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Should I Get a Rhinoplasty - Los Angeles, CA

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Heyyy there. I have a primary rhinoplasty booked...

cmdoozzy
$10,500
Heyyy there. I have a primary rhinoplasty booked with Dr Grigoryants on 14 July. I'm so terrified. I swing from wanting it, to being unsure. I hate the tip of my nose, but I'm scared I'll look really different. Any advice, recommendations would be great. I have researched many doctors around the work and thing Dr Grigoryants is one of the best. Thanks X

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Vladimir Grigoryants, MD

Vladimir Grigoryants, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Replies (28)

June 2, 2016
I think you should as your nose isn't bad but it's a bit droopy. Good luck [RS bleep]
June 2, 2016
Yeah i know what you mean. Its just scary, in case it turns out worse hey.
June 2, 2016
If I were you I'd go for it, I know what you mean about nerves as I put my surgery off once because I was scared but after investing in a good surgeon after doing my research, like you have, it was the best decision I took. It depends on whether you trust the capabilities of your surgeon and your surgery seems quite minor in terms of the changes.
June 2, 2016
Awww thanks so much! do you have any pics? Are you from USA? im Australian, but im heading to LA on a holiday with my sister, so i thought, why not get it done while im there. I have wanted it since 2011...
June 2, 2016
I'm from UK but did my surgery in Istanbul with nazim cerkes, because he did the revision nose of a Saudi princess. But on second thoughts I actually looked at your pics again and think you look pretty with a nose that suits you. You look like portia de Rossi in the Ally mc beal days and think your nose suits your face. I hate upturned noses and scooped profiles and I read someone from the comments say he will make your nose upturned, which will be a shame.
June 3, 2016
Yeah this is why I have doubts. My brother and sister are supportive, coz im insecure about my nose (they have PERFECT noses.. different dads haha). But they are also like, do what makes you happy. I just dont wanna end up with something that just looks wrong on my features.. You know what i mean hey.
June 2, 2016
I wouldn't touch your nose. dr G will give you an upturn nose and your nose is very attractive as it is.
June 2, 2016
Awww thanks for that! I like his, but I cant see any that look like mine before and after.
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June 2, 2016
Only you can decide if you need this surgery, very important that you do it for yourself and not to please someone else. In my opinion, your nose is cute as a button, love the shape, the tip, the little tiny nostril show which I find very feminine. You remind me of Melora Harding with your high cheekbones and beautiful bone structure and your nose is actually even nicer than hers! It's totally up to you and you alone, and no matter what you decide just know you are a beauty no matter what, please :)
June 2, 2016
You are too nice!! thank you :) Its so hard to decide hey. Its something I have wanted for so long, but its very scary, considering you never actually know how its going to turn out..
June 3, 2016
Yeah this is why I have doubts. My brother and sister are supportive, coz im insecure about my nose (they have PERFECT noses.. different dads haha). But they are also like, do what makes you happy. I just dont wanna end up with something that just looks wrong on my features.. You know what i mean hey.
June 3, 2016
I think your nose is nice now but if you do decide to go with Dr. G, and have him do something subtle, than you will have literally a perfect nose! And no, he will not make it upturned if you tell him not to! he did mine April 18th and yes, for the first week it looked upturned but now it's not and it is just right! He definitely is skilled and very talented!
June 3, 2016
Hey there, thanks so much! Do you have any pics, I would love to see it :)
Yeah I think he is the best. I have searched around the world and decided on USA because my sister and I are travelling there on a holiday.. Ohhh god im nervous.. yeah, honestly I just want something very subtle and natural. Not upturned.
June 3, 2016
I can send you some pics! What I suggest is getting an app on your phone and do some morphs to see how you really want it to look! As long as you tell him what you want and don't want than believe me he is the perfect surgeon. He also does them closed so you won't have a scar! :)
UPDATED FROM cmdoozzy
1 month pre

Potential before and afters

cmdoozzy
So I thought I'de see what it could look like after... any thoughts.
I'm after a very minimal change, reduces columella and very slight slope... Still unsure. I'm 1 month out.

