Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips?

Does anyone have a list of private doctors who totally botched their procedures? I’m trying to figure out who to absolutely avoid when I go in for my own surgery next year!

analogbison15 said:Give me the names of the private surgeons who messed up their procedures, just so I know exactly whose office to avoid when I probably have my own surgery next year!

I suppose you can't really look at it from that perspective, because everything seems to be a matter of chance, I guess. There are certain private practitioners who perform absolutely wonderful work for some patients, while for others, things just don't go as planned. No matter how many glowing reviews you find for one specific doctor, there will inevitably be negative ones too, but maybe the most important thing is simply knowing what you truly want and ensuring your expectations remain realistic.

northernmaker84 said:You can't look at it that way—it’s all just a roll of the dice. You’ve got private contractors out there who do an incredible job for some people, while others end up totally disappointed. No matter how many glowing reviews you find for someone, there's always going to be a negative one lurking somewhere. At the end of the day, the most important thing is knowing exactly what you want and keeping your expectations grounded in reality.

Exactly.

neonhawk78 said:Thanks for the info. I already booked with Dr. Raguž, though I have to wait for the strike to end. It's been nearly two months since my surgery, but I don't think my nose shape will change much more. The mucosa is almost healed, but the bump is still there. I'm hoping the doctor is willing to operate on a nose that's already been worked on, because I honestly don't know who else in Miami could do it besides private practitioners. I could see Dr. Lisec, but I read he specializes more in functional work than aesthetics. On the other hand, there's Dr. Kurtović, whom I read about in relation to a case where he and a hospital physician nearly ruined a patient's nose, resulting in a partial refund... then there's Dr. Glušac from San Diego, whose results aren't universally praised either. That leaves me with Washington, D.C. and the doctors there. 😢
P.S. I had general anesthesia, though I'd prefer local next time.

The interval between two surgeries, especially when the second is a revision, should be one year. This allows for full healing, scar tissue maturation, and swelling reduction to ensure the tissue can handle additional surgical trauma without further complications...

By the way, I waited a full two years because I felt like the tissue hadn't fully healed yet. I'm not willing to take any risks unless my surgeon (Dr. Jurlin) gives me the green light...

Chloe Collins said:By the way, I actually waited two whole years because I had this nagging feeling that the tissue hadn't fully settled yet, and I wasn't willing to gamble on it unless my surgeon (Dr. Jurlin) gave me the all-clear.

So, is this your third surgery overall, or just your second time seeing Dr. Jurlin?

What’s the plan for the reconstruction? Are they using your own cartilage or something else? What exactly did he tell you he was going to do?

I've been under Dr. Jurlin's knife twice myself, and much like you, I can only offer him my highest praise; he truly is an exceptional specialist. 👍

Good luck 🙂

Question (regardless of any other factors): what was the actual reason for the second surgery?

Betty Edwards22 said:Question (setting aside any external variables here): what was the actual motivation behind the second operation?

Are you looking for my two cents, or should we check in with Anita to get hers—plus whatever third opinion she's got brewing?

Honestly, I think it all just comes down to luck again.☕

Does anyone know when the pain from heavy nasal pressure finally lets up? It’s been 8 months since my surgery, and I’m still feeling it.

Honestly, if I’m dropping over $150 on this, I’m expecting nothing less than a total masterpiece for my nose—exactly how I’ve always envisioned it—or they can just GTFO...

analogbison15 said:Look, if I'm dropping over $1,500 on this, I expect my nose to be a literal masterpiece—exactly how I envisioned it—or they can just GTFO...

Doctors always give you that "don't expect 100% perfection" speech... which is honestly such a cop-out. Everyone expects perfection, so when things aren't exactly right, you end up disappointed. It's a total non-issue.😢div>

Alex Moore62 said:Are you asking about my two, or should we check with Anita about hers (plus the third one she's got in the works)?

I was actually talking to you.

