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It's time for a new and improved nose - Glendale, CA
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I've hated my nose ever since I was 14. I played a...
Night1993June 2, 2015
WORTH IT$10,500
I've hated my nose ever since I was 14. I played a lot of sports and have been hit in the face by every type of ball imaginable. I'm not sure if that had anything to do with how my nose turned out or not but what I do know is that I hate it! Large noses run in my family and while a couple of my siblings have dodged the genetic bullet I, unfortunately, did not. My parents kept telling me to be happy with what God gave me and that it could be a lot worse. For some reason that's not very encouraging. I started to get used to my nose and even stopped being self conscious about it while I was in my early to mid 20s. My face did seem to grow into it but these past few years my nose seems to appear more crooked and droopy than ever. I don't want a small nose just a straight one that doesn't droop down when I smile. I hate pictures of myself and avoid getting them when at all possible. I expressed my feelings with my husband about how much I hate my nose and while he doesn't think I should get plastic surgery he is supportive of my decision.
So, the research began. First, I started looking at plastic surgeons nearby (Boston, New York) but wasn't too impressed with what I found. Then, I started looking at places that were popular for plastic surgery like Florida and California. I was contemplating going to Dr Salzhauer in the Miami area because he is well known for noses and his prices are very reasonable but after looking into his practice more I just didn't feel confident about his skills. While price is somewhat important to me getting my nose done right is even more important to me. After all this is my face we're talking about here and I only want this done once. I also want to feel like I received the best possible outcome that could come with what I have to work with. I Googled "rhinoplasty cost" and stumbled across RealSelf. I saw a woman who's nose came out so beautifully I had to know who did it. It so happened that it was Dr. Grigoryants in Glendale, CA. So I visited his website and was extremely impressed with all the before and after photos and that he performs "closed rhinoplasty". So I looked him up on RealSelf and was impressed with all the outcomes of the people who were generous enough to share their stories and pictures. I normally don't like sharing photos and personal information on the internet but RealSelf has helped me tremendously in my search for a reliable surgeon that I feel like I should return the favor.
Since I was so impressed with his reviews and results I decided to contact his office. His office told me that he answers e-mails frequently and to send pictures of my face (front, left, right, and nostrils) so I sent him an e-mail. He responded the next day with basically the same message as everyone else on here seems to get "You have a beautiful face and I agree reshaping the nose will improve facial balance. I would reduce the small bump, deproject the nose , narrow the bones, refine the tip and possibly nostrils, I will open your airways at the same time if necessary." I don't mind that he copies and pastes messages because he is extremely busy and I find e-mails far more convenient than skype or any other form of online consulting so I was quite pleased with that message. After receiving his timely response and looking over his impressive results I decided he was the one for me. I wanted to just book my surgery date right then but my husband strongly urged me to make an in person consultation with him just to be sure. So I reluctantly agreed since my husband has been so supportive. I just really don't want to make a 14 hour flight (I live on the East Coast) for a 15 minute consultation but if it makes my hubby happy I'll do it. I booked my consultation with him for November 11, 2015. I can't do the surgery until April of next year because I have to save up. I'd do it tomorrow if I had the funds and if my husband had the time off.
Since I have three small children I have to go to the consultation by myself and I have to do the surgery all by myself as well. This is very disappointing to me but my husband has to stay home and take care of the children. I would take a family member or close friend but they would totally freak out if they knew I was getting a nose job. I'm not going to tell them and I'm hoping they won't even notice but if they do then it's too late for them to do anything or say anything about it. I'm not expecting to come out of this surgery a new and beautiful person I just want a symmetrical nose that fits my face and that doesn't detract from my other features. When I look at pictures the first thing I notice is my long, crooked, droopy nose and it just bothers me so much. I think it's finally time for a change.
So, the research began. First, I started looking at plastic surgeons nearby (Boston, New York) but wasn't too impressed with what I found. Then, I started looking at places that were popular for plastic surgery like Florida and California. I was contemplating going to Dr Salzhauer in the Miami area because he is well known for noses and his prices are very reasonable but after looking into his practice more I just didn't feel confident about his skills. While price is somewhat important to me getting my nose done right is even more important to me. After all this is my face we're talking about here and I only want this done once. I also want to feel like I received the best possible outcome that could come with what I have to work with. I Googled "rhinoplasty cost" and stumbled across RealSelf. I saw a woman who's nose came out so beautifully I had to know who did it. It so happened that it was Dr. Grigoryants in Glendale, CA. So I visited his website and was extremely impressed with all the before and after photos and that he performs "closed rhinoplasty". So I looked him up on RealSelf and was impressed with all the outcomes of the people who were generous enough to share their stories and pictures. I normally don't like sharing photos and personal information on the internet but RealSelf has helped me tremendously in my search for a reliable surgeon that I feel like I should return the favor.
