Posts by cosmicmoose112

Nicole Baker46 said:Hi, I'm new here. I've been having major issues with my breathing, and after some tests, my doctor suggested surgery—something that would fix both the function and the aesthetics at once. Reading through the threads, I'm torn between two surgeons, D. Jepsen and Glumich, so I was wondering if anyone who has gone under the knife with either of them could share their experiences and what the cost was like (maybe even send some before-and-after photos via DM). Thanks! 🙂

Are you thinking of Dr. Jepsen over at the downtown clinic? He was the one who handled my case, and the fact that I’m still hanging around this forum is probably the best indicator that things didn't exactly turn out as planned. It’s a bit like a renovation where the contractor promises a simple touch-up but ends up leaving you with a sunken foundation; he told me he was just going to smooth out the hump, but instead, I ended up with this concave, saddle-shaped nose which, frankly, was a disappointment to both of us. At first, he acted as if everything would eventually settle into place, but eventually, I stopped looking to him for answers and started the much more frustrating search for a new surgeon who can actually fix the mess.

wanderingstag9 said:Yeah, but I'm not even worried about why my nose looks swollen; it’s this new bump that's bothering me. It looks way uglier and doesn't sit right compared to the one I had before. From what I can gather, the people who had their bumps removed immediately after the mold was taken were actually happy because they didn't end up with this issue.

Like everyone else suggested, just post a photo; it's pretty much impossible for us to figure out what's going on just by reading your description.

Was it a private surgeon or someone at a hospital? Basically, who exactly did you go to?

slydriver56 said:Does anyone have any insight on Davor Džepina regarding aesthetic work?
Thanks so much—I know it might look like I’m just ignoring existing threads, but I’ve tried searching everywhere and haven't found much.

If you’re already prepared to drop a significant amount of money, you might be better off sticking with a specialist who has a massive reputation in aesthetics, especially since you mentioned wanting to refine the bridge and really sculpt the shape. Davor Đepina is primarily a head and neck surgeon, which is his main bread and butter. It’s not that other specialists can't handle a nose job, but you have to realize he might not have the same level of specialized experience when it comes to fine aesthetic contouring—and since you aren't looking for functional repairs but purely cosmetic changes, that distinction matters.

I don't actually know his track record with rhinoplasty specifically or how he ranks in that niche. All I recall is a comment from a woman who said he personally suggested she see someone else if she was looking for more dramatic aesthetic transformations. That said, there is also Dr. Ivo Đepina, who used to work alongside Glumičić. He runs his own practice too: To be honest, his before-and-after photos look more impressive to me than most of the big names out there; you can actually see a real transformation in his work rather than just having a bump smoothed out like what you see with Tončić.

analogbison15 said:Is it alright if I go in for a full facial cleaning? It’s been exactly one month today☕.

If you can find some photos, that would be great; I know plenty of people who went to Dr. Miller and ended up looking pretty unhappy with how pointy their new noses turned out—for many, the tip was just way too lifted and exaggerated, which wasn't really what they were aiming for in the first place.

Maria Rodriguez75, when it comes to picking a surgeon, honestly, it's a toss-up. Just don't lean too heavily on internet forums, since they're often just playgrounds for people running undercover ads. Take everything you read there with a healthy grain of salt. If I can give you one piece of advice, stay far away from Dr. Weaver or Dr. Sterling.

I actually know a girl whose nasal pyramid was completely ruined while they were trying to narrow her nasal bones. To make matters worse, he was incredibly cocky about it, basically telling her that it was just an inherent risk and that he bore zero responsibility as a surgeon. He tends to be quite arrogant and blunt during consultations; if you go alone, trust me, you'll pick up on it immediately. I'm not saying a plastic surgeon needs to be soft, sweet, or overly sugary—I've had my fill of those types—but a basic level of courtesy wouldn't hurt in a situation like this.

casualstag24 said:To keep things brief, Tony was my top pick for the longest time, but thank God I had second thoughts once I realized that a low price tag isn't worth the headache of endless revisions and more surgeries. 🙄

So, I’m back to square one with the surgeon situation, feeling a bit lost on who to trust. Honestly, the more I look into Dr. Veir, the more he seems like a solid option, provided we can actually confirm if the guy has any talent for rhinoplasty and isn't just a specialist in breast augmentations. 😁

It’s honestly a bit depressing. I never actually claimed that Tony—both the elder and the younger—were bad options regardless of the cost. In fact, they’re almost certainly a safer bet than those private practitioners like Bagatina, Borić, or Žgaljardić, names you barely even hear mentioned on this forum anymore. You can be reasonably sure Tony won't cut corners, which avoids those messy complications that usually trigger a massive intervention. But the thing is, more people have told me that he tends to do very little work on the tip and the alar base, and when you consider the overall shape, that lack of attention is exactly what causes issues for most female noses.
When you're staring down a medical bill that runs anywhere from $1,300 to $2,000, you really ought to be picking the absolute best surgeon available. There’s an old saying that I've always found quite practical: you aren't nearly wealthy enough to afford buying something cheap twice. So, who exactly is this guy? It’s the kind of million-dollar question that keeps you staring at the ceiling at three in the morning, wondering if any of it actually adds up to anything.I have to say, I’m a little skeptical about what you wrote. If everything looked perfect during that first month—if the swelling went down and you were left with a perfectly straight profile without any bumps or irregularities—it seems pretty unlikely that a major issue would just suddenly manifest after a year or more has passed. If the nasal bone was set correctly right after the surgery, then the job was done. Honestly, it feels like you can't really hold a surgeon accountable for a complication that pops up a year later if the initial results were flawless; at that stage, it starts looking less like a surgical error and more like your own genetics simply deciding to reshape the bone on its own.

