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20 Year Old- Correction of Deviated Septum As Well As Cosmetic Improvement. Glendale, CA
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It's about a week until my rhinoplasty. Growing up...
yocrecDecember 7, 2015
$9,500
It's about a week until my rhinoplasty. Growing up I never noticed that my nose was 'different'. It wasn't until high school that someone pointed out that my nose was huge. After that point I was subconscious and started looking into getting a rhinoplasty. At first I tried make up contouring and my nose was just too complicated to be improved with make up. I knew that rhinoplasty was the only way to make my nose look nice. For my 17th birthday I asked my dad for a nose job. To my surprise he didn't try to talk me out of it :'(. I guess my nose was really bad.
I wanted to wait until I was in college and had at least a three week break. I went to my first consultation June 2014 and was planning to get it done August 2014. I went to Dr. Michael Elam in Newport Beach. He told me I didn't need any extra adjustments, only my nose. He was $5000 at the time. Even with this good price, I decided to wait since I wasn't too satisfied with his before and after results. They didn't look perfect and I planned on my nose job being a one time thing. I definitely do not want to get a revision so I waited to find the right doctor.
A year went by and the thought of having a rhinoplasty was at the back of my mind. College isn't a joke haha. But as soon as my second year ended I began actively searching for doctors. I found Dr. Grigoryants on Realself and the before and afters on his website are amazing, like really amazing. All the girls ended up looking like models. Since he is such a good doctor the wait is long. I called and my consultation was scheduled for September but I got lucky they had a cancellation and went in July 2015.
At the consultation, I waited about 10 mins to be seen. I like that he isn't overconfident or just doesn't give off this elitist vibe. He pointed out all the improvements he would make. He mentioned how I had more cartilage on one side, something I never noticed before. I guess I wasn't looking close enough. So all the improvements he wanted to make were on my list as well. My dad who came in with me had a lot of questions (more than me) and he was very nice about it. I decided to schedule my surgery ASAP and they had the perfect date, December 14. This was the beginning of my winter break so I would have 3 full weeks to recover.
The pre-op consultation for me was November 14, when full payment is due. They give you a list of all the medications that you cannot take as well as the normal day before surgery instructions.
It's now a week until my surgery and it really hasn't hit me. When I went to my pre-op the person waiting with me was also getting a nose job and December and she was really nervous about it! I guess I just really want this nose gone. I want to be able to smile for any side and not ask people to take the picture 100X. Also, I just want a nose that looks good under most lighting. The current nose has so many problems it's really hard to get a good picture.
As a note the things wrong with my nose consist of: deviated septum, bulbous tip, large size, hump at the top, wide nostrils, and uneven distribution of cartilage on both sides.
I wanted to wait until I was in college and had at least a three week break. I went to my first consultation June 2014 and was planning to get it done August 2014. I went to Dr. Michael Elam in Newport Beach. He told me I didn't need any extra adjustments, only my nose. He was $5000 at the time. Even with this good price, I decided to wait since I wasn't too satisfied with his before and after results. They didn't look perfect and I planned on my nose job being a one time thing. I definitely do not want to get a revision so I waited to find the right doctor.
A year went by and the thought of having a rhinoplasty was at the back of my mind. College isn't a joke haha. But as soon as my second year ended I began actively searching for doctors. I found Dr. Grigoryants on Realself and the before and afters on his website are amazing, like really amazing. All the girls ended up looking like models. Since he is such a good doctor the wait is long. I called and my consultation was scheduled for September but I got lucky they had a cancellation and went in July 2015.
At the consultation, I waited about 10 mins to be seen. I like that he isn't overconfident or just doesn't give off this elitist vibe. He pointed out all the improvements he would make. He mentioned how I had more cartilage on one side, something I never noticed before. I guess I wasn't looking close enough. So all the improvements he wanted to make were on my list as well. My dad who came in with me had a lot of questions (more than me) and he was very nice about it. I decided to schedule my surgery ASAP and they had the perfect date, December 14. This was the beginning of my winter break so I would have 3 full weeks to recover.
The pre-op consultation for me was November 14, when full payment is due. They give you a list of all the medications that you cannot take as well as the normal day before surgery instructions.
