Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips?

Is everyone actually performing audits at all?

Has anyone here actually gone through the process of getting an outpatient procedure covered by Medicare? If so, I’d love a firsthand account of how the whole thing went down.🙂

Scroll back through a few pages. There’s plenty of info already laid out there.

Casey Kelly2 said:Has anyone here actually gone through the process of getting an outpatient procedure covered by Medicare? If you have, I’d love it if you could walk me through the whole thing from start to finish! I'm looking for the firsthand details on how it all works.🙂

So, you head over to your primary care doctor, and they end up giving you a referral to see an ENT specialist. At that point, all you can really do is show up for the appointment and see what the specialist has to say.

I actually went to see Ostojic for a revision surgery myself... Honestly, Boric kind of messed up my nose after the first operation; my nose just completely collapsed and turned pointy, it looked pretty terrible... But Ostojic really fixed it right up 🙂

Betty Edwards22 said:You just head to your primary care physician, and they'll give you a referral to see an ENT specialist. You go in for the consultation, and then you find out what the verdict is.

Thanks for the reply, but most of the previous posts were just talking about procedures at private clinics. Does anyone here have actual experience going through Medicare?

I had nose surgery about a month and a half ago. Is it normal for my nasal discharge to have an unpleasant smell, or for me to catch whiffs of it whenever I take a breath?

Gary Wells2 That's just how things go...

They’ve scheduled my surgery for May 2015. 🙂
Who cares, honestly.

Hey everyone, I could really use some advice.
About two years ago, I had a rhinoplasty with Dr. Glumicic—he smoothed out the hump and refined the tip.
But now, I’m dealing with a few issues:
1) Ever since the surgery, I’ve had trouble breathing when I’m lying down—I've been mouth-breathing while sleeping for two whole years now.
2) Right where the hump was originally smoothed out, a new bump has actually appeared (!?)
3) Even though I specifically asked for a straight profile, after a year, my nose turned out hooked. Now I have this hooked tip, a dip, and then another little bump—it’s definitely not as bad as before, but it’s still there.

What should I do? I asked for a straight nose, but ended up with a hooked one and a bump. Honestly, the hook isn't even bothering me as much as this recurring bump!

Is it possible to get a consultation with a different doctor? Every time I go back to him for a check-up, he acts like everything is perfect and claims the bump gives me a "natural look" (!?).
Can I get a second opinion from someone else to get a realistic view of what's going on with my nose?

Hi there, I’m new to this forum. I am planning to undergo rhinoplasty quite soon... I have scrolled through a massive amount of pages regarding this topic, but I haven't really come across anyone who specifically dealt with a wide nose. My nose profile is actually perfect at the bridge, but as it descends toward the tip, it becomes progressively wider and broader. Since I sport a bit of a beard, this is incredibly distracting to me. The slight bump isn't an issue—it's very mild—but the width is the problem. The worst part is the tip; it's far too wide and my nostrils are huge. Does anyone here have actual experience with narrowing the width of the nose and the nostrils? I've been Googling images online, but I can't find many American surgical results specifically focused on widening issues. If anyone happens to have any insight, I would truly appreciate a response. My nose shape is most similar to the actual nose of Scarlett Johansson -> here
And naturally, I would love a similar result—provided I don't lose my entire identity to a "plastic" looking nose.

Casey Kelly2 said:Thanks for the reply! Most of the comments I've seen so far are about getting procedures done at private clinics. Does anyone here actually have experience going through the public healthcare system?

I'm actually describing how it works through the public health system.

Lisa Diaz68 said:Hi there, I’m new to the forum. I’m planning on getting rhinoplasty quite soon... I’ve scrolled through quite a few pages on this topic already, but I haven't really come across anyone who specifically dealt with a wide nose. My nose profile is actually perfect at the bridge, but the further down it goes, the wider and broader it seems to get. Since I have a bit of a beard, it’s a major distraction for me. I don't really mind the bump because it's pretty mild, but the width is the issue. The tip is the worst part—it's just too wide and my nostrils feel huge. Does anyone here have experience with narrowing the nasal width or adjusting the nostrils? I’ve been searching Google for photos, but I can't seem to find many American examples specifically focusing on widening issues. If anyone happens to have some insight or information, I would truly appreciate it. My nose shape is most similar to Scarlett Johansson's. Here.
I’d love to see a similar result myself, though I suppose my main concern would be making sure I don't lose my sense of smell to all that plastic.

