Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips?

Sophia Hill22 said:jadedriver0 - You're just talking nonsense at this point... 🙄

As if you were the one talking... Everyone's name... So you spent the whole time trying to convince her how much pain she’d be in and how long she wouldn't be able to eat... blah, blah, blah. You're just generalizing your own experience and using fear tactics to scare people. You might want to take another look at exactly what you wrote before you go bragging about it...

My pain tolerance isn't exactly high; when I deal with pain caused by sheer volume, I can't even get out of bed... but this was actually less brutal. The reality is that it’s uncomfortable, but I suppose that's just the nature of the beast. It's surgery, after all...

I’ve read this entire thread from start to finish... and frankly, your experience is the exception, not the rule. I’ll give you this much: if someone hands their life over to an incompetent surgeon and ends up with an infection, that isn't exactly a "normal" outcome for nose surgery...

I assume you felt the same way, stormyharbor2. I wasn't suggesting that someone with a limp should just settle for whatever comes their way because you put it so crudely... My point was simply that one has to realize anatomy isn't like playing with modeling clay. You can't expect results straight out of a catalog without some serious intervention from a specialist like Nikolin Pišek to protect both your health and your appearance...

And how much does that even have to do with the States? I’d say it’s more about those social media influencers with their tiny noses, thin little chins, and massive chests...

You have to be joking...🤣I was simply sharing my own experience, yet you felt the need to get defensive and lash out at me just because I told you how things were for me...🤦Do you realize how absurdly ridiculous this all is... honestly...🤣Even if you claimed that periods are painful for you... personally, I don't experience them. It all comes down to the individual. But my take is this: when someone is facing surgery, they need to listen to every instruction and be fully prepared...👍No hard feelings, but you really need to learn not to speak for someone else...👎

jadedriver0 said:Look, if I’m being totally honest with you,it’s going to hurt,really hurt,and you’re going to deal with some serious swelling and bruisingaround your eyes and nose, and you might even have blood in your throat.It’ll be tough to eat anything, and honestly, don't even think about eating anything crunchy for at least two weeks.Your nosewill stayswollen for quite a while, too; you won't actually see the true results of the surgeryuntil about six months have passed.The thing is, reality rarely matches those perfect little pictures we carry around in our heads, so there can be a lot of disappointment if you aren't prepared. You really need to sit down and give this some deep thought before jumping in.🤷

Aha, okay! 😉

Sophia Hill22 said:Just read the whole thread if you want to find out...👋

What would I be reading? I already got the info I needed via private message regarding getting the nose I actually wanted...
I shouldn't have even bothered asking you. Clearly, you don't know how to properly share information or experiences with others... you just enjoy talking over people.🙂👍👎

Sophia Hill22 said:I see... understood. 😉

That was the reality for me, my best friend, and my future maid of honor. These are three raw experiences, told straight and honest without any sugarcoating. If you aren't interested in the truth, then stick to reading the glowing reviews...🤣Don't speak for me. Only I know what it was actually like...👎

wow, you are seriously amazing 😍

go ahead, keep scaring everyone 👍👍

Honestly, ladies, please, let's not get into a shouting match over this :/ At the end of the day, you just have to be prepared for anything... stay chill and don't go spiraling about some massive catastrophe, because nothing is truly devastating until it actually becomes serious... I mean, if all those other people managed to pull through, we'll find our way too... Now, if we're talking about a simple little catarrh, I wouldn't worry, but then again, everything is relative...
Anyway, that's pretty much my take on the whole situation 🙂

Sophia Hill22 said:Oh, you're just so wonderful... 😍

Go ahead, keep trying to scare people... 👍👍

"There is nothing to fear—one simply needs to be prepared."
When someone truly intends to act, focusing their thoughts and emotions toward a specific goal will eventually make it a reality.👍 👍

Kate Taylor59 said:Listen, ladies, please stop fighting over this... at the end of the day, you just have to be prepared for anything. Stay calm and don't dwell on some massive catastrophe, because nothing is truly tragic until it actually becomes serious... if so many people have made it through, I suppose we will too... and honestly, if it's just a minor cough, I wouldn't worry... but then again, everything depends on the situation...
Anyway, that's more or less my take on it🙂

If I were heading out right now, I'd focus on boosting my immunity with honey and fruit👍, but that wasn't really my point. I was thinking about how much easier it would be if I could just focus my mind on getting a better nose shape instead.😛😁🤣

Sophia Hill22 said:I assume I was feeling the same way you were, stormyharbor2 — and I wasn't implying that a girl with a limp should just settle for whatever... especially since you phrased it like that. My point was simply that people need to realize that, look, anatomy isn't like playing around with modeling clay. You can't just expect a catalog-perfect result without some serious intervention from someone like MJ or Nikolin Pišek, or else you're going to have a bad time with both your health and how you look...

