Rhinoplasty expert - performed over 3000 successful nose corrections in 12 years
Thank you so much for posting this question! Since you're interested in corrective nose surgery, I would definitely advise you to visit a surgeon specialized in ethnic rhinoplasty - since you definitely are a great candidate for the procedure! From what I can see in the photos, you should have an alar base reduction, dorsal hump removal and tip refinement in order to achieve the desired results!
It's very important to keep your goals realistic and most of all, to find a specialised and experience surgeon!
I hope this was helpful!
Otolaryngologist
Most aesthetic nose corrections can be performed in local anesthesia with IV sedation. This means that, beside local anaesthetic into the nose region, the patient gets light intravenous sleeping medication. Throughout the surgery, the patient is asleep and the procedure is pain free. This type of anasthesia carries less risks in comparison to general anesthesia, mainly because the patient spontaneously breaths on his/her own during the surgery (does not depend on any machines). The surgery is often much quicker and the recovery is less extensive and easier for the patient (example: you are discharged a few hours after surgery and get to go home, you can eat normally a few hours after the procedure, etc.).
General anasthesia carries more risk, such as bronchospasm, anaphylactic reaction and thromboembolism with possible consequences and risks to health and life. This is why most doctors advise to avoid this type of anasthesia whenever possible.
However, there are some things to consider if you choose to have your procedure done in local anasthesia with sedation. The surgeon has to be very skilled and comfortable in doing nose corrections in this type of anasthesia, because there is a "time limit" in comparison to general anasthesia where you can keep the patient under for a lot longer.
Talk over the pros and cons of the surgery including the type of anesthesia with your chosen surgeon, he will advise you what's best to do in your case.
Otolaryngologist
Thank you for your question!
Lower blepharoplasty is a standard facial surgical procedure in which the face is given a younger and a fresher look by removing excess skin and fatty tissue from the region of the lower eyelids.
The process of the immediate postop recovery usually lasts for about 10 to 14 days but that doesn't mean that the recovery is over after the stated period has passed, which means that the appearance and the feel of the operated area will change more in time.
You must be aware that the area is still under swelling and the incisions are still fresh, so you will have to be patient at this point and just give it some time!
If you have any problems or concerns, you can always contact your primary surgeon and schedule an appointment.
Hope this helps!
Otolaryngologist
Thank you for this great question!
I think both of the abovementioned options can bring you satisfying results, the choice just depends on what exactly you want to change or what kind of result you want to achieve. In that, you should consult with a specialised cosmetic surgeon and take his suggestions into account when making your decision.
If you're not satisfied with the results of a hyaluronic acid treatment, you can always 'reverse' it using Hyaluronidase, which dissolved hyaluronic acid!
Best of luck!
Otolaryngologist
Thank you for asking this question!
The post-op recovery from a procedure of standard aesthetic rhinoplasty usually takes an entire year. That doesn't mean that you will not be able to function normally for an entire year or that you won't see the improvement immediately after the surgery, it just means that all the healing processes can take up to a year to finalise. A year after a surgery, the nose reaches its more or less final form, although it can still manifest minimal changes after that.
That being said, I would like to underline that 3 days post-op is definitely way too early to make any real assessment of your future state. You need to take into account that the nose is significantly swollen and will change visibly as the times go by!
I hope this answers your question!
Have a nice day!
Otolaryngologist
Dermal fillers are a very popular, a very quick and a very safe method for non surgical fold and lines correction but also for lip augmentation.
Since their base is hyaluronic acid, which is already naturally present in the human organism, it dissolves after some time and it is not a permanent solution but the achieved results can last from six months to a year and can regularly be renewed.Dermal fillers are therefore safe and won't have any permanent repercussions for the patient.
In your case, we would reccomend 1 ml of Juvederm to obtain the results you wish for, but still maintain a natural look of the lip!
I hope this was helpful!
Otolaryngologist
Hello!
Thank you for this question! You needn't worry about uneven swelling on your nose, especially since you've had your surgery so recently. Swelling usually takes at least 6 months to a year to completely subside and the look of your nose will change in the given period of time. If you experience something out of the ordinary, always contact your primary surgeon and he will give you all the information and advice you need! But for now, everything seems to be going well!
