Revision Rhinoplasty/septoplasty with Dr. G - Glendale, CA

Thank you very much. Hangin in there lol. One question for you since you've been there lol. My face is breaking out, all over my forehead and sides of my nose. Started noticing this couple days after the surgery, has gotten worse the past few days. I always had really clear skin, so not sure what's causing this. Another weird thing is that my eyes burn and feel irtitated. This started day after the surgery. Did you have any of these?

you might be having a reaction to the tape? An allergy maybe....How did you like your quality of care as far as pre-op, cast removal, and interaction with Dr G? Just curious...also how long did your surgery take?

The breakouts are not on my nose, but my forehead and little on my cheeks around my nose. But i read somewhere that the fluid that builds up in the tissues of the nose, makes the skin very oily ( which is true, my skin used to be dry, after the surgery its OILY!), and then causes breakouts. Started using witch hazel, we'll see. I had only one preop visit with the doc, couple weeks before the surgery. He was kinda quick again lol, drew some sketches in his notebook, went over again with me about what he was going to do. The cast was removed on day 5, he was short, pressed on the nose few times lol, told me not to pay attention to the uneven nostrills cause it's waaay too swollen now to base results on how it looks. Then told me to come back in 4 weeks. Because of my own schedule, i have to see him on the 13th, which is more than 4 weeks. But i email him every other day with questions, and i get a response very shortly. So far everything that I've been feeling, he says is normal lol. But i am sure I'll have nore questions for him before my follow up appt lol. My surgery took 3 hrs....

Oh okay that makes sense. Hopefully you start to see some improvement soon, that's a bummer with the breaking out. Wow 3 hours...is that the norm or was it because you were a tough case? I will also be having a septoplasty, is it really swollen at the top too?

Yeah it is swollen on top too, like the part between the brows.... He did a rhinoplasty, septoplasty, raised the columella, shaved the bridge and sides. So.... I'd say it was a lot of work lol. I am very impatient about the results lol.

I definitely did see other doctors. It took me at least 4 yrs to finally decide to go ahead with this surgery. I am sure you know that not every doctor performs revisions, because of their complicated nature. I've met with Dr. Robert Kotler, dr Vartany, dr Canodia, dr Babakzadeh, dr Bublik, among few others whose names i can't remember lol. Dr G was the last one i consulted with back in june and scheduled right away. Since he is so busy, my surgery was scheduled for November. I have few friends/acquaintances that had a primary rhinoplasty with dr G within the last couple years and they're all really happy with their results. Like i said, i am still very swollen, will be three weeks this Tuesday. So i can't really tell if i am happy with the results yet. The nose is definitely much straighter than before, the tip is more aesthetically pleasing, seems like i can breathe thru both sides lol, as opposed to before. I am not sure whether he did open or closed, i don't think i have asked him; i actually plan to ask at my next follow up in 3 weeks. But i will tell u this, he did rhino, septo, turbinate reduction, shaved the bridge and the sides, raised the columella, made the nostrills smaller. One thing that i am a bit concerned about is that my nostrills are uneven/shaped little differently. I brought this to his attention at the cast removal, he told me they look that way due to swelling, they will even out. But he did say it's impossible to make them 100% symmetrical. At least he's honest and realistic lol. One thing I've been hearing about him over and over again is that he is a perfectionist. The nurse at the hospital told me that he performs on the average 3 rhinoplasties a day, 5 days a week...... So i am sure he knows what he's doing. The slow healing process sucks, cause you wanna see your results like today! Lol. But patience is key here. One thing that i hate is how my face is breaking out after the surgery. Always had really clear skin, and now i am breaking out all over my forehead and sides of my nose. Hope that goes away soon. You should ask him all your questions at your visit next time, and also what to expect postop, as far as sensations, aches and pains. I didn't ask him anything, and now i email him with a new question every other day. He tends to be kinda quiet, not very talkative, quick in and out lol, so do a lot of talking. Ask questions!!! Good luck to you!

This is sooo helpful! I narrowed my selection down to about 5 doctors, I scheduled consult with too.

I would have to find some before pics that really show off the things wrong with my nose lol. I used to always take kinda side ways pics lol. I always deleted the bad ones.

Thank you. My breakouts got kinda bad couple weeks after the surgery....i haven't been on any meds except the antibiotics and regular tylenol. am just using my usual cleanser and also witch hazel on the pimples. Never used arnica, my dr doesn't believe it helps:/ but i should maybe get some vitamin c supplements....Are u taking supplements? I am still sleeping in the upright position, plan to do that for at least several more weeks. Never tried the peel you're talking about. It's not too harsh for the skin? I mean when taking it off? I am trying to be as gentle as possible with my skin now, and trying to do minimum pushing/pulling/rubbing lol, cause it kinda hurts my nose. Agghhh.... So far it's not much fun lol.

I've heard that Dr. G doesn't believe in arnica but most surgeons do. It's benign so it could only help and not hurt. I think it has made a big difference for me but I started 1 month before and haven't stopped. I'm just taking c and arnica and Amazing Grass Amazing Trio. The peel is great, it never actually makes me peel but gently refines the texture of my skin without drying it out. Helps clear breakouts and gets rid of gunk in pores. It's Dr. Dennis Gross alpha beta peels original formula. Step1 is a pad that you wipe over your skin, wait 1 or 2 mins then step 2 is a second pad that you wipe over your skin. Do not rinse. That's it and you can use whatever products you like without alcohol over it. It's very gentle and has great reviews.

Thank u so much:) and btw, i know it's not a clear pic, but your profile looks great so far...

Yes:)

Did that price include cost for facility fee and anesthesia?

Yes. His prices are very reasonable. Not ridiculous like some other doctors I've consulted with in the past...

Haha, well he quoted me $12,500…the most expensive quote I have gotten so far, all while telling me that my nose was not a bad nose, but that it could be so much better. estimated surgery time was 2-3 hours. The only reason I have not booked with him is because of his price, and the fact that there are countless reviews for primary rhinos, but very little on revisions which makes the price even more difficult to back up. I know he his a nose guru, but, I would love countless reviews on revisions before I can justify paying that price. Most of his noses are amazing, but there have been a few that I have seen on here that I would have been disappointed in receiving (especially if I paid more than everyone else!). Oh well!! Congrats on your success with him! You really do look fantastic! Thanks for posting your review!!

Thank you very much! I've actually have gotten some ridiculous quotes from other doctors, anywhere from $5000 to $25000 (yes!!!) and everything in between. But i know what you mean about the cost....

Thank you!!!!!