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3.5 months post-op RHINOPLASTY!

in Korean Plastic Surgery Reference Archive (READ ONLY)
Posted December 10, 2016

tt009015 said: ↑

Yeah doesn't the ear cartilage in the tip absorb over time even when swelling goes away, so the tip won't be so pointy?

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Hello! what clinic did you have your surgery?
TLPS Vs View Clinic

in Korean Plastic Surgery Reference Archive (READ ONLY)
Posted December 10, 2016

I am currently trying to decided between these two clinics. Can anyone who has been to either of these clinics comment on their positive or negative experiences.
My Consultations and Surgical Experiences [Primary Rhinoplasty, Breast Augmentation]

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Posted December 10, 2016

smokococo said: ↑

Surgical Experiences Summary

I am really happy I went through with my surgeries! I’ve wanted rhinoplasty since I was 5 and breast augmentation since I was in my teens. I’m glad I did the right amount of research, had TPF threads to read up on night after night, and caring TPF friends to chat with (e.g., K Couture, and others whom I cannot name). I am thankful for a wonderful and loving partner who diligently took care of me throughout the difficult recovery period even though he underwent surgery himself. I am blessed to have two caring, meticulous and master surgeons perform my surgeries.

I am now patiently waiting for my body to recover from the trauma I put it through, and can’t wait to see the final results. I hope that my detailed review will be helpful to TPF, as others’ reviews were for me. Thank you to all the brave souls on TPF who undergo and post about their surgical experiences for the greater community. I hope my journey inspires more individuals to share their current and future surgical experiences so we can all benefit in the end. Best of luck to everyone who is considering or plan to undergo surgery in the future!

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Congratulations on your successful surgery! Do you have the website for Ps101 as I am very interested in that clinic.
Avoid Mega Plastik Surgery clinic in Korea

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Posted December 10, 2016

cindylad said: ↑

Someone died today in Mega Plastik Surgery clinic today, i will Upload the photos later i have the photos . I will put it on youtube too.

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Thank you! please post photos
Mega Plastic Surgery

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Posted December 2, 2016

Xiledsoviet said: ↑

Hi! I a pretty positive experience and I was on the fence between this and TLPS. I wanted to get rhinoplasty, alar reduction and ptosis correction and at the time I actually had a very good price at TL and had my heart set. However I ultimately decided to go Mega because it took me a while to actually get ahold of the doctor so he himself can examine me to discuss procedures while I was able to meet the surgeon at Mega right away.

I'm post op three months and I've gotten quite a lot of compliments on my nose and how I look more awake than before, and it didn't change my overall appearance which I like.

Be forewarned, they don't have too many good English speakers though, and I had to use my mom to speak Chinese

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Hi! Why did you choose mega ps or TLPS? Also how is your recovery going?
My plastic surgery experience with MVP

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Posted November 27, 2016

ohaiolos said: ↑

Hello and thank you! I am asian and also female

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Thank you for posting this great review! Will you be posting before and after pictures?
How to ask for Eurasian Look in Korea?

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Posted November 27, 2016

murmur said: ↑

I have the same issue as you went to 5 clinics and still concerned.. Do you have kakao?

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Hello! what did you describe to the clinics you went to?
Primary rhinoplasty advice needed ?autologous rib or ?silicone :)

in Korean Plastic Surgery Reference Archive (READ ONLY)
Posted November 26, 2016

Featheric said: ↑

Hi Elleen,

As you can imagine how difficult it is to choose between using Rib for Rhinoplasty or using an artificial implant, you can understand the stress that I am going to warn you about. There is no 100% guarantee that your primary rhino will be successful, especially for Rib Rhinoplasty. You will be 100x more stressed should u need a revision.

You still have a chance to walk away, not to get entangled in this stressful web of rhinoplasty.
You can see evidently that before you even come in, you are already stressful right.
But the difference is that you still have a choice, but not for us who have already fell in.

I would advise against using Rib for rhinoplasty unless you have an accident or your nose is in really bad shape.
I did Rib Rhinoplasty for my primary, believing in the doctor who told me that it was the best choice for me but it was the worst mistake of my life. Rib Rhinoplasty is imperfect. Do more research in this forum and you will find that many like me had results that needed revisions or are forced to accept the imperfections in our noses and carry on with our lives. It simply can't yield a good result readily like a smooth artificial implant.

Why you are avoiding artificial implants is because of the fear of infection, extrusion and so on.
Which I believe is very real, that's why I chose Rib Rhinoplasty in the first place.
But now, I may have to choose an artificial implant for my revision.

