Posts by Maria Hall92

rustygardener172 said:But let’s be real—all four of those women are just incredibly high-maintenance and totally reliant on cosmetic surgery. Not one of them has ever had just a simple little tweak to their nose or lips. I actually touched on this in a post a few days ago... once you start messing with tissue like that repeatedly, it eventually loses its natural shape and deforms. It isn't Glumičić's fault if someone ends up looking unnatural; nobody can predict exactly how the tissue will react after surgery. However, it’s just plain foolish for a surgeon to agree to operate on someone who clearly has no baseline for satisfaction. That whole "if I turn them away, they'll just go to someone else" logic is so incredibly shortsighted. Honestly, let them go! Most of the time, that’s exactly what happens anyway. And as for Sevka? Like Zambelli trying to play hero with that nose... in my opinion, there's no saving that look. You can see the nasal bumps even from a straight-on view! There's really nothing left to say about it.

And honestly... you aren't wrong. But I still can't get behind his work either; it feels like all his patients end up with that same cookie-cutter look. I know, I know, everyone is different, but still...

http://lin18.mojsite.com/~portalok/i.../severina1.jpg

But this specific one? It’s just... it's really bad.

Sophia Booth35 said:Hey everyone, I finally had my nose "fixed" this past Tuesday. They pulled the packing out yesterday, but today I’ve got this nagging sensation that there’s just a whole mess of stuff stuck in there. Is it actually safe to try and blow my nose—or maybe suck everything back in?—without messing with the nostrils themselves? Honestly, the constant sniffing is driving me absolutely crazy.

I actually had mine removed yesterday too... and let me tell you, it is quite a cocktail of things in there—blood, mucus, scabs, the whole works. 🙂 My best advice? Don't touch a thing. No blowing, nothing. Personally, I just take a tissue, gently press it against the very edge of the nostril to soak up any moisture, but I make sure NOT to dig around in there. You really just have to grit your teeth and bear it. 🙂

jadedriver0 said:I’ve actually visited his place personally, and I have to say, it’s not even all that uncommon for people to stop me and compliment my outfit afterward. It's funny how that works—you go somewhere, get inspired, and suddenly you're walking around feeling like you've got that extra bit of style.🙂😍I am absolutely thrilled!😍

I’m honestly just so happy for you! It really warms my heart to see things working out this way. 🙂 ... if only I could be part of that, along with everyone else. 😢 Oh boy, I’m feeling a little bit of that pre-game anxiety right now... honestly, I am absolutely dreading the mold removal process. It's one of those moments where you just want to hold your breath and hope for the best!

slyjackal14 said:Well, if everything goes according to plan, I should be set. I just had my checkup at Mayo Clinic—my brother actually pulled some strings to get me in since he works there—and it turns out I’ve got a deviated septum. They prescribed some meds for the inflamed lining, so I’m heading back for a follow-up on June 16th. I’m hoping my brother can tag along, too. My goal is to tell them to just fix the deviation and that bump once and for all, and then fingers crossed for a green light on the whole thing. 😁

I think your situation is actually quite different from mine. In my case, I was dealing with an injury, and honestly, my nose looked much better before I ever went under the knife. I don't think you'll run into any issues, though I do regret not seeing a cosmetic specialist immediately to handle the aesthetic side of things...
because while the surgeons at the hospital fixed my breathing and smoothed out that bump, they didn't touch the actual damage from the accident at all. If anything, it feels like a step backward; I ended up with this extra bit of cartilage right on the tip after the surgery. It’s just frustrating—it left my nose looking just as unappealing as it did before.

Nancy Clark14 said:Well, my dear friends, take a look at this...
Take a look at these noses and lips from our legendary surgeon, Siniša Glumičić.👎
It’s happened. I hate to say it, but time has finally caught up with things, and unfortunately, we're seeing the effects now. It’s one of those inevitable shifts that you know is coming, yet it still hits you with a bit of a sting when it actually arrives. Like an old classic car that looks pristine on the outside until you pop the hood and realize the engine just can't quite keep pace anymore—you can fight it for a while, but eventually, you have to respect the reality of the situation.
He really is quite gentle with the stars, isn't he? It makes you wonder, though—what actually happens when ordinary mortals like us finally cross paths with him, or someone of his caliber, only to find ourselves caught in the middle of a total whirlwind? I can't help but imagine the sheer intensity of that encounter.
Word on the street is that the guy is drowning in lawsuits.
To be perfectly honest, she wouldn't go for him even if he were the last man standing on the planet.😂

