Posts by slymoose95

rustygardener172 said:Not yet... I can't step away from work right now. I'm aiming for late June or early July. I know it's better when the weather cools down, but I just can't manage it sooner, and I really don't want to wait until next winter... 😉

Well, that timing works too. 🙂 I dealt with that brutal May heatwave myself, but it wasn't a dealbreaker... Who are you planning on visiting anyway?

rustygardener172 said:It’s unlikely they’ll find anything in your blood after two months. The only way would be testing the hair follicles, but that's expensive and nobody actually does it. I don't think you need to worry... ☕

Did you have surgery???😉

Elizabeth Baker50 said:Hey, does anyone know when it's safe to wear glasses again after surgery? It's been about three months since my procedure, but I still get occasional swelling on my nose. It feels a bit uncomfortable to put anything on it, other than skincare products. 🙂

By the way, I'm incredibly happy with the results! I had my surgery with Prime Dr. Bastatic at a private clinic in Washington, D.C. 🙏

You can start wearing glasses after a month... take care

Rebecca Gomez37 said:http://www.tmz.com/celebrity/news/...example-article/463359.aspx

I was just scrolling through some photos on TMZ of this girl's new nose... honestly, I'm stunned. You'd never even guess she had surgery... It looks huge and way too high...
Vrsak is fine. But everything else👎

What do you guys think?🤷
I don't care about her personally—she can do what she wants—but since we're all here discussing plastic surgery and doctors, this looks like a total disaster to me...!!!!!!

A complete mess...

Olivia White69 said:Solid choice. I honestly don't think you'll find anything better in the US, or anywhere else for that matter... 😉

I agree...

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Unknown says: I’m dealing with a functional issue in my nose (not the septum, I already had that fixed). Since the success rate isn't always guaranteed, does anyone know of a surgeon willing to step up and redo the procedure at their own expense if there's improper healing or an error after a certain period? I get the feeling everyone just tries to distance themselves when things don't go as planned... On top of that, since I’m looking for a functional fix rather than cosmetic work, I feel like I'm being treated like a second-class patient. 😉 Follow-up question: Has anyone seen Louis Bastajic? I read he was good, but I can't find any detailed firsthand accounts... Basically, I need someone reasonable regarding cost who is actually willing to stand by their work. Maybe I'm asking for too much... 🤷

I saw Bastajic. If you have specific questions, just ask. I'm extremely happy with the results... I believe the surgery costs about $12,000, $0.00 or at least that was the price five months ago when I went. Best... 🙂

George Ramos11 said:Fine.. you ignored my first post.. so be it.. I'll just decide for myself who my surgeon will be.. thanks.. My second question is this: has anyone here actually fully recovered from their surgery? Is total recovery even a thing? Is there a point where things feel exactly like they did before the procedure? Has anyone reached that stage? You all talk constantly about post-op issues, but I haven't heard a single person say, "I have no pain.. it's been a year and it's like I never even had the surgery"... what's the point of all this?...

In my case, I didn't have any pain or issues at all. It's been three months since my surgery. You just have to be careful not to take any hits to the face for a little while, but otherwise, everything is just like it was before... except now the nose looks better and breathing is easy.

It’s honestly better to just pay a bit more and actually be satisfied with the result...

coastaltinker13 said:It really varies depending on which clinic you choose. With Rajko Tončić, it’s always $10,000, regardless of what they actually do to your nose. 😉

I called him too, and he quoted me $12,000. A few girls from the forum had their surgery with him at that price... I honestly don't know...

coastaltinker13 said:10,000. 😉

It seems like they adjust the price constantly. I had my surgery back in May, and when I called several clinics then, the lowest quote was only 11...$167

Maria Sanchez59 said:I haven't read through every single response yet, so maybe this has already come up.
The thing is, I’ve been having issues with my nose—the right nostril is almost completely blocked. I'll probably need surgery eventually. I was wondering, if someone wanted to get some aesthetic work done at the same time, what does that cost? I assume insurance won't cover anything cosmetic, so would the price be the same as any other rhinoplasty, maybe 7-10 $0.00??

If you go through a public hospital, I think it's free or just a small co-pay, but for a private clinic, the lowest you'll see is 11 $167!!!

Chloe Watson35 said:slymoose95, I was wondering how much you actually paid for that surgery... just curious. 🙂

$1,500

Chloe Watson35 said:Hi everyone! 🙂 So, I really want to get rhinoplasty too; I just turned 20 the other day. I have this huge desire to go through with the surgery, but I’m also terrified because I read that infections can happen. :O I'm scared that if an infection occurs, my nose might end up with some horrible shape or color, or something like that, I don't know. I'm planning to go next year, God willing, because I don't have the funds yet.

My nose has been bothering me since elementary school. It's kind of like Amy's—quite rounded and wide at the front, but she has big eyes so it doesn't stand out as much. My eyes are much smaller than hers, so my nose really dominates my face. The bridge is quite wide, and I have a small bump on my profile that really gets to me.

I'd be going through with the surgery primarily because it bothers me, not for anyone else. Besides, I hate taking photos in groups because I always look awkward. I find myself editing pictures in Photoshop quite often; I wish I didn't have to do that, but I just don't like my nose at all.

When I started high school, I thought there wouldn't be any teasing, but it really hurt when a guy in my class told me I had a potato nose. Then a girl from the same class said I looked exactly like my brother and pointed at my nose in front of everyone. I have a relatively good figure, and it helps that I have fuller lips which distract a bit from my nose. I also heard a guy say I should wear a paper bag over my head; he thought I didn't hear him, but I did. Jerk.

