Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips?

Sophia Hill22 said:it’s true, they actually do grow 🙂

http://bodyodd.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2...-grow-with-age

The good news: No, our noses don't grow longer. The bad news: Our noses DROOP.

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Greetings to everyone. I am hoping that one of you might find a moment of free time and have the goodwill to offer me some useful advice...

So, here’s my situation: about two and a half months ago, I had surgery to fix a deviated septum privately in Miami. The primary goal was functional, but the agreement with my surgeon was that he would also trim some cartilage because I had this small bump on my nose. Well, looking at myself today, my nose looks terrible—it’s drooping and shaped like an upside-down triangle, which is just awful to look at... My doctor suggested he might have missed something and offered to perform a revision surgery free of charge, but frankly, I have absolutely no desire to go back to him. So, I’m reaching out to see if anyone here has experience with revision surgery or secondary rhinoplasty? Will my nose actually stay like this—this drooping shape—without a new procedure? Unfortunately, my doctor can't give me a straight answer... plus, the bones on both sides haven't even settled yet... help!!!

Lana, honestly, you’d probably be better off going private if you want this fixed right. A ton of girls have had experiences just like yours—lucking out after a second surgery—and they’ve all posted about it here. Just scroll back through what rustygardener172 and the others were saying.

wearyotter112 said:So, here's the deal: about two and a half months ago, I had septoplasty done privately in Miami. It was mostly meant to be functional, but the agreement with my doctor was that he’d trim down some cartilage because I had this little bump on my nose. Well, fast forward to today, and my nose looks terrible—it's drooping, shaped like an upside-down triangle (tip pointing straight down), and it's honestly just ugly to look at. The doctor thinks he might have missed something and offered to redo it for free, but there is absolutely no way in hell I'm going back to him. So, I'm begging you guys, if anyone has experience with revision surgery or secondary rhinoplasty, what's the deal? Am I really stuck with this drooping nose forever if I don't get another procedure? My doctor won't give me a straight answer... plus, the swelling on both sides of my nasal bones hasn't even gone down yet.... help me out!!!

Look, you should probably wait until the swelling in your bones actually subsides; maybe then the thickness of the tip and the bridge will balance out. Two months is still such a short window... those bumps are likely still just internal swelling. As for the tip being droopy... honestly, as swelling goes down, the tip often settles or drops further.
I've personally gone under the knife twice... though my first time was purely for breathing issues, while the second one was a mix of function and aesthetics.

Thank you, though I realize two months is a short window. Honestly, looking at my current state, I’m not expecting much better. The tip of my nose has completely dropped, and the skin between the nostrils is even more sunken... it looks like it’s just hanging there. I know I need to be patient, but nobody seems particularly optimistic about this situation. As I mentioned, the sides of my nose are swollen—almost like small blisters on both sides—and the tip is a total disaster 😢.
I was actually considering seeing a private specialist again, but I’ve run into a complete mess of confusion because, as usual, the online reviews feel totally rigged; it’s just the same handful of names looping over and over: Zgaljardic, Zambelli, Kincl, Glumicic, Toncic, Ostojic... I have absolutely no clue how to choose between them. I’m practically checking my horoscope at this point just to make a decision. That’s why I wanted to ask if any woman here has been in a similar boat—someone who had to go back for a revision—and could share who they chose and how the outcome turned out...

wearyotter112 said:Thanks guys, and look, I get it—two months is basically nothing. But looking at how things turned out, I’m honestly not holding my breath for anything better. The tip of my nose is totally drooping, and that skin between the nostrils is even lower... it looks like it just gave up on life. I know, I know, I need to be patient, but nobody here seems particularly optimistic about it either. From the side, like I said, it’s all swollen (it looks like little blisters on both sides, and the tip is a complete disaster 😢).
I was actually thinking about seeing a private surgeon again, but that’s where the total confusion kicks in. As usual, the reviews feel super repetitive—it’s always the same names popping up over and over: Zgaljardic, Zambelli, Kincl, Glumicic, Toncic, Ostojic... and honestly, I have zero clue how to choose between them. I’m practically checking their zodiac signs at this point because I’m weighing every single option. So, I thought I’d ask if any girl here has been in a similar boat—like, you had to go back for a revision surgery—and if so, who did you go to and how did it turn out?

Look, I’m a Libra too, so I totally feel your pain 😁 Just hang in there a bit longer... in the meantime, definitely do your homework on who to see if you end up needing a second procedure. I went to Dr. Glushac, and I am seriously happy with the results. I've heard he's a total pro when it comes to revisions and fixing mistakes made by other surgeons...
Mind if I ask who you saw originally? If you don't want to say it here in the open, feel free to shoot me a DM.