Josipa Pavičić Nina Morić Nikolin PIŠEK Severina



Josipa Pavičić Nina Morić Nikolin PIŠEK Severina



Nikolin PIŠEK



Severina

Haha, I’ve been scrolling through this forum from the very beginning... seriously, just look at all of this. It’s wild. I mean, I don’t want to go in with any preconceived notions—that's never a good way to start anything—but I have to admit, there was a little something holding me back from booking an appointment with him too. Just a nagging feeling, you know?

steelangler88 said:Exactly right.
It took three different doctors three whole hours just to get me properly sorted out. Honestly, when they finally sat me down and walked me through what they actually found, I was absolutely floored—and not in a good way. The first guy didn't just fail to do his job; he caused me massive, lasting damage. It’s such a bizarre situation because I know plenty of other women who went to him and walked away perfectly happy. It makes you wonder: how is it possible that he managed to create such a complete disaster for me while everyone else thinks everything is "just fine"? In a strange sense, I suppose I should be grateful that my bone ended up fracturing. If that hadn't happened, they might never have looked deep enough to see the absolute chaos he left behind inside me. At least now that they've seen the mess, it's finally being fixed. But even with that silver lining, I am still absolutely livid. Not only did this man leave me in such a state—I mean, my breathing was actually worse after the first surgery than it was before I ever stepped foot in that clinic—but then he had the audacity to gaslight me. He stood there acting like I was losing my mind, insisting, "It's all in your head, this was a top-tier procedure." Unbelievable.🙄 It’s actually quite fascinating when you step back and look at the whole picture. Everything he insisted was "impossible," all those symptoms that the doctors over at Mayo Clinic dismissed as being "just in his head"—well, it turns out they were dead wrong. It's almost poetic how those same specialists who brushed him off ended up having to scramble just to make things right.🙏

The irony of the whole situation is that I actually paid HIM—for that first surgery—a cool 12 grand. $0.00And my second one was actually free! But hey, I guess that’s just how it goes when you're young, reckless, and haven't quite figured out how the world works yet.

Honestly, people... it’s just heartbreaking. Truly. It makes you wonder what kind of people are actually out there practicing medicine. You really never know who you’re stepping into an exam room with, do you? I mean, why not just come clean and tell us who it was? No one here knows your identity, so there's zero risk to you. If you shared the name, you could actually prevent someone else from walking right into that same trap. It’s about looking out for the community, isn't it?

steelangler88 said:Five days with tampons? I can't even imagine. I’ve actually gone through two surgeries myself. After the first one, I only had to deal with tampons for a single day. But this second time was a whole different ballgame—my entire nose felt completely crushed again, plus they had to fix my septum and straighten everything out (which they didn't even touch during that first procedure), among other things. 😕 I had my second surgery done at a public hospital through my insurance, and honestly, I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. Between the surgical results and the way the doctors and nursing staff treated me, the whole recovery process was just so much smoother—even though the actual surgery was significantly longer and more intense than the first one compared to when I went to that private clinic. So, yeah, that's my experience.

Oh boy, that sounds absolutely brutal... :( So, if I'm following you correctly, you went to a private specialist first, and then ended up at a public hospital just to have them fix what the first guy messed up?

Elizabeth Anderson25 said:Ugh, gross! Why did you end up needing two hospital stays?

Is there anyone else here who had to go through the whole Medicaid or private insurance maze?

I ended up going back twice because of an accident I had, which was the whole reason I needed surgery in the first place. My first procedure was covered by my insurance, and I went to the local county hospital—it was a bit of a mess, honestly. They basically tried to fix one thing but ended up making things a little worse. So, this second trip was all about correcting that so I can finally be happy with how everything looks... so yeah, that's the story.

To be honest, unlike steelangler88, I’m actually way more thrilled with how things turned out now compared to that first experience at the public hospital. This time around, the recovery was smooth sailing—hardly any pain, and I bounced back from the anesthesia super fast. Back then? Well, I won't lie, the post-op pain was definitely there, and don't even get me started on the bruising... it was a nightmare.

Kate Taylor59 said:Because, honestly, bones don't exactly scream when they're under pressure. 🤷

Haha... yeah, honestly? It doesn't even hurt. I mean, clearly.🙂 ... and once again, it’s just more of the same old nonsense—nothing but endless patching and scraping. 🙂 ..

