Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips?

Grace Morales74 said:Hi everyone! I'm new here and have been reading through everything carefully. Since I'm not from the US, I was wondering how much a rhinoplasty or correction would cost with Glumcic in dollars, and if he really lives up to the hype? 👏

Looking closely at Glumcic's work, I feel like he uses a cookie-cutter approach—just lifting them up and slimming the profile for everyone. In my opinion, he isn't a top-tier surgeon.
I'm personally not a fan of the results he achieved for Blanka (they don't suit her at all), jelen Glišič, Severina's first procedure (he took too much cartilage), Nina Morić, Antea Kodžoman, or Marko Grubnić... If you look at those cases critically and actually like them, that's perfectly fine, but we clearly just have different tastes.

driftingheron34 said:Looking back at Glumcic's work, I honestly feel like he uses a bit of a template for his rhinoplasty patients—you know, lifting them up and slimming down the profile for everyone—so he might not be the best surgeon out there.
I’m just not a fan of the noses he did for Blanka (they really don't suit her at all), jelen Glišič, Severina's first one (I think he took out way too much cartilage), Nina Morić, Antea Kodžoman, or Marko Grubnić... If you actually like how those turned out after looking closely, that's totally fine, I guess! It just means we have different tastes.

I didn't even really notice him until I saw Emina J. ja's nose. Since I have a pretty small face, maybe a tiny "Barbie nose" would actually look good on me.🎉 On this forum, it seems like every doctor gets hit with negative comments, but I think he probably gets the least amount of heat. In my area, a rhinoplasty and septoplasty together go for about $1,300. Glumcic is definitely more expensive, but I think I'd rather go to him.

Grace Morales74 said:I didn't really notice him until I saw Emina J. ja's nose. Since I have a small face, that Barbie-style nose would actually suit me pretty well.🎉 On this forum, there's usually a critic for every doctor, but I think he probably has the fewest haters. In my area, getting a rhinoplasty and fixing a deviated septum goes for about $1,300 total. Glumcic is more expensive, but I'd honestly rather go to him.

Emina J. ja?

Well, then you can try breathing through your nose. You'll end up having to breathe through your mouth every single night because with a nose like that, there's zero chance oxygen will get through. It's your call, but remember a nose has a vital function beyond just looking good.

If I absolutely had to choose, based on my own taste... I'd go with Dr. Zambelli or even Dr. Tončić—the older one, not his son. Both of them produce much more natural, substantial noses; they look at the face as a whole instead of just following a cookie-cutter template.
Of course, nobody can guarantee they'll never make a mistake; I'm just saying who I would pick.
You know your own style best, so you should pick a surgeon that aligns with that.

driftingheron34 said:Emina J. ja?

Well, if you go that route, just be prepared to breathe through your mouth for the rest of your life. I mean, with a nose shaped like that, there’s basically zero chance oxygen is actually flowing through your nasal passages properly. It's your call, though—just remember a nose isn't just for looks; it actually has a pretty important job to do.

If I really had to pick, based purely on my own personal taste... I'd probably go with Zambelli or maybe even the older Tončić, not his son. They both seem to aim for a more natural, slightly fuller look. They seem to focus on how the nose fits the whole face instead of just following some cookie-cutter template.
Of course, nobody's perfect and anyone could make a mistake, I'm just sharing who I'd personally trust.
At the end of the day, you know your own style best, so you should pick the surgeon that matches your vibe.

I've heard that Zambelli's name mentioned before, but I don't really know much about his specific work. Thanks for the advice, anyway!😛

Hello!

On May 15th, I underwent surgery for septoplasty along with some minor aesthetic rhinoplasty, so I wanted to share my experience.
Three months ago, I scheduled a consultation with Tomic Bagatin, which cost me $117 (this included a 3D Vectra scan at 50% off—normally it’s $233). From the moment I stepped into the waiting room, the nurses were incredibly attentive. They truly care about you even before you arrive; they actually called me the day before just to remind me of my appointment. I spent nearly an hour inside (imaging, discussion, my questions, his questions). Since I had another matter to handle at the time, we agreed I would follow up afterward (he could have easily pushed for immediate surgery to secure the payment, but he didn't). During our talk, he was very serious and focused on understanding my condition, my goals, and my fears... I never felt like just another number in a long line of patients. A day before the procedure, I met with their anesthesiologist. She was equally kind, answering my hundred different questions without ever checking the clock. On the day of the procedure, I arrived at 8:00 AM on an empty stomach for an injection related to blood clotting (I can't recall the exact term), and then returned at 1:30 PM for the actual surgery. They placed me in a room where I changed into their surgical gown. Afterward, I reviewed all the details and expectations one last time with the doctor. Once I reached the operating room, I fell asleep quickly. The whole process lasted five hours. After several bouts of waking and sleeping, I finally came to around 11:00 PM. There was no pain, though I did deal with nausea from the anesthesia and a bit of blood that had trickled into my stomach. The next morning, I went home after my check-up. Still, no pain—just a strange sensation in my nose. Today, four days post-op, things are much better. The bruising has shifted through various colors, but there is still no pain, and the swelling was minimal. The instructions say to avoid sneezing, but whenever I sneeze, it seems to go out through my mouth (I'm not sure if it's a reflex or what, but the packing and everything stayed perfectly in place)... Eating is actually the hardest part because you have to breathe and eat through the same area... but I adjusted quickly, so it isn't much of an issue anymore.
That is more or less everything for now.
I am very satisfied with everything so far, but I won't have the final verdict until the splint is removed and the packing is out... fingers crossed, and good luck to everyone who is still waiting to go through this.🙂

