Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips?

Honestly, I don't get why Zambelli doesn't have any photos on their website. Is it mandatory to show up for a fucking consultation just to see what their work actually looks like?😕🤷🙄Has anyone here actually had them perform a rhinoplasty?🙏🙏🙏

Kate Taylor59 said:😲 was crying 😢(now I'm actually worried...
so what, you can't breathe for seven days? fine... sounds like my surgery might have been a waste of time after all... thanks for nothing...

I personally know several women who went through nose reshaping, and every single one of them is unhappy with the results. Some ended up with noses that are even larger and more swollen than before—even three years later—and some still need corrective surgery... honestly, just forget it...:2up:🙂🙂What a joke...😠🙄

jadedriver0 said:I honestly know a few girls who went through nose jobs, and they’re all somehow unhappy with the results. For some, it actually ended up looking bigger or more swollen than before—even three years down the line, and some even after a revision surgery... just, fuck off. :2up:🙂🙂God damn it...😠🙄

Believe me, it physically cannot get any worse than my current nose... ://
Are you actually planning on getting surgery? And if so, which surgeon? O_O

Kate Taylor59 said:Trust me, nothing could possibly be worse than my current nose... ://
Are you actually planning on getting surgery? With whom? :O

No, she’s a close friend, so we're just looking into things on her behalf. But honestly, it's infuriating how many horror stories I'm hearing lately... even the basic secondary procedures turn out to be total disasters. People end up with bulbous, potato-shaped, or flattened noses with weird indentations—how can I even describe it? Just uneven...🙄😠

jadedriver0 said:No, she’s actually a really close friend, so we're just looking out for her, but honestly? It’s starting to piss me off. Every time I turn around, I'm hearing more horror stories about them. Even the "secondary" stuff—the things that are supposed to be minor—turned out to be total garbage. People are coming away with noses that look like lumpy potatoes or just completely flattened with weird indentations. How am I even supposed to describe it? Just... uneven. Total mess.🙄😠

It all really comes down to what the person is actually looking for. If they’re dealing with a nose they absolutely hate, then yeah, any change is probably going to make them feel better regardless. But if there isn't some glaring issue to fix? I highly doubt they'll be walking away feeling particularly thrilled.
I mean, look, I was trying to say that my health should come before my looks—that it’s just plain stupid to jeopardize my actual well-being just to chase an aesthetic. But honestly? What am I supposed to do when I'm stuck with this fucking potato nose? 😂
I’m feeling a bit uneasy about the whole thing. Honestly, I have zero desire to deal with any actual suffering once the surgery is over. My throat is already feeling incredibly sensitive—kind of like a chicken wing that's been left too close to the flame. xD

So, I’ve been lurking in this nose job thread for ages because I was actually planning to go through with it myself. But I finally decided to jump in and post because, honestly, I am just totally grossed out by how they treat people at the Edumed clinic. I’d actually read before about this one girl who went in for a consultation with Dr. Stanec at Edumed, and apparently, he tried to pitch her using expired implants just to lower the price to like $4,000, when he usually asks for over $5,000 just for a simple augmentation. Now, look, I truly believe he’s a huge expert—like, he’s helped tons of people after serious injuries—but this kind of behavior? It’s just totally unacceptable. Anyway, back to me. About two years ago, I had a nose job that I wasn't happy with at all. I went to talk to Dr. Stanec, and we agreed that I should wait a bit so my nose could settle and the scarring could fade. That waiting game lasted like a year and a half, mostly because the professor kept changing his story! But he always insisted that a revision was possible and that we just had to wait for the right time. I figured, okay, fine, better to wait than to have another surgery fail on me. But oh my god, the nurse at Edumed was always so incredibly rude. You could never actually book a consultation in any reasonable timeframe—it was always months away. And even when she told me to call back for an appointment, she never actually did it! I had to call them a million times just to get her on the phone... I felt like a broken record. 👎 I couldn't even get the appointment time the doctor actually promised me! And don't even get me started on the waiting room—you're always stuck there forever, and appointments never happen when they're scheduled. Plus, the doctor kept changing the price we already agreed on, acting like I just misunderstood him. At the time, I thought, whatever, the money isn't the main thing, I just want a skilled surgeon to make sure this works. And then, suddenly, out of nowhere, Dr. Stanec decides the surgery isn't even necessary! He basically "thinks" it shouldn't be done and claims my nose will just improve on its own, so he won't operate. This happened right after I spoke up about how impossible it was to get an appointment from the nurse. It is seriously ridiculous for a doctor at his level to act like this. He kept telling me everything could be fixed if we just waited, and he even tried to give me a date recently because he said my scar had "healed" enough... and now, suddenly, he can't do it because of the scar and says my nose looks better? 😲 Like, is he trying to drive me crazy or what? Maybe Stanec is a great surgeon, but as a human being? I don't know about that... I am just so disappointed and shocked. Has anyone else dealt with him?

