Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips?

Donna Castillo7 said:Thanks for the reply..

Regarding open surgery—it might sound a bit out there, but if you look at the footage from the red folder when Dr. Smith was operating on Ava Karabeg, that was an open procedure. Personally, I don't know anyone who's had nose surgery, but from what I can see, Ava doesn't even have a scar, and she was already out there posing for photos just a week later.
The thing is, an open approach isn't just reserved for the extreme cases; sometimes it’s just the method that gives the surgeon a much better view of the nasal anatomy—especially if you've already had work done before.

Kimberly Baker13 said:Who did you have the surgery with?

Rebecca Gomez37 said:Is it just me, or am I losing my mind? Between fasting and everything else, I honestly can't keep track of who said what anymore.
I don't recall you being unhappy about it; if anything, you were the one comforting me.🙂
What happened—did they do something to you???
I'm still dealing with the fallout from my surgery just a month later, so I get it...

Noah Moore4;24829569 said:Donna Castillo7, did you take the cast off yet? What do you think?[/

The cast is finally off! I have to admit, I felt a little weird at first because my nasal tip used to droop, and now it’s slightly lifted. From the profile view, it looks amazing! It’s shorter, which was honestly my biggest struggle. My nose still looks like *my* nose, it’s just... scaled down. What surprised me was that I expected the change to be even more drastic, but Dr. Shaw told me the swelling will settle and it'll look even smaller in about 10 days. I've still got some pretty visible bruising—mostly yellow with blue streaks—but breathing is easy, which is a huge win.
Bottom line: I’m happy. I got exactly what I wanted. I still look like ME, but I feel so much better. That "potato" look is gone, the chin projection feels balanced now, and I think all my insecurities about my nose are officially dead. :-)
I also think people won't react by saying, "Oh, you had surgery," but rather, "Wow, you look great!" :-)

One more thing. Did any of you actually get an invoice from your surgeon? They didn't give me anything, and in all the post-op euphoria, I completely forgot to ask. I'll need to give them a call and check.

Kate Thompson45 said:Donna Castillo7, on the day I was leaving Ostojić's office, I actually got my discharge papers (two whole pages—he really took his time detailing everything 😂 ), the receipt, and all the other paperwork related to my case.

Did you get any discharge papers? I know some doctors refuse to hand over any documentation at all... Were you seeing Glumičić?
Anyway, glad to hear you're happy with your nose!

Maria Mia, fingers crossed for you! Let us know how it goes!

Donna Castillo7 said:He didn't give me a single receipt or even a discharge summary. During the interview, he was all like, "Yeah, yeah, you'll get your itemized bill just fine," but now they’re playing dumb until you practically beg for it. I'm calling them tomorrow—I can't believe I let this slip through the cracks. As for the discharge papers, I asked my sister before the surgery and she said they usually don't bother writing those up.

Does anyone know if I can use that receipt on my tax return to get some money back? I'm thinking if I list it as a septuplets birth or maybe some health-related necessity?

Donna Castillo7 said:I gave them a call and I'm heading over in a few days to pick up the receipt. The only thing is, my sister mentioned that at the IRS, receipts from Glumičić don't usually fly; apparently, as soon as they see an order from Glumičić, they immediately flag it as cosmetic.
Has anyone here actually used Glumičić or maybe gone to Ostojić? Did you manage to get any kind of tax refund?

driftingpuma26 said:My surgery date is finally set... this Thursday at 9 AM. 🙂
I'm seeing Tony Bennett, and I'm hopeful everything goes smoothly. 🙂

Brandon Bennett said:I had nose surgery a few days ago with Dr. Glumac. I have a couple questions for anyone who has been through this.
1. I caught a slight cold, so mucus is draining down my throat and into the tampons. Could this cause an infection, gangrene, or something serious? I'm worried.😁
2. Every night I deal with nausea, feeling exactly like I have a kidney stone. Has anyone experienced anything similar?

John Cox8 said:Honestly, everything you’re feeling sounds pretty standard. I had my nose surgery exactly a year ago. I actually posted my own experience on this forum back then—I ended up throwing up at least twenty times. My body just didn't take the anesthesia very well. Right now, I'm certain what you're going through is mostly due to those nasal tampons. It was a similar story for me; it was a mix of both things. Once those tampons come out, everything starts looking up. It wasn't until they were removed that I could finally sit back and actually look at my new nose. Before that, I was sitting there thinking, "My God, what have I done?" 😁,,
it'll all turn out great,👍

fadedraven192 said:My 15-year-old son had surgery yesterday for some health issues. A specialist at Mayo Clinic operated on his rib. It took two hours, which felt like an eternity to me. He’s swollen up completely and the pain is unbearable. Blood keeps draining into his throat, making it impossible for him to swallow, and his teeth hurt intensely. They told us they won't remove the packing for another six days. Can anyone tell me how long this pain lasts and how long the full recovery takes? Thanks.