Natural Looking Open Rhinoplasty Results

I met Dr. John Griggs in 2014. His office environment is relaxed and simple. The staff are extremely helpful. I never felt rushed by Dr. Griggs or his staff. When I had my rhinoplasty he came to visit before and after in hospital room. He also called at home to check up or return any messages. I'm very satisfied with my results. Although not perfect but natural looking. The best part is I still look like me. I've seen rhinoplasty results where the person looked completely different. That wasn't my goal. My droopy tip was lifted slightly. My nostrils taken in a bit. My hump removed. Also my deviated septum fix. My look and breathing is a huge improvement. I did get restylane filler months later on my nose bridge. I had a divot. In a year I will probably get artefill. My results will last longer. This is why I say not perfect. There was some touch ups after my rhinoplasty but nothing complicated or impossible. Overall I am happy. Anyone thinking of rhinoplasty or has had it understand this is for an improvement and you may need a touch up of some sort. Well good luck to everyone going through rhinoplasty. Remember to have an open mind and good communication with your surgeon.

First primary rhinoplasty was on October 14, 2014. On July 15, 2015 I had a minor touch up /revision. I had a small bump on my nose bridge after my primary procedure. My touch up trimmed my alar base due to nostril flare and rasped small bump. After both procedures I can feel a small bump on nose bridge and some visible scars. I had a filler put into my nose bridge to fill in divot. 1 year and 6 months after surgery I'm content with my results. I still look like me. Natural looking and a cute nose. I can still feel a bump on nose bridge but not visible. Scars on alar base and columella are lightly visible up close. I practically have to put my face an inch or so in front of mirror to see the scars lol. I'd rather have these imperfections than other complications I have read. This definitely is a nice improvement. I really like the way my whole face is balanced. Of course I can continue looking for improvement but sometimes chasing perfection can lead to disaster.

Thank you Dr. John Griggs for all your help. I recommend anyone to have rhinoplasty by you. You are very kind, understanding and talented.

The original price of my primary rhinoplasty was 4,700.
After revision total was 6,700.
Filler $750

I contemplated on getting closed or open rhinoplasty for so long. The two surgeons I met with suggested open which I ended having. Although I have some imperfections and some complaints of the outcome of my nose. Overall I'm content. I have seen hundreds of reviews of closed and open rhinoplasty and there's unhappy people regardless of which technique was used. I feel like it's almost like the luck of the draw when it comes to cosmetic surgery. One surgeon can have 90 happy patients out of 100. You might be in either category. Just understand this is the chance we take with surgery.

Anyways my point is let the doctor/surgeon decide whether to use closed or open technique on you. He/ She is performing the surgery. They have the education, skills and technique to use with each individual patient. Also understand it may not be perfect for you.

I hope those who are struggling with their rhinoplasty results and those who plan to have rhinoplasty take some of the things I mentioned in consideration. All our experiences are different.

I hope the very best for all of us. This definitely is a life changing experience.