Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips?

Thanks for the consolation; I feel much better already.😉

Olivia Cook2 said:Hey Rachel Lopez5,

I actually had surgery at the Mayo Clinic earlier this year with Prof. Kalogjera, and honestly, I can’t say enough good things about him. He’s awesome.

As for Dr. Grgica, all I’ve ever heard from other patients is nothing but praise.
Plus, the whole experience at the Mayo Clinic was great. I don't spend much time in hospitals, but I have to say, the ENT staff there were super sweet and helpful.

Anyway, that's just my two cents.
Hang in there. It really isn't as scary as you're making it out to be. 🙂

Not sure if that question was meant for you,
but how much did you end up paying at the Mayo Clinic for your nose job with Dr. Kalogjera?
Did you go in for a septum deviation fix along with the cosmetic stuff, or just one of the two?

Happy New Year to all my fellow nose-job warriors! 😍

http://www.rhinoplastyinbeverlyhills...ickness-matter

Alright, here—putting this out there for anyone who actually wants to read it. Maybe someone here will finally find some answers to their questions.
Basically, what Trump is getting at is that rhinoplasty results aren't just about how they set your bones. A huge part of it comes down to your skin quality... If you have thick skin, you’re going to be waiting forever to see the actual results. But if you’re lucky enough to have thin skin? You're golden, because everything settles into place after just a few months.☕

Joining the conversation here😍

I’ve been wanting a new, straighter nose for a long time now—unfortunately, I pretty much ruined my current one after a fall.🙂

Anyway, does anyone have recommendations for a surgeon in San Francisco?

Just don't suggest Glusca.🙂

Grace Williams36 said:Ivy, you really have a beautiful nose. Honestly, it makes me feel a bit down when I see how many people want surgery, especially since in your case, there is absolutely NO reason to change anything! 🙂

Also... the other day I was watching some awards ceremony for top athletes of the year, and Blanka was there as the female athlete of the year. The woman had two little bumps on the tip of her nose—was that supposed to happen, or is that just a side effect? 😁 I'm actually considering surgery myself, not just for looks, but for health reasons too, but seeing cases like that before and after makes me worry I might just end up making things worse.

It isn't—it's just that the alar cartilages are under too much tension.

Amy Bailey4 said:Hi everyone!
I have a question regarding nose surgery for medical reasons...
If someone is getting surgery because they've been struggling with breathing for a long time, does that procedure also include shaving down the nasal bone (the bumps)? In other words, does the surgeon straighten out the bone if there are protrusions?

That falls under what's called septorhinoplasty. If it's just the septum, then it's just a septoplasty.
The protruding part is removed, and then the "open roof" is closed up using lateral osteotomies (fracturing the sides).

redcrane59 said:Well guys, here I am, getting ready for nose surgery... for the second time...

I had a hooked, quite large nose and a major deviation to one side, so I went to a clinic in Oakland where the doctor promised he'd fix everything. He asked if I wanted him to take off the hump too, and I said, "Sure, why not?" Well, in the end, he left me with this brutal saddle shape right in the middle of my nose, and it still tilts to the side... It doesn't look too bad from certain angles, but when you take a photo from the front... pffft... it looks like someone hit me with a shovel. I honestly feel like going back to that clinic in Oakland and starting a protest...

So, now I'm hunting for a new surgeon :-D looking at options... it can't get any worse than this! :-)

You should visit the Vineyard clinic to see what can be done.
The deviation is still there because the septum wasn't "cut" enough, so to speak.

The issue you're describing is the difficulty of closing that "open roof" after removing the bony-cartilaginous protrusion of the nasal dorsum.

Taylor Miller10 said:On top of being stuck with a crooked nose, they basically overdosed me on anesthesia. I ended up needing injections, developed anemia, and now I have to take iron supplements. Plus, my blood pressure was through the roof and I had uncontrollable bleeding during the surgery.

My doctor actually explained that they gave me way too much anesthesia, and he was absolutely livid with them!
And when I tried to ask questions? They just played dumb!

Oh, and yeah... this happened at the Zajč facility.

ADVICE: Do NOT go there under any circumstances!!!!

In these situations, it really isn't about the surgeon; it’s the anesthesiologist's responsibility, and the surgeon is often powerless to step in.
Now... I'm not entirely sure how she connected those dots, but anesthesia itself doesn't cause iron deficiency. It can, however, affect your blood pressure, which might lead to increased bleeding during the procedure. Usually, that’s something they try to manage immediately because the surgeon can't proceed otherwise.

Theoretically, you could lose enough blood during the operation to end up with anemia, but the anesthesia itself wouldn't trigger it automatically.

Jamie Fowler26 said:I'm not exaggerating—it's true, unfortunately, I have a literal hole. When I block one nostril, air just rushes straight through to the other side. The worst part is that one nostril feels completely blocked even though I can breathe fine through it; it's only when I pinch the other side near the bridge of my nose that I realize the "blocked" side is totally impassable.