I was just building on what rustygardener172 said—she’ll know exactly where I’m coming from...

And how much does that even have to do with the States? Honestly, I’d say it's more about those certain influencers—you know the type—with the tiny noses, stubby little chins, and massive chests...

Seriously... if I posted that here, people would probably tell me, "Well, you should have just taken an axe to him, for instance."... ☕ People from the States generally just don't have a sense for subtlety or the little details—it's like they miss it entirely. I've said it a million times already, but most of those celebrity noses are just plain ugly... 🤷

stormyharbor2 said:I was basically riding the coattails of rustygardener172; she’ll know exactly what I mean.

Look, I knew you were jumping in after me. Even though... honestly, I didn't even mention you in my post. I wasn't even thinking about you while I was typing it out. We've been chatting since the early days of this forum, and I can't see any reason why I'd go out of my way to insult you. You mentioned once before that you're a perfectionist, and since perfection doesn't actually exist, I know life isn't easy for you. 😉Just kidding, obviously.
And of course I don't think women who are "submissive" should just be happy with whatever they get. Nobody here thinks that, I'm positive. You really should have read my post more carefully... I said there are women who go to a surgeon asking for SOME specific thing, and then once he does THAT thing, they find something else to be unhappy about. In my opinion, that isn't right.
It’s a massive deal when you ask a surgeon for a certain upturned nose, agree on that specific look, and then wake up with, say, a totally flat nose instead. It is absolutely not okay for a surgeon to lie to your face by promising to do something that he knows—right there in the middle of the consultation—he can't actually do because it won't fit your facial structure or whatever. There is zero excuse for paying someone just to lie to you. And naturally, those girls have every right to be pissed off with the end result. That was straight-up deception.

I also have to bring up jadedriver0... I really don't get why you stormed into this forum so aggressively. We all get that everyone's experience is unique, and you have every right to say yours was painful. But you also have to realize that for most of us here, the surgery—sorry, the recovery (don't get me wrong, Sophia Hill22 😁)—wasn't actually that painful at all.
On top of that, you immediately started venting about negative experiences and people being unhappy with their noses post-op.
Why so much negativity? Especially when you had your own procedure and you're actually happy with how it turned out. It would have been way more helpful if you'd just come here to share your journey and help others who are prepping for their own surgeries. That's literally the whole point of this thread. You should have told us about your surgery, how the recovery felt, and how much you love your new nose. Honestly... tell us, was it worth it? Did seeing the final result make you forget all about the recovery pain? Was it worth the investment?
That's what the girls here actually care about, not some back-and-forth bickering with other users or hearsay about what happened to someone else... because let's face it, nobody can speak for anyone else.

rustygardener172 said:You already admitted you’re a perfectionist—since perfection doesn't actually exist, I get why things are tough for you.

Yeah, I am. But since when are you the expert on what "perfect" looks like to me?😬 It's all subjective—everyone has their own taste...

It’s just wrong when a surgeon lies straight to your face, promising something they know they can't deliver because it just won't fit your facial structure or whatever.

I'm with you on that.

By the way, looking at Nikita, I really love her nose—even if it looks slightly different in every photo she posts. She probably had a few touch-ups herself...

Can't find a great shot right now, but here...

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...qch9IRuSfc&t=1

I think that's how her nose looked back in season one... 🤣 Cute, soft, feminine, but didn't look fake. Reminds me a little of yours from the front, rustygardener172. 😁

stormyharbor2 said:By the way, I’m looking at Nikita and honestly, her nose is gorgeous. Even if it looks slightly different in every photo—she probably had a little touch-up or two, right?

