Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips?

Can you get nose surgery while wearing braces? I read somewhere that you shouldn't because your face shape won't actually settle until after the braces come off.. :O

I had nose surgery back in February of last year. Since then, the right side of my face keeps swelling up—it’s actually swollen right now, and I never dealt with this kind of issue before the procedure. Is it possible there was some sinus damage or something else entirely that could be triggering this?
It was a septorhinoplasty.

Betty Kelly16 said:Does anyone know how much an initial consultation with Glumcic runs?

I paid somewhere around $87 for something similar once...

Hey everyone,

I've been wanting to get rhinoplasty for a long time now because my nose is hooked, too long, and crooked. I've spent plenty of time scrolling through forums, but honestly, I can't make sense of all the comments. I'll read a few encouraging ones that give me hope, and then immediately hit a wall of negative reviews that just totally kill the mood... 😕

I live in Boston and heard that Dr. Sinisa Glumicic is coming here to perform surgeries. Aside from him, there's also Dr. Karabeg, but I'm not interested in him—I've read way too many bad things to consider it...

Do you guys know anyone practicing in this area (Boston) who might be better than Glumcic?

I'm a 19-year-old guy. Please, if you have any experiences, suggestions, or advice, let me know.

Is there anyone out there, preferably a guy, who can share what their experience was like with Dr. Glumcic regarding rhinoplasty? I'm based in Boston, so my options aren't exactly endless, and I'm really not looking to fly out of the country for this... 😕

Megan Sanchez27 said:Can you get nose surgery while wearing braces? I read somewhere that you shouldn't because your face shape won't fully settle until after the braces come off... :O

You can. I had them—still have them, actually. It's not like your facial structure is going to shift so drastically overnight that your nose suddenly ends up in a different zip code. 🤣

To all the people who’ve been lurking on my posts or blowing up my inbox:
Please, just stop sending me questions if you're planning on seeing the same doctors I did for one simple reason: I haven't had a single positive experience with them, and honestly, they achieved absolutely nothing!
I can't feel any difference at all. My left nostril is giving me just as much trouble as it was two years ago—the septum is actually causing obstruction on both sides Link Link. I kept telling the doctors that this is a physical, structural issue because it’s the exact same story whether it's summer or winter; at night, I’m basically forced to breathe through my mouth... (or through my tonsils, as one doctor joked when I almost gave up on the whole surgery after a follow-up with a nurse who actually praised the work during my initial consultation), ...but the reality is I'm suffocating from dry air and steam. If I could actually breathe through my nose, my mucous membranes and sinuses would warm and humidify the air, everything would function normally, and I’d actually have energy and an immune system since everything isn't just hitting my lungs directly. I can't take deep breaths through my nose, and I never will be able to. It takes me forever just to catch my breath after a run, I can't get into any kind of shape, my sense of smell and taste are dull, my appetite is shot, and I deal with constant sinus headaches. There's this dark, aching spot right between my eyes (etmoidan and sphenoid sinuses), and twice now, I’ve felt so nauseous from driving too long that I actually wanted to die...

The truth is, most of these doctors have zero clue how to adapt to an individual case. They all just do things their own way without any consistency or standards. Some use "2mm" sutures, some go for "10cm" splits, some won't let you go home early while others toss you out immediately. Some think they were born geniuses, and some just straight-up refuse to listen to anything I say. One guy even implied that if your nose runs in the winter, you should just go get high immediately. Another one spots a problem on the CTU and then I end up with someone else later who claims they "don't see anything"... if I had enough money for a lawyer, all of them would be getting sued for all the wasted time I've lost.
So, yeah, I'm done. There's no help to be found here, I have nobody to recommend, and frankly, I don't care about this topic anymore.
Please stop messaging me with questions. Either steer clear of the doctors I mentioned, or go see them if you want—I really don't care.

Does anyone have any intel on Glumcic’s rhinoplasty work? I'd be incredibly grateful for any specific info or even just general recommendations and impressions. 🙂
In this endless sea of posts, it's impossible to navigate. I could be reading for three days straight and still not find anything.

Hi there! I'm new to the forum and just finished reading through everything carefully. Since I'm not from the US, I was wondering if anyone could give me an idea of what the costs would be for aesthetics or a deviation correction with Glumcic? Also, is he really as good as everyone makes him out to be? I guess I'd love to hear your thoughts. :klap:

After doing quite a bit of digging, I’ve come to the conclusion that Dr. Glumcic might not be the absolute best choice. It's not that he lacks skill or doesn't know his stuff—far from it. However, it feels like his bedside manner leaves something to be desired. To be specific, his consultations feel rushed. From what I've gathered, you state your wishes, and he gives a very brief response; if you want to see photos of his previous work, you practically have to ask. For a rhinoplasty, you're looking at roughly $2,700 in cash, and there's zero room for negotiation. For international patients, the price jumps to somewhere between $3,800 and $4,300.

