Posts by Laura Castillo7

I didn't even have a single drop of blood in my system. I’ll say it again—it all comes down to the individual case.

I’ve gone through the general anesthesia experience myself—and I think everyone processes it a bit differently—but personally, the actual transition from being put under to waking up was seamless. I was out in a heartbeat and woke up in bed feeling surprisingly great. Honestly, if I hadn't had that nasal splint on my face, I wouldn't have even realized I’d been under surgery. For the most part, that specific moment was the part I dreaded most, when in reality, the recovery process is a hundred times more grueling—especially those first seven days while you're stuck with the splint.
As for the reaction, everyone has been incredibly positive so far; they keep telling me it looks amazing and that I look adorable. But at the end of the day, the only opinion that truly matters is my own.

If anyone has any questions, just ask. I know exactly what you're going through right now.

Ashley Morgan73 said:Thanks again, Laura Castillo7—I’m hoping everything turns out alright.🙂 I sent those exact same questions to Dr. Duje Ostojic, so if anyone else is curious about the answers:
Dear Patient, you may resume sun exposure as soon as the bruising has subsided (if any remains), which typically takes anywhere from 7 to 14 days. It is certainly possible to correct a hump without working on the nasal tip; however, in that case, the tip itself will remain unchanged. The pricing for an aesthetic rhinoplasty remains constant: $9 $167 for procedures under enhanced local anesthesia, and $11 $167 for those performed under general anesthesia. Best regards,
Dr. Duje Ostojic

True, but the point is that I am still dealing with bruising—even though it’s been over a month and a half since my surgery—so clearly, recovery is highly individual. Just the other day, I spent the entire afternoon walking around town, finally enjoying a bit of sunshine, only to have my entire nose break out in pimples by that evening.

Ashley Morgan73 said:Thank you.🙂 I have my doubts that the current situation is any different—most people tend to schedule their surgeries before the summer hits, especially since they’re using their vacation time. But we’ll see. I’m currently torn between June and August—essentially deciding whether to go before or after the holiday season. My main concern, however, is recovery: how long should I realistically avoid direct sunlight following the procedure? Also, from a technical standpoint, if the surgeon only targets the hump, will there be any noticeable change to the nasal tip? My primary goal is simply to smooth out the bump, though I would love a very subtle refinement of the tip—provided the price difference isn't massive. I’ll admit, though, I'm feeling a bit apprehensive about the whole thing.🤷

It’s entirely possible you’ll be facing a longer wait—summer is right around the corner, after all. Even I had to wait about three weeks for my consultation, and nearly a month before the actual procedure. From what I understand, scheduling nose surgery during the summer months isn't exactly recommended; you have to avoid direct sunlight, you can't wear glasses, and you have to dodge all those annoying little things like blowing your nose—all for at least six weeks. As far as the cost goes, I suspect the price remains largely the same regardless of the specific tweaks, though obviously, correcting a deviated septum will run you a bit more. In my case, they removed a bump, straightened the bridge, and slightly narrowed and lifted the tip. Just a word of advice: expect the tip to drop slightly during healing—don't lose your mind if it looks a bit too high immediately after surgery. At the end of the day, the most important thing is that you actually trust your surgeon.

Ashley Morgan73 said:I scheduled a consultation with Glumicic yesterday—the first available opening isn't until April 27th.😲 How long would I have to wait for surgery then? It’s absolutely ridiculous.😠

So, you're looking at a month-long wait for surgery.

wearynomad88 said:It’s not perfectly smooth—I have this tiny bump right on the tip of my nose. My doctor claims it just needs more time to settle down, but honestly, I’m getting pretty skeptical since it’s been nearly six months already!

How long has that been there? Did it show up right away, or did it develop later on? Also, if you feel it—is it hard or soft to the touch?

wearynomad88 said:It’s been six months since my surgery—so, I'm wondering how much more the nose might change over the next six months...

Why exactly are you looking for more changes? Is there something about the current result you aren't happy with—what's the issue?

wanderingangler8 said:Where is everyone who went through with rhinoplasty?
How is everyone doing? Time flies—are you actually satisfied with your new noses?

I’ve had my nose done myself—what specifically are you looking to find out? So far, things are fine, though we’ll have to see how the long-term results settle.

Emily Lopez said:That’s actually my biggest fear—that it might snap. I’m too overconfident, maybe too much "crunch" involved, and I end up looking like Lil' Kim. That’s why I’m specifically hunting for someone who has experience dealing with bulbous tips.
And if that's the case, does the mold go over the entire nose or what? It’s not like I can just twist the tip alone... I assume.

By the way—I suspect they shave down that muscle in the mouth so it doesn't destabilize the nose later on, making it even more fragile than the original. And let's be honest—it looks terrible when it shifts while you're talking, yeah right.

