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African American Rhinoplasty/Septoplasty
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So I am looking to get my nose done but I am doing...
$16,000
so I am looking to get my nose done but I am doing a lot more research as to my previous elective surgeries because this is my face and it can't go wrong. I've did online consultations with three surgeons who are experts in rhinoplasty per say.. My first choice is dr Vladimir Grigoryants in Glendale, California. I love in North Carolina so I would have to fly out stay a total of 10 days. Can someone tell me about their experience with Dr Grigoryants ? Has anyone had a good experience with rhinoplasty in North Carolina ? I searched but did not see results like Dr G. Thank you for any advice !
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December 29, 2015
I've done alot of research and as an African American female I am definitely going with Dr Grigoryants. I think he is the most skilled doctor when it comes to rhinoplasty and he re-defines the tip of patients with thick skin far better than any other doctor I've researched. I haven't started my story yet because I just received feedback from the photos I emailed. I contacted his office today and they are scheduling for July appointments but had a cancellation for January 5th which I would prefer because its better to have it done in the colder months because of the constant swelling of the tip due to the heat and since I live in Ohio and not the north pole I am going to pay the $750 booking fee which is applied to your procedure and take a July appointment, get my lab work completed and prepare for a cancellation before the winter dissipates. You are the 1st person I've reached out to on this site. I wish you all the best!!!
January 1, 2016
Hi I am a black female who just had a rhinoplasty on with Dr G. I too did a lot of research prior to deciding on Dr G. Unfortunately I did not see any reviews from black patients so I just went with my gut. Based on his before and afters he is a skilled surgeon. During the day of my op I met a satisfied patient who had just got her cast removed. I am getting my cast removed on Monday so I'm excited. Let me know if you have any questions.
January 10, 2016
Oh how exciting ! Someone else that is considering doc G and someone who has results! Congratulations to you both ladies! I did my online consultation with Dr G as well, I have scheduled yet because I was still doing a little research as I where to stay in Cali the total cost of the stay etc. But I will be putting my deposit down soon and try to schedule before it gets too hot. I can't wait to see everyone's results!!! Good luck ladies!
UPDATED FROM coylee11
5 months post
Cast off tomorrow
My face blew up like a blowfish! I had surgery June 30th at HK centers in Huntsville with Dr Hunstad. I'm still very sore, bruised and swollen ... But not in pain to the point I need pain meds. This is my 4th surgery at HK and I've been satisfied with every one so far, I'm just anxious to see my nose. There were no before and after pictures for ethnic rhinoplasty but Dr Hunstad was rated top surgeon in America. The price seems a little steep but... I got an open rhinoplasty, he broke my nose, shaved the sides and added a piece of my own cartilage from my nose to make it come to a point. Also he cut my turbinates to improve my breathing which is the main reason I got my nose done. He did lipo to my lower back at the "V" to graft to my cheek because one of my cheek bones were higher then the other. Lastly he created dimples in my cheeks =)
So it was a total of 4 procedures.
So it was a total of 4 procedures.
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UPDATED FROM coylee11
5 months post
7 days post op
I am still swollen but not as much as before, it's mostly my left cheek swollen where fat was grafted, that side of my face is tight and I'm hoping once that goes down some my nose won't look crooked... My tip and nose is swollen so it looks piggish and the surgeon said that was normal and my nose won't be so turned up after swelling subsides. On the other hand my breathing is on 1000%! Liposuction really hurts, my back is swollen and very sore. My neck pillow fell off my shoulders and hit my back ???? it was excruciating pain but still kind of numb. Ouch!
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July 7, 2016
Your front profile alreadly looks really cute, but you'll probably still see major changes in the first few months!!
July 8, 2016
Thank you, I really hope this top drops more though or I'm going to have to start thinking about revision and I only wanted to do this once.
August 16, 2020
Are you happy with results after all would you recommend this Dr. for buttock implant ?
Thanks so much for starting your story on RealSelf! There are lots of reviews for Dr. Grigoryants here on the site.Here's a list of doctors in the Raleigh-Durham area who perform rhinoplasty. You want to look for a board certified plastic surgeon who has done many, many rhinoplasties and can show you lots of before and after photos. Please use this space to keep us updated on your journey!