Rhinoplasty recovery: What to expect?

Look, you can't just guess if you have a deviated septum. You need to actually see an ENT specialist at a place like Mayo Clinic when you go in for breathing issues; otherwise, you're just playing doctor and guessing. If you've got decent health insurance, the surgery shouldn't cost you a dime.

wearyhawk122 said:[

Whatever you decide to do, I suppose you should probably sleep in a recliner or propped up after surgery. You really shouldn't lie flat, because if you do, all that bruising might just migrate straight to your forehead, and then you’ll end up looking like a very agitated Klingonac. Also, you might want to brace yourself, since having those packing tampons removed on day seven can be quite uncomfortable.

Wait, what do you mean removing tampons after one day and bandages after five?

Nonsense.
First off, I slept perfectly normally on my back and nothing migrated to my forehead at all; I guess everyone's bruising patterns are just completely different from person to person.
As for the tampons, removing them isn't actually that painful—though again, maybe that's just down to individual pain tolerance, as some people are obviously more sensitive than others.
And thirdly—what do you mean about the timing? Well, in my case, they pulled the tampons out after a day—actually, it was two days because of the Sunday break—and the mold and bandages were taken off on day six, and look at me, I'm doing just fine.

wearyhawk122 didn't actually say that—she just misquoted him. Honestly, I don't think getting a nose job is some massive, life-altering ordeal, but I am dying for some solid surgeon recommendations! I saw Dr. Glušac over in San Francisco once, but I have zero clue if his work is actually any good. My surgery is going to be mostly cosmetic, though I definitely need to fix my deviated septum too. So, if anyone knows anything about Dr. Glušac, please let me know!😕

Ashley Fox84 said:A deviated septum isn't something you diagnose yourself—that’s what an ENT is for when you head into a hospital like Mayo Clinic because you can't breathe properly. You can only speculate on your own. Plus, if you have decent health insurance, the surgery shouldn't cost you a dime.

Fine, so I won't be paying for a septoplasty... but let's say I don't even have a deviation. Let's say I just want the surgery for purely aesthetic reasons. In that case, I'd likely be footing the bill myself. Does anyone actually know roughly how much that would run at a hospital?

Does anyone know if there’s a decent plastic surgeon in Indianapolis (for a nose job, obviously)?🙄

Had my rhinoplasty about 11 years ago—was 17 at the time—done by Glumičić. It cost me roughly $2,500 back then. He did a fantastic job fixing my septum—though I did make sure to mention a specific concern beforehand regarding something he’s been known to do to some patients: pulling that middle section between the nostrils too far downward. Luckily, that didn't happen to me, and my nose looks great. Aside from the aesthetics, I went in because of a deviated septum; breathing isn't perfect, but it's definitely better. I was able to head home just a few hours after the procedure thanks to the pain meds they gave me just in case—but honestly, I didn't feel a single bit of pain afterward. Not even a little. Even having the packing removed was totally painless. It took about a month for everything to settle down before I felt ready to head back to school.

Aaron Fowler26 said:Does anyone happen to know if there's a decent plastic surgeon in Indianapolis? Looking into getting some work done on my nose, of course.🙄

I’m currently over at the local community health clinic, somewhere near the roundabout.
A new aesthetic surgery clinic just opened up.

Give it a shot over there. Let me know if you stumble upon anything interesting. 🙂

It looks like recovery times for nose jobs vary all over the place...
some people remember everything the second they come out of anesthesia, while others have zero clue,
and some end up puking while others are totally fine.

Believe it or not, there’s actually a right and a wrong time to schedule surgery,
and it mostly comes down to the lunar phase
(though your birth chart plays a huge role too, generally speaking).
I mean, if the Moon can control the tides,
influence our dreams—we all know sleep gets weird during a full moon—
and affects pretty much everything else,
why wouldn't the lunar cycle impact surgical outcomes?

Blood, water, fluids from anesthesia... the Moon governs it all. 🙂

I’ve been through surgery myself (not on my nose), so I can tell you from experience
(since I practice astrology)
exactly when the timing is good or bad for an operation.
If anyone wants help, just shoot me a DM.

Also, can someone explain the difference
between a deviated septum repair and a standard rhinoplasty?

I am absolutely terrified of general anesthesia😲, so if I were getting nose surgery, I’d only ever consider local—maybe with a little something extra to take the edge off😁. That’s why I’m wondering, how long does an aesthetic procedure usually last? An hour, maybe two? It couldn't possibly be longer than that, right?🙂

Look, you really shouldn't let the fear of the surgery get to you. It’s just that whole healing process can be a little awkward and uncomfortable. At least, that's what my doctor told me. As for the anesthesia, I wouldn't touch general anesthesia ever again if I could help it—I'd stick strictly to local. I tried going under once and it was absolutely miserable; I was stuck vomiting for three days straight.

