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Thanks, swoon_ca! I am now 4 months post op and my nose swelling has gone down considerably. Looks very natural, like I was born with it. I am especially pleased with the tip of my nose. I asked for something very soft, but with a bit more definition. My new nose has completely changed my face-- it took some getting used to. I don't want to post anymore photos online, so if anyone wants to see my before and afters, send me your email through messaging and I'll email them to you!

 

I've had restylane under the eyes! Best thing I've ever done! Just make sure you go to a dermatologist or PS and ask for photos. The results are great, makes a huge difference!

 

Hi Nosey77, Sorry I have been away!
Yes, they don't tell you what exactly the meds are. I even googled Korean meds with their markings because I was curious. I called them too because of my stuffy nose and they gave me more yellow pills. I am guessing it is for swelling. It has been over 3 weeks. Are you happy with your nose result? I am kind of in shock by how different my face looks!

Also, I just got your message today! Sorry, i received no notification that i had messages and since I have not reached my 10 posts, i cannot pm you back. Once the splint is taken off, I noticed that you can breathe better. I am now 3-4 weeks post op and though I am still swollen and stuffed up, I know this is normal and will get better with time.I sleep with a humidifier and use a saline spray to make sure my nasal passages are not dried up. It makes a world of a difference. The first couple of days is hard... sorry i could not help at the time but hope you are doing better now.

 

Oh, good luck to you!
Are you going with Item or another clinic? The only post-op advice I have is this: for the first 2 - 3 days of your recovery, your nose is going to be really big and swollen. You have to absolutely know that this is not your final result. I read this in forums too, but when it happened to me, I despaired a little because my nose looked bigger and I thought: What did I just do?! But give it a few more days and the swelling will go down and the shape will emerge. So, don't judge the results right after recovery. Other stuff like walking around for a few hours a day and sleeping upright does wonders for swelling. I also took bromelian and arnica every day. A month before surgery and right after surgery, I upped my Vit C intake (1000 mg). After a week, you will see results!

 

Here is my seven day post op. Please excuse the bruising!

 

Thanks Pichu! I am so happy with the results ! This was an open procedure. He told me I had a slight deviation on my bridge that he had to grind down. I was like, What? really? I had no idea and I've stared at my nose my whole life.
Anyway, you can barely see the cuts he made. I was pretty diligent about using the ointment and cleaning and I think I probably heal fast. It doesn't even look like I had anything done.

 

Hi Nosey,

Thanks! I am really VERY happy with my nose. Below is my BEFORE NOSE. Now look at it after! I'm back home and receiving lots of compliments. It has become even more smaller ( I am day 7 of recovery) and looks perfect. I will post a recent photo soon. Be sure when you go to Item to ask for Dr. Kim. There is another doctor there (Dr Oh?) that does more dramatic results, but Dr. Kim does natural results. Be sure to bring photos of what you are looking for, because I noticed that what I said and the pictures I brought didn't always line up. So having photos really makes a difference. I am so amazed by his work. I thanked him profusely, but he is so serious, I am not sure how he took it. hahaha.

Yes, he did use silicone for my bridge. And for my tip, he said he would harvest it from my nasal cavity. Oh, and after they took the splint off, the running of the nose completely stopped. So excited for that. Their pricing is very reasonable and I wound up spending 2K less than I expected. Yes, it doesn't seem like there is a lot of info on them, but I actually watched a lot of youtube testimonials on Item and based on THOSE results, I decided to consult on them. Let me know if you want those links, cause I really had to search. I would recommend going to them without reservation. Good luck to you!!!!!

 

Hi Nosey,

I had bridge augmentation, alar reduction, tip refinement (he harvested bone from my nasal cavity?) The cost was around 4 million KRW. The original photo I posted I was really swollen, but now it looks a lot more refined. I am getting my stitches out tomorrow so I am SUPER excited to see it. I think Dr. Kim did an excellent job.
Some cons:
My nose drips constantly. I am stuffed up and it's embarrassing when it suddenly happens in public. Also, cleaning it out with hydrogen peroxide burns like a b*tch! I am such a baby about pain, though, so some people might find it tolerable.
Part of the reason why I chose Item was the noses I saw in the clinic while waiting for my consult. Really refined, not too dramatic or pointed. I wanted natural, and he gave me natural. My tip is higher than I imagined but I really like it! I've attached a photo.

 

Hello, I am a NYC girl and I came to Seoul to do rhinoplasty and incisional upper bleph. I chose Item because of their excellent before and after photos and their caring manner. I am on day 3 of recovery and aside from the swelling of the cheeks and eyes, I feel pretty normal. I met with Dr Kim for my nose and Dr Chung WooJin for my eyes. Dr Kim is pretty much all business and has a serious air about him, but he answers all questions patiently and thoroughly. I trusted him right away. Dr Chung is very kind and honest and will recommend what he thinks is best for you but does not push. I chose Item over TL clinic because I felt TL had a strong sales vibe which I didn't really like. However, my consultant there was super nice and available all the time for my questions. It was a hard choice, but I'm glad I went with Item. I've attached a photo.
I've really depended on this forum for my choice and I sincerely thank the Purseforum community for such valuable information! Cheers!

 

Can you tell us what you paid? I want to do acculift as well. But I just might get buccal fat removal.