I feel compelled to respond to that post by Tatjanin. If you don't establish a genuine rapport from the start, do not—under any circumstances—let that person touch you with a scalpel.😲🙄It becomes painfully obvious they won't invest any real effort into your case.🙄They’ll just churn through you for an extra $2,000. If you aren't happy with the results—which is almost certain because they didn't actually see you, listen to your desires, or care about your concerns—well, too bad. You'll end up at a second consultation expecting the very thing you asked for the first time, only to face more nonsense... and don't get me wrong, I don't pity those who go back to the exact same surgeon for a revision. In my opinion, they deserve what they get. How in God's name can you trust your face and body to someone who already failed you so completely...🤷👎 😢If your nose isn't massive and people already consider you a beautiful woman, don't go risking it all.🤷

Kate Taylor59 said:It all comes down to expectations. If someone has a truly terrible nose, they’ll be happier regardless. But if there isn't a major flaw, I doubt they'll be thrilled...
I was trying to say my health matters more than looks, and I have no desire to risk my wellbeing just for aesthetics. But honestly, what can I do when I'm stuck with this damn potato for a nose? 😂
Plus, the recovery sounds daunting. I don't want to suffer through it, especially since my throat is already as sensitive as a chicken wing...

Look, let's be real. It’s going to hurt. You'll deal with swelling, dark circles under your eyes and around your nose, and blood in your throat. It won't be easy. You won't even be able to eat anything crunchy for at least two weeks. Your nose will stay swollen for quite a while, and you won't see the true results for six months. And even then, reality rarely matches the perfect image we hold in our heads. There's always some level of disappointment. Think long and hard about this one...🤷

Ladies who have had the procedure done, would you mind sharing some before and after photos? Or if you're more comfortable, maybe just send them via PM...

I’m having such a hard time deciding which surgeon to go with. Everyone seems to rave about Dr. Glumičić—he’s constantly in the tabloids, and all the celebrities swear by him. The catch? He’s significantly pricier than the others. Ugh. Does anyone have recommendations for other doctors I should look into? I'm not actually from the States; I'm living abroad right now, so I really want to make the most of my trip back to the US and get everything taken care of at once. (In case you're wondering why I wouldn't just do it where I am now... prices here range from $3,000 to $4,000. I don't think they hit those heights back home.) Thanks so much! 🙏

So, I didn't actually have my nose done by Dr. Stanec, but I went to see him about getting a rhinoplasty and we basically had everything set 👎I mean, everyone keeps telling me he’s this amazing surgeon, but honestly? From the jump, I got this vibe that you couldn't say a single word to him if you disagreed. Like, he just says what he wants, even if he was saying something totally different just a minute before... kind of a weird attitude, I guess. So now, I'm totally stuck because I don't know who to go to 😢My whole nose situation is just super delicate right now