I used Nazal for a week and Aqua Maris for a month, but no spray seems able to loosen up whatever is dried up in there.
I tried using a spray on just one nostril and then blowing it out through the other.

It's possible that while the surgeon was working on those internal passages, they accidentally punctured the mucosa.

Given what you're dealing with, I'd actually suggest getting some saline solution in a syringe at room temperature and using that to soak the dried-up mucus. You're right: Aqua Maris just turns water into tiny droplets, whereas you really need to deeply hydrate that area.
Go hit the pool.

Sophia Harris96 said:I wasn't sure if that question was meant for you,
but how much did you end up paying for your nose surgery at the Vineyard hospital with Dr. Kalogjera?
Did you go in for a septum deviation repair plus aesthetics, or just one of those?

Happy New Year to all the noses out there! 😍

Believe it or not—you just have to be patient.
Everyone wants an appointment with him, but he simply can't see more people than is physically possible, even if someone stays in the clinic for 5 or 6 hours.

Aside from him, there are several other doctors here in the US who do fantastic work:
Prof. Baudoin, Assoc. Vagić, the aforementioned Dr. Grgić, Prof. Bedeković, Dr. Geber, and Dr. Solter.

Amy Williams59 said:I figured I'd jump into this discussion too.😍

I've wanted a new, straighter nose for a really long time now; unfortunately, I've kind of messed mine up—well, I actually had a fall and damaged it.🙂

Anyway, does anyone have a recommendation for someone in San Francisco?

Just please don't suggest Glusca.🙂

Honestly, you're better off packing your bags for Washington, D.C.—the list of specialists at the Vineyard hospital who perform septorhinoplasties is much stronger there.

Sophia Harris96 said:not sure if you were the one being asked,
but how much did you pay at the Vineyard clinic for Dr. Kalogjera's nose surgery?
did you go in for a deviated septum fix and cosmetic work, or just one of those?

happy new noses to everyone😍

Hey Mari,

I didn't pay anything. It was all covered by my insurance.
I had some growths removed from my nose...

The wait can be a bit long, but it's worth it.
Good luck with your nose and with everything else...

Betty Edwards22 said:Just pack your bags and head to Washington, D.C.—you can find a list of doctors over at Vineyard who specialize in septorhinoplasty.

I’d rather avoid Washington, D.C. if I can help it—it’s not easy for me to make the trip just for that, especially considering the recovery time afterward—not to mention the follow-up appointments.

Amy Williams59 said:I’d try to avoid Washington, D.C. since it's just not easy for me to make the trip solely for that, especially if I have to deal with feeling under the weather afterward—not to mention the follow-up appointments.

That's totally your call—but honestly, if you're looking for state-of-the-art care, these little logistical hurdles shouldn't really be an issue for you.

Over at our Vineyard facility, we actually keep patients in the hospital until the nasal decongestant procedure is fully completed, so there are zero extra costs involved. The follow-up check is scheduled for about a month out.

That said—we are absolutely slammed right now; we're practically bursting at the seams... so there's definitely no need to rush us!

Amy Williams59 said:...
Basically, I'm looking for some solid recommendations in San Francisco.

Just don't even bother suggesting Glusca.🙂

Care to elaborate on why?

Betty Edwards22 said:...
Over at Vineyard, we keep patients stuck in the hospital until their nasal tamponade is finished—zero extra costs involved. Follow-up is in a month.

But honestly, we're drowning in work right now; we're stretched thin as it is... no need to push us.

What on earth are you doing over at Vineyard?

rustygardener172 said:What on earth are you doing out in Oakland?

I’m constantly learning, so I guess you could say my entire life is basically one big ongoing specialization.

rustygardener172 said:So, why not just spill it? Share with us.

I’ve been under his knife once before—never again. I wouldn't go through that experience twice.

I was honestly shocked by how "blown away" everyone is by his work and his sudden appearance on this thread—personally, I wasn't impressed at all. Not even a little bit. I wouldn't recommend him to anyone, period.

That's just my take.🙂

Betty Edwards22 Thanks for the advice—I’ll definitely give it some thought. My husband keeps pushing me to just head out to Washington, D.C., but I'm going to sleep on it first.😉

Amy Williams59 said:I’ve actually been under the knife with him once before, and honestly? I wouldn't go through that experience again if you paid me.

I was honestly left in shock by how "impressed" everyone seemed to be with his work and his sudden appearance on this thread. Personally? I wasn't impressed in the slightest. Not even a little bit. To be perfectly honest, I wouldn't recommend him to anyone.

