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Revision rhinoplasty with Dr. Grigoryants
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Exciting stuff! Have booked my revision...
hybridgrlDecember 19, 2014
WORTH IT$11,500
Exciting stuff! Have booked my revision rhinoplasty with Dr. Grigoryants on Feb 19. I had my first rhinoplasty done in Australia back in 2007, with good results. Over the years though, it has gotten bigger and some asymmetries have started to show. Furthermore, my breathing was never corrected so Dr. G is going to put some grafts in and open up my airways. Will post a very long and detailed review once the deed is done!
In the meantime - just wondering if anyone has had any luck finding travel insurance that covers elective surgery? The only one I've been able to find is upward of $500!
In the meantime - just wondering if anyone has had any luck finding travel insurance that covers elective surgery? The only one I've been able to find is upward of $500!
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September 18, 2015
Hi....did you ask the dr. specifically what you wanted your nose to look like? In detail and give him samples, etc.? I made this mistake in allm y previous unfortunate rhinos! Now that dr. is correcting it, I'm doing just what I asked you whether you did and hope for the best this time. Make a list of all the things you want for your nose, gather some samples from the internet and just write him politely that THIS is what you need for your nose. :o)
UPDATED FROM hybridgrl
2 months pre
Before photos and desired results
hybridgrlDecember 21, 2014
When the cast came off after my primary in 2007, I was ecstatic. It was so cute!
After the swelling went down and now that seven years have passed, asymmetries are present and the tip droops quite a bit when I smile. By no means do I expect a perfect nose and had my breathing been significantly improved the first time around, I probably wouldn't take the risk of a second operation. However I can only breathe about 30% through one nostril at all times, and I won't lie; aesthetically I am not completely happy.
Dr G. plans to shave the bridge down a little more, raise the tip and columella, reduce my nostril size and reduce my turbinates at the same time. He may have to take cartilage from my ear if my septum doesn't have enough (since I live in Australia, I have not been able to meet him in person yet). From his photos and many happy patients, I am quite confident he will give me the best results possible.
I am a little worried about the first couple of months of looking piggish, but from my primary I have learned that it drops quite a bit! So would rather look piggish for a few weeks and be happy for many years to come. :)
After the swelling went down and now that seven years have passed, asymmetries are present and the tip droops quite a bit when I smile. By no means do I expect a perfect nose and had my breathing been significantly improved the first time around, I probably wouldn't take the risk of a second operation. However I can only breathe about 30% through one nostril at all times, and I won't lie; aesthetically I am not completely happy.
Dr G. plans to shave the bridge down a little more, raise the tip and columella, reduce my nostril size and reduce my turbinates at the same time. He may have to take cartilage from my ear if my septum doesn't have enough (since I live in Australia, I have not been able to meet him in person yet). From his photos and many happy patients, I am quite confident he will give me the best results possible.
I am a little worried about the first couple of months of looking piggish, but from my primary I have learned that it drops quite a bit! So would rather look piggish for a few weeks and be happy for many years to come. :)
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July 3, 2017
Hey I'm from Australia too! Where did you stay whilst recovering from surgery?
UPDATED FROM hybridgrl
2 months pre
Wish pics
hybridgrlDecember 21, 2014
A lot of my wish pics are Dr. G's patients! One of the main reasons I chose him was for his beautiful and extensive gallery. I like the fact that he includes many views, as well as photos taken years later to show that his results last.
I also have many photos of Alena Shishkova and Megan Fox, not only because they are 1. drop dead gorgeous (kill me) but they have similar noses to mine and I believe their results are achievable. I pray Dr. G will agree with me!
I also have many photos of Alena Shishkova and Megan Fox, not only because they are 1. drop dead gorgeous (kill me) but they have similar noses to mine and I believe their results are achievable. I pray Dr. G will agree with me!
Thank you for starting your story on RealSelf! I hope you are able to find travel insurance. Please keep us posted on how this adventure goes!