Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips?

Kimberly Hughes17 said:Hey ladies, I was wondering if any of you have some insight here... will it be an issue if I'm on day 5 of my cycle on the day of my surgery? (It’s basically wrapping up). I didn't plan it this way, things just got a little thrown off schedule...
Thanks in advance

I actually had my surgery on day 5 of my cycle. I just used a light pad, and I told the staff that I was pretty much finished with it 😁 they didn't really check (at least not as far as I could tell🤷)

Kimberly Hughes17 said:Hey ladies, I need some insight from those of you who have been through this—will it be an issue if my surgery falls on the fifth day of my cycle? It’s basically winding down, but things didn't exactly go according to my original schedule... everything just got a bit thrown off.
Thanks in advance.

I was actually on my third day of my period right when I had my nose surgery—honestly, there was just some light bleeding, nothing out of the ordinary, and it didn't interfere with anything at all. Just a pad in my underwear and everything went super !!😉Honestly, I even had my abdominal surgery right in the middle of my period—but back then, I just used a tampon because during an abdominal procedure, you have to be completely naked. The only thing that actually gets noted on your medical charts is that you're on your period, and that’s it—plus, in my case, they added a specific note stating that I had a tampon in.😉

Olivia Gonzalez17 said:Look, at a private clinic like the Dr. Toncic Clinic, they won't give you any trouble—they'll take care of you. But trying to get surgery at a major hospital like the Mayo Clinic while you're dealing with that kind of blood loss? Forget about it. There's absolutely no chance they’ll touch you until that's sorted out—and honestly, it feels like it's coming down to the very last second. Why don't you just pick up the phone, call them, and ask?😁

That’s just plain wrong.🙂Look, please don't try to lecture me or spread misinformation if you aren't absolutely certain about what you're saying—it’s unhelpful. I had my surgery at Dubrava KB, and everything went perfectly smooth—no issues whatsoever. One thing that definitely needs to be emphasized is whether or not someone is on their period; while it might not be strictly mandatory in every single case, there’s no reason to make a fuss about it. I really don't see why some doctors feel the need to turn that into such a massive ordeal when they should just leave it alone.

By the way—you really need to make sure you mention the menstrual issues to the anesthesiologist at the hospital. 🙂

Please, I really need some help! 🙂 Has anyone here had recent surgery with Dr. Glusac or Dr. Davor Đepina? I'm really curious to hear about your experiences. 🤷

I might as well share my own experience; I had surgery on February 28th at Rijeka Hospital, performed by Dr. Komljenovic.
The goal was to correct a deviated septum and straighten my nose, since it’s always been crooked.
The procedure itself went fine, but the anesthesia absolutely wrecked me—I was vomiting all day (something looking like black coffee), and it didn't stop until around 1 AM.
When they removed the packing after four days, there was some bleeding, and breathing through my nose felt incredibly difficult right after. Things are slowly improving now, thanks to saline rinses and Gelositin.
I went in for a checkup today to have the cast removed. While the nose is straight now, it looks weirdly elongated and just... off (I suppose that will settle eventually). For the most part, my nose feels numb, and it’s particularly uncomfortable whenever I yawn.😁

Is it just me, or has everyone gone totally silent? Is nobody getting surgery anymore? 😢😢

So here I am writing this 🙂—I just had surgery at the Mayo Clinic and honestly, I look terrible 🙂. Does anyone else here still have a hump on their nose? 😢

Hey everyone! 🙂
I had my surgery 4 days ago at the hospital, and my nose is so swollen right now that I guess I can't really see any major changes yet.

Amy Myers95
Which hospital did you have the surgery at?

William Robinson80 said:Amy Myers95
Which hospital were you operated in?

I'm curious too—William Robinson80, were you also in for surgery?

I had surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Indianapolis with Dr. Zubcic 🙂 I mainly went in because of my breathing issues, so I figured I might as well get my nose reshaped too. The hump is gone now, though I guess it'll just take some time for the swelling to go down

briskmason42 said:I'm curious too. William Robinson80, did you actually have the surgery?

I wasn't, but I've got a check-up scheduled at Dubrava KB.

Hey there

Newbie on the forum here... HELp me out

I'm still totally torn; should I go private or stick to the regular route?
The more I read through these threads, the more confused I get.. 🤷

Has anyone here actually dealt with the Bagatin clinic or seen Dr. Zgaljardic?
16 $0.00 over at Bagatin.. and I'm just a college student🙂

What's the verdict based on your experiences (is the price actually worth the quality)?!
Thanks!!

I had septoplasty surgery. 🙂
The breathing issues and frequent nosebleeds from the pressure were getting to be too much.

It was at Vinogradski, with Dr. Kalogjera... honestly, I think he's one of the best ENT specialists in America.

One day of prep + the surgery + five days of recovery. I had general anesthesia. On the first day after the procedure, there was enough pain that I needed an injection, but after two days, I was just taking Advil and that was pretty much it.

In my experience, how you react to anesthesia really depends on the person. For instance, the night before surgery, I had a Chicago-style pizza around 5 AM, and then I had a cigarette in the morning (I’m smarter now and don't smoke anymore), and I didn't have any side effects at all. It was the same with my other surgeries... basically, anesthesia is a breeze for me, whereas my husband almost threw up his stomach during both of his operations—it was like something out of a horror movie.