Since I was so impressed with his reviews and results I decided to contact his office. His office told me that he answers e-mails frequently and to send pictures of my face (front, left, right, and nostrils) so I sent him an e-mail. He responded the next day with basically the same message as everyone else on here seems to get "You have a beautiful face and I agree reshaping the nose will improve facial balance. I would reduce the small bump, deproject the nose , narrow the bones, refine the tip and possibly nostrils, I will open your airways at the same time if necessary." I don't mind that he copies and pastes messages because he is extremely busy and I find e-mails far more convenient than skype or any other form of online consulting so I was quite pleased with that message. After receiving his timely response and looking over his impressive results I decided he was the one for me. I wanted to just book my surgery date right then but my husband strongly urged me to make an in person consultation with him just to be sure. So I reluctantly agreed since my husband has been so supportive. I just really don't want to make a 14 hour flight (I live on the East Coast) for a 15 minute consultation but if it makes my hubby happy I'll do it. I booked my consultation with him for November 11, 2015. I can't do the surgery until April of next year because I have to save up. I'd do it tomorrow if I had the funds and if my husband had the time off.
Since I have three small children I have to go to the consultation by myself and I have to do the surgery all by myself as well. This is very disappointing to me but my husband has to stay home and take care of the children. I would take a family member or close friend but they would totally freak out if they knew I was getting a nose job. I'm not going to tell them and I'm hoping they won't even notice but if they do then it's too late for them to do anything or say anything about it. I'm not expecting to come out of this surgery a new and beautiful person I just want a symmetrical nose that fits my face and that doesn't detract from my other features. When I look at pictures the first thing I notice is my long, crooked, droopy nose and it just bothers me so much. I think it's finally time for a change.
UPDATED FROM Night1993
6 months pre
Tilted back view
Night1993June 3, 2015
I forgot to add my lovely and flattering "nostrils" view. All the pictures I have on here so far are the ones I sent Dr. G in an e-mail for evaluation.
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June 4, 2015
Did Dr G email you back? do you have a surgery date already?
June 4, 2015
He did e-mail me back. He said the same thing he says to pretty much everybody which is "You have a beautiful face and I agree reshaping the nose will improve facial balance. I would reduce the small bump, deproject the nose , narrow the bones, refine the tip and possibly nostrils, I will open your airways at the same time if necessary." I e-mailed him mostly to get a quote. I was a little discouraged by the quote I got because I appear to have gotten the highest quote of anyone on here except for maybe people who had revision rhinoplasty or had multiple surgeries done like chin implant or ears tucked. I'm not sure what criteria he uses to determine how much he charges but I didn't complain about it because this man will be operating on my face and I don't want to make him mad lol. I have not booked a surgery date yet because my husband insisted on me meeting Dr. G in person. I scheduled a consultation for November of this year. My husband works a lot so I had to choose a holiday (Veteran's Day) to see Dr G. so my husband could stay home and watch the kids. You know you could get a much earlier consult date. I picked a late date because I only had a few days to choose from (holidays only) because my husband has no time off left for this year. I will book a surgery date right after I meet with the doctor in November. I'm shooting for April 2016 because that is when I will have all the funds I need for the surgery. Dr. G charges a non-refundable $750 to book a surgery date so make sure you are confident he's the one for you. I am confident that he's the one for me but my husband won't let me book until I meet with him in person.
June 5, 2015
Thank you for your reply. I am waiting for my reply and the quoted price as well. I thought it runs around $9500. I wish you good luck in your surgery, I think yours will be before mine because I plan to schedule my surgery for july 2016th. I will be following you!!
January 6, 2016
Did you fly out there and back home the same day? Would you have been comfortable booking the surgery and having the consult the same day? I think he's the best from seeing his before and after pics and everyone's reviews. There are only a couple bad ones that scare me.
UPDATED FROM Night1993
6 months pre
Can't Wait for New Nose
Night1993June 5, 2015
I know I shouldn't be wishing my life away but I just want it to be April 2016 so I can get my new nose!! I really want to do it this year but I have to save up. I just went to a wedding last weekend and I have another wedding that I'm going to in August. I just keep thinking to myself wouldn't it be nice if I had my new nose so I won't cringe when the pictures come out? I know it will come soon enough and I should focus on other things.
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June 13, 2015
Good luck! I know how you feel, I'm dreaming away the days till my surgery in December! Dr G seems like an incredible surgeon, worth waiting for xx
July 16, 2015
I know how you feel! I have saved up a bit but have decided to go ahead and bite the bullet and have the surgery done even I don't have the total funds by March! I don't want to live another moment longer with an insecurity on my face and better to get the most years I can out of my new nose while I'm young and have no other responsibilities or commitments.
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Thanks for starting your story! It will be fun to follow along on your journey as you get closer to the big day. Please keep us updated!