Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips?
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driftingheron34 said:Honestly, based on how he handled my friend's procedure, he definitely doesn't deserve any kind of praise. I wouldn't go under the knife with Zambelli even if he paid me! If you don't believe me, I can set up a coffee date so you can see the results of his work for yourself.
Comparing Zambelli to some world-renowned, highly respected surgeon just doesn't make sense—really, it doesn't. And it’s even sillier to compare his prices, which are just slightly above average compared to other clinics in Chicago and the surrounding region. How could a plastic surgeon even be measured against a global ENT specialist who has performed hundreds, if not thousands, of rhinoplasties? Of course, those top-tier specialists worldwide have astronomical prices that are totally out of reach for us, but even then, that isn't a 99.9% guarantee of success. Zambelli might be skilled in his primary profession—and we all know what that is—but he’s certainly not the top choice for nose questions. The real question is how good of a choice he is overall.
I mentioned in my previous post that I've consulted with several different surgeons, and honestly, I wasn't truly satisfied with any of them. All the private practices here advertise themselves quite quietly. You actually know the situation yourself! One girl asked about Zambelli and didn't get any response or feedback at all. It was only when comments that weren't exactly "pro-him" were mentioned that people started popping up with names defending him fiercely.
Your story might be true, but don't try to delude yourself. You can only speak from your own experience since you lived through it, I assume. That doesn't mean there aren't other individuals who had the exact opposite experience, and their stories need to be heard too.
Oh, please. Now you're the one qualified to decide whose story is "maybe" true? You weren't the one on the operating table, so you can't even speak from personal experience, yet here you are, boldly bashing surgeons—especially Zambelli, who, from my perspective, is top-notch. I can say that because he solved serious issues for me, just like he did for many others. Once you actually have some firsthand experience, maybe then your posts will carry some weight. As it stands, these stories about "some friend" just don't hold water. Can you name me a single surgeon in America who does a good job with revision rhinoplasty besides Zambelli? Most of them won't even touch a revision because it requires such extreme precision and expertise; it has to be done using an open technique (which is better than the closed one because it gives a fantastic view of the nasal pyramid). The "scar" left on the columella is just a tiny line, thin as a thread—my scar is practically invisible! Plus, you sometimes need to take cartilage from the ear or the rib, which takes extra time and effort. Even the highly regarded Uglešić agreed to do only part of the nose because the rest was just too complicated for him.
I don't check this forum often enough to see every single inquiry about the surgeons I've visited. It’s also interesting how you’re putting words in my mouth by claiming I said Zambelli is ranked among the best surgeons in the world. Where exactly did I say that? Please, quote me.
Everyone has their own taste and the right to choose. There isn't a single surgeon in the world that everyone is happy with. Even the absolute best globally have made cardinal errors. But still, you look at who generally gets good results and knows their craft.
This very forum was what helped me after my primary surgery. Seeing girls who had successfully undergone revisions—their experiences and advice meant everything to me. So, you guys "parachutists" without any actual experience should probably hold back on the lecturing.