Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips?

Don't comfort me. I chose this doctor because I was genuinely impressed by their work, but clearly, things didn't go quite as planned for me.

stormyharbor2 said:Hahaha, I did the exact same thing, except that fake nose looked like I was born with it. 🤣 I see where you're going with this. I'll go along with it, though maybe skip that basket—it seems a little too sharp. 😬

Thanks, yeah, that nose shape is actually pretty hilarious. 😁

So, I messaged Dr. Toncic and he actually got back to me—it was a really thorough response, too.
I'm quoting a section here in case anyone is curious about the costs: "The price for rhinoplasty is..." $3667 You can pay via credit card (Maestro, Master, Visa, Diners, or American Express) in monthly installments ranging from 2 to 12 months, or through consumer loans with 2 to 60 installments, depending on which card you're using. If you prefer to pay in cash, the price is... $3333We offer a pretty significant discount if you pay in cash. If you decide to combine the aesthetic work with the functional part—meaning a septoplasty to fix the nasal septum—the total price for the procedure would be... $4400 Regarding card payments, huh? $4000 For cash payments, the examination fee is... $83."

He recommended this one site specifically for international clients that features his before-and-after shots. Honestly, I think it’s a much better resource than his actual main website; on his official page, my nose looks a little unfinished, though maybe that was just what those women were looking for.

http://www.lindabriggs.co.uk/patient...y/drtoncic.htm

http://www.lindabriggs.co.uk/cosmeti.../nose3_bef.jpg

This is what mine looks like 😬—but honestly, I’m not feeling the "after" result at all. The bridge is way too high now and it just gives off this heavy "Roman nose" vibe... 😢

A specialty of Dr. Toncic
is African American noses.

So basically, he's your guy if you're looking to fix a smaller, button-style nose.

So, I just finished scrolling through all 171 pages of this forum 😍 and I have to say, thanks to everything you ladies have shared here 🙏🙏🙏, I’ve finally narrowed my choices down to two surgeons. It's down to Dr. Toncic and Glumicic. Dr. Toncic seems more accessible regarding the price, though I cooled off a bit after seeing some of his results online. On the other hand, maybe Glumicic gives everyone that same slightly upturned nose, but honestly, that’s the look I want. Even if it looks a little fake, it would still be better than my current beak 😁, and I think it might give me a softer overall look.

Why them specifically? Mostly because nobody here has said anything majorly negative about them or had a terrible experience. For some other surgeons I was looking at, someone mentioned getting permanent lumps after surgery or simply not getting the nose they actually wanted, which definitely turned me off. With Dr. Toncic, my only real hesitation is the tip of the nose; looking at his photos, I’m worried he doesn't refine the tip enough. Maybe I'm wrong? Perhaps if someone has such a wide tip, it's just harder to work with 🤷. I really hope that's not the case. Another thing that bugs me—based on what I've read in your posts—is that his son usually handles the consultations instead of Dr. Toncic himself. I'm a little unsure how accurately he'll communicate my specific wishes to his father. I worry that by choosing Dr. Toncic because he's cheaper than Glumicic by about $1333, I might end up regretting it later. Looking at the long term, maybe price isn't the most important factor. Then again, reading their summaries, both seem quite experienced, so cost shouldn't be the deciding factor. I guess I wonder why Dr. Toncic is so much more affordable than Glumicic? I just hope it isn't due to lower quality 😲
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I realize this is a long post, so sorry if I'm bothering you all, but I'm genuinely stuck. Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you again to everyone for sharing your advice and experiences. It has been incredibly helpful 😍 🙏🙏

stormyharbor2 said:http://www.lindabriggs.co.uk/cosmeti.../nose3_bef.jpg

This is what mine looks like 😬 But I’m not really feeling the after results; the bridge of the nose seems too high and it has that "Roman" look to it. 😢

I actually think this one is really nice...

http://www.lindabriggs.co.uk/cosmeti.../nose4_aft.jpg

mellowgull51 said:I actually think this one looks really pretty...

http://www.lindabriggs.co.uk/cosmeti.../nose4_aft.jpg

Not bad at all in my opinion.

I’ve noticed that with our surgeons here, the nose always looks "glued" onto the face—there's none of that subtle space near the nasal ala before it blends into the cheeks. Is that just how it goes, or is there another way to do it?🤔

@mellowgull51/">@@mellowgull51, I totally agree regarding Toncic's noses—specifically the tips. Honestly, I've read plenty of criticism here about both Toncic and Ostojic, and even a few bits about Glushac, though those weren't quite as bad...

Some people might think this is a bit much, but personally? I think this nose (this profile) looks great.

http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l5...8qeso1_400.jpg

redranger82 said:Hey everyone, I'm new to this whole topic, so I have a quick question for the veterans here. 😁

I've got a deviated septum, and my doctor mentioned I could get surgery covered by insurance, but honestly, I’d love for them to touch up the aesthetics while they're at it. I'm wondering how much they're actually willing to do under an insurance referral—basically, if I don't want to shell out several thousand bucks out of pocket.

