It's time for a new and improved nose - Glendale, CA

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.

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.

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.