Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips?

Amy Williams34 said:It’s certainly less painful than undergoing surgery. The results tend to look quite lovely, and it’s incredibly popular over here in the States right now, though I suppose it isn't a permanent solution since all those fillers eventually break down,
but as an initial step, it is undoubtedly a less invasive and safer route compared to full surgery.

Are you speaking from your own personal experience with this, or perhaps just general knowledge...?

Hey there. I’ve been sitting on the idea of getting my nose done for about ten years now, but every time I bring it up, people just shut me down. Honestly, I’ve avoided taking photos of myself for nearly fifteen years because of this bump, and I’m finally starting to feel like it’s time to just pull the trigger. Though, I have to admit, watching shows like Grey's Anatomy makes me incredibly indecisive—seeing those surgeons swinging hammers and basically bashing away at a nose doesn't exactly inspire much confidence in the process. Breathing through my mouth isn't actually an issue for me, since I've spent my entire life doing that anyway due to these narrow nasal passages. Anyway, in a few months, I'm heading in to get those passages cleared up, which should naturally help reshape things a bit. My plan is to just do it all in one go; I know plenty of people who have combined the procedures, and if you can frame it as a medical necessity rather than just cosmetic, insurance usually covers it. You just have to approach the doctor the right way, and they're usually pretty accommodating. If not, well, I suppose you just need to know someone at the hospital to make things move smoothly.

It is utterly absurd to undergo rhinoplasty for some trivial imperfection that isn't even noticeable, let alone a flaw. I went ahead and did this to myself, and while I can honestly say I am satisfied with my new nose, I will never forgive myself for failing to resolve this internally rather than resorting to a scalpel and a hammer. I rushed into this completely without thinking, and I am incredibly lucky that things didn't end in a total disaster. To make matters worse, the surgery ended up being complicated, and during the recovery process, I dealt with heavy bleeding and vomiting massive blood clots—some easily an inch or two in size.
If you’re asking me if I would do it again, the answer is an absolute no. It was entirely unnecessary. In fact, I actually miss my old, crooked nose and that little bump on it (as ridiculous as that sounds). I don't know, I had grown used to it; I was perfectly fine with it, I even joked about it, and I wasn't insecure at all. The work done is high quality—it's straight and technically perfect—but there isn't a dramatic difference. I look just like I did before, except for those specific days when my mental state was in a completely different place, which is why I decided to do this.

Listen to me, people: this is not a joke, nor is it cheap. Think long and hard about what you truly want and whether these changes are actually necessary for your life. Every surgery is a massive shock to the system, and believe me, pushing through the aftermath is nothing to be trifled with. In my opinion, nose surgery should be reserved for individuals who have large, prominent, or highly irregular noses, not for minor bumps or tiny imperfections. Learn to live with yourself and trust me when I say that nobody else is noticing those little details. Good luck to everyone. 😉

And despite all that, you still have to go under the knife for nose surgery alone.

Arthur Wright3 said:and on top of all that, apparently you even have to show up naked for nose surgery

Or maybe you just planned an enhancement for your junk at the same time, so the nose job is just a convenient little "side treatment" while you're already stripped down, huh?

It’s all very subjective... sometimes even getting a wisdom tooth pulled gets so complicated that a nose job feels like nothing in comparison.
In my opinion, you really need to focus most of your attention on the anesthesia—do the prep work, get the consultations, and actually talk to the anesthesiologist directly. You have to lay everything out if you're dealing with any chronic issues, because that can seriously impact how the surgery goes and how you feel during recovery.
I know someone who had this tiny little bump that made her nose look wide; we were all like, "Why would she even bother?"—but I can't tell you how much that tiny tweak changed her whole face. It refined everything, and more importantly, she is just so much happier with herself now.
For instance, even I didn't realize it until I played around with some light Photoshop on a photo of myself—how much better my eyes, lips, and cheekbones look when my nose is a bit smaller.
Here’s another trivial thing... a close friend of mine is gorgeous, but she practically has invisible eyelashes. I can’t even describe how much more striking she looks once she puts on extensions; it’s like a total transformation... and honestly, if she could just "cement" them on permanently, she totally would.
Basically, I'm saying it's those little details that make the massive difference—in this case, a huge positive one.😉)))
As for the whole being naked thing—when I had sinus surgery at the hospital, they only stripped me down to my waist. But at a private cosmetic clinic? They didn't even undress me; they just gave me one of those flimsy gowns to wear over my sweats.
So yeah, this idea that you have to be completely exposed during surgery is total nonsense.
One more thing—for anyone actually looking to get surgery, don't go obsessing over YouTube videos or watching the actual procedure. It's pointless. You just drift off to sleep and wake up feeling a bit groggy, having no idea what they actually did to you. The result is what matters. If you have questions, use this forum—people here actually want to help and explain things... and that should be more than enough for you!

