restlessrider14 said:I’m reading this and just praying it’s the same for me—that things might actually settle down... but honestly, my nose looks visibly crooked, almost like it was snapped right down the middle. You can see the transition from where it should be straight to this weirdly raised, bumpy area—and if you touch it, well, don't even get me started. Even the bones on the sides feel slightly swollen... god, it's awful. Please, does anyone else deal with this??? Thank you so much... I'm feeling pretty desperate here and I have nobody to turn to for advice.
Did you happen to go see Stanton?
Because I ended up with a permanent bump after seeing him, even a full year later.👎
Linda Wilson82 said:Well, here's my update—I had my surgery last night and everything went incredibly smoothly. They pulled out the tampons this morning and I can finally breathe through my nose normally again! Or... at least I hope so. From what I could tell looking in the mirror earlier, things are looking pretty good. I am absolutely thrilled with Dr. Glusc—he was fantastic. I’m getting the cast removed this Tuesday, so I'll be sure to post some before-and-after photos for you all then. Best wishes to everyone! 🙏
Bravo!!!! Fingers crossed for a beautiful result!!!!
Sorry, I've been a bit swamped lately—just can't quite find the time to transfer all those photos from my cameras yet—but I’ll definitely make an effort to get them over to you in the next few days.
To add onto what Stanec said: - I’m really not thrilled that he wasn't there when they were removing the mold from my nose—honestly, I feel like a doctor ought to be present to confirm, right alongside the patient, whether the surgery was actually a success or a total bust.
.....oh, and by the way, during my last pre-op checkup, both the internist and the radiologist were looking at me like I had two heads, wondering why on earth I needed a chest X-ray just for local anesthesia.
I really wanted to take a moment here to give a massive shout-out to Dr. Glumičić and his entire staff. I honestly can't thank them enough for the absolutely stunning nose they gave me. He is incredibly professional, highly skilled, and just a genuinely pleasant person to be around. Unfortunately, this was actually my second attempt at this whole process.
My first experience was actually at the Edumed clinic working with Prof. Stanec, and frankly, I was left feeling pretty disappointed. Here’s the breakdown: - Most importantly—and this is the big one—he didn't actually get my nose right, which is exactly why I had to go back for a second surgery. - It was way overpriced. - They had me getting lung X-rays and breathing tests, yet he didn't even bother to look at the results. - On top of all that, I ended up having to pay extra for follow-up appointments after the surgery. - To make matters worse, he tried to convince me that "time" would fix everything—telling me I was just swollen and that things would settle down naturally... blah, blah, blah... until he finally admitted he wasn't happy with the result either and suggested we might need to redo the whole thing.
My gut told me to find somewhere else, and looking back, I am so glad I listened. Even during that very first consultation with Prof. Stanec, he didn't leave a great impression on me, but unfortunately, I ignored my intuition at the time.
If I can offer any advice: that initial consultation is everything. You absolutely have to have complete faith in the surgeon who is going to be performing your procedure.
Back when my nose was still all swollen up, everything looked perfectly symmetrical and fine. But now that the swelling has finally gone down, I’m seeing these weird irregularities from the front—it’s almost like my nose has an "8" shape now. It starts narrow at the top, then widens out, then narrows again, then widens... it's just this constant undulating pattern. From the profile view, though, it actually looks okay.
rowdybison122 said:I wasn't seeing a private specialist—I was actually at the hospital in a place like Cleveland Clinic. So, I really don't know if my experience will be helpful to anyone else... but honestly, any similar stories would be welcome right now, because I am truly in a bad way... I just need to know if anyone else dealt with these kinds of complications and how things turned out for them.
Look, I don't want to scare you, but you can't really do much about the actual size through surgery... it’s more about changing the shape. If someone has an incredibly large nose to begin with, I don't think they're ever going to get that tiny, dainty look they're after. The swelling will definitely go down, but in my experience, my nose actually looked better immediately after the procedure when it was all swollen up than it does now... it's been a year already and I'm already looking at getting back under the knife.🙄
Rebecca Gomez37 said:Here’s my situation, It’s been 15 days since my surgery... I can breathe through my nose perfectly fine, but honestly, I’m struggling with a few aesthetic things—if anyone here can weigh in, please, I just need some reassurance. So, I didn't actually have much to fix, just a tiny little bump. My doctor explained that he only smoothed out the cartilage part—there was no bone breaking involved. Right after the procedure, I was incredibly swollen, covered in bruises, and now those bruises have mostly faded, even though my under-eyes still look like dark bags. And now, at the 15-day mark, my nose looks terribly swollen, especially right at the bridge where that bump used to be. From the front, it looks about 50% wider than before, and from the profile, that area is flat now but feels strangely high. Is this normal? Since there was essentially "forceful aggression" applied to that area during the surgery, is the cartilage just swollen and will it subside, or is this just how it is... Can those of you who've had rhinoplasty tell me how long this lasts? Specifically, will that cartilage area visible in my profile ever settle down????? 🤷
Don't let it get to you... it is way too early to tell. I went through the exact same thing—literally the same procedure. It’s been 8 months since my surgery, and I honestly don't think that swelling around the bone has completely gone down yet. For me, the biggest changes didn't even show up until month 6 or 7, and my surgeon told me it would keep shifting for a while. In my opinion, patients who have their nasal bones broken actually see more dramatic final results than those where they just smooth out the cartilage. 🥳 🤷 You just need patience!☕
Casey Ramirez4 said:Can we get some encouragement here? Honestly, I just had my nose job two weeks ago. The profile still looks pretty massive to me—the only real difference I can notice is that the nostrils aren't flaring out like they used to. Is it actually going to shrink at all... :S
If you want my two cents, I don't think cosmetic surgery is really about changing the overall size of your nose—it’s more about refining the shape. You can't just take a huge nose and make it tiny overnight, nor can you magically grow a small one bigger. Maybe through a second or even third procedure... but honestly, why bother? The whole point isn't to reinvent yourself, it's to fix what's already there—people always seem to forget that! Besides, true beauty comes from within anyway!