I feel like I really need to jump in here and weigh in on all these posts... Look, nothing in this world is perfect, and your nose is no exception. There isn't a single surgeon out there, THERE ISN'T ONE, who can deliver a "perfect" nose. People mess up even in Photoshop... I mean, just a few days ago I was scrolling through Victoria's Secret's site and saw a model in a swimsuit where they clearly enhanced one breast but totally missed the other 😂—and we're talking about a massive global brand where you'd expect zero mistakes!
It really just comes down to people having either realistic or completely delusional expectations. The sooner you get your feet back on the ground and accept that, the better your surgical outcome will actually be.
Personally? I think my nose is gorgeous. Sure, if I stare at it in the mirror for too long, I can find a couple of things I’d change... but where does it end, people?! You can find an imperfection on absolutely anything or anyone...
Here’s an example: You go in for a rhinoplasty because you had a bump and it was too big or crooked... the doctor fixes it (because that’s EXACTLY what you asked for), BUT... suddenly you're unhappy again because when you look in the mirror, it looks wider than before, so you want another surgery to slim it down (even though it isn't actually wider—it just looks that way because it's shorter now and the bump is gone, so it's just an optical illusion... basic logic)... so the doctor does that too, BUT now that the bump is gone, it's smaller, straight, and narrower... you look at it and realize it would have looked better if the tip wasn't, I don't know, some weird shape... and it goes on forever. Then, after all that, you feel a tiny little bump—not even visible, just something you feel when you run your finger over it... and you lose your mind because after all those surgeries, all that recovery time, and all that wasted cash, you still have a bump on your nose?!?! So you're dissatisfied all over again, hunting for the next surgeon to fix that invisible bump. (This example isn't aimed at anyone specifically, and I'm definitely not trying to offend anyone dealing with similar issues. If it helps anyone... I actually have that invisible bump myself 😁 )
Try thinking about it like the grandfather paradox in time travel... you change one thing, and everything else shifts. One change triggers another. Except with nose surgery, you can eventually look at yourself and say: Okay, I’ve officially gone overboard, and it’s time I just learn to be happy with myself!! Because if you're still searching for flaws to justify another procedure... ask yourself... do you actually need a plastic surgeon? Because your dissatisfaction isn't really about your nose; the nose is just where the problem is showing up...PERIOD.

jadedriver0 said:Look, let’s be real here—it’s going to hurt. You’re going to deal with swelling, dark circles under your eyes and around your nose, maybe even some blood in your throat. It won't be easy to swallow anything, and you won't be able to eat anything crunchy for at least two weeks. Your nose is going to stay swollen for quite a while, too. Honestly, you won't see the actual results of the surgery for about six months, and even then, it rarely turns out exactly how we've daydreamed it would in our heads. There’s always that gap between expectation and reality, so you really need to think this through.🤷

How can you claim to know how much it hurts if you haven't actually gone under the knife? As far as I know, it isn't "painful," per se... just incredibly uncomfortable, obviously.

loneridge3 said:Any girls out there who've had work done, could you please share some before and after pics? Or even just slide them into my DMs...

I am honestly having such a hard time deciding which surgeon to go with. Everyone keeps raving about Glumičić—he’s practically a celebrity in the news lately, and all the A-listers are apparently using him. But man, his fees are through the roof compared to everyone else. Ugh, does anyone have any recommendations for other doctors I should look into? I'm not actually from the States; I'm living abroad right now, so I want to make the most of my trip back home and get everything handled all at once. (And if you're wondering why I don't just do it where I am now... prices here range from $3,000 to $4,000. I don't think they're quite that high back home.) Thanks so much! 🙏

Sent... though it's not about Glumičić... so take a look.

Kate Taylor59 said:How can you even claim it hurts if you haven't actually gone through the surgery? For all I know, it doesn't hurt at all—it’s just uncomfortable, obviously...

Look, it doesn't hurt. Period. I’ve had two procedures done, and honestly, I didn't feel a single damn thing. It’s just that breathing through your mouth becomes a total nightmare, and you spend the whole time dying to rip off all those pads and bandages just so you can check the results and get back to living your life.😁

But hey, everyone's body reacts differently, right? Like, when I had my tonsils out, it absolutely wrecked me—the pain was unreal. Meanwhile, I knew people for whom it was basically nothing. And let's be real, the recovery from tonsillectomies changes as you get older; kids barely feel it, but for adults, it's a different story. Nose surgeries are pretty much the same deal every time.

Kate Taylor59 said:How can you claim it’s going to hurt if you haven't actually had the surgery? As far as I know, it doesn't really hurt, just uncomfortable, obviously...

I had my rhinoplasty done by Dr. Glumičić five years ago😉, and I suppose I’m the only one he actually did a decent job on. Since then, both a friend of mine and her relative went to him, and he absolutely botched their results...👎It's a total lottery.🤷And yes, it damn well hurt. I was swollen, lost all sensation in my nose for a while, and the nausea was relentless—I felt like vomiting for two weeks straight. I could only stomach semolina porridge; I haven't been able to look at it since.🙄

loneridge3 said:For the ladies who have actually had the surgery done—could you please share some before and after photos? Or maybe just send them via private message...