There was a woman with me who was undergoing "full nose reconstruction"—you know, when they break it and have to put it back together. 🙂
With her swollen face, dark circles all over, and constant tearing from her eyes... I don't know how she felt, but she looked terrible.

Everyone has to make their own choice. Some corrections can be painful, but some people really do have issues with their noses, and if they want to change them, why not?

My advice on going private 🙂 I ended up in the hospital and everything went south 🙂 now I'm just waiting six months so I can finally get my corrective surgery, but time is dragging so slowly 🙂
Bagatin and Zgaljardic mostly do open surgery, which personally terrifies me. Davor Đepina offers a good price at 1800 dollars, and Toncic is about the same, so I'm torn between Glusac and Đepina. Glusac hasn't given me a quote yet, so I'm not sure, but I know it ranges from 11000-$5000 depending on how complex the procedure is
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Karen Long35 said:Hey there

New to the forum... HELP

I'm still on the fence; should I go private or not?
The more I read, the more confused I get... 🤷

Does anyone here have experience with the Bagatin clinic or Dr. Zgaljardic?
16 $0.00 at Bagatin... and I'm just a college student🙂

What are your experiences regarding value for money (price vs. quality)?!
Thanks!!

I’ve got a bump on my nose too, hm, it’s actually pretty great 🙂 though honestly, Miami is a top-tier place for nose surgery. Then again, if you really want a bump, why bother fixing it? It’s not like it's easy to manufacture one from scratch! hahaha 🙂

briskmason42 said:So here I am, writing this: 🙂 after my surgery in the States, my nose looks terrible 🙂 does anyone else here still have a bump left on their nose? 😢

Hello!!
Today marks my fourth day since the surgery.
Yesterday, I accidentally "bumped" my nose a bit harder than intended by reflex, and today I was laughing—I just couldn't help myself ( 🙂 )—and I felt this pain in my nose. Now I'm honestly a little worried that I might have shifted something or something like that..??? I know the nose isn't made of paper, but still.. I'm nervous..🙂
On another note, the bleeding finally stopped today, though I'm still only breathing through one nostril.. I'm planning to start using the nasal rinse once the packing is removed (day 7)
Any advice?? Puuunooo Thanks

wanderingnomad13 said:Hey!!
It's my fourth day post-op.
Yesterday I accidentally "touched" my nose a bit too hard—just a reflex—and today I was laughing (couldn't help myself, honestly 🙂 ) and felt this pain in my nose. Now I'm spiraling thinking I might have shifted something or whatever..??? I know the nose isn't made of paper, but still.. I'm freaking out..🙂
Anyway, the bleeding finally stopped today, but I'm still breathing through just one nostril.. I'm planning to start rinsing once they take the packing out (day 7)
Any advice?? Thank youuu so much

Don't sweat it. 😉
As soon as I got my packing out, I ended up scratching my entire nose with my hand while pulling off a T-shirt (total idiot, what can I say) and nothing happened. And as for laughing—that won't hurt you either, it just stings. There were times I wanted to laugh so bad that I’d just keep going until the pain started cutting through me, then I'd have to open my mouth and hold my cheeks with my fingers until the urge passed. 😁

Regarding the rinsing—I actually started on day 3 (they took my tampons out after 48 hours, and then the next morning I started using the saline spray)... so maybe that was day 4. :uncertain:

Anyway, good luck! 😉

wanderingnomad13 said:Hello!!
Today marks my fourth day since the surgery...
I accidentally hit my nose a bit too hard yesterday... then today I started laughing and just couldn't stop myself... 🙂 Then I felt this pain in my nose, and now I'm terrified I might have actually shifted something or something like that...??? I know the nose isn't made of paper, but still... I'm scared...🙂
Anyway, the bleeding finally stopped today, but I'm still breathing through only one nostril... Planning to start the rinsing once the molds are out (day 7)...
Any advice?? Please... thanks...

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😢 Ugh... my inbox isn't even full, and I just got messages from others too. I actually have about 30 unread ones because I was just cleaning things out... Maybe it's just a system glitch or something.🤷
Please try again!

casualbison3 said:Don't worry about a thing. 😉
As soon as I took the mold off, I accidentally scratched my whole nose while pulling my shirt over my head (total klutz, honestly), and I was fine. And as for laughing—laughing won't hurt you, though it might sting a bit. I wanted to laugh, but I’d just end up laughing until that sharp pain started cutting through me, and then I'd have to open my mouth and hold my cheeks with my fingers until the urge passed. 😁
Anyway, good luck! 😉

Thanks so much!! I was actually really scared, it wasn't a great experience.🙂
Now I'm just waiting for my right nostril to "start working" again. The left one is breathing perfectly fine, but the right one is still stuck...🤷
Maybe it'll clear up once I start using the nasal spray (I'm planning to start tomorrow).
My doctor mentioned any saline solution should work—like Aquamaris or Sterimar... Which ones have worked best for you guys??
Thanks again