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Primary Rhinoplasty with Dr. G - Not as good as originally thought - Glendale, CA
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I just had my surgery on 2/23 and am writing this...
Alyssa 79March 13, 2016
WORTH IT$9,500
I just had my surgery on 2/23 and am writing this review because I was stalking this website for the past 3 months and all of your reviews really helped me. I had always wanted a different nose, it was long, with a boulbous tip, weird triangular bone on the bridge and a hump. I have requested some estimates from some doctors in the past (maybe 10 years ago) but never went with it because never felt comfortable enough. When I finally came across Dr. G I new right away that if I ever did it it would be him. I looked at every one of his pictures on the website and every one of the pictures on real self and every outcome to me was an improvement. Basically there was not a single nose that looked same or worse which was promising. Soon after I was pretty obsessed with his reviews on here and shortly after I decided to email him and get an estimate. Since I was out of town I emailed him my pictures and got a standard (I think response). I didn't really care that the response was the same because I love his before and after photos and realize that there is only so many areas a nose can be improved... narrow bridge, make nostrils smaller, shave the hump, raise the tip... What I really wanted is my nose but much more refined and this is exactly what I got. I'm now 18 days post op and couldn't be happier. Nobody knows I had a nose job done but everybody tells me I look gorgeous because I looks the same just with a perfect nose. My only request to dr. G was to not make it too upturned and he listened. At my pre-op appointment I didn't tell him anything... it was he who told me what he is going to do and I trusted him because again his after photos are so nice and I was afraid that if I start confusing him he might screw up and try to please me and not do what he usually does with his noses. Basically I trust that he knows more than me what is needed to make my nose perfect. So all in all my pre op appointment took 5 minutes. Again he just said what he is going to do and I just said to not make it too upturned and that was it. On day 5 after cast removal me and my friend hiked to the nearby Eaton Falls and I took a million seflies and my new nose was gorgeous in all of them. It was such a difference for me as I woudl always shy away from pictures and now my nose looked cute in all of them. I did have bruises under the eyes and what really helped is mixing some pink/ red lipstick with concealer into a very light pink color and then putting that on bruises. This color seems to really counteract well with purple and is really helpful to know since I did bruise up quite a bit. The recovery for the first 1-4 days was hard but if you have questions please ask, but I would do it again in a heartbeat to get the results I got. I couldn't ask for better nose. It is absolutely perfect. Dr. G is an artist at what he does. I don't know anything about revisions but if you need a primary I would recommend him very highly.
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March 13, 2016
great review! Were you able to do anything like sight see the first 4 days?
March 13, 2016
no, I was really bruised up so the only thing I did the first 4 days was an hour long walk each evening. I was also really embarrased to go anywhere looking like this with the drip pad etc. However after cast removal with concealer I did check out Americana, did a few nearby hikes, visited a few beaches and some shops over the course of 3 days.
March 13, 2016
You will love your results, I know it is scary now, but will become less scary once you're out of surgery. I was really lucky that somehow people do not know about it yet it is quite drastic of a change. That is exactly what I was hoping for since I hate the "done up" look. Even my mom couldn't tell even though I saw her looking intently at me several times... probably wondering what is different so you'll be fine. I think only those who are actively looking into nose jobs will notice because they are the ones noticing all the details but all the other people will just tell you that you look good or that you look younger. Changing the hair might help too... I changed my hair color which is probably throwing people off too. Dr. G has very natural results so you probably won't even have to tell anyone else apart from those 2 people. What's most important is that you will feel the difference and it is going to be wonderful. Good luck!
March 14, 2016
Thanks! I am so much calmer now because we have exactly the same preferences. And to know that you are happy with the result, gives me hope that I´ll be happy too :-D
March 13, 2016
You will love your results, I know it is scary now, but will become less scary once you're out of surgery. I was really lucky that somehow people do not know about it yet it is quite drastic of a change. That is exactly what I was hoping for since I hate the "done up" look. Even my mom couldn't tell even though I saw her looking intently at me several times... probably wondering what is different so you'll be fine. I think only those who are actively looking into nose jobs will notice because they are the ones noticing all the details but all the other people will just tell you that you look good or that you look younger. Changing the hair might help too... I changed my hair color which is probably throwing people off too. Dr. G has very natural results so you probably won't even have to tell anyone else apart from those 2 people. What's most important is that you will feel the difference and it is going to be wonderful. Good luck!
March 29, 2016
Good luck to you. Please do not be put off with dr. G's personality. At first I was kind of surprised that he was somewhat short and straight to the point not much chit chat... but then I realized he doesn't need to work hard in selling himself as his work speaks for itself. Trust that he knows what you need. I didn't think of writing a review either but I'm soooo happy with my new nose that I couldn't help but let others know. Plus the community here is really cool and supportive. Can't wait for your surgery date. Please keep us updated and good luck.
UPDATED FROM Alyssa 79
19 days post
photos
Alyssa 79March 13, 2016
I would hate for soneone to recognize me here since I only told 3 people so had to crop the photos but it gives you somewhat of an idea.
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March 13, 2016
Sorry for all the typos, I'm writing this on my phone which seems to cause me to mess up my words.
March 13, 2016
it looks so nice!!! congratulations! so, the only request was not too upturned?
March 13, 2016
Thank you and that is correct. I said that to him at the preop and he said to not worry he will make it natural looking. Then I repeated the same right before the surgery again. It was really hard to let go of the control and I had so many photos of noses that I like that I was tempted to show him but I just trusted that he would know better what I need. Also one of my favorite results on realself was another girl who also did not bring any pictures to the preop and let the dr. do his magic. He does 3 surgeries a day, it was hard but I had to agree that he knows what can or cannot be done to improve it without my interfering.
UPDATED FROM Alyssa 79
19 days post
recovery
Alyssa 79March 13, 2016
This is the bruising of the inside of my eye on day #2 just to let you know that recovery is no joke and to let those who are going through this now know that it definitely gets worse before it gets better. I took 3-4 Arnica pills every 4 hours and applied topical Arnica on the bruises every 4 hours as well. I also would put ice cubes in a cup of water let it get really cold, soak cotton pads in it and go over my face as often as i could because it felt very soothing. My bruising was fully gone by day 8.
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March 14, 2016
Hope you feel better!! Where did you get the arnica pills and gel at?
March 14, 2016
Thank you I feel wonderful, this pic was from 2 day after surgery. I'm fully healed now and love my results. I got Arnica at GNC.
March 14, 2016
Can u send or post some more pics of your profile before and after , my surgery is next month I would love to see :)
March 29, 2016
Good luck to you. If you can message me your email I can send some more before and afters to you. You are in good hands and have the most talented surgeon ever.
March 29, 2016
could you update us with new pics PLEASE?
Thank you so much for updating. I´m also thinking to write a review, but I´m so scared to getting recognized.. I have only told my closest friend and boyfriend. So I understand what you mean about not getting recognized :))