Elizabeth Anderson25 said:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-L8w...eature=related

Ugh, honestly, you might want to skip that—it’s pretty gross. I am absolutely terrified, even though a part of me really wants to pull the trigger on this. It’s mostly the way my nose looks from the profile that gets to me. I wish I could find a "fear buddy" to go through the surgery with; it would be so much easier if they just put me in a recovery room with someone else who’s just as nervous as I am. 🙂)

Yikes... I managed to watch about 10 seconds of that by skipping ahead, but I couldn't handle it. Still, don't let it scare you too much! You won't feel a thing during the procedure itself. Honestly, the worst part is probably just dealing with the discomfort of the packing for those first few days—it's so annoying—but other than that, you'll be fine.

Elizabeth Anderson25 said:-but how on earth am I supposed to manage with those things in my nose for five days and five nights? I was watching one of those surgical videos online... how is it even possible that I won't be in pain when I wake up? In the video, they're practically using a sledgehammer on the nose! 😁 :S

Well, during my first surgery, I had them in there for about five or six days... this time, it’s just three full days. On the first day, you don't mind the discomfort as much because you're still a bit groggy from the anesthesia, and you just accept it since everything is basically a fresh wound. By the second day, you're just powering through; you're hungry, you're thirsty, and it gets a little irritating because you can't eat or drink like a normal human being. For me, by the third day, I was just exhausted and cranky, constantly checking the clock wondering when they'd finally take them out... but we all just grit our teeth and get through it 🙂 ... honestly, it's probably better if they stay in a little longer to make sure the internal structure holds its shape properly.
As for the pain, I have to agree, it doesn't make sense to me either. It felt like they were hitting me with a hammer too 😁 and believe me, there was absolutely zero pain. I’ve never experienced anything like it—the only thing I felt was a strange sensation in my head right after the procedure, but that vanished in about fifteen minutes. I don't quite understand the science behind it, but it really doesn't hurt. Not even a little!
Where did you see that video? Send me the link, I'm actually really curious to see it 😁

Guys, I just finished my swab test... and honestly, I was bracing myself for some serious pain, but now that it's over, I can officially confirm—it wasn't nearly as bad as I imagined! I was actually pretty nervous about it, too. I even tried to play it cool with the nurse, acting all confident like, "Don't worry, I've been through this before," but she just gave me this look and practically begged me not to be so anxious or start comparing the experience to being stuck in a hospital ward for days 🙂 haha... Seriously though, it was over in a heartbeat. It’s a little awkward, sure, but it’s lightning fast. She even made a comment about how my nose looked perfectly fine during the process, which... well, I really hope that means everything went smoothly and she got what she needed. I'm still feeling a little bit of that lingering anxiety, to be honest...

I’ve mostly just been sticking to puddings and fruit yogurts, 🙂 since everything else feels a bit too heavy to tackle right now...

On a brighter note, I actually managed to sleep! Quite a surprise, really, because I was fully expecting to be tossing and turning all night, but I slept right through.

Kate Taylor59 said:How deep are we talking? Roughly? 😂
Also, once they pull it out, will you actually be able to breathe properly again?

Honestly, if I'm being totally real with you, I don't know the exact depth, but my best guess is it goes right up into the sinus area 🙂 haha... and of course, the second they get that thing out, I'll finally be able to breathe through my nose 🙂 Hallelujah! I am counting down the minutes. I’m seriously losing my mind waiting. I keep picturing myself trying to sleep tonight with my mouth wide open—can you imagine? Absolute nightmare scenario. 😁

Oh, and as for the weight situation, I really hope I don't lose any pounds because I'm feeling pretty good about my current shape... though I suppose I'll be looking much leaner after this! 😢((

Ashley Gomez said:I honestly couldn't sleep a wink after reading this last night; I’m practically shaking from anxiety... If you can stay that calm when you're feeling worked up, then God help me, I'll probably end up trying to dig them out myself once the panic sets in. To be honest, I have a massive phobia of choking, so just the thought of using those tampons 😱
makes my heart race.
Elizabeth Collins5, did you ever see Dr. Glušac about those lumps of yours?

It’s just... it’s more infuriating than anything else. When you finally want to take a deep breath and it feels like you just can't get enough air—it's not even that life-threatening, per se, but it is incredibly aggravating!

Kate Taylor59, it doesn't really hurt, but it's definitely an uncomfortable sensation when they come out... since they're tucked away so deep inside. :/

stormyharbor2 said:He told me straight up—if I walked into a packed room, people would pick up my scent immediately. 🤣

🤣🤣

rustygardener172 said:Are you massaging your nose? You absolutely have to! Just place your thumb on one side and your index finger on the other, then work in small circular motions to gently move the skin over the bone—it’s almost like you’re unsticking the tissue from the underlying structure. Try doing this every day for a few minutes, or honestly, just whenever you remember throughout the day.
If you have some extra cash to spare, look into getting some lymphatic drainage done on your nose; that can be a total game-changer too.

