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31 Year Old African American Rhinoplasty, Septoplasty, Turbinoplasty plus Chin Implant! Beverly Hills, CA

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I've wanted rhinoplasty since high school. Now,...

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I've wanted rhinoplasty since high school. Now, at 31, I'm finally taking the plunge!
5 years ago I got my breast augmentation and couldn't be happier with my choice to do so and I'm really praying I feel the same way after this procedure. This is absolutely be the last surgical procedure I have none until I'm 60 lol.
There is so much stigma in the black community about rhinoplasty. People think that you wanna be white, that you don't love yourself, that you're gonna look like Michael Jackson. I can personally say those things are not true about me. I have a solid self esteem! I think I'm pretty darn cute to be honest haha. I just would love a more refined, smaller nose to bring out the other features in my face. I also have horrid allergies and breathing problems due to a deviated septum and a cyst in my nose, so getting those things fixed will be nice!
I have been searching for the right doctor for years for this procedure. I live in Austin, Tx right now and never even considered Texas as an option for a nose job. It was either New York or Beverly Hills. I wanted the best of the best. And I'll admit, being a native So Cal girl, maybe I'm a little biased in thinking that the best of the best live in only 2 cities in the entire United States, lol.
In the end, I was searching "African American rhinoplasty" for the gibillionth time, and there he was...his beautiful work, nose after nose, front view after front view, I knew I had found my doctor...Dr. Ghavami!
It took me a month of stalking is Instagram and Facebook to finally pick up the phone and schedule a $350 skype interview. And boy oh boy is his office busy! I was on hold 20 minutes before someone was able to schedule me. It was a Friday, and he's in Beverly Hills, so whatcha gonna do? Wait! Lol.
I set up the skype interview in October and I was super nervous! I had a list of questions to ask but once Dr. Ghavami came on the screen but literally drew a blank even with the questions right in front of me lol. In the end he went over what I wanted and I felt he was a true artist, very confident in his work, and he out me at ease. By the end of it I knew I needed to put my deposit down for $2000 and secure my date!
Jan 8 is literally around the corner! I'm so nervous. I know I don't have a bad nose. So if I'm unhappy with the results I'll never hear the end of it. I can just hear my mom now, "your nose was fine. Now look at all this you went through and you're still not happy." Lol. Nope! I ain't even trying to hear it! This has to go right, and the FIRST time!

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December 30, 2015
Thanks for sharing,wishing you the best of luck, I'm still search for a doctor myself. You have to do what you want to do because you only get to live once, my parents said the same but eventually said if it makes you happy do it.
December 30, 2015
I've wanted this done for half my life so I know it's time. Good luck finding your surgeon too!
December 30, 2015
All the best girl! I am feeling the same. I think I am going to go with Dr. Rizk. Keep us posted :)
December 31, 2015
Years ago I found Dr. Risk and thought he was the one until I found Dr. Ghavami. Both are excellent surgeons!
January 2, 2016
Dr Ghavami is my surgeon. He's very good but what I learned from my mistake is to be sure he understands what you want. Communications with understanding and being on the same page is a must. To get the results you want. Ask to see pics of African American women before n after. Take pics of noses you like and dislikes to show him. Ask him to do a drawing of his idea of the nose he thinks you want since he doesn't do metro imaging. I can't stress this enough. You're nose is nice now and the only thing I would change is the flare. I love the shape of your tip and your bridge. If I had your nose I would only take the flare out. I can't tell if you have a hump from the front view. Over all you look great. Hope my comment helps
January 2, 2016
Oh his office is fast past busy so I didn't show pics that I like and dislike or ask for a drawing big mistake but the nose he gave me is OK I'm getting use to it now that the swelling isn't so bad but he will have to give a small revision.
January 4, 2016
Thanks so much for letting me know your experience and how I can better my chances at getting the nose I want. Dr. Ghavami did ask that I bring in pictures to my pre-op visit and I will do so and we will go over his drawing and details again (we did this briefly during the skype interview). Can I ask why you need a revision? How long has it been since your surgery?
January 5, 2016
Hear ya on the stigma in the black community about Rhinoplasty -- been there done that. Believe it or not, the most "noise" came from a friend who secretly had her nose done. What?! Really?! lol. Fortunately, it's a personal choice and not a community choice. Being AA is truly a beautiful thing, but in all honesty some of us (other ethnicities included too) were born with just a bit more nose than needed. LMAO! Glad you decided to "do you". I'm sure your results will only add to your beauty. Please do keep us posted.

Many blessings to you dear!
January 7, 2016
I laughed out loud about being born with more nose than needed lol too funny. Thank you for your support!
January 15, 2016
Me too! Lol
January 15, 2016
I loved reading this. I have wanted to get rhinoplasty since I was a teenager and can see my self getting it in the near future but my BF said he would not be okay with it and thinks I'm crazy, he doesn't get it.
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January 5, 2016
Thank you and Happy Belated Birthday-day.what a present, It's gonna bring out your features even more .
January 7, 2016
Thank you :)
January 8, 2016
Hey GlamNBeauty
I hope ur sx went well. Looking forward to seeing ur results. Blessings :)
UPDATED FROM GLAMNBEAUTY
4 days pre

Surgery is in 5 days!

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Well today is my birthday I am officially 31! I am officially in California. I'm super excited and nervous at the same time. My mom and dad are being extremely supportive. I am so pleasantly surprised. I kinda just showed up in California without warning and sprung it on them that I was getting the surgery next week, lol. My mom is happy to be with me during and after my surgery and I know that it's for the best. No one can care for you after surgery like your mother. I plan on drinking a ton of water, and eating healthy in these days leading up to my surgery. Time is flying! My pre-op is Tuesday!

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January 4, 2016
Happy birthday! I'll be getting rhino in Cali the same day as you! I'm going with Dr. Grigoryants though. Can't wait to see your results! Wishing you the best of luck.
January 5, 2016
Thank you! So exciting! I hope you get the results you want as well. Just took a peek at your review you're gorgeous! Best of luck!
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January 11, 2016
Happy belated birthday!!
January 14, 2016
Thank you :)
January 11, 2016
Happy Belated Birthday !!!!
Best birthday gift to yourself ever!
January 17, 2016
Just seeing this! Thanks for the birthday wishes! And yes, best birthday gift ever :)
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3 days pre

Pre-op tomorrow!

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My pre-op is tomorrow! I'm about to go pick up photos I'm getting printed at Walgreens to show Dr. Ghavami tomorrow so we can be on the same page. I played with the facelift app on my phone for fun but I still want more dramatic results that the app provides. I want to narrow my bridge, take out the flare of my nostrils and I also want tip work. I have faith I can get the results I want. I'm so excited! Watch out Beyoncé, if I could sing I'd be coming for you hahahaha

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January 5, 2016
Good Luck & following
January 6, 2016
Thank you :)
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January 5, 2016
Congrats girl! I'm definitely following your journey
January 6, 2016
Thank you :)
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January 9, 2016
good luck.
January 9, 2016
Thank you :)