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Rhino with Dr. Grigoryants - Los Angeles, CA
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I am very nervous...my procedure is in 2 days. I...
WORTH IT$7,500
I am very nervous...my procedure is in 2 days. I always hated my nose my whole life and I finally decided I wanted to look the best I can from here on out and I decided to start the research. As you can see from my photo, I have a bulbous nose and wide nostrils. I am getting a tip refinement, and nostrils slightly narrowed. It will be a "closed rhinoplasty" procedure.
WISH ME LUCK! I picked Dr. Grigoryants and I think I made a great choice.
WISH ME LUCK! I picked Dr. Grigoryants and I think I made a great choice.
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Replies (13)
June 6, 2013
Good luck today!! You probably will have swelling in your tip for a while. It tends to swell the longest.
June 7, 2013
Hi!! I hope everything went well yesterday! Cannot wait to see photos :)
June 14, 2013
Thanks, I want to give it a couple of days before I post photos but I did mange to get some close up before pics of my eyelids - wow, what difference!
June 11, 2013
hey there, looks like you just had your procedure, I hope all went well, I have my first consult with dr G next week.
June 14, 2013
Meet with four Doctors no matter what - but after going through it - I am VERY glad I went with him. That Dude knows what he is doing and very professional.
June 12, 2013
Please up date us with after photos. I am sure you are going to look fabulous because you are so pretty now.
UPDATED FROM Sharon1551
8 days post
One Week Post Op Review and what you NEED to KNOW before you GO
Hello RS,
Well it's been one week since my Rhinoplasty and upper eyelid surgery with Dr. Grigoryants and the whole experience was great. I took the bandages off yesterday and my nose - while a little swollen and the tip sticks up a little (that happens to everyone) I think its going to turn out pretty awesome.
I am so glad I went with Dr. Grigoryants, I think he's the best and I felt in good hands.
Most important want to go over my list of what you need before you do it:
1) MOST IMPORTANT - do not have anyone waiting for you at the hospital, I know that sounds crazy but if someone is there, the hospital, not your nice Doctor, but the nurses that run the place, will toss you out an hour after post op - they want to clear the room. Now me being 45 years old, wasn't ready to go anywhere in one hour - if you're 25, that might be different. I took a cab there at 6:00am and told my roommate not to show up until 1:30/2:00pm.
I told the nurse she claimed "oh you will be done at 10:30 and we need to clear the room". I just gave her a blank stare and thought "Honey, that's not my problem, this is a hospital with plenty of beds, so you figure that out!" They started called my roommate at 11:00am and I texted for him to just not answer the phone. And BOY was I correct in waiting... with nose and eyelids done, I needed the 4 hours of nurse's care. I paid $8,500 in total so I was not in a rush to anywhere and of course, there was plenty of room, no problem. Oh if you move too fast, you end up throwing up - I didn't throw up because I waited for 4 hours until the stuff was out of my system.
Here's my list:
2) Coconut water - it has electrolytes and it was refreshing.
3) Biotene Mouthwash and Mouth Spray you can get it at any drugstore and it really helps with breathing through your mouth for several nights.
4) Chapstick
5) If you are over 40 years old, get a lot of Vicodin. I went through 35 pills in one week (the prescription says every four hours and the first 3 days I was in massive pain after 3 hours. Younger women do not have this problem and recover well, at 45, I know I needed it.
6) Frozen peas. It ended up on my forehead, but it helped reduce swelling.
7) Chocolate laxative (15mg) Trust me on this. (the pills cause me problems, the chocolate pieces work better for me)
8) Straws
9) Don't plan on talking a lot or being on the phone, talking to much hurt my stitches next to my nose.
10) Again, if you're over 40 - plan on staying home for one week, rest and barely leave the house. I went to work on the 8th day and I miserable. Also note, I had eyelids done too, so that was 2x the pain etc.
Gotta run - I'll post before and after photos in a few days.
Well it's been one week since my Rhinoplasty and upper eyelid surgery with Dr. Grigoryants and the whole experience was great. I took the bandages off yesterday and my nose - while a little swollen and the tip sticks up a little (that happens to everyone) I think its going to turn out pretty awesome.
I am so glad I went with Dr. Grigoryants, I think he's the best and I felt in good hands.
Most important want to go over my list of what you need before you do it:
1) MOST IMPORTANT - do not have anyone waiting for you at the hospital, I know that sounds crazy but if someone is there, the hospital, not your nice Doctor, but the nurses that run the place, will toss you out an hour after post op - they want to clear the room. Now me being 45 years old, wasn't ready to go anywhere in one hour - if you're 25, that might be different. I took a cab there at 6:00am and told my roommate not to show up until 1:30/2:00pm.
I told the nurse she claimed "oh you will be done at 10:30 and we need to clear the room". I just gave her a blank stare and thought "Honey, that's not my problem, this is a hospital with plenty of beds, so you figure that out!" They started called my roommate at 11:00am and I texted for him to just not answer the phone. And BOY was I correct in waiting... with nose and eyelids done, I needed the 4 hours of nurse's care. I paid $8,500 in total so I was not in a rush to anywhere and of course, there was plenty of room, no problem. Oh if you move too fast, you end up throwing up - I didn't throw up because I waited for 4 hours until the stuff was out of my system.
Here's my list:
2) Coconut water - it has electrolytes and it was refreshing.
3) Biotene Mouthwash and Mouth Spray you can get it at any drugstore and it really helps with breathing through your mouth for several nights.
4) Chapstick
5) If you are over 40 years old, get a lot of Vicodin. I went through 35 pills in one week (the prescription says every four hours and the first 3 days I was in massive pain after 3 hours. Younger women do not have this problem and recover well, at 45, I know I needed it.
