Posts by ruggednomad

Adam Johnson my threads completely unraveled after just three weeks

slyjackal14, honestly, I’d say give it about 10 to 15 days before your face is totally back to normal—no swelling or bruising left. Your nose might still look a tiny bit puffy, but not enough for anyone else to even notice, just you.

hi,
just wanted to check in since I'm new here. I had my nose job about 10 days ago with Dr. Toncic and honestly? I’m thrilled (though after seeing some of you post about bumps appearing later, I was definitely feeling a bit skeptical).

I used to have that classic "Greek profile" but with a nose that was just too big, so after overthinking it for what felt like a century, I finally pulled the trigger on surgery. Looking back, I don't regret it one bit.

There's still some swelling and a little yellowish bruising under my eyes, but my face looks softer now—it actually makes me look younger,😉(which is a huge deal when you're a woman in her thirties!)

I picked Dr. Toncic after doing a massive deep dive online. I wanted someone experienced, an ENT specialist working in a top-tier local clinic who doesn't just give everyone the exact same nose. Their website looked great, the consultation went perfectly, and I loved the vibe of the office, so I booked my slot for the following month right then and there.

The procedure was over before I knew it. There was a little sting while they applied the local anesthetic in my nose, and even though I was mostly awake during the surgery, I didn't feel a single thing. Seriously, nothing.

I headed home that same afternoon and was totally caught off guard by how much of a massive cast they put on my face! I was expecting maybe some bandages over the bridge, but they went full coverage from my forehead down to my chin.😕

But listen, what happened that first night actually made me realize why those heavy-duty bandages are necessary. I managed to smack my newly operated nose incredibly hard against the wooden edge of my bed frame.😲 😲

Oh my god, the pure panic! For a second there, I swear I saw my nose sitting on top of my forehead.😢

Anyway, I called the doctor first thing in the morning. He was super calming and told me these things happen—that's exactly why they immobilize the nose so heavily in the first place. He told me not to worry, but obviously, I was freaking out until they finally took the cast off and I could see my beautiful new nose.

So yeah, I spent so much time reading people's stories on sites like this before my surgery, so I figured I’d post this to pay it forward. Hopefully, my experience helps someone else out.
cheers, let me know if you have any questions!👋