Posts by Amanda Morris76

Rachel Fisher97 said:Hey, take a look at the photos on Glumičić's website. It seems like he’s always touching the tip of his nose—like he's constantly trying to lift it or shorten it depending on how he's feeling. Doesn't that seem a bit odd?
Hey! How's everything going? 🙂

Thanks. From what I can gather from the discussions here, Glumičić doesn't seem particularly reliable. Honestly, I want to solve this issue once and for all, so I’m thinking it might be smarter to find a different surgeon altogether. I just can't wait to finally be able to take photos and live my life feeling relaxed and free. -.-'

Honestly, this specific design is just perfect for me. And those shapes Glumicic creates look absolutely incredible—so, why on earth is he blacklisted on this forum?

I've been scrolling through some of the older posts here... and I noticed a few of the surgeons you all have been raving about, specifically Gorazd poj and Dr. Ostojic. Has anyone here actually worked with them recently? From what I can tell, Tončić seems to be the crowd favorite, but I’m not totally sold on his style. I really want to lift my nasal tip, and from what I've gathered, he doesn't typically touch the tips.

By the way, how did people around you react to your transformation?

Kyle Torres2 said:I couldn't agree more. It feels like most people here are obsessing over their nose the same way someone would nitpick a new pair of shoes. They scrutinize every single millimeter—is it tilted left or right? Is one side two millimeters wider than the other? Once they realize their nose isn't perfectly symmetrical 🙄, they immediately start craving a second surgery. Honestly, it’s a bit much, don't you think?
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wow. This is just plain rude.

Sean Hill9 said:I honestly don't get how you guys are dealing with those nasal tampons. When I had my stitches, they didn't just yank them out by force; they used this special solution to dissolve everything near the wound first. Once it was ready, they just pulled them out and it didn't hurt at all.

At this rate, I think I might need to go see your doctor!🙂
By the way, I'm pretty sure I sent you a DM.

