Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips?

northernmaker84 said:Hey, which gel from CVS were you using? I have an operation coming up in about a month, so I want to be prepared! :-) thanks

It’s got these little pouches inside filled with this blue gel. It's awesome because you can actually shape them to fit perfectly over your eyes, and they aren't expensive at all!$6.00 Plus, you can use them as warm compresses too—just pop them in some hot water. They're super practical. 🙂 Here's the link, and this is what the box looks like:
http://www.cvs.com/beauty/skincare/eye-care

That gel compress was a lifesaver for me too. Luckily, the hospital had plenty of them on hand, so they were applying it constantly.

Hi there
I just finished up at the clinic. First I have to get some bloodwork done, and then I’m heading in for an endoscopy. Once all that is wrapped up, they’re going to prescribe me some drops... I guess you could say I'm wondering if there's still any hope for an Operation? haha

I told you exactly how it would go down...

Hannah Taylor34 said:Hey, I need some advice (maybe this sounds a bit silly, but I can't help myself) — how do I tell my family and my boyfriend that I want to get nose surgery?? I'm 25, so it’s not like I need permission, but I still feel like I have to tell the people close to me. They have no idea I even have this complex; everyone tells me I'm pretty and all that, and honestly, no one has ever actually said anything bad about my nose. But I'm not delusional, I can see it. My nose looks too wide, and from the profile, it's way too long and big... I always look terrible in photos and it just doesn't suit me. 😢 I know my mom will probably try to talk me out of it, and maybe others will too. Basically, I want to go through with it, but I don't know how to bring it up to everyone. I even thought about telling them I need the operation for health reasons... 😢 I don't know.. how did you guys handle this?

My advice is to first really think about whether you actually need the surgery or if you can just shake off those crazy insecurities. If you can't—I totally get it. 😁
Only once you've made your final decision should you tell your people what you've decided. And that's it. Take a stand, put a smile on your face to make it easier for them, explain everything, and let them know the deal is already done! 🙂 Of course they'll try to argue with you, but listen to yourself. 🙂
Alternatively, you could start dropping occasional "jokes" to test the waters and see how they react, then tell them for real if you're genuinely stuck on how to approach it otherwise. But you know them best, so I trust you'll find the right way to say it. 😉 Just be ready for your decision to come as a bit of a shock, since you mentioned they haven't even suspected this has been bothering you for years. 🙂 Then again, there are much worse things people have to admit to their loved ones, so don't let your decision feel like such a big deal to announce. 😛
Good luck with everything coming up—picking a surgeon, saving up the cash, the surgery itself, and all that! 👍

I honestly can't decide if I should go through with this or not. I have no idea which doctor to trust and I'm feeling totally overwhelmed! Does anyone have a recommendation for a great surgeon? Thanks so much!

Arthur Gray14 said:I honestly don't even know if I should go through with this or not, or who I should even see; I feel completely overwhelmed by it all, so if anyone could please help me out and suggest which surgeon you think is actually good? Thanks.

That is such a difficult thing to say, because I suppose everything is just so incredibly individual... For every single surgeon, I imagine there will be both wonderful and terrible reviews, so it's really hard to pinpoint who the absolute best might be... Maybe you could try looking online first to check out the specific work each one has done, and then perhaps narrow it down to just two or three options, and once you do that, schedule some consultations to see which one leaves the strongest impression on you... at least, that's what I ended up doing myself.😁

northernmaker84 said:That’s a tough one to answer because it really comes down to the individual. Every surgeon is going to have their fair share of both glowing reviews and bad ones, so picking the absolute "best" is almost impossible. If I were you, I'd start by looking them up online—check out their published work and papers first. Once you've narrowed it down to maybe two or three options, go ahead and schedule consultations. You need to see who you actually vibe with most. That’s basically how I handled it. 😁

I agree. I'm planning to drop by and see Dr. Munitić and Dr. Tončić sometime between today and tomorrow. To be honest, I haven't heard a single bad thing about Munitić, which is honestly a miracle since you can find something negative about anyone—especially someone who’s been in the game for over 30 years. He clearly knows his stuff. As for Tončić, I’m still a little skeptical, but he might just be a solid choice.

Based on everything I’ve read in this thread over the last two years, I definitely wouldn't recommend leaving anything to chance with Glumičić, Ostojić, Klapan, or Žgaraljdić. In my experience following these discussions, they seem to rack up the most complaints, and people have shared a lot of negative feedback regarding them. I'm sure there are plenty of patients who were perfectly happy, but for me, they just feel like too much of a risk. That’s just my take, though.

