Revision Rhino in Glendale, CA

Followed up with Dr G. Last October. He said he could do some in office things to help my nose look more symmetrical but refused to take me back for surgery. On the collapsed valve where the 2 sides of the same nostril almost touch and make breathing more difficult, he offered to cut some cartilage out in the office when he filed down the bump and filled in the divot. I asked if he could do anything while I was already there. Emphasizing that I am from Illinois and have spent enough money to travel there. He said they only did office procedures on Fridays. So why in the world didn’t I get a scheduled on a Friday to begin with? He knew I had concerned and wanted some things fixed. The thoughtful thing to do would have been to schedule my follow up on a Friday wit time allotted to at least do the filler. Anyway I don’t think I am going back because as I also shared my concerned about how big my nose still appears in pictures, he gave me a big long talk about how selfies make your nose look big but it’s really not hat big but the camera trick you. Well I have seen plenty of selfies where people do not have large noses lol especially after 2 rhinoplasties. It looks better in the mornings with a little swelling. When the swelling subsides, the divots and bump are much more noticeable. Anyway it’s not at all what I expected given his fabulous photos but it’s what I have right now.

I will be making my plans soon to see Dr. G for my check up. Nothing no has changed since my last update. I think I have a collapsed valve on the right and my breathing is obstructed a bit. The indent is still noticeable. I have a bump on the right side that makes it look slightly crooked. I would like it fixed but will see how he handles it and if he is willing to take care of it. I am still swelling at night but it honestly looks better that way because then you can’t see the imperfections! I am not happy about doing this yet again but I’m not leaving it either!

Hey all I am still healing I feel like but I will tell you what is up so far. The inside of my right nostril is way smaller than my left. It's only slightly noticeable from the front. The left side of my nose is the best side looks and function. The right side has a bump on the side of the bridge which can make it look crooked in certain light. I have a divot in the tip that is pretty noticeable in pictures and to me but my daughter says she doesn't notice it a lot. It's way better than it was but its not as small and cute as I hoped for. My main concern is the function of the left nostril. I feel like maybe I still have a valve issue there. I'm still swelliing too so we will see what the next 5 months reveal.