Betty Gonzalez41 said:your nose looks gorgeous🙂🙂
I completely agree; this forum was instrumental in my decision-making process, and I truly believe I will never regret it.😍

Hi there, would you mind sharing which surgeon you went to?

rustygardener172 said:I'm a Libra too, so I know exactly what you're going through. 😁 Hang in there just a little longer... In the meantime, you should start researching which surgeon you might want to see if a second procedure becomes necessary. I went to Dr. Glushac personally, and I am extremely satisfied with the results. From what I've heard, he is truly exceptional at revision surgeries and fixing mistakes made by other surgeons.
And who exactly were you with, if you don't mind me asking? If you'd rather not discuss it here in public, feel free to send me a private message instead.

Dr. Kurtovic and Racic performed my surgery together. 😢
I'm from St, and even though Dr. Glushac is nearby, I haven't heard many good things about him, which makes me nervous. I originally went in specifically to fix my breathing since my nasal passages were only at 5% capacity, but then I decided to have them slim down the tip of my nose because it looked a bit bumpy—and well, that's how I ended up in this mess. Now, I am just terrified of what the final result will look like, though honestly, I'm not afraid of the surgery itself. 😢

Amanda Davis15 said:I didn't realize right away that I had a deviated septum, but I suspected something was off... because of my voice. A doctor once told me you can hear it when I talk (he said it sounds like I'm talking through my nose), but it’s nothing extreme, just noticeable to specialists... hahaha... I hadn't even realized it myself, and no one in my family or circle of friends ever mentioned it. I breathe fine... so until then, I assumed I had no issues... or that my tonsillitis had nothing to do with it.
An acquaintance who gave me the number had severe tonsillitis—unbearable pain—and constant nasal congestion. But he also had a deviated septum (a bad one), which I think broke his nose twice, and he even had one failed nose surgery. It was a visible deviation... so he went to Glushac... and the doctor told him immediately that once we fix the nose, the tonsillitis will resolve itself. And that’s exactly what happened... though for him, the nose causes major problems even without the tonsillitis.

Believe me, I would go to a hundred different doctors... Roje and Racic say it's the tonsils... while Glushac, after an incredibly thorough exam, focuses on the nose. I don't know which other private ENT is good, but I’d go without hesitation. Please, feel free to recommend someone...
Everyone has their own opinion, so good luck trying to be wise now.🤷
I don't go to the hospital in Miami anymore... first, you wait 2-3 months just for an appointment, and then there are the crowds... and when you finally get in... they just look at the referral to see why you're there... glance at the issue (in my case, the tonsils) and confirm they need to come out... and that's it. Done.
When I saw Glushac, I had a referral recommending tonsillectomy... He checked the tonsils (they are damaged)... then used a camera in my nose (I was actually surprised he was looking in there since I didn't feel any issues)... then "turn your head this way," "swallow like this," "now like that," "don't swallow"... etc. Then he plugs one nostril, then the other... then checks the vocal cords... he really does a detailed exam and concluded the root cause is the deviation, which diverts saliva toward the tonsils. His analogy for why to operate on the nose instead of the tonsils? When a roof leaks and ruins the floor, you don't fix the floor first (those are my tonsils); you fix the roof causing the problem (the nose).... I think there's logic to that... so why do other doctors insist on fixing the floor first?🤷...🤣
But still, Glushac maintains the main issue is the nose... the question is how much damage the tonsils have sustained... it’s possible that after the nose surgery, they won't recover and might still need to be removed. There's a 70% chance they'll heal, but still...

Go see Dr. Lisec; he's a truly excellent ENT specialist.

wearyotter112 said:Dr. Glushac lives near me, but I haven't heard anything good about him from anyone, so I'm a bit nervous...

Mind sharing what you heard? Just curious...😁

wearyotter112 said:I'm from the South Side, just like she said, and while Dr. Glushac is right in my neighborhood, I haven't heard much good about him from anyone, so honestly, I'm a little sketched out...

I'm actually wondering the same thing...what's the word on him? Because I personally know about six or seven people who went to see him and they were all super happy with the results—myself included.

rustygardener172 said:I’m curious too... what’s the word on him? Because I personally know about six or seven people who went to him and were happy with the results, myself included.

Two girls from Madison actually told me—one had nose work done and the other had ear surgery—that they weren't satisfied at all. They said the doctor is incredibly arrogant and full of himself. Even a former college colleague of mine, who had functional nose surgery with him, isn't happy either; he claims his breathing is actually worse now than before the operation... so now I'm just stuck wondering.
I also saw some comments on the first few pages of this Forum that weren't exactly glowing regarding him, so I honestly don't know what to think anymore...
Maybe the guy really is great, but look, I just want to be certain—even if there are no guarantees—that this procedure succeeds, because I never want to voluntarily undergo nose surgery ever again, if you catch my drift.