Nicole Ruiz96 said:This might be a bit of a tangent, but it kind of relates to the thread, so here goes... I was wondering if any of you guys have ever done a liquid rhinoplasty using dermal fillers (like Juvederm, Radiesse, etc.)? Honestly, I don't want to go under the knife—I can breathe just fine—but I've got this tiny bump that shows up when I look at my profile (from the front, I look totally normal). So, my question is: what’s the actual process like? Does getting injected with all those needles hurt as much as it sounds? And what’s the damage to the wallet? 🙂

Look, moving past the specific brands for a second, do yourself a favor and Google "Juvederm forum complications." You'll see exactly what people are dealing with out there. It’s a relatively new player in the game, and the big pharmaceutical companies are basically forcing these products onto the market. When patients come forward with serious issues? They just brush them off. They tell them, "Oh, it couldn't possibly be the product; we've never seen anything like this before." Total nonsense.

Basically, what the salespeople claim about their product is one thing,
but the actual experiences of the people who've been through it (and let's call them victims, shall we?) are another thing entirely.

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Rebecca Gomez37 said:It’s all very subjective... Sometimes getting a tooth pulled gets so complicated that nose surgery seems like a walk in the park by comparison.
I honestly think the most important thing in this whole process is focusing on the anesthesia—doing all the prep work, the tests, and having actual consultations with the anesthesiologist. You have to lay everything out on the table if you’re dealing with any chronic issues—because that can seriously impact both the surgery itself and how you recover afterward.

Totally agree here. A close friend of mine had a really rough time because she bled quite a bit during the procedure (they actually had to operate on her twice in one day!), whereas my experience was smooth sailing. Of course, it all hinges on how intense the surgery is. As for me, I love my nose now, even though I didn't have massive expectations. People who don't know better don't even notice it—it wasn't even that 🙈 before. So, if you're considering this just for other people, thinking a tiny bump disappearing will change your entire life—maybe sleep on it a hundred times first. 🧐

Hey everyone, I'm new here. I really hope I haven't missed the boat on this discussion... I've got a few things on my mind regarding nose surgery...
I'm pretty sure I have a deviated septum, but I haven't actually seen a doctor about it yet. It’s not that the health side of it is killing me—I mean, breathing through one nostril is definitely harder, but nothing life-threatening—it's more about how it looks. Honestly, I had such a cute nose until I turned 14. After that, it just started growing, and then two months later, I woke up with this bump on my nose that looked like a mountain range.

Here's what's actually bugging me: a friend of mine who also deals with a deviated septum told me they can fix both the functional stuff and the aesthetics all at once, and apparently, it's totally free. To be honest, that sounds a little too good to be true to me...

I don't have the cash for an operation, and I'm also wondering if being 18 changes anything in terms of how this all works.

My nose is honestly such a huge source of insecurity for me. If I could just find some kind of solution sooner rather than later, it would seriously be amazing.