What I mentioned applies to everyone, not just you. Keep up with those nose massages. It keeps the skin from feeling tight against the bone and helps the swelling go down way faster.

@Maria Hall92/">@@Maria Hall92... it’s wonderful news that you don't have any bruising! Did they actually have to break bones, or were they just working on a bump? In my experience, I think they broke my nose in a couple of spots on each side... which probably explains why I was so bruised up. During my first surgery, they didn't touch the bone at all, so I didn't have a single bruise.

So, it's now the third day and I've got this bruising on the side where he was working laterally (quoting him here)... apparently there was a mallet involved. I think he might have tapped it maybe three times, but I honestly can't tell if he was breaking bone or just adjusting the hump. My bump wasn't even that huge to begin with, so I'm wondering why he had to hit it so much—maybe because I mentioned wanting to reduce its size? 🙂 Hehe... I also have no clue if he was opening up my nasal passages or using a closed technique. I'm really curious about that now... I mean, under what circumstances do they actually break the bones during these procedures?

stormyharbor2 said:Last December, I went to see Glušac. It turned out okay, though I honestly think there was room for improvement...

So, it’s relatively fresh too🙂... but hey, if it looks good, that's what matters! The main thing is that it's an improvement over how things were before. Honestly, I would be absolutely thrilled if my nose could just look like its old self again. After my accident, everything felt so off—the tip was crooked in two different spots, my septum was completely skewed, and the bridge had these weird little bumps everywhere. If he actually managed to smooth all that out, then major props to him; he really pulled it off.

Elizabeth Collins5 said:@Maria Hall92

Honestly, reading what you wrote sounds like a total nightmare to me. I truly admire how you aren't viewing this as something terrifying—to you, it’s just like getting a quick filling at the dentist. For me? It sounds a million times worse than any dental work. From what I’ve gathered through the grapevine, this isn't even the first time Tončić’s patients have dealt with these kinds of issues regarding anesthesia. I’m not sure how much of a price difference there is compared to general anesthesia, but for my money, I wouldn't go through what you described for any amount of savings. It’s true that I felt completely wiped out after having general anesthesia, but if I had to choose again, I’d pick general every single time.
Anyway, I’m rooting for you during your recovery and crossing my fingers that you're thrilled with the end result.
P.S. Please "honor" us with some photos once those molds are off!

It sounded like a horror story to me too... believe me, I was actually quite nervous about it. But I didn't realize it would be such a literal horror show. Trust me, it really isn't that bad. It just sounds scary when you hear stories from other people. Those experiences are pretty typical for this type of anesthesia; it doesn't sound pretty, but it’s honestly not a disaster. You don't feel any pain, and besides, you aren't leaving things in the hands of some self-proclaimed doctors, but actual specialists.🙂

Thanks! And maybe (and I mean *maybe*) I'll send a photo via private message. 🙂 I'm not big on revealing myself publicly, 🙂 as you can probably tell by my "username." 😛

I honestly feel like we’ve been circling this same drain for a while now, haven't we? It reminds me of those long, winding drives through the Rockies where you think you're finally making progress toward Denver, only to realize you've just been stuck in a loop on a scenic bypass. We keep revisiting these core issues, hoping for a different outcome, but the underlying structure remains stubbornly the same. It’s much like trying to fix a vintage Mustang with parts that don't quite fit—you can spend hours tinkering under the hood, convinced you're getting closer to that perfect purr, but if the foundation isn't sound, you're just making a mess of things. I say this with nothing but affection for the group, of course, but sometimes I wonder if we aren't just overcomplicating a very simple truth. We need to step back, breathe, and look at the big picture before we lose ourselves in the minutiae again. kaže:
Honestly, I’m kind of leaning towards staying sick while my nose is this stuffed up. It feels like the only thing keeping me from walking right off my balcony! Haha. 😂 I honestly don't know how I'm going to make it through the next three days with these nasal tampons stuffed in my nose. It feels like a total marathon of discomfort. 😲

The first day is manageable enough if you just grit your teeth and push through. But me? By the second day, I can already feel the irritation bubbling up inside me, and the worst part is knowing I still have to endure the entire day tomorrow. Honestly, having those nasal plugs pulled out is just gruesome—another unpleasant hurdle I’ll have to clear.