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Went with Grigoryants for my rhino! He's AMAZING- you get what you pay for!
UPDATED FROM Missyxoxo
2 years post
2 years post op- Dr G rhinoplasty
MissyxoxoOctober 16, 2017
WORTH IT$10,500
Next month will be 2 years post op. I'm very happy I went with Dr. Grigoryants. His bedside manner was wonderful and I felt very confident going into surgery. Recovery was... very uncomfortable. Not too painful, more just irritating not being able to breathe through my nose and being so stuffed up... it made me feel claustrophobic if that makes sense. Also couldn't taste any food for a week! Which sounds silly but since you are bored and only sleeping and watching TV you want to be able to taste food! Haha.
All in all, I'm happy with my results. My nose fits my face very well. I was terrified of looking over-done (since my nose wasn't terrible to begin with) but it looks completely natural. Friends that have known me since I was a kid still don't even know I had it done. Not that I was planning on keeping it a huge secret, I was more curious to see people's responses without me telling them. Since no one noticed, I just went with it and they still don't know!
The only thing that bothers me is my tip is still a tiny bit bulbous. It still feels a little hard to the touch. I doubt it is swelling this far along, however it could be since some days it looks more defined than others. I do have thicker skin so maybe this has something to do with it? I plan on emailing him soon to see if steroid injections is a possibility at this point or if it is too late. I live in Canada so I couldn't go see him in person for this sooner. I mentioned it to him last year and he said to give it more time. I am not in love with photos of myself like I hoped, but I like my mirror reflection and it is definitely greatly improved.
My advice to anyone is to be very clear about what you want. I showed him so many photos- noses I loved, noses I didn't. What I liked about some, what I disliked about others. I made SURE we were on the same page. He is truly an artist and I don't blame him for the slight imperfection I mentioned, since I believed it is just my thick skin and scar tissue and not his fault.
All in all, I'm happy with my results. My nose fits my face very well. I was terrified of looking over-done (since my nose wasn't terrible to begin with) but it looks completely natural. Friends that have known me since I was a kid still don't even know I had it done. Not that I was planning on keeping it a huge secret, I was more curious to see people's responses without me telling them. Since no one noticed, I just went with it and they still don't know!
The only thing that bothers me is my tip is still a tiny bit bulbous. It still feels a little hard to the touch. I doubt it is swelling this far along, however it could be since some days it looks more defined than others. I do have thicker skin so maybe this has something to do with it? I plan on emailing him soon to see if steroid injections is a possibility at this point or if it is too late. I live in Canada so I couldn't go see him in person for this sooner. I mentioned it to him last year and he said to give it more time. I am not in love with photos of myself like I hoped, but I like my mirror reflection and it is definitely greatly improved.
My advice to anyone is to be very clear about what you want. I showed him so many photos- noses I loved, noses I didn't. What I liked about some, what I disliked about others. I made SURE we were on the same page. He is truly an artist and I don't blame him for the slight imperfection I mentioned, since I believed it is just my thick skin and scar tissue and not his fault.
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UPDATED FROM Missyxoxo
3 months post
Surgery in less than one week!!
MissyxoxoNovember 10, 2015
I met with Dr. Grigoryants and loved him. I felt very confident booking my surgery. My surgery is coming up fast now- Nov 16! I'm freaking out!!
I'm not scared of the surgery itself or the recovery... just the results. I know he is a true artist and is the best in his field (in my opinion)
I almost wish I hated my nose so it would be a no brainer. But I don't HATE my nose... I just know it could be improved. And he agreed- he is the type of doctor that does NOT try to talk you into a surgery. Every other thing I asked about having done he laughed and said no, you don't need that. But he agreed my nose could slightly improve my overall look.
It's just so scary to think about not looking the same anymore. This is the last week I'll be able to look in the mirror and see the same face I've seen the last 26 years. What if I don't love my new look? I'll be devastated. I guess everyone has these fears. I know he will do an amazing job and he has an eye for what will look best. I'm just a control freak perfectionist whose entire life has had everyone around me put such an emphasis on my physical beauty.... and now I'm terrified.
Is this normal? Does everyone have these fears? Were you all happy with your results?
