Posts by Sophia Young73

rustygardener172 said:It’s been about 10 months since my surgery... and I have this "lump" too. Though, I wouldn't even call it a lump... it’s not like anything is "caught," it just sits right there under the skin. It’s at the bridge of my nose, between my eyes, just beneath the surface—like a little ball... you can't see it, you can only feel it when you touch it... and I can move it left and right...
I saw a dermatologist recently and they told me they couldn't pinpoint exactly what it is... said it could be some leftover scar tissue, or maybe a gland... regardless, they suggested I contact the surgeon who performed the operation to have it removed.
Personally, I’d just get it taken out because on certain days, it is incredibly annoying...
But honestly? I really don't feel like traveling all the way back to Miami just for this. The last time I went for my 6-month follow-up... I asked him about this specific thing... and he just brushed it off, saying it was nothing, and kept rambling about something else entirely.
In any case, this definitely wasn't here before the surgery, and I want it gone! So, I'll probably just take my insurance referral to my local doctor and head to the hospital to find out what's actually going on. I simply don't have the money to make the trip to Miami just to have Glušac tell me once again that it's nothing. 😁

Let's hope it just disappears on its own so you don't have to go through another surgery. Either way, I wish you the best of luck—please let us know how it goes.

restlessjackal112 said:Hey everyone!

I’m heading in for cosmetic surgery in about a week (just a minor 1-2 millimeter adjustment to my aquiline nose🙂) and there is one specific thing I haven't been able to track down on this forum—though I've certainly scoured most of the threads already. (Maybe I missed it, but oh well, moving on...) 🙂
What I really want to know is about the recovery period—specifically, if by the two-week mark most of the bruising has subsided and I'm looking relatively presentable, am I allowed to go out in the sun? (Asking like I'm some kind of vampire, haha!) I've heard rumors that sun exposure is a no-go after surgery, but nobody seems to specify exactly how long you have to stay in the shade....
On top of that, I also heard somewhere that going to the beach might actually be good for the recovery process because of the sea air and all that blah blah blah... so now I'm stuck not knowing which advice to follow... :/
If anyone has the actual facts, thanks in advance. 😁

Personally, I was able to head outdoors immediately after they took the splint off—around day seven post-op—and I did it WITHOUT ANY MAKEUP, yet absolutely no one could tell I'd even had work done.
However, my surgeon was incredibly strict about avoiding the sun. Specifically,
I was forbidden from using tanning beds, hitting the sauna, sitting in the sun, or even working out for at least two full months...
And I wasn't allowed to wear glasses for six months.
Good luck, and don't worry too much—it will all be worth it. 😉

Jamie Kern8 said:Thanks, everyone... honestly, I was starting to lose my mind—I’ve been overanalyzing this far too much... I'm going to take a break from looking at myself for at least a week...🙂 plus, I don't see any bumps on my nose yet, which is a huge relief if they stay away... 😉

Oh, and those stitches... when will they finally come out?
Also, did anyone else find their lip looking a bit weird? I don't even know how to describe it—it's like the middle part of my lip just looks... deflated? Or sleepy?🤣... I wonder if that's just the swelling... 🤷

The stitches should be gone in a month or two.
My upper lip still feels completely stiff—I can't even give a full, ear-to-ear grin yet🙂 During that first week after surgery, if I tried to smile, I looked like a toothless old lady. That's all just the swelling talking. So, don't you worry one bit! :-)

Taylor Chase3 said:[Before my surgery, I didn't have this bump on my nasal bone, but now I do. I'm really hoping it just subsides. Has anyone else dealt with something similar??

My procedure was eight months ago—I think most of the swelling has finally gone down—but I’m still left with this lump near my nose. I've read other girls mentioning lumps, though I can't be sure if they mean the exact same thing I'm experiencing. Mine is right at the bridge of the nose (near the eye) on the right side. When you touch it, it feels incredibly hard, almost like a thickening of the bone itself. It might not even be a massive aesthetic issue (even if it is visible), but it’s honestly so frustrating when I wear glasses because they won't sit flush on my nose; they just kind of hover there in mid-air😕

Is there any chance this lump could just disappear?

What does your surgeon say about that specific lump?
For some people, that lump never actually goes away, forcing them back under the knife for a revision—whereas others had their doctors drain it with a needle (check page 69 for details), though you aren't supposed to do that too early because of the risk of infection.
It’s been a recurring topic on the forums, for instance:
pepi svetlic (page 78) had her lumps disappear
bubica bubi (page 79) seems to still have them, if I recall correctly
mmari (page 60) had to go back for surgery because of a lump
dinote; tessa20 (page 67) abrego12 (page 78)
It would be great if one of them could jump in here and share how it turned out for them.
Maletić claims those lumps happen when the surgery isn't performed quite right—basically, pieces of bone or cartilage are left inside, and when combined with blood and connective tissue, they create a protrusion.

