Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips?

Has anyone actually been to see Zambelli? I can’t wrap my head around why his rates are so much higher than everyone else's. Most people seem to be in the same ballpark, but Zambelli is charging at least 50% more. Even Glumicic isn't that pricey, despite having way more hype behind him.

You're overreacting. From what I've heard, Zambelli actually charges more for the nose job than everyone else $1333—it jumps from $10,000 up to $14,000

I heard the figure was 15,000, which works out to exactly 50%. Some items actually ended up being more than 50% higher, but honestly—why does it even come to this?

Nicole Nguyen34 said:Has anyone actually been to see Zambelli? I honestly don't get why his rates are so much higher than everyone else's. Most specialists are priced pretty similarly, but Zambelli is charging at least 50% more. Even Glumicic isn't that pricey, and he's got half the reputation!

I went to Zambelli and ended up paying $2,400. From what I can tell, that's just his standard rate.🤷 I’d already made up my mind about him beforehand, so I didn't bother shopping around for other doctors or comparing prices...

Nicole Nguyen34 said:I heard it was around 15,000—so basically right at 50%. Honestly, some things are even more than 50% marked up, but then again—why does it even matter?

I paid my own 14k$0.00...which I think is about average—and I know for a fact Glumicic is pulling in 1,800 euros...

Tony’s looking at somewhere between $10,000 and $14,000—it really just depends on how complex the procedure ends up being...

Nicole Nguyen34 said:How can you even claim that a "one-and-done" success rate is questionable? In my experience, any decent surgeon will step up and perform a corrective procedure on their own dime if things don't go according to plan.

If only you had a clue about what actually goes on behind closed doors in those medical offices...

wanderingmason86 said:Unknown:
Has anyone actually seen Unknown? I read somewhere that he’s great, but I can't seem to find any detailed, firsthand accounts out there...

Basically, I'm looking for someone who won't charge an absolute fortune, but will actually stand by their work. Maybe I'm just being too picky... 🤷

That's a solid choice. Honestly, I don't think you'll find anyone better in the US, or anywhere else for that matter.😉

Maria Doyle97 said:Hey everyone! I'm really curious—has anyone here actually gone through with nose surgery when they were only 16? 🙂

Hope I'm not too late to the party here... I had my nose job when I turned 16. I’d actually gone in for consultations way before that, but we all agreed it was smarter to just wait until my 16th birthday. Everything went perfectly, and honestly, even ten years later, I still think it was one of the best decisions I've ever made.😉 My parents were actually super supportive through all of this, and they didn't push any crazy, unrealistic expectations on me—I just wanted to get that lump removed and fix my deviated septum. Everything went perfectly, and honestly, the whole recovery was pretty quick and painless.🙂

Olivia White69 said:If you only knew what actually goes on behind closed doors in these clinics...

Well, that was a deeply constructive response!

Grace Kern3 said:hey, hope I'm not replying too late.. I had my nose done when I turned 16—I’d actually gone for consultations before that, but we all agreed it was better to just wait until my 16th birthday. Everything went perfectly. It's been over 10 years now and honestly, looking back, it was probably one of the best decisions I ever made😉 especially since my parents were totally supportive and I wasn't out there making some crazy, unrealistic demands; I just wanted to get rid of a bump and fix a deviated septum. The whole thing went great and recovery was pretty quick and easy enough🙂

It's not too late. I'm actually still waiting until I hit 16 myself, which is coming up soon. I've got issues with a deviation and I really want to smooth out a bump too... but I'm kind of freaking out because some people say things can end up worse since your nose is still growing... I really want to just get it over with soon though... thanks for the reply🙂 at least you gave me something positive to hold onto👍

Maria Doyle97 said:It’s not too late, I’m actually still waiting on my 16th birthday to do it soon. I have some issues with a deviated septum and I really want to get rid of this bump... but I'm scared because some people say it might actually look worse since the nose is still growing... I seriously want to just get it over with soon... thanks for the reply 🙂 at least you gave me something positive to hold onto👍

Look, 😉 don't let the negativity get to you or start spiraling. I know there are horror stories out there, but if you listen to everyone else, you're just going to end up with a head full of anxiety, and if you factor in all those bad experiences, nobody would ever agree to surgery. 🤷 I was lucky enough that everything went perfectly and I am beyond happy with the results 😍 I wanted this so badly that nothing could talk me out of it. And as for that whole "nose is still growing" thing? Like, what, is a new bump or a potato just gonna sprout on your face again? 😬

Hey, I’m curious if anyone here knows how this works... what does the process look like for a nose job when there isn't actually a bump? It's more about the profile—the bridge area right under the eyes feels too high, and the tip is just too wide and lacks definition.
Unfortunately, I'm not quite sure how to put it into technical terms...

Kenneth Harris27 said:Hey, I was wondering (if anyone actually knows)... what’s the deal with nose surgery when there isn't even a hump? It's more like the profile is just too long—the bridge right under the eyes is way too high—and the tip is too wide and lacks definition.
Unfortunately, I don't know how to put it better...