That’s just how I see things.🙂

Betty Edwards22 Thanks so much for the advice! I’m definitely going to give it some serious thought. My husband has actually been nudging me to head over to Washington, D.C., to check things out, but I think I'll sleep on it a little longer before making any big moves.😉

Prof. Bedeković is held in incredibly high regard here in San Francisco circles, especially since he actually did his training over in the States. Honestly, every single time I sit in on one of his assistant sessions, I walk away just completely blown away by his technique. He’s truly a master at what he does. However, there is one catch: he strictly performs open septorhinoplasties. That’s it. Period.

Amy Williams59 said:I actually went under the knife with him once, and let me tell you, I am never doing that again.

I was honestly floored by how much everyone here is raving about his work and how often he pops up in this thread. For me? Not impressed at all. One word: absolutely not. I wouldn't recommend him to my worst enemy.

That's just my two cents.🙂
...

Look, everyone’s entitled to their own opinion. Honestly, I feel for you, though. What exactly went wrong with your procedure?
Personally, I had a nose job done by him, and I actually thought he did a pretty solid job. 😁

I honestly have to say—I am obsessed with Ecija Ojdanić’s nose. You can see it every single night in Larina's picks 😁 Glumičić did an absolutely stunning job with it! I might actually start carrying her picture around just to show my surgeon exactly what I'm looking for.
...but then, of course, I get totally let down when I see the nose of that other redhead actress in the same series—they shortened it way too much and now she looks just plain weird. You probably know exactly who I mean, so I won't even bother typing her name 🙂 though, maybe that was her goal all along? 🤷

So, I finally went through with it. Yesterday morning at 9:00 AM, I was already in surgery for my nose job with Dr. Ostojić... and honestly, I’m pretty thrilled with how everything has turned out so far. He’s just such a kind, warm guy with his patients, and the nurses were incredibly sweet, basically pampering me constantly after the procedure. Most importantly, though, I’m not in any pain at all; I actually managed to get those nasal tampons out today—and it wasn't nearly as painful as some people made it sound in their posts. After the surgery, I didn't deal with any dizziness or nausea either; I just spent the time napping at the clinic until about 4:00 PM, then headed home. He just prescribed some Ketorol if I needed it, but I haven't really needed it. The only annoying part was that first 24 hours with the tampons stuffed in my nose, because I kept having these little moments where I felt like I couldn't catch my breath. I have no idea what my nose actually looks like under all this gear right now, since I've mostly just been smoothing out tiny bumps. Anyway... if any of this helps you decide on your own surgery, I'd say just give Dr. Ostojić a call and book an appointment today 😍☕😂

Nancy Perez74 said:Are there actually known cases where the bruising just never fully goes away???

It’s been two weeks since my surgery, and I've even managed to head back to work already, but I still have this purple discoloration sitting right under my eye, and I guess I'm starting to worry that it might just be stuck there for good.😢

Well, I'm Khally from Dr. Ostojić's office, and I had my procedure just yesterday; the bruising showed up immediately, but honestly, it seems to be shrinking already today, so maybe don't worry too much... I should mention again how impressed I am with all those side effects the doctor lists as downsides—you know, the blood draining down the throat, nausea, dizziness, pain... I haven't really felt any of that, or maybe my body is just handling it better than most. As for my nose, we'll see; I didn't specifically ask for a profile change like you did, I just wanted that little bump gone, though looking at everything now, the shape does seem a bit off, ugh... I suppose it probably just takes some time to settle.😁

Megan Moore76 said:I just have to say—I am absolutely obsessed with Ecija Ojdanić's nose. You can see it every single night in Larina's picks 😁 Glumičić did such an incredible job with it! Honestly, I might start carrying around a photo of her just to show my surgeon exactly what kind of look I'm going for.
...though, then again, I end up feeling so disappointed when I see the nose of that other (redheaded) actress in the same series—the one where they shortened her nose way too much and now it looks super weird. You probably know exactly who I mean, so I won't name names 🙂 though, maybe that was actually her intention? 🤷

Ecija is totally glowing after her rhinoplasty. You can tell she’s more than happy with the results 🙂 .
As for me, Glumičić did a pretty terrible job, so I'm actually looking into a revision 😢 . I went in for a septorhinoplasty, but according to the surgeon I saw for a follow-up consultation, he didn't even touch the deviation 🙂 .
Aesthetically speaking—it's way too narrow, too short, and too upturned, which is nothing like what I asked for. (Plus, you can see the cartilage on the tip, sort of like how Blanka Vlašić looks 😢 )
The whole agreement was meant to be a minimal aesthetic tweak, because my nose was relatively fine; I just wanted it lowered slightly in profile.
My big piece of advice? When you go for your consultation, explain exactly what you want in extreme detail—ask them a hundred times if anything feels fuzzy, because at the end of the day, it's your face! The most important thing is that the nose looks natural and actually suits your features.

So, I’m reading through these threads and realizing just how little I actually know about all this terminology😁

Grace Gonzalez88—glad to hear you're feeling better😍

I guess I'll have to take a closer look at that blankin and Ecijin piece🙂