Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips?

Rachel Fisher97 -----> I actually had my piercing removed just 10 minutes before surgery... You aren't even allowed to have nail polish on—and honestly, why? It’s one of those things they don't fully explain to you. 😉

Elizabeth Fox57 said:So, I was wondering about this myself—you aren't even supposed to have nail polish on! And honestly, it feels like such a mystery. Why would they be that strict about it? It seems so specific, right? 😉

You really want to keep an eye on nail color! Think of it like a built-in dashboard for your body—just like a fuel gauge tells you when your car is running low, your nails can act as a visual indicator of your oxygen levels. If those oxygen concentrations start to dip, you'll actually see the color shift. It’s definitely one of those little things that's worth watching closely!

Hi everyone.

I’m getting ready for my second nose job, and I really hope this one actually works out. I was wondering if any of you here have gone through a revision surgery?
The Doctor who completely ruined my nose keeps dodging responsibility with all these excuses: he says I have thick skin, claims he can't make it any smaller because of my body type (5'7"/110 lbs), and insists it’ll take three years just to settle down. 🙂

I refuse to go back to him for another procedure, so I’m curious—who would you recommend for a secondary rhinoplasty? Personally, I’m leaning toward Glumičić since I really prefer those small, narrow noses. 😍

Also, is there even any hope that the Doctor who "fixed" my nose will offer to refund at least some of the money, or maybe just admit he messed up?

Betty Thompson45, I gotta ask—who actually trashed your nose?

And honestly, I doubt you’ll see a single cent in compensation, because if they paid up, they’d actually have to admit they messed up.😉

Good luck with the reconstructive surgery. Do the girls a favor and share what happened so they don't end up in the same mess.😁

Honestly, people rarely admit when they’ve truly messed up a procedure... and even if they do, I suspect they'd sooner offer you a free revision or a heavily discounted follow-up than actually refund your money. Still, there's no harm in asking...
Exactly—I'm curious who this surgeon is too. After all, we're all here to help one another by sharing our actual experiences...

One more thing—it's been seven weeks since my surgery... am I cleared to start using acne cleansers or spot treatments? My face has basically declared war on me lately.😉

Elizabeth Fox57 said:Yeah, nobody ever wants to admit they actually messed up... and even if they did, I honestly think they'd try to offer you some free secondary procedure or a cheap discount instead of just giving your money back... Still, I suppose it doesn't cost anything to ask...
Yeah, and I'm curious too about who this is... I mean, we're all here to help each other out with our experiences, right?

And there's one thing—it’s been 7 weeks since my surgery... am I allowed to use those acne-fighting face washes or creams yet???? My face has basically declared war on me.😉

I had my surgery with Dr. Miller and I really don't want to go back to him for a revision, let alone have him pay for it. He told me himself that if the Doctor doesn't get it right the first time, it's hard for anyone else to succeed later on..

I was using gels, creams, face masks... everything, just two weeks after my surgery. 😉

I actually visited Zambell for a consultation once... I know a girl who went to him for a secondary procedure, and she couldn't be happier with the results. Even Taylor Swift saw him after Glumičić essentially ruined her nose—apparently, he uses the most cutting-edge techniques available today...

Does anyone here have experience using various acne masks or gels? 😉

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Does anyone know how long I have to wait after surgery before I can get back into physical stuff, like running and things like that?

Hey everyone... I'm starting to spiral a little because my surgery date is creeping up on me. I went in for consultations with both Borić and Kinčl, and in the end, I decided to go with Kinčl. I've been trying so hard to stay off the internet just so I don't freak myself out, but honestly? It’s a losing battle. I stumbled upon some stuff online today claiming Kinčl botched a few procedures, and now I'm officially panicking. Has anyone here actually dealt with him before?

boldgardener14 said:Hey everyone... I’m starting to panic a little because my surgery date is getting so close. I went in for consultations with both Borić and Kinčl, and in the end, I decided to go with Kinčl. I tried really hard to stay off the internet so I wouldn't freak myself out, but honestly, it was useless. I read something online today claiming Kinčl messed up some surgeries, and now I'm spiraling. Does anyone here actually have experience working with him?

Look, for every single doctor out there, you're going to find both glowing reviews and total horror stories online. When I was prepping for my own surgery, I made the mistake of only looking for positive experiences, and I definitely miscalculated there.
I suppose the most critical thing is just feeling comfortable while you're talking to the surgeon—making sure you actually understand one another. No one can give you a 100% guarantee that the surgery will be perfect or that you'll be happy with the result, but then again, maybe it's worth the risk for a perfect nose. 😉

Wishing you the best of luck with the procedure. I hope you'll be back on the forum soon to brag about your new look. 😍

Has anyone here dealt with the Bagatin clinic in Chicago, and what was your experience like? I’ve finally decided to pull the trigger on rhinoplasty; I’ve got this bump on my nose that just absolutely wrecks my confidence.
The Bagatin clinic caught my eye because they show these 3D animations of what you look like now versus how your nose will look after the procedure. It felt pretty cool and high-tech. Honestly, the cost isn't the main issue—I can scrape the money together if I have to—it's more about making sure everything goes smoothly without any nasty complications. I want to know that the results are actually going to be what I'm hoping for. I mean, obviously, we have to be realistic and not expect total perfection, but hey, we're paying good money for this, right? I really hope everyone here who's planning surgery has a smooth recovery and gets exactly what they're looking for.🙂I’m pretty terrified of nose surgery, but I'd love to get it over with before I head off to college in October, haha.
Thanks for listening.

