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So my nose got hit by a ball yesterday while playing volleyball lol. I am about 2 months post-rhinoplasty. Amazingly, everything looks the same. Implant is still at its place, so is the ear cartilage. It did hurt and I was really worried, but damn, my new nose is is still intact.

 

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When is the earliest I can go for revision? I am almost 7 weeks post-primary and I am already thinking of getting a revision.

All I wanted was to correct my short nose by making the nasolabial angle closer to 90 degrees, and fixing my bulbous tip. I was happy with my bridge and my alars.Half of the doctors I consulted said that my bridge was high enough and also half said no need for alar reduction. But in the end, I went with a doctor that suggested both. So now I have a 3.5mm silicone implant and it makes my bridge too high. It looks unnatural for my face. And looking at some mirrors, the sides of my nose look pinched. I'm not sure if that is because my tip is still swollen, so the sides look pinched. I hope so.

Anyway, my revision doc should hopefully have some sort of computer simulation to avoid any miscommunication. And I doubt it will be in Korea. From my experience, consultations in Korea seem rushed. 10- 20 minutes of consultation is not enough.

 

My nostrils were uneven when they removed the cast. I am almost 4 weeks post-rhinoplasty and they are more or less even now. My tip is still slightly bulbous even though my doc said he removed a lot of soft tissue, so I'm guessing it's due to swelling.

 

Don't bother hiring a translator unless you want the cost of your procedures to be increased by at least 30%. Save your money and use the in-house translators that the clinics already have.

 

Hi guys, this might sound like a stupid question:
How soon after rhinoplasty can you start making out with someone? I'm not referring to a simple kiss on the cheek, but heavy, passionate kissing. I'm just worried that my stiff nose would make the other person uncomfortable, or that my nose would bend the other way and the implant might deviate from its location.

 

Hi guys... how long does it take for the nose tip to deswell? I had a lot of soft tissue taken out (according to my doc), but my nose now is as big as before (and much harder). It's been 3 weeks since my surgery.

 

For Sineech, you buy any other brand that has Arnica Montana as its active ingredient. That's basically what Sineech is. I got a different brand at my local Holland&Barrett drugstore in London.

 

Will the radix position lower once the swelling goes down? I just feel that my bridge is a bit too high.

 

I'm in Korea right now, and contributing to the topic, I can think of one disadvantage (for men only) of Korea for plastic surgery.
If you live in the West (US, Canada, Europe, etc), the concept of male beauty is quite different. I get the impression that male beauty in Korea is more feminine and delicate, and this is reflected in the plastic surgery practice. You see lots of clinics doing mandible reductions and v-lines, but none I found offers mandible and jaw angle implants to make the face more masculine. Even the chin implants they have are the old button-style implants that may work well for women, but not men. I had one put in me last week, but I will be removing them tomorrow. I want the newer types of chin implants, which are more anatomical and have wings to offer seamless integration with the jawline. Apparently, the clinic I went to did not have this. The button-style implant I have now looks unaesthetically-pleasing.

 

Yes, they can! I even brought that up with Nicole in Pitangui where the price quotes she gave me on the online consultation were much cheaper. Then she gave some excuse that since the main doctor was going to perform the surgery, it will be more expensive. Then, they would find other excuses like now that we have seen you in person, the surgery will be more complicated, blah blah blah. That biatch Nicole lied to my face... terrible liar actually.

Second of all, the in-house translator is much sufficient. The only thing the translator I hired did was sit, smile, and nod her head the whole time. If you guys think that deserves 30% commission, which you will additionally be paying for, then go ahead. The additional cost of their commission will be passed on to you.

 

If you are OK with clinics tacking on at least 30% more on the cost of your surgery for your translator's commission, then so be it. As someone who is currently in Seoul (4 days post-op!), I can say now that me hiring a transator was a big mistake that I wished I had avoided. The cost of surgery just skyrocketed that I had to give up on my first choice.

 

I was looking at Airbnb but couldn't find some place cheaper than Highland Hotel. So I ended up staying at Highland for 2 weeks. With daily cleaning and a big flat screen TV, it's not that bad.

 

Are there any statistics that how what percentage of nasal silicone implants end up with extrusions, infections, and being deviated from its original location?

How easy would it take for the silicone implant to move out of place?

 

No idea yet. I have face-to-face consultations with JW, Pitangui, Life, and Jewelry.

Guys, is there a SIM card that I can use so I can use my cell phone for calls, text, and internet? Something that is cheap and can be used on my unlocked phone?

 

Thanks Mina! I am going shopping tonight after work to buy most of the products you've mentioned. I'll wait until I'm in Korea to buy the protein powder as that will make my luggage heavy.

Kgrace, I am planning on getting double eyelid surgery with epicanthoplasty, rhinoplasty (tip plasty and alar reduction), paranasal augmentation, and sliding genioplasty (or maybe chin implant, but would rather have the sliding).

 

Hi guys,

I will be going to Korea this Saturday and would like to have a thread where we post what we need to bring and buy that will help with the surgery.

Any supplements to bring to help heal faster swollen areas of the face?

I am thinking of buying protein powder while I am unable to eat solid food (after getting sliding genioplasty). I don't want to lose muscle mass. I might buy easy to make porridge as well. Anything else for groceries once I am in Seoul?

Other things? My tablet to keep me entertained and connected to the internet.

Please post on what you brought with you (or planning to bring with you) in this thread so us PS virgins will have an almost-hassle-free trip.

Thanks!

 

Anybody know exactly what procedures this guy had? It's like he had a full-face asianoplasty.

BEFORE:
http://www.veriteclinic.com/topics/img/img_eye01.jpg

AFTER:
http://www.veriteclinic.com/topics/img/img_eye03.jpg

 

I'll be in Seoul on Dec 8-22, staying at the Highland Hotel.

 

What do you guys think of Life Plastic Surgery?

http://eng.mylifeps.com/

 

Hi Endy,

I will also be arriving in Seoul on Dec 8, but don't have a Kakao (no idea what that is). I'd like to meet up with other members in Seoul.

By the way, anyone know the website to Man & Nature clinic?

Thanks.

 

Anyone know of any surgery clinics in Korea that does eyebrow ridge augmentation? I would like the bone just above the eye sockets where the eyelashes are to be more protruding to give that masculine deep set eyes look.

 

Hi Cole,
Is Anita a translator like Zoe who also does consultation bookings and who will accompany you for check-ups, etc.?
If so, could you please send me her contact info?
What procedures will you be getting? We guys are far too few on this forum.

Thanks!

 

Do you guys book your surgery dates before you arrive? I was thinking of going there in December, have a day of consultations with various clinics, then by the end of the day, pick one and have the surgery the next day. Possible for December???

 

Thanks guys for the responses. The blog posted is very helpful!

Dan, I am a guy as well. Do you have before and after pics to share? Please PM me. I will be going to Korea in December. Aside from rhinoplasty, did you have any other procedures done?

And also, did you hire a translator like Zoe, or did you pre-book at JW before you arrive in Korea?