I'm not scared of the surgery itself or the recovery... just the results. I know he is a true artist and is the best in his field (in my opinion)
I almost wish I hated my nose so it would be a no brainer. But I don't HATE my nose... I just know it could be improved. And he agreed- he is the type of doctor that does NOT try to talk you into a surgery. Every other thing I asked about having done he laughed and said no, you don't need that. But he agreed my nose could slightly improve my overall look.
It's just so scary to think about not looking the same anymore. This is the last week I'll be able to look in the mirror and see the same face I've seen the last 26 years. What if I don't love my new look? I'll be devastated. I guess everyone has these fears. I know he will do an amazing job and he has an eye for what will look best. I'm just a control freak perfectionist whose entire life has had everyone around me put such an emphasis on my physical beauty.... and now I'm terrified.
Is this normal? Does everyone have these fears? Were you all happy with your results?
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mtschr
November 11, 2015
Good luck !! He is a good doctor so if you feel you wanna do it , then be happy about your decision !
November 11, 2015
Good luck, I'm kind of in the same boat as you were in the beginning. I don't think my nose is horrible but I'm not all the way happy either, but I'm so nervous about going through with it.
UPDATED FROM Missyxoxo
3 months post
Surgery in one week!!!
MissyxoxoNovember 10, 2015
I had my consultation with Dr Grigoryants a few weeks ago. He was amazing. All my fears went away when I was speaking with him. I felt so sure of my decision to have surgery and booked it. My surgery is now next Monday.
I'm going through a roller coaster of emotions. Feeling so stressed out and anxious the last week. I'm terrified- not of the surgery or the pain or any of that just the results. I know he is a true artist and will do an amazing job. I'm just so scared... what if I like my "old" face better?
I'm going through a roller coaster of emotions. Feeling so stressed out and anxious the last week. I'm terrified- not of the surgery or the pain or any of that just the results. I know he is a true artist and will do an amazing job. I'm just so scared... what if I like my "old" face better?
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November 10, 2015
It is normal to be scared!! If you have a chance you can post some pictures. You can hide your face if need be. I can't wait to follow your journey. I am sure your nose will come out perfect!!
November 10, 2015
Hey hun! I just had my surgery with Dr G and am sort of in the same boat as you with regards to not having a terrible nose! I have only told my boyfriend about this and am hoping that no one, including my mum, notices anything they can put their finger on ha ha!
I too was super super nervous, and started to feel like there was nothing wrong with my nose at all, but I had to remind myself that this is something I've wanted since I was 12!
I think something that is important is to really look at all the noses you do like and noses you don't like and figure out exactly what it is that is making the difference. One thing about Dr G is that he does often really raise the columella, and one thing I like about my favourite noses is that the columella is NOT raised. So I had to be really clear with him that this is something I didn't want him to do. It is something he initially suggested but when I said that I didn't like that look, he seemed happy to just do what I wanted. I'm still bandaged up at the moment but from what I can see, my columella is still there, phew!
Anyway that is a bit longwinded, but my point is, really really nail down all the features of your nose and what you want done to them exactly. If your face is already beautiful you really want to be clear on what you want (straight or curvy etc). Otherwise you might end up with a "change" that's not necessarily better (compared to someone where 'anything' is better than the nose they had).
Good luck! :)
I too was super super nervous, and started to feel like there was nothing wrong with my nose at all, but I had to remind myself that this is something I've wanted since I was 12!
I think something that is important is to really look at all the noses you do like and noses you don't like and figure out exactly what it is that is making the difference. One thing about Dr G is that he does often really raise the columella, and one thing I like about my favourite noses is that the columella is NOT raised. So I had to be really clear with him that this is something I didn't want him to do. It is something he initially suggested but when I said that I didn't like that look, he seemed happy to just do what I wanted. I'm still bandaged up at the moment but from what I can see, my columella is still there, phew!
Anyway that is a bit longwinded, but my point is, really really nail down all the features of your nose and what you want done to them exactly. If your face is already beautiful you really want to be clear on what you want (straight or curvy etc). Otherwise you might end up with a "change" that's not necessarily better (compared to someone where 'anything' is better than the nose they had).
Good luck! :)
November 10, 2015
This reply was beyond helpful to me right now. Thank you!!! I'm not a great visualizer and you're right I need to zero in on what exactly I want done to each part of my nose. I did show him tons of photos of what I like and don't like. I'm the same as you and don't like a raised tip either. I'd be happy to email you some photos I'm curious if we have similar noses! Would love to see your results as well. Thank you so much xoxo
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