Posts by Ashley Wells16

Hey everyone, what are you all using to rinse your sinuses to make blowing your nose easier? I’m sure there’s already a massive thread about this on the forum, but I don't have the bandwidth to dig through everything right now. If someone could be a lifesaver and just give me some quick suggestions... thanks!

Hey everyone, what’s the move for clothing when heading in for tonsillectomy surgery? Should I just stick to a sweatsuit?

rowdyfalcon35, who did you go to for your surgery?

Sam Kim12, thanks! Does anyone have a recommendation for a private clinic where I can get some lab work done? 🙂))

Maybe this sounds a bit silly, but... has anyone ever taken a taxi home where someone actually showed up to meet you? 🙂

So, how does this work? If they're already charging for lifting the nasal tip, wouldn't it be logical that the tip ends up slightly higher anyway? And honestly, what's the ballpark price with him? I'm totally lost here.

Hey everyone, does anyone here dealing with a hump on their nose also struggle with dark circles under their eyes? I'm wondering if there's actually any connection between the two.

rapidfalcon39, if you've got any photos, please send them my way 🙂)) THANKS!

rustygardener172, you got a photo 🙂?

Would someone be kind enough to let me know where I can go for some private consultations in NYC?
I’m just asking around because I haven't actually made an appointment yet, and honestly, I'm pretty nervous. How do you guys find the courage to finally deal with this? Did the people around you notice anything changed?

rustygardener172, sorry, I was in such a rush that I didn't realize I misread your message until after I hit send. Anyway, could you tell me—is it better to start applying the cream immediately, or should I wait a bit?

Thanks, Rebecca Gomez37! Did you happen to use any cold compresses at all? And when exactly do you start applying that gel—right after the surgery or...?
What was your actual experience with the procedure like? Are you happy with the results?

Hey ladies! Look, it’s not that I’m obsessing over free consultations or specific price tags—I know the costs are roughly in the same ballpark everywhere. It’s just that I want to be fully informed before I jump in. At the end of the day, it all comes down to trust. I’m a total worrier by nature, so since I’ve been building up the courage for this surgery for ages, I need to gather every bit of info possible to finally pull the trigger. Please don't judge me for double-checking everything and comparing notes; there's so much helpful info on this forum.

rustygardener172,
regarding the heparin cream, does that mean I'll need to get a prescription from my primary care doctor?🙂

Kimberly Thompson75,
could you let me know where you did your research? If you don't want to post it here, just shoot me a DM. Thanks!🙂

hey🙂))

Look, price isn't the main thing—it's the approach and the experience that matter. But when you see someone is clearly just chasing a paycheck, you lose trust immediately. Anyway, sorry if I'm being a pest, but I have a few more questions:

1. I was checking out Dr. Smith’s website, but I couldn't find any photos of the braces. I really wanted to see what his work actually looks like.
2. Where in Washington, D.C. can I get the necessary pre-op testing done? Looking for private clinics and pricing info.
3. Can you pick up heparin over the counter at a pharmacy, or do you definitely need a prescription?

Kimberly Thompson75, thanks for getting back to me! I have a quick follow-up: do you happen to know what Dr. Smith's rates look like? Also, I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around the info on Dr. Jones. Until recently, everyone on here was saying his price was around $3.25 since he uses local anesthesia. Sure, it depends on the specifics—like if there's a deviated septum involved making it pricier—but when the cost jumps that drastically and contradicts what we were told before based on "financial standing" (if that's how we're calling it), I don't know how to build any trust. It makes me hesitate to go through with the surgery. Totally confused right now.

Kimberly Thompson75, please let me know how much you paid for the braces. And what makes you say Dr. Jones is arrogant? p.s. I was actually thinking about booking an appointment with him, but honestly, seeing all these negative reviews lately has me feeling pretty conflicted. 😢

So, does anyone actually have any feedback or experience with the Bagatin ??? clinic?😢

Hey everyone! I’ve been lurking on this forum for a while now, but I finally decided to actually dig a little deeper. I’ve been seriously considering rhinoplasty for some time, and now comes the hard part: picking a surgeon. My first thought was to go with unknown, but lately, I’ve been seeing ads for Bagatin Clinic all over the local cable channels. It’s weird—they’re everywhere on TV, yet there’s almost zero discussion about them here on the boards. If anyone has actually gone through it with them, please reach out. Thanks! 🙂)