Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips?

Ashley Gomez said:Does anyone know a good pro who can teach me how to dim my eyes in photos? please!

rustygardener172, you really opened my eyes... I actually went out and grabbed half a liter of saline today for $3.25 🙏

Just a quick question for those who've been through this... How long did it take for your face to look normal again? I'm still pretty swollen—around the eyes and near the nose on the top left and bottom right—and my 🙄 nose looks like I just smeared grease all over it...

You could always just download Photoscape from the web; you can use it to 🙂

Ashley Gomez said:Does anyone know a good soul who can teach me how to blur eyes in photos? please

rustygardener172, you really opened my eyes to this... I actually went out and bought half a liter of saline today for $3.25 🙏

One question for the veterans here... how long did it take for your face to finally look normal? I’m still pretty swollen—around the eyes and then on the left side above my nose and down on the right. My 🙄 nose looks like I just smeared grease all over it...

I tried blurring them in Photoshop, but honestly, it’s way easier in Photoscape...Kimberly Baker13 had the right idea!

Ugh... as for that swelling... I can't say for sure. Maybe about a month? At least for that weird puffiness around the eyes. I was just looking back at my photos from the big surgery, three months post-op, and my nose still looked like a total balloon 😁
I feel like it's only in this last month that everything has finally settled down... and somehow, I think it looks even prettier now 😍

In Photoshop - filter - pixelate, there’s an option right there for pixelating... I don't remember the exact setting by heart, but just play around with them all and you'll find it.

I swear my nose is growing—it feels like it's getting bigger every day. 😳

Thanks, I'll definitely give that a shot as soon as I can carve out some more free time...

Just wanted to share a little win— 😁 my hair loss finally hit a plateau out of nowhere, literally overnight 🙏🙏 🙏

There’s still some thinning left, but the difference is night and day. Honestly, it feels like a massive weight has been lifted off my shoulders 😍

Hey girls! So, I’m already at the four-and-a-half-week mark since my surgery, and honestly, I can't believe how fast the time has flown by! My nose bridge—you know, that upper part—has totally settled down, though the tip is still feeling a little bit puffy. Overall, though, things are looking way better and I am seriously loving the results! My skin is still acting a bit wonky, but I'm crossing my fingers that it starts behaving soon; plus, my nose is still dealing with a bunch of blackheads, but at least the peeling has finally stopped. The one thing that's actually bugging me is these yellowish bruises under my eyes—they just won't budge! It makes me look like I have massive dark circles, which is kind of annoying. These yellow spots have been hanging around for two weeks now. How long did you guys have to deal with stuff like that? Did anyone find any specific creams or products that helped clear them up faster?
I've been taking B vitamins for my skin, hair, and nails, and while I definitely noticed a difference there, they haven't done a single thing for these stubborn yellow under-eye patches...

velvetrider18 said:So, here’s an update from a girl who is already nearly four and a half weeks out from her surgery—I honestly can't believe how fast the time has flown! The bridge of my nose, that upper section, has settled beautifully, though the tip is still carrying a little bit of swelling. Overall, I feel so much better and I am absolutely thrilled with how everything looks. My skin isn't quite back to its prime yet, but I’m hopeful it’ll improve; plus, while my nose is currently a bit of a magnet for blackheads, at least the skin isn't peeling away anymore. My one real worry right now is these yellowish bruises under my eyes. They just won't budge! It feels like I have these permanent, massive dark circles, and it's been two weeks of looking like this. How long did you all deal with those? Did anyone find any specific creams or treatments to help speed up the process?
I’ve been taking B vitamins for my skin, hair, and nails, and while I definitely notice a difference there, they haven't done a thing for these yellow patches under my eyes...

Just rub some margarine or butter under your eyes and see what happens...

hey everyone.. 😉

So, about 5 or 6 years ago, I had this accident and my nose got totally messed up (deviation 😕). Honestly, I used to have such a great profile and everything... but now one side of my nose looks twice as big as the other... plus, I've been having some annoying trouble breathing... 🙄

A few days ago, I was chatting with my sister (who’s actually specializing in this right now) and she told me it should be pretty easy to fix... but the real catch is my age. I’m turning 16 in two weeks, and I really want to get this sorted before the school year kicks off...
My parents aren't exactly thrilled about my decision, but they've kind of come to terms with it...

so, what I really want to know is: is it actually possible to do this at my age?