I can't find a perfect shot right now, but here

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...qch9IRuSfc&t=1

I think that’s more what her nose looked like back in season one. 🤣 It's cute, delicate, feminine, but doesn't look fake. Reminds me a bit of yours from the front, rustygardener172. 😁

Ugh... I just went down a Google rabbit hole... but man, it's tough. 😁 Her nose looks totally different in every single picture. From what I can gather... mine is a bit narrower and more rounded in profile... but yeah, she definitely has a pretty nose... obviously, just not in every photo.
http://www.whyfame.com/gossip/2009/a...main_10405.jpg

rustygardener172 said:Ugh... I just went down a Google rabbit hole... but honestly, it’s a mess 😁 Every single photo shows her with a different nose. From what I can tell... mine is a bit narrower and more rounded from the side... but yeah, she does have a cute nose... though clearly not in every shot
http://www.whyfame.com/gossip/2009/a...main_10405.jpg

Yeah, she definitely had it back then. 😢 In that first season—around '96—it was actually really striking. It wasn't one of those "indented" ones with an upturned tip like yours... it was more straight and lifted. Hard to put into words, let me grab a screenshot 🤣

Here it is

http://i52.tinypic.com/2md2kcj.jpg

And another one

http://i54.tinypic.com/6riipf.jpg

In that second pic, she’d practically steal yours 😍

rustygardener172 said:I knew you were building on what I said. Though... I didn't even mention you in my post. Truth be told, you weren't even on my mind while I was writing it. We've been messaging since the very beginning, and I can't see any reason why I would go out of my way to insult you. You've already admitted to being a perfectionist yourself... and since perfection doesn't exist, I imagine that makes life quite difficult... 😉 Just kidding, of course...
And of course, I’m not suggesting that women who have been sidelined should just be happy with whatever they get. No one here thinks that, I'm certain of it. You really ought to have read the post more closely... I simply meant there are women who seek out a surgeon to fix SOMETHING, only to find themselves dissatisfied with a different issue once the procedure is done. In my view... to It’s just not right...
It is an exhausting ordeal when you sit down with a surgeon to request a specific, upturned look, reach an agreement on exactly what that means, and then wake up from anesthesia only to find yourself with a completely flat nose instead. It’s simply unacceptable for a surgeon to... It's a lie... He’ll look at your face and decide right then and there that he won't follow through. He knows he can't pull it off because it just doesn't fit your persona... or whatever excuse he needs to make. It's fundamentally wrong to pay someone just to be lied to. And honestly, those girls have every right to be pissed about the end result. They were sold a lie...

I should also mention... jadedriver0I don't quite grasp why you felt the need to charge into this forum so aggressively. We all realize that everyone’s experience is different, and you have every right to say yours was painful. But you also have to understand that for most of us here, the recovery process... well, I wouldn't want to misinterpret that if I were talking to Sophia Hill22... 😁 It didn't hurt at all...
And you immediately started rambling about all those negative experiences and dissatisfactions regarding nasal implants after surgery...
Why all this negativity? You actually had the surgery, and you’re happy with how it turned out. It would have been much more natural to just share your experience and help others who are prepping for their own procedures. That is the whole point of this thread. You should have detailed what the operation was like, how the recovery pain felt, and how satisfied you are with your new nose. Honestly... tell us, was it worth it? Did seeing the final result make you forget about the pain of recovery? Was it worth the cost...
I am here to discuss the actual treatment, not engage in petty bickering or arguments with other users. I have no interest in hearsay or secondhand accounts... nobody can speak on behalf of someone else...

You clearly haven't read my previous posts. I already stated that I am more than satisfied with my carrier...🙂Recovery was brutal. If I had known it would be this grueling, I wouldn't have gone through with it. My nose wasn't even bad before; I just wanted it flatter, without those indentations... Did I forget about the pain once they removed the splint? Not for a second. Not until the swelling and bruising finally subsided. My surgeon told me that some people just have a harder time recovering than others, so apparently, I'm not an outlier in that regard. Was it worth it? Everyone tells me my nose looks great now—it's cute, petite—but honestly, my old one wasn't ugly either. Now I find myself wondering if all that money and agony were actually necessary. I was only twenty-two at the time, thinking this one procedure would somehow transform my entire life. Yeah, right...😛😁Everything remains unchanged...🤣Look, rustygardener172, I’ve already softened the edges and made it sound nicer than it actually was. Personally, I prefer just being blunt and direct... I don't have the patience for beating around the bush. I wish someone had just been honest with me back then so I could have actually prepared myself mentally.😉

jadedriver0 said:You clearly didn't read my previous posts. I already stated that I am more than satisfied with my nose.🙂 The recovery? Absolutely brutal. I knew it would be like this before I went under; my nose wasn't even bad before, I just wanted it flatter without those indentations. Did I forget about the pain once they removed the cast? No. Not until the pain finally subsided, along with the swelling and bruising. My doctor mentioned that some people just have a harder time recovering from surgery, so I’m certainly not an isolated case. Was it worth it? Everyone compliments my nose now—it's pretty, it's small. But honestly, my old nose wasn't ugly either. Now I wonder if all that money and agony was truly necessary. I was young, maybe 22, and thought this one change would somehow transform my entire life. Yeah, right!😛😁Everything else remains the same.🤣There you go, rustygardener172, that's the watered-down version. Personally, I prefer being blunt and direct; I can't stand beating around the bush. I wish someone had just told me back then that it wouldn't be easy, so at least I could have been mentally prepared.😉

