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22 Years Old, Bulbous Tip, Ready for Rhinoplasty - Glendale, CA

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I'm currently a senior in college who commutes to...

HolaAltaxoJuly 14, 2015
WORTH IT$9,500

I'm currently a senior in college who commutes to campus with a part time job Monday through Friday. I have been reading reviews for months and seeing before and after pictures. Dr. G's have been the best by far especially because they show all angles. Ever since I was young I've always disliked my nose. I've pushed it to the back of my mind and have tried to accept myself for years. Several comments about it have always stuck and made me insecure though. It's always the same comment about how big, round, and large the tip is. I love makeup but find that even contouring my nose doesn't make me happy. I remember at age 12 I would always tell my mother "I'm going to get a nose job when I'm older." I don't care if I have to take out another loan as a college student because I'm ready to bring up my self esteem. 

My part time job pays extremely well too so I just have to manage my money for the next few months (which shouldn't be an issue for me). I emailed Dr. G pictures from the front, side and bottom angles of my nose. I also attached one smiling as I really dislike that it gets larger (I smile and laugh a lot!) I know we all have different shapes and sizes that fit our face, but I have always wanted a smaller nose with a feminine tip. It is also slightly skewed to the right. Luckily, I have no hump! Many of you have seen the typical email Dr. G sends so I'll skip to what he recommended which is "...refining the tip. I may also reduce the size of the nostrils. I will open your airways at the same time if necessary." The cost will be $9,500 and I already made my deposit about a month and a half ago. I know it may be a little risky since I am coming from out of town (Massachusetts) and I haven't spoken with him in person, but I just have such a good feeling about this doctor. I really want January to get here already! I know once it does though I'll start to freak out and worry. I'm nervous about telling my family and friends most though. I've only told my mom and two cousins because one of them is accompanying me. Any and all advice/comments are welcome! I'll be posting pictures of my nose later on.

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Vladimir Grigoryants, MD

Vladimir Grigoryants, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (25)

Night1993
July 15, 2015
Awesome another east coaster going to see Dr. Grigoryants. I have a consultation with him in November. I'm traveling from New Hampshire.
HolaAltaxo
July 15, 2015
I wish I was patient enough for an in person consultation! I know it's definitely the smarter choice. I just feel that if I go for a consultation and really like him I'll hate having to wait even longer with his wait times! I'm that confident in Dr. G. I hope it all goes well though. I'll be following your journey :)
Night1993
July 15, 2015
I totally get what you are saying. I wanted to just go for it to but my husband was very uncomfortable with that idea so I have to see him in person. It is annoying because I wanted my surgery for February or March of 2016 but by the time I go to my consultation I probably won't get in until June or July :-(
WillowXO
July 15, 2015
Exciting. I'm from England and traveling to LA to have surgery next year x
HolaAltaxo
July 16, 2015
I noticed we're a month apart in surgery dates! Definitely exciting! My mom tried convincing me to keep it local but it's my face we're talking about. I don't want to compromise that. I want it done only once and of course right so I stuck with my decision.
WillowXO
July 17, 2015
Yeah literally !!! It needs to be the best decision we ever make. Not one we spend correcting for the rest of our lives. Scary though isn't it !
cceballos77
July 16, 2015
I felt like I was reading the way I feel about my nose . I took my 4 year old to school and one of the kids asked me " why did I have a big huge nose ".
HolaAltaxo
July 16, 2015
I've had comments like that before too from kids and adults. :( It's very hurtful regardless if the person meant no harm with the comment (hard to believe though, I know). Are you considering rhinoplasty or have you decided on a surgeon?
cceballos77
July 17, 2015
I am considering it but I'm in Japan right now so it will have to wait till I'm back in the states . I'm just scars I don't want to look like Michael Jackson...
anni2015
July 17, 2015
I'm also a senior in college and in the same boat as you! Good luck girl. I had a consultation with Dr. G in person and he made me very comfortable that he knows what he's doing.
HolaAltaxo
July 18, 2015
That's so reassuring and I'm so happy to hear that! I can't wait to see your results. I actually remember reading your posts and I feel like we want similar things. I have no doubt you'll have great results! Keep us updated :)
Ocean17
September 3, 2015
My surgery is one week after yours! You're absolutely beautiful. I'm super excited to see your results!
HolaAltaxo
September 3, 2015
Thank you so much! Don't you just want it to be January already? Once it gets here I'll have tons of knots in my stomach for sure though haha
UPDATED FROM HolaAltaxo
6 months pre

Some different angles of my nose

HolaAltaxoJuly 15, 2015
Round and not feminine. It's all about the angle for sure because some aren't as bad as others. I don't want to worry about that anymore though. I wanna be happy with every angle and not immediately look to see how my nose turned out in a picture after it's taken. I was really hesitant in uploading pictures since I wanted to keep my nose job on the down low. I'm doing so in hopes that posting my journey will help anyone else who is seriously thinking about going through with it. The goal is to feel happy and confident!

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bossybella
July 17, 2015
your profile is really cute, but i can see why you would want some refinement for the front angle but even then its not too bad. i think once you get this done, youll look even more beautiful :) ive been tormented my entire life, well since i turned 10 when i hit puberty and this nose sprouted out of no where lol, and im 22 now. its been really bad to the point where ive had people taking pictures of my nose on vacation even!! cant even leave the house these days without having an anxiety attack. please keep us updated on your experience since dr g is someone on my list of doctors im considering for when i actually have the guts and money to get a rhinoplasty lol!
HolaAltaxo
July 18, 2015
People are horrible! I can't imagine the anxiety attacks, but my insecurity goes through the roof and I always feel like my nose is the main thing people focus on when they talk to me. We're our own worst critics but if we wanna go through with something to make us happy then so be it! Thanks for your encouraging comment though. I will most definitely keep this updated. I know it's a tough decision for sure.
debbie12348
July 17, 2015
I can't wait to see your outcome as you are the first person who has quite a similar nose to me!!
HolaAltaxo
July 18, 2015
I'm super glad that my reviews can potentially help others with their decision! I noticed there aren't many patients with noses like mine too. Hopefully it's a good result haha
HeleNose
September 27, 2015
Oh my God, I think our noses look so much alike! I want to travel from Europe (Greece) to California just for Mr Grigoryants to get my nose done!
HolaAltaxo
September 29, 2015
Have you consulted with him over email? I'm so excited/nervous! I obviously wish it was closer, but I think it will be worth it!
HeleNose
September 29, 2015
No, i haven't yet.. But I've seen some doctors in Greece (who I cannot trust). To tell you the truth, i had given up the idea of a nose job until I found Dr Grigoryants and his reviews/before-afters! The only issue now is the financial one..i have to save a looot of money for the procedure, tickets, accommodation, etc. while our salary in Greece is only 600€ per month (around 670$!!!).
It will be worth it for sure! I share your excitement!!
UPDATED FROM HolaAltaxo
6 months pre

Pretty noses

HolaAltaxoJuly 16, 2015
Minka Kelly, Salma Hayek, Olivia Culpo and Jessica Alba just to name a few, are noses that are absolutely gorgeous. I know their noses may not necessarily fit my face but I really want one that's pretty, feminine, and petite. Dr. G didn't say anything about making the bridge of my nose smaller but it's something I would like to ask him during my consultation January 7th, which is the day before surgery.

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