Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips?

At first glance, I honestly thought Maria Bishop3's post was just some run-of-the-mill advertisement, at least until those photos caught my eye.

@Maria Bishop3/">@@Maria Bishop3 — that profile view of your nose is actually great 👍 though, I’d love to see what it looks like from the front. By the way, in that first photo, you really remind me of Davor Dominiković 🙂.

@Carol Diaz31/">@@Carol Diaz31 — hopefully you'll post some pictures soon so we can all give you some compliments on your nose too 😁

Elizabeth Collins5 said:@Carol Diaz31/">@@Carol Diaz31 I really hope you’re going to post some photos. It would be nice if you actually shared them so that both you and the rest of us can finally take some credit for our noses. 😁

I only have the profile pictures on hand right now, so if anyone actually wants them, just shoot me a DM and I'll send them over. 🙂

There’s really no point in trying to paint anything from this angle right now because the lighting is just too blown out, but honestly... I don't know how else to put it, everything seems to be getting more beautiful by the day. 😁 Of course, it’s still way too wide for me, but honestly, when I think back to the absolute despair I felt four days ago after I pulled the mold out... compared to how this looks today? It's a complete turnaround. 👍

Kate Taylor59 said:😕 In my opinion, he was the perfect candidate for the operation...

And besides, taste is entirely subjective😉. Personally, I find a strong nose, thick eyebrows, and a piercing gaze quite attractive. Everyone has their own specific aphrodisiac...😍

stormyharbor2 said:It’s just because he jumped into the thread right when you brought him up. 😬 Honestly, I don't care if someone is from Germany, the USA, North Mexico, or Romania; people come here because it's more affordable, and the surgeons perform just as well as anyone in a developed country like the States. No offense intended, but I've mentioned before that I have an aversion to certain things—aggressive advertising, being made to look foolish, or having an opinion shoved down my throat. It all just rubs me the wrong way. 🤣

True. Thank you. 😘

I agree. I can't stand people pushing things on you. You can tell within a single mile of reading it that it's just fucking advertising.🙄

stormyharbor2 said:It’s just because he jumped into the thread right when you mentioned him. 😬 Honestly, I don't care if someone is from Germany, the USA, North Mexico, or Romania; people come here because it's more affordable, and there are surgeons here who perform just as well as those in developed places like the States. No offense intended, but I've mentioned before that I have an aversion to certain things—advertising, trying to look clever, forcing an opinion on people... It all just irritates me. 🤣

Truth. Thank you. 😘

I agree. I hate blatant self-promotion and can't stand it. You can tell within a single paragraph that it's just fucking advertising.🙄

jadedriver0 said:I've always had a thing for a strong jawline when a guy has one...

Same here. 😁

Crispin Glover
Richard Armitrage

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jadedriver0 said:I totally agree—I absolutely can't stand being lectured, and honestly, I just don't have the patience for it! I mean, seriously, you can tell it's just some blatant, obnoxious advertising from a mile away.🙄

Maybe some people just aren't particularly great at writing posts on the Forum, you know? I guess they just want to describe their own experiences and share how happy they are within a thread that was actually made for those exact purposes! I mean, why would anyone bother trying to advertise themselves on a Forum when they could just perform some celebrity stunt on a red carpet and have the whole world know who they are anyway?

I actually went to see Dr. Smith about two years ago to get my deviated septum fixed, and honestly, I couldn't be happier with how everything turned out! It was such a great experience, and I really mean it when I say there’s absolutely zero fake advertising involved—just genuine, amazing results.🙄

If anyone is interested, I could probably send over some photos via private message, and then I'd be more than happy to answer any questions you might have!

Anyway, Jasmin, I have to say—your nose looks absolutely wonderful now! It’s just so lovely, like a perfectly shaped, classic masculine nose, I guess. 🙏

Jasmin, I actually love your nose—though on that first photo from day one post-op, it looked way too upturned and small for a guy (probably just because you were tilting your head up while taking it?), but in the second shot, it looks awesome. Just right. It’d be great to see a front view, too. If you can, post a pic!😉

Please don't make me scroll back through everything—I know we talked about how much Žgaljardić charges for a rhinoplasty... Was he the most expensive one? Like, was it around $17k, or am I just hallucinating?😕

stormyharbor2 said:Exactly. 😁

Crispin Glover
Richard Armitrage

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Uh, the other one...:🙂🙂😁

jadedriver0 said:Uh, this other one...🙂 🙂 😁

🤣 They both are—I just couldn't track down a decent photo of the Crispin legend... Anyway, much like Alan Rickman, he basically lives in his trademark. 😍 I mean, there are plenty of them, but I'd better keep my mouth shut before I end up looking like some total fetishist. 😂

stormyharbor2 said:Exactly. 😁

Crispin Glover
Richard Armitrage

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Man, I just love how different everyone's taste is. Honestly, I could see both of them working for me.
...which basically leads me to realize that even with my whole vibe, someone out there might actually dig me, hahaha...

That’s just what happens when you accidentally take out one of your own citizens, but hey, at least God is giving you a little smile 😉
...for velvetangler17

Emily Reed51 said:I absolutely love how diverse tastes can be. In my opinion, they should both just carry on being themselves.
...which leads me to conclude that even someone like me, with all my quirks, might actually appeal to someone out there, haha...

