Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips?

It’s been six weeks since my surgery, and honestly, my nose looks great. Everything seems fine, though there's still a bit of swelling, but my God 😁
Anyway, I’ve noticed this tiny little bump, almost like a small grain, right in the middle of my nose. It isn't visible to the eye, but I can definitely feel it when I touch it. Does anyone have any experience with this or know what it might be? Thanks so much.😉

Susan Cooper23 said:There is absolutely no reason to panic. 🙂

It isn't a common occurrence. Most people posting on forums are either deeply dissatisfied or just looking for information. People who are actually happy with their rhinoplasty results—which is usually the case—have zero need to visit forums. They simply move on with their lives after surgery. If my primary procedure had been successful, I wouldn't have logged onto this forum ever. It was pure misery that forced my hand. 🙂 Therefore, the experiences described here are not a metric for the general situation.

I personally know plenty of people who have had nose corrections. Many are more than satisfied (for instance, the surgeon who ruined my nose has done a decent job for some of my acquaintances), but you won't find them on a forum.

My advice: go see multiple surgeons for consultations. Only then will you determine who is truly the best fit for your specific issue.

Good grief. After the absolute nightmare I went through following a car accident, a crushed nasal bone, a failed repositioning, and other misfortunes... I don't have the mental strength to deal with anyone else's mistakes. I am barely hanging on as it is.
So how are you handling this? Is your nose actually worse than it was before? I simply need someone who can offer a guarantee of success... though I'm not sure if such a doctor even exists.

wanderingnomad13 said:It’s been six weeks since my surgery—my nose looks great and everything is going smooth. Still a little swollen, but oh my God 😁
Anyway, I’ve got this tiny bump, kind of like a little grain, right in the middle of my nose. You can't really see it, but I can feel it if I touch it. Anyone dealt with this or know what it might be? Thanks so much😉

Dap. Me too. 😁
It’s been about two and a half months for me now, and I think it's actually shrinking. If I'm reading things right, it sounds like a bone callus (😕). It's not super obvious anymore, but I can still feel it under my finger—I can even catch it in a certain profile view. Maybe yours will settle down like mine did. 🤷

Fingers crossed! 😉

Paul Kern60 said:Honestly, I can't believe people go through this! I actually need a rhinoplasty myself. My nose was fine originally, but after a car accident, it ended up broken, and now I need to get a bump removed, straighten it out, and lift the tip. But listening to you all talk, I’m practically dying of fear here... did you have the same experience with Dr. Ignatovski?

Nah, I don't really have anything in common with most of the doctors being mentioned here. 🙂
My situation is a bit of a mess because I've broken my nose multiple times and had several surgeries over the years. As a result of those breaks—or maybe from one of the early procedures, which was ages ago—my nasal valve dynamically collapses, making it nearly impossible to breathe. In the meantime, none of the "experts" I consulted could actually spot or fix the issue; they just kept blaming allergies or deviated septums and whatnot... until they eventually stripped away most of the cartilage I actually had left. Now, the reality is that nobody wants to—or even knows how to—fix it because... well, "it's a total nightmare," as one surgeon literally told me. The ones who might be capable of handling it simply won't touch it. Basically, it's much harder to perform, takes way longer, and is just a massive headache for them. 😉
And I never even wanted a "pretty" nose; I just wanted to be able to take a breath! What a joke. 🙄

That being said, you really shouldn't be terrified. The chances of you running into the same specific complications I did are slim to none. I'm more of a statistical outlier. 😉
Theoretically, sure, there's always a risk of something going wrong during surgery... but the odds of that happening to you are incredibly low. 😁

wanderingmason86 said:Actually, I have nothing in common with most of the doctors being mentioned here. 🙂
My issue is that I’ve broken my nose multiple times and undergone several surgeries. As a result of those breaks—or perhaps from one of the early procedures, quite a long time ago—my nasal valve dynamically collapses, making breathing impossible. In the meantime, none of the so-called "experts" I visited identified or fixed the actual issue; they just kept blaming allergies, deviated septums, and so on, until they eventually destroyed or removed most of the cartilage I had left. Now, however, nobody wants to—or even knows how to—fix it because... "it's a nightmare," as one surgeon literally told me. Those who might not find it such a nightmare simply "don't do it." Basically, it's harder to perform, takes longer, is more exhausting, and frankly, who gives a damn? 😉
And I never wanted a better-looking nose; I just wanted to breathe... what a joke. 🙄

Regardless, you have nothing to fear; the chances of something similar happening to you are minimal. I am more of an outlier. 😉
Theoretically, you could die during surgery... But you almost certainly won't. 😁

Oh boy, but what does your nose actually look like? That concerns me way more than the breathing... I'm not afraid of dying... unless they hit me so hard with a hammer that I pass away peacefully 🙂, I just want a pretty nose... 🙂

So, generally speaking—and this is usually the case—how many days should I wait before changing my tampons?

