Hate my bulbous tip, hoping for drastic improvement! Glendale, CA

I have to do mine alone. I haven't scheduled a surgery date yet but I do have a consultation in November. I'm traveling from the East Coast. Like you, I'm more worred about the logistics than I am the actual surgery.

My Nose does the same thing when I smile too.Did you have a face to face consultation with Dr. grigoryants? If so did he tell you exactly what he would do? I'm considering having Dr. Grigoryants do my rhinoplasty as well but I'm thinking of asking him if I can speak to some of his earlier patients just to see if they are happy with the final result long term . I'm still in the consolation phase of things, Did you have a consult with any other doctors ?

I traveled to Boston (12 hours away) for my surgery. My biggest mistake was trying to return home after surgery then BACK to Boston for the follow up. Way too much travel. You need to rest!! So book yourself a place and stay comfy at your hotel all week long. I chose a hotel that had a restaurant and cafe, room service, etc. It wasn't like the Plaza ir anything. Just something that I could at least get food and drink without going out. I didn't bounce back as quickly as some people so my husband even got the kitchen to make me some vegetable broth to drink when I couldn't eat.
It was pretty hard on me. I hope you don't have to go alone especially the first few days. After that I was pretty capable of taking care of everything myself. But the first four were pretty bad. However, with that said, I had a lot of work done and the bones were broken and pushed back to reduce the overall projection. I also had an alarm base reduction so there were two additional incisions there. Yours may be a little easier on you if you aren't having those things done.
Most of my family doesn't know I had my nose done because when I had mentioned it previously they didn't think it was bad enough to justify the surgery. My dad still hasn't noticed lol. He also didn't notice when I went from a 32AA to a 34C though haha. My mom knew and wasn't exactly thrilled but she knew that it really effected how I felt about myself. My husband as on board for mostly the same reason. Ultimately do what makes YOU feel good. But It will definitely be more convenient if someone can be with you at least the first few days and will help take your mind off the uncomfortableness

Have you been calling consistently about cancellations? I've read that's the best way to get in earlier but I totally understand it'd be hard if it's only a weeks notice! Fingers crossed you get an earlier date!

I had my consultation with Dr.G in March and booked surgury that same day I asked to get put on the waiting list since my surgury is in October 10 and I never got a call from them for a cancellation I would just be patient if I were you. Good luck.

I am willing to come from Europe to the US only for a rhinoplasty with Mr Grigoryants and the logistics is the most difficult part....I fully comprehend you. Can I ask you please when the payment of the surgery is made?