I’ve been dealing with a mild deviated septum and some nasal mucosal hypertrophy lately, and honestly, I’m stuck wondering if surgery is actually on the table... plus, I really want to address the aesthetics of my nose. There's a prominent hump there that I'd love to fix. I need to book an appointment down in Miami, but I was curious—is it possible to get an exam scheduled right away in Washington, D.C. or maybe Indianapolis instead? Does anyone have any insight on how the scheduling works? thanks

jadewolf12 said:I've got a mild deviated septum along with some nasal mucosal hypertrophy, and I'm honestly sitting here wondering if surgery is actually necessary... plus, I'd really love to fix the shape of my nose, since there's a pretty prominent bump there. I need to schedule a consultation in Miami, but I was wondering if it's possible to get an appointment in Washington, D.C. or Indianapolis right away instead. Does anyone have any insight on how the scheduling works for that? thanks

You’re entitled to seek a second opinion, so just ask your primary care doctor to write you a referral. Head to Washington, D.C.

Thanks! Does it usually take forever to get an appointment in NYC?

jadewolf12 said:Thanks! Do you know if the wait times for an appointment in Chicago are usually pretty long?

It really all depends on which specialist you're trying to see. 🤷
I’ve shared my experience on this board quite a few times, but I had my procedure done by Dr. John Doe at Rib, and from what I know, he’s become so sought after over the last few years that they’ve mostly stopped taking new patients after the spring just because his schedule is completely slammed. Your best bet might be to email them your referral directly to request an appointment; that way you can get a feel for their current availability (though, honestly, you might find out they aren't even accepting new requests until the start of the new year, depending on how his practice has shifted lately).
Like you, I dealt with a deviated septum and allergic rhinitis that felt like my sinuses were stuck in a coma, and he cleared all of that right up for me. I didn't go in for any cosmetic changes since I didn't feel the need, but when he performs functional surgery, he tends to smooth out any bumps or irregularities if necessary—I actually remember someone else on this forum mentioning how he fixed a hump on his nose during his own septoplasty.
Best of luck 👍

Alex Moore62 said:There is 🙂
You’ve picked an incredible surgeon; you are definitely in good hands 👍

Thanks so much for getting back to me on this 🙂. It honestly takes a huge weight off my shoulders knowing I don't have to worry 😁..
The plan is to tackle both the functional issues and the aesthetic side of things at once
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Thanks! I’ll give that a shot..

Alex Moore62 said:It really depends on which specialist you target 🤷
I have posted about this here quite extensively already. I was operated on by Dr. John Doe at Mayo Clinic, and I am certain that in recent years, he has only been accepting new patients through the spring because his schedule is simply too packed and demand is sky-high. Your best bet is to email them your referral to request a consultation; then you can see what they say. (You might even have to wait until the start of the next calendar year before they begin processing new orders for him—I am not entirely sure how their current scheduling works).
In my case, just like yours, I dealt with a deviated septum and nasal mucosa that was essentially paralyzed from allergies, and he fixed everything. I didn't opt for anything cosmetic since there was no need, but as part of the functional surgery, he also corrects any bumps if necessary (I recall a user on this forum mentioning once that he smoothed out a hump when he went in for his own septum correction).
Good luck 👍

jadewolf12 said:Thanks! Does anyone know if wait times for appointments in Chicago are usually long?

I actually just scheduled an appointment with Dr. John Doe at Mayo Clinic today. The earliest available slot isn't until late January. Though, I suspect he has the longest waitlist of all...

On another note, does anyone know if Dr. John Doe would be open to performing minor rhinoplasty corrections following a previous septoplasty?

So the earliest appointment for an evaluation isn't until then? I wonder how long the actual surgery waitlist is after that...

Jacob Ruiz86 said:I actually just scheduled my consultation with Dr. John Doe at Mayo Clinic today, and the first available slot isn't until late January. Though, I suspect he has one of the longest waiting lists there.

On another note, does anyone know if Dr. John Doe would be open to doing some minor nose contouring if he’s already performed a deviated septum repair?