since the day before yesterday when they took my cast off. That's what the doctor said, anyway. I just have to be careful about taking any hits to the nose.

Pilates and running?? There won't be any impact. 🙂
Do you think it’s okay to push it after, say, two weeks? Like, being able to exercise with my head turned downward and stuff like that?

How long after the surgery did you guys feel functional again and actually ready to get back into sports and physical activities?? tnx 😉

Charles Gonzalez9 said:Regarding those scabs inside the nose, when they pull the tampon out, the doctor usually clears them away so you can breathe a bit easier. If you want the nose to be completely clear of scabbing, I guess you have to clean it thoroughly with saline solution.

thanks!