Dr. Tončić strikes me as a really reliable surgeon—honestly, both of them seem solid. Has anyone here gone to them for rhinoplasty? I’m curious about the pricing. I’m looking to slightly refine my nose—maybe slim it down a bit, smooth out the profile, and shorten the tip just a touch. :-))

😍 👍 🙏
I finally got my nasal splint removed yesterday!!!!!!!!!! It actually looked great while I had it on!!!!!! yeah!!!!!
I went to Glumičić for the procedure, purely for aesthetic reasons. My nose just felt too long for my small face😂. Honestly, nothing really hurt—pulling out the packing was just a minor annoyance, like a tickle in the throat, and breathing through my mouth wasn't even an issue. If I’d known it was this easy, I would have done it ages ago!
But now... my main struggle is my upper lip. It's so swollen I can't even smile😠! Though, I certainly have plenty of reasons to smile because the results are perfect!
The inside of my upper lip is bruised and blue; I have a hematoma. Does anyone know how to clear that up quickly?😕 Dr. Carić mentioned he had to cut through some muscle during the surgery😲
Also, any recommendations for nasal drops?
By the way, I've been taking bromelain tablets for five days now and using heparin cream. The bruising is already turning yellow, but I still have swelling on my chin... it's like everything from my eyes and nose just migrated down to my chin... I look like a squirrel!!!!!!!!!!! Any advice on how to get this swelling down?
The holidays are coming up fast, and I really need to look decent😂

Nancy Clark14 said:I was watching the video of Triumph and Severina’s nose surgery yesterday.
Zambelli had to perform a reconstruction on Severina’s nose after Glumičić—that "actor"—completely botched it by removing way too much cartilage.
I have to say, I am absolutely floored by how beautifully Zambelli handled it.
Seriously, hats off to him. If he put that much care into working on regular people, I’d be lining up at his clinic for my own cosmetic work once I finally get through this whole mess with my septum—maybe next year, if all goes well.
Another thing is that while I was still in the hospital, I kept hearing people rave about him—people who had actually been patients of his.
In my opinion, someone who truly masters nasal reconstruction isn't going to ruin a primary rhinoplasty. They won't over-resect the cartilage, anyway; and honestly, in my view, it’s always easier to take a little more away later than it is to try and add volume back in.
What do you ladies think?
He just strikes me as such a meticulous professional.

I’m right there with you... Zambelli had to reconstruct my nose after Glumicic removed far too much cartilage. My nose ended up looking way too thin and elongated, and it was even crooked to one side... I was absolutely livid, just beyond words. But Zambelli fixed it perfectly—I couldn't be happier with the results! I also went back to Z. later on to get a bit of lip filler with Restylan, and since they applied it quite deep—over 1.5 units—it’s still holding up great! So much credit to Zambelli...

Sophia Cook3 said:😍 👍 🙏
I finally got my cast removed yesterday!!!!!!!! It looks absolutely amazing!!!!!! yeah!!!!!
I went to see Glumičić for the nose job—purely for aesthetic reasons, really. My nose just felt way too long for my small face😂. Honestly, nothing hurt much; pulling out the packing was a total breeze, and breathing through my mouth wasn't even that bad. If I’d known it was this simple, I would have done it ages ago!
But now... my biggest issue is my upper lip. It's so swollen right now that I can't even smile😠! Though, truthfully, I have plenty of reasons to smile because the results turned out great!
The inside of my upper lip is bruised—I've got a bit of a hematoma there. Does anyone know how to clear that up quickly?😕 My doctor mentioned that he had to cut through some muscle during the procedure😲
Also, does anyone have recommendations for nasal drops?
By the way, I've been taking bromelain tablets for five days now and applying heparin cream. The bruising is already starting to turn yellow, which is good, but I still have this swelling on my chin... it's like everything from my eyes and nose just migrated down to my chin... I look like a squirrel!!!!!!!!!!! Please help, how do I get this swelling to go away?
The holidays are coming up fast, and I really need to look presentable😂

I remember feeling that same rush of excitement when mine came off... though you really have to wait for the final results to settle before you can truly celebrate. Let's check back in a year🙂...

As for the hematoma, just keep applying ointment; you just have to give it time to work its magic... In the meantime, a lot of Max Factor stick concealer worked wonders for me!!!!!