When I wear makeup, I look pretty good, especially in the evening 🙂, hehe. But I want to feel happy with myself even without makeup, which I'm not, because of my nose, obviously.

When looking straight at my face, my nose isn't drooping, and the nasal bones aren't overly visible, which I actually like. I want to keep it that way after the surgery. I'm just so afraid of ending up with a pig nose, but hopefully that won't happen since my nasal bones sit lower and are already small.

I'll definitely need to have the bone broken so it can be reshaped to be narrower. Could someone please share their experience if you have a similar story? I am truly terrified that a surgeon might mess something up and leave me disfigured, and right now, I don't like how I look... 😢

Is the procedure more painful or is there a higher risk when breaking the bone? Please let me know. Hi everyone! 🙂

Hey 🙂 every surgery carries risks, including rhinoplasty, but there's no reason to be afraid. It's such a common, routine procedure these days. Most people do it purely for aesthetics, even though everyone mentions things like deviated septums and such... I had my surgery two months ago, and if I had known it would be this painless, I would have done it long ago. They worked on my whole nose 🙂 to fix my profile, correct a deviated septum, and slightly shorten it 😉 I'm beyond satisfied, and I can finally breathe perfectly 🙂 The surgery was under general anesthesia for about an hour and twenty minutes; I didn't feel a thing and woke up totally normal. The new nose looks so natural, it's perfect.🙂 In most cases, I’d suggest looking into surgery... Best regards, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions...

Brian Garcia61 said:What’s the typical timeframe from surgery until someone can go out in public? 😁
If anyone knows a minimum or maximum number of days...
How long does it take before bruising can be covered up with makeup?
And what about sun exposure? I assume you can't wear glasses—how long should you wait before putting them on your nose?

A relative is considering the procedure because her nose is slightly crooked. She’s just starting to look into things, so if you could answer even a few of these questions...

It all depends on the specific technique and the individual patient, but I’d say 15 days is the upper limit. You shouldn't wear glasses for a month; at least, that's what my surgeon told me. My nose looked great by day eight, but for some people, the swelling lasts a full month...

Adam Johnson said:I'm not sure if it's just my imagination, but I can still see a tiny bump on my nose.
It's looking the same way for me right now 🤷

When did you first notice it? Honestly, now I'm worried something might show up on mine too. Though, maybe it's just lingering swelling... does anyone know how to upload an image here? Best, 🙂

Jamie Mitchell13 said:Hey, how are you doing? How did everything go? Was there any pain, and are you happy with the results? For me, the swelling hasn't gone down yet. It feels flat, but I can definitely feel a bump. I called the doctor, and they told me it’s just swelling, but it doesn't really feel like that since it seems more noticeable every time. I'm hoping it passes soon. I'm pretty nervous about it...

I feel great, honestly, and it didn't hurt at all. 🙂 It’s probably best if you don't touch it yourself. If the swelling doesn't subside, just let him check it out—it's likely still just inflammation. I can't believe how good he did, though. I'm just panicking a bit about potential side effects, but he assured me nothing would happen, so we'll see... By the way, were you massaging your nose?

Jamie Mitchell13 said:Hey girls, I need some help. A bump just appeared right at the bridge of my nose. It’s been three days since my surgery... did this happen to any of you? Will it go away? I'm honestly pretty scared. I'm debating whether to call Doc to see if it's just swelling, because my whole nose is still really swollen, but I can definitely feel this specific lump when I touch it...😢

How are you doing? Did that bump ever clear up?

Hey ladies, I had my surgery this past Saturday. I took the dressings off today and the splint came off yesterday. I'm honestly thrilled with the results. There's just a tiny bit of swelling around my nose and some minor bruising on my eyelids, but nothing major... If anyone needs any advice, feel free to reach out... My procedure was a bit more extensive, but everything was done endonasally. So happy with how it turned out 👍

Jamie Mitchell13 said:I just hope nothing unexpected pops up, because everything seems great so far... I honestly had a massive panic attack too, but once you actually get there, it doesn't matter much. You just lie down, take care of business, and that's that. I actually woke up vomiting blood... but once those first few days with tampons pass, things get easier. It’s just hard when you wake up and see what you're looking at. My sister actually collapsed when she saw me; everyone forgot about me and rushed to her instead. But you bounce back after a few hours. It’ll be fine. Let me know tomorrow how it went...

😂 ...I won't have any internet access while I'm in Washington, D.C. My doctor told me I need to stay put for seven days, so I won't be able to check in until next Friday... I'm really glad to hear you're happy with the results and that everything went smoothly 🙂

Jamie Mitchell13 said:Hey, I'm back. My nose is finally straight, though it’s still swollen and I've got bruising everywhere. I can't wait for the swelling to go down... but it's STRAIGHT, which was my main goal. Now I just have to be incredibly careful not to bump it. The doctor mentioned it should settle down another 30% once the swelling subsides, then I'll be completely happy with it. How about you? Are you counting down the hours until tomorrow?

So you're actually happy with it...🙂 whereas I'm still spiraling a bit. Maybe that's just how it goes... Since you only had an aesthetic procedure, maybe it feels easier for you, but we'll see... honestly, I don't know if I'm more nervous about the anesthesia or what the final result will look like... hehehe😂