I'm not even that scared because I just want it done... I wouldn't say I'm super self-conscious about it, but let's be real, there are definitely moments... 😢

HELP please! 🙏 🙏 🙏

Maria Garcia81 said:hey everyone.. 😉

About 5 or 6 years ago, I had an accident and my nose got totally crooked (a deviation 😕). I used to have such a great profile and everything... now one side looks twice as big as the other... plus I have some slight trouble breathing... 🙄

A few days ago I was talking to my sister (who's currently specializing in medicine) and she told me it can be fixed without any issues... but the real hurdle is my age. I'll be turning 16 in two weeks and I really want to get this sorted before the school year starts...
My parents aren't exactly thrilled about my decision, but they've accepted it...

So, I'm wondering if it's even possible to do this given how young I am?

I'm not terrified or anything because I really want this... I don't have massive complexes about it, but there are definitely moments... 😢

HELP please! 🙏 🙏 🙏

It’s probably not recommended to go this early since your nose is still going to change shape as you grow. But since yours is due to an injury, I think you can do it—you'll likely just need your parents' signature. Some doctors will see you at 17, while others won't until you're 18; it just depends.

I just pulled my tampons out and now I have this weird, runny stuff dripping from my nose, oh my god 😲 was it like this for any of you guys???? How should I clean this up??? Am I allowed to blow my nose??? Taking the tampons out wasn't painful, but it was honestly just gross, gross, gross... I seriously felt like someone was pulling two huge, slimy red worms right out of my nose. 🙂🙂🙂

Emily Nguyen2 said:Taking out a tampon doesn't really hurt, but it's just gross—seriously, ugh. It felt like someone was pulling two massive, slimy red worms right out of my nose. 🙂🙂 🙂

🤣 Oh, totally. Though personally, it actually did hurt for me. I wouldn't dream of doing it again without some normabel or something to numb things down... 🙂

Hey everyone, I noticed this group is mostly women. I figured it’d be only fair to jump in and share my own experience here.
Basically, last week I went in for nose surgery at the Tončić clinic. It was purely cosmetic—thank God, there were no functional issues to fix.
The procedure was done under general anesthesia, performed by a younger doctor while being supervised by a senior one.
For all the ladies out there, let me tell you: anesthesia isn't some big scary monster, so there's really nothing to fear. As for the guys who are nervous? Honestly, just stay home and have a drink instead.
I also want to give a shout-out to all the nurses for how they treated the patients; then again, I didn't show up with an insurance voucher, haha.
The total came to $10k, which I think is fair. If I end up loving the results, I might just tip them extra.

Part two.
Once those tampons were finally removed, the feeling was indescribable—I felt like I could finally breathe through my brain.
The actual removal wasn't painful for me, though I see some people had a rougher time... I guess it varies from case to case, or depending on the nurse. In my case, the nurse handled the 😁
Someone asked about that weird discharge; from what I gathered, it's just a cream applied to speed up the healing process, so you just have to deal with that "leaking" sensation for a bit.
Right now, I’m still breathing way more through my mouth than my nose since everything is pretty stuffed up, which is driving me absolutely insane.

Quick question for those of you who have survived this ordeal: once the splint comes off, is it a bad idea to head to the beach to help the scars heal?
Also, after how long is it okay to go get a facial? (I know it's different for everyone, but I'm looking for a ballpark estimate.)

Best,

Emily Nguyen2 said:It’s probably not a great idea to do it this early since your nose shape is still going to settle. Since you're dealing with an accident/injury, I think you might be able to go ahead, but you'll likely need a parent's signature. Depending on the doctor, they might let you do it at 17, or they might hold out until you're 18—it really varies.

redsailor64 said:Hey everyone, looks like it's mostly women in here. Thought it’d be fair if I shared my own experience.
Basically, I had nose surgery last week at the Tončić clinic. My case was purely cosmetic—thank God, no functional issues to deal with.
The procedure was done under general anesthesia, performed by a junior doctor while a senior one supervised.
For the ladies reading this, just know the anesthesia isn't anything to fear. Don't sweat it. As for the guys who are scared? Maybe just stay home and have a drink instead.
Huge shoutout to all the nurses for how they treated the patients, even though I didn't show up with an insurance referral, haha.
The total came to $10,000, which I think is pretty fair. If I end up loving the results, I'll definitely leave a glowing review.

Part 2.
Once those tampons were removed, man, what a feeling. It felt like I could finally breathe again.
The actual removal wasn't painful for me, though I see some people had a rougher time... I guess it depends on the person and the doctor. For me, the nurse handled the 😁
Someone asked about that discharge—from what I gathered, it's just a cream applied to help the wounds heal faster. You just have to deal with that leaking sensation for a bit.
Right now, I'm still breathing through my mouth way more than my nose because everything is so stuffed up, which is incredibly annoying.

