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On July 5th 2015, I broke my nose. Since there's...
After the splint was first removed, it looked like a slightly better version of what my old nose used to look like. I was able to breathe again, and I was very happy with it. Unfortunately, however, a few hours later I developed a noticeable headache & saw my nose had dropped back to where it was before my dr had set it and I couldn't breathe again. I've read/heard this can happen if there are underlying septal fractures and/or deformities, which may have been the case with me because I followed my dr's aftercare instructions to the letter.
My doctor was honest with me from the beginning that the success rate for closed reductions are fairly low, but it was still disheartening/sad to look in the mirror again & see my same broken, swollen nose.... not to mention I still couldn't breathe! The surgery is not as involved as a full rhinoplasty of course, but you're still intubated (which was actually more painful than my nose btw!), and face similar recovery issues from swelling and the splint afterwards.
I knew immediately that I didn't want to go through the rest of my life with this nose, and that I would definitely want a revision. However, I wasn't sure I wanted to "settle" for the surgeons available in my town, who IMO didn't seem to perform sufficient volume of rhinoplasty surgeries that made me feel comfortable. I had a bad nose to begin with, and now with it being broken, I just want to put this nightmare behind me and give myself the best chance for a good outcome.
Fast-forward to 6/2016... I did a lot of research and have been combing through realself reviews for a long time. Thank you all for sharing your stories; it has helped me immensely. I booked a consult with Dr. Grigoryants, and after meeting with him and seeing his work I'm fairly certain he is my top choice. My surgery is scheduled for 10/11, but I asked for a sooner date if available.
I will send updates! Thanks again for contributing your photos and reviews. They have made me feel less alone through this process.
More Before Photos
Here are some less glam BEFORE photos, including those from my injury at various stages of healing.
update! and Insurance Question
I'm going through my work insurance for the procedure... anybody have any experience processing rhinoplasty this way?
Sorry for the awkward photos lol.... wanted to show where my nose is at right now.
Provider Review
Based on my consultation, I'm very pleased so far with Dr. Grigoryants and his office staff. I arrived and hour early and his staff was very kind and allowed me to see the doctor before my apt was scheduled. Dr. G was very kind, reasonable, insightful, smart and patiently listened to my concerns regarding my nose. Judging by his work and our apt, I felt he & I shared similar expectations/vision for what constituted a "good" result. He explained everything well, and even asked his staff on my behalf if any earlier surgery dates were available for me because I wasn't able to breathe. I saw other patients while I was there in the waiting room; all at various stages of recovery, and all had close to perfect noses. I also like that he has a small, humble office instead of the extravagant "showrooms" most plastic surgeons these days seem to have. For now, this has been the extent of my interaction with their office. I will continue to send updates throughout this process. Thanks! :)