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African Descent - Rhino with Dr G - Glendale, CA
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I'm very unlikely to post pictures (really sorry,...
caramelbutterflyFebruary 21, 2016
$9,500
I'm very unlikely to post pictures (really sorry, because it's pictures and reviews that have helped me decide on dr G.)
I decided to save my money for Dr G based on these reviews. I'll be flying in from Africa, I've been in contact with the office, Sent in my pics, sent in labs, etc hoping it goes well, because i haven't seen much black noses in his site, though i notice many ethic people. i hope i get the nose i want, because this is a huge amount of money especially from my currency.
I decided to save my money for Dr G based on these reviews. I'll be flying in from Africa, I've been in contact with the office, Sent in my pics, sent in labs, etc hoping it goes well, because i haven't seen much black noses in his site, though i notice many ethic people. i hope i get the nose i want, because this is a huge amount of money especially from my currency.
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UPDATED FROM caramelbutterfly
1 day post
surgery done (rhinoplasty/ septoplasty/ opening of air ways) & Lots of Information
caramelbutterflyMarch 9, 2016
so it's all done. the wait & anticipation was more nerve wrecking than the surgery considering your asleep during it.
initial consult from months ago: via email, with pictures and free
2 weeks Pre surgery: no alcohol, no smoking, no meds, no vitamins. only tylenol allowed.
the preconsult yesterdat was really good.
Staff: really nice & friendly
(no foods or liquid after midnight/ 2am)
no digital imaging, found out i have a very slight deviated septum
I gave them a lot of stress with my bank payment from abroad, appointment times etc, but they were wonderful and nice. i communicated mostly via email and phone.
Hotel : Glendale Hilton ( about 5 mins from his hospital & surgery place) ($22 with taxi, and $10 with lyft app)
Surgery: they said walk through doors at 10am.
got there 9.50am, signed paper work, told them of any allergies about 5x, wore a band started about 1pm. ( i was prepared from realself & the women at his office i was prob start about 12 noon)
Had someone pick me up, so i left their number with the nurses, so they wouldn't wait all day.
nurses & anesthesiologist @ usc verdugo hills: were so nice and amazing
After surgery: had a huge amount of anxiety about breathing, but i calmed down with within 20 mins, i was actually fine. and i needed to use the restroom (i don't think other patients experience this)
Pain: one a scale of 1-10, pain was a 3.5 at nose & slight headache. I took a pain killer at the hospital and havent needed one since.
Food I was told to eat clear foods like chicken broth, jello, juice. i had chicken noodle soup and jello, i hope it doesn't store in my body too long since the metabolism is slow after anesthesia but i was hungry, and she said a little pho was ok, but i finished the ramen.
Nausea: didnt throw up, and havent felt sick since yesterday
Bruising: so far none, i keep looking at my under eyes, and for now its fine. They gave me gloves to put ice inside, so you don't have to buy an ice pack.
gauze: i was shown how to change it
dressing comes off in 4 days then i'm allowed to travel home
Aesthetics: no imaging was done, we just went over what i wanted on email, pre consult and before surgery. he also explained that i should not worry about having a pointed nose, and surprisingly i can never have one. my bulbous tip can be adjusted but it cannot become super pointy which is nice to know.
even though i didn't post pictures i hope this was a lot of information.
initial consult from months ago: via email, with pictures and free
2 weeks Pre surgery: no alcohol, no smoking, no meds, no vitamins. only tylenol allowed.
the preconsult yesterdat was really good.
Staff: really nice & friendly
(no foods or liquid after midnight/ 2am)
no digital imaging, found out i have a very slight deviated septum
I gave them a lot of stress with my bank payment from abroad, appointment times etc, but they were wonderful and nice. i communicated mostly via email and phone.
Hotel : Glendale Hilton ( about 5 mins from his hospital & surgery place) ($22 with taxi, and $10 with lyft app)
Surgery: they said walk through doors at 10am.
got there 9.50am, signed paper work, told them of any allergies about 5x, wore a band started about 1pm. ( i was prepared from realself & the women at his office i was prob start about 12 noon)
Had someone pick me up, so i left their number with the nurses, so they wouldn't wait all day.
nurses & anesthesiologist @ usc verdugo hills: were so nice and amazing
After surgery: had a huge amount of anxiety about breathing, but i calmed down with within 20 mins, i was actually fine. and i needed to use the restroom (i don't think other patients experience this)
Pain: one a scale of 1-10, pain was a 3.5 at nose & slight headache. I took a pain killer at the hospital and havent needed one since.
Food I was told to eat clear foods like chicken broth, jello, juice. i had chicken noodle soup and jello, i hope it doesn't store in my body too long since the metabolism is slow after anesthesia but i was hungry, and she said a little pho was ok, but i finished the ramen.