I find myself in a similar position; I'm actually scheduled for surgery in just a few days.

TATE, go ask someone else what they think. I had my surgery at Mayo Clinic about two months ago, and honestly, the more time passes, the happier I am with the results. I wasn't exactly thrilled right after the procedure... but once you get used to the change, it clicks. My nose used to be really long and crooked, but now it looks actually natural. It’s still a bit swollen, but that’s fading every single day.

mellowowl83, could you let me know which doctor you’re seeing? If you aren't comfortable sharing publicly, at least send me a private message. Good luck with the surgery—and please, for everyone's sake, do let us know how it turns out.

What's the deal with these little lumps popping up after surgery? I just noticed one myself... how long do they usually stick around, and will they eventually go away on their own?

Another win in the books 😍

So, I finally went through with a septoplasty—partly because my sinuses were giving me constant grief, but also just because I wanted things to look a bit better aesthetically. I can't really recommend my previous doctor anymore, though, since he actually moved away overseas 😢

Honestly? I’m breathing so much easier now, and my nose looks way more balanced, too 🙂

For anyone else out there sitting on the fence about doing this, I guess my advice is just to listen to your gut. Before I switched over to the public hospital system, I was seeing a private specialist, Dr. Tončić, who was... well, a bit arrogant, I suppose, and he just didn't really inspire much confidence. This doctor at the public clinic, on the other hand, is such a sweetheart 👍

darkgardener9 said:I have another rather foolish question: what happens if we yawn when we’ve just had nose surgery (during those first few weeks)? Also, when can I realistically get back into sports—things like crunches, planks, or push-ups (essentially anything that involves lowering my head or puts tension on the nose)—provided there’s no physical contact involved? And finally, when will I be able to blow my nose normally again?

My apologies for bombarding you all with such a barrage of questions!

I underwent my rhinoplasty in San Diego about two weeks ago. My procedure involved correcting a deviation, a fracture, a collapsed right nasal passage, narrowed turbinates, and the nasal pyramid itself. Since the surgery, I’ve already been back for follow-ups and sinus ventilation five times—and there will certainly be more—all included in the price the doctor quoted you. It isn't too late to schedule yours now, as you'll be fully recovered by summer. They removed my packing a few days later, and the silicone breathing tubes were taken out on day eleven. Naturally, I found myself yawning incessantly at the beginning; I was exhausted because breathing through my mouth caused me to wake up constantly, and since my back was aching, I’d be up by 6:00 AM yawning away!!! Currently, I am keeping my nose moisturized and blowing very gently to keep it clear, along with light massages. Aside from that, my breathing improved immediately and it hasn't felt congested. There is still a bit of bruising that peeks through my concealer, and the bones are quite swollen, though it isn't visible to others. Honestly, the moment they removed the cast, the nose looked beautiful. I even went out for coffee wearing sunglasses over my cast, and I am already becoming somewhat physically active. As for weight loss, you lose it because you have no appetite during those first few days and feel quite weak following the surgery; I haven't pushed myself with training until this past weekend, but I feel as though I could tackle most of those exercises already!!!

steelfalcon5 said:I underwent nose surgery in San Diego two weeks ago. The issues were a deviated septum, a fracture, a collapse of the right nasal sidewall, and narrowing of both the nasal turbinates and the nasal pyramid. Even after the procedure, I have already had five follow-up appointments and sinus ventilation sessions, and there will be more to come—all of which are included in the price you mentioned. It is certainly not too late to schedule your surgery now, as you can fully recover by summer. They removed my packing a few days later, and the silicone breathing tubes were removed on day 11. Naturally, I was yawning constantly at first because I was so exhausted; breathing through my mouth meant I woke up frequently, and since my back was aching, I was up by 6:00 AM yawning incessantly. Currently, I am keeping my nose moisturized, blowing it gently to keep it clear, and performing massages. Aside from that, my breathing improved immediately and feels unobstructed. There is still some bruising that shows through my concealer. My bones are also quite swollen, though it isn't visible to others. As soon as the splint was removed, the nose looked beautiful. I even went out for coffee wearing sunglasses over the cast, and I am already becoming somewhat physically active again. As for weight loss, you simply lose it because you have no appetite during the first few days and feel weak following the operation; I haven't pushed myself with training until this weekend. However, I am already capable of performing most of my usual activities.

That is excellent. Thank you for the information, 🙂 Please keep us updated on your results. I wish you a smooth recovery! 🙂)

Seriously though, what is going on with these lumps???