PS: When I saw Glumičić, I didn't have any bruising at all, which meant he mostly just shortened the cartilage—but it's still a bit much and looks slightly crooked to one side. You really need about 8 months for the final result to show, since everything is still so swollen right now and it's way too early to tell. Fingers crossed!😍

Hey everyone,

So, here I am, eight days post-op, and I can finally say I’m doing alright.
There is just this one nagging issue: I had the packing removed four days ago, and I still can't breathe through my nose. It’s incredibly frustrating—one nostril is relatively clear, but the other is almost completely blocked.

I wanted to check in and see what your experiences have been like. How many days did it take before you actually felt like you could breathe through your nose again?

On top of that, if I even manage to drift off, I’m jolted awake by a dry throat and pain. Honestly, it’s starting to drive me a little crazy.

I've been using Rhinohorn for about a year now to deal with nasal congestion—it actually works. I tried substituting salt with a bit of brandy (around 5%) twice; my nose was literally on fire, but the congestion cleared right up. Would frequent contact with alcohol damage the mucous membrane? I’d consider using an even lower percentage to see if it outperforms the salt solution.

Chloe Howard5 said:It was the exact same experience for me... Zambelli had to reconstruct my nose after Glumičić removed way too much cartilage, leaving it looking far too thin, elongated, and crooked on one side. I was absolutely livid during my recovery period. However, Zambelli handled everything perfectly, and I am beyond thrilled with the results! I also went back to Z. later on to get some lip filler with Restylan, and because he applied it so deeply—over 1.5 cm—it’s still holding up beautifully. I really have nothing but praise for Zambelli...

I've heard nothing but wonderful things about him. It sounds like there's real hope for me after all!🙂

Well, I figured it was finally time for me to share my own firsthand experience...

So, this past Tuesday, I went in for nose surgery at Dubrava Basketball Club under the care of Dr. Carić. Honestly, the guy is a total pro. I was really impressed—he’s young, clearly knows his stuff inside and out, and he actually seems to care about his patients. He did his plastic surgery specialization over in Germany and is planning to open his own private practice soon... but enough with the praise, haha! :-D

The main issue was a deviated septum; the deviation was pretty severe, so while we were at it, he decided to slim down the overall shape of my nose too. I actually suggested we touch up the aesthetics, so we worked out a plan for exactly what he should do... he had to reset the nasal bone in a few spots during the procedure and all that.

Everything was done under general anesthesia. The five nurses there were incredibly kind. I felt pretty terrible right after waking up from the anesthesia—just for a day or two. There was some bleeding; it was just a constant little trickle from my nose, but nothing major. Yesterday morning (Friday), they removed the nasal packing, which wasn't too bad either—just a strange sensation and a quick flash of pain that lasts maybe ten seconds, and then it's gone. Right now, I'm still wearing a small splint on my nose, but you can already tell it’s going to look good :-D or at least I hope so, haha. I'm getting the splint off this Wednesday... The bruising is minimal; I just have a little yellowish discoloration around my eyes, and that’s about it.
I don't regret choosing this place at all. Truly, nothing but high marks... especially for Dr. Carić.

redmarlin92 said:Hey everyone,

So, I’m eight days out from my surgery, and I can finally say I’m doing alright.
There is just one nagging issue, though—I had the packing removed four days ago, but I still can't breathe through my nose. It’s like one nostril is relatively clear while the other one is almost completely blocked off.

I was wondering about your experiences—how many days did it take before you could actually breathe through your nose again?

If I even manage to fall asleep, I end up waking up because of a dry throat and some pain. Honestly, it’s starting to drive me a little crazy.

Well, I'm on day five now and I can already breathe through my nose, even if things still feel a bit congested inside. I've been using those nasal drops, haha, but the dry throat at night is still hitting me hard... it hurts enough to wake me up, and even after grabbing a little water, it doesn't really help much, you know?

Arthur Wright3 said:And on top of all that, you supposedly have to go into the nose surgery totally naked.

Look, if you're really so unattractive that you can't even handle sitting there for an hour and a half just in your underwear (and yeah, I mean underwear, not completely nude), then you don't actually need nose surgery in the first place...