Yeah... it’s basically just like going to the dentist! And dentists do all sorts of things... they perform surgery, they make incisions and whatnot... I’m getting up early tomorrow... my surgery is at 9 AM... wish me luck! I'll check back in later, assuming I don't decide to jump off a balcony from the sheer misery of it all LOL
My cousin is heading in for nose surgery tomorrow, so I’m sending all the good vibes her way. She’s dealing with this nasty tonsil inflammation right now—can barely even swallow—so I’m just really hoping everything goes smoothly and she doesn't end up with any lingering throat issues after the procedure...
Honestly, I’m spiraling here. My nose skin is getting so thick and textured that I’m genuinely starting to dread how my face is going to look long-term... it’s definitely not looking like a Hollywood glow-up. Dammit, there’s nothing worse than dealing with a gross nose and skin as thick as a rhino's. Does anyone else out there struggling with crazy thick skin on their nose?
Sophia Harris96 said:So, does anyone else here carry around photos of their nose from before and after surgery? I honestly feel like this is a huge factor in the whole decision process... For instance—as I’ve mentioned before—anyone with a larger nose has probably considered getting one done at least once in their life. But it would be really helpful to see some actual rhinoplasty results from surgeons practicing here in the States, where you all are the experts.😉 Come on, post your before-and-after shots! I’m secretly hoping I might spot my own nose somewhere in the mix, and hey, you never know... maybe seeing a perfectly executed nose will finally push me to pull the trigger on my own procedure.😁
Sending love from the tip of my nose.😉
p.s. Wishing a speedy recovery to everyone who just got fixed up!!
Whatever you do, DON'T rely solely on the photos!! A nose in a picture looks nothing like it does in real life, especially if there's a flash involved.
Lisa Harris8 said:I got my treatment plan back, but here’s what they wrote down—not sure if I'm allowed to post this without getting banned or something: "relative indication for surgical intervention, septoplasty and bilateral submucosal turbinectomy, clinically severe nasal septum deformity on the left, type 7 (3+5) with near impaction."
Can someone please decode this before I start Googling it and convince myself I'm dying? 😁
First off, major points off to the doctor for not giving you a clear explanation of what the actual issue is. That seems to be the standard at most hospitals; they just grunt through it because they're busy with more critical cases. To them, minor corrections or smaller procedures aren't the priority—it's more like dealing with a brain tumor (which would go to neurosurgery, though ENT surgeons usually handle head surgery too)... Nasal septum deformity—basically a deviated septum... though if you can breathe normally, calling it a "severe" deformity seems a bit much. Honestly, almost everyone has some level of deviation. People really shouldn't bother with surgery unless there's an actual problem... And mucus—that means something involving the mucous membrane... are you dealing with stuff constantly draining from your nose down into your throat?
Lisa Harris8 said:So, I have a question... I was just at the doctor's office. JurlinSo, I went down to the Mayo Clinic because my allergies were acting up again. And get this—the doctor immediately starts pushing surgery on me. I told him straight up, "Look, I’m not even having any trouble breathing," and he saw that for himself, too. But nope, the man is still dead set on getting me under the knife. Though, honestly? I can't say I blame him once he caught a glimpse of my... well, let's just call it my "assets." 😁 I didn't really say anything back when he brought it up again—you know how he is, dropping those subtle hints that it would be a good idea to just get it done. He was making the whole "it'll clear your nasal passages so you can actually breathe" argument, basically telling me to think about it and let him know. And honestly? I told him I’ve wanted nose surgery forever. But then I actually showed up at the Mayo Clinic, saw all those people walking around with bandages and dressings everywhere, and I just lost my stomach. It was too much. 😍 He was in such a rush that he barely even looked at me—just gave me a quick once-over like I was some item on a checklist—and since he practically flew out the door within three minutes, I didn't really get a chance to grill him about the actual surgery itself. Now I’m sitting here wondering... if I went through with it, would he actually touch up the aesthetics of my nose too? I mean, breathing isn't exactly an issue for me, and my sinuses are perfectly fine, so it would be strictly for looks. 🤷 I’m pretty new to all this, so please bear with me if I don't sound like an expert or anything. I've just been struggling so much with these allergies lately, and that's actually what led me to look into this—my IgE levels were through the roof. I’m really interested in learning more about the specifics of the procedure itself... like, how does it actually work? And does anyone have a rough idea of how long the waitlist is or when I might actually get called in? Thanks.
Look, please just listen to me for a second... before you go running off for surgery (wait, seriously? All because of an allergy?? xD), go see a private specialist or a top-tier ENT first. My doctor actually pointed out that a deviated septum can be a massive issue for certain people, especially if you’re dealing with allergies—the allergens just get trapped in there and everything gets blocked up. He also made it very clear that you can't "operate" away an allergy. It’s just something you live with, period. You might take an antihistamine here or there, sure, but why put your body through unnecessary surgery? Just don't waste your time.
For those under 40—you'll need a full CBC, an EKG, sodium, potassium, creatinine, AST, ALT, glucose, PT, and PTT.
If you're over 40—it's everything listed above, plus a chest X-ray.
MANAGING SWELLING
During the first day or two, feel free to use cold compresses on your face. Just... please don't go slapping ice packs directly on your skin; you're asking for frostbite at that point. Use those cold compresses as much as you can right after the procedure to keep the swelling from getting out of hand.
