Glumičić. Look, the jury is still out on the whole mold removal process. My nose looks totally fine right now, but I’ve been reading up on it, and apparently, you can deal with all sorts of weird bumps, crustiness, or whatever else pops up over the next few days or months. How much of that is just normal healing? Who knows. I'll be sure to post updates on everything, but for the moment, I am—as I mentioned before—extremely happy with the results.
It’s day seven post-op. They finally took the cast off today, and honestly? I am absolutely thrilled 😉! Sure, my nose looks thick right now—swelling is a real thing—but even like this, I love it. If this is the baseline, imagine how good it'll look once the swelling actually goes down. My man says it was worth every single penny 😉.
Has anyone here actually found a cure for nasal lymphatic drainage issues? How many sessions does it typically take to see any real results? Does anyone have a specialist they can recommend?
Pepsi, thank you. I was honestly starting to spiral about that itching sensation; I was convinced it was some kind of serious inflammation. Since my job involves retouching people in Photoshop, I’ve already gone ahead and edited my own nose to see how the outcome might look—I need to be prepared. And let’s be real, I’m going to be looking a bit pig-like tomorrow, covered in all sorts of colors from purple to yellow. I am being perfectly realistic here; nothing is going to change my mind. The absolute best part of this whole ordeal? I’ll finally be able to experiment with way more hairstyles 👍 , specifically those styles I had to abandon because they didn't suit my profile.
Jerry Torres74, my nose tip is driving me absolutely insane—it’s itching like crazy on both sides right under the bandage. I try to give it a quick scratch with a Q-tip, but the itch just keeps coming back, and the skin is looking a little red. Have you ever dealt with anything like this?
Pay whatever you want. Consultations last as long as you decide they should. Mine lasted maybe ten minutes before I ran out of questions. You don't get the final agreement with the surgeon until right before the actual procedure. That’s when he recaps your previous consultations and settles the final details with you. Look, rhinoplasty isn't rocket science; there are only four or five specific things a doctor can actually do to a nose.
Laura Castillo7 said:Jesse Taylor7, when did you actually sign the contract? Was it right after those first consultations, or what? And how long did you end up waiting for the paperwork? How many consultation sessions are you even required to attend?
I was at my closing in late November. They had an opening on January 20th (keeping in mind they were closed for the holidays from mid-December until about January 10th), but then someone backed out of their January 13th slot, and I jumped on it because I was in a massive rush. As for the meetings—I only went once. I assume you can go more often if you want to (you just pay $50 🙂 ), but honestly, why bother? In my opinion, there's no need. Just come prepared. Write everything down! Ask all your questions during that single session and call it a day.
I’ve got this medical tape plastered right over the bridge of my nose—left just enough room so I can actually breathe—and get this: I have purple fixation tape 🙄. Honestly, they could have at least ordered something in a neutral skin tone, couldn't they? Or is this some calculated move because purple is "in" right now? I don't know. And does the tip always end up drooping like this? I recall one girl mentioning how much she loved her nose shape (and her surgeon insisted it wouldn't budge), but then, after a while, it started to sag, and she was absolutely devastated.
It’s been five days for me now. You can tell my eyes and the area under them are finally starting to look better, but the bridge of my nose is still swollen. Jerry Torres74, how are things looking on your end? What day are you on now? Are you still dealing with any swelling?
Laura Castillo7, I’ve got about four or five massive, firm pillows surrounding me. I sleep in a semi-upright position, and honestly, I couldn't fall out if I tried because I'm basically cocooned by pillows on all sides. I have to admit, this is the absolute worst part of the whole ordeal—the sleeping, the greasy hair... I’m actually terrified to even wash it yet. By the third day, I was stuck working at my computer all day just because I couldn't stand staring at the TV or lying around anymore.
jadecrane3 said:So, two of the threads just popped out from my right nostril... I mean, okay, maybe I helped them along a little bit, but they were basically already halfway out.😁
Billie Jean King, if I recall correctly, you weren't exactly thrilled with how your nose looked before. How are things looking now?
Grace Hernandez66 said:At Tony's office. Honestly, if things get really backed up and those blockages start driving me crazy, I’m tempted to grab some Q-tips and give it a gentle clean—even though my sister strictly forbade me from digging around in there. My doctor told me that people like us, who have had procedures for both aesthetics and functionality, actually need to keep it clean. But if I had my way, I’d just clear everything out from the inside. Did you happen to have a deviated septum, which is why you need to clean it? And what exactly is that antibiotic ointment for?
I didn't have a deviated septum. At Glumicic's office, it's clearly stated in the instructions: a gentle cleaning of the nose using cotton swabs and an antibiotic cream—Geocorton.
Ladies, tell me—are you all living in constant fear of accidentally bumping your nose? From what I've gathered, you really need to exercise extreme caution for at least six months 😢.
I’m constantly breathing through my mouth because my nose is perpetually stuffed up. It clears up for a split second, only to clog right back up immediately. I can't even blow my nose; I can only manage to clean it out slightly using some antibiotic ointment. I just have to hope things improve in a few days. As for me, they actually had to reset a broken bone—it’s been four days now, so I’m in no position to be of any help to you (the swelling hasn't gone down yet). I've stopped using the compresses altogether. Which Dr. Tony was your surgeon?
Laura Castillo7 said:Can you actually see how your nose looks? Is it angled upward? Did he even promise to lift it or anything? Does Glumicic show you photos of his previous work?
He shows you some pictures. A woman who saw him before me told him she didn't want a Miss Piggy nose, and when I arrived for the final consultation, he proactively told me, "It won't look like this," while lifting his own nose with his finger 🙂to demonstrate. It seems to me that quite a few women ask him for this. For now, I still have my mold and I'm completely swollen, so I don't have a real picture yet. It feels slightly lifted, but isn't that how it has to be at the start? Every nose eventually settles over time.