Posts by restlesspuma15

Gary Wells2 said:Hey everyone, what is actually going on with these little bumps???

It’s true, they pop up because the bone reacts to the pressure—basically, those bumps show up right where the bone was broken. I actually have one myself, but it isn't really bad enough that I'd consider going back in for another correction, you know? It’s pretty minor compared to how things looked before.

Another win in the books 😍

So, I finally went through with a septoplasty—partly because my sinuses were giving me constant grief, but also just because I wanted things to look a bit better aesthetically. I can't really recommend my previous doctor anymore, though, since he actually moved away overseas 😢

Honestly? I’m breathing so much easier now, and my nose looks way more balanced, too 🙂

For anyone else out there sitting on the fence about doing this, I guess my advice is just to listen to your gut. Before I switched over to the public hospital system, I was seeing a private specialist, Dr. Tončić, who was... well, a bit arrogant, I suppose, and he just didn't really inspire much confidence. This doctor at the public clinic, on the other hand, is such a sweetheart 👍

Alex Moore62 said:Rebro, Dr. Martin Jurlina 👍

As long as you have good supplemental insurance, you shouldn't have to pay a dime once you're at the hospital, I guess. 😉

Good luck 🙂

I think I've actually heard some pretty great things about him too... 😉

Does anyone here have someone who's hit the one-year mark since their surgery who could give me an update on how things are going?

Has the tip actually shrunk at all? Because for me, it just doesn't seem to be happening... 😢

crimsonpanther8 said:How exactly do you think it's going to grow???

If I could just manage to end up with something bigger than what I have now after the surgery... I guess that would be the dream.

It’s looking kind of potato-shaped right now... it hasn't really settled down yet, even though it's been about 5 or 6 months :/

For those of you who had surgery over a year ago—how does your nose look these days?

Mine actually seems to be getting bigger instead of shrinking down :/ it’s kind of worrying me, though I guess maybe it just needs more time to settle...

Don't sweat it—any little irregularities you notice after surgery are totally normal.
I dealt with uneven nostrils, a wide base, dark circles under my eyes, and even a weird little bump... but honestly, three months later, everything just smoothed right out!

The only thing left for me is the tip, which still looks a bit plastic—that part usually takes the longest to settle since it takes the most brunt during the procedure. My doctor mentioned I should probably give it at least another three months before that finally settles in, too.🙂

Hey there!

It’s been about two months now, and I have to say, I’m feeling really good about everything. My breathing seems to get better every single day—it's actually pretty wild—and the pain is totally gone. Even the bridge of my nose looks much smaller now, though I guess there's still just a tiny bit of swelling at the very tip.

Anyway, I’d highly recommend seeking guidance from the Holy Spirit on this one, but maybe steer clear of Dr. Kovacs. Honestly, it feels like he’s already halfway out the door at that hospital.

Best of luck to everyone🙂

Hannah Baker23 said:I mean, sorry, but five whole weeks is basically nothing when you're trying to get swelling down—I just don't get how people don't realize that they actually had NOSE SURGERY. It’s a trauma to the body, I guess, and it definitely takes a bit more time to heal than just getting over a common cold...🙄

Amen!☕

It’s been a month for me and things still feel pretty stiff and swollen, though I am noticing some tiny little changes here and there. My doctor told me it could take anywhere from six months to a full year, so I’m not really panicking at all—and honestly, I’d suggest the same thing to anyone else going through it.

Patrick Robinson7 said:Hey everyone, I was wondering if any guys here have dealt with similar functional issues as mine—or maybe you have? I’m looking for some advice on which specialist to see so I can actually get my nose fixed properly the first time around. Please, only reply if you actually know what you're talking about; I don't really need random impressions from clinics. It’s kind of urgent since summer is right around the corner and my allergies usually kick in hard with the heat... 🙂 🙂 🙂

