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fadedfalcon13 said:Look, just because someone is an ENT doesn't mean they’ve suddenly mastered the art of nose surgery, whether we're talking about a quick fix or some heavy-duty reconstruction. There's a massive difference between having the title and actually having the hands for it. Don't get me wrong, your average ENT is going to know way more than some random surgeon since they spent their entire residency grinding on this specific craft, but that’s not saying they’re wizards. If you're looking at the options, you'd be a fool not to put yourself in the hands of a true specialist. You want the person who lives and breathes this stuff, not just someone who happens to have the credentials.
Hey Chris Moore3, you really want me to go there? Fine, if you insist. Honestly, talking about my first surgery still feels a little surreal, like I’m recounting some weird fever dream. Before that big one, though? Not really. I’d never actually been under the knife before. I mean, I’ve had my fair share of scrapes and bruised egos, but nothing involving a scalpel and heavy-duty anesthesia. It was all pretty new territory for me—just sitting there wondering how much of this was going to be awkward.
So, if you were going to do it, who would you even trust? Just because Zambelli fixed that breathing issue of yours—you know, that whole deviated septum situation—doesn't mean some other veteran ENT couldn't have sorted it out if you’d actually given them a shot. But me? If I were looking at getting surgery just to fix my nose, there is absolutely no way in hell I'm going under the knife for someone who built their entire career on silicone injections and liposuction. Not happening. 🙄 Honestly? I feel like I’d need some rock-solid guarantees and actual references before I even thought about booking that surgeon. Just feels a bit too risky without some proof.
So, about Dr. Zam. All we really know is that he was the one who supposedly messed with Severina’s smile and the tip of her nose, but honestly, nobody’s actually seen any follow-up photos of that nose. I just know—since I keep tabs on our pop scene—that the story didn't end there. She went under the knife again after him for other procedures, including more nose work. Using Severina as some kind of gold standard or reference point? Yeah, that's pretty hilarious.
Look, if nobody has managed to hammer it into your head yet—and I mean really drill it in—that when your tooth starts throbbing, you go see a dentist and not some random gynecologist or an eye doctor... then we have a serious problem. It’s the exact same deal with your nose. Seriously. I'm done. Not looking to get into a whole debate about this, though. End of story. 🤦 Look, you gotta make the call yourself. When you're about to go under the knife and you're dropping a cool two or two and a half grand on the table, you need to decide exactly which surgeon you're trusting with your life. It's your money and your skin, so just pick someone you actually trust.
I totally agree with you—your first move should absolutely be seeing an ENT specialist. Seriously, if you’re dealing with breathing issues on top of everything else, it’s not just a good idea, it’s mandatory. And honestly? Don't stop at just one doctor. Go see two or three if you feel like the first one is leaving you hanging. We all know how it goes—these doctors are slammed, and sometimes it feels like they’re just rushing you out the door as fast as possible. The consultations end up being super short and pretty much useless when it comes to actually getting the answers you need. I’ve been there myself. I went through multiple specialists before finally picking my surgeon. He was the only one who actually made sense. He laid everything out clearly: what the problems were, how we’d fix them, exactly what I needed to do before and after the surgery, and what the whole recovery process would look like. I got the full rundown, both verbally and in writing! No vague, annoying "maybe we could do this" or "let's just leave that alone for now and see how things go..." nonsense. I dealt with plenty of "specialists" who gave me those exact kinds of non-answers. To be honest, because they were so indecisive and couldn't give me a straight answer, I ended up refusing to have my other surgery with an ENT altogether.
Look, I’m not saying they aren't capable of doing a good job or whatever, but once you've been burned, you're naturally going to be super wary. It's just how it works. When you finally make the call to go in for a revision, the last thing you need is some surgeon who just leaves you hanging. You need someone who actually instills confidence and gives you straight answers about what to expect. I don't want some guy giving me "preparations" for a third surgery when he hasn't even successfully pulled off the second one. At that point, it feels less like a consultation and more like I'm just sitting there talking about fixing his previous mess.
Look, when it comes to Dr. Zambelli—who he’s been operating on, whether it was Severina or whoever else, and exactly whose bank account is paying the bills—that honestly isn't my business. I don't care enough to get swept up in all that drama. But I will say this: I’ve never once seen his name splashed across the headlines. Unlike those other celebrity surgeons who practically live in the tabloids, he’s always stayed pretty much under the radar.
Look, he did an amazing job for me, period. And honestly? I’ve been sharing that as my own firsthand experience with people who actually care about the results—not as some ammo for you to use for nitpicking or starting pointless back-and-forth arguments. That’s not what this forum is for. So, if you’ve got some major beef with Dr. Zambelli regarding who his former clients were or whether he charged them or not, go ahead and start a whole new thread for that. Leave this one alone.
Look, this is basically where we all hang out to talk about nose jobs—real stories from people who’ve actually gone through it, their personal experiences, and what the end result actually looks like!!!!!