If you really must have rhinoplasty. I believe a soft silicone implant is less invasive and has much higher chance for a good result. It is easier to rectify in a revision too.

If I have a chance to choose again.
I will not put myself in such a stressful position where I have no choice but to choose.
One poison or the other, hoping for heaven.

Step back for a moment Elleen, before you make your decision. There will be no turning back.
I am not trying to be a party pooper, but I wish someone had told me what a big decision and commitment Rhinoplasty is.
It will test your very mental strength should you not like the result after your rhinoplasty.
Good luck and God Bless.

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Where did you have your first rhinoplasty done?
My plastic surgery experience with MVP

in Korean Plastic Surgery Reference Archive (READ ONLY)
Posted November 26, 2016

ohaiolos said: ↑

Hello everyone,
It’s been two weeks since my surgery at MVP and I decided to recap my experience here. I’m not sure whether it’ll be helpful/informative but I hope it’d be able help anyone who needs it!
First and foremost I would like to thank everyone who I’ve spoken to here on tpf and over on kakaotalk. Thank you for giving me guidance and for sharing your experience with me. You’ve all made my experience a lot less lonely and gave me such great moral support.

Background
I originally had thick monolidded eyes and a nose with a bulbous tip and no bridge at all.
My eyes were also small and I never left the house without heavy liner on my lids.
My nose was very flat from the front and side with no definition. I couldn’t wear sunglasses without it looking weird because of my lack of bridge.

I had always thought of getting surgery but never had the guts to jump the gun and go for it. Upon turning 19 I decided it was time to finally live life up and change the features on my face before turning 20! As someone whose number one fear is needles I was anxious for the entire 11 months leading up to my surgery.

Procedures

Incisional double eyelid

Tipplasty

Bridge augmentation

Alar reduction

Bridge hump shaving

Columella correction

Consultation
Before arriving in Korea I had already paid a deposit with MVP to secure a surgery date. My surgery date was set on the 11th of November and it was to be Dr. Seo’s first surgery of the day.
On the 11th I arrived at the clinic at 9am for my consultation before surgery. I was nothing but a bundle of nerves upon stepping foot in the clinic.
When I arrived I was greeted by Mindy and was taken into a private room to sit and fill out some forms. Before meeting with the consultant and Dr. Seo I was taken to change into surgery robes before washing my face, getting my ‘before’ photos taken and getting my blood drawn for a blood test. I was so nervous my hands wouldn’t clench hard enough so it took a while for the nurse to find my vein!

Once I got my blood drawn I was taken into the consultation room where I met with the consultant. The consultant studied my face and recommend procedures for both my eyes and nose. All the procedures recommended were procedures that I was happy to undergo. I was also glad that no extra procedures that I wasn’t comfortable with were thrown at me.
After meeting with the consultant I was able to meet with Dr. Seo. With Dr. Seo he showed me the crease that I wanted and also the silicone that he would use. I opted for a curved bridge and the silicone height Dr. Seo recommended was 4.3mm. I originally wanted a higher bridge than the height he recommended but Dr. Seo said a higher bridge would not be possible because it wouldn’t suit my face and would look unnatural. After going through the procedures that he would perform and marking my face he asked if I had any questions before surgery. I had no other questions and felt very confident in Dr. Seo. At this point I was so nervous I was shaking like a leaf! I believe Dr. Seo was able to notice how nervous I was and gave me an encouraging pat on the back before he left and said he’ll meet me in the operating room. I also really appreciate Mindy's efforts at making me feel less nervous. I dont think my legs would've been able to walk me the operating floor if it weren't for her!!

The Surgery
When I was taken into the operation theatre I was pleasantly surprised. The room was spacious and very clean. It didn’t give off a scary ‘medical’ vibe that would’ve made me feel even more anxious than I already was. Once I entered the room the nurses strapped me onto the table, clipped a heart monitor on me and put eyedrops into my eyes. My face was then cleansed before Dr. Seo came in. The last few things I remember was Dr. Seo drawing on my eyes again before I was knocked out.

Being put under was on the most weirdest but coolest experiences ever. It quite literally felt like being on a rollercoaster full of colours and squishy shapes. I remember seeing a different colour each time I felt a sensation on my eyes. I felt like I was on the rollercoaster for only 2 minutes before Dr. Seo woke me up and told me to open my close my eyes. I could feel the threading but there was no pain at all during surgery. I think I was quite a loud/fidgety patient so I feel sorry to Dr. Seo and the nurses for all the noise!!