I’ve heard nothing but bad things about absolutely every surgeon in this country. You know the drill—they act all high and mighty, look a certain way, talk a certain way, blah blah blah... I won't even get into it. If you care more about having some stiff, uptight surgeon who has a broomstick shoved up their ass, then maybe don't bother seeing Glushac, because he is the complete opposite of that. ☕

stormyharbor2 said:Look, if you’re the type of person who needs a surgeon to be all stiff, formal, and acting like they have a literal broomstick shoved up their ass, then honestly? Save your money and stay far away from Dr. Glushac. He is the exact opposite of that whole uptight vibe. ☕

Hahahahahahah, you seriously cracked me up with that one... honestly, you hit the nail right on the head. 🤣
Honestly, if you ask me, it feels like they’re just playing games with these surgeries. Luck. Here’s the thing... it all comes down to one massive factor. Any surgeon out there can give you a nose that looks technically "perfect," but they can just as easily completely mess it up and leave you looking like a total disaster.

rustygardener172 said:Hahahahahahah you actually made me laugh with this... it's completely true. 🤣
I honestly feel like luck plays a massive role in these surgeries... anyone can give you an amazing nose, or they can absolutely ruin it for you.

That’s pretty much how it works out. Lately, I’ve been constantly asking around about surgeons, and being from Washington, D.C., I heard Zgaljardic is the absolute top choice for rhinoplasty since it's his niche, yet people on the forums claim he's no good... so good luck trying to make sense of that.

wearyotter112 said:That’s basically how it looks... lately, I've been constantly asking around about surgeons. Based on what some guys from Washington, D.C.—who had surgeries along with their friends—told me, I heard Zgaljardic is the absolute top choice for rhinoplasty and that it's his main specialty. Yet, everyone on this forum claims he isn't any good... honestly, you just can't win.

Just thinking about having to make this decision gives me a massive headache.

wearyotter112 said:My head starts throbbing just thinking about having to make a decision..............

I know exactly how you feel, lady.😁
Look, being completely honest here... I’ve spent so much time researching surgeons, and the thing is, there will always be people leaving negative comments. But honestly? That usually comes down to them—their own expectations, their pain tolerance, their personal experiences with doctors, and so on and so forth. Besides, why should anyone care if a doctor is a bit cocky or arrogant if he actually does an incredible job? I say that because I’ve heard some complaints regarding Zambelli (specifically about his bedside manner...), but the guy is truly top-tier and does beautiful work on small noses... Just look online; there's a video of him working on Kristina Lumbar's nose, that model... He even saved Severina's nose because she couldn't breathe after her previous surgeries had basically ruined it...

Here is a photo from Kristina L.

http://i22.tinypic.com/vfgpyd.jpg

Severina

The man actually helped my mom's brother, who was completely disfigured in a car accident... Honestly, hats off to him for everything he fixed so perfectly.... 🙏

As for Zgaljardic... I've heard good things about him too, but I’ve had the chance to see a few before-and-after photos from people I know, and seeing their noses in person... for one guy, he fixed the profile (the hump is gone), but from the front, it’s like he didn't do anything at all... His nose still looks kind of crooked to me; I wonder why he didn't fix that part...

Hey everyone on the Forum.
I’ve gone through almost all the threads here. Honestly, I’m really interested in getting my nose done. I start with this idea, get so close to actually doing it, and then... I just freeze. It’s been happening for a few years now. I guess I'm just terrified of the final aesthetic result. Like everyone else, I've spent endless hours scrolling through forums, watching clips, checking clinic websites, you know? The irony—if you can even call it that—is that I haven't found a single doctor in Mexico or Mexico whose work I actually liked. I went to a couple of consultations, sent out emails, got replies...
I saw Dr. Glusca's work on YouTube and checked out the photos on his website. I actually reached out to him and sent over some pictures, and he gave me a response that was... okay, somewhat satisfying. If anyone has a spare moment and doesn't mind, could someone who has actually been to see Dr. Glusca let me know how they felt about the results? Or maybe if you have recommendations for another surgeon? My other favorite is Dr. Toncic. Anyway, I'm based out of Podgorica :-)

Question for rustygardener172 and Amy Rodriguez4:
rustygardener172, would you mind sending over some photos of your nose, like before and after the surgery?
Did they use the closed technique on you?
Amy Rodriguez4, did you end up doing anything about your nose?