I’m certainly no medical expert—you really ought to consult a specialist if you want the real deal—but this reminds me of how otoplasty works. It’s like when someone gets surgery to fix prominent ears; everything looks perfect for that first month, with the ears sitting exactly where they should, only for them to eventually drift right back to their original position. I’ll say it again: you can't necessarily pin this on the surgeon. If the results held steady during your recovery and then suddenly shifted, you might just be dealing with stubborn tissue that refuses to stay put, or perhaps some unforeseen physical trauma, like accidentally tugging on them in your sleep or catching them the wrong way. 😁 The sutures just gave way, which basically meant I was headed right back into surgery for my ears.

casualstag24 As if anyone actually needs to be told that...
So, I’m back to square one with the surgeon situation, feeling a bit lost on who to actually trust. Honestly, I'm starting to lean more toward Dr. Veir, but I really need to figure out if the guy actually has any skill when it comes to rhinoplasty, or if he's strictly a specialist for breast augmentations. 😁

Uff, choosing Veir definitely isn't the move. I honestly have no idea how his name even crossed your radar, especially since only a handful of people have mentioned him over the last year. The thing is, he isn't actually an ENT specialist; his background is strictly in plastic and general surgery. You really have to stop and ask yourself if you’re comfortable going under the knife of someone who doesn't specialize in ear, nose, or throat issues or maxillofacial surgery. He’s working out of that private Butterfly clinic now, though he used to pick up extra shifts at various other places around town.

His rhinoplasty procedures start at around $14,000 $5.25, which honestly isn't exactly budget-friendly. For that kind of money, you could easily find surgeons with much deeper reputations specifically for nose jobs. Besides, even ignoring the price tag, I’ve heard enough lukewarm feedback about his work that he’s just not on my radar anymore; after all, rhinoplasty isn't even his primary specialty, so I have no idea what he's actually bringing to the table in that field.

I’d actually love to see some before-and-after shots of your rhinoplasty. I know quite a few people who went under the knife with Tony, and let's just say the results were a bit hit-or-miss; while they didn't exactly have a disaster, he tended to overlook things like nasal width, the tip, or the bridge, leaving them with nothing but a smaller bump. If you're planning on being open about your journey and how you're feeling about the outcome, please do share some photos once enough time has passed and you've had your casts removed.

Hannah Hernandez9 said:I just noticed that Ostojić raised his prices on $4667..

Honestly, who cares if he hiked his rates? I wouldn't go to him even if he were working pro bono. You really only need to type his name into a search engine to see the full spectrum of experiences people have had. Take this, for instance:

Whisper said:All I know is that Ostojić caused me massive issues—problems that not even three maxillofacial surgeons and one ENT specialist could fully fix. I still have a hole in the bone, though, thank God, they managed to patch up the cartilage somehow.
Based on some minor details mentioned by the surgeons from Dubrava, he actually broke the bone on just ONE side of my nose (leaving the other side exactly how it was), didn't touch the deviation at all, and left me with a hole in the bone (I assume because he didn't align the pieces properly after breaking them). Then, three months post-op, a soft tissue tumor appeared on the lower part of my nose, which I was told was a direct consequence of the surgery, or rather, the "trauma." My entire nose looked lopsided, almost as if each half belonged to a different person. There’s more to it, but I think that’s enough.

As for how he acted afterward, it was simply HORRIBLE. You could tell from an airplane flight that the nose wasn't right from day one. But no, according to him, it was all "in my head" and that kind of nonsense. "The nose looks excellent, the job was done perfectly." (So perfectly, in fact, that three maxillofacial surgeons and an ENT had to spend three and a half hours trying to salvage it). The hole in the bone, the lump that popped up afterward, the crooked nasal passages, the tip pointing to the left... all of that was supposedly "just in my head." It makes me wonder why they weren't questioning my mental state instead, considering I spent two days lying there with physical deformities and another two dealing with tumors on the MFK.

restlessdrifter41 said:Can someone DM me what the prices are looking like for a rhinoplasty at Dr. Zgaljardica's office?
Based on the photos and a friend's experience, he seems to do beautiful noses—he really pays attention to the tip and the overall profile.

If you want my honest opinion, I’d suggest steering clear of him. I know a girl who ended up with a ruined nasal pyramid because of how he handled the bone narrowing. On top of that, he was incredibly arrogant about it, basically telling her that risks are just part of the deal and that as a surgeon, he carries zero responsibility for them. He tends to be quite blunt and condescending during consultations; if you're going in alone, trust me, you'll feel it. I'm not saying a plastic surgeon needs to be some sugary-sweet sweetheart—I've had my fill of those too—but a basic level of courtesy shouldn't be too much to ask when you're in this position.

There was actually a woman on a forum once who he told to just go ahead and sue him if she wasn't happy with the results, claiming he'd dodged plenty of lawsuits before and it didn't phase him one bit. My advice? For the kind of money you're talking about—and believe me, it isn't cheap, we're looking at well over $3,000 for a rhinoplasty—you can find someone more skilled, more professional, and far more decent. You're better off seeing Glumičić first.

It really comes down to the individual contractor. I know Glushac handles both the technical functionality and the aesthetic side of things, but honestly, I wouldn't recommend him to you even if you were my best friend; I was pretty disillusioned after hearing what some people had to say about their experiences working with him.

Go wherever your heart desires, but I’ve heard some pretty grim things about Veir, both through online discussions and word of mouth elsewhere.