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June 9, 2016
Your natural nose looks so much nicer and more elegant than what you are trying to achieve. You are crazy takng the risk!
June 9, 2016

Ohh thank you. Yeah I'm seriously considering cancelling but my sister is pretty encouraging. I havnt told any of my mates Coz I know they'll be against it.

June 9, 2016
My friend encouraged me and i wish if i didnot respond at all.
June 9, 2016
Do you regret getting yours?
June 9, 2016
Where did u do this imaging?
June 9, 2016
On the Dr Nassif app.
June 9, 2016
Yes! It ruined my life! You have such a lovely nose. Surgery gives you scar tissue, horrible skin, it is never perfect ie you often end up with more things you dislike. Don't let anyone touch your bridge. Dr G will leave you with a scooped out bridge.
June 9, 2016
who did your nose? was it Dr. G?
June 10, 2016
I'm pretty sure it wasn't Doctor G!
June 10, 2016
Dr G. Did not do my surgery. My comments are general about any rhinoplasty no matter who the surgeon is. This woman is gorgeous and elegant as she is. I don't think a sloped Dr G like nose would suit her. To each their own though.
June 10, 2016
He's not going to give her a sloped nose unless that's what she asks him for! So why do you just assume that he will? He actually did do my surgery not even 2 month ago and my nose is not upturned! I did ask for a slight slope but that's what I wanted and I'm very happy with the results!
June 10, 2016
Chill out.
June 9, 2016
Don't let negative comments cancel your surgery. Every people is different and the way they heal could be different, it depends how you take care of your health and nose after surgery. Communication is the key have in mind what you want done on your nose. We often are afraid and think what we don't want than what we really want. I'm one week after my surgery with Dr. G and what I can see is that I don't have the ugly bump on my nose
June 9, 2016
Ohh good on ya! That's awesome. How's it going so far? Swelling, pain?
June 10, 2016
Thanks! Everything is going good so far, I prepared myself weeks before surgery, taking so many natural supplements like liquid magnesium chloride, vitamin C, bromelain, arnica pellets etc. I had two procedures BA and Rhinoplasty, I was in so much pain due the big size of the BA, and I just felt discomfort and stuff nose for the Rhinoplasty no pain at all since I was on top of my prescribed medicine
June 13, 2016
I think your nose looks small and not that bad, if I was you I wouldn't touch it. Unless it bothers you a lot every day, I would really think hard about whether you want to do it-you could end up with another part you don't like.
UPDATED FROM cmdoozzy
12 days pre

Surgery booked for 14 Jul ????

cmdoozzy
So, I've decided to go with it. Dr G has assured me that a subtle change is possible as I don't want a drastic change. I've done soooo much research and I'm happy to finally change this part of myself that has caused me a lot of insecurity over the years. I'll def keep this updated if anyone is interested in seeing my results and recovery. Nervous but excited.

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July 2, 2016
I'm so happy that you decide to go with it! I know it's a hard decision and you will be glad that you did it. Dr. G will give you a good natural result. I wanted a drastic change with a small nose, nice slope and a lifted tip, but I didn't express it to Dr. G. The day of my pre operative. The day of my surgery when he was reviewing what he was going to do I asked for a slope and he replied " a slight slope" lol then I asked for a tip that does not droop later, (In fact I was very nervous that I meant a lifted tip) and he replied "don't worry it won't droop" I think that even we have an idea of what we want he has a good eye to deliver a good result, a nose that will fit our face, So I had a subtle change, a straight profile with a tiny slope, and a little bit lifted tip lol but I still love my result.
July 2, 2016
Ha ha yeah I think I'll need to trust.. Hard to do though hey ha ha. Awesome that yours worked out so well!! I'm excited. I think a slight change looks more natural anyway. I'm worried people will be able to tell. But I guess I'll cross that bridge when/if it happens.
July 4, 2016
I know right? It's hard to trust because you haven't been there yet, but you chose the right surgeon and you chose him based on his experience, if you are looking for a natural result I know for sure that you will achieve it. If you're worry about people able to tell, it's better to think that people will tell you that you have a lovely nose that suits your face and makes you look confident ;)
July 19, 2016
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