6) Frozen peas. It ended up on my forehead, but it helped reduce swelling.
7) Chocolate laxative (15mg) Trust me on this. (the pills cause me problems, the chocolate pieces work better for me)
8) Straws
9) Don't plan on talking a lot or being on the phone, talking to much hurt my stitches next to my nose.
10) Again, if you're over 40 - plan on staying home for one week, rest and barely leave the house. I went to work on the 8th day and I miserable. Also note, I had eyelids done too, so that was 2x the pain etc.
Gotta run - I'll post before and after photos in a few days.
Replies (22)
June 14, 2013
I really cant wait to see how your nose is going to turn out...i hate my front look too :P best of luck [RS bleep]
June 14, 2013
Hopefully you've lurked the website longer than two days and were able to find helpful information! Good luck!! Have you made any morphs of what you would like your nose to look like? :) I think Dr. G can very confidently do the changes you want! I'm doing pretty those things to mine with him, too. I'd get some face wipes, yogurt/pudding type foods, and don't eat a lot of foods high in sodium! Your swelling will last longer if you do.
June 14, 2013
Looks like you've already gone through with it, haha! Wow, very nice to read about your post-op experience in the hospital b/c now I'm scared they're going to kick me out immediately, too, and I'll be alone. I'd love to see progress pictures of you!! :)
June 15, 2013
You're going to him too? GREAT CHOICE. 1) computer images look weird so after I did one (with another doctor) I never did them again. 2) Yes on the face wipes! 3) you have to someone pick you up - just have them show up when you want. I needed the four hours of nursing care and I think they were crazy to try and kick me out at 11am (I left at 2:30pm!)
June 18, 2013
HI there, How are you doing? We'd love to see post-op photos!
June 18, 2013
Hello, yes I am 13 days post-op (man how time flies) and I will post photos on Thursday, marking the 2 weeks since surgery. As of last night it started looking very different as the swelling in the bridge area has decreased. Because I am 45, I think I've had a slower recovery than the girls on here in their 20's.
I also had my eyelids done and they look AMAZING. Dr. G was so smart in recommending that to me.
June 18, 2013
Wow it did fly by! Glad to hear the swelling is decreasing and that your eyelids look good!! So happy for you and looking forward to Thursday :) I'm on a count down now for myself..20 days!!!
June 18, 2013
Hi Sharon hope you are recovering well. We are all anxious to see some shots of how great you look. Please post soon.
June 22, 2013
hope 2 c ur post photos
UPDATED FROM Sharon1551
21 days post
Before and After photos - Dr. Grigoryants rhino & eyelid done 6/6/2013
Hello RS Community,
It's been 3 weeks since my rhino and eyelid surgery with Dr. Grigoryants and I am very happy! I had my nostrils narrowed, tip refined and upper eye lids done. Now it looks like my nose fits my face now, I love it.
BTW, I tried to walk last night and ended up with a sore nose last night and today. If you're over 40, take super easy. I will post more photos in two weeks because my nose is still swollen.
Thanks,
Sharon
It's been 3 weeks since my rhino and eyelid surgery with Dr. Grigoryants and I am very happy! I had my nostrils narrowed, tip refined and upper eye lids done. Now it looks like my nose fits my face now, I love it.
BTW, I tried to walk last night and ended up with a sore nose last night and today. If you're over 40, take super easy. I will post more photos in two weeks because my nose is still swollen.
Thanks,
Sharon
Replies (23)
June 28, 2013
Wow. It looks amazinggg!!! You look beautiful. Are you happy?!
June 28, 2013
I very happy - and can you believe the eyes? it was totally worth the $8,500 (nose $7,500 eyes $1000) cost and I only wish I did it years ago!
June 28, 2013
Oh my gosh. He did such amazing work on you! I hope you're ecstatic because I would be over the moon! I hope he does my nostrils like he did yours. :) Also, you're still resting at 3 weeks?
June 28, 2013
I am 45 so my recovery has been slower than if I was in my 20's for sure. Also, exercising is OUT of the question for a few more weeks too. I tried to exercise and my nose ended up hurting for the last two days because of it. But, all is well
June 28, 2013
OH.MY.GOD!!!! Lol you look absolutely stunning!! Unbelievable.You must be thrilled you look so gorgeous...trust me im not someone to give false compliments. Your nose is perfect. It fits your face and looks so natural. Nice choice getting the eyes done at the same time..you look so much younger...i love how it opens up your eyes. That is excllent pric for both eyes and nose. Im convinced this is the dr i want my surgery from. Ive been following his reviews and after your review my heart is set on him. Im hoping by dec i can go to him. How are you feeling? Let us know what your family and friends say! Pls keep is updated. Id love to see your progress
June 28, 2013
I highly recommend him but keep in mind that it took me two months to get a consultation and over 4 months to wait for the surgery.....so if you are thinking about December, you might want to get the ball rolling. And yes, the eyes - I can't believe it!!!
June 30, 2013
Thanks!! Btw i was always just curious does upper eyelid surgery leave a scar going across the eye?
June 30, 2013
YES, it leaves a long red scar across each eye and although I can hide it with make up, I just let the scars show and put Vitamin E or Neosporin over them unless I am going out. So...you really want clear your schedule for a month when you do all of this.
June 28, 2013
Wow! You look amazing! Your new refined nose fits your face perfectly. Congrats!!:)
June 28, 2013
Thanks, so much better right? I was so sick of people telling me my nose looked "fine" it was WAAY to wide on my small face. The new, more narrow nose, looks amazing.
Good luck tomorrow! I'll be thinking of you. When you feel up to it, please let us know how you're feeling. You're going to be even more gorgeous with this refinement!
Yes, the adjustment once you see your new nose for the first time can definitely take a few days/weeks. But it is exciting!