As for me, I don't have that lump yet (thank God!) and I'm praying I never do. However, I *do* have a bit of a bump at the bridge of my nose. My profile isn't perfectly straight. I honestly can't tell if it's just lingering swelling or something permanent. I'm still not even allowed to touch my own nose! :-)

Jamie Kern8 said:So, ladies... I’ve been staring at this in the mirror all day and it’s driving me absolutely crazy. It looks like one of my nasal bridges is wider than the other—or maybe just sitting at a different angle? Honestly, it's hard to tell when you're spiraling. I had that mold removed today, and now I just feel completely miserable because my nasal bridges look totally uneven. They definitely weren't like this before! Is it actually possible that everything will balance out once the swelling finally subsides and those sutures are removed? I need some reassurance here, because right now, I'm just staring at my reflection feeling quite pathetic. 😢

Oh, don't even worry about it—I went through the exact same thing when I finally took my mold off, and now they've leveled out perfectly. Today marks my 14th day. Just be patient, seriously. Before my surgery, I didn't have that little bump on my nasal bone, but now it's there. I'm just crossing my fingers that it settles down soon. Did any of you guys deal with something similar?

Today marks day 12 since my surgery.
Is it actually okay for me to be out and about, grabbing drinks, or hanging out in places filled with smoke...????
Am I allowed to push myself just a little bit? For instance, yesterday I spent the entire day walking around town with a friend, but by the time I finally got home, my nose started aching and throbbing—it was this weird, pulsing sensation. I honestly don't even know how to describe it properly 🙄
My doctor told me straight up: no working out for at least two months. Did any of you get the same instruction?
When did you all finally feel like you were back to your normal lives??

My dear friends, all of you,
First off, I want to extend a massive thank you to everyone here—this forum has been an absolute lifesaver for me. I’ve spent countless hours scrolling through every single thread from top to bottom, meticulously noting down both the glowing reviews and the horror stories. My goal is to leave this kind of roadmap behind for anyone else out there weighing the decision to go under the knife; I want to make your search for that perfect surgeon just a little bit less agonizing. Believe me, I know exactly how overwhelming and draining this process feels—though, granted, I didn't have to deal with the stress of crossing borders to find care since I'm based right here in the States.
Look, let's be clear about one thing—anyone posting here claiming to be a surgeon is more than welcome to praise or tear down whoever they like. But don't think for a second that people can hide behind anonymity to stir up trouble; we’ll be able to track everything back via IP Addresses if necessary. This space needs to remain focused on one thing and one thing only: actual, lived experiences.
The brackets indicate the specific page where you can find either the positive or negative comments, followed by the username of the person who wrote them. It is entirely possible that I may have skipped over a comment or perhaps made a typo—so please, if you notice anything, just head over to those pages to verify. And please, don't come after me or start an argument—I truly put a lot of effort into this! :-)
And if you happen to have some sort of complex regarding your nose—honestly, just deal with it for your own sake. Pray to God and everything will turn out fine.

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Negative comments:
In Opatija. Too young to be living this life because of my sister.
On the Salad. (3) minotaurus (51) .narnja. (96) Sandra October
Zajčevoj (3) A little something about someone...
Kinčl (2) hoze; (155) Billie Jean; (155) Billie Jean about her friend
Žgaljardić Rac00n Borić
Borić (16) lollatutu – she started getting those lumps later on; (17) febles; (98) unfortunate souls; (142) vuvuzelas
Ostojić (6) enen; (9) steelangler88; (80) bubica bubi – a lump has appeared; (100) bubica bubi; (115) selba; (135) kiki11; (156) LegeA; (175) Khally; (211) Angor regarding someone
I don't know what to tell you—sometimes names just stick in your head like a stubborn stain on a white shirt. Ignatovski. It’s one of those names that carries a certain weight, isn't it? Almost sounds like something you'd see on a legal brief or a high-end architectural firm in Chicago. I was sitting here thinking about how much impact a single word can have on a conversation—it's funny, really—but then again, maybe I'm just overthinking things again. Typical me. Anyway, back to the point... or lack thereof. (8) rokoxy; (14) venerana2008; (142) vuvuzele- Reoperation; (189) Ashley Gomez regarding someone
Klapan (9) siam; Klapan /Sinteza Medical Center (245) du13
Tončić (18) pink-malina; (67) EllaVanSaar – she had a terrible experience with mole removal; (66) pepi svjetlić - ended up with a larger nose; (252) Nar18 Glumičić
Glumičić (20) Jassmine (49) Noela11, (104) maca28; (110) dddd31; (135) Noela; (355) Noela o nekome; (209) Dalia23; (233) angie11111
Račić (47) jadro keks; (179) Lana ST; (222) justterrored
Kovačić (48) regarding the Bum rak
Cancer. (48) Bum Rak - first surgery.
Glušac (48) sunyday o nekome; (66) Aubrey; Glusac (94) MALENA ST o prijateljici; Glusac (179) Lana ST o nekome; (208) Dotty; (221) Mala Plava o prijateljici
Lajtman (48) FIŽA Bilić
Bilić (55) tinolina
Regarding the rebro— (61) mmari
Zambelli (92) katjaa
Bedeković Vinogradska (95) Bifidus Nturali; Bedeković (164) intention; (165) bum rak.
Šubarić (105) slatkostvorenje
Gudelj (139) snjezana7
Džepina (140) ironkid
Karabeg (156) samchi
Kurtović Lana ST
Stanec Edumed (Tatjana 80) — they refused to perform the surgery; Stanec / Edumed (231) *alaja*
Aljinović Mayo Clinic (236) Maria Hall92
Hidd3n Uglešić (248) steelangler88 – Reoperation