Question for anyone who has been through this: after the splint comes off, is it a good idea to head to the beach to help with the scarring?
Also, how soon can I get back to getting my face cleaned up professionally? (I know it's different for everyone, but just looking for a rough timeframe.)

Best,

Thanks for the reply 🙂
Wait, so I'm not supposed to blow that mucus out?? Oh man, I already blew everything out and now I'm stressing.😢

I read somewhere on the forum that going to the beach is fine, maybe even recommended, but I'd double-check with the surgeon just to be safe. I'll let you know what I find out.

Take care,

I’m heading into the hospital this Monday for surgery. It isn't fear, per se, just a certain sense of anticipation. I actually feel quite a bit of confidence in my surgeon; he took the time to explain exactly what he intends to do, promising he won't just give me a tiny nose, but will instead refine it to suit my face. His plan is to slightly narrow it, smooth out the bridge, and give the tip a subtle lift, though he was very adamant that I won't end up looking like Blanka Vlašić. 🙂
If anyone here happens to know the specific procedure, I'd appreciate the insight. What should I expect when I arrive? Do I need to bring specific clothing to change into, or is there a certain protocol? Also, how soon after the operation will I be lucid again? I have a general idea since I have a contact at the Mayo Clinic and a nurse explained the post-op care to me—things like keeping my head elevated, avoiding bending over, and being careful to prevent any impact. She mentioned I'll definitely have bruising, but if anyone has firsthand experience and can share the reality of it, I would truly value that information.

My nose is feeling stuffed up again, even though I already took the tampons out. This sticky mucus is really starting to worry me. I can't blow it away, and I can't seem to clear it out either. I feel like I've scrolled through this entire forum, but I haven't seen anyone else mention anything like this—or maybe I just missed it:-S
Has anyone else dealt with something similar to this?

If you’re planning to stay overnight, here is what you should pack:
underwear
a towel
toothbrush
toothpaste
pajamas
slippers
socks
tissues
lip balm

Here’s how it went for me:
I packed enough stuff as if I were heading to a beach resort for a month 😂>
My sister took me to my room. I had to change into pajamas without a bra and some special compression stockings she provided. Then the anesthesiologist showed up, and we went over the sedation plan. Just a heads-up: you can't have any nail polish on, you have to take off all your jewelry, wipe off all your makeup, and so on. He had to ask if I was on any medications, if this was my first surgery, if I’d eaten recently—the anesthesiologist needs to know everything. YOU CANNOT EAT FOR 12 HOURS BEFORE SURGERY IF YOU ARE GOING UNDER. Finally, I filled out some paperwork regarding the anesthesia. When the specialist explained all the potential risks, I honestly felt so terrified I considered jumping out the window 😁. That was the moment the fear really hit me; before that, I was actually looking forward to "the big day." Then the doctor arrived. He took some photos and we double-checked the surgical details one last time.
He led me into the OR. They slid one arm into my pajama sleeve while they administered the anesthesia through the other. Within two minutes, I was snoring 🙂. All I remember is hearing my sister ask the doctor, "What's going on with the blood?" That’s about it. Honestly, the surgery itself is the easiest part of the whole ordeal.
Then comes the waking up phase. I could feel the anesthesiologist pulling the tube out of my throat, and I remember struggling against it. The anesthesiologist kept telling me to breathe deeply and tried to soothe me. But in my head, I think I was dreaming that someone was trying to choke me, because I was thrashing my head around like crazy 😁. They moved me from the OR back to a room in a hospital bed. I woke up after about two hours, and my visitor was already there 🙂. The nurse looked after me all night long. You really need to keep up with your fluids. Personally, I didn't deal with any nausea at all. I was able to stand up almost immediately. Plus, I didn't have any bruising or swelling. Nothing! 🙂 It really caught me off guard. By the next day, after getting my bandages changed, I was already cleared to go home. They even gave me extra gauze to manage things at home.
The hardest part for me was dealing with the nasal packing. Eating and drinking was such a struggle. It felt like everything was going straight into my nose. My mouth was constantly parched, my lips were cracked, and the heat was just unbearable. I was so nervous I just wanted to rip everything off my body. If anyone on a forum says they're mostly afraid of breathing through their mouth, I used to think, "How bad could it be? Like having a cold?" But it isn't even close; it is way, way worse. Sleeping on my back was miserable, too. I’d wake up every thirty minutes, just waiting for morning to come. My throat was a bit sore, too.
After six days, I FINALLY got the packing removed. It felt like the doctor was pulling two massive, slimy, bloody worms out of my nose. It wasn't painful, but it was just... gross. Seriously, revolting. My advice? Close your eyes when they pull them out. It takes about two seconds. And then, I could FINALLY breathe. It was such a beautiful, yet strange sensation. Now, I'm just dealing with some weird mucus that’s clogging my nose again, so I'm back to mouth-breathing, though eating and drinking is a little more manageable now.

slyjackal14, just pray to God, and everything will be okay. Don't worry. I'm wishing you so much luck, and I hope you'll be happy and satisfied with your new nose.