Hey ladies, I’m popping back in after a long while to share my experience, though unfortunately, it hasn't been exactly a dream. When I first went in for my nose job, I was pretty clueless—didn't really dive into forums or do much research. I just went straight to Dr. Borić, and honestly? He didn't just mess things up; he left me with this weird, upturned look that I hated. That disaster actually pushed me to start reading everything I could find online to figure out which surgeon could actually fix this mess. Eventually, a friend suggested Dr. Ostojić, saying he basically saved her nose from some previous botched jobs. A few girls on the forums seemed thrilled with him too, so I figured, why not give it a shot? I went in for a consultation, we worked out the details, and a week later, I was on the operating table. Everything went smoothly at first, and I was actually relieved because he told me I wouldn't even need nasal packing. I was like, "Awesome!" But man, once they took the cast off, I just crossed my fingers and prayed. I kept thinking, *please let this be better*, while he was standing there insisting my nose looked PERFECT. I remember asking him, "Doctor, I really hope it doesn't look like this in a year?" and he just doubled down, telling me again how perfect it was. I just nodded, secretly praying it wouldn't stay wide, triangular, and upturned forever. Well, fast forward 1.5 years, and I'm telling you, the nose is hideous. Honestly, I’d almost prefer how it looked right after the cast came off. It somehow got even worse. On top of everything, I have a hole right in the middle, one side is larger than the other, and I still have surgical threads inside my nose after 18 months! They were supposed to dissolve ages ago—does anyone know why they're still there?? Anyway, I'm heading to see Glumcic in August. I'm really hoping he can actually fix this wreck. :-D

Kimberly Thompson75 said:Well, I guess it's my turn to chime in after all this time and share my experience, though it definitely wasn't ideal. When I first went in for my nose job, I didn't really know much about the whole process—I hadn't spent much time lurking on forums or anything. I just went straight to Dr. Borić, and honestly, he didn't just mess up my nose; it ended up looking totally bulbous. After that disaster, I started actually reading up on things and trying to figure out which surgeon could actually fix the mess. A friend eventually suggested Dr. Ostojić, saying he basically saved her nose from previous bad jobs... and since some girls on the forums seemed really happy with him too, I figured, okay, maybe this is the one. I went in for a consultation, we worked everything out, and I was back on the operating table just a week later. Everything went smoothly during the surgery, and I was actually pretty relieved because he said I wouldn't even need nasal packing, which felt like a win. But man, once the cast came off, I just sat there crossing my fingers and praying to myself that my nose would actually change. Meanwhile, he kept insisting the nose looked PERFECT. I remember asking him, "Doc, I really hope it doesn't look like this in a year?" and he just doubled down, telling me it was perfect. I just thought, "Okay, fine," but deep down I was terrified it would stay wide, triangular, and bulbous forever. Well, fast forward a year and a half, and I have to tell you, the nose looks awful. I almost wish it still looked the way it did right after the cast came off when I was praying for it to be prettier. Now, it’s even worse. To top it all off, I have a hole right in the middle, one nostril is larger than the other, and I still have surgical threads in my nose after 1.5 years—they were supposed to dissolve ages ago! Who knows how much longer they'll stay there? Anyway, I'm planning to see Glumcic in about eight months, and I'm really hoping he can somehow fix this total wreck. :-D

I'm so sorry you had to deal with all of that. Please keep us posted, 🙂 I really hope you get a much better result this time around. 😛

Grace Morales74 said:I'm really sorry you had to go through all of that. It sounds like a lot. Anyway, keep me posted on how things are going. 🙂 I'm really hoping for a better outcome this time around. 😛

I'm crossing my fingers too.😁I'll definitely let you know how everything turns out.

Any guys out there who've had rhinoplasty done by Glumcic? Looking to hear some real experiences... Also, is it even possible to actually widen the nose a bit through surgery?

I have a quick question for anyone who has visited Dr. Glumcic recently—specifically those of you who’ve had procedures in the last few months and still have fresh impressions 🙂—has anyone actually walked away feeling unsatisfied or disappointed with their results? Also, I'm curious if you felt like your specific aesthetic goals were truly heard and respected, or did the final outcome turn out differently than what you initially discussed? (And don't worry, I don't necessarily mean "different" in a bad way, just... not quite what you envisioned!) 🙂

goldenranger7 said:Quick question for anyone who’s been in for a consultation with Dr. Glumcic lately—I'm looking for some fresh perspectives. If you've seen him in the last few months, what was your take? 🙂 Anyone else feeling a little let down by how things turned out? I’m curious if you all feel like your actual wishes were heard, or if the end result just went in a completely different direction—not necessarily a bad thing, mind you, but just... not what you initially asked for. 🙂

I’ve got an appointment scheduled with him in about eight months for my rhinoplasty. Honestly, a friend of mine went recently and she was absolutely thrilled—honestly, pretty much all my girlfriends who saw him years ago had the exact same reaction. I actually ended up scrambling to book because whenever I tried to get in, nothing lined up with my schedule, so I just grabbed whatever opening I could find. If you aren't planning on going anytime soon, I can always give you the lowdown on how it goes for me.😁 Of course, you’re going to find some girls who aren't exactly thrilled with his work. But let's be real—they probably wouldn't have been any happier if Dr. Borić had gone with option XY either. It's just one of those things.