Jason White26 said:I want to give a realistic account of my surgery experience. I had a deviated septum that was narrowing my left nostril, which made breathing difficult and caused constant headaches. Even a basic
common cold would leave my nose completely stuffed up for months, blah, blah, blah...
Basically, the doctor said he needed to straighten that septum, and that most of my issues should be resolved once it was done.
I was admitted to the hospital... the day of the surgery arrived, Wednesday... anesthesia was a strange experience but very pleasant. Now comes the tough part: my nose was swollen and packed with tampons, and the pressure
in my head was building up to an almost unbearable level. I could only breathe through my mouth, constantly swallowing air. I didn't have any chills or anything. My surgery was at 11:00 AM, and I didn't sleep at all that afternoon or that entire night.
I don't even know how to describe it, other than calling it the longest night of my life. Everyone around me was also recovering from surgery, and everyone was snoring or making these bizarre noises. It was thundering and lightning outside, the hospital bed was terrible, and the pillow
was even worse. There was pain, intense head pressure, and blood draining from my nose. I’d look at the clock thinking half the night had passed, only to realize barely an hour had gone by since the last time I checked. That was my mistake
because I took a single Ibuprofen for the pain, which definitely wasn't enough to handle the situation. In the morning, I asked them to give me Voltaren via IV, and that actually helps for about 7-8 hours (take note of this if you are
waiting for something similar; Voltaren via IV is a lifesaver).
Since my procedure was quite simple (the surgery itself only lasted 15-20 minutes), the doctor told me on Thursday that I could go home, just rest and take it easy, and come back on Monday
to have the tampons removed. Once I got home, I managed to get some sleep and eat something... When the Voltaren wore off, the headaches returned, but this time Ibuprofen was sufficient to manage them.
On Thursday, I was taking them as often as possible—every 4 hours. Friday, every 5 hours. Saturday, every 6. By Sunday, it was every 8 hours. Basically, things were getting better with every passing day.
Looking back, that first night was the absolute worst; everything else was just a bit uncomfortable.
Monday finally arrived for the tampon removal. To be honest, I was counting down the minutes because by Saturday, when the swelling in my nose started to subside, they began to feel like foreign objects stuck in there.
I was a little nervous about the removal because I'd heard mixed reviews, but I figured I wouldn't be one of the unlucky ones. Two women and one man went before me to have theirs removed,
and it was over in 20 seconds; they all said it didn't hurt at all. That calmed me down. Then it was my turn.
I sat down in the chair, and the doctor looks into my right nostril and asks, quite surprised, if anyone has already removed my tampons because he can't see them 😕 I tell him that I mentioned to him the day after surgery that it
felt like I only had tampons in my left nostril because I could occasionally breathe through the right side. He doesn't say anything, looks again, and says, "Okay, let's get these out." He started pulling the tampon from the left side, and halfway
through, everything got stuck and the pain hit. He couldn't pull it out with the forceps he started with and asked the nurse to bring stronger ones. By then, tears were streaming down my face and splashing
toward the doctor. He just says, "Well, shoot, it happens; it's going to hurt, but we have to get it out now." Half the tampon was out, and half was still stuck. He rested his left hand on my forehead while using his right hand to pull the tampon out of
My nose. It was going through such an intense struggle that I genuinely thought my nose might detach from my face. I could actually hear the sound of the packing sliding through my head inside my eardrums—kind of like one of those sci-fi horror movies. Once
pulled it out, he just said, "Okay, now let's get the second 😲 out. AND THE OTHER ONE!!!" He started tugging at this second piece that was also stuck tight. When he finally yanked it, half of this other section just flew out along with a few ounces of bloody,
warm, slimy mixture. The whole ordeal lasted maybe three minutes. It was an invaluable experience of indescribable pain. Honestly, the level of discomfort I felt was definitely the worst I’ve ever experienced in my life; you could say
I was basically in shock. The doctor was trying to talk to me, but I just told him I couldn't even process him through the pain and asked him to just write everything down on paper. I walked out into the waiting room, and blood was still trickling from my left nostril for another
15 minutes. That was the first time I actually started coming back to reality. Looking back, everything I felt before that packing was removed felt like child's play.
Some things about this feel off to me, though. According to the surgical schedule, I should have been last, but they called me in second. I don't know much about surgical techniques, but based on how my doctor reacted to the lack of packing in my right
nostril, I got the impression there was supposed to be packing in both sides 😕. I'm not sure if the surgeon places the packing themselves or if someone else does it in the OR, whether they just forgot to pack the right side, or if they were
using some different method entirely. Now I'm starting to wonder if it was actually my surgeon operating or if he handed me off to some resident looking for practice. My doctor isn't exactly the chatty type when I ask for details.
I assume the nose was supposed to be completely sealed so no air gets in. Maybe by breathing through my right nostril, I dried out the packing that was meant to stay moist so it wouldn't stick.
Who knows? But soon enough, it was all over. Within an hour, the pain had vanished. It was like nothing had even happened. The doctor did a follow-up exam and confirmed the surgery was a total success and that I won't have
breathing or headache issues anymore.
So, yeah, surgeries aren't one-size-fits-all. If someone had described this to me beforehand, I probably would have thought twice, though logically I'd still choose to go through with it, assuming these things only happen to someone 😁
When you look at the big picture, it wasn't that bad. A little discomfort and three minutes of pure agony. But it's worth it!

Maybe you should have done more research before heading in.
And who exactly did you go to? As if it's some kind of magic clinic where nothing goes wrong.🙂

Sean Hill9 said:So, I just took off my last bandage! The nose looks really lovely, though honestly, the swelling around my eyes and in the middle makes me look a bit like a pig right now—but hey, that’ll pass. I went to see Dr. Kincl, and the price was about $1,800. Let me know if you have any other questions! Bye!

I'm so happy for you!🙂And I hope you're feeling happy too. I won't be going until next year because things are just too busy right now. Plus, I haven't even decided which doctor to go to yet.
Can you tell me more about Dr. Kincl... is he based in the city or somewhere else?