Good luck!
Otolaryngologist
Hi there!
This is a great question! The nature of hyaluronic acid is such that it will eventually completely absorb, but the fact is that the process of absorption is very individual and it cannot be predicted how long it will take. To accelerate the proces you could use the Hyaluronidase which helps to quicken the dissolution process!
Hope this was helpful!
Otolaryngologist
Thank you for this question!
Although a pictures is worth a thousand words, it is impossible to fully diagnose a patient by just looking at the photos, especially if alongside the aesthetich problems the patient is bothered by some functional ones as well. The function of the nose can be examined only during an examination in person. Considering your symptoms, I would advise you to schedule a meeting with a rhinoplasty specialist!
Best of luck to you!
Otolaryngologist
Thank you for your question, Meg!
It's a very ungrateful task to comment and validate the situation without having insight into your before and after photos and knowledge of what was done during your surgery. You should definitely consult your primary surgeon on the possible solutions to your situation.
Otolaryngologist
Dr. Dinko Ton?i? is an excellent doctor, very professional and approachable. He sincerely listened to and respected my wishes, explained everything to me in detail, and the entire procedure was very successful - as was the recovery. The staff is very knowledgeable and professional and I really have no complaints. Highly recommended to everyone!
I traveled from the US for my procedure, and the team at the clinic made arranging everything so simple - communication was amazing, and they even arranged all of my ground transportation within Zagreb with a driver (who was super sweet and professional, like everyone at the clinic!). ~consult~ Dr. Toncic is polite, professional, and warm. I felt very at ease while we spoke - he asked many questions and opened up an excellent line of communication regarding my operation and desired results. I could tell that he really cared to understand what I was looking for. He is extremely knowledgeable but explained everything in terms that I can understand which gave me a nice sense of transparency about my surgery. ~operation~ The morning of my surgery, Dr. T took additional time to go over my exact wishes and made me feel fully, 100% comfortable. The surgery was quick and easy. With the twilight anesthesia I didn't feel any pain, and dreamed my way through the op :) I spent the night at the clinic, and a wonderful nurse was present who brought me food and ensured I was comfortable. Over the next week, the healing process went exactly as expected. ~results~ I had a large, asymmetrical nose and wasn't sure what results I could realistically expect. My main desires were to slim and straighten the bridge, reduce overall projection, and refine the tip. I also requested to maintain most of its length, as I didn't want to entirely erase my heritage from my face. Everything I wanted was delivered - my nose looks so cute but natural and suits my face really well. I really couldn't be happier - the whole experience back to front was just awesome!
I am thankful that I decided to go through with this life altering procedure and that I chose dr. Ton?i? and his wonderful team. I was sceptical about doing this procedure knowing how it does not always go as planned but after an initial conversation with dr. Ton?i? I was at ease knowing that his vision was exactly like mine, the goal was to achieve a natural result and bring harmony to my face. The operation and the recovery were smooth, the result is better than I ever could have imagined. I highly recommend to anyone who is considering doing a rhinoplasty to at least do the initial meeting at his clinic because it is just worth it.
