Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips?

Taylor Miller10 said:I sent you that message again... you should have it now. 🙂

Yeah, yeah... maybe we'll run into each other if my folks don't grill me the second I walk through the door after hearing about work.

I don't know who told you that, but I was there for 9 days—which was way too long for me... When I was there for two months, the doctors during rounds used to mess with me, joking that I'd probably be stuck here until Easter 🤣 oh, by the way, I asked if I could head out after they removed the tampon, but they told me to stay put. Maybe they're actually slammed right now, whatever... it doesn't bother me, but I'm hoping to be home soon 🙂)

Lisa Edwards said:Don't worry, it'll pass. My scars 😬 took forever to fade too, especially that little line under my right eye. Maybe just try covering it with some concealer when you head out... I remember once people on the subway were giving me such weird looks, and I didn't even realize why until later. Poor things probably thought someone had jumped me or that I just had massive dark circles, haha. 🤣

Yeah... I know the feeling. I felt like Quasimodo a few times, especially the day my doctor removed my cast. I was riding the bus and people were looking at me with such pained expressions. I guess it wasn't surprising since I was all swollen and bruised up, plus those marks... it was pretty intense!
But it's fine, the surgeon did a good job on my nose this time, so I'm happy now 😍

I didn't have any bruising at all 😁 once I got the mold off, I just had this slightly yellowish tint right by my nose, nothing crazy though—it cleared up in like a week max 😁 heheh

So, I’m scheduled for my appointment on February 1st with Dr. Ostojić, and honestly, after scrolling through all the comments online, I’ve started feeling a little hesitant... though I’m not backing out just yet. I heard he tends to go a bit overboard with the nasal shapes, but I made sure to tell him during our consultation that I am definitely not looking for that kind of result. He even showed me a photo of how he envisions my new nose looking, but I think I already forgot what it actually looked like... at this point, I really just want my septum piercing removed and a slight refinement. I’m trying not to dwell on everyone else's bad experiences, even though so many people complain that while their profiles look better, they end up looking a bit off from the front—that’s my biggest worry, really. I'm just scared the new nose won't actually fit my other facial features, but I guess it'll probably turn out fine.😲If anyone here has actually been to see him, could you please share some photos? thanks!

Grace Gonzalez88 - go to him... he's good, nothing else to say about it.
I think I might have actually traumatized that guy just because of his annoying nose, haha.

Heh, I’m probably going to give him a hard time about it too, mostly because I’m pretty certain a nose like that just wouldn't suit me... anyway, how did your own nose turn out after seeing Dr. Miller? Are you actually happy with the results??🙂😁

Grace Gonzalez88 said:Haha, I might just tease him about it too, mostly because I'm certain a nose like that wouldn't suit me at all... anyway, how did yours turn out with Dr. Smith? Are you happy with it??🙂 😁

I guess I've always felt like a slightly upturned nose was my only option, so I’ve always been eyeing the same styles, haha. It’s looking okay so far—it's still pretty swollen, but it definitely has that lift I wanted!😍
The tricky thing with these procedures is that they always look one way at first, then they settle down later... if you read through this whole thread, you'll see plenty of people saying the same thing.

I’m honestly just counting down the days until I can finally get this over with, and I’m really hoping for a good outcome... though I guess I’m caught in this weird loop where I’m panicking one minute and then feeling pretty eager to just move on the next, haha.

Nancy Perez74 said:😲😲😲 a month? Or several months???
That’s brutal—way too long. But hey, at least I know what I'm in for. Hopefully this clears up for me eventually; as long as it isn't permanent, I guess I can deal.

My experience with hydrocortisone... I handled my blue patches using some Aveeno cream. I made sure to keep it out of my eyes, applied it once a night for five days, and everything cleared right up.🙂

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restlessrider14 said:Here’s my experience... I just used some Vaseline to deal with the blue bruising. I made sure to stay away from my eyes, and after about five days of applying it every night, everything finally started to smooth out.🙂

It’s looking alright, actually. I don't think there's much to worry about since that stuff under my eye seems to be fading... it'll probably be fine.