Glumcic runs one of those rare practices that stays incredibly busy. He’s built a massive brand because he handles everything from under-eye rejuvenation and facelifts to high-end liposuction. There’s nothing wrong with being successful—it certainly doesn't mean his results aren't top-tier—but when a practice is this high-volume, you can start feeling like just another item on an assembly line. Because you can't get much detail during the initial consult, and actually getting time with him is nearly impossible unless you book and pay for a formal appointment, it feels impersonal. I also find it frustrating that he sometimes takes liberties by ignoring specific patient requests, opting instead to do what he thinks looks best. In aesthetic surgery, where every millimeter counts, you really should honor even the smallest preference. To me, it feels like

Look, Glumcic definitely has plenty of business, but I think the sheer volume actually works against him. Based on what I've read on various forums and heard from people close to me, the organization is pretty messy. For instance, one girl complained that her surgery date was pushed back because the doctor had an "emergency." She later found out it wasn't some medical conference or an overseas surgery, but apparently just a personal trip. That isn't professional, and nobody wants that kind of unnecessary stress. Plus, if you try calling the number they give you post-op, nobody picks up—which is a nightmare if you have an urgent issue.

Like any surgeon specializing in rhinoplasty, Glumcic has his share of setbacks, big or small. Every surgeon does. But when things go sideways, he tends to become quite cold and dismissive. You can't reach him directly; you're stuck dealing with his nurse via email, and then you often face long waits for follow-up appointments that usually cost extra. There was even a case where a patient ended up with a visible notch in her nose because a hump wasn't removed correctly, leaving a noticeable gap. His response? He basically said "it happens" and offered to just use a filler inside to hide it. Honestly, the relationship seems to turn pretty sour once something goes wrong—and let's face it, complications happen to everyone.

I heard some people saying Glumcic charges around $1,800 for a nose job?
(Rhinoplasty, though I'm not sure if the price jumps when you're dealing with a deviated septum too—I assume it does, but I seriously doubt it hits $2,500.)

Betty Kelly16 said:I heard people saying his Rhinoplasty was around $1,800? I'm not sure if they charge more if there's a deviated septum involved, though I assume they do... but I can't see it hitting $2,500.

That was true a few years back. Prices have gone up since then. Even his base procedure, when you convert it to dollars, is about $6.25
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driftingheron34 said:After doing a whole bunch of digging, I’ve come to the conclusion that Dr. Glumcic might not be the absolute best choice. Don't get me wrong—I'm not saying he's bad or that he doesn't know his stuff. It’s just... his bedside manner? Not exactly his strongest suit. What I mean by that is, first off, the consultations feel pretty rushed. From what I've heard, you basically state what you want, and then he gives you this super brief commentary—he might show you photos of his previous work if you actually ask for them. As for the price, we're looking at around $2,500 cash for a rhinoplasty, and there's zero room for haggling. For international patients, they'll bump that up to somewhere between $3,500 and $4k.

Glumcic is one of those rare clinics that stays incredibly busy. Yeah, he’s got the brand recognition and hands are constantly full because he handles everything from under-eye corrections and facelifts all the way down to Vaser liposuction. There’s nothing inherently wrong with being successful—it doesn't mean his results aren't top-tier. But honestly, with that kind of volume, it feels like you just become another cog in the machine. Because you can't really dig into the details during a consultation, and trying to actually get a moment with him is nearly impossible—you have to book a formal consult, which, obviously, comes with a fee. Also, I can't help but notice that he sometimes does things his own way, kind of brushing off patient requests to just do whatever he thinks looks best. Again, I'm not saying that's "bad" per se, but when you're dealing with aesthetic surgery where every single millimeter counts, you'd think they'd respect even the smallest wish. To me, it feels like...

Basically, Glumcic definitely has business, but I feel like that high volume actually works against him. Based on what I've read from other girls on the forums, and even from people close to me, the whole operation feels a bit disorganized. Like, one girl was complaining that her surgery date got pushed back because the doctor had an "emergency." She later found out it wasn't some medical conference or a trip for another surgery, but apparently just a private vacation. I mean, that’s just not professional, and nobody wants to deal with that kind of unnecessary stress. Plus, if you call the number you get after your procedure, chances are nobody’s going to pick up—especially if you actually need something urgent.

Just like any surgeon specializing in rhinoplasty, Glumcic has his share of fails, big or small. Every surgeon does. But the issue is that when things go sideways, he gets pretty cold and dismissive. You can't even talk to him directly because you're stuck dealing with his nurses via email, and then you end up waiting forever for a follow-up appointment that you usually have to pay extra for. For instance, there were cases where a girl ended up with a hole in her nose because he didn't properly remove a hump, leaving a visible gap, and his response was basically just to say "it happens" and offer to put some filler inside to hide it. So, yeah, you could say the relationship turns pretty sour when things don't go perfectly—and let's face it, things inevitably go wrong sometimes.

Ugh, I seriously cannot agree with this post.

