Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips?

Well, I guess that’s one way to go about looking for it... though whether it actually suits your face is a whole different story.

Personally, I think this is a perfect example of a beautifully crafted nose. Though, looking at her, it doesn't look like a lift—more like they just shaved down the tip, if you ask me.


Is this what people mean by a "flat" nose? She had surgery because hers was way too wide to begin with


I’m digging this one too. I'm guessing it's also aiming for that flat profile
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after


One tiny gripe—those noses look a bit *too* overdone to me, kind of like Julia's—but I actually love the vibe. You know, not those super prominent bridges, just a smooth, well-shaped nose that sits lower.

When people talk about rhinoplasty and upturned noses, everyone’s terrified of getting that "piggy" look. But honestly? That’s rarely the actual issue. Sometimes the problem is a nose that’s been shortened way too much—leaving you with zero bridge structure left.
Like Nicole Kidman
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after


Which one do you guys prefer? Personally, I’m leaning toward a flatter profile over those super short ones. Then again, it all comes down to facial balance, right? In my opinion, Kidman would actually pull off a slightly longer, more sculpted nose better than this.

Megan Moore76 said:Is this what you call a straight nose? She had surgery because hers was way too wide before...

Angelina's profile is actually super sharp—when you guys were talking about "straight" noses, I thought you meant the side view, not looking at her from the front...

stormyharbor2 said:Angelina’s profile is actually pretty wild. When you guys were talking about "flatness," I totally thought you meant her profile view instead of looking at her head-on...

Man, I 😁

Megan Moore76 said:Personally, I’m leaning more toward flatter noses rather than those upturned ones. But honestly, it’s all about facial harmony and what actually works for a specific face. Like, if you ask me, Nicole Kidman would probably look better with a slightly longer, more sculpted nose.

I’ve always been a fan of those straight, pointed noses. Then again, I’m stuck with this tiny little button nose myself. 😁 Not everything that looks good on paper actually suits everyone. 😁

rustygardener172 said:I’ve always had a thing for those straight, pointed noses. Personally, I’m stuck with this little button nose of mine... 😁 Not everyone can handle what they actually like... 😁

Flat and pointy? Are those the ones Miller called "modern" back in the day—the ones that supposedly make a woman's face look masculine?🤣 I don't really care what kind they are—as long as they aren't too small, too tight, or just plain mushy and overdone... 😂 And of course, I'm not into hunched backs—unless we're talking about guys... 😬

stormyharbor2 said:Straight and pointy? Are those the ones Miller claimed were considered "modern" back in the day and supposedly make a woman's face look too masculine?🤣 Honestly, I’m down for pretty much any shape, as long as they aren't tiny, too narrow, overly hooked, super bulbous, or just plain fake-looking. 😂 And obviously, I’m not a fan of crooked noses—unless we're talking about guys. 😬

hahahahaha, probably! Look, I'm not picky either! The hardest part is definitely finding the perfect match for yourself. Thank God Miller picked out my nose for me, because if he hadn't... I'd be kicking myself for the rest of my life (or at least until my next surgery). 😁 😂

Why is it that they never put up any head-on photos (doctors and such...)? It’s always some side profile shot. Personally, I need a front-facing view because looking at them from the side doesn't really do much for me...

Kate Taylor59 said:Why do they never post front-facing photos (doctors and stuff...)? It’s always just side profiles. I really need to see them head-on because looking at them from the side doesn't tell me anything...

Ugh, tell me about it. I went through the exact same thing.
I honestly think it's because it takes forever for the nose to actually settle into its final shape when viewed from the front, whereas you can pretty much snap a decent side profile shot almost immediately after the procedure.😁

I’m pretty sure that’s exactly why.

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Kate Taylor59 said:Why don't they ever post front-facing photos of the doctors? It's always profile shots. I really need to see them from the front because looking at them from the side doesn't tell me much...