Sean Hill9 said:Hey there! How’s everyone doing today?
It’s been five days since my surgery, and honestly, everything went pretty smoothly! I haven't had any actual pain—just a bit of discomfort from those nasal tampons, which, by the way, they finally took out today. It wasn't painful at all, though that nasal spray I've been using does sting my throat quite a bit and tastes incredibly bitter. As for the bleeding, it didn't last long at all; now I just have some yellowish bruising under my eyes. In four days, I get to go back to have the splint removed, and I seriously can't wait to see what my nose looks like in its full shape. Cheers!

Could you tell us a bit more about which doctor you actually saw?🙂

By the way... Ketamine I honestly don't think I could agree with you there—because if you're only giving that a 10, where does that leave the rest of us? $0.00 When you're looking at surgery, shouldn't you be expecting top-tier results? I mean, why would anyone go through all that just to end up with something mediocre or underwhelming? You want it done right the first time.

Thanks so much, rustygardener172, and thanks to everyone else here who clearly knows way more than the rest of us! This forum is honestly the best. 🙂
I actually stumbled upon these links if anyone else wants to take a look:
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/article/skin-care-basics_part1/
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/article/body-care-tips_part2/

Chloe Watson35 said:I'm with you—I don't love Fanny's nose either. It looks way too small and artificial. Maybe if it were just a little larger, her eyes wouldn't look quite so huge, like donuts.

Anyway, I’m hoping someone who actually knows their stuff can help me out. I was browsing Dr. Smith's website and happened to stumble upon this photo: If that's the direction they'd take with my face, I'd be walking away immediately.

Here's the deal: As I mentioned, I have a pretty wide nose. In profile, there's a bump, then a dip, and then a rounded tip. To put it bluntly, it looks like a potato. If I had bigger eyes, I probably wouldn't even bother, but since mine are small, I end up looking like a lead actor from Avatar.

So, it sounds like I'd need to have the side bones broken and that bump shaved down to reshape everything. My big question is: To get results like the one in the photo, does it HAVE to involve an incision under the lip? Is there any other way? I'm honestly terrified of that part. I don't mind if they fix my nose, but there is absolutely no way I'm letting anyone cut into my mouth area.

Has anyone here dealt with a similar nose shape, and how did you handle the procedure?

This photo is basically a twin of my nose: http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/1603/yo20.jpg

And this is more or less what I'm aiming for (maybe even a bit slimmer): http://img34.imageshack.us/img340/7188/yo1rr.jpg

Please, if anyone can answer that question above, I'd really appreciate it! Thanks.🙂

In my opinion, all rhinoplasties look a bit intimidating at first. I was scared too, but let's be real—nobody is dying from this. Think about how many people have gone under the knife multiple times and are still here, living their best lives. Plus, you won't feel a thing while you're under general anesthesia anyway.

My question is for Nika🙂 and anyone else who has been through this: What do you actually talk about during that first consultation with the doctor? Do you bring in reference photos and discuss exactly what kind of nose you want, or is it more of a general conversation?

Thanks so much.

I just took a look at Dr. Smith's portfolio, and I have to say, I’m really impressed. His profile looks fantastic, and it seems like a ton of women are choosing him for their procedures. By the way, when you go in for your initial consultation... does the doctor usually show you a preview of what the results might actually look like after surgery, or what kind of things do you typically discuss?

On a side note—and I'm just dreaming here!—if Fanny ever had plastic surgery, I would absolutely love for my surgeon to give me a nose just like hers:
Honestly, looking at Smith's work, he really seems like a total specialist in this field.🙂

I haven't had a chance to experience anything like that myself since I haven't made the trip yet, but I'm planning on it! Maybe someone else here on the forum can weigh in and help you out. Unfortunately, I can't really give you any firsthand advice 😢 Perhaps it would be worth giving that doctor a quick call just to ask if everything is proceeding exactly as it should be?

