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Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips?

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Participants Kate Taylor59Kimberly Baker13Maria Hall92stormyharbor2Andrew Murphy11steelangler88Andrew Watson59Donna Watson80Carol Diaz31rustygardener172Sophia Booth35Carol Reed64Gregory Barnes5Benjamin Wood5jadedriver0Linda Wilson82Jeremy Barrett7driftingmoose47Elizabeth Collins5Rachel Fisher97velvetrider18Emily Martinez12Elizabeth Wells10Nathan Stewart72 …
Elizabeth Gomez3 Elizabeth Gomez3 Member
15 messages
joined Aug 2010
#1061 ·
Ethan James47 said:Hi! I was wondering if anyone here has seen Dr. Đanić in St. Louis regarding rhinoplasty? Does he even perform that kind of surgery? I'd love to hear about anyone's experiences. Thanks.

I actually saw Dr. Miličić... I believe his first name is Damir. He works at the hospital. To be honest, when I first laid eyes on him, I was a bit intimidated because he’s such a tall, imposing, and striking man 😁 but he turned out to be quite a sweetheart 😲 🤣 truly a gentle soul 😁

Ugl, I am absolutely thrilled with the results. 😍
Emily Martinez12 Emily Martinez12 Member
37 messages
joined May 2011
#1062 ·
Elizabeth Gomez3 said:I actually had an appointment with Dr. Miličić... I think his first name is Damir... he was at the hospital, such a tall, strong, commanding presence 😁 when I first walked in, I have to admit I was a little intimidated 😲 🤣 but honestly, he's just a total sweetheart 😁

ugl, I’m just so impressed 😍

Did you go through a private specialist out of pocket, or was this covered by your insurance?
And was it mostly for cosmetic reasons, or was there a functional necessity behind the surgery?
Elizabeth Gomez3 Elizabeth Gomez3 Member
15 messages
joined Aug 2010
#1063 ·
Emily Martinez12 said:Did you pay out of pocket for a private surgeon, or was this covered by your insurance?
And was the procedure purely cosmetic, or was there a functional necessity behind it?

It was through my insurance... My doctor recommended it because my bone structure had shifted slightly out of alignment, and even a minor cold would trigger debilitating sinus pain. I decided it was worth doing.
Emily Martinez12 Emily Martinez12 Member
37 messages
joined May 2011
#1064 ·
Elizabeth Gomez3 said:It was actually a medical necessity... my doctor suggested it because the bone structure was shifting slightly out of alignment... and every single time I caught even a minor cold, my sinus pain would become absolutely unbearable... so I decided to go through with it.

So, how did the nose end up looking? 😁
Did it result in a major change in terms of aesthetics?
I mean, was it visible from the outside that the bone was misaligned or...? I guess what I'm asking is, did they have to make any "drastic" changes to the shape of your nose during the procedure?
rustygardener172 rustygardener172 Regular
455 messages
joined Feb 2010
#1065 ·
Ethan Carter23 said:Hey rustygardener172, can I get a pic of your nose?

Sure thing... just sent it. 😁 Now I'm sitting here waiting on yours. 😉
Rachel Martinez94 Rachel Martinez94 Member
32 messages
joined Sep 2011
#1066 ·
I’m looking for photos from someone who isn't thrilled with the Actress, or maybe even someone who went through it and thought it was fine. Personally, I’m actually a fan of how he handles almost everyone's noses, but now I’m curious—does he only go this hard for celebrities, or does he do the same for regular people too? Please help a person out 🙂 thanks 🙂
rapidseal16 rapidseal16 Member
11 messages
joined Dec 2011
#1067 ·
Hey there... I hate to be a bother, but I really need to get this right before making a move...

I’d truly appreciate it if anyone seeing this could shoot me a DM with some before-and-after photos. Also, please hit me with any advice or little details you wish someone had told you before you went through the whole experience yourself!