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Positive comments:
The doctor in Opatija.I (3) IvaIva999
The doctor in Rijeka—well, I suppose if you're looking for medical expertise in that part of the country, you've got your options, though I have my thoughts on the matter. It really comes down to whether you want someone who follows the book or someone who actually listens to what you're saying. Anyway, just some food for thought. (3) Too young for this life
I can't even begin to deal with this right now—it's just too much. Honestly, I'm at my wit's end. (5) Greek Cypriot
Ostojić (5) British Shorthairs; (5) Mayabela; (61) Abrego12; (75) Abrego – though she’s started developing these lumps; (102) Shela; (115) Ash; (154) Khally talking about someone; (118) Heartburn; (128) Nika37; (140) Elica :-)
Borić (6) lollatutu – but man, those lumps have really started showing up for her; (29) Lunasana Bilić
Lunasana Bilić (95) Ignoramus; (130) maricezg; (148) mima393
Klapan (9) londoneyel is on the way; (16) Katty—but honestly, she’s only functional at this point.
Tončić (11) AnaB; (11) gia; (72) drammagirl; (76) Nephele Melia; (80) sunce malo; (86) suzuki750; (88) slavd23; (90) amandiCcc; (92) fire123; (97) ketamine;(97) titan mind; (123) Marija Mia; (174) dejna0911; (174) mikr269; (56) Nensi3; (67) tesaa20; (72) sash a20; (203) La Diosa; (247) Hidd3n; (254) jabra14; (268) dubois
Gjurić (12) Cerebrus regarding an acquaintance
Zambelli (14) sunnyday o nekome; (20) slatka22; (72) mašnica; (110) dddd31; (179) lanchyl
Lajtman (19) bossnup
Žgaljardić (24) marry11
Džepina Ivo (27) Leona18 – though she had to go to a different clinic; (264) Sarah Myers21
Vagić / near the downtown hospital in Chicago (32) damjan00
Munitić (33) leptiric3; (137) leptiric3 – moderately satisfied
Ozegovic Mayo Clinic (46) partyanna
Lukić / near the downtown hospital (47) andjelina
Ignjatovski (54) sue6; (137) Tasha272; (145) nat
Baštaić (59) Amalteja regarding her son; (68) dianazd; (103) dianazd; (103) tina sch; (125) rustygardener172 regarding someone; (128) miumiu; (174) kejtmen; (183) larlar; (215) Felicita9; (253) Ashley Gomez; (222) mother of Carol Diaz31
Račić (61) inka1104
Bedeković (79) corny
Gudelj / St. Jude (66) ultrauna
Glušac (10) sunnyday; (20) miseducata; (22) jelena vuco; (41) *missy*; (48) morska vila 😁; (48) morska vila 😁 about someone; (67) ivancii – but her skin is practically fused to the bone; (67) Oblica; (95) komadić; (117) markez; (145)angelina; (146) Darth Weeder; (150) rustygardener172; (151) presika; (160) greneyesZg; (164) ex kljukica; (197) vještina;(205) JasminK; (207) Musja; (217) malachy; (232) funny; (232) marš
Glumičić (8) kriskros99; (14) Maya; (18) check it chok; (19) Giovanna 26 – not exactly thrilled; (21) *strawbery*; (39) dinote; (39) tamic; (49) ambra85; (49) tinchyy about someone; (54) lina1706; (64) Klelia; (77) Lana ST about someone; (104) Lee.loo; (110) Rocks; (115) kroketica; (118) Gjura 007; (143) suza68; (189) KiaraKim; (194) angor; (196) rustygardener172 about someone; (218) dobrica mala; (231) *alaja* - Reoperation; (247) WhiteWidow; (248) Angor about someone
Gulić (79) pretty in pink; (176) brunca
Downtown Hospital (88) TheThe
Injury at the ribs (99) tweetee; (146) nitram
Kinčl (101) Kirraa21; (139) spagirl; (140) ivy2206
Kurtović (106) Lana ST
Carić (108) su1try
Karabeg (115) selba
Maleš (129) iva
near the downtown area (136) pantera0207
Kalogjer (191) volim matematiku
Džepina Davor (226) shorty about his friend; (255) lanchyl about someone
Zajčeva (201) Sharlize26
Miličić (249) Legica

Please, keep sharing your experiences with us—we truly appreciate it.

wiredpuma97, I really want you to be happy with how everything turns out. Where did you end up going for your surgery?

hollowrider12 said:Hi there, I have a question.

I don't know much about the specifics of this type of surgery, but I'm scheduled for sinus surgery this October due to some health issues.
What I'm wondering is—is it actually possible to smooth out a hump just a little bit "while they're at it," even if the procedure is being done for medical reasons rather than purely cosmetic ones?
Thanks

It’s possible—just make sure you sit down and have a real conversation with your doctor about it.