Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips?

Kate Taylor59 said:Has anyone dealt with Dr. Davor Dzepin before? Is he an ENT too?
By the way... someone like a celebrity can get a perfect nose and whatever else they want, but what’s the point if most people end up losing their actual breathing function... believe me, I've heard stories... and that usually happens when you go to an aesthetic surgeon who isn't an ENT.
Thanks, but no... I'd much rather trust someone like Dr. Gluscu, who is an ENT. He's far away, sure, but at least he isn't a butcher... he does natural noses, not those looks where you resemble a doll... narrow, pointy... basically, plastic.

My breathing is perfectly fine🙂, but I made it clear: functionality comes first, followed by a nose that actually fits my face... it's as simple as that.☕To add to that, it feels like everyone has their own set of pros and cons, which is why it's so difficult to choose the right one—I believe you. Has anyone considered going abroad? I heard there's a fantastic specialist in Austria for this kind of thing.🤷

Kate Taylor59 said:Oh, please... that’s exactly why you’re missing the point... [Image link: http://kupus.net/kupus_stari/wwwroot/slike/mozak.jpg]

What was the point of that...🤷

Kate Taylor59, what's gotten into you, digging up all these ancient posts?🤣 😬 Morning star was clearly just messing around...

Kate Taylor59 said:Well, I suppose that's exactly why you're lacking in this area. [Image of a brain]

Who did Morning Star perform the procedure on?

It doesn't matter if she had work done. She showed off her nose and cracked a joke. I can't imagine any sane person taking issue with that. She didn't say anything offensive...🙄The ones who are overcompensating are much more laughable. They walk into a room radiating such toxic energy, like an old, broken furnace. No amount of surgery will help people like that. They'll always find a million flaws to obsess over, ruthlessly dissecting themselves until they turn into monsters...🤮I remember seeing Carol Diaz31 with that mold one day. It was refreshing to see someone who actually has substance beyond just their looks. Meanwhile, there were others there who were just pathetic. You honestly can't believe how miserable and insecure some women can be...😲👎

I don't give a damn, this is still the most attractive option. 😉

I can't stand people who can't take a joke. Before my surgery, I used to laugh a lot—and honestly, I still do, just way more relaxed now.

I disagree with one thing, though—the idea that people who clearly have deep-seated insecurities should be picked on even more. That kind of stuff can wreck someone's mental health... I know because I've been there. 👎 I'll always stick up for anyone being mocked by others, no matter what the reason is.

jadedriver0 said:The ones who are truly obsessed are actually funnier—those people who walk into a room radiating such negative energy they practically suck the air out of it. No procedure is going to fix them... they'll always find a million more flaws to obsess over, picking themselves apart until they turn into monsters.🤮:

If you knew those same people were struggling with actual mental illness, would you still find them funny? Just asking. People today have such massive biases against anyone who isn't "perfect," especially when it comes to things like anorexia or bulimia. They immediately write them off as shallow idiots who just need to "get a grip" because magazines and social media brainwashed them with beauty standards, blah blah blah... Doesn't that kind of thinking make you just as "shallow" as the people you're judging?🤷

Carol Diaz31 said:Look, at the end of the day, everyone’s got their own thing going on. Tastes differ. It’s subjective. But in my view, obsessing over someone else's specific nose shape? That’s a recipe for disaster. You end up with a result that just looks... off. The goal should be simple: make corrections, fix the flaws, and move on. Anything more than that is just pushing your luck. I don't even know where to begin with this one. It’s just... everything. It's all part of it. Just one big, messy, interconnected thing that we all have to deal with, whether we want to or not. Honestly, I'm still processing. It's a lot. Truly. I suppose I should just get straight to it. No sense in dancing around the point, right? It’s about the nose. Honestly. People don't realize how much it defines a face until they're staring at a portrait or looking too closely in a mirror. It's central. Everything else sort of orbits around it. Just a thought. Anyway, moving on.

Spot on. Well said. 👍

jadedriver0 said:Why on earth now?🤷

Hahahah Morning... just felt like being a little bit of a troll today, honestly. Just thought I'd throw some chaos into the mix. 🤣
No, Morning didn't actually have nose surgery.

Kate Taylor59 said:hahahah just kidding, I honestly felt like joining in on the joke too... 🤣
it’s not like Morning star actually got a nose job

Hahahah Morning star is an absolute queen, seriously 😂
...it's just such a bummer she didn't post a pic of her boobs too haha

Kate Taylor59 said:hahahah just kidding, felt like having a little laugh myself... 🤣
Morning star didn't get nose surgery

You should have added an emoji or something so she'd get the joke. The way you wrote it sounded incredibly condescending, which is why I asked what the point was.☕

stormyharbor2 said:I don't give a damn if they're the most attractive. 😉

I have no patience for people who can't laugh at themselves. Before my surgery, I laughed constantly. It’s the same now, just with more composure.