(I'm pulling this from the stack of papers Dr. Dzepina handed me. It’s basically a mountain of advice and prep instructions, but since a few of us were asking about this specific part, I figured I'd share. 🙂 )
Like I’ve already mentioned, Dr. Dzepina basically told me to stop obsessing over the photos. He said it’s all so subjective—that I can't exactly compare myself to someone who has a completely different face shape or a nose that looks nothing like mine. I mean, obviously, everyone is going to see things differently. It’s just common sense. All in all, his take was that the results could look really sharp if we narrow the base of the nose and add a little incision right underneath to lift the lip. He claims my lip looks "droopy" because of the nose structure, though personally, I don't even notice it... but hey, he's the doctor.
Dzepina is actually great.. they didn't try to push any unnecessary stuff on me at all. Honestly? They just said: "Hey, please take a moment to think this over.. I don't think your current stance is quite right... just give me a shout once you've had some time to weigh your options."
Sophia Harris96 said:Hey people, I could honestly just tape my nose on every single day just so you all could feel better about your own noses (whatever they may look like), knowing there's always someone out there with a worse one, right? 😁 P.S. I’ve thought about surgery thousands upon thousands of times—I’d be lying if I said I hadn't. 😉 What's more, I actually had $3,000 saved up and easily could have dropped the cash, BUT... I mean, come on... it wouldn't really be *me* anymore. 🙂 It’s not like I just have some tiny little bump that needs fixing and then everything is perfect... it’s not that. My face isn't built for a straight nose or something heavily contoured and snatched, or whatever... (you know that thing where you try to convince yourself, take a profile picture, and just look totally mid?). Honestly, no... it wouldn't be me. Besides, why bother? My husband has a massive, fleshy nose, and my old lady has one too... and yeah, Sophia has collected all those traits, haha. Basically, my whole family has bigger noses, so shortening mine would be like messing with my genes, my heritage, and worst of all—I’d run out of material to make fun of myself. 😁
It’s all well and good to listen to someone who is perfectly happy with their "assets"... our noses are part of who we are, sure, but damn, there are plenty of us who deal with actual complexes because of them, thinking a correction would be the best thing ever for our self-esteem...
jadedriver0 said:That nose is photoshopped to death. It was never like that; she used to have a flatter profile with a distinct tip, you know? Hard to explain, but you’d notice the difference most when she smiles...☕Anyway, Glumičić is definitely one of those guys who actually listens—a total gentleman. Every time I’ve dealt with him, he hasn't messed things up once, thank God. The biggest issue is that women just don't listen to them; they go in demanding something totally unrealistic that their actual facial structure can't even support. I listened to him, and honestly, that was my saving grace. I remember thinking, "Ugh, he's just some expert lecturing me," but I followed his lead anyway...🤷☕
He's prioritizing aesthetics above all else... he'll give her a tiny little nose, and then she won't be able to breathe, for heaven's sake...👎
steelangler88 said:Exactly. It took three different doctors three whole hours just to get me sorted out in the queue. And when they finally sat me down and walked me through what they actually found... well, let's just say I was more than a little shocked. To put it bluntly, this guy didn't just drop the ball; he caused me massive, genuine damage. The weird part? I know plenty of women who have gone to the exact same specialist and walked out perfectly happy. So now I’m sitting here wondering: how on earth is it possible that he absolutely butchered my situation while telling everyone else everything is "perfect"? Honestly, if that bone hadn't shifted and caused such a mess, I might have actually believed him. In a strange, twisted way, I’m almost glad the injury happened—it was the only way they could actually see the absolute chaos he left inside me and finally fix it. But don't get me wrong, I am still livid. Not only did he screw me over—and by the way, my breathing was actually worse after the first surgery than it was before—but then he had the audacity to gaslight me. He treated me like I was losing my mind, acting like "everything is fine" and insisting his work was "top-tier." Absolute nonsense.🙄 What’s even more hilarious is how everything he insisted was "impossible"—all that stuff he claimed was just "in his head"—turned out to be exactly what the doctors over at Mayo Clinic missed entirely. They had quite a task on their hands trying to fix what they hadn't even acknowledged existed.🙏
The irony of this whole situation is that I actually paid HIM—for that first surgery—a cool 12 grand. $0.00Well, the other one was free for me. But hey, that’s just how they get you—while you're still young and foolish!
Wait, really?? Which Lignjoslav are we even talking about here? xd
Maria Hall92 said:During my first surgery, I had those things in my nose for about five or six days... this time, it’s been three full days. On the first day, you don't even care about the pain because you're too groggy from the anesthesia and you just accept that they have to be there since everything is still a raw wound. Day two? You just endure it. You're hungry, you're thirsty, and it gets under your skin because you can't eat or drink like a normal human being. As for me, by day three, I was already exhausted and cranky just counting down the hours until they finally take them out. But you'll get through it, just like the rest of us 🙂... honestly, it might actually be better if they stay in a bit longer to help maintain the internal shape of the nose. As for the pain, I don't get it either. They hit me with a sledgehammer 😁 and believe me, I felt absolutely nothing. I've never been one to feel much pain, except right after the operation when my head felt weird in some strange way—but even that vanished in like fifteen minutes. I don't know how the mechanics work, but it really doesn't hurt. Not at all! Where did you see that video? Send me the link, I'm actually curious 😁