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Rhinoplasty in Houston or LA - Houston, TX
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Hi everyone! I've wanted a rhinoplasty for the...
RitourNellyNovember 10, 2013
$8,500
Hi everyone! I've wanted a rhinoplasty for the past couple of years. I only want a couple of minor changes to my nose: I have a slight hump that's more obvious from one side than another that I want gone and I want a liiittle more definition at the tip. I don't have breathing problems/a deviated septum/enlarged turbinates, etc.
I live in Houston, TX. There are plenty of surgeons here to choose from, but the list gets a lot smaller if you're only considering otolaryngologists/plastic surgeons. Right now, I've got consultations scheduled with 4 doctors here. I'm also going to be seeing Dr. Grigoryants in LA. He does full-body work, but I can't find a bad review on the man and his B&As are lovely.
Consultations (in chronological order):
Dr. Michel Siegel
Dr. Etai Funk
Dr. Fred Bressler
Dr. Anthony Brissett
Dr. Vladimir Grigoryants
I'm going to save specific comments on each of the doctors I've seen for after the surgery, but if you have any questions about my impressions of any of them, just PM me. We Houstonians have to stick together!
Am I ridiculous for wanting to see Dr. Grigoryants? Since my rhinoplasty will be very simple (or at least it seems that way to me), it seems like any good surgeon could handle my case. (I'd hate to be the guy that goes to a really nice steakhouse when all they want is a hamburger). On the other hand, why not go to the best? Anyway, let me know what you think!
I live in Houston, TX. There are plenty of surgeons here to choose from, but the list gets a lot smaller if you're only considering otolaryngologists/plastic surgeons. Right now, I've got consultations scheduled with 4 doctors here. I'm also going to be seeing Dr. Grigoryants in LA. He does full-body work, but I can't find a bad review on the man and his B&As are lovely.
Consultations (in chronological order):
Dr. Michel Siegel
Dr. Etai Funk
Dr. Fred Bressler
Dr. Anthony Brissett
Dr. Vladimir Grigoryants
I'm going to save specific comments on each of the doctors I've seen for after the surgery, but if you have any questions about my impressions of any of them, just PM me. We Houstonians have to stick together!
Am I ridiculous for wanting to see Dr. Grigoryants? Since my rhinoplasty will be very simple (or at least it seems that way to me), it seems like any good surgeon could handle my case. (I'd hate to be the guy that goes to a really nice steakhouse when all they want is a hamburger). On the other hand, why not go to the best? Anyway, let me know what you think!
UPDATED FROM RitourNelly
Getting closer...
RitourNellyNovember 17, 2013
I've got my consultation with Dr.`
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UPDATED FROM RitourNelly
Getting closer...
RitourNellyNovember 17, 2013
Sorry, my cat decided to submit my update before I was done writing.
Anyway, not much new has happened in the last week. I've got my consultation with Dr. Funk this week, and I saw Dr. Siegel a second time this past Friday. I definitely feel like I've got a better idea of exactly what I want done and when I'll be able to do it. Definitely within the next 3 months.
My trip to LA to see Dr. Grigoryants is just before Christmas. My mom is going with me and there will definitely be some mother/daughter mani/pedis in order.
Anyway, not much new has happened in the last week. I've got my consultation with Dr. Funk this week, and I saw Dr. Siegel a second time this past Friday. I definitely feel like I've got a better idea of exactly what I want done and when I'll be able to do it. Definitely within the next 3 months.
My trip to LA to see Dr. Grigoryants is just before Christmas. My mom is going with me and there will definitely be some mother/daughter mani/pedis in order.
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November 17, 2013
Hey! I just want to say, you're such a gorgeous girl! this procedure will give you that extra boost of confidence which will make people take notice even more then they already do. Confidence is the key to beauty, no matter what you look like - a confident woman is a beautiful woman. And you're right, your procedure seems very simple, so i'm confident you'll be thrilled with your new nose. Good luck! =)
November 17, 2013
You look like Leighton Meester! You're beautiful now and will be even more so after surgery. I agree that you have to find a surgeon that'll respect your nose. It's already pretty, it'd be a shame to change it too much. Have you looked into Dr. C. Spencer Cochrane in Dallas? He's supposed to be really good. I like that he gives really natural results and stays true to the original look.
November 17, 2013
Thanks! I get told that I look like Leighton Meester all the time, lol.
I haven't specifically looked into Cochran but I've definitely heard the name on this site. I'll check him out. Thanks for the tip!
Hope your recovery is going well.
November 17, 2013
Thanks! I'm on day 5. Two more days and I'll see what my new nose looks like. I'm way more scared than I expected I'd be!
November 17, 2013
Welcome to RealSelf's rhinoplasty community! Here's a list of questions to ask your prospective surgeons. Please keep us posted on how it all goes!
November 17, 2013
Well...if I were you I would not do it....I did it for the same reason as you...and you know what...nobody tells you about the change of the front view..and when you smile...I do regret so much having done it...I was pretty before and thought I will even be prettier...well now I am just crying over my old self....
I would recommend to go under surgery only if your nose is really out of proportion and ugly otherwise for a minor change : NO !!! Believe me it destroid my life, i sometimes dont get up so I dont see my new nose....evenso the nose itself look good...
November 17, 2013
Hi Clara. I'm sorry that you aren't happy with your results. I've been sure to ask each of the doctor's I've seen how the changes to the profile I want will affect how my nose looks from the front. And, the imaging that the docs have done includes both side and front views. I realize that I really have more room for un-improvement than improvement, but I think that if I find the right doctor the risks that I will be unhappy with the results are low.
Are you considering revision?
April 16, 2014
Are you still going to have surgery with Dr. G in May?! If so...I'm excited for you!! I'll be right behind you and look forward to hearing more about your experience and seeing the results if you decide to post them! :] Good luck!
April 16, 2014
Yep! It's the 14th. Got my flights, hotel, and everything else organized, and will be done paying my remaining balance this week! I haven't decided yet whether I'll post pictures here or not yet. I had some up when I first made my profile, but I'm sort of a private person and it freaked me out a little to have them up here.
I'll definitely share my pics with Dr. G patients, though. I think there's like three or four of us all in a row in the next couple of months, lol. There should be a separate realself just for us Grigoryants girls.
April 18, 2014
:] oh man, the only things i don't look forward to; getting blood work and paying for it! haha yay, i'm so excited to follow all of Dr. G's patients! How long are you making your trip?
April 18, 2014
Haha yeah, got my blood work done yesterday. Fingers crossed that I'm not anemic or anything. I'll be in LA for 9 days - I booked a cute little guest house in Glendale with a full kitchen. Gah, I can't wait.
July 9, 2014
Hey!
I'm scheduled for surgery in November! I don't want to book a hotel- really can't imagine being cramped up in a small room for a week! Could you please tell me the name of this guest house you're staying in? Thaaaanks :)
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