First of all, my consultation was actually brilliant. I was in there for at least half an hour; he explained everything, we agreed on the shape of my nose, he showed me tons of photos, and we even chatted and joked around a bit—I don't even know what else happened, but it felt thorough. And look, paying for a consultation and exam is standard practice everywhere (whether it's a specialist or your regular GP). I don't see anything controversial about that at all.

And the claim that he doesn't respect client wishes? That is absolute nonsense. 🙂 Total rubbish. The man is a complete professional and does exactly what you ask him to do (I talked to about ten women who had nose jobs there, and every single one of them was happy).
Look, there’s always going to be some unhappy crowd out there—honestly, I think people just ask for way too much and expect perfection from everyone.

And as for him having more business than the other guys? That’s pretty simple: he’s actually incredible at what he does 🙂 so it’s a total given that patients keep coming back. Seriously. I can't recommend him enough—if I had realized how amazing this would turn out all those years ago, I would've gone in for Rhinoplasty way sooner.

Ashley Bishop43 said:Gosh, I really can't bring myself to agree with this post.

First off, the consultation was honestly brilliant. I was in there for at least half an hour, and he explained everything so clearly. We settled on the shape of my nose, he showed me tons of photos, and we just chatted and joked around a bit—I don't even know what else we did in there. Paying for a consultation and exam is pretty standard everywhere, right? Whether you're seeing a private eye doctor or a gynecologist, you expect to pay for their time. I don't see anything controversial about that at all.

And saying he doesn't respect what clients want? 🙂 That's just total nonsense. He’s a complete professional and does exactly what you ask him to do. (I actually talked to about ten other women there who had nose surgery, and they were all super happy.)
Of course, there will always be some unhappy people, maybe because folks ask for too much or have unrealistic expectations.

As for why he seems busier than everyone else, it's simply because he's genuinely good at what he does. 🙂 If he wasn't, people wouldn't keep coming back. That's for sure. I'd warmly recommend him to anyone; if I had known things would turn out this well, I would've had my nose done a long time ago.

Oh, thanks! You've definitely calmed my nerves a bit. I guess... is it possible the cost could be around $3,500 to $4,000 since I'm coming from out of state?

Grace Morales74 said:Oh man, thanks—you actually made me feel a lot better about this. But hey, is there any chance it could be closer to $3,500 - $4,000 since I'm coming from out of state?

No worries at all! I'm just sharing what I went through myself. As for your question, I honestly can't say for sure 😢but logically speaking, the price should probably be different

Ashley Bishop43 said:No worries at all. I'm just sharing what happened to me. As for that part, I honestly don't know 😢 I guess the price should probably be different based on how I see it

People say he does those cute, small noses, which is actually exactly what I'm looking for. But, I don't know, I get really nervous about having those nasal tampons in there. I have a bit of a phobia when it comes to feeling like I can't breathe, I guess.😢

Maybe Glumcic is being a nationalist by charging based on someone's heritage?? I have no idea where such nonsense comes from. If you book an operation at his clinic, I guess why would he care about where you're from?

Ashley Bishop43 said:Honestly, I really can’t bring myself to agree with this post at all.

First off, the consultation was nothing short of brilliant. I was in there for at least half an hour; he walked me through everything, we settled on the nose shape, he showed me a ton of reference photos, and we just chatted and joked around—I actually had some work to get to, so it didn't drag on. And look, paying for a consultation and an exam is standard practice everywhere, whether you're seeing a private ophthalmologist or a gynecologist. I don't see anything controversial about that whatsoever.

And as for the claim that he doesn't respect client wishes🙂—that is just pure nonsense. The man is a total professional and executes exactly what you ask him to do (I actually sat and talked with ten different women who had their noses done there, and every single one of them was happy)
Of course, there will always be some dissatisfied people out there, mostly because some folks simply demand too much or have unrealistic expectations.

The fact that his schedule is fuller than everyone else's is simply because he’s actually good at what he does.🙂 If he weren't, people wouldn't be lining up to see him. That much is certain. I recommend him to everyone; if I had known things would turn out like this years ago, I would have gone under the knife much sooner.

Best, and thanks so much for all the info everyone has shared over the last few days. I’m still wondering which day the packing gets removed, when everything finally comes off, and if you can head straight back to work right after that? On the day you finally get home, how functional are you actually able to be? I mean, realistically, how long does it take to fully recover from it all?

Ryan Davis2 said:Maybe Glumcic is being a nationalist by charging people based on where they're from?? I honestly have no idea where those kinds of silly rumors even come from. If you decide to book an operation at his clinic, I guess why would he care about your background?

If you read back through a few of the posts, you'll see that someone actually said that exact thing to me. It isn't really my own conclusion, just what they were saying.

Chloe Collins72 said:Hey there! Thanks so much for all the info everyone’s been sharing over the last few days. I was wondering, which day do they usually take out the packing, and when does everything else get removed? Also, can you head straight back to work right after that? On the day you finally go home, how are you actually feeling? I mean, how much downtime do you really need to feel like yourself again?

Is it possible to pay extra to stay at his clinic for those couple of nights after the packing comes out
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