I disagree on one point: insecure people who wear their complexes on their sleeves shouldn't be targets for mockery. That kind of thing can leave lasting psychological scars. I'm speaking from experience. 👎 I will always defend someone being bullied, regardless of the reason.

If you knew those same people were struggling with mental illness, would you still find them funny? Just asking. People today carry so many prejudices against them, especially when dealing with things like anorexia or bulimia. They’re immediately dismissed as shallow airheads who need a reality check because the media brainwashed them with beauty standards, blah, blah... Doesn't that mindset make you just as "shallow" as the people you're judging?🤷

stormyharbor2 finds it easy to take offense. I can't stand weak characters or those who spend their lives waiting for someone else to fix their problems.🙄, nor those who expect a single surgery to fundamentally overhaul their entire existence, only to spiral into depression when everything remains exactly the same.🙄 Since I was eighteen, I've looked after myself. I live alone, pay my own rent, cover my tuition, buy my own clothes... nobody ever handed me anything or smoothed the path for me. When life hit hard—and it has hit hard—I stayed brave. I fought for myself and those close to me. Do I feel pity for people who complain after overindulging? No. I feel for my twenty-five-year-old friend battling a pituitary tumor. I feel for my neighbor fighting lupus.☕ And frankly, I don't see why your last comment was directed at me. Did you think I was talking to you?

jadedriver0 said::Ever since I turned 18, I've been looking out for myself. I live on my own, I pay my own bills, my rent, my tuition, my skincare, my clothes... nobody has ever handed me anything or made life easier for me. When life really hit me hard—and there have been plenty of those moments—I was brave, I was bold, and I was proud. I fought tooth and nail for myself and for the people close to me. Do I feel any sympathy for those who just sit around gluttonously consuming everything before they eventually fail? No, I don't. I don't pity them anymore. Instead, I grieve for my friend who's only 25 and battling a pituitary tumor, and I worry about my neighbor dealing with lupus.

🎉 🎉 🎉 😘

Honestly, I find myself getting happier by the day. My nose looks better and better; nobody even notices it right away (which is great 👍) and when they finally do notice... everyone is just thrilled with it 😍
I mean, it wasn't like I had some massive complex about it or anything, it just used to bother me, you know? But now, I am absolutely overjoyed whenever I look at it 🙂

jadedriver0, you totally missed my point. It’s not about whether someone is "weak" or whatever—some things just aren't within anyone's control. People are born a certain way. Is a schizophrenic at fault for being sick? Of course not. I'm not trying to compare schizophrenia to bulimia, but who are we to play judge and decide which mental illness matters more than the others? Those extremely insecure girls you were talking about sound genuinely unwell to me... I’m not mocking them, I actually feel bad for them. Unless, of course, we're talking about the ones whose only goal in life is to become famous and be a regular fixture on the Red Carpet—those aren't sick, they're just empty-headed. 🤷

P.s. I doubt anyone here actually expected their noses to solve all their life problems. At least I didn't.

Sorry for going off-topic, but I just had to get this out there. 😢

jadedriver0 said:Look, I don't want to sound conceited—I don't have her nose—but honestly? I think mine is better. Maybe I'm just biased because I actually like what I see in the mirror, but I'm happy with it. No complaints at all, not even one tiny thing (Carol Diaz31, feel free to be blunt 🤣). Besides, I wanted this exact shape; seeing hers makes me realize I would've made a huge mistake going that route—it just wouldn't suit me. I’m incredibly stubborn, so thank Bog I listened to my gut; it was like divine intervention keeping me from a total disaster.🤷, anyway, I'm content.🙂

Hey, I also just realized you mentioned some doctor in Austria. Which doctor? And New York City, honestly, I think I'd actually look great with that Dr Philippe Chout nose you say is so different from yours... do you really think a plastic surgeon can actually replicate that specific look?

stormyharbor2 said:jadedriver0, you missed my point entirely. It isn't about whether someone is weak or not. Some things are simply beyond control; some people are just born that way. Is a schizophrenic at fault for being ill? I'm not comparing schizophrenia to bulimia, but who are we to decide which mental disorder carries more weight? Those extremely insecure girls you mentioned sound sick to me... and I'm not mocking them, I'm pitying them. Unless, of course, they are those ones whose only goal is to become a celebrity and be a regular on the Red Carpet. Those aren't sick, they're just empty-headed. 🤷

P.S. I doubt anyone here expected their nose to solve their life problems. At least I didn't.