Basically, they break those side bones to rebuild the "roof." To put it bluntly, they take that part you think is too high and turn it from a five-story building into a two-story one.😉
They shorten the length and lift it up at the same time...
For them, it's routine stuff—they can easily turn a big, long nose into something "normal," or if that's your thing, a cute little button nose.
Just be ready for some bruising—since they have to break things rather than just shaving them down—and expect stitches on the nostrils because they'll be narrowing and shortening the tip.
But hey, it all passes pretty quickly...

So, we're talking about the open procedure here? How long would it be before I could actually head out and just use some makeup to hide the bruising? I read somewhere that it takes about six months to reach the final result, but what I really want to know is how soon I can be out in public without the swelling being super obvious... I'm not looking for a massive transformation, and I definitely don't want people noticing I've had work done.
btw, thanks a ton for the answer. 🙂

Kenneth Harris27 said:So, we're talking about the open procedure here? How soon could I actually get out of the house and just use some makeup to hide any bruising? (I read somewhere it takes about 6 months to reach the final look, but what I really want to know is how long until I can show up in public without looking visibly swollen... because I’m not looking for a massive transformation, and I definitely don't want people who aren't involved to notice anything is up)
btw, thanks a ton for the answer. 🙂

Look, as soon as they took the molds off, I was already back out on the town, hitting up parties and hanging with friends.

I actually went out with my cup in too, right after I swapped my tampons. It took about 10 to 14 days total before the stains completely vanished; they were super dark for a few days, then started shifting colors from blue to purple, then pink, and finally a yellowish-green sort of vibe😍 but you don't really need to use concealer 😬 though once those dark spots clear up, you can pretty much mask everything with makeup😉

Kenneth Harris27 said:So, is this one of those open procedures? How long until I can actually leave the house and just use some makeup to hide the bruising? (I read that it takes about 6 months to get the final shape, but I really want to know how soon I can be out in public without the swelling being super obvious... because I’m not looking for a massive transformation, nor do I want people who aren't even involved to notice anything)
btw, thanks so much for the answer. 🙂

I was already out—just running errands at the grocery store and stuff—after about 12 days. Honestly, if I had started using Heparin sooner, I probably could have gone out even earlier.
It really does work on those bruises...
A lot of it is just in your head, too—you obsess and convince yourself everyone is staring at you, when they really aren't.
In my opinion, after three weeks you'll be totally fine, even though the nose keeps changing shape—but that's something only you will notice.🙂
In the morning it looks swollen, then it settles down during the day, then suddenly it feels thicker and you see a bump, then it looks wider, then narrower...
And then I'll ask my mom—who tells me it looks exactly the same as always—and that's when it hits you just how "obsessed" we are with this nose.
But hey, that's exactly why we went under the knife in the first place, right? Because we notice every single tiny detail.

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I was dealing with some truly horrific discoloration—shades of deep purple mixed with this sickly greenish-yellow... After about a week, I decided to start using a heparin cream. The pharmacist at the local CVS recommended the cream over the gel version, suggesting the gel is more suited for legs rather than facial skin. And while it’s true that the bruising vanished within just two days, my skin reacted quite poorly. The areas where I applied it became incredibly textured and swollen... The color was gone, certainly, but the texture made it look as though I had been stung by a wasp...😉
I have also followed the regimen of cleaning with cotton swabs, and to this day, I continue to perform daily cleansings using a saline solution...
It has been three weeks since I finally returned to work—I simply wasn't ready to face the public before now—but unfortunately, those heavy dark circles under my eyes still haven't budged...
It has been exactly four weeks since my surgery, and I must admit, I feel quite terrible about my current appearance. My complexion is deathly pale, and the dark circles under my eyes have become quite pronounced. To make matters worse, my nose looks disproportionately large at the moment. When I attempt to lift my eyebrows, I get this unsettling sensation, almost as if my nose might burst. Furthermore, whenever I touch the area where the swelling is most significant, everything feels numb and there is this slight, persistent stinging sensation...
It is quite evident that we aren't all cut from the same cloth—I only underwent such a minor procedure, yet I find myself struggling through a much longer recovery period than anticipated...😢

Acne can be managed quite effectively if you use a specialized treatment like Unknown liquid; generally, once you have thoroughly cleansed your face, you simply apply the solution directly to the affected areas. A few months ago, I had a rather unfortunate experience with a local esthetician that left my skin in terrible condition. Following her treatment, my face was practically an outbreak zone—I had large whiteheads so prominent I could almost watch them develop in real time. It was truly revolting, and I pray nobody else ever has to endure something similar... Fortunately, after consulting with my dermatologist, I decided to visit a high-end clinic in San Francisco to see a specialist. Since then, my complexion has been absolutely flawless, just like a baby's skin, without a single trace of scarring or discoloration left behind...
PS: I believe I read somewhere that you are based in San Francisco; I sincerely hope that Unknown and the Marina will be able to provide the assistance you need...

So, I had my nose job about five months ago, and honestly? I’m pretty happy with how everything turned out! But lately, things have been a little weird. For the last ten days, my nose has been super red and I've been getting these tiny white bumps on it. It doesn't really hurt that much, it's just... really, really red. My doctor mentioned it might just be my skin type since I tend to get oily, but then my other doctor suggested it could be my skin being extra sensitive because of the surgery and the cold weather. I've been using some topical cream, but I can't use it for too long. Has anyone else dealt with anything like this?