Posts by William Robinson80

Does anyone have any intel on Dr. Virag from Dubrava KB? There isn't much written about him online, but I've heard he's a good man.

briskmason42 said:I'm curious too. William Robinson80, did you actually have the surgery?

I wasn't, but I've got a check-up scheduled at Dubrava KB.

Amy Myers95
Which hospital did you have the surgery at?

neonwolf9 said:I guess I could say everything was somewhat manageable until they started the cleaning process... It took me at least a minute and a half just to get my full name down so they could put it on the report🙂 but hey, I survived... yesterday was absolutely terrifying. I have no idea what else is in store for me. I’ll write up the whole experience once the dust settles and I've finished all my follow-up exams

Where did you have the surgery?

Sam Kim12 said:Hospitals are the smarter bet for functional issues, whereas private clinics are usually better if you're just chasing aesthetics—that's literally what they specialize in. But honestly, making sure everything actually works is what matters most, so you want an ENT specialist who truly understands the anatomy.

I walked out of Dubrava KB completely satisfied because I can finally breathe, and my nose looks perfect. You can't even tell I had work done; I don't have that "copy/paste" look most people end up with. Just thinking about conversations with certain plastic surgeons makes me nauseous, not to mention all the nonsense regarding surgery duration. 😂 Apparently, according to them, every procedure takes at least two or three hours, yet my full reconstruction and aesthetic overhaul took less than an hour and a half—which they somehow still consider a "long" surgery when dealing with noses.

BTW: go to private clinics for aesthetics, but for function? Absolutely not. Hospitals are constantly swamped with revision surgeries caused by the amateur antics of those "famous" names. 😢

Which doctor did you see for the surgery?

steelangler88 said:Maxillofacial

Thanks, any other doctor recommendations?

Tyler Grant4 said:Hey everyone, figured I’d jump in and share my own experience here.

So, I'm 17, and I've actually broken my nose twice now. Before those two incidents, it was perfectly straight. The first time was about two years ago while I was at the beach—I got injured, there was some bleeding, but you couldn't really see a bump, at least not at first glance. The second time was back in August 2012 at a pool 🙂 in Spain. They stitched it up there, and once I followed up with my doctor and had an appointment with an ENT specialist, a facial surgeon suggested a rhinoseptoplasty. Essentially, that means straightening the nasal septum and reshaping the nasal pyramid (the top third of the nose). Since I'm a minor, my parents signed off on it, and it didn't cost us anything out of pocket.

I just had the surgery this past Wednesday, so the memory is still pretty fresh 😁. The whole thing took about two and a half hours because the surgeon had to reset the bones, get everything aligned, and clear out the sinuses (to put it simply).
When I woke up, I was totally disoriented. I tried to sit up, but I had zero strength. That’s basically how the entire day of surgery goes—you’re just drifting through this heavy fog and weakness from the anesthesia 😍. By the second day, the local anesthetic starts wearing off and your face begins to cool down, which leads to some swelling and puffiness, though you can't see it much under all the heavy bandages and casts. During the surgery day and the day after, I didn't deal with any nausea or major issues.
Friday and Saturday were the toughest stretches, so I had to stick to Advil 600 and similar meds for the pain. The biggest hurdle is breathing; you have packing in your nose for about four to five days, so you're forced to breathe through your mouth. You lose your sense of smell and taste entirely, and getting to sleep was a struggle. The packing doesn't exactly "hurt," it's more just incredibly annoying, though I guess that varies from person to person. They pulled the packing out this morning and sent me home from the hospital. Right now, my nose feels like it's hit by a massive head cold or total congestion, so I'm using nasal drops to clear out the mucus so I can actually breathe. Bottom line: those first 4-5 days are rough. As for the pain of having the packing removed? It wasn't as bad or lasting as I expected. It’s just a split-second sting, like a little jolt of electricity through your head, and then it's over. Once they pull it, things start feeling better gradually.

Anyway, that was my experience. Honestly, the best move is to talk to a surgeon you trust, finalize the plan (if you're certain about the decision), and just live your life normally until the surgery date. Don't spend the whole time panicking or stressing out. Most of it is just mental. 😛

Which hospital did you have the surgery at? And how do you go about picking a surgeon for your consultation? Does your primary doctor refer you to someone, or does the hospital just pass you from one specialist to the next?

I'm planning to have nose surgery at Dubrava KB, and I was wondering which department I should pick? My goal is to get both functional and aesthetic corrections done at once.