Has anyone ever actually heard of this doctor before? I didn't even realize this clinic was running things out in San Diego 😁
But hey, if you’re short on cash, this looks like a solid way to save about a grand 😁 So if anyone’s been there, hit me up and let me know how it went 🤣

My cousin recently underwent surgery to fix a deviated septum. While she was under, she actually used a connection through an aunt working at the hospital to see if they could smooth out her profile and get rid of a bump on the bridge. Now she’s wondering if anyone else has gone down this path?
Is it actually feasible for surgeons to perform minor aesthetic tweaks during a functional procedure like that? 😁

Okay... I am officially spiraling. I’m absolutely terrified because my surgery is tomorrow.
It's a septoplasty combined with rhinoplasty.
The one thing eating me alive right now is how confused I was during my consultation. I told the surgeon I wanted him to narrow my nasal passages and refine the shape, but I completely failed to mention that the tip needs work too because it's too bulbous.
Dammit, he’s actually going to notice that, right? Or am I just delusional?
I am panicking because I’m scared I’ll end up looking ridiculous with thin nostrils but still stuck with this potato nose.
For the record, the nose isn't even particularly long or large; it’s just thick and blunt.

To make matters worse, I can't find a single shred of information on this forum about Dr. Maksimilian, who is performing the procedure!

HELP, someone please help before I lose my mind!!!!!!!

Taylor Miller10 said:Okay... I am now COMPLETELY freaking out because my surgery is tomorrow.
Septoplasty and rhinoplasty.
The only thing absolutely eating at me is how confused I was during the consultation—I told the doctor he should narrow my nasal passages and make my nose look better, but I totally forgot to mention fixing the tip since it's a bit fleshy.
Damn it, surely he'll see that?
I'm panicking because I'm terrified of ending up looking ridiculous with narrow nostrils and a bulbous nose.
For what it's worth, it's not actually long or huge, just kind of chunky.

And there isn't a single thing on this forum about Dr. Maksimilian, who is performing my surgery!!!

HELP, HELP, I'm going to lose my mind!!!!!!!

A good surgeon will know exactly what needs to be done, whether you explicitly stated it or not. Regardless, you'll have one last chat about everything right before the procedure—that's when you tell him exactly what's on your mind. Don't worry 😉 good luck!

I’m still totally bugging out over my nose bridge—it just curves the wrong way...🙂 🙂 🙂

Thank you all so much!🙂
I am honestly so worked up about this that I’ve actually run a fever of 99.5—which I am sincerely hoping breaks by tomorrow morning!!! Phew...

Look, people, seriously—don't lose your minds if your nose looks a little crooked or if one nostril seems slightly bigger than the other. It’s totally normal! Some folks bounce back fast and their nose settles into its final shape in maybe 3 or 4 months after surgery, but others (like me, for example) have to wait a full year before everything finally falls into place....☕

Megan Wright39 said:Guys, seriously, don't stress if your tip looks a little crooked or if one nostril seems slightly bigger than the other.... It's totally normal. Some people bounce back super fast and their nose settles in just 3-4 months, while others (like me!) have to wait a whole year before everything finally looks right....☕

Are you sure about that? 🤔 What did your nose look like before?

I'm honestly terrified that they set the mold unevenly during surgery, so it shaped itself crooked while in the cast and now I'm just stuck with it like this! 🙂 🙂 🙂

Megan Wright39 said:Look, don't stress if your tip looks a bit crooked or one nostril seems slightly off... it's totally normal. Some people bounce back quickly and their nose settles in 3-4 months after surgery, while others—myself included—have to wait a full year before everything actually lands where it should be....☕

If you still can't breathe properly after 6 months, it isn't normal—especially for those who had a deviated septum and went under the knife just to have the nose tilt or the septum shift again. My doctor told me at my first follow-up that if things weren't straight by the 6-month mark, I needed to come back. Well, here I am. I need another surgery. Just my luck. 😬 I could have waited a year like some people, but when you can't breathe—which was the whole reason for the surgery in the first place—you can't just sit there. Better to see the doctor after 6 months to get an actual exam. Everything happening early on is fine, but if it’s still wonky after 6 months or a year, then something's wrong. 😬

brightotter21 said:I'm honestly terrified that they set the mold unevenly during the process, and now my nose has basically shaped itself to that crooked mold and is stuck that way forever. 🙂 🙂 🙂

Same issue here. I think my stitches came out too early, so it didn't heal right and my septum shifted again. Who knows what actually happened... but at least I can go back in for another procedure, and they admitted it was their mistake—just my luck, I guess. Go see the surgeon who did the job, tell them exactly what's going on, and ask how to fix it. They might suggest a revision surgery. 😁😁

Lisa Edwards Ugh, I wish! It’s such a massive trek to get to his office, honestly... 😢

So, when did your stitches start falling out? Like, does anyone actually know roughly how many stitches go into a nose?
I’ve already had 4 fall out in just about half a month since my surgery. Plus, there are still two stubborn ones tucked right in the corner of my tip that aren't budging anytime soon. I bet I still have more hiding in the middle too, because everything from the right side is gone and I'm just left with this one lone stitch on the left!