Nausea: didnt throw up, and havent felt sick since yesterday
Bruising: so far none, i keep looking at my under eyes, and for now its fine. They gave me gloves to put ice inside, so you don't have to buy an ice pack.
gauze: i was shown how to change it
dressing comes off in 4 days then i'm allowed to travel home
Aesthetics: no imaging was done, we just went over what i wanted on email, pre consult and before surgery. he also explained that i should not worry about having a pointed nose, and surprisingly i can never have one. my bulbous tip can be adjusted but it cannot become super pointy which is nice to know.
even though i didn't post pictures i hope this was a lot of information.
Replies (9)
March 9, 2016
Thank you for posting so much useful info! I look forward to seeing your results!
March 16, 2016
Can u post a pic and crop out your eyes and mouth ? Were you afraid I have surgery on Thursday
June 10, 2018
I was afraid of the surgery but im happy i did it. its not perfect and makes you wonder if you should fix other things to be better. Sometimes i worry ive opened the door to try to fix many other things.
April 5, 2016
Love to hear how you are going this month??
June 10, 2018
sorry 2 years late: So sorry, i stopped using real self and didnt want to write because at first i wasnt happy the result, and realized I should wait longer. I couldn't see the changes, it seemed subtle/ almost as natural as before, but other people that know i did the surgery said it looks better. Very few people noticed there was a difference and asked me about it, but i also lost 20lbs (which Ive gained) around then so maybe that added to it. Now I realize theres a subtle difference, its a natural difference, and its better than before, but it's not a barbie doll type perfect nose. hope this helps.
October 27, 2016
do you like the result?
June 10, 2018
at first i didnt but yes ive come to like the subtle change, its not a perfect nose, but its a better versioned nose of the previous one if that makes sense.
May 29, 2017
Are you happy with the results?
June 10, 2018
So sorry, i stopped using real self and didnt want to write because at first i wasnt happy the result, and realized I should wait longer. I couldn't see the changes, it seemed subtle/ almost as natural as before, but other people that know i did the surgery said it looks better. Very few people noticed there was a difference and asked me about it, but i also lost 20lbs (which Ive gained) around then so maybe that added to it. Now I realize theres a subtle difference, its a natural difference, and its better than before, but it's not a barbie doll type perfect nose. hope this helps.
UPDATED FROM caramelbutterfly
2 years post
wow it's been 2 years
caramelbutterflyJune 10, 2018
So sorry to all those that asked questions, I didn't get any notifications & i stopped using real self when i was done with all my research.
At first i didnt want to write because at first i wasnt happy the result, and realized I should wait longer and not write anything negative in the moment. I couldn't see the changes, it seemed subtle/ almost as natural as before. So i had to ask the people close to me who knew i did the surgery and they said yes there was a difference and it looks better.
Even though i claimed i wanted a natural nose which i got, i realize a part of me wanted a perfect nose, and wanted the perfect plastic barbie doll nose to magically look natural on me. I had to come to terms with the fact that its just a better smaller version of my previous nose, which is nice and what i wanted. i dont look at pictures and cringe at my nose, i dont feel like i have a huge nose, but i can see the natural imperfections in my nose.
If you have ever lost weight or gotten braces you might understand. You get a better version of you self but you still have some imperfections. so its natural and its good. i dont look like ive had a nose job, it looks like a nose i could have been born with (but wasnt) and not a perfect ideal nose.
hope that helps.
ps: i also lost 20lbs then so some people noticed i looked different but werent sure. a few people at work noticed and asked and i played it off, only one person in my social life noticed. slowly i put on the weight, and after that initial time, I only ever got a comment about it after 2 years. Many family members also didnt notice.
At first i didnt want to write because at first i wasnt happy the result, and realized I should wait longer and not write anything negative in the moment. I couldn't see the changes, it seemed subtle/ almost as natural as before. So i had to ask the people close to me who knew i did the surgery and they said yes there was a difference and it looks better.
Even though i claimed i wanted a natural nose which i got, i realize a part of me wanted a perfect nose, and wanted the perfect plastic barbie doll nose to magically look natural on me. I had to come to terms with the fact that its just a better smaller version of my previous nose, which is nice and what i wanted. i dont look at pictures and cringe at my nose, i dont feel like i have a huge nose, but i can see the natural imperfections in my nose.
If you have ever lost weight or gotten braces you might understand. You get a better version of you self but you still have some imperfections. so its natural and its good. i dont look like ive had a nose job, it looks like a nose i could have been born with (but wasnt) and not a perfect ideal nose.
hope that helps.
ps: i also lost 20lbs then so some people noticed i looked different but werent sure. a few people at work noticed and asked and i played it off, only one person in my social life noticed. slowly i put on the weight, and after that initial time, I only ever got a comment about it after 2 years. Many family members also didnt notice.
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