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Rhinoplasty/Septoplasty W/ Dr Grigoryants. Glendale, CA
HapyCat's provider
UPDATED FROM HapyCat
9 months post
6 month Appointment w/ Dr G
I had my post op appointment with dr g back in June, at the 6 month mark. It went really well. He answered all my questions and didn't rush me at all. He noticed the bone sticking out on the left side right when I walked in and said it will be an easy fix for him to do in the office and won't require surgery. He will have to shave the bone down more and will be able to do it in the office with just twilight sedation. He said it will look a lot better but it won't be perfect because my bone went to the left before surgery. I have to wait until I'm 14 months before a revision so I'm planning on getting it done in February.
I also talked to him about the dent on the right side. He said that he could either put in a graft, which would require another surgery, or I could do a filler. He said putting in a graft will make the nose look a little wider. I really don't know if I'm up for a whole surgery, along with the recovery again and I don't want it to be wider either. I am leaning toward doing the filler but I haven't decided. Has anyone had or known someone who has had good results with filler in the nose. I think once the bone on the left is shaved down the dent won't bother me. That's what I'm hoping at least.
I'm happy to report that I reached a turning point around 7 months- I love my new nose now and it feels like a part of me. The imperfections don't bother me like they use to. Even though it's not perfect I think it's a big improvement and I'm really happy I went through with the surgery. Especially my profile from the right side. Big improvement. I posted a couple pictures of the difference. I am super nervous to have more work done but I do think the bone needs to be more narrow in the middle.
If anyone knows what the recovery is like from having a bone shaved down please let me know. That was one thing I forgot to ask dr g. I am really hoping it is a lot easier than the initial surgery.
I also talked to him about the dent on the right side. He said that he could either put in a graft, which would require another surgery, or I could do a filler. He said putting in a graft will make the nose look a little wider. I really don't know if I'm up for a whole surgery, along with the recovery again and I don't want it to be wider either. I am leaning toward doing the filler but I haven't decided. Has anyone had or known someone who has had good results with filler in the nose. I think once the bone on the left is shaved down the dent won't bother me. That's what I'm hoping at least.
I'm happy to report that I reached a turning point around 7 months- I love my new nose now and it feels like a part of me. The imperfections don't bother me like they use to. Even though it's not perfect I think it's a big improvement and I'm really happy I went through with the surgery. Especially my profile from the right side. Big improvement. I posted a couple pictures of the difference. I am super nervous to have more work done but I do think the bone needs to be more narrow in the middle.
If anyone knows what the recovery is like from having a bone shaved down please let me know. That was one thing I forgot to ask dr g. I am really hoping it is a lot easier than the initial surgery.
Replies (5)
September 7, 2016
Hi, I think your new nose looks great! Like you said...once you get the side shaved down you probably won't notice the small dent. I'm having Dr. G do my rhinoplasty (not booked yet) as well and just wondering why yours cost only $5,900? Or is it meant to be $9,500? I see a lot of his patients pay around 9,500/10,500? Did you get a special deal mentioning Realself? Thanks :)
September 7, 2016
Thank you! My insurance covered a portion of the cost because I had a deviated septum.
September 7, 2016
No nose is perfect and I wouldn't take the risk. Like he said the nose WILL look wider with grafts, you don't want that. Your nose had dents before and was thin and is nice and thin now on the bridge. So you look like you just have a better version of your old nose. Fillers are not good for tissue. If the bone is bothering you yes , but I wouldn't recommend the graft. It's weird , sometimes the things that you think are bothering you now, contribute to the beauty you see now in your face when you look at yourself in the mirror, you just don't realize it. When they're gone or smoothed out, you don't view yourself the same . If you like the way you look now, don't do anything
September 8, 2016
Aww thank you. Sometimes the imperfections make us perfect . Girl you're beautiful. I would not worry about any little thing. The nose is unpredictable . Don't take chances if not needed , I see you love your nose now. If you put a graft and hate it. Then you will have to wait to take it out . Could be a year, and then you could be left with another dent from where the graft was. It will just get u into a web of mess. All the best with whatever you do! Xo
September 8, 2016
My dear friend who has had 6 nose surgeries to fix the first bad one. She had a rib graft and hated it! It made her nose very bulky. I think you look so gorgeous! Good luck with the rest of your journey:)
September 7, 2016
It looks great as is, but I would just get the bone shaved down. How much will it cost for that? I think that will fix the problem and you will be happy.
September 8, 2016
I think your nose looks really good and its to die for :). Just a quick question, so did he put grafts in at all?
September 13, 2016
Thank you. :)
He put grafts in at the bottom of the bridge. I think that's why the tip is still pretty swollen at 9 months. And he had to put in the splitter graft because he said my nose would collapse since he shaved down the bump so much.
He put grafts in at the bottom of the bridge. I think that's why the tip is still pretty swollen at 9 months. And he had to put in the splitter graft because he said my nose would collapse since he shaved down the bump so much.
UPDATED FROM HapyCat
5 months post
5.5 month photos
I wanted to give an update of what I'm seeing at 5.5 months. I have seen some positive changes with both the bridge and the tip. The bridge has gotten a little more narrow and the tip has come down some. I am feeling better about it in general, most days. However the issues i mentioned are all still there, they have gotten a little better and don't bother me quite as much. I am really hoping they continue to improve over time. I see dr g in a couple weeks and have a list of questions ready for him. I'll do a post on what he says about everything. Thank you so much for the feedback!
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May 30, 2016
I think it looks GREAT and I am also really critical of things, and I still think it looks great. :-)
May 31, 2016
Having never seen your face at all, I can say you look beautiful post op:)!! It must be so hard seeing your face heal over such a long period. I'm preparing myself for the same (hopefully a rhino with Dr. G) - but its goood. I'm also very critical, but I really think changes in swelling and healing is what you're seeing. You look super cute! These last few pics are awesome! When you put the before and afters next to each other your face now looks so much more delicate and soft. I think your new nose is the one you want when you're 60 lol. You look fly, Girl! Hope you feel it soon:)!!
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