I honestly can't make up my mind about which doctor to go to. Everyone keeps raving about Dr. Glumičić; he’s constantly all over the news and magazines... and then there are all those celebrities who went to him and stuff. But because of that, his fees are way higher than everyone else's. Ugh, does anyone have any advice on which doctors I should even be considering? I'm not from a major US city right now; in fact, I'm living abroad at the moment, so I want to make the absolute most of my trip back to the States and get everything handled all at once. (In case you're wondering why I wouldn't just do this where I am currently... prices here range from $3,000 to $4,000. I don't think they're quite that high back home.) Thanks so much. 🙏

Personally, I wouldn't really lean toward someone who is so heavily hyped up in the media; honestly, I don't even know why he's so famous. 🤷 I hadn't even considered him, mostly because I've heard rumors that he just does whatever he wants regardless of what the patient actually asks for.

I was really impressed when I went to see Dr. Tončić for a consultation. The two of them sat down with me, handed me a mirror, and he just said, "Look at yourself and tell me everything that bothers you or anything you don't like."
That's how the conversation started. I just talked, they listened, and only after I had finished explaining everything did he tell me exactly what could be done and how.
I really appreciated that approach, so I decided on him immediately.

rustygardener172 ..I want to say that I completely agree with you. I think the main reason people end up dissatisfied is having unrealistic expectations. Most people just want to look exactly like someone else, wanting a specific nose shape, but you can't just manufacture that since everyone has different bone structures and shapes.
I told my doctor that I just want a normal nose—nothing tiny and nothing weirdly shaped. I just want the tip shortened and the bump straightened out so it doesn't dominate my face. That's why I doubt I'll be unhappy; as long as that part is fixed and everything else stays the same, I'll be happy. 🙂

rustygardener172 said:It doesn't hurt at all. I had two procedures done, and neither caused any pain whatsoever. It just makes breathing through your mouth irritating, and you can't wait to peel off all those pads and bandages just to see the results and get back to your life.😁

Again, everything is subjective... Having my tonsils removed was devastating for me, the pain was unbearable... while for some, it was nothing at all. And the pain after a tonsillectomy varies as the years go by... kids don't feel much... nose surgeries are always the same story.

It really all depends on an individual's pain threshold. Getting my wisdom teeth pulled was painful, but my friend Anne felt fine—hardly even any swelling.😂

rustygardener172 said:I feel compelled to weigh in on all these posts... Nothing is truly perfect, not even a nose. There isn't a single surgeon out there who can guarantee perfection... It doesn't exist...They’ll make your nose look absolutely flawless. Even people using Photoshop can't get it right... I was browsing the Victoria's Secret website a few days ago and saw a model in a swimsuit where they clearly enhanced one breast but completely forgot about the other... 😂 And this is supposed to be one of those famous sites where you actually expect a bit of professionalism... yet here we are.
There are only two types of people: those with realistic expectations and those living in a fantasy. If you can just get your feet back on the ground and accept that sooner rather than later, the outcome of any operation will be entirely different...
I think my nose is actually quite lovely. Sure, if I stare at it long enough, I can certainly find a few things I’d change... but where does it end, people? You can find a flaw in absolutely anything, or anyone...
Example...You go under the knife for a nose job because you were stuck with a bump that was far too large and crooked... then the surgeon just fixes it for you... TO was looking for it... I suppose I should say something... though I doubt it matters much. Everything feels increasingly hollow. Just more noise in an already loud world. Still, here we are.So now you're dissatisfied again. You look in the mirror and think your waist looks wider than before, so you're already eyeing another surgery to slim things down. In reality, it isn't actually wider; it just looks that way because it's shorter now and the hunch is gone. It's an optical illusion... pure logic. Still, I suppose the doctor could fix that for you too... The situation remains unchanged... No progress to report. Now that the hump is gone, leaving behind something smaller, flatter, and narrower... looking at it, you realize it would have been better if the tip wasn't shaped like... well, I don't even know anymore. It’s a never-ending cycle. And just when you think you're done, you feel this tiny little bump. You can't see it, but you can feel it if you go looking for it with your finger... and then you lose your mind all over again. After all those surgeries, the recovery, and the sheer amount of money wasted, you end up with a bump on your nose anyway. So, once again dissatisfied, you start hunting for the next surgeon to fix that invisible imperfection. (This isn't directed at anyone here, and I certainly didn't mean to offend anyone dealing with something similar. If it helps anyone... I'm the one with the invisible bump...) 😁 )
Try connecting this to the theory of time travel... change one single thing and everything shifts. One action triggers the next. It's all a chain reaction. Except, when it comes to nose surgery, you can at least lie to yourself about the outcome... I’ve finally crossed the line... It is high time I learned how to actually be content with my own company... If you’re still searching for flaws to justify another surgery... just stop and ask yourself something. Do you actually need a plastic surgeon? Because maybe the issue isn't your nose at all. Maybe your nose is just where your dissatisfaction decides to show up...Period.