Personally, when I see a guy with a small, perfectly symmetrical nose—especially if he’s overly groomed or trying too hard to look "metro"—I feel a sudden urge to deck him. They just look ridiculous to me. I prefer a man who actually looks like a man: tall, deep voice, a prominent nose, strong brows.😛😁 🤣And let's not forget, he needs solid hands and broad shoulders.🙏 🤣Where did our story go, stormyharbor2?😂

Carol Diaz31 said:I really only have profile pictures right now, so if anyone is actually interested, just shoot me a private message and I'll send them over. 🙂

It doesn't make much sense to take photos from the front right now because the swelling is still pretty bad, but honestly, it looks better every single day. 😁 Of course, it’s still way too wide for my liking, but when I think back to how absolutely desperate I felt just four days ago when I first took the mold off, seeing how it looks today feels like... 👍

I’d prefer the before or the after 😁

I think Jasmin's nose looks fine—though I'll admit I definitely have a soft spot for those guys with the rugged, chiseled looks.

But I am just not feeling the Petar Grašo vibe at all. 😲😲😲

Emily Reed51 said:I honestly love how diverse everyone's tastes are. In my opinion, both types are totally fine.
...which leads me to conclude that even someone like me—with all my quirks—might actually be someone's type, hahaha

Every girl I know seems to love guys with noses. 😬

A great guy—tall, deep voice, prominent nose, good eyebrows. And he’s gotta have strong hands and broad shoulders, too.

Eh, that doesn't do it for me. 😁 It's just the noses, among a few other equally weird preferences of mine. 😂

Maybe the guys lurking in this thread will rethink their options now... 🤣

Sophia Hill22 said:I would prefer before or after 😁

I don't mind Jasmin's nose—though I do have a thing for guys with more rugged features

But I absolutely cannot stand someone like Petar Grašo😲😲😲

Okay, now I've gone and minimized him... but honestly, before this, I don't think I could ever deal with a guy having a smaller nose than me, like Petar Grašo😳 😁
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Carol Parker57 said:Maybe some people just aren't great at writing on a Forum; they just want to describe their experience and share how happy they are on a thread specifically meant for that. Why would anyone bother advertising themselves here when they could just work on some celebrity on a red carpet and everyone would know who they are?

I had surgery with Dr. Smith two years ago to fix a deviated septum, and I couldn't be happier with the results. This isn't some kind of fucking advertising. 🙄

If anyone is interested, I can send photos via PM and answer any questions you might have.

By the way, Jasmin, your nose looks amazing now. It’s a really nice, masculine shape. 🙏

Could I please see the photos? Thanks.

stormyharbor2 said:Every girl I know loves wearing them. 😬

I'm not buying it. 😁 Just noses, among several other equally bizarre things... 😂

Maybe the men reading this thread will reconsider their stance. 🤣

As if.😛 I wouldn't want anything shortened on men either.😛😁

Carol Parker57 said:Maybe some people just aren't great at writing forum posts. They just want to describe what happened to them and share their experience on a thread specifically made for that purpose. Why would anyone bother with advertising on a forum when they could just show up on a celebrity red carpet and get all the attention they need?

I saw Dr. Glusac two years ago for a septoplasty, and I couldn't be happier with the results. This isn't some fucking advertisement. 🙄

If anyone actually wants to see, I can send photos via PM and answer any questions you have.

By the way, jasmine—your nose looks amazing now. It’s a really great, masculine shape. 🙏

Can I see those photos? Thanks!

Thanks to everyone for the comments, especially those ladies who have an appreciation for a certain aesthetic 🙂It’s a bit of a shame I didn't hear from you all sooner 🙂))

I am feeling quite satisfied today, having taken my first stroll through downtown Munich with the new profile 🙂

What can I say? I suppose I had grown accustomed to my old look, though perhaps as an athlete, I tend to view these things with a bit more detachment than your typical urban socialite might. Still, the functional aspect was absolutely critical for me.

Regarding costs, if we look at the Hilton standard—it’s about a 10% difference because you are a patient of Dr. Glusca, and honestly, the facility is quite decent, and the food is great.
As for Dr. Glusca's fees, please reach out to him directly for specific details, as I imagine pricing fluctuates based on the complexity of the surgery and individual preferences, though it seems to align with the ranges mentioned by other forum members regarding Dr. Glusca.

I feel a slight sense of regret that some have interpreted my post as a reklama. My sole intention was simply to share my experience with those of you facing the exact same struggles. It has always felt somewhat strange back home in the States regarding this issue; there seems to be a tendency to undervalue our own top-tier specialists, which probably explains why so many of us look toward overseas options. But Dr. Glusac is truly top-tier, and I felt it was important to mention that. I have consulted several "experts" myself (and I assure you, the cost was never the sticking point), yet they couldn't provide answers to even the simplest questions. If you look at the photos, you can see what he had to work with; it was a significant undertaking, certainly, but he managed to achieve an incredible result.

I will be posting more photos soon. I am still dealing with some swelling, but everything feels wonderful after two weeks, especially considering there were four different incision sites during the procedure.🙂

Now, I just hope that some paid shills or representatives from other "specialists" won't start throwing stones at me or Dr. Genius again.🙂

Best regards,
jasmine