It won't happen, just be incredibly clear about exactly what you want. Look up their work online first and pick the surgeon whose style you actually like.

wanderingangler8 said:So, I sent an email to Dr. Ostojic and I'm heading in for a consultation in a week. Although I mentioned earlier that I wanted to get input from both Toncic and Kincl, I've had second thoughts—at least for now. Someone mentioned that Toncic doesn't really listen to the patient and just does whatever he wants, which isn't my style.
Look, Ostojic is the one actually cutting that muscle, but we'll see how it goes.
Please, share some more of your experiences.
My mom and my boyfriend are in total shock. Even though I’ve been bringing up this surgery for a while now, they honestly thought I was just joking.

Do me a favor and ask him why he cuts that specific muscle in the mouth and why the nasal bridge ends up looking smaller from the outside. Everything in my case was done through the nose, and I still don't quite grasp why everyone else chooses a different approach. thanks

Emily Lopez said:Ha! I finally found my "problem area"—the left side. The base looks totally normal, but the tip spreads out almost twice as wide as it should, with this weird indentation down the middle—honestly, it looks more like a backside than a nose. 🙄

http://www.plasticsurgerypa.com/Disp...noplasty_1.jpg
If you listen to what American surgeons claim, all they have to do is pull the skin back and trim away the excess cartilage
(though looking at the photo, it seems like they were actually narrowing it even further...)

Does anyone know a specialist who actually handles this kind of thing? I’ve been scouring the websites of big-name clinics, but everyone just shows off results for fixing humps, crooked noses, or septal deviations—none of which apply to my situation.
To be honest, I'm a bit apprehensive... I really don't want to end up being someone's experimental subject. 😲

I suspect that's standard procedure for pretty much any plastic surgeon—they've seen it all by now, so I doubt your case is anything out of the ordinary.

Rachel Barnes5 said:Hey! Honestly, looking at you from the front, I think your nose looks perfectly fine—it’s definitely not bulbous. From the profile view, though, the nasal bridge does look a bit wider. Personally? I wouldn't jump into a narrowing procedure if I were in your shoes. The shape of the bridge dictates so much of the overall aesthetic, so any change there would be incredibly obvious. Regarding the full profile, comparing yours to my own, your nose actually looks improved now that the hump is gone. However—and this is just my observation based on what I see often in rhinoplasty—surgeons tend to favor a slightly concave look. In my opinion, they drop the tip a bit too low, and the profile lacks depth because it isn't straight. Again, that is purely a matter of taste, and I hope you find a surgeon whose vision aligns more with mine. 🙄 As for the width of the bridge, that's entirely up to you. You should probably get a consultation to decide; if you want narrower bridges, I think it would complement your smaller nose quite well, even though it looks good as is. Just a word of advice: don't let them narrow it too drastically—aim for that golden middle ground. My bridges are naturally narrow, which works well with my nose, which is actually quite similar to yours. On a separate note, I'm not entirely thrilled with my overall nose shape either (again, just my personal preference). Best,

hey, my nose isn't concave; it has a very slight drop because that is exactly what I requested. I believe you really have to be explicit with the doctor about what you specifically want and what you don't.

Rachel Barnes5 said:Greetings to everyone on Reddit. Lina hit the nail on the head. The nose will settle—it’s perfectly normal for it to look slightly upturned just a few days after surgery. In fact, the shape continues to evolve throughout the first six months post-op. However, I am preoccupied with a different issue. My surgeon shortened my nasal tip slightly—which he did mention—but he failed to mention that he would be cutting the muscle between my nose and upper lip. Does this happen every single time the tip is shortened?😕 Or is the muscle incision avoided in certain cases?

That muscle is cut when the tip is too long specifically to prevent the nose from pulling downward while you talk or smile. Personally, I told my doctor I didn't want my nose to look like a static sculpture; I wanted it to actually move with my face. By doing this, my tip no longer pulls down, and the result is much more natural—everyone tells me it looks like I was born with it.

Alex Campbell54 said:Hello everyone,

Today marks day six following my surgery, which was performed under local anesthesia.
To be clear, my issue was purely aesthetic—the result of various childhood injuries.

I would highly recommend local anesthesia to anyone; I’ve had two previous leg surgeries under local, but this experience was top-tier because I drifted off immediately. All I eventually heard was my sister shaking me and saying, "All done..."

