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23yo Student Hoping to Be a Grigoryants Girl - Glendale, CA
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Like many of you, I've disliked my nose for quite...
hopeflowApril 11, 2015
$9,500
Like many of you, I've disliked my nose for quite some time. It's been a reoccurring issue for me since the age of seventeen and now, at the age of 23, I've finally decided to start saving and do something pro-active about it. RealSelf has been a big help to me in terms of researching different doctors and other's experiences and I have decided that I would like to book Vladimir Grigoryants, based on so many positive reviews, plus his before and after images look amazing. I will be coming from the UK, so this will add an extra cost onto the already pricey cost of surgery, so I am still in the process of saving, but the thought of a nice nose is definitely helping me towards my goal!
My nose itself is... interesting? From certain angles it looks fine and I have mastered flattering angles for photos etc, but it still bothers me when I talk to people, as I am constantly concerned about how it looks from the side etc. I have quite a strong bridge and it is fairly long... Additionally, the tip tends to droop to one side, which looks a little hooked from certain angles. Ideally, I'd like the bridge to be a little more curved, define the tip and straighten it. So, my nose, but improved! I am uploading some mighty unflattering pics (complete with coconut oil in my hair, woo greasy!), so you can get a good idea of what I'm talking about. If anyone has any constructive feedback, I'd love to hear it!
Also, I'm always happy to hear from other international patients - I have been looking at potential payment plans, but as far as I'm aware, these are only available to US patients? Has anyone got any experience of payment plans, or should I just be patient and keep saving? I've also been having difficulty getting in touch with Dr. Grigoryants - I've emailed his team twice but haven't heard back. Has anyone got a direct email I could use to get a quote for the procedure?
Thanks and I wish everyone the best of luck on their own journeys!
My nose itself is... interesting? From certain angles it looks fine and I have mastered flattering angles for photos etc, but it still bothers me when I talk to people, as I am constantly concerned about how it looks from the side etc. I have quite a strong bridge and it is fairly long... Additionally, the tip tends to droop to one side, which looks a little hooked from certain angles. Ideally, I'd like the bridge to be a little more curved, define the tip and straighten it. So, my nose, but improved! I am uploading some mighty unflattering pics (complete with coconut oil in my hair, woo greasy!), so you can get a good idea of what I'm talking about. If anyone has any constructive feedback, I'd love to hear it!
Also, I'm always happy to hear from other international patients - I have been looking at potential payment plans, but as far as I'm aware, these are only available to US patients? Has anyone got any experience of payment plans, or should I just be patient and keep saving? I've also been having difficulty getting in touch with Dr. Grigoryants - I've emailed his team twice but haven't heard back. Has anyone got a direct email I could use to get a quote for the procedure?
Thanks and I wish everyone the best of luck on their own journeys!
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Booking my Procedure!
hopeflowJune 12, 2015
Ah! So today was my 24th birthday and as part of a decision to be more pro-active, and as a massive birthday treat to myself, I went ahead and booked my surgery. I've booked it for early March 2016 as I'm hoping that will give me enough time to save up the rest of the money for the procedure, flights and accommodation. I'm also hoping to go on a West Coast trip after I've healed up, so gotta save save save.
Oddly enough, when it came to actually booking the procedure, I felt quite hesitant. I'm guessing this is because I've been talking and thinking about it for so long and actually making a concrete decision makes it feel so much more real. Plus, I will now have to deal with telling my parents (who I think will be strongly against it) and my friends, so wish me luck with that!
I'm also going to add some photos to show what my nose looks like from different angles. I realize my nose looks okay in the photos I've posted so far, but from certain angles it doesn't look quite as nice.
P.s. Anyone who has booked with Grigoryants before - did you just transfer the money online? It's a large amount and I just want to double check that the process is going to go smoothly :)
Oddly enough, when it came to actually booking the procedure, I felt quite hesitant. I'm guessing this is because I've been talking and thinking about it for so long and actually making a concrete decision makes it feel so much more real. Plus, I will now have to deal with telling my parents (who I think will be strongly against it) and my friends, so wish me luck with that!
I'm also going to add some photos to show what my nose looks like from different angles. I realize my nose looks okay in the photos I've posted so far, but from certain angles it doesn't look quite as nice.
P.s. Anyone who has booked with Grigoryants before - did you just transfer the money online? It's a large amount and I just want to double check that the process is going to go smoothly :)
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June 12, 2015
My surgery is in March as well! Can't wait to see pics and follow your journey :)
June 12, 2015
Hi sweetie. For Dr. G, I used the financing option online (a Discover card with 0% for 15 months) - so I used that to pay for the surgery. You can probably send him a check. :)
I'm 6 weeks post, and the only people who know I had surgery are my husband, sister, and the lady who does my hair, and nails... I haven't told anyone else, nor has anyone else asked! I've spent quite a bit of time with my 2 brothers-in-law, and a female cousin - They never asked! LOL
June 13, 2015
Thanks for your help! I sent the money, it was quite nerve wracking sending such a sizable amount. I hope it reaches them okay. :) I've told a few close friends about it and am considering not telling my parents and seeing whether they notice (they may not do!) Perhaps I'll make like you and keep it on the DL :P
June 25, 2015
I paid with a credit card. I'm looking at your 'before' nose, though and it's so nice! Are you sure?? :)
July 22, 2015
hey, i'm just deciding on whether to make it final & schedule my surgery for March too :D i would also love to plan a Cali trip later on, so that would be super expensive but also super cool, maybe we could meet haha :D i would be arriving from Europe, which is why i'm a little hesitant on scheduling as it's a LOT to plan :)))
July 23, 2015
Hey there! Ooh that's super exciting, I actually just booked a one way flight to LA yesterday, so it's all coming together. I would totally be up for meeting! Hell, I'd even be up for renting accommodation with you, if you'd be interested. I'll be flying from the UK with a friend who will be staying for 2 weeks and then travelling along the coast by myself. We're planning to book AirBNB but it might be cheaper sharing between three people! :)
July 23, 2015
Same here, hoping for late February but am not quite there yet there with the planning ..;)
UPDATED FROM hopeflow
Nose Goals
hopeflowJuly 21, 2015
So the date is creeping ever closer. I'm working hard to save lots of money for the procedure, flights and accommodation. I'm hoping to book my flights next week, eep! I've been looking into noses that I like the shape of, so I can give a reference to Doctor G. I realize I can't have 'any' nose, but I've been trying to find noses that are longish (like mine) and straight whilst still feminine and defined at the tip, which is what I am aiming for.
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July 23, 2015
where are you coming in from for the surgery?
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