I was then woken up after surgery and Mindy came to help escort me to the bathroom before I went back in for rhino. I was taken back into the same room and was being strapped in again. I was still a little high from the drugs so I don’t remember much else apart from greeting the anaesthesiologist and having him put a mask over my mouth. My vision got blurry not long after and I fell asleep two blinks later.

Once I had fallen asleep it felt like I had just fallen asleep before I was being woken up again. When I woke up I felt no pain or discomfort. I remember feeling annoyed that I was being woken up because I just wanted to sleep for a longer time. It felt like I was being woken up by my mother to get ready for school. I totally forgot I was actually being awoken after getting surgery. It took me a while to process where I actually was.

After Surgery
I felt no pain from my eyes or nose at all during or after surgery. The only real pain I felt after surgery was from the dryness of my throat and the soreness from my teeth. My throat was so dry it was really uncomfortable and my teeth felt really sore from the tube that was down my throat during surgery. The feeling of the teeth pain is the exact feeling where you first put on your retainers after years of not wearing them.

In the recovery room all I wanted to do was sleep however the nurses wouldn’t allow it. After about 10-15 minutes the drowsiness went away and I was fully conscious and functioning well. The nurse then came in to check my temperature and made sure I was not feeling nauseous or sick before giving me some water to drink. I did have a slight fever after the surgery so the nurse constantly came in to check up on my temperature and made sure I was feeling alright. I was able to stay in the recovery room for as long as I needed. Before leaving Mindy came in to check up on me and gave me my recovery bag to take home. All medications and everything else that was necessary was in the bag. I was relieved medication was provided and I didn't need to head down to the chemist to pick them up myself. I left MVP a little less than 2 hours after my operation and got home to rest.

The night of the surgery was definitely the most uncomfortable night of them all. It was hard to adjust to sleeping at a 45 degree angle and the discomfort from the nose packing made it even harder to sleep. I didn’t end up getting much sleep during the first night. The nights after the second night were much easier and I was able to sleep most nights through.

Aftercare
I cannot rave about the aftercare at MVP enough. You are 100% not alone once you walk out the doors of MVP both after surgery and leaving Korea. I was scheduled to come back to the clinic every day post-op to receive vitamin IV injections and laser deswelling treatments. Mindy promptly replies to any messages of concerns I sent her and although the clinic was busy I was welcomed back to the clinic for a check-up whenever I felt like it. Their aftercare package also contains everything that you would need after surgery so you won't need to go to the chemist to pick things up yourself after surgery.

Overall thoughts and results
Everyone I came in contact with at MVP were all super nice and accomodating. Mindy, my consultant, the nurses and Dr. Seo were all friendly and very welcoming. I did not feel hesitant to ask for help or contact any of them if I had any concerns. Even after leaving Korea Mindy is still quick at responding to my questions.

I am very satisfied with my results although the swelling has not fully subsided yet. I’m most impressed with my nose. I initially felt like my bridge was not as high as I wanted it to be but looking at my face now the bridge Dr. Seo gave me fits my face nicely making it look ‘natural’.
I’m still not used to my new face yet. I find myself staring at myself whenever I pass by any reflective surface. Because I'm still swelled in some areas it’s extremely fun to wake up every morning and run to the mirror to asses how much change occurred overnight. I feel like my results are dramatically different from my old face however the results are very natural. I would like to believe I could easily pass off as having been born with these double eyelids and nose hahaha! I feel a lot more confident in myself now and I have no regrets going under the knife. This is so cheesy but I'll be forever grateful to Dr. Seo for giving me more confidence within myself.

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I hope you have a great recovery!! If I may ask what is your ethnicity? And are you male or female?
My Experience With TLPS in South Korea

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Posted November 26, 2016

Kaliyah said: ↑

Thank you
Yes they showed me a few on the computer that I asked to see during consultation. For nose I saw pictures on their website so I didn't ask to see any more, but I'm sure you could without a problem. There are also these books everywhere in the different waiting rooms of before and afters for face/boobs/body/etc

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Thats Great! I also would like to know if TLPS does rhinoplasty for african american patients
My Experience With TLPS in South Korea

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Posted November 26, 2016

Kaliyah said: ↑

I paid a bit less than $8000, which is after the cash discount and combined surgery discount. I told them my budget when I was in person for the consultation and Melissa told me she could work with me so I would be able to add on the rhino revision and fat graft.
Originally I was going to pay $6000 (after discounts) for just cheek implants and chin reduction.