Thanks a million!
stormycyclist9 stormycyclist9 Member
26 messages
joined Oct 2011
#1068 ·
rustygardener172, you guys can have a picture of your nose, I'll send over mine...
melloworca6 melloworca6 Regular
551 messages
joined May 2010
#1069 ·
Did you guys realize you can actually post images here too? They added the img code to the health forum a few months back. 🙂
Megan Wright39 Megan Wright39 Member
12 messages
joined Aug 2011
#1070 ·
Rachel Martinez94, listen, I actually had my surgery done by Glumičić, and I can tell you firsthand that the guy does incredible noses—at least if you ask me. It’s total BS to say he doesn't care about "regular" patients. He gave me a better result than Pišeki, Blankin, or anyone else.
The guy has his own signature style, but look—if you don't want that perfectly straight, textbook nose (and trust me, some people do...), you have to be extremely blunt with him. Otherwise, he’s just going to do what he thinks looks best.
I told him right before the procedure that I wanted it as small as possible, and honestly? He killed it. He really went above and beyond... okay, maybe I'm rambling a bit... but basically, the people who aren't happy with Glumičić are probably just super insecure and chasing impossible perfection. This man is the absolute king of rhinoplasty.☕
stormycyclist9 stormycyclist9 Member
26 messages
joined Oct 2011
#1071 ·
melloworca6 said:Just a heads up, you can actually post images here too. They added the img code to the health subforum a few months back. 🙂

Yeah, I know, but I'm just not really feeling the whole posting pictures thing here :P since it's all public and stuff heheh
Rachel Barnes5 Rachel Barnes5 Newcomer
3 messages
joined Feb 2009
#1072 ·
Megan Wright39 said:I told him before the surgery that I wanted the most subtle result possible, and honestly, he went above and beyond. I’ll admit, I’m rambling a bit here, but those people who aren't happy with Glumičić are likely just deeply insecure and chasing impossible standards. The man is truly the king of rhinoplasty.☕

I’m sorry, but I absolutely disagree.😉
I had my nose done by Glumičić, and honestly, I’m even less happy with the results than I was before the surgery.
The issue is that she’s opting for a cookie-cutter look. She’s lowering the bridge, making the nose look "washed out" in profile, and over-elevating the tip. On her specific face—with those large eyes, full lips, and a somewhat square jawline—that nose just doesn't harmonize with her other features, even if the profile looks softer.
It works for some people and fails for others. As I’ve already pointed out, that specific nose shape was common about twenty years ago, but it’s considered outdated now—which is exactly why so many people end up seeking revision surgery.

A surgeon who churns out cookie-cutter noses using the exact same template—someone whose work you can recognize instantly on any face, famous or otherwise—is a hack. If they’re just shortening a nose without actually considering the patient's unique features, they aren't a real surgeon in my book.
Personally, I’m not a fan of those "celebrity" noses. Take Taylor Swift’s first nose—not enough cartilage—or look at Hrgin, blankin, Petra Dugandžić, and the rest. They just don't work for me.
I won't even bother discussing the various bumps and irregularities that can appear on the nose following surgery. These issues are clearly visible in other patients as well, and they are quite obviously the result of overly aggressive or insufficiently skilled—perhaps even rushed—cartilage resection.

If anyone's into that sharp, pointy nose aesthetic, go ahead.
That being said, we really need to emphasize that he must consider how that nose will actually sit on his face.
Disappointment can be massive. Not every surgeon possesses the necessary eye for detail; most find it much easier to simply go through the motions and perform the job routinely.
Just a quick heads-up: think long and hard about what you actually want when you're considering nose surgery—or any facial contouring, for that matter. You need to consider how one feature affects the entire look of your face.
Rachel Martinez94 Rachel Martinez94 Member
32 messages
joined Sep 2011
#1073 ·
Rachel Barnes5 and Megan Wright39 can I see some pics? please. 😕 🙂
Also, what’s the damage for the surgery itself and which checkups am I looking at?