Now, that specific part was truly painless. However, as many people point out, the real trouble begins once you get home. The swelling during the first two days increased by the hour, and I felt this constant pressure—as if someone were literally sitting on my face.
That sensation was amplified by having to breathe through my mouth; even though I can usually breathe through my mouth just fine during a cold, this was an entirely different beast.
Regarding the nasal packing—I only had the sponges in for 24 hours, during which time blood-tinged mucus was constantly draining from my nose, adding to the whole "magical" experience.
Honestly, removing the packing is a walk in the park compared to a nasal swab; I genuinely don't understand why people claim it's the worst part of the entire process??!

Main concern right now: my nose looks lifted by at least 4mm. Even though I was told that cutting the muscle beneath the lip would only account for 1-2mm of lift, I see people posting online saying it settles over time. Still, I am quite anxious that it won't, because the lower portion was perfectly fine before, and now, looking straight on, I can literally see my nostrils.
Furthermore, the splint is driving me insane—it's itchy and tight. I've already accidentally snagged it with my hand twice (can that actually mess anything up???). I am counting down the days until Tuesday when it finally comes off...

Finally, for anyone preparing for rhinoplasty: my advice is to give your surgeon extremely strict instructions regarding your desired look. Do not leave them even the slightest room for improvisation.
All I wanted was to smooth out some irregularities, yet he managed to talk me into cutting that muscle because it supposedly prevents the nose from moving too much when smiling and such—plus, it lifts the nose by 1-2mm. In reality, it ended up being about 4mm. Not to mention, it only occurred to me later that if your nose doesn't move while talking or smiling, you end up looking artificial... I honestly don't get what their logic is, much less why I agreed to it???
Well, if it doesn't settle, I'll just tell them to stitch the muscle back up... Is that even a thing???😁

Your nose will settle. That happened to me, and the doctor assured me it would go down and refine itself. It's been three weeks since my surgery, and only now is it starting to take its actual shape; until then, it was just swollen.

People, after how much time do the threads start fraying?🤷

Maria Diaz79 said:I didn't touch my nose for an entire month—so apparently, I skipped over that specific area while it was still soft. Now it isn't soft anymore; it feels completely normal.

Good grief—how on earth did you manage to leave it alone? I am constantly poking at myself, searching for any little bumps...
Can all this touching actually cause damage?? Maybe I really should stop messing with it.

Maria Diaz79 said:I honestly can't tell if I've had it from the very start—I remember my therapist at the Lymfni Corp clinic mentioned it during my lymphatic drainage session, which would put it around the three-week mark. I'm not sure if you notice it immediately due to the swelling. Do you have it? And I don't quite follow your second question.

My entire nose feels soft—the staff told me it's just fluid, basically swelling. My doctor suggested the inflammation will subside and the nose will slim down over the next few days, though it already feels great; I just hope it stays this way. According to him, it could actually get even better. You know what I mean? It feels so soft, almost as if there isn't any bone there at all, so I'm wondering—does yours still feel like that?
As of right now, I haven't felt any lumps, and frankly, I'm not sure if I should be constantly poking at it—I wouldn't want to mess anything up by accident. Since I'm not scheduled for lymphatic drainage, I won't be heading in for that.

Maria Diaz79 said:You’ll definitely notice a difference in about a week—it doesn't just vanish overnight 🙂. My upper lip wasn't particularly swollen, though I couldn't exactly laugh normally at first. A technician over at Lymfni Corp told me to massage everything downwards, except for that area between the eyebrows, which should be massaged upwards. My nose didn't end up looking swollen or thick like it did for some other girls; it stayed more or less the same 🙂, whereas for others, it seems to change shape from one day to the next 🙂. As for that lump, I have a follow-up appointment coming up soon. I'll let you know what they say.

And how long has that lump actually been there? Since the beginning, or when?
Also, is your nose still soft along the bridge? I mean, they told me that's totally normal and will pass, but I'm curious about the timeline—because whenever I touch it, it’s honestly pretty painful

Maria Diaz79 said:After two weeks, the bruising had cleared up, but the swelling persisted much longer than a month—nothing extreme, but definitely noticeable. It’s been two months now and everything seems fine, except for that swelling between my eyebrows. In the morning, you can just feel it, but by the evening, it's actually visible. How are things on your end?

My face looks completely distorted right now, and I have an exam this Tuesday—so, one week away. Honestly, I'm wondering if I'll even be able to show my face in public; if I can't, there's really no point in studying...😉
Also, tell me—was your upper lip heavily swollen? Mine is quite bad; I feel totally stiff. I want to be able to smile, but it's just not happening...

Did you actually ask the doctor about that lump? What was their take? Is it something visible, or is it just palpable?
Oh, and did they at least show you how to perform lymphatic drainage massage on yourself?
Has the shape of your nose changed at all since the surgery?
God, that's a lot of questions....

Jesse Taylor7, how long did it take for that facial swelling and bruising to finally clear up?