Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips?

Can anyone recommend a solid doctor? Ideally based in NYC... I know some physicians split their time between offices in Washington, D.C. and somewhere out on the coast like San Diego:

Mark Young10 said:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/1...n_1007371.html

That’s just how I feel... I can't stand taking pictures or anything... looking at my profile... LIKE HOLY COW, LOOK AT THAT NOSE... and so on and so forth... I'll be done with this in one year max, then I'm out😉😠😢

I completely understand where you're coming from—really, I do—but I would strongly suggest you hold off on any surgery until your bone structure has fully finished forming. You're only 14; during puberty, your face undergoes massive shifts, and your nose hasn't even finished growing yet... it's far from a finished product
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Unfortunately, I have to give you a bit of a reality check: my own nose actually grew significantly after I finished high school. Now, that doesn't necessarily mean the exact same thing will happen to you, but I want to warn you—getting surgery at 16 just doesn't make sense if you end up with a bump on a freshly operated nose later on. Just think about how foolish it would be to undergo surgery only to essentially throw your money straight down the drain 🤷. All it would have taken was waiting just one more year
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Feel free to reach out to me via private message 😉

Around here, we still stick to the golden rule of the profession: don't even think about a septum before age 16, and hold off on a pyramid until you're at least 18. The reasons behind this are laid out above, and they are absolutely spot on.

Alright, if anyone happens to be scrolling through this thread because they’re weighing their options for nose surgery—specifically a septum procedure—and you're stuck in that endless loop of overthinking...
Maybe my experience can offer at least a tiny bit of clarity.

I’ve wasted plenty of time visiting various hospitals and seeing countless doctors.

From the very first consultation and exam, I was most impressed by Vinko Borčić, who practices at the ENT department in Merkur Hospital.
I went under the knife for a septoplasty back in May of this year (2014), and I am beyond satisfied—not just with the ENT staff at Merkur, but most importantly, with Dr. Borčić himself.

I’m taking this opportunity to give him the highest praise possible.
He is the definition of professional: highly skilled, calm, and completely composed.
He actually listens to the patient and answers every single question politely, without a hint of rushing or irritation.
He meets you halfway and works through everything together with the patient.
In my case, he handled everything with absolute expertise, and I would recommend him to anyone without hesitation.
He is a doctor you can actually trust.
When you're with him, you truly feel like you're in capable hands, which completely eliminates any fear regarding the surgery itself.
Honestly, he’s one of those rare finds in the current American healthcare system.

If anyone has questions, feel free to ask...

Best to everyone.

Amanda Nguyen - How old are you all?:/
If my nose ends up healing over completely, I’ll probably be heading back in for another surgery in about five years—though maybe it won't even come to that. Honestly, if it does, I'm toast... if anyone wants to see photos, I can send them over(:

By the way... I’ve been scrolling through the comments and it seems like everyone is just raving about him... how does one actually get in touch? Does he have a website or something?
If you can, please shoot me a DM!

Mark Young10, you’re really not listening to me here—it isn't just about whether their nose gets overgrown or not. The real issue is that we could actually interfere with the child's foundational development of the nasal bone structure. That is a much more significant concern than having to deal with a hump later on in life.

Betty Edwards22 - I could send you some photos of my nose—just so you can take a look!

Well, just put them right here so you can see what the public consensus actually looks like—honestly, that collective opinion carries way more weight than my SINGLE take on the matter. I tend to look at this from a functional perspective, and the reality is that no serious surgeon is going to knowingly step into an operating room if they sense a patient has a problematic relationship with themselves. There isn't a single surgical procedure in existence that can fix that kind of internal issue.

I've got an open septorhinoplasty coming up at the Vinogradski clinic soon.
I received the official stamp covering all the tests required for general endotracheal anesthesia, but I noticed the actual referrals for a few of them were missing from the packet.
The paperwork includes the EKG, chest X-ray, and coagulation profile, but the stamp also lists electrolytes, urinalysis, and a couple of other things.
Does anyone know if those aren't necessary, or will they just run them once I get to the hospital? My consultation with the anesthesiologist is scheduled for the day before the surgery.

Amanda Nguyen said:If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask...

Was it just the septum, or did they touch up the aesthetics a bit too?

Betty Edwards22 said:Just post them here and you'll see how much public opinion actually matters—it carries way more weight than just MY single opinion. I'm looking at this from a functional standpoint, and honestly, no surgeon is going to touch an operation if they sense the patient has a problematic relationship with themselves. No surgery can fix that.

Look, clearly this isn't enough. They should go in for a consultation and listen to all of this from the jump; maybe they'll trust a surgeon more than us mere mortals. 😉 I get that the kid is ready to do anything just to stop being belittled and insulted by others, but he needs a professional to walk him through the details and open his eyes. I just really hope he doesn't run into some hack who thinks they're a surgeon and tries to operate on a 14-year-old on their own whim.

@Mark Young10/">@@Mark Young10, please, just use some common sense and make sure one of the parents is right there with him, especially if you're already diving into surgical prep this early (but definitely not the actual surgery yet 😉 ) 🙂

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Honestly, if I have to go under the knife again just for the 5G stuff, then so be it—it doesn't matter. I'll endure whatever comes my way if it means getting my nose back to normal. I’m actually really curious about how that 13-year-old girl's nose turned out after her surgery... I'll try to post some photos here.