Apologies for the off-topic tangent, but I felt compelled to say this.😢

stormyharbor2, I am always the first one to respond in this thread whenever someone starts mocking others. You know I stepped in a few pages back to support your side during those arguments😉. I cannot stand mockery.☕ But you cannot compare certain illnesses to others🙄. It is tasteless, at best. Someone struggling with an eating disorder can, through sheer willpower, stop putting their fingers in their mouth. A person with a tumor cannot stop its spread through willpower alone. And please, enough with the sarcasm regarding this. You started a conversation that doesn't belong here—not now, not in this space—discussing schizophrenia, anorexia, and bulimia. I am ending that line of thought right here. This is strictly off-topic now. Just tell us how your nose is doing day to day. What changes are you seeing? Is it getting smaller or narrower? Everyone is different, and that is what we actually care about.🙂😉

casualgardener21 said:Hey, I also just realized you mentioned some doctor in Austria. Which one? And honestly, I think I’d actually look great with that nose belonging to Dr Philippe Chout that you said was totally different from yours... do you think an actor could even get a nose like that made?

I can't say for sure, and I certainly can't speak for anyone else. My results were wonderful, and I truly believe that's because I was proactive. I didn't just walk in with a celebrity photo and demand a specific look. I explained exactly what I wanted, ensuring the outcome would complement my facial features while maintaining proper function...☕I'll find the brochure and let you know. He's excellent; many people go to him.🙂😉And I don't think he's any more expensive than the surgeons here in the States...🤷

Carol Diaz31 said:🎉 🎉 🎉 😘

Every day, I feel a little more content. My nose looks better, and nobody even notices right away (which is a plus 👍), but when they finally do... everyone is just impressed 😍
It wasn't some deep-seated complex or anything, it just bothered me. Now, looking in the mirror, I'm actually happy with what I see 🙂

It shows. You have good energy, and trust me, that will always carry you through. A positive mindset and faith go a long way 👍.

stormyharbor2 said:jadedriver0, you missed my point entirely. It isn't about whether someone is weak or not. Some things are simply beyond control; some people are just born that way. Is a schizophrenic to blame for being ill? No. I am not equating schizophrenia with bulimia, but who are we to decide which mental disorder matters more than another? Those extremely insecure girls you mentioned sound pathological to me. I'm not mocking them, I'm pitying them. Unless, of course, they are just those empty-headed types whose only goal is to become celebrities and be a regular fixture on the Red Carpet... 🤷

P.S. I doubt anyone here expects their life problems to be solved by a nose. At least, I don't.

Forgive the tangent, but I felt compelled to say this.😢

Oh, and perhaps I can actually help you (which would be lovely)🙂, since I see you also have an affinity for brown hair. I usually go for a level 7.0, the shade you were asking about in the other thread; I think it suits you perfectly😉. If you want, I can ask my stylist at the Kerastase salon I visit for the exact shade and let you know?😉

Look, someone who's just being reckless can use willpower to stop shoving their damn fingers down their throat, but someone dealing with a tumor can't just wish away the spread through sheer force of will.

I'm talking about mental illnesses here. Anorexia and a tumor—you can't even compare the two. Even Glück mentioned some girl once who wanted to end it all because of a botched nose job, so he sent her to a psychiatrist or something like that...😳

I was just adding to what you said about how you look down on girls who seem obviously insecure. Anyway, forget it. It doesn't matter.

Tell us more about how your nose feels day-to-day—what changes are you seeing? Is it getting smaller or narrower? Everyone experiences it differently, and that's what we actually want to know.

I don't know, I don't really think about it anymore. 🤷 From the front, it looks almost the same as before the surgery, just flatter and a tiny bit shorter. I actually like one part of the profile (🤣), though a few little things still bother me... I'm hoping it'll look better eventually.

Oh, maybe I can help you out (I'd love to)—I see you're into brown hair too. I usually go with a 7.0 shade, which I think is what you were asking about in the other thread—is that a level 5? If you want, I can ask my stylist at the Kerastase salon I go to for the exact shade and let you know?

I don't recall asking about brown hair lately?🤔 Which one are you talking about? Right now, I have no interest in going brown since I'm happy with my color. 😁

stormyharbor2 said:I don't really know... I've stopped thinking about it too much. 🤷 From the front, it looks almost identical to how it was before the surgery, except maybe it's a bit flatter and slightly shorter. I actually like one of the profiles better (🤣), though there are a few tiny details that still bother me. I just hope everything settles down and looks better one day.

I'm not entirely sure what your specific goal was for the change, but mine ended up looking pretty much the same from the front as it did before. For me, the most important thing was shortening the tip because it used to point down way too sharply whenever I smiled; when I was being serious, though, it looked flatter. Now, it doesn't dip down anymore and it's shorter, but honestly, you can barely tell when I have a neutral expression, so nobody even realizes I had surgery.

From the profile view, though, the difference is much more noticeable—it definitely looks flatter and more symmetrical.