A friend of mine had rhinoplasty and her nose looks stunning, but I have to tell you how miserable she was during that first month.
She had an allergic reaction to whatever they put on her nose—the cast, I think—and it was terrifying. She could barely stand it until they took it off after six days. Then, for a month or two, she was just consumed by the recovery process. She couldn't even care about how her nose looked because her face looked horrific, covered in scabs like it had been eaten away by acid.
Anything can happen, so I believe people need to prepare themselves for potential complications.
Her nose is beautiful now, but she says she would never do it again, simply because of the uncertainty of whether the skin would heal properly or leave permanent scarring.

casualcanyon14 said:A friend of mine had nose surgery. The result looks lovely, but I have to tell you how miserable she was in the month following the procedure.
She had an allergic reaction to the nasal splint they used—I don't know what the technical term is—and it was horrific. She could barely endure it until they finally removed it after six days. Then, for a month or two, recovery was a nightmare. No one even cared about how the nose looked because her face was a disaster... just covered in scabs, looking like acid burns.
Anything can happen, so I think people need to be prepared for potential complications.
It looks great now, but she says she would never do it again. The uncertainty of whether the skin will heal properly or leave permanent scarring is too much...

That’s exactly my point. Personally, I actually liked my nose, but I can't remember if I already mentioned this. For weeks after the surgery, I couldn't even breathe. I was in so much pain that I didn't give a damn about how my nose looked. Honestly, I was just furious at myself for ever agreeing to go through with this mess.😠...I wouldn't do it again, even if I had the money.😢,And even if I did, I'd be stuck with my old nose plus a new bump on top of it. No thanks. Just forget it...🙄

stormyharbor2 said:It’s not actually "indented" with an upward tip like yours; it's more just flat and slightly raised.

I totally get what you mean... she has that same look too. 😢 Though, honestly, when I give it a regular massage, that indentation isn't nearly as noticeable. My guy actually keeps doing it himself—he tells me he actually preferred the flatter profile he used to have. He’s constantly massaging it because, let's be real, I'm just not feeling it right now. 😁
I'm just crossing my fingers that the indentation smooths out once the swelling at the top finally goes down... because it still hasn't.
🙂

So... I have this acquaintance who supposedly had to undergo nose surgery for medical reasons (though I’m not entirely convinced that was the actual driver, but whatever).
It’s been a month and a half now, and honestly, you’d never even know she had anything done... there’s zero swelling, nothing looks off... just completely normal...
I just don't get why these massive "A-list celebrities" lie so much about cosmetic procedures... it’s like they all collectively suffer from breathing issues... hahaha! Even with Zanamar—please, if she actually had trouble breathing, she would have sorted it out ages ago; I mean, how else would she sing? Pam and Neda were telling you earlier that Nika doesn't need any plastic surgery because she’s beautiful exactly as she is, even if they support her choice... and yet now Pamela is claiming Nika is going under the knife because of breathing difficulties... I mean, who is saying what to whom? What is it that makes them so ashamed to just admit they're getting aesthetic work done...

Since quite a few women have been sliding into my DMs, I’ll just put this here for everyone to see. If a surgeon comes across as rude, or if you simply feel like they aren't taking you seriously, don't let them touch you with a scalpel. Just wait. Find someone who actually respects you and values what you want... I was incredibly blunt with Glumičić. I literally wrote down my demands on paper and drew exactly what I wanted. I was direct, sharp, and stood my ground, and he respected every bit of it. I made it clear from the start: if you can't or won't do exactly what I'm asking, tell me now so I can move on. There is no room for playing games with these people.🙄😁

rustygardener172 said:I know exactly what you mean... she has those same imperfections too😢 Though when I massage it regularly, the indentation isn't nearly as deep. My partner keeps bringing it up; he actually preferred my flatter profile from before... He’s constantly massaging it because he’s just not interested in how it looks now😁
Hopefully the indentation will smooth out once the swelling at the tip finally subsides... because right now, it hasn't...
🙂

Did you try lymphatic drainage for your nose and face after the surgery?👍, Glumičić recommended it to me. I went through with it specifically to prevent any indentations or bumps from forming...👍