Do they perform the aesthetic part the exact same way when it's covered by insurance as they would if someone just paid cash? 🙂 😁

Thanks for the help! 🙂

My first nose job was done at a public hospital—they fixed the deviation and tried to do some cosmetic work at the same time. Honestly? My nose looked worse after that than before, so I definitely wouldn't recommend going that route. You're better off waiting a bit, saving up some cash, and heading to a private clinic. From what I see around here, some doctors charge separate fees for the deviation and the aesthetics, but with my surgeon, the price was basically the same whether you were just doing the cosmetic fix or combining it with the functional stuff.

stormyharbor2 said:Some people might find this too much, but I think this nose (this profile) is really pretty

http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l5...8qeso1_400.jpg

It’s genuinely nice. And the girl, especially that hair—mmm. 😁

Raymond Kern3 said:Is it possible during nose surgery to, say, remove that dark skin around the eyes (not under them, but beside them) so it matches the rest of my face? Here are some photos http://1001-herbaltreatment.com/wp-c...nt-300x203.jpg and (I thought of Tacia because he has that look around his eyes). So, basically, can that skin be removed and replaced with a different area? What would you call that? How should I explain this to a surgeon? I mean, instead of having skin like in those two images, I want it to look more like http://image.shutterstock.com/displa...man-847401.jpg and http://www.anygirlfriday.com/wp-cont.../Zac-Efron.jpg and http://xf7.xanga.com/0f2b231401d3226.../z16522853.jpg. Do you get what I'm aiming for? I want the skin around my eyes to match the rest of my face. Someone please let me know...

Can someone please answer me... Does anyone know if there's even a thing like this kind of procedure???

Raymond Kern3 said:Can someone please answer me... Does anyone know about this kind of surgery???

Blepharoplasty?🤷 Pretty much every surgeon in the US does that one...

Hi everyone! If any of you have had any first-hand experience working with Dr. Glushac or Dr. Kincl (aside from the folks who have already been kind enough to answer my many questions here 🙂), please reach out to me via private message! I would love to hear your thoughts, see any photos you're willing to share... honestly, anything helps! I would be incredibly grateful for your help!!! Kisses

Donna Jackson8 said:Hey everyone—if you have any experience at all with Dr. Glushac or Dr. Kincl (besides the people I've already grilled with questions who actually got back to me 🙂), please shoot me a DM with your thoughts, photos... anything! It would mean the world to me. Thanks!! xoxo

Just ask me again in a few days.

stormyharbor2 said:Just check back with me in a few days.

I’ve been following this forum for a while now, so I know you’ve been hunting for the right specialist for quite some time 🙂. Have you finally made a decision on the surgery? And if so, which surgeon did you settle on?

Donna Jackson8 said:I’ve been lurking on this forum long enough to know you’ve been hunting for the real deal for a while now 🙂. So, did you pull the trigger on the surgery? And who's the surgeon?

Glushac.

stormyharbor2 said:Blepharoplasty?🤷 I guess almost every surgeon in the States does that kind of thing nowadays.

I'm not talking about the eyelids—not the upper or lower parts—but rather the sides (to the right of the left eye and the left of the right eye), just so it isn't dark, but matches the rest of my face. I wonder if that's still called blepharoplasty or...? My thought was that while getting a septoplasty to fix my deviated septum, I might ask the doctor to remove those specific bits of skin on the sides. It's basically the skin that meets the nose. I would probably upload an image from my computer (not a photo of me) to show what I mean, but I'm not quite sure how to post one here...

stormyharbor2 said:Glushac.

That sounds absolutely wonderful. Have you already scheduled the surgery?

Guys, my nose is crooked from all the fighting I used to do. Does anyone have a recommendation on where I can get this fixed in Indianapolis? Honestly, that chapter of my life is closed, but I’m stuck with this crooked nose. It’s not a disaster or anything, but man, I know what a good nose looks like. I’m not even joking around here—I'm laughing at myself because the whole thing is just pathetic. 🤣😂

stormyharbor2 said:Some people might think this looks a bit much, but personally, I think this nose (or profile) is gorgeous

http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l5...8qeso1_400.jpg

That was basically my nose before surgery Hahahahahahah
but honestly, from the front? A total disaster 🙂

mellowgull51 said:There’s one more thing that bugs me about Dr. Toncic—at least based on what I’ve been reading in your posts here—it seems like his son is usually the one handling the consultations instead of the elder Toncic himself. I’m just not sure how he's actually going to communicate my specific wishes to his dad.

They work in shifts (like, the younger guy does Mon-Wed, then Fri afternoons)...actually, I can't remember the exact schedule...just ask them when you call and make sure to book your consultation for a time when the older Toncic is actually in the office.