rowdybison122 said:Hi everyone! I’m running into a bit of a situation and was hoping someone might be able to share their experience to help me out. It’s been 17 days since my rhinoplasty. My nose was quite large, with a very noticeable bump on the bridge. Before the surgery, my surgeon promised he could smooth out that bump, refine the tip, and make everything look perfect. Well, honestly, I am not happy with how things turned out so far. My nose is still incredibly tender to the touch, and the lower part feels extremely hard—I assume it’s just heavy swelling, but it’s frustrating. What really bothers me is that it looks somewhat "bulbous." It doesn't actually feel any smaller; it just looks like a different shape than what I started with. It also seems like one nostril looks uneven compared to the other, which makes it look like my nose is "tilting" to one side in photos. Has anyone else dealt with this after their procedure? Can I realistically expect the swelling to go down and things to settle into a normal shape? And that’s not even all of it... the upper part where the bump used to be looks okay on one side, but when I touch the other side, I can still feel a small protrusion. It isn't huge, but it's definitely there, and it's driving me crazy. I know it takes a long time for the final shape to emerge, but given how it looks right now, I'm feeling pretty discouraged. Sorry for the long vent! If anyone has gone through something similar, could you please share your story? I just need to know what to expect and if there's hope for a better result. Thank you so much for any replies! 🙂

Would you mind sharing which doctor you went to? Thanks!

I’m planning on making the trip either this winter or next summer.
I won't be pulling the trigger until I know exactly what I'm getting into.
My plan is to work with either Smith or Johnson. What are their pros and cons? And more importantly, are there any dealbreakers I should watch out for?

Zachary Nguyen29 Asks:
Is Dr. Smith also practicing over in Washington, D.C.? 😉
So, you’re heading out in the morning and then again in the afternoon? Well, look, I decided on Dr. Smith right away. He’s just so incredibly kind, which makes such a difference. Plus, he actually pulls that nasal swab out after only 24 hours—that's just how the American system works, right? 😍Honestly, I’m the only one in America who waits a full 24 hours before taking action, and that was actually one of the main reasons why I did what I did. Is it just me, or does everyone else seem to be in such a rush? 🙂I wonder why I ended up choosing him of all people? 😍I have to say, I can't recommend the doctor and the entire staff enough! They really did a fantastic job. 😉

Well, maybe I should head over to see them too! 🙂 Does he have a website or an email address listed somewhere online?
How many days did it take before you felt up to leaving the house? Honestly, it’s hard to even tell that you had surgery!

Ashley Young34 said:Yeah, getting everything done in a single day is actually a huge plus. You just pay the price and deal with the aftermath, but honestly, it's great. Dr. O handles all the scheduling, so you can get everything sorted out in no time.😁 🤣It's a bit of a "pay now, suffer later" situation, but really efficient!😍
As for me, I was out and about quite soon after. You don't even realize how much stuff is rubbing off until you really start getting active again. I actually used concealer on my bruises, so they didn't show much at all towards the end.😁
By the way, Smith performs all his surgeries under general anesthesia. He says it’s easier for him, and honestly, it's better for the patient too. He has an amazing anesthesiologist, so you wake up feeling smooth without any nausea—at least, that was my experience! So, that's my two cents.😉

Thanks so much! 🙂I was actually thinking about seeing Dr. Miller. Where exactly is Dr. Smith located in Washington, D.C.?
And how many days passed before you were able to head out?
Thanks a million, Zachary Nguyen29. You're the best!🙂

So, you had the consultations and then the surgery $4000.
Zachary Nguyen29, did you manage to get all those tests done in a single day?
And how are you feeling—are you able to head out of the house after 22 days, or are you still stuck indoors?
Was it general anesthesia?

I’ve decided that I want to go through with nose surgery in about six months. I already went in for a consultation with Dr. Miller, and I really liked them—the whole team was incredibly kind and welcoming.
I have a few questions for anyone who has already gone through this:
1. Is one month really enough time for my nose to look somewhat normal, without all the swelling and stuff? (I mean, about a month post-op)
2. Do they charge for the initial consultations? If so, roughly how much should I expect to pay?
3. My plan is to slightly lift the tip of my nose. I read somewhere that these types of procedures cost around $2667? Is that actually accurate?

Thanks so much!🙂