Medical history:
It's really hard to breathe through my nose (septum deviation, maybe polyps, plus chronic sinusitis or inflammation, which is probably why I get these headaches from being unable to drain everything). My allergies flare up occasionally too, making the membranes swell up, and man, that just feels awful.
I end up breathing through my mouth constantly, especially while sleeping.
There's a full vertical shift in my septum (it's actually impossible to do a painless nasal fiberoptic exam) — it looks visibly crooked from the outside and I can tell it's off on the inside too.
The deviation seems to be how I was born—I can see it in old photos—but I didn't realize how bad it was until I took a fall on my face and my left nostril basically slammed shut.
Like, a portion of the septum feels broken off from the base, and it healed that way; so the lower part of the "pyramid" is shifted. It's not centered at all on my X-rays—you can clearly see where it's skewed on a 2D image—and part of the septum is pressed almost right up against the turbinates.
Does anyone actually get this fixed by hospital doctors? (I think they call it reconstructive nasal surgery or something, I don't know. My GP told me nobody would bother fixing it for me :S though he doesn't really know much either, he's just talking big, but at least he noticed the "5mm" shift.)
Can this be reconstructed using an open technique, or is closed surgery an option too?
I'd really love to straighten the septum so the exterior looks more symmetrical, too—assuming they actually note down what I want in my chart...
I'm not entirely sure if I have a polyp in my left nostril, but something definitely feels weird there...
Can I request sinus imaging and a polyp check at a major hospital like Mayo Clinic to be certain? Has anyone done that there, or do they usually just refer you out to a specialist? 😕
And another thing...
I have these constant headaches. I've started taking over-the-counter pain relievers, but just one helps a little, and I'm worried the pain is progressive because I feel worse every day and just have zero energy for anything.
I also have these dark circles under my eyes and between them, and I suspect my ethmoid sinuses are messing with my eyes too, because they ache.
Besides the headaches, my hearing sensitivity has spiked—I suspect my Eustace tube, which connects to the sinuses, might have something to do with it. It’s incredibly frustrating; noises sound ten times louder than they should. I'm also light-sensitive; I can't even look outside in the summer without sunglasses. People often tell me I look pale, like I'm a vampire or something, which is just great. 🙂 I mostly just head out at night now. 🙂 hahaha

So, who's better to see: Vagić or Baudoin? (I need to email over my referral, I'm getting pretty impatient! So please let me know who you went to for similar issues? Of course, only if you're qualified to give professional advice. AND IF NO ONE RESPONDS FOR A WHILE, PLEASE SEND ME A PM WHEN YOU SEE THIS. I'd really appreciate it because I don't check this thread constantly—there are way too many pages to scroll through, and I honestly don't have the energy to read through endless posts from girls talking about aesthetics while I'm sitting here waiting for a page to load... I need to get scheduled ASAP because I have no idea how long the waitlist will be.)
I feel like they’re all pretty much on the same level—I've read everything available about them—so I was wondering if anyone here has more firsthand experience with Vagić? This would be my second attempt at this, and I just want to be absolutely sure and tension-free before I jump back in.
So, I had surgery about a month ago to fix the right side where things were all cramped up. It wasn't totally blocking my breathing since there was enough room because my septum had shifted toward the left, so he didn't even touch the left side since it looked "straight." Honestly, I can't tell if he just didn't realize what he was doing or if he intentionally chose not to fix the whole thing... I don't know. He just cut out one part and put it back, and because of that, I ended up under anesthesia for two and a half hours and spent days in the hospital. On top of that, now I have to deal with follow-up appointments and getting more referrals from the insurance provider...
Even though I just had this recent surgery, am I going to have to wait a specific amount of time before I can go in for a new one? Maybe not, if I explain the whole situation to him.
Man, I seriously can't wait to finally breathe normally again 😢😢
Please, let me know what you guys think..

Just take a deep breath and chill out.
Do you even read what you're typing???

Look, you just had surgery a month ago, so it's totally normal for your nose to still smell weird and feel congested. The nasal lining is still swollen from the procedure, and the bone hasn't fully settled into place yet. Recovery for this kind of surgery is actually a long haul—it can take up to a year!