Look, at the end of the day, it’s on you to do the legwork. You need to ask around, hear about other people's experiences, and gather as much intel as possible. Seriously, check out their websites or Facebook pages—those can tell you a lot. I’ve actually been able to figure out certain surgeons just by looking through their photo albums. It’s pretty obvious that some of them just use the exact same template for every single patient, which makes me think they aren't really listening to what the patient actually wants. Of course, it goes both ways; a patient has to listen to the surgeon too and realize that maybe some requests just aren't realistic. But still, you'll see cases where everyone ends up with this identical upturned nose, whether it actually suits them or not. Some surgeons barely change anything at all, while then there are others whose work I actually quite like.
Or maybe I should just read up on those experiences where a specific surgeon delivers an amazing aesthetic result, but at the cost of completely wrecking the nose's function. That’s obviously something nobody wants, and honestly, functionality really ought to be more important than just how the nose looks.

Look, things like this take some actual time to research properly. Just give yourself some space, take it slow, and try to be smart about it! 😍 I'm still on the hunt too, and honestly, I'm just waiting to land a job. Since that's probably not happening anytime soon, unfortunately. 😛 I’m hoping I can actually use this time to find what I'm looking for, instead of just charging blindly into the fog like some desperate fool because I can't stand waiting any longer. 🙂 If I could wait this long, I can hang on a little longer! You should do the same—don't let it get to you! 🙂

Rachel Vaughn85 said:I completely agree. I am actually planning to visit Dr. Munitić and Dr. Tončić sometime today or tomorrow. I haven't heard a single negative thing about Dr. Munitić, which honestly feels like quite a miracle since you can find criticism for anyone—especially someone who has been in the field for over thirty years—but he clearly seems incredibly skilled. As for Dr. Tončić, I’m still feeling a little skeptical, though I suppose he might be a solid option too.

From everything I have gathered while reading through this thread over the last two years, I feel like I definitely wouldn't want to leave myself in the hands of Glumičić, Ostojić, Klapan, or Žgaraljdić... I seem to have noted the most drawbacks with them, as people have complained more about them and shared negative experiences, even though I’m sure there are plenty of satisfied patients out there; they just feel a bit too risky to me. But then again, that is just my personal take.

Ultimately, it is up to you to ask around, listen to what others have gone through, gather as much info as possible, and really scrutinize the photos on their websites or Facebook pages (which can sometimes tell you everything, because I’ve looked at certain surgeons' albums and concluded they basically give everyone the exact same nose shape, which suggests they might not truly listen to what the patient wants—though of course, a patient also has to trust the surgeon's judgment and realize some things just aren't feasible). For instance, some surgeons seem to favor a specific upturned look for everyone, whether it actually suits them or not, while others barely make any changes at all, yet there are certainly some whose work I actually quite like.
Or, I read about cases where a surgeon produces a beautiful aesthetic result, but the actual function of the nose ends up being compromised—which, of course, is something nobody wants, and breathing should probably remain more important than just how the nose looks.

Researching these kinds of details takes a bit longer, so please, just take your time and try to be smart about it! 😍 I am also still searching, and I am waiting until I land a job first, and since that isn't happening anytime soon, unfortunately, 😛 I am hoping to use this time wisely to find the right person rather than rushing blindly into something just because I'm impatient and can't wait any longer. 🙂 If I have managed to wait this long, I can certainly hold out a little longer! You should do the same, without putting too much pressure on yourself! 🙂

Oh, I was doing the exact same thing, though in the end, I actually decided to go with Glumičić. 😁

northernmaker84 said:That’s how I felt too, though I ended up going with Glumičić in the end. 😁

Glad to see you're happy; sounds like everything went smoothly! 😁I'm happy for you, but honestly, I just don't trust him. I keep hearing about all those lawsuits filed against him, and I can't get over that weirdly square nose—it looks just like Jackson's. I've noticed most of them have that same look :// Plus, he's definitely on the pricier side if we're being real. 😁

Check out these examples:

Maja Morales -

Blanka Vlašić -

Emina Jahović 1 -

Emina Jahović 2 -

You can click on the photos to enlarge them. 🙂

Rachel Vaughn85 said:It seems like you're really happy, so I suppose everything went smoothly 😁 I am truly glad for you, though I must admit I feel a bit hesitant about him; I've heard there have been quite a few lawsuits filed against him, and honestly, that sort of square tip on the nose—it looks just like Jackson's—really unnerves me, especially since I've noticed so many people seem to end up with that same look :// Plus, if we're being honest, he is on the pricier side 😁

Here are some examples:

Maja Morales -

Blanka Vlašić-

Emina Jahović 1 -

Emina Jahović 2 -

You can enlarge the photos by clicking on them 🙂

I think I've decided to go with him because my nose actually has a similar shape already, so I really just need to focus on slimming it down and shortening it, and since that specific profile suits my face perfectly, I feel okay with it; if that wasn't the right fit for me, I probably would have looked for someone else entirely, which is why I'm sticking with him 😁
I think I'd actually love to have one like Emina's, haha 😛

Hey there... I had nose surgery about ten days ago with Zambelli. My nose used to be long and a bit bumpy, but it wasn't wide. It was actually fine. To be honest, I'm not exactly thrilled right now. My nose is still super swollen, so it’s hard to tell, but while the profile looks good, from the front it feels like nothing changed—actually, it looks even wider than before, though that's probably just the swelling. The doctor shortened it, but in my eyes, not enough. It still feels too long, specifically that part between the nostrils. I don't know, I expected a bit more from such a well-known doctor. Honestly, I feel like some surgeon at a public hospital could have done a better job for free. Nadan hopes things will improve once the swelling goes down over the next few weeks, or maybe months. So, yeah.

In a few days, it will be three months since my Operation,
and I’m losing my mind today because the tip is still hard as a board,
with zero signs that it'll ever soften up or feel natural.🙂
But whatever, I’m happy with how it looks,
so I’m just telling myself that the day will eventually come
when the tip isn't thick and wooden.

northernmaker84 said:I decided on him because my nose already has a similar shape, so I just need to reduce the size and shorten it slightly. That specific look is what works for my face. If he couldn't deliver that, I would have just gone to someone else, so that's why I'm going to him.😁
I guess I’d be just like Emina, haha.😛

Well, obviously, everyone has their own taste. 😁 If that’s really your final decision, then I wish you nothing but the best. I truly hope everything goes smoothly and that this ends up being the very first and last time you ever mess with your nose. 😛 Let me know once all of this is over and everything goes according to plan—and tell me if you’re actually happy with how it turned out! 😁

It’s been 17 days since my Operation. I’m actually pretty happy with how my nose looks, though one side is significantly more swollen than the other (I'm just praying it's just swelling and not some mistake by the surgeon 😲). Could you guys tell me how long it took for your nose to finally settle down?

crimsonpanther8 said:So, I’m hitting the three-month mark since my Operation,
and honestly, I’m losing my mind because the tip still feels totally wooden.
There isn't even a hint that it’ll actually feel like mine or be soft anytime soon.🙂
But hey, I’m happy with how it looks,
so I guess I’ll just keep telling myself that the day will eventually come
where the tip isn't just thick and stiff.

A friend told me it took her a full six months before her nose started looking normal again. And from what I've read online, you might need a whole year to see the final shape. It’s only been two months for me and my nose is still swollen, feels like wood, and hurts if I even touch it. Even if it doesn't settle perfectly, I've gotten so used to it that I don't even care anymore. :-)

Gary Wells2 said:Hey... so I had my nose job about ten days ago with Zambelli. My nose used to be long and kind of bumpy, but it wasn't wide. It was actually okay. Honestly, I'm not really feeling it yet—my nose is still super swollen, so it's hard to even tell. From the profile view, it looks fine, but looking straight on, it feels like nothing changed. Actually, it looks even wider than before, but that's probably just the swelling. The doctor shortened it, but honestly, not enough for my liking. It still feels too long, specifically that part right above the nostrils. I don't know, I guess I expected a bit more from such a famous doctor. Like, I feel like some random surgeon at a public hospital could've done the same thing for free. I'm just hoping things look better once the swelling finally dies down in a few weeks... or months. So yeah.

Dude, you're telling me it's only been 10 days?! It's still massively swollen! Just hang in there and wait a bit longer, then you'll actually see the difference!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😉

Melissa Thomas35 said:Today marks day 17 since my Operation. I’m happy with how my nose looks, but one side is way more swollen than the other (hopefully it's just swelling and not some mistake by the surgeon😲). Can anyone tell me how long it took for your nose to finally settle down?

It’s been 6 months for me, and one side still swells up more than the other when I wake up in the morning. For a while there, I actually thought a bump had formed.

Took the mold out on Wednesday, and I am just so incredibly happy with it!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
The profile looks perfect. It’s a little swollen in the front, but honestly, it's only been 12 days 🙂)

Karen Clark12 said:I took the mold off this past Wednesday, and I honestly feel so incredibly happy with the results!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
The profile looks absolutely perfect, though it seems a little bit swollen from the front, but I suppose that’s just because it's only been about 12 days 🙂)

How is your recovery coming along? If you wouldn't mind sharing, I would really appreciate any helpful advice you might have, since I guess I'm having my operation next week 😁