Terrified and excited! Rhino with Dr. Grigoryants

Lots of research online. Dr. Grigoryants has many excellent reviews and seems to be cranking out nose jobs all the time. I prefer that over a doctor who does nose jobs seldomly. I'm still mentally preparing myself for this so I'll share more pre-op photos when I feel comfortable enough to to. I've wanted to do this since puberty but I never thought I would go through with it. Will keep you posted as I move along my journey.

Hey guys, I had my consultation yesterday, 3/11. Just to give you all a detailed idea of what this experience was like, the office was packed full of people there to see him. Lot's of younger women were in there. The office was not the most presentable and looked a bit tacky which was surprising to me considering how successful he seems to be. Perhaps he just doesn't see the need in advertising and marketing himself very much. Anyways, I filled out some paperwork and waited 45 minutes to see him. He had so many patients to see, it felt like a cattle call. The girls working at the front desk were very young, smart and sweet. Most of them looked like they had their noses done and they were all beautiful. When I met with Dr. Grigoryants, he was definitely socially awkward but seemed very intelligent and competent in what he does. I was there with my mom and with just one glance he was able to explain the differences between my nose and my mothers. Within a minute he explained to me that he could see that l I have a deviated septum and a twisted cartilage tip. He then offered all of his suggestions. He was open to my opinions but he seemed to have his own vision and based on the work he has done, I definitely trust his opinion. He asked me if I wanted my nose upturned or regular and of course, I went with the classic upturned look that he creates so well. He agreed and explained to me that a symmetrical face should be broken up into 1/3. The forehead 1/3, nose to the lip 1/3 and lip to chin 1/3. He said that the middle of my face is very long and that he could make some adjustments to my nose to offset this. He also said that an upturned nose on an elongated face is much more flattering. I was very impressed by what he had to say and that was all it took for me to decide that I chose the right doctor. After that, I met with the ladies at the front desk who then told me that I owed an additional $90 for my medication. I was never informed prior that they would surprise me like this. I have insurance of my own and had I known this is how they operate, I would have suggested they use my insurance to pay for the medication but since my surgery is this Monday, it's just too late for any further complications. So now, it's time for me to get some sleep because I have my surgery at 10am. Wish me luck guys. I will keep you all posted on my journey.

Felt like I was hit by a Mac truck when I first woke up. I kept asking the nurses to increase the pain killer dose. They obliged twice then they stopped lol. They said that I probably needed to eat food to help coincide with the medicine and they were 100% right. Anesthesiologist was a doll, he had excellent bedside manner and kept me calm right up to the moment I went unconscious. Dr. Grigoryants on the other hand was difficult to speak to. I felt rushed speaking with him when we recapped what he would do. He briefly explained what he was going to do in such a vague manner that it made me nervous. I encouraged him to be as descriptive as he could but he seemed to pre-occupied and distracted. This may just be part of his genius. They say that some incredibly intelligent people can be socially awkward and I think that may be the case with him. Anyways, it all felt like it went by in a flash. One second I was talking to the anethesiolgist and the next I was waking up with the nurses at my bedside. The experience overall was pleasant. The surgical unit/office was not very attractive with their outdated furniture and medical supplies strung all over the place but perhaps I'm just spoiled from what I've seen in New York City. As for the pain- I don't have any packing- just stents so the pain isn't that bad. It was just a big adjustment. I can definitely feel some airflow through my nose and my sinuses don't hurt at all. No head congestion either. Anyways, I apologize in advance to those of you with a weak stomach but I'm not one to sugar coat. I've posted some graphic pictures that might not even be very flattering for me but I hope that it benefits those of you that want to learn and understand exactly what happens when you undergo this procedure. More pictures to come as the healing continues.