Chloe Perez44 said:I am absolutely terrified of general anesthesia😲—I would only ever consider nose surgery under local anesthesia, plus a little sedative shot to take the edge off😁. So, I'm wondering, roughly how long does an aesthetic procedure take? An hour, maybe two? It couldn't be longer than that, right?🙂

Oh, I forgot to mention—my hand muscles were cramping up that evening. I assume my electrolytes were a bit off—which might also explain why I was vomiting—though I don't remember clearly. I think I did, but it’s nothing serious; my nose doesn't hurt at all, at least not for me.🙂

placidscout6 said:Look, I’m not looking to pay for a deviation fix... but let's say I don't actually have one? Like, if I just want surgery purely for the aesthetics, I assume that's going to cost me. Does anyone have a rough idea of what the price tag looks like at a hospital?

I'm not 100% certain, honestly, because I think it really boils down to which hospital you're looking at. I remember seeing someone mention on this thread that at Mercury, you might end up paying an extra $1000, whereas places like Vinogradski or the major state hospitals sometimes cover plastic procedures for free. My only hesitation now is whether a public hospital will even touch you if there isn't a strictly medical necessity behind it. Your best bet is probably just calling an ENT specialist directly and asking.

So, I went in for a consultation with this big-shot ENT specialist. He checked out my nose, we talked through what he’d do to fix it, and then I went to pay his nurse for the visit. Naturally, I ask her how much the surgery would cost—and she has absolutely no clue. She just looks at me like, "Why didn't you ask the doctor?" Meanwhile, he’s already seeing his next patient, so I end up sitting there like an idiot for thirty minutes just waiting for a chance to ask about the price. When I finally catch him, he tells me, "I can't give you a price until you decide to go through with it and we finalize the surgical plan. Prices vary by thousands of dollars depending on the exact procedure!" Haloooo!!! We literally spent the last half hour discussing exactly what he was going to do and which anesthesia I wanted!!!! "No, really, I can't tell you. Just come back for another consultation next time and then..." Seriously? How many times am I supposed to sit through these talks? And how many more consultations am I going to have to pay for???😕😕 Unbelievable!!🤷

Chloe Perez44 said:I went in for a consultation with a top-tier ENT specialist—he examined my nose, we mapped out the corrective procedure, and then I went to pay the nurse for the visit. When I asked her about the surgery cost, she had no clue. Her response? "Why didn't you ask the doctor?" Meanwhile, he’s already seeing his next patient, so there I was—standing there like an idiot for half an hour just waiting for a chance to ask about the price. When I finally caught him, he tells me, "I can't give you a quote until you decide to go through with it and we finalize the specifics of the nose job! Prices vary by thousands of dollars depending on the exact work needed." Haloooo!!! We literally just spent thirty minutes discussing the surgical plan and the type of anesthesia! "No, really, I can't tell you; just come back for another consultation next time..." Seriously? How many times am I supposed to have this conversation? And how many more consultations am I going to be billed for???😕 😕 Unbelievable!!🤷

What a joke—they've clearly let the ego get the better of them. In my case, the surgery ended up being around $2,500—a standard rate—and he performed several procedures: the septum, correcting some scoliosis (?) issues, and straightening. I only had one exam four months prior when he gave me the diagnosis. The surgery took place in August, and we handled the scheduling over the phone since there was a multi-month waitlist.

Dr. Ignjatovski from Daruvar... why isn't anyone saying anything about him? Is he just swamped with work every single day or what?

Yeah, I was over at Ignatovski's place, and honestly, I wasn't exactly thrilled with how things went...

Nancy Campbell9 said:because I was actually at Ignatovski's place and honestly, I wasn't exactly thrilled...

Ignatovski 👎👎👎 ☕

Alright, what’s the deal? What exactly is so terrible about him? Come on, just let it all out—vent to me. It’s pretty obvious you need to get this off your chest.

I’ve heard that Dr. Klapan Ivica spent quite a bit of time honing his skills right here in the USA, specifically working with KB Salata, and he’s received a massive amount of praise for his expertise;
I’m actually looking to follow a similar path and undergo surgery for a deviated septum and rhinoplasty. Beyond just the aesthetics, I’ve been dealing with constant issues—chronic sinus infections and throat inflammation that seem to trigger a domino effect of health problems, from bacterial issues in my urinary tract to a generally weakened immune system!!!

Has anyone else out there dealt with a similar chain reaction of health struggles??

Melissa Ramirez53 said:Taking out the tampon isn't even that painful (I guess it's different for everyone, some people are just more sensitive than others).

Honestly, I think you just got lucky. Maybe they pulled yours out earlier than most people?
For me, they waited until day three and excuse my French, but it hurt like absolute hell. Everything felt totally "baked in" inside. Then my amazing doctor gave me something through my IV—you know, where you start seeing butterflies and everything feels super cute and fine—and he sprayed the tampons with some saline and pulled them right out without any issues.

Oh, and yeah—I’m not exactly a wimp. I’ve had a baby. And I handled that like a total pro. 😁