Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips?

Rachel Rivera19 said:Hey everyone...
I need some info from anyone who’s had purely cosmetic surgery done at public hospitals (like Mayo Clinic or Mount Sinai). What’s the actual procedure? Do I book directly through a surgeon at the hospital, or do I see my own doctor first to get a referral sent over there? I'm lost. I've read everything online and still have no idea what to say... I have a lot to say about this...😁
Anyway, I want to know the costs at public hospitals and how happy people actually are with the results😁. I saw some girl on a site complaining that "regular plastic surgeons" get annoyed when people try to cut the line at the hospital. Look... honestly, if you have money to throw around, go for it. I don't have a stash of cash hidden under my mattress to drop a few thousand dollars all at once... plus all the appointments and consultations. Whatever. If you can't breathe, I get it. I've been miserable my whole life too. But I'm not letting you skip ahead of me in the hospital queue just because. I hope your heart stays in the right place.
It's great to hear about everyone who had successful surgeries and ended up happy🙂

Amy Richardson86 said:Hey there,🙂
we’re essentially in the same boat; I’m also looking into nose surgery—specifically functional and aesthetic work since mine is crooked from an old injury. After wading through all these threads, I’ve come to the realization that private surgeons aren't necessarily any better at rhinoplasty than the ones working in public hospitals.
And if I may be so bold, we really ought to start a new thread dedicated solely to people sharing their results—whether they're thrilled or disappointed—one full year after their procedure, because that's when you actually see the final outcome. Most of these discussions don't provide the concrete facts we actually need.
😕

Kimberly Thompson75 said:Just figured I'd jump in here and share my experience after the surgery.
Had my nose surgery yesterday. Honestly, I didn't feel much pain except right before bed, but once I popped some Advil, I was good to go. It's day two now. A little swollen, but I'm functioning fine. It’s just a bit annoying not being able to breathe through my nose or smell anything.😁
I finally pulled the trigger on nose surgery. Honestly, everyone told me my nose looked perfectly fine, but I hated it, so I decided to do something about it. I went on a hunt for a surgeon who actually knew what they were doing. I did consultations with Dr. Smith, then Dr. Jones, and eventually landed with Dr. Brown. In the end, Dr. Brown was the only one who made me feel truly confident. He gave me exactly the results I was looking for, and I couldn't be happier. His entire team is fantastic, too. One thing I can’t stand is paying a fortune only to deal with someone arrogant who thinks they're God's gift to medicine. That was my experience with Smith. Not only was he stuck-up, but he even tried to lowball me on the pricing. I walked out of his office immediately.😁

Kimberly Thompson75 said:Alright, figured I’d jump in here and finally share what my experience was actually like once I came out of surgery...
So, I finally went under the knife for my nose surgery yesterday. Honestly, it wasn't even that bad—the only time things actually got uncomfortable was right before I tried to crash, but once I popped some Advil, I felt totally fine. It’s day two now, and yeah, there’s a little swelling going on, but I’m mostly back to my usual self. The only annoying part is that breathing through my nose is basically non-existent right now, and I can't smell a damn thing.😁
So, I finally pulled the trigger and got my nose done. Honestly, most people told me my nose looked totally fine, but I couldn't stand looking at it—it was driving me crazy—so I decided to just go for it. I spent forever hunting down a surgeon I could actually trust, which turned into this whole ordeal of consultations. I first went to see Dr. Smith, then moved on to Dr. Jones, and eventually landed with Dr. Brown. After weighing everything, Dr. Brown was the only one who actually made me feel secure and understood exactly what I wanted, so that’s who I picked. And man, I am beyond happy with the results. The entire staff there is incredible, too. One thing I absolutely cannot stand is paying a small fortune to some doctor who acts like they're God's gift to medicine and has this massive ego; that was my experience with Smith, and he even tried to lowball me on the pricing, so I basically told him to shove it and walked out of his office right then and there.😁

stormycyclist9 said:Heh, I got the same vibe from the kid—like he didn't care at all. But I’d already scheduled the surgery via email, so I figured nothing would come of it. Still, since I was already in NYC, there was no turning back. Anyway, thank God, everything turned out great. Actually, better than expected. 🙂
How on earth did you think he was trying to scam you out of the cash?

Megan Moore76 said:Hold your horses on the hype. We need to see if the final product actually holds up, right? That's what matters.

Why is nobody mentioning Zambelli?

stormymoose792 said:I'm also wondering—has anyone actually been to see Zambelli?

Megan Moore76 said:I think there was just one other lady on this forum who mentioned her experience with him, and it wasn't even that long ago. Such a shame!😢
All I know is that people go to him all the time for revision surgeries—he’s basically the guy you see when things need fixing—and I actually heard his boss raving about him in an interview! She was saying how he finally got a natural-looking nose and can actually breathe like a normal human being after years and years of struggling with a super narrow nasal passage (well, let's just assume who operated on her originally!!🤣).

Susan Cooper23 said:...

Susan Cooper23 said:I haven't actually gone through with a surgery performed by Zambelli myself, though I did attend consultations regarding a revision rhinoplasty. He truly left me with the impression of being an incredibly skilled, professional, and serious surgeon. He explained every single detail to me, and I suppose I can admit that I feel some regret for not choosing him for my initial procedure.
He even showed me various revision cases involving noses similar to mine—I think I even spotted a resemblance to Madonna’s profile among them, which were all quite distinctive, much like those of the Actor.
Even though he isn't an ENT (as far as I am aware), he was able to immediately identify all the breathing issues I've been struggling with. Later on, I sought out consultations with Dr. Bastajić (who specializes in ENT and aesthetics) and Dr. Uglešić (a top-tier maxillofacial specialist), yet Zambelli still seemed to be the most promising solution for my specific concerns.
In any case, all three surgeons agreed that I have a deviated septum on the right side. When I saw Dr. G., I underwent a septorhinoplasty, but unfortunately, because I am still having such difficulty breathing, he insisted it was impossible for there to be an issue since he had already corrected the deviation, which turned out not to be true at all.
For anyone who might be considering nose surgery—whether for aesthetic reasons, functional ones, or perhaps a combination of both—I would earnestly suggest that you consult with at least two different surgeons before making your final decision. There are many highly qualified, expert, and truly wonderful surgeons out there who aren't quite as famous, but they do an absolutely magnificent job.

northernmaker84 said:HEY CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME ROUGHLY HOW MUCH A RHINOPLASTY WOULD COST WITH DR. MILLER?? thanks 🙂)

northernmaker84 said:HEY, COULD YOU PLEASE TELL ME IF YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT THE COST WOULD BE FOR A RHINOPLASTY WITH DR. MILLER?? thanks 🙂)

Susan Cooper23 said:He mentioned a quote of about $2,400 to me, though I suppose since I need a rhinoplasty upgrade and some cartilage grafting, there is probably quite a bit more work involved than usual.
One woman on this forum actually mentioned that when she reached out via email, they told her prices generally range somewhere between $1,900 and $2,400.