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Rhino with Dr G! - Glendale, CA
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Hey everyone:) My surgery is scheduled for...
macaroonloveJune 12, 2013
$9,000
Hey everyone:) My surgery is scheduled for September 11 with Dr.G. I know it seems like forever away but I'm already feeling some nerves as Im travelling from Australia. Seems a little crazy coz we do have some pretty good surgeons here but after I came across Dr G's website nothing could really compare and I decided to go with my gut on this one (even though my bank balance is hating me for it!:p). I've just turned 26 and been wanting this for sooo long so feel like I owe it to myself.
Like many others on here I've definitely gone down the road of feeling 'guilty' and 'vain' but reading some of the responses on here has helped me to finally embrace my decision and take the next step:) I'm super nervous as I haven't told my family yet..And I feel pretty silly about that. I guess because I've never really made a big deal about my nose I just feel like its going to be a huge shock for them. To be fair I don't hate my nose but I am veryyy conscious of my side profile and sometimes even the way it looks when I smile.
I'm not ready to put pictures up just yet but happy to share privately, especially with other patients of Dr. Grigoryants! I'd actually love some feedback and opinions:) So far I've only communicated with Dr. G over emails. Like many others I've been super impressed with his speedy replies. Bare in mind the time difference is something crazy like 17hours!!! My biggest worry (read stress factor of a million!) is that I will only get to see him the day before my surgery -on the 10th! Which is the day after I arrive in the States. I feel like he is highly capable but I also feel like I only have one chance to make him understand what I'm looking to achieve. And thats kinda scary. I've sent through my photos from every different angle and his response, whilst a little vague, was pretty much on the money in terms of how I'd like my nose changed - Basically shorter, with a more refined tip. I've also never been to the USA before and to add to it I'm coming on my own..so this is all one big crazy adventure for me! Any tips on where to stay/shop for groceries and/or other supplies etc will be hugely appreciated!:) I'm staying at the Marriot in Pasadena for my first 10 days (a slightly more expensive option but thought I'd treat myself a little post-op!) and thereafter I'm looking to stay somewhere in Glendale that's clean and comfy and not too pricey. I'm staying a total of 3 weeks just because I'm terrified of the 13hr flight back being bad for my nose! Overall though I'm super excited about it all and can't wait for September to get here! Lol did I mention I haven't put my application for leave from work in yet?! Haha..yup still lots to do but fingers crossed it all works out:) Very grateful for this forum and all you lovely ladies who've posted reviews and photos so thank you for that! Am interested to know if anyone else is crazy like me and travelling abroad or even interstate for this procedure? And if so how did/how are you preparing?
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UPDATED FROM macaroonlove
3 months pre
Pics via Private Messages
macaroonloveJune 27, 2013
Hey guys, anyone know if its possible to PM photos? I'm on my mobile atm and can't seem to be able to. I'm still not ready to go public and don't know if I ever will (lame I know:/) but am happy to share privately and would love to get some opinions from anyone willing to have a look at my 'before' pics.
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July 2, 2013
can u plz pm me ur pics, am considering having a revision wiz him.. wish u the best
July 3, 2013
Hey nour! Unfortunately I can't PM pics on here:/ but am happy to email you if you want to have a look at my 'before' pics. Just PM me your email address if you want me to send them through to you:)
October 25, 2015
Hi! I am doing a revision with Dr. G and would love for you to share your pics. I've done a lot of research on rhino's so I know a lot about them and all the doctors and whatnot. Are you happy with your results? Feel free to email me *******@aol.com
UPDATED FROM macaroonlove
2 months pre
Medical Certificates?
macaroonloveJuly 4, 2013
Hey guys! So I'm officially one step closer to a new nose! I just got the 'OK' from my supervisor for leave in September! It's still not official yet as I still need to get it signed off with my line manager at work but ao far the vibe's been good and it sounds like it'll be all be fine:) I was really nervous as I'm asking for 3 weeks off due to the fact that Im travelling from Australia for the procedure..eek. I was told however that I would need a medical certificate.. Has anyone got one from their PS in the past? I would really like to keep this discreet but I don't know how discreet it would be if the med cert is from my plastic surgeons office? Haha:p I'm wondering if I should just go to my regular GP here and see if she is happy to give me one? Any Thoughts?
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July 17, 2013
Hi there, I wanted to let you know I booked my accomidations for my surgery stay, I'm about 17 miles away in Bel Air, I found a little cottage that looks enjoyable and Iike I wouldnt mind being cooped up in for 8 days. I booked it on Airbnb.com, I've had pretty good luck with air bnb as long as you communicate well with the host/owner and make sure there are some reviews on line for you to make sure its all legit. Theres quite a few small cottage type accomindations on there in the belair and silver lake area.
August 2, 2013
Hey eva:) Thanks for keeping me posted! Sorry for the late reply, work has been so insane these past few weeks and is probably going to be that way until I leave :/ Anyway! Glad you've got your accomodation sorted! Can you believe its already August?!! I ended up going with a hotel in Pasadena for the first few days and then the Vegabond Inn in Glendale for the remainder of my stay. Are you starting to get nervous yet?
August 2, 2013
yes - its just hit me the last week or so that its getting close, when I booked it 6 weeks ago I felt like it was so far away, I have the feeling the next 40 days are going to fly by. How long are you in LA area? a whole month?
August 2, 2013
$7500 is just the rhino. Dr. G is pretty high price for his BA's but he does give some discount for doing them together and I really want to go through recovery all at once.
August 5, 2013
I've heard that the combo of those two procedures go together pretty well. There's a few YouTube vids on recovery of girls who've had both done on the same day, you should check them out:) Is anyone accompanying you when you come down for the surgery?
August 5, 2013
Thanks I have not checked out Youtube, not sure why. Yes, the plan right now is that I drive to LA (with my dogs) my mom will fly down the same day, I pick here up, go grocery shopping and check in to the cottage. She will be with me till day 3 or 4 and then my husband will fly down and stay with me till the day of one week post-op and then we drive home. I haven't booked their air, my X-step father (who we don't have anything to do with except my little brother who is his son after-all) was diagnosed with terminal cancer so I'm trying to keep plans a but fluid. Even though he (w-step) and my mom don't speak, she needs to be there for my little brother. So worse case, the husband will come down a few days in the beginning and a few at the end of my stay and I'm alone a few days in the middle. You'll be there on your own? thats a little scary but it looks like a lot of other people do it with the help of a hired nurse after. Are you getting nervous? I sure am, its become very real the last week or so.
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Wow, this will be a big trip and adventure for you! I don't know Pasadena at all, but I think one of the big grocery chains there is Safeway/Vons.
Here's a list of supplies you might need for recovery.
I found a brimmed hat to be really helpful in the sun since you're not supposed to wear sunglasses early on.
Please keep us posted as you get nearer your big day!