Could someone please, just because there are zero photos online, upload a front-facing shot? Even just the nose would do. Honestly, seeing their profile would help me decide on a surgeon, as the tip shape is incredibly important to me. 🙂 All I can offer right now is a photo of my current situation, but I doubt anyone wants to see that horror show. Once I finally head in for the surgery, I won't hesitate to share the results—even if (God forbid) I'm not happy with them. After all, I think that’s exactly why we’re all here: to share information and learn from each other. 😉

rustygardener172 said:That was my experience too.
Maybe it’s because it takes forever for the nose to actually settle into its final shape when you're looking at it head-on—but from the profile view, you can pretty much see the result almost immediately...😁

Not really—mine actually looked super upturned from the side at first, but now it's dropped quite a bit. It's a completely different nose now.

rustygardener172 Asks:
Personally, I’ve always had a soft spot for those straight, aquiline noses—there's just something about that profile that looks classic to me. As for myself, though? I'm stuck with this little button nose. It's more rounded than anything else, I guess. 😁 Not everything that catches someone's eye is actually worth having, I guess. It’s funny how people chase things that just don't suit them, isn't it? Maybe it's just wishful thinking on their part, but honestly, just because you like something doesn't mean it belongs in your life. Not everyone has the sense to know when something simply isn't right for them. 😁

Oh, great. Here we go again. Just more of those flat, pointy little noses. Honestly, I don't even know why we're still discussing this. It’s just... it's just one thing after another, isn't it? Maybe I'm being too harsh, I guess, but it really gets under my skin. 😍

stormyharbor2 said:Not really. In my case, the profile view looked super upturned at first, but now it's definitely dropped. The whole shape of my nose is just totally different.

I wasn't even thinking about that... I mean, obviously it’s going to drop as the swelling goes down. I was talking about the actual width of the nose from all that bone swelling... the tip shape... just the general look from the front. You honestly have to wait at least 6 months to see the real deal. And once those 6 months pass, nobody is ever crawling back to their surgeon unless they're seriously unhappy with 😁 , so you won't even find anyone left to take photos of...

rustygardener172 said:I was thinking about the width of the nose—you know, from swollen bones... the shape of the tip... basically the overall look from the front. You really have to wait at least 6 months for that. And once those 6 months pass, nobody even goes back to see the surgeon unless they aren't happy with the 😁 results... so there won't be any photos to show...

Yeah, true. It doesn't make much sense looking at photos because—well, at least for me—they only took shots before and after the surgery, and now the whole nose just looks different. As for the width, it’s actually the same as before; just right, though in photos it somehow looks too long. He told me maybe it needs to drop 1-2 mm at the bridge and narrow slightly at the tip. He was actually surprised how quickly everything settled and flattened out, especially since my skin is so pale and thin—he thought it would be way worse...😁

I’ll probably be heading to Dr. Miller’s this summer... God help me! I'm actually terrified since it's my first surgery and, let's face it, I've always been a bit of a coward... xD
And you're dealing with those sinus issues too... man... I'm about to lose my mind... my ears are aching, I can't swallow, sore throat, headache... lord, give me strength...

Quick question for the ladies—is anyone else dealing with insane nose pain lately? It’s been the last two days and I'm barely a month out from surgery, maybe a little more
Is it just the weather changing or what? Seriously, sometimes I feel like hitting my head against a wall just to distract myself from how much this hurts 🙂

stormydrifter11 said:Hey ladies, quick question—is anyone else dealing with some seriously brutal nose pain? It’s been killing me for the last couple of days. I’m just coming up on a month since my surgery, maybe a little less than that, but man, this discomfort is no joke. Is it just me, or is this actually normal?
Is it just the weather acting up, or am I actually losing my mind? Seriously, I feel like I'm about to start banging my head against a wall just to distract myself from this damn headache. 🙂

I’ve never actually dealt with any pain from it myself. I have this one friend who had nose surgery quite a few years back, and she swears it still aches whenever the weather shifts. So... honestly, there's a chance that's exactly what's going on. 😁

The weather changes probably make it hurt... personally, I deal with massive migraines. My head just kills me, and everything feels focused right there (and mind you, I haven't even had surgery)...