Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips?

Hey everyone, does anyone happen to know if you can see dr. Toncic for medical issues? I’m dealing with some breathing problems and was wondering if I could get my nose straightened out at the same time, or is he strictly for aesthetic stuff?

Jamie Mitchell13 said:Hey everyone—does anyone know if you can see dr. Toncic for medical issues, specifically breathing problems, and get your nose straightened at the same time? Or is it strictly for cosmetic reasons?

You can go for both—medical necessity and aesthetics are both on the table.

Laura Castillo7 said:you can do it for both health reasons and aesthetic ones

Oh, thank you so much for getting back to me!🙂

Maria Diaz79 said:Carol Peterson71, Book! How have you been? I just went for lymphatic drainage. Honestly, my girl basically gave me a thirty-minute facial massage (which feels amazing), and then she just shocked my face with electricity—and apparently, that’s what they call lymphatic drainage :-) My swelling has gone down, but I still look a bit puffy.

Book, I haven't been on the forum much lately (finished my vacation and had to get back to work).
I've still got those dark circles under my eyes; I'm not even using foundation because nothing covers them up anymore 🙈 so I just look like I've been in a fight 🙂 🤣
The swelling is present all over my face, most notably at the bridge of my nose, though it fluctuates throughout the day (it's fine until about noon, and then it slowly starts to subside 🙄).
Perhaps my intense workload is part of the problem—I work in accounting, so I'm sitting in the same position for nearly nine hours straight 🤷—or perhaps not! Only time will tell 🙂
. I haven't tried lymphatic drainage yet, but I'm planning to start this Monday!
How are things with you? Did the lymphatic drainage actually help?
Write back soon! 👋

Carol Peterson71 said:Book, I haven't been on the forum much lately (finished my vacation and had to head back to work).
The dark circles under my eyes are still there—I'm not even using foundation anymore because it doesn't hide anything, so why bother?🙈 I look like I’ve gone ten rounds in a boxing ring.🙂 🤣
Plus, there's swelling all over my face, especially right at the bridge of my nose, though it fluctuates throughout the day. It’s fine until about noon, then it starts to subside slowly.🙄
Maybe my workload is part of the problem? I work in accounting, so I'm sitting in the exact same position for nearly nine hours a day.🤷 Or maybe not. Only time will tell.🙂
I haven't tried lymphatic drainage yet, but I'm planning to start this Monday!
How are you doing? Did the lymphatic drainage actually help you?
Write back soon!👋

I'm not sure if that lymphatic drainage works. I was supposed to go for my second session today, but I took on a new job and had to cancel. The dark circles are gone, but I still have some swelling at the bridge of my nose. The woman who performed the massage told me I should massage myself for at least five minutes every single day. Here is how she said to do it: apply cream to the bridge of your nose and gently massage upward with your fingers, but for everything else—like the nose and the area around it—massage downward. That’s what I’ve been doing.

Hi there. Quick question for the group—is it actually possible that these brutal headaches I've been dealing with are linked to a nose injury from when I was a kid? My nose ended up a bit crooked after a fall back then. I don't have any issues breathing or anything, but the headaches are just relentless. Could they be connected? I've been thinking about seeing an aesthetic surgeon to fix the look of my nose, but maybe I should see a specialist for the health side of things first and just handle both at once? Thanks in advance!

Maybe you should probably head over to an ENT specialist first—just to see if that’s actually what’s causing all this?

I'm curious, have any of you who went through nose surgery actually ended up regretting it?

Morgan Carter83 said:Thanks for the info, siam.

I’ve been scouring the internet, trying to dig up everything I can find regarding this surgery.
The reviews out there are such a mixed bag—it's hard to know what to expect—but honestly, I feel like it's impossible for things to turn out any worse than they are right now, both functionally and aesthetically.
I used to think that having a broken nose would look significantly more obvious, but from the outside, you can barely even tell.

Does anyone here have general experience undergoing this specific procedure at the Mayo Clinic?