So, maybe just relax and wait at least 6 months before you start planning the next surgery.

casualbison3 said:👍
They told me I shouldn't wear glasses for at least three months—mostly because the cartilage is still pretty soft, and I wouldn't want the frames to leave these deep indentations on the side of my nose. But honestly, who knows... maybe they were being extra cautious

The same thing was said to me—three months—though if you're dealing with heavier frames, I guess five or six months might be safer

Maria Garcia81 said:thanks for getting back to me 😉 so, are you happy with how everything turned out? 🙂

It might be a little early to tell for sure, but I guess things aren't looking too bad so far 😉

Maria Garcia81 said:I placed an order on April 19th with Dr. Roger at Holy Spirit so I was wondering if he does aesthetic work too? Also, if anyone here has had surgery with him and turned out looking really great, could you please shoot me a DM? I have a few things I want to ask. THANKS

I actually had my surgery at Holy Spirit, but with a different doctor.
But honestly, they all handle plastic surgery stuff—you just have to mention that you're looking for a nose job correction.
There’s no extra charge for that.

Anyone else dealing with a killer headache right now? I think mine just decided to kick in, 😢

wanderingnomad13 said:Yeah, that’s totally normal. For me, there was quite a bit of discharge until about day six—and once I actually started cleaning everything out, it felt like there was more coming out for several days after that. I definitely spent at least two weeks clearing stuff out... sometimes it looked like little red "threads" of blood or something.
I’ve been using saline rinses every morning and night, plus whenever I feel like I need it during the day, and I apply some olive oil once or twice when things start feeling dry or tight inside.

When do the stitches usually fall out?

Do you mean the Conan? 🙂
Mine were taken out the same day they removed my cast, and they told me to go grab some Contractubex for the scarring—but honestly, I don't see a single trace of anything?? Still, I went ahead and bought that pricey miracle cream ($40) just to be safe and keep an eye on it.

wanderingnomad13 said:I was actually pretty confused myself at first—I felt like I was being way too aggressive with my nose compared to how everyone else on the forum was acting... So, I just decided to do what felt right for me. Basically, once the leaking stopped, I started blowing my nose, though one day I think I went a little too hard because there was a bit of blood, but then I just blew out this huge chunk of stuff and felt so much better, so I just kept going with a medium pressure. From day six until now—which is three weeks post-op—my breathing and blowing are totally perfect. I also use a Q-tip to apply some olive oil inside twice a day, which has been working wonders, so maybe give that a shot. It shouldn't hurt anything since my doctor suggested it to help soften any crusting (though I haven't really noticed any) and help the lining heal up.

Thanks for the tip. I've got some saline drops and some moisturizing ointment for the membranes, so things are feeling okay for now.

It's been five days since they took my cast off, and honestly, I'm still clearing out all kinds of weird stuff from my nose 😁
Is that kind of normal?

I really messed up by listening to internet forums instead of actually following my doctor's orders.
It’s about how everyone here seems to be freaking out over blowing your nose after they take the nasal packing out. I did the exact same thing—just followed the crowd—and ended up with a totally blocked nasal passage in one nostril. Everything just sort of... crusted over.
Because of that, I had to go in for a procedure to have the tissue cleared out at the hospital. Thank God they were able to fix it!

So, yeah, please learn from my mistake—everyone's anatomy is different and recovery isn't one-size-fits-all, so maybe listen to the professional who is actually looking inside your nose!

Drew Perez11 said:I don't know... my cast feels like it's a pretty normal size to me, but I guess that doesn't really mean much to anyone else.. 😉
I was actually supposed to have my tampons removed today too, but my doctor wasn't in, so they told me I'd just have to get them out tomorrow instead.. 🙂 If you want, I can send over a photo of what mine looks like right now.. 🙂

Please do send it 🙂

Drew Perez11 said:I'm feeling the exact same way about this... honestly, it’s pretty much the same story on my end too. 🙂 He told me that it’s totally normal... I guess—anyway, I should be getting this cast off in about two days. 🙂

So, I was just wondering—how's your nose looking under that cast?
I don't know, I guess I'm just a little worried that the fear is still pretty huge... maybe I'm overthinking it, but it feels like it hasn't really let up much. 😢 Well, since I'm stuck in this cast, I guess this is just how I look now.

Someone mentioned that weird tapping sensation in their nose—I definitely get that too, just here and there from time to time.
I’m actually heading in this week to finally get my cast removed, so I'll be sure to mention it to the doctor and see what they think.