I agree. You have to be realistic. You can't go around demanding perfection like some influencer on Instagram—they only exist because they represent an impossible standard. In my view, if you just focus on that one specific flaw that bothers you most, fix it, and then move on, you should be satisfied. Instead, people insist on hunting for defects in everything...🤷

Totally agree that chasing after some "perfect" nose is a lost cause—it’s basically impossible to pull off. But honestly, I feel like some doctors act in ways that just don't sit right for professionals. Like, you can't just drag someone along for a year and a half, giving them a different story every single time they visit... it's just not cool. Anyway, has anyone actually dealt with the Edumed clinic before? Also, does anyone know a really solid surgeon in Chicago who specializes in rhinoplasty? (And please, let it not be Glumičić, Ostojić, or Kinčl)

jadedriver0 said:Look, I’m going to be completely honest with you because I want you to be prepared: this is going to hurt, and it's going to be quite an ordeal. You’re looking at significant swelling and dark bruising under your eyes and around your nose, and honestly, having blood in your throat is part of the deal, which makes swallowing pretty miserable for a while. For at least two weeks, you won't even be able to dream of eating anything solid—let alone anything crunchy—without it being a struggle. Your nose is going to stay swollen for quite some time, too. The thing most people don't realize is that you won't actually see the true results of the surgery until about six months have passed. And if I’m being totally sincere, it rarely turns out exactly like the perfect version we play over and over in our heads. There’s often a gap between those idealized expectations and reality, which can lead to a lot of frustration and regret if you aren't ready for it. You really need to sit down and give this some serious, deep thought before making the leap.🤷

Honestly, I feel like you're just talking in circles and not really getting to the point at all. 🙄

Honestly, you don't have to worry about any of that pain during the procedure—they just give you anesthesia, and it’s smooth sailing from there. 😉

After you go under the knife, the party definitely isn't just getting started. It’s a far cry from the celebration you might imagine, and honestly, the recovery period can feel like a bit of a slog if you aren't prepared for it. I remember back when I had to have my gallbladder removed—it wasn't exactly a walk in the park, and certainly not the time for anything remotely resembling a wild night out. You find yourself trading the bright lights and loud music for quiet rooms, soft pillows, and a lot of patience. It's a slow process of rebuilding yourself, one day at a time, and you really have to listen to what your body is telling you instead of trying to rush back into the fray. But honestly, it isn’t even about the pain itself.Well, I have to say, it didn't quite work out on my end, either. I was just sitting here thinking about that awkward little mishap we discussed earlier, and honestly, I can't stop dwelling on it. It’s one of those situations that feels so heavy in the moment, even if, looking back, it might seem like a minor blip to everyone else. You know how it goes—you're just going about your day, minding your own business, and then suddenly everything shifts into that uncomfortable territory where you're left wondering if you should have said something differently or if you should just let it slide entirely. I’ve had so many moments like that myself, where the embarrassment feels almost physical, like a sudden heat rising in my chest, and I find myself replaying the scene over and over in my head while I'm trying to fall asleep. It really makes you realize how fragile those social graces can be, doesn't it? I mean, seriously, look at you—you’ve got your nose completely stuffed up.

I haven't touched a single painkiller since my surgery—and honestly, if you want to know just how much it hurts, that speaks volumes on its own.

Honestly, those undergarments might look pretty hideous, but hey—they don't actually hurt!

I honestly don't think it'll even cross your mind for at least another two weeks. What an absolute load of nonsense—I honestly ate that stuff the very next day and felt perfectly fine.

I honestly can't wrap my head around what you’re actually trying to achieve here—are you just aiming to scare everyone with constant misinformation and these endless, terrifying worst-case scenarios?