It's now a week until my surgery and it really hasn't hit me. When I went to my pre-op the person waiting with me was also getting a nose job and December and she was really nervous about it! I guess I just really want this nose gone. I want to be able to smile for any side and not ask people to take the picture 100X. Also, I just want a nose that looks good under most lighting. The current nose has so many problems it's really hard to get a good picture.
As a note the things wrong with my nose consist of: deviated septum, bulbous tip, large size, hump at the top, wide nostrils, and uneven distribution of cartilage on both sides.
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Replies (2)
December 8, 2015
I just got mine on 11/24. Excited for your journey!See my list of things that helped me!!
8 pillows- 3 behind back, 3 on side,2 under knees
Monistat -Antibiotics give yeast infections
Throat drops- sour throat
Chloraseptic-extreme dry mouth&sour throat
U shaped pillow-to sleep elevated for first 3-4 weeks
Cotton swabs
Neosporen
Peroxide w/water- cleaning nose
Water bottle
Bendy straws
Soft food..hard to chew
Homeade smoothies:)
Pocket sized mirror.I like eat looking at myself!
Hope this helps
8 pillows- 3 behind back, 3 on side,2 under knees
Monistat -Antibiotics give yeast infections
Throat drops- sour throat
Chloraseptic-extreme dry mouth&sour throat
U shaped pillow-to sleep elevated for first 3-4 weeks
Cotton swabs
Neosporen
Peroxide w/water- cleaning nose
Water bottle
Bendy straws
Soft food..hard to chew
Homeade smoothies:)
Pocket sized mirror.I like eat looking at myself!
Hope this helps
UPDATED FROM yocrec
3 days pre
Pre-surgery Anxiety
yocrecDecember 10, 2015
I wasn't really nervous up until now. 4 days until surgery and I'm starting to obsessively worry over everything related to my nose. I knew that I had a bad nose but maybe it was unique. I was OK with it sometimes. But reading all these reviews and continuously opening my review and staring at my pictures I realized I do have a terrible nose. How could I live with this nose for so long?!?!
I now worry that Dr. G will give me an ugly nose. I don't want a revision. And now that I think about it did I clearly communicate what I wanted?? I'm not sure if what I want is the best for my face. I want a petite nice feminine nose but does that my my square face? I'm so confused. I didn't take any pictures to the consultation, should I have taken pictures? I feel so worried that I will take off the cast and regret everything. I don't just want a better looking nose because anything is better looking than the nose I have. I want a nose that I will comfortably wear until I die.
I'm stressed out and i really was hoping not to get emotional about this nose job but I guess it really impacts your life and ugh so many feelings!!
I now worry that Dr. G will give me an ugly nose. I don't want a revision. And now that I think about it did I clearly communicate what I wanted?? I'm not sure if what I want is the best for my face. I want a petite nice feminine nose but does that my my square face? I'm so confused. I didn't take any pictures to the consultation, should I have taken pictures? I feel so worried that I will take off the cast and regret everything. I don't just want a better looking nose because anything is better looking than the nose I have. I want a nose that I will comfortably wear until I die.
I'm stressed out and i really was hoping not to get emotional about this nose job but I guess it really impacts your life and ugh so many feelings!!
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December 10, 2015
You must relax! You must keep in mind..if he can change it slightly and make it cute then you'll bebhappy. And he wouldn't have taken you on as a patient if he didn't think he can help you. You'll be fine
December 10, 2015
I completry understand where you are coming from I too have been worrying about the same things to the point I almost cry but then I reassure myself that the day of surgery he said I will have as much time to discuss what we are doing and I feel confident he won't do more than what I ask. I too have a square face. This weekend I'll post pics so u can see. Just try to relax and try to think positive. I know it's nerve wrecking I mean it's our FACE. But have faith. Don't go in thinking it's gonna a be perfect just think of the improvements it will make to ur face. Hang in there and day of surgery ask him to draw on ur face what he's doing. Or draw on paper what he's thinking or take a pic of what u want. I plan to do all that. :) good luck I'll pray for u
December 10, 2015
I totally know how you feel, but honestly I think it's better that you didn't bring pictures. I think it's a good attitude to have that you want a better-looking nose that fits your face, rather than a particular type of nose. That manages your expectations and honestly I think is what really has helped me deal with healing. You will have time to talk to Dr. G right before surgery too, so you can ask him questions and make sure you're on the same page.
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