Grace Morales74 said:Is there any way I could just pay extra and stay at his clinic for those few nights while waiting to have my tampons removed
?🍿

Totally possible, $200 they'd probably just charge you by the day

Kimberly Thompson75 said:I’ve got an appointment scheduled with him in about eight months for my rhinoplasty, but honestly, a close friend of mine just went to see him recently and she was absolutely floored! To be fair, all my girlfriends who visited him years ago had the exact same glowing review. I think I just missed my window—every time I tried to book, his schedule was completely packed, so I ended up having to scramble a bit to find a slot that worked for me. If you aren't planning on heading in anytime soon, let me know; I'd be more than happy to check back in and give you a full update on how everything goes for me!😁 And let’s be real—there are definitely going to be some women out there who aren't exactly jumping for joy over his work. But honestly? I have a feeling they wouldn't be much happier if Dr. Borić had gone with "xy" either! It’s just one of those things, isn't it?

Dr. Eeej, thanks so much for getting back to me! I’m genuinely dying to know—when you take on a project, do you just do exactly what the client asks for, or do you tend to pivot and do things your own way? I mean, do you follow their vision to a T, or do you steer the ship toward your own style just to make sure everyone walks away absolutely thrilled with the result? 😲
It’s one thing when a surgeon tells you one thing during a consultation—they're basically just giving you their professional pitch at that point. But it’s a whole different story once you see the actual results after someone has gone through the procedure. There's nothing quite like seeing real-world outcomes; you can look at the experience and say, "Okay, yeah, that's exactly what happens," or "Actually, no, that's not what I was told at all." Real experience always carries more weight than a sales pitch.
I definitely won't be heading that way anytime soon, so just give me a heads-up whenever you can! Honestly, feel free to just shoot me a private message if it's easier for you to remember. Thanks a million! 🙂

wanderingstag9 said:Could be. $200 Maybe you just feel that way
during the day.

It’s definitely a win if that’s an option.🎉

goldenranger7 said:Dr. Eeej, thanks for getting back to me. I’m honestly just dying to know if he actually builds what you ask for, or if he just does his own thing and somehow makes everyone happy anyway. 😲
It's one thing when a doctor tells you one thing during a consultation, but it's totally different when you see someone's actual results after surgery. Then you can tell from experience if they actually listen or not.
I'm definitely not heading in for anything anytime soon, so just let me know whenever—feel free to shoot me a DM if you remember, thanks! 🙂

So, this last friend of mine who had it done, she was really specific about what she wanted. He showed her photos of exactly what she asked for, and that's exactly how she turned out. Honestly, I feel like everyone *says* they want one thing, but doctors rarely follow those exact wishes, or if they do, it doesn't always turn out right. When I saw Dr. Ostojić, I was super clear about my goals... they never touched my bone, just the tip of my nose. It actually looked more natural before than it does now, so I'm really hoping Dr. Glumcic can fix that up for me. 😁

Does anyone know if Dr. Djepin works together with him? I'm also asking wanderingstag9, if she happens to know anything.

wanderingstag9 said:That’s possible, $200 maybe you're just feeling it

It's awesome when you can 🎉 🎉 🎉 I think that's about $90, right?😁

Hey, I just had my surgery with Dr. Glumcic recently too, so if anyone has questions, feel free to hit me up... Basically, I'm totally on board with what driftingheron34 said in that long 🙂 (sorry, I'm new here so I don't really know how to tag that specific part)

Kimberly Thompson75, if Glumcic is already going to be working on your eyelashes, you might as well just get the rhinoplasty done at the same time. It’s efficient, right? Also, I’m not totally sure if
Dr. Djepin can handle both of those together, though.

Brenda Rivera34 said:Hey there! I actually just had my surgery with Dr. Glumcic recently too, so if anyone has questions, please feel free to ask me anything... Honestly, I mostly agree with what driftingheron34 wrote in that long 🙂 (sorry, I'm still new here so I'm not quite sure how to tag that specifically)

If you don't mind sharing all the details, 🙂 what is it about your nose that you aren't happy with?😢

Grace Morales74 said:If you don't mind, just lay it all out for me. Give me the full rundown. 🙂 So, what's your deal with nose jobs? Why aren't you a fan?😢

Yeah, that's exactly what I was thinking too. Might as well just get everything done at once while I'm at it. I'm heading in for my consultation soon, so we'll see! :-*