So, I’ve been casually scrolling through prices over in the States and abroad lately—and wow—some of these things are hitting the $10,000 mark?! Like, seriously?
I can't help but wonder... what's the actual catch that makes everything back home feel so "cheap" by comparison?--maybe it's just me being a bit clueless, but it's wild to think about.

analogbison15 said:I've been looking at prices in the States and abroad lately, and some things go for like $10,000? I wonder why everything is so "cheap" here in America?

Well, just look at how much other medical services cost over there compared to here. Everything is way more affordable in the US. Like, an orthodontic appliance over there can run you about $5,000, whereas here it's maybe 10-$4.00

Oh, one more thing—has anyone here actually had surgery with Dr. Nin Vidas?

rapidbadger7 said:Generally speaking, how many days should you leave them in?

It depends on the context. If we are talking about cosmetic adjustments, maybe a week. If it involves functional surgery, it could be much longer. Of course, it all comes down to the specific doctor; there isn't a single standard everyone follows.

honestly, most people swap out their tampons after about three days, give or take... some folks change them after two, others wait until four—but going longer than that? that’s super rare

I can't edit my previous post, but yeah, I messed up—I was confusing the mold with the tampon 😁
As for me, I had my tampon removed the very next day following my estrogen surgery. However, scanning through this forum, I've seen people mention that after more intense functional procedures, they wait a full week before removal. It really seems to vary from doctor to doctor; not everyone follows the exact same playbook...

Hannah Baker23 said:it depends on whether we're talking about cosmetic touch-ups after a week, or if it's functional surgery, which takes longer. Then again, it really comes down to the surgeon; everyone has their own way of doing things.

No, absolutely not.
None of that is true, not even close. Maybe that’s how they handled things twenty years ago, if that was even the case back then. Usually, it happens after two days—four at the very most. Some surgeons, like Dr. Smith, for instance, will even do it the day right after the procedure.
In my experience, I had mine removed after just two days, and I barely made it that long. I don't think I could have dealt with it for any more days than that...

wanderingnomad13 said:Absolutely not.
None of that is even remotely accurate. That might have been the standard twenty years ago, if it ever was. Typically, within two or maybe four days at most, someone like Dr. Smith would have them out the very next day after surgery.
In my case, I had mine removed after two days and I could barely hold out until then. I don't know how anyone manages waiting any longer than that..

I corrected myself in the post immediately below; there's really no need for that kind of reaction.😉

So, I was just thinking—do you think it’d be possible to, say, drop like $800 or $900 upfront right away, and then just spread the rest out over some monthly installments?

It would be best to discuss that directly with whichever doctor you're looking to work under.

analogbison15 said:So, can I like, drop maybe $800 or $900 upfront and then just handle the rest through a payment plan?

It really depends on the doctor—every practice is different. In my experience, I had the choice between paying everything in cash or doing installments. But yeah, like someone else already mentioned, your best bet is just to ask the doctor directly.

rapidbadger7 said:Generally speaking (most of the time), how many hours should pass before changing a tampon?

I personally haven't even kept a tampon in for 12 hours🤷

darkmaker9 said:So, I wanted to share a bit of an update regarding my situation, though I should probably preface this by saying I’m certainly no medical expert—I guess I'm just sharing my own experience here. About nine months ago, I underwent surgery to correct a septal deviation. To be fair, my nose always looked quite nice; it’s small, straight, and doesn't have any bumps or anything like that. The only real issue was the deviation itself, which made breathing difficult and caused my nose to pull slightly to one side. Well, fast forward to today—about two and a half months post-op—and I’ve started noticing a bit of a dip or indentation right down the middle of my nose. It seems like it's actually making the tilt toward the side even more noticeable now. Interestingly enough, the indentation is appearing exactly on the side where the nose is deviating. I suppose we'll just have to see how things progress, but it's definitely something I've noticed lately.
I’m planning on calling my surgeon to set up a follow-up appointment, but I wanted to reach out here first. Based on what you all have been through, does anyone have any idea what might be happening with my nose? It feels like there might be some sort of bone erosion or something similar going on. Honestly, I’m starting to panic a little because, between us, I really don't have the time or the means to go through an entire second surgery right now. 😢

Which doctor did you have your surgery with, Drew Perez11? I was just wondering, if you don't mind me asking.

Hi everyone...
I have a quick question for you all; has anyone here had nose surgery performed by Dr. Smith? I'm curious about what your experiences were like. To be honest, my first procedure was a complete disaster and left me with a nose I'm really unhappy with, so now I'm looking for someone capable to step in and fix it.