How long do you have to deal with tampons and the mold?
Elizabeth Gomez3 Elizabeth Gomez3 Member
15 messages
joined Aug 2010
#1074 ·
Emily Martinez12 said:So, how did the nose recovery actually turn out? 😁
Did you undergo any major changes regarding the aesthetic side of things?
I mean, was it obvious from the outside that bone was growing back crookedly or...? To put it simply, did you have any "drastic" modifications done to the nose?

I have a small, cute little nose😍—at least, that’s what everyone tells me😁 when it comes to the aesthetics... It wasn't very noticeable, mostly because I didn't pay much attention to it. Honestly, it looked slightly better on Instagram than it did in person.😁
Rachel Lopez5 Rachel Lopez5 Newcomer
7 messages
joined Dec 2011
#1075 ·
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Sophie says:
Hey Rachel Lopez5,

I had my surgery at Mayo Clinic earlier this year with Dr. Kalogjera, and honestly, he’s just fantastic. Truly top-notch.

As for Dr. Grgica, all I’ve ever heard from other patients is glowing praise.
Plus, the whole experience at Mayo was great. I don't spend much time in hospitals, but I have to say, the staff in the ENT department there were incredibly kind and helpful.

Anyway, that's my take on it.
Hang in there. It really isn't as scary as it feels right now. 🙂
THANK YOU SO MUCH, Sophie! My surgery is next week, and here I am stressing out about how many pajamas to pack and worrying if I'm going to pass gas in my sleep and embarrass myself! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣!

You really put my mind at ease! This is my first time staying overnight for surgery, and I am totally on edge...

Anyway, I'll stop rambling—BIG THANKS again!
melloworca6 melloworca6 Regular
551 messages
joined May 2010
#1076 ·
stormycyclist9 said:Yeah, but I'm really not feeling like posting a photo here :P since it's all public, haha

Whatever. 😉 Until recently, that feature wasn't even enabled on this site, so I wasn't sure if you guys knew you could actually upload images now (like how everyone with braces lately posts their progress photos constantly). I just figured I'd mention it so you know the option is there. 😉
Megan Wright39 Megan Wright39 Member
12 messages
joined Aug 2011
#1077 ·
Rachel Martinez94, I’ll try to get those photos over to you ASAP. As for the cost, Smith is charging 2000 bucks. He’s also insisting on a full workup—not just bloodwork, but testing for hepatitis and all that other crap. I ended up doing all my testing privately at $200 through a specialist he recommended, because honestly, I didn't have the patience to deal with the absolute nightmare of waiting around in hospital lines for a month.
Rachel Martinez94 Rachel Martinez94 Member
32 messages
joined Sep 2011
#1078 ·
thanks 🙂 uh, we're looking at about 16,000 all told. 🙂
Jesse Sanchez90 Jesse Sanchez90 Active Member
66 messages
joined Feb 2013
#1079 ·
Megan Wright39 said:Hey $200Rachel Martinez94, I'll try my best to get those photos over to you as soon as possible! Regarding the cost, Smith is charging about $2,200. He’s also pretty strict about requiring a full workup—not just standard bloodwork, but testing for hepatitis and all that other stuff too. Personally, I opted to pay out-of-pocket at a private clinic he recommended because I honestly didn't have the patience to deal with the endless runaround at the public hospitals for a whole month.


That's actually unnecessary—you can get everything done for free at the local Counseling Centers and testing sites run by the Department of Public Health. The government covers the cost as part of their preventative care programs.
hiddenseal14 hiddenseal14 Member
34 messages
joined Mar 2023
#1080 ·
Megan Wright39 said:Rachel Martinez94, I will make every effort to send those photos over as soon as possible. As for the cost, Smith is charging 2,000 dollars. Furthermore, he insists on a full physical examination—not just standard blood work, but comprehensive testing for hepatitis and all sorts of other things. I opted to handle all my testing privately at $200 through a specialist he recommended, simply because I had absolutely no desire to waste an entire month dealing with the endless bureaucracy and runaround at public hospitals.

🤣🤣

Well, you could have had everything sorted out for free in just a few days, and without having to jump through all those hoops at the hospital.

But fine, if paying for nothing makes you happy, $200go right ahead. Super. 🤷😁

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