P.S. This bump actually happened because I fell on my face when I was a kid. I was thinking maybe I could go to my primary care doctor and tell her it's taking a toll on my mental health—you know, dealing with low self-esteem or depression—and see if she could write me a referral... I'm not sure if there's any way to get the surgery covered by Medicare or at least get a discount. I think I saw someone mentioning something like that on a forum once.

If anyone actually knows the deal with this, please feel free to shoot me a private message here on the forum.

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I, I’m hoping for the best too... I’ve heard nothing but glowing things about Borić; two of my friends are incredibly happy after their surgeries, and they say the compression garments are great, but during my consultation, he seemed pretty checked out. We were done in ten minutes flat 😢... so because of that, I headed over to Kinčl, who a colleague recommended! The problem is, I haven't been able to dig up much info on his actual surgical outcomes, and that's starting to worry me...

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While I spend my life digging through all this junk on the forum.. 🙂

Betty Thompson45 said:Hey everyone!

I’m actually getting ready for my second nose job—fingers crossed this one goes way more smoothly than the first... I was wondering if anyone here has ever had to go through a revision surgery?
The surgeon who basically wrecked my nose is totally dodging any responsibility by making excuses—he keeps telling me, "Oh, you just have thick skin, I can't make it any smaller because of your body type" (since I'm about 5'7" and 110 lbs), and then claiming it'll take three years just to settle down. 🙂

There is absolutely no way I'm going back to him, so I wanted to see if you guys have any recommendations for a secondary rhinoplasty? Personally, I'm leaning toward Glumičić because I really love those dainty, narrow noses. 😍

Also, does anyone know if there's any hope that the doctor who "fixed" my nose will offer a partial refund, or at least admit that things didn't go as planned?

It’s true that skin thickness definitely plays a role in the outcome. When someone has thicker skin, getting that super slim look can be a real challenge.
Plus, it’s all about how the nose fits with the rest of your facial features. Some people look amazing with tiny, narrow noses, while for others, it just doesn't quite work.

If you're looking into a revision, you should definitely schedule consultations with several different surgeons to find the right vibe and fit. If I had to pick, I’d highly recommend Dr. Zambell.

Susan Cooper23 said:The truth is, skin thickness matters. If you have thick skin, getting a super narrow nose is probably going to be tough.
Plus, it’s all about whether the shape actually fits your facial features. Some people look great with small, slim noses, and others just don't.

If you're seriously looking at revision surgery, I guess you should definitely consult with several surgeons to see who you vibe with best. Personally, I’d suggest Dr. Zambelli.

I know I can't get a totally thin nose. Honestly, even the thickness isn't the main issue—it's more that the tip still looks massive, and my nasal bones are flat on one side but then go bump-dent-bump on the other. Since I have a narrow face, I feel like my nose takes up half my entire face right now.😁
And if the lighting hits that bumpy side just right, it literally looks like my nose was snapped in two.😲

Do you happen to know roughly what Zambelli charges?

Betty Thompson45 said:I know I'll never get that super slim nose look—honestly, it’s not even the width that bothers me, it’s just that the tip stayed huge and one side of my nasal bone is totally flat while the other is just... bump-dent-bump... You know? Since I have a narrow face, it feels like my nose is basically taking up half my entire face right now! 😁
And if the lighting hits that bumpy side the wrong way, I look like someone actually snapped my nose in two pieces! 😲

Do you happen to know roughly what the prices are at Zambell's place?

I paid about $2,400 for my surgery. That price includes staying overnight at their clinic, too. Zambell is incredibly professional and really knows his stuff—seriously. From my own experience, I can tell you that patient satisfaction is his absolute top priority. Believe it or not, it's been exactly six months since my procedure, and since I haven't made it back to San Francisco for a follow-up yet (just been so busy!), Dr. Zambell actually called me yesterday! He wanted to check in on my breathing and make sure I was happy with how everything looks. He's just so down-to-earth and realistic—and I really want to emphasize that, because you run into surgeons who are all sweet talk and self-promotion, but their actual results are pretty terrible. You definitely shouldn't fall for smooth talkers; you've got to focus on what the surgeon actually produces!

Susan Cooper23 said:I paid $2,400 for the surgery. That includes staying overnight at their clinic. Zambell is extremely professional and highly capable. From my own experience, I can say patient satisfaction is his top priority. Actually, today marks exactly 6 months since the operation, and since I haven't made it back to San Francisco for a checkup yet (just haven't had the time to travel), Doctor called me yesterday to check on my breathing and see if I'm happy with the aesthetics. He’s realistic and down-to-earth—I'm emphasizing this because there are surgeons out there who are all sweet talk and self-praise, but their results are terrible, and you have to watch out for them. You shouldn't fall for pretty words; you need to focus strictly on the surgeon's actual results.

Ugh, just thinking about the money I spent on my nose and now I have to start saving up again... 🙂

Could you please send some photos of your nose to my inbox?