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I've always been considered a pretty girl, however...

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I've always been considered a pretty girl, however my nose bugs the crap out of me when I smile, and take photos. The columella hangs low, and the tip is slightly bulbous. My right nostril is also slightly higher than the left side, which makes me dislike my profile on my right side. I have read reviews on this website from other's stories, and looked at PS websites. The doctors I've read about more and like their work is Dr. Ghavami, and Dr. Elam. My fear is that I'll end up hating my nose, and not look like myself. I think that's everyone's fear though!

I've been thinking about doing this for a long time, however for a while I didn't think about it. I recently modeled for a friend, and that's when it hit me again. I HATE my nose from my right side, as well as the front! Then I started to think about engagement photos, wedding photos, and things like that. I want to stop being so hateful towards my appearance! I like the way I look in the mirror, however looking at my nose up close, and in photos, bothers me so much. It always has.

What I want is something very simple, at least to me it seems very simple. I just want a subtle change, and not a turned up, curved nose. Not more narrow. Just the tip refined, nostrils aligned.

I really want to look like myself, and from what I read Dr. Ghavami seems like a good choice, however I am eager and open to other suggestions. There are some bad reviews on him however they seem illegitimate.

My friend and her sister got rhinoplasty from Dr. Kanodia, who is supposed to be amazing, however something makes me like Dr. Ghavami more.

My boyfriend is very supportive of me, he said I should do what makes me happy. My parents and brother were saying I shouldn't touch my face, but the more I talk about it, the more they understand.

I uploaded some photos that I simulated myself on a fun iPhone app. I'm eager to have a consultation with the a doctor, to see what they say about my wants.

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Vladimir Grigoryants, MD

Vladimir Grigoryants, MD

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September 5, 2015
You are truly gorgeous and an inspiration for other young woman, thank you for sharing!!
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March 6, 2017
Your story is so relatable! I as well am looking for the same thing, I was wondering if you would be able to tell me what app you used so I could give it a try as well.
UPDATED FROM lmj123
5 months pre

UPDATE: I've been reading more, and more and I...

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UPDATE: I've been reading more, and more and I really like Dr. Grioryants. I decided to schedule a consultation with him! It's on March 26th. I'm very anxious to talk to him. I've been writing down questions and I've also saved some photos of noses that I like. I know that my nose will never be like anyone else's, nor do I want it to be, but I think its helpful to show a visual of something similar to your wants.

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March 1, 2013
Sorry...i don't think you should have rhinoplasty...you are gorgeous as it is. Rhinoplasty is risky...too many things can go wrong. Be grateful you are so pretty.
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March 1, 2013
Thank you for your nice comment. I know the risks involved, as with anything there are risks. My nose really bothers me, and if I feel that a PS can help me make a subtle change, then I may still do it. I appreciate your comment though.
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March 23, 2013
I agree
March 1, 2013
Let me just say your gorgeous! I don't think you need a nose job but since you want one it will even make you more beautiful
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March 1, 2013
Thank you so much. I think that if I had my nose, just more refined, I would be so happy!
March 1, 2013
And go with your gut, if your gut is tellin u to go to dr e and you feel confidante and secure about your choice than go to him!
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March 1, 2013
Thank you. I'm going to go to about 3-4 consultations before I make any decisions. I want to see if the doctor would even be able to achieve what I want. :)
March 1, 2013
Yes 3 consolations are perfect! You wanna feel comfortable in your doctor you wanna make sure he's gonna do a good job, bc some docs will just say yeah but won't achieve wht youu want, so that's good!
March 1, 2013
I went to Dr. Grigoryants and he raised my columella. It was one of the best decisions of my life. I agree with you that even though you are already beautiful, having a hanging columella lifted can make a significant improvement. I think you'll be happy to have it gone!
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March 1, 2013
Thank you for your comment, I actually saw your profile before and it made me want to go to Dr. Grigoryants! You look lovely.
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March 1, 2013
Also, to add, when going through his photos it seems he has experience with hanging columellas and refining the tip of the nose!
March 1, 2013
I think you have a gorgeous nose so your surgeon (if you decide to go through with the rhinoplasty) will have a great canvas to work with. Best of luck.
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March 1, 2013
Thank you so much!
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4 months pre

I scheduled a 2nd consultation with Dr. Ghavami!...

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I scheduled a 2nd consultation with Dr. Ghavami! April 4th. I'm so anxious, but I'm definitely just trying to be patient as this is a long process. I don't want to rush. Has anyone that has had rhinoplasty already used CareCredit, or anything like that? I definitely want to save some money for this, but if I wait to save the entire thing it will take forever!! So any advice on that would be great.

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March 4, 2013
Trimming and sewing the tip of your nose together will give it a lift and a more refined look. You are already gorgeous, but I can understand your frustration. I am doing mine with Dr. Grigoryants, too. He is the one who told me about the sewing the tip part to make it more refined. I'm also getting a small bump removed and shortening the overall length of my nose, which will be achieved with lifting the tip. Let me know if you any questions about him, and I hope your consultation goes well. Go with a notes and questions written down to ask him!
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March 4, 2013
Thank you!!
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March 4, 2013
Wow, you are stunning! You look like a supermodel! I'm really amazed that you want to do this considering the common occurrence of revisions. Anyway, advice is to see a lot of consultations, at least 6 doctors and at least 2 times with your final doc, even if you don't consider them as strong contenders from your online research like Grioryants or Ghavami. Like you, I did a lot of online research, but after consultations, I felt that the websites tell very little compared to time the surgeons themselves. Even consults with docs that weren't my favorites ended up being really useful because I got an idea of what is really necessary or unnecessary for my nose, and it helped me analyze the favorite doctors' styles better. Some docs even dished on their opinions and stories about other doctors - that's the kind of information I would have never gotten from online reviews! Good luck to you! (I didn't use CareCredit, as I saved up and paid in cash, but keep in mind to ask about medication costs too! Those can add up and they're usually not part of your surgery fees.)
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March 4, 2013
Wow, thank you for your sweet comments! I'm flattered. Thank you for all of your advice, especially about the costs.
April 16, 2016
Well... I would love another tip.. It's not what I like... If I had had it I woul have changed this new one... But maybe this style of the tip the author wants to have? Then it's OK.))