If you aren't easily squeamish—and I mean really, truly stomach-turning levels of gross—you might want to check out this video showing the nose surgery 😁 procedure.
Look, ladies, if you ask me, rhinoplasty can only do so much when it comes to actually changing the overall VOLUME of your nose. If someone is born with a naturally large nose, you might be able to slim it down a bit, but expecting it to turn into some tiny, dainty little button? I just don't think that's realistic from a single procedure—you'd probably need a second or even a third surgery to get anywhere near that territory. But honestly, the whole point shouldn't be about chasing some tiny, pinhole-sized nose; it’s about achieving a refined, balanced shape that actually complements your specific facial features. 🙂 Anyway, that's just my two cents. 🙂 GOOD LUCK, LADIES...
vividfox said:Can anyone tell me how long it takes before my nose starts feeling normal again? Like, when can I actually head to the beach, wear makeup, and all that? Thanks! 🙂
You can get back to wearing makeup as soon as those dressings come off, but honestly, the sensation returns pretty gradually—usually over a month or two. Just keep in mind that you really need about six months for everything to settle down and for the final shape to actually show up... at least, that’s what Doc told me during my follow-up. 😉
Brian Garcia61 said:What’s the typical timeframe from the surgery until someone can actually go out in public again? 😁 If you could just give me a rough minimum and maximum number of days. And how many days does it take before any bruising can be covered up with makeup? Also, how do you deal with the sun—I'm assuming sunglasses aren't allowed right away? (How long should you wait before putting glasses on your nose?)
A relative of mine is thinking about getting this done because her nose is a bit crooked, but she's just starting to look into things, so if you could answer even a few of these questions, I'd appreciate it.
Honestly, it really varies from person to person... In my case, one eye was a little red... while the other was almost completely fine, so I was already out and about with my nasal cast, doing things like hitting the shops. 😂 And honestly, the best part? I actually ran into three different people on the street who were also wearing nasal casts—we all just shared a laugh. 😂😂 Some people experience some pretty intense swelling, depending on the specific type of procedure they undergo. Mine was definitely on the simpler side.
Maria Diaz79 said:Hey everyone! I've got some wonderful news for anyone currently stressing over those little bumps!! I had my nose fixed up 🙂 about four and a half months ago. Honestly, I'm thrilled—especially since I had this bump right at the base of my nose that was actually visible. Today, the Doc just used a needle to pull it out, and poof—it's gone:-). Apparently, a tiny bit of cartilage or bone shifts, and then fluid builds up around it during the healing process, creating that lump. And it turns out, you can just easily extract it 😉 .
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Thank God there's actually a fix for this.... Thank you so much for sharing this information!!!! I feel so much better now 👍
(slymoose95—my bump showed up two weeks after surgery, once the swelling started going down)
I can't quite tell if I'm just seeing things—honestly, maybe I'm just overanalyzing—but I swear I can still see a tiny little bump on the nose. It’s the exact same thing for me right now 🤷
It’s been about three months since my surgery, and honestly, I feel like my nose is finally starting to look better. My Doc told me to just leave it alone—absolutely no massaging or touching anything. But looking at this thread, it seems like everyone has a completely different opinion on whether you should massage it or not. The thing is, my nose still hurts if I even accidentally bump it against something... when does that sensitivity actually go away?
Chloe Fox60 said:I have such a weird nose... I feel like my tip is way too bulbous (not sure how you guys say that in English lol), and since it points upward and has those little "bumps" on the sides, it looks kind of crooked :_ plus the bridge of my nose is thinner and even just a tiny bit humped :_ Would an operation for a nose like this be considered one of the harder ones or an easier one? thanksssss ^^ (hope you guys understood my silly description _._)
The major surgeries are when they actually have to break the nasal bones or make incisions on the nose—at least, that's how I see it—whereas smaller procedures would be things like narrowing the tip or smoothing out a hump. For the minor stuff, they usually recommend local anesthesia.