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Has anyone been to an appointment with Dr. Zoran Veir (KB Rebro)? I saw him at the clinic, but for something else entirely, not my nose.
If you haven't been, have you heard anything about his work on noses? People rave about everything else he does, but there’s zero info on nose stuff.🙂
Greetings to everyone.

Ivana

Mark Young10 said::/:/:/;/
If I have to go under the knife again for 5g, then whatever... it doesn't matter. I'll deal with everything all over again if I have to, just so my nose looks okay. I'm really curious how that 13-year-old girl's nose turned out after her surgery... I'll try to post some pictures here.

Let me put this in plain English:
You are putting your looks ahead of your health, is that clear enough?
It’s not just about the fact that you'll "just" have to undergo another surgery, cough up more cash, and deal with the pain; it's about the fact that you could actually ruin your nasal function, which is working fine right now! What’s the point of having a slightly prettier nose (which won't be perfect anyway) if you end up struggling to breathe 15 times harder than before because you rushed things instead of waiting for the right time?

Here is what I suggest: Stop obsessively researching on this forum, because you aren't actually listening, and none of us are medical professionals who can give you a diagnosis. Instead, go see one of those highly-rated surgeons at a major hospital in your area—if they'll even let you in for a consultation—and just ask questions while you're there. Avoid private clinics for now; a lot of them are just in it for the money (not all of them, obviously, there are great ones, but given how desperate you seem to get this done, I'm worried you might rush it and pick anyone). Basically, go to your primary care doctor, get a referral, and tell them you've been having trouble breathing through your nose and want to make sure everything is functioning correctly. That way, you might actually get a free consultation with a specialist who can explain things properly and hopefully put your mind at ease.

If I'm wrong about any of this, please feel free to correct me! 🙂

So, here’s the situation—I have a rib surgery scheduled for June 2015. On top of that, I’m dealing with a deviated septum and some mucosal inflammation. To make matters worse, I haven't been able to smell or taste anything for about a year now. Has anyone else dealt with similar symptoms? What should I realistically expect from this? Dr. Bura has already given me an examination.

Kevin Hall51 said:I have an open septorhinoplasty coming up at Vinogradski soon.
I received the official clearance stamp covering all the tests required for general endotracheal anesthesia, but I noticed I didn't get the actual referral slips for some of them.
I have the ones for the EKG, chest X-ray, and coagulation profile, but the stamp also mentions electrolytes, urinalysis, and a few other things.
I'm wondering if those weren't necessary, or if they just handle everything at the hospital? My consultation with the anesthesiologist is scheduled for the day before the surgery.

You should really have those on hand when you check into the hospital so the attending physician can review everything, make sure your results are all set, and officially admit you.

Brian James41 said:So, I've got surgery scheduled on my sinus for June 2015. I'm dealing with a deviated septum and some mucosal inflammation, and honestly, I haven't been able to smell or taste anything for about a year now. Has anyone else dealt with similar symptoms? What should I expect? Dr. Bura already gave me an exam.

Before jumping into surgery, you might want to try calming down that chronic rhinosinusitis flare-up first. Using an intranasal corticosteroid spray for at least a month—or ideally two—could really help settle things down.

Rachel Vaughn85 said:Oh please, it's obvious this isn't cutting it. He needs to go sit down for a consultation and listen to everything from the very beginning; maybe he'll actually trust a surgeon more than us mere mortals. 😉 I totally get that he's just a kid and probably willing to do anything just to stop dealing with people's insults and condescension, but he really needs a professional to walk him through the details and open his eyes to the reality of it. I just hope he doesn't end up with some hack who thinks they're a surgeon and decides to perform surgery on a 14-year-old on their own whim.

@Mark Young10, please, just use some common sense and make sure one of the parents is right there with you if you're already jumping into surgical prep this early (though definitely don't rush into the actual procedure itself just yet 😉 ) 🙂

I try to explain things to him from the perspective I gather while lurking here occasionally, though I rarely jump into discussions since the issues are almost always the same. I only step in when something is fundamentally wrong, like in his case. Someone told him that "the bump will just grow back again." That's actually the least of his worries. If they have to perform a rhinoplasty involving surgery, they might disturb the bone structure, which could prevent the nose from reaching its full intended dimensions—creating a problem that becomes impossible to fix later.

With a responsible colleague, nobody is going to be having these kinds of conversations with a minor without supervision.

The biggest issue here is that from his point of view, he doesn't see the functional purpose of the nose; instead, he's focusing on what others might be making a big deal out of due to a superficial misunderstanding. Or, honestly, he might just be blowing things out of proportion himself.

Doctor, it’s genuinely appreciated that you want to help. Thank you. But surely you realize that when addressing people without medical degrees, you need to use more accessible language? You have to bring things down to earth. This is just one instance, but it happens constantly. I get what you're aiming at, but a middle schooler would be completely lost.

Betty Edwards22 said:Try first calming down a chronic rhinosinusitis flare-up by using an intranasal corticosteroid spray for at least a month, ideally longer, and 2.