@redsailor64 - salt water is great for cleaning things up, but honestly, it can be pretty harsh on open wounds and might actually slow down the healing process.

@velvetrider18 - you might want to look into those skin, nails, and hair vitamins from Solgar; they include an MSM complex which could really help.

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steelangler88 said:so....
here's one half-profile shot
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images...rofilnovi.jpg/
another half-profile (an even bigger disaster)
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images...rofilnovi.jpg/

and my full profile
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images...rofilnovi.jpg/

The size is driving me crazy, especially in that second half-profile shot.😢
I'm really wondering if anyone else has dealt with something similar, and how things turned out for you in the end?

Honestly, I’d be perfectly happy with how things look now. If I were in your shoes, I wouldn't even go through with a Reoperation. You really need to think this one through. What if—God forbid—it ends up looking even worse? What then? Personally, I think your nose looks lovely; you don't actually need another surgery.
What does everyone else think?

Honestly, I think steelangler88 is losing it a little. Please, just stop obsessing over your nose! It’s actually great—it’s the perfect size and looks beautiful, I swear on my life. I know how your mind is working right now, but seriously, there is absolutely no reason for this. Forget about any other surgery; just drop it. You’ll just end up becoming addicted to these procedures... trust me, your nose isn't going to look any better after a third one. All you'll get is a new tiny detail to stress out about, and you'll still never feel satisfied. Just stop staring at it and call it a day. It really is lovely and definitely not too big. I actually went through this exact surgery myself because I wanted to fix a nose that looked totally crooked, but I wasn't looking for a tiny button nose. And thank God I didn't get one! After my procedure, I got a bit obsessed thinking it was too big (you know, the whole "I wish it were smaller" loop), but now I’m starting to see that it’s not huge, nor is it tiny—it’s just a normal nose, and it’s exactly what it should be. We are who we are, and no amount of surgery is ever going to give us that impossible ideal. Everyone chases perfection, but let me tell you, perfection doesn't exist. One single procedure is more than enough for most people to enhance their features, and that’s the whole point of surgery, not to achieve some impossible, flawless standard. (Unless there are rare medical exceptions—I actually had to go in a second time due to an accident). Besides, it's not like our entire existence revolves around the damn nose on our faces and everyone is just staring at it. Go do something else with your brains, haha, and stop letting this consume you.
Just so you know, after my own surgery, my nose isn't 100% perfectly straight, and while it is slightly smaller, it isn't "small." It's just normal. It doesn't have to be breathtakingly beautiful. It doesn't have to be. I've finally learned to accept it for what it is.

Maria Hall92 said:Honestly, I think steelangler88 is losing it. Stop overanalyzing your nose; it’s actually great, the size is perfect, and it looks lovely—I swear. I get how you're feeling, but there really isn't a reason to worry. Forget about any other surgery. You just end up becoming addicted to them. Trust me, a third surgery won't make it look better. You'll just find something else to obsess over, and you'll never be satisfied. Just stop staring at it and call it a day. It's genuinely nice and definitely not big. I had my own procedure because I wanted to fix a crooked nose, but I didn't want a tiny one. Thank God I don't have a tiny nose. After my surgery, I got a bit obsessed with the idea that it was too large (thinking I wanted it smaller, blah blah), but now I'm starting to see that it's not big, nor is it small. It's just normal, and it's what I have. We are who we are; no amount of surgery is ever going to give me exactly what I want. Everyone wants perfection, but that doesn't exist. One surgery is plenty for most people to improve their nose, which is the whole point of the procedure, not to achieve perfection. (Unless there are exceptions; I ended up having two because of an accident). And it's not like we just have a damn nose on our faces for everyone to stare at. Heal your minds, haha, and stop obsessing over it...
After my surgery, my nose isn't 100% straight, and while it's slightly smaller, it isn't "small." It's normal. It doesn't have to be stunning. It doesn't. I've accepted it for what it is.

Nice one, micek 👍 😍

Rachel Fisher97 said:Way to go, little guy!👍 😍

^^ Thanks. Well, if that's how it's going to be.