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A little background info on me: I am of Middle Eastern descent, and have been blessed with a "typical" Persian nose. My feelings towards my nose are mixed. In my early teenage years, I used to despise it with a burning passion and couldn’t stand my appearance. Presently, I have reached the point where I feel mostly neutral about my nose and am comfortable enough with it that I don't loathe myself every single time I look into the mirror. To put it simply, I have learned how to live with my nose. Plastic surgery never really seemed like a realistic option for me. I mean, we live in a society where there is so much negative stigma around plastic surgery and my knowledge on the topic was very limited and biased. Rhinoplasty always seemed like some far fetched dream that I would never go through with. In fact, my worst nightmare was getting rhinoplasty and ending up like the celebrities we see too often on the cover of trashy magazines with the title "Plastic Surgery Gone Wrong!!!!!".
However, this all changed when I discovered Real Self. I spent (and still do!) an extensive amount of time simply reading people's experiences with rhinoplasty and researching the plastic surgery world more in depth. After reading so many positive, life-changing stories, something suddenly clicked inside of me. Plastic surgery didn't seem so scary anymore. I realized I didn't want to live a life where I felt lousy and insecure about my appearance. The position of your nose is critical. Since it's in the middle of your face, it puts it right front and centre for every communication situation. I’m tired of constantly tilting my head in order to disguise my big nose in photographs, tired of using filters, covering up my face with a crap ton of makeup and hiding under my big hair. Mentally, I was finally ready for a change. I was ready to invest in my own personal happiness.
After months of searching for a plastic surgeon that specialized in rhinoplasty, I came across Dr. Grigoryants. I was incredibly impressed by his vast array of beautiful before and after photos and amazing reviews from his patients. It was also very reassuring to me that he had already worked with noses similar/identical to mine! I feel as though I can trust him to work wonders on my nose (which crazy since I have never even met him and I will be flying down from Canada for the surgery but my heart is all for it so I know it will all be worth it!).
My surgery date is now set for August 14th... a little too far away for my liking but it gives me a good excuse to practice my patience and save up (which is hard when you're in university full time!). Anyone have any tips on saving money when you’re a reckless spender?
Also promise to post pictures soon!
Cheers! x
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Before photos
As promised, here are some photos of my nose at its best! (cringe) My biggest issue with my nose is the hanging tip. It is especially evident when I laugh or smile. It truly resembles Squidward’s nose in my opinion. My wish is for a more "feminine" nose that will balance the rest of my facial features.
Via email, Dr. G said he will reduce the hump, narrow the bones, and refine / raise the tip!
And the waiting game continues...
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Actual before photos...
Provider Review
I had been on the lookout for a good plastic surgeon who specialized in rhinoplasty for years. I was never overly impressed with anyone, until I stumbled upon Dr. Grigoryants on Realself last year. I was immediately sold after reading through his reviews and looking through his before and after photos. After a quick email consultation, I decided to book my surgery with him. I knew that with his experience and knowledge, I would be in good hands. When I first met him at my pre-op appointment the day before my surgery, Dr. G made my family and I feel so comfortable the minute he walked in. He is always very calm, cool and collected- which is everything you want to see in a surgeon. He was also very honest and straightforward about what is achievable, all the while remaining extremely genuine as he answered all of my mine, and my mother’s questions. Furthermore, I was very impressed with his office staff (who were always kind, professional, helpful and might I add GORGEOUS!), as well as all of the staff at the Verdugo Hills Hospital, who were all so friendly and caring. His staff, as well as Dr. G himself, were always quick to respond to all of my questions, whether by phone or by e-mail, which was also great. The whole experience was wonderful and I am over the moon with my results. Now that I have the nose of my dreams, I feel so confident, comfortable and beautiful in my own skin. I would highly recommend Dr.G to anyone considering rhinoplasty as he really is the best at what he does.