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Cast off. Tip swollen but cute- Glendale, CA

Name: Cast off. Tip swollen but cute- Glendale, CA
Item: Vladimir Grigoryants, MD
Rating: 5
Author: LUCY1990

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I am like every other person here who has grown up...

LUCY1990December 2, 2012

WORTH IT$6,000

I am like every other person here who has grown up hating there nose. My nose is huge and bulbous. I have been told that I have thick skin but not too bad.

The main thing that makes me nervous is that my Dr. seems a little overworked and in a hurry. But I love his results, the pictures I have seen. I met him today for my pre op and he seems confident in being able to deliver the results I want. My main concern is the swelling, most of the reviews I've read say the tip swells up bigger than before the surgery. I just really hope it doesn't get too bad since that is what I really don't like about my nose.

I am 22, have been wanting this for at least 9 years. I hope it makes me look more proportioned. Many people have asked me throughout my life if I plan on getting rhinoplasty so I know its not just me.

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Vladimir Grigoryants, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (6)

gift2myself

December 2, 2012

Hello Lucy! I am also having my surgery on Dec. 18 with Dr. G.! We will probably be wheeled past each other in the hallway! I really think we have chosen the best surgeon in our area. Were there a lot of people in the waiting room? Maybe that's why he probably seemed to be in such a hurry. I didn't feel rushed during my initial consult, but we'll see what happens at the pre-op, which is on Dec. 5th. My neighbor had her nose done by him one year ago, and it/she look great, so I think we will be in good hands. I think you'll definitely look more proportioned afterwards. I am also concerned about swelling, but because of the holidays I have 3 weeks off so I can hide-out if I need to. I know from other reviews that we'll have to sleep with our head elevated for a week, but that doesn't bother me at all. If I have to sleep elevated for two or three months, I can do that. After the cast comes off, I will also wake up and ice my nose before getting ready for work, if it seems to help the swelling. I wonder if there are foods that naturally help with inflammation... I'll have to look that up. Anyway, try not to be scared !! You WILL end up with a smaller, more proportioned nose, and whatever swelling you have will be worth it in the end. You'll be adorable! See you on the 18th!

chelseakitty

December 4, 2012

Hello!! I wish u both luck with your surgeries!! I am also thinking of getting a nose job. I recently had breast augmentation and I loved my doctor he did a wonderful job on my breast since that was his expertise. My doctor however, isnt really a FACIAL plastic surgeon. I'm looking for a doctor who specializes on rhinoplasty and I would like to know what made u choose this Dr. G and how much was the cost for the procedure?

LUCY1990

December 13, 2012

When I went there were two people in the waiting room but it is small in there. I am happy with him tough, he did answer a few concerns I had with realistic results. It turns our my brother in laws mother had a revision rhinoplasty with him and she is happy. I am lucky too since my job closes for three weeks during the holidays, so hopefully the rest will help with our swelling! I know pineapple and papayas have enzymes that help with the swelling, I tried to take bromolain an enzyme in pineapple but I think im allergic so I stopped. The doctor I work for suggested frozen peas in those medical gloves so it can be placed on the forehead and fingers along the nose/cheeks. See you soon! I'm scheduled to be at the hospital at 6am!

gift2myself

December 13, 2012

That's fantastic that you know someone who had surgery with him. Must make you feel a bit better! I like the frozen peas in the gloves idea. I think I'll do that. Lucky you to be at the hospital at 6am! I will be buried under my blankets trying not to wake up until 10. I have to be there at 11am, and I don't want to be pacing the floor, hungry and worried. Okay... 5 more days... we're gonna make it !!

Angie_M

December 3, 2012

Thanks so much for starting your story on RealSelf! I truly hope you have a smooth experience and love your results. Keep us posted!

kat2426

December 3, 2012

Please keep me updated! I'm seriously 75% considering booking my surgery for February...so I need to see as many results as I can to feel confident about my decision

UPDATED FROM LUCY1990

6 days pre

So less than a week to go and I feel excited, have...

LUCY1990December 12, 2012

So less than a week to go and I feel excited, have finals so I need to FOCUS!! but I keep coming on here and reading other peoples experiences and hoping for the best.

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UPDATED FROM LUCY1990

1 day pre

So I have to be in the hospital by 6am. I am so...

LUCY1990December 17, 2012

So I have to be in the hospital by 6am. I am so nervous, more than I thought I would be. I had finals until today so have not really had time to prepare emotionally I guess. I have had this booked since June but it was so far away so I pushed it aside, and know it is the night before and I am SCARED! I have never had surgery before and knowing my nose is going to get broken is scary!!

Thank you to everyone who has posted their experience, if not for reading them I would not know what to expect. I am most afraid of having uneven nostrils, I know there is no guarantees and this makes me hesitant. I look in the mirror and kinda start to like my nose, but then I look at pictures and I know I want to go through with this lol.

I am also scared of looking like a pig if its too upturned. I am just thinking of the bad things and not the good which I usually do. I have bought plenty of soups and frozen foods.

I just feel a lot of anxiety toward the outcome, I pretty much know the recovery is hardest the first week but I have three weeks off so hopefully I wont have too much of a hard time. We will see how it goes!