Hey, I was actually at the Mayo Clinic under Ozegovic, and I can't recommend them enough for pretty much everything. The nurses were wonderful, the doctor was top-notch, and if you ask me, out of all the hospitals around, they seem to be in the best shape and operating at such a high level... I was genuinely satisfied with the staff, the hygiene, and absolutely everything about my stay. If heaven forbid I ever had to go back, I'd choose that place again in a heartbeat...😉👍

Bryan Gomez27 said:Has anyone here who underwent rhinoplasty actually regretted their decision?

I underwent nasal surgery roughly twelve years ago. I had a small bump that bothered me, even though I had essentially learned to live with it; looking back, perhaps it wouldn't have looked so terrible on my face today.
Following the procedure, I was left with massive bruising across my face, and my eyes—specifically the sclera, the white part—turned bright red! While it was only on the inner corners, the visual effect was nothing short of horrific; children passing me on the street were genuinely frightened by my appearance!
Once the swelling finally subsided, I was left staring at what I have endured for years...
the look of a broken nose!
It is imperative to note that I paid full price for this botched operation, and beyond the fact that my nose appears deformed due to sheer incompetence, the surgeon also took it upon himself to attempt a bulbous shape, which was absolutely never requested; I find bulbous noses quite unappealing!
So, there is my unfortunate experience...
Furthermore, the doctor actually informed me that those red eyes—Dracula eyes, if you will—could potentially be permanent, claiming it was a one-in-a-million occurrence...
Now, I am contemplating a revision surgery (which is pure idiocy, really), yet I am simultaneously terrified that those red eyes might remain with me forever...

Caos,
So, I just got back from my appointment with dr. Jurlin. I was scheduled for noon, and I actually walked into the office right at 12:00, which was honestly such a pleasant surprise.
But man, as soon as he saw me, his first comment was something like, "I can already tell you just want to look pretty!" I have to say, that kind of comment really rubbed me the wrong way.
I tried explaining that my nose shape isn't even the main issue for me—it's the fact that I seriously can't breathe through it—and he just goes, "Well, how else are you breathing then, honey??!!"
Anyway, after we talked on the phone a couple of times, he finally got up and actually took a look at my nose.
It turns out I have a deviated septum; I get a tiny bit of airflow through the right side, but the left side is totally deformed and I can't breathe through it at all. He said it makes total sense why I've been mouth-breathing this whole time. The only real option is surgery, where he’d need to widen my nostrils (he made some joke about turning a narrow hallway into a wide-open floor plan), straighten the septum, and maybe do some cosmetic work to shave down a little 3mm bump on the bridge.
He told me that if I decide to go through with the surgery, I should just call the office and ask for an appointment.
Ugh, I really need to sit with this and think about it, but I'm leaning towards just doing the surgery.
Does anyone happen to know how long the waitlist usually is for a procedure like this?

best,

Look, I really don't think you should stick with him if you aren't feeling his bedside manner—honestly, there are plenty of other doctors out there who might be a much better fit for you. Personally, I wouldn't just hand myself over to a surgeon if I didn't feel a sense of trust there—it's just how I am, I guess. My advice? Maybe try seeing someone else first to get a second opinion before you decide. And, if it turns out you need a septum repair, I'm pretty sure Medicare would cover that.

Emily Campbell36 said:I mean, honestly, if you aren't feeling his vibe or don't trust how he handles things, you probably shouldn't just go to him. I feel like there are plenty of other doctors out there who might be a much better fit for you. To be real, I don't think I'd just hand myself over to a surgeon if I didn't totally trust them first. So, if I were you, I'd maybe try seeing someone else for a second opinion before making a final call. And hey, if you have a deviated septum, I'm pretty sure Medicare would cover it.

I guess we'll see, maybe I'll head out for one more consultation with a different doctor, though I'm not really sure which one yet.
Since I have a deviation, I think Medicare should cover it.

You might want to check around some of the major hospitals—you never know, there could be some incredibly talented doctors working there.