Auf meiner Suche nach einem geeigneten Arzt für eine Brustvergrößerung bin ich via Google auf Dr. Toncics Privatklinik gestoßen. Bereits der erste E-Mail-Kontakt war sehr freundlich und professionell (ich hatte auf Englisch geschrieben und mir wurde in sehr gutem Deutsch geantwortet, was die gesamte Kommunikation zweifelsfrei erleichtert hat). Nach der Übermittlung meiner Fotos und Dr. Toncics Einschätzung zum gewünschten Ergebnis wurde die Reise nach Zagreb geplant. Die Klinik ermöglicht es Patienten zudem, in vergünstigten (und wunderschönen) Apartments in fußläufiger Entfernung zur Klinik zu übernachten. Um ehrlich zu sein, wusste ich nicht, was mich erwarten würde, schließlich werden Beauty-OPs im Ausland teilweise zu Recht mit einer gewissen Skepsis betrachtet. Aber hier waren meine Sorgen unbegründet: Moderne, schöne Privatklinik, ein super sympathisches Team, alles auf dem neuesten Stand der Technik und jede einzelne meiner Fragen wurde von Dr. Toncic im persönlichen Beratungsgespräch ausführlich beantwortet. Was ich wirklich sehr positiv hervorheben muss, ist, dass Dr. Toncic von vornherein klargestellt hat, was mit meiner Ausgangslage realisierbar ist und was nicht. Mir wurden keine leeren Versprechungen gemacht, sondern ein realistisches Ergebnis vorausgesagt und meine ästhetischen Präferenzen dabei berücksichtigt. UND: Meine Erwartungen wurden übertroffen. Bereits jetzt, 2,5 Wochen nach der OP, bin ich hellauf begeistert vom Ergebnis Die OP selbst (225 cc high profile Mentor über dem Brustmuskel) verlief super, die anschließenden Schmerzen hielten sich in Grenzen und (was ich sehr lieb fand), Dr. Toncic rief am Tag nach der OP an und erkundigte sich nach meinem Zustand. Auch die nach 3 Tagen stattfindende Nachkontrolle verlief problemlos und ich konnte nach Hause. Bis heute stehe ich in Whatsappkontakt mit dem Team, welches auf jede Frage („ist der blaue Fleck/Schwellung/whatever normal?“) prompte und fachlich super informative Antworten lieferte. Auch habe ich die Fäden bei einer österreichischen Chirurgin ziehen lassen, welche von Dr. Toncic den OP-Bericht erhielt, und ihm eine exzellente Arbeit attestierte. Ich bin überglücklich und würde die Klinik ohne zu zögern weiterempfehlen TL;DR: alles super, jederzeit wieder, wunderschönes Ergebnis, keine negativen Punkte.
I had rhinoplasty surgery in July 2023 with Dr. Dinko Toncic. i was followed and counseled both pre and post surgery in a very professional manner, always available to answer my every doubt. I stayed in picturesque Zagreb for a week flanked by a driver provided by the clinic for airport-home-clinic transfers. I am very satisfied with the result and highly recommend the clinic and the doctor.
Thanks Doctor Ton?i? for this perfect nose. He and his staff are extremely professional and helpful. I was afraid of surgery, but the doctor helped me overcome my fear. I was very unhappy with my nose, but the doctor made it perfect.
I had my rhinoplasty done 8 months ago by dr Dinko Toncic, by far best decision I've made. Everything from first consultation to surgery and post op went great. Would recommend dr. Toncic and his team to everyone who is looking for beautiful and natural result.
From the initial enquiry to the final post operative check up, the team at the Ton?ic clinic have excelled in all areas. Correspondence with Tajana have been a complete joy, informative, prompt and always reassuring and the treatment from Dr Rajko and Dr Dinko has been faultless. Due to the nature of my surgery, their holistic approach was appreciated and meant the world to me. Throughout my time of healing, the Team have provided continued support and reassurance, no question left unanswered and every concern has been met with patience and understanding. I highly recommend the Ton?i? Clinic for all manner of treatments, new clients would be in very safe hands! I would like to offer my sincerest of thanks to all the Team also to Zlata and her gorgeous husband who took care of me so expertly and with so much love xx Thank you Dr Dinko and thank you Dr Rajko, your skill and kindness cannot be measured and my appreciation could not be greater. You have allowed me to heal physically, emotionally and spiritually and my gratitude is eternal.
I had been thinking about having rhinoplasty for over 8 years. I finally decided it was the right thing for me. So far, I have no regrets. My nose is overall much better looking and more in harmony with my other facial features. I no longer have to worry about camera angles, since almost all of them look good, something I didn't think was possible. The staff is friendly and responsive to questions, e-mails, phone calls ... I stayed in private accommodation, organised by the clinic. I highly recommend this option to any future patients, since all meals, medical care and transport are provided, no extra work required (the nurse was also very friendly and attentive). All in all, this was a great experience.
I was absolutely satisfied with this operation. The doctors were Dr. Rajko and Dr. Dinko Toncic. Everything perfect, transport, operation and hospitalization. The operation lasted about an hour and I didn't feel any pain either before or after. I absolutely recommend
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