Posts by Karen Morgan93

Ultimately, everything hinges on your specific skin type. I personally rely on Nivea Daily Wash Scrub. Since my T-zone tends to be quite oily, I need something effective, yet this particular formula doesn't strip the skin of its moisture, which makes it a perfect fit for me.

Kate Taylor59 said:I recently had an appointment at the Glumičić Clinic... does anyone here have experience dealing with those tiny pits on the nose, specifically the scarring left behind by those damn blackheads? Honestly, I look like I’ve been through a cheese grater.

My mother actually works as a professional esthetician, 🙂 so listen to my advice: you should pick up a gentle daily exfoliant designed for everyday use; if you apply it using light, circular motions once a day or even every other day, you can gradually clear out your nose. Follow that up with a cream containing panthenol, or perhaps try a Vichy daily moisturizer formulated for enlarged pores and imperfections—it really just depends on whether your skin type leans more toward oily or dry, though panthenol is a safe bet regardless. The most important thing is consistency, because your skin needs time to actually heal itself. Just be smart about it; if you notice your skin getting too red or irritated, back off on the exfoliation.

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I am genuinely concerned that there isn't much a surgeon can actually achieve with my nose, given its fleshy and rather thick structure. 🙂

I truly believe it could be done, given that there is more than enough material available to work with. 🙂

Perhaps you could send over an email with a photo of your nose along with some Photoshop edits; if you don't happen to use Photoshop yourself, I can certainly handle the editing for you—just send the photos my way. 🙂 And I find myself wondering if such a thing is even possible.

It seems Džepina doesn't have any photos available online. 😢

Betty Bailey4 said:I have been following this thread and reading through all your comments for months now... and I think I am leaning toward having my surgery performed by Dr. Toncic. Based on what I’ve seen here, he seems to have received the fewest criticisms, which gives me a sliver of confidence that he won't end up disfiguring my nose the way some of those other doctors mentioned in these posts have ruined people's faces... But then again, there is always that "but." 🙄 While I am convinced Dr. Toncic is an elite specialist, looking at the photos of his previous work, I noticed he hardly ever touches the tip or makes any significant changes there! My current situation is quite extreme (not to mention that unattractive beard I brought up in my last post). My nasal bones are massive, the tip is large, fleshy, and protruding, the nose is drooping, and on top of all that, I have a hump! 🙂 I trust the doctor would give me a more symmetrical, straight nose, but I don't just want "straight"—I want a SMALL nose that actually fits my face. Perhaps I am being unrealistic and swinging from one extreme to the other, but I truly want a petite nose! I am terrified that it might be physically impossible to transform such a wide base and heavy tip into something delicate and small. 😢 What are your thoughts? Is Dr. Toncic really the right choice for a case like mine? 🤷 Obviously, I can't know anything for certain until I sit down for a consultation, but I would love to hear from anyone here who actually achieved a dramatic transformation rather than just a minor correction.

I personally went to see Džepina, and in my experience, she was wonderful. You should really consider it. For me, breathing issues were the main concern, but I can't say aesthetics weren't important too—far from it. Just imagine ending up with a tiny nose that you can't even breathe through. Personally, I would never put myself in the hands of a surgeon who might permanently compromise my respiratory function. Once you go in for your exam, she will tell you exactly what is possible and what isn't, and explain the reasoning behind it. During my initial consultation, we talked for about an hour and a half. 🙂 If you are truly serious about going under the knife, $100 then investing in a thorough consultation where everything is laid out clearly is a smart move. I am not trying to promote anyone here, but in my opinion, any competent surgeon should explain everything thoroughly, leaving the final decision entirely up to you.

Chloe Gray5 said:Greetings, everyone!
My sister has a deviated septum and is scheduled for surgery very soon. I am curious to know what kind of diet worked best for you during that period, and how long you had to stick to a specific way of eating?
She is feeling quite anxious about the whole ordeal—both the procedure itself and the subsequent recovery—so I want to do everything in my power to make her healing process easier, even if it just means managing her nutrition properly..
I would be incredibly grateful for any advice!

Well, she just had her nasal packing removed yesterday. Honestly, I've been eating absolutely everything. It is certainly a struggle to swallow when your nose is completely stuffed up, but as long as the food is cut into small, manageable pieces, it isn't much of an issue. My belief is that if you nourish your body well, you will recover much more swiftly. 🙂

To my fellow readers who have been following this thread for ages: I have spent years agonizing over whether or not to go through with surgery, but I have finally reached my breaking point and decided to just get it done. My septum deviation is quite severe; one nostril is completely blocked while the other barely allows any air through at all.

I am currently looking closely at the work of Tončić, Džepina, and Vinogradski. It would be an immense help if anyone could share some before-and-after photos from their own procedures.

Furthermore, if I opt for a functional correction at Vinogradski, is there a chance they will also address the aesthetics according to my specific wishes—wishes which I believe are perfectly reasonable?

For those who have gone through this, how long did you have to wait for a procedure with a private specialist versus waiting at a major hospital like Mayo Clinic?

Given that my case seems rather complex, I am searching for a surgeon with the highest level of experience possible, so I would truly appreciate any guidance or advice you can offer. 🙂