Sandra Ruiz47 said:I underwent rhinoplasty about twelve years ago. I had this bump—I actually preferred keeping it—and looking back, maybe it wouldn't have looked so bad on my face after all.
Post-op, I was covered in bruising, and my eyes—the whites of them—turned bright red! Well, just on the inner corners, but it looked absolutely horrific. Kids on the street were actually frightened of me!
Once the swelling finally subsided, I was left with what I’ve been stuck with for years...
the look of a broken nose!
I should mention that I ended up paying for this botched procedure out of my own pocket. Not only does my nose look deformed due to sheer incompetence, but the surgeon also decided, quite unilaterally, to give me a bulbous tip—something I never even asked for! I can't stand bulbous noses!
So, there's my cautionary tale...
Oh, and to top it off, the doctor told me those red eyes (Dracula eyes, essentially) could potentially be permanent—supposedly a one-in-a-million occurrence...
Now I'm considering a revision surgery (which feels like pure idiocy!), yet I'm terrified that those red eyes might become a permanent fixture...

Which surgeon did you see? (If you don't mind sharing)

Laura Castillo7 said:And which doctor did you actually see? (If you don't mind me asking)

I am not typically the sort of person who engages in public disparagement of others, but please rest assured, you certainly won't be visiting that specific practitioner! He lacks any semblance of a reputation; in fact, I wasn't even sure who I was seeing at first because I had placed my trust in a friend, who turned out to be anything but a true friend in the end.
Back then, you practically didn't have any other options regarding doctors!

Nowadays, I would very much like to undergo rhinoplasty to correct my nose, yet I find myself apprehensive about those red eyes I've seen in photos, and furthermore, I am quite uncertain about how one replaces bone—is it a strange sensation, and is there a genuine risk of the body rejecting an implant?
What is the general cost for such a nasal procedure, and more importantly, who is actually worth seeing?
(The Tri-State area)
I would be immensely grateful for any information you might be able to provide...

Sandra Ruiz47 said:I'm not the type to badmouth people publicly, but don't worry—you certainly won't be heading to that guy! He’s obscure; honestly, I didn't even know who I was seeing at first because I trusted a friend who turned out to be anything but a true friend.
Back then, you really didn't have many options when it came to doctors!

Now, I’d love to get my nose fixed, but those "red eye" complications scare me—plus, I have no idea how they actually replace bone. Is it a strange sensation? Can the body reject an implant?
What does a rhinoplasty like this actually cost, and who should I see?
(The Gulf Coast area)
I would be truly grateful for any information...

In that part of the country, you have some questionable names popping up, and is that one actually any good? I don't know—read through some of these previous posts first.
Though, if you ask me, your selection is much broader and better in Chicago, and it isn't like the Gulf Coast is that far away.

Hey everyone... I'm 14... and I have this awful hooked nose. I actually broke it on some ice when I was little—and now it's like nothing happened, except it looks terrible. Honestly, I feel ugly because of it. I'm sick of people calling me Helga—guys constantly making comments about how I'm ugly or a clown—and to top it all off, I have to wear glasses too... it sucks. I need advice. I want to get surgery as soon as possible, but apparently, that won't be until I'm at least 16. My dad said whenever I'm ready to talk about it, he'll look into it and start saving up money and all that. Based on what I've read so far, I'm not really scared of the procedure itself—my only real fear is that the results might turn out bad... Also, can you actually go through with it at 16, or is there an age limit? I live out in the Midwest and I definitely don't want to end up with just some cheap surgeon... Is there a plastic surgeon near the Midwest area—maybe around places like Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, or Indianapolis? Has anyone here been to a clinic in those parts?😢😢😢

Yeah, and what’s just incredibly stupid is how I look in photos—from the right side, not even full profile, my nose looks straight enough, but from the left? It looks absolutely crooked... that’s what happens when you break it... grrrrr... oh god, look at what’s in that shop window and I kind of ran toward it... and boommm😠🤷

I figured I should jump in here since I just wrapped up my own nose job. Honestly, it wasn't nearly as bad as people make it out to be. I woke up from general anesthesia feeling totally fine, and there’s really no pain to speak of. Even getting the packing removed was surprisingly painless and over in a heartbeat. I honestly can't find a single thing to complain about—not the staff at Mayo Clinic, not the accommodations, and certainly not the way my nose looks (so far, anyway, haha). I just got home from the hospital, so I'm going to go try to get some rest. There's almost no swelling, and I have this tiny little bruise near my eye that you can barely even see. I guess I'm actually pretty happy with how everything turned out!