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Open Rhinoplasty/Septoplasty- Los Angeles, CA
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So after browsing this site for a couple months I...
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So after browsing this site for a couple months I decided to start documenting my own process. I'm in the southern California area and have been searching for a Doctor since the new year. Unfortunately, I discovered it's incredibly hard to find information and honest reviews.
Right now I have a consultation with Dr. Rawnsley next week, and am considering Dr. Hilinski and Dr. Grigoryants as well. I am open to other surgeons as well, so I'd love to hear if you have suggestions! For now, I'll update after my consultation. Wish me luck!
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I went to my consultation last week and everything...
I went to my consultation last week and everything went great. Beautiful office, happy staff, Dr. R has a great bedside manner and answered all of my questions without being hurried or rushed. We went through my digitalized images and he made the changes he thought would be best for my nose. I, unfortunately, found it really hard to give helpful feedback. It kind of just threw me for a loop seeing my face with a different nose, and as a visual artist I want to make sure it's the best possible version of what it could be. I'll be going over this more in depth with him, and then most likely schedule my surgery. Although I haven't gone to any other consultations, I don't think I'd feel comfortable with any other surgeons.
If I schedule the surgery it would most likely be in a little over a week. At this point I'm pretty nervous and constantly doubting my decision. BUT. I have a deviated septum that's visible, making my nose crooked, and it's too large for my face. I've been considering this for years, and I think it's time to go for it.
If I schedule the surgery it would most likely be in a little over a week. At this point I'm pretty nervous and constantly doubting my decision. BUT. I have a deviated septum that's visible, making my nose crooked, and it's too large for my face. I've been considering this for years, and I think it's time to go for it.
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March 8, 2012
You have a beautiful nose!! I personally don't think there is anything wrong with your nose. I totally understand doing something that will make you feel more comfortable with yourself though,,, says the 35 year old with braces :)
March 10, 2012
Darn my previous comment didn't go through. I was telling you I just had my nose done this week by Dr. Grigoryants. I will fill you in once I know I can submit comments. He was great.
March 10, 2012
Okay, comment went through. I thought he was fabulous. He's very matter of fact, and humble, but super careful, conservative and talented. The hospital staff was perfect, and so far with the tape still on, it looks very good. I go in tomorrow for my post op and will get the tape and pads off, the splints inside out. I am dying to blow my nose as is verrrry congested. I had him do the septum and turbinates too.
I think if you are in LA and want to check out a rising star you should go see him. His noses are lovely but he doesn't give you false expectations of perfection, which I liked alot. He is matter of fact, not a "cozy" guy that's going to coddle you.But both me and my husband liked him very much through the whole process. This week of healing has been rough, worse than I imagined, but today was a big turnaround day. The swelling is down and everything looks nice and straight, with a brand new tip; normal looking, not all twisted and dented as it was before.
I think if you are in LA and want to check out a rising star you should go see him. His noses are lovely but he doesn't give you false expectations of perfection, which I liked alot. He is matter of fact, not a "cozy" guy that's going to coddle you.But both me and my husband liked him very much through the whole process. This week of healing has been rough, worse than I imagined, but today was a big turnaround day. The swelling is down and everything looks nice and straight, with a brand new tip; normal looking, not all twisted and dented as it was before.
March 24, 2012
Thanks for taking the time to share the information, I hope you're recovering well!
March 29, 2012
Hi CJ I love your photos and journal because I am just a few days ahead of you. I hate that "hard" feeling in the tip, and especially above the columella (he brought it up). I had an open rhino too, and when you really have to smile, it somehow works itself out so don't worry about that. I have ZERO stitch marks, can't believe it. He had to open it to repair my weird tip, which now looks like a normal nose. I too am drippy, but I also had the septoplasty done. Inside my nose are stitches that poke and all sorts of unmentionable barnacles. I am travellilng on Sunday (that will be week four mark) and I feel good enough for a long plane ride to Paris. My swelling came down fast up to week two, but now it seems to have really slowed down, held the line. Yours looks really good. I don't think when I commented before I was in my right mind, still all doped up on Vicodin. Thanks for your story here; it makes me feel better about the healing.
March 10, 2012
You do not need a rhinoplasty. Your nose is pretty. You are beautiful We are our own worst critics. It is not worth the risks. I too did not like my nose since middle school. I did all the research on my doctor and had a septorhinoplasty. I wish I had never done it. But, I cannot go back.
UPDATED FROM CJ12
Thank you everyone for your comments. I'm actually...
Thank you everyone for your comments. I'm actually in recovery from my surgery as I type! I went in on the 13th and have been slowly recovering since. Dr. R did a great job from what I can tell, and I had minimal swelling and bleeding in the operating room. Now I'm just trying to deal with the aftermath, I researched a ton but I didn't realize how flipping uncomfortable it was going to be. So congested, constant discharge, always wanting to sneeze, swollen around the eyes, pressure in my ears whenever I swallow, and just the general feeling of wanting to rip it all off my face. Gently, of course. Ugh. Can't wait until part is over. 6 days to go until the splint comes off and I can take a proper shower.
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March 18, 2012
Can't wait to see your result :) Wish you all the best !
March 21, 2012
Happy healing to you! I hope you post your pic's soon. Dr R. was my choice for LA, however I am in Seattle and choose a Dr here scheduled for April 5th :) Were you nervous? I am excited and very nervous...I have heard patience has to be your friend for a few months while the new nose takes its shape...
March 24, 2012
Thanks lady! I was sooo nervous, up until they knocked me out with those glorious meds. I questioned everything except if I really wanted to do it. That was never a question, I had thought about it for so long there wasn't a doubt I was going to go through with it at some point. I was just doubting if the decisions I made where the right ones, something you never unfortunately know at the time of making them. Good luck with everything! It takes up to over a year to see the final results, but it's worth it when want it badly enough. Plus, I think mine already looks better the way it is now from the crooked mess it was before. If it's a slow process that's fine with me. Keep us updated!
Will be looking forward to hearing how your consultation goes - thanks for starting your review so early! How exciting that we get to go through this process with you. :)