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Hello! I am so happy to hear your recovery is going well. Did they show before and after pictures for rhinoplasty, or cheek implants?
My Experience With TLPS in South Korea

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Posted November 21, 2016

Kaliyah said: ↑

Hello all! I'm a 24 year old Caucasian girl from USA. Just yesterday I had my surgery with TLPS and will be updating this thread with my experience and results. I did a chin reduction (t osteotomy), rhino revision, cheek implants, and fat graft to my under eyes and nasolabial folds.
I emailed and consulted with several clinics but most of them were wayyy out of budget for me so I had narrowed it down to few clinics. Melissa is my English consultant with TLPS and has been soooo sweet the entire way. I got a good discount for combining surgeries and paying cash (USD) which saved me over $1500 off the total price!
I sent in my deposit with a bank transfer and booked my flight. Melissa helped me find a cheap hotel (60$ per night) and airport pickup. I met with and Dr. Choi Sewoon yesterday after doing all my pre op appointments at the clinic. All of the staff were really nice to me and Melissa even held my hand when I got my needle injection because I'm so afraid of needles haha During my consultation with the dr it felt like he was really busy and in kind of a hurry but I still did get all of my 100 questions answered. He eventually suggested to my to get my undereyes filled with fat graft which I wasn't originally intending to do but they gave me a good price within my budget - plus it's something I've always wanted fixed. I originally was going to just get an alarplasty for my nose but settled on a full rhino revision instead because again, it will turn out better and they were able to keep this extra surgeries within my budget. Also I learned from them if I'm unhappy with anything then they offer FREE REVISION 6 months later! How many clinics actually offer and follow through with this in you guys opinions?
I did my surgery that same day (yesterday) and spent few hours in recovery. Unfortunately I didn't see Dr. Choi again after the surgery but hopefully I will in my next appointments with them.
So far my recovery has been realllyyyy hard! I think I did way too many surgeries at once. I can't speak at all and can barely swallow water, let alone pills...
Will update! So far it's only been 1 day since my surgery haha

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Kaliyah said: ↑

Hello all! I'm a 24 year old Caucasian girl from USA. Just yesterday I had my surgery with TLPS and will be updating this thread with my experience and results. I did a chin reduction (t osteotomy), rhino revision, cheek implants, and fat graft to my under eyes and nasolabial folds.
I emailed and consulted with several clinics but most of them were wayyy out of budget for me so I had narrowed it down to few clinics. Melissa is my English consultant with TLPS and has been soooo sweet the entire way. I got a good discount for combining surgeries and paying cash (USD) which saved me over $1500 off the total price!
I sent in my deposit with a bank transfer and booked my flight. Melissa helped me find a cheap hotel (60$ per night) and airport pickup. I met with and Dr. Choi Sewoon yesterday after doing all my pre op appointments at the clinic. All of the staff were really nice to me and Melissa even held my hand when I got my needle injection because I'm so afraid of needles haha During my consultation with the dr it felt like he was really busy and in kind of a hurry but I still did get all of my 100 questions answered. He eventually suggested to my to get my undereyes filled with fat graft which I wasn't originally intending to do but they gave me a good price within my budget - plus it's something I've always wanted fixed. I originally was going to just get an alarplasty for my nose but settled on a full rhino revision instead because again, it will turn out better and they were able to keep this extra surgeries within my budget. Also I learned from them if I'm unhappy with anything then they offer FREE REVISION 6 months later! How many clinics actually offer and follow through with this in you guys opinions?
I did my surgery that same day (yesterday) and spent few hours in recovery. Unfortunately I didn't see Dr. Choi again after the surgery but hopefully I will in my next appointments with them.
So far my recovery has been realllyyyy hard! I think I did way too many surgeries at once. I can't speak at all and can barely swallow water, let alone pills...
Will update! So far it's only been 1 day since my surgery haha

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HI! I wish you a speedy recovery.... How was your nose shaped prior to revision rhino? Was your nose large, bulbous, wide, slim etc.
Also, did you view any before and after pictures of people who got surgeries?
Male PS Journey

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Posted November 21, 2016

jaspsev said: ↑

It shouldn't be a problem but then the doctor might recommend you use medicated shampoo for a while. I would suggest if Head and Shoulders doesn't work you can try Nizoral 2% (15 mins, 3x a week). I have oily scalp so I do Nizoral 2% 2-3 times a week and J&J Baby Shampoo every other day. If you have any questions feel free to kakao me (kk id: jaspsev), easier to answer there.

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Hello Congratulations on your sucessful surgeries in korea! Currently I am looking for a clinic to perform rhinoplasty on my wide and bulbous nose.... Do you think MVP is good for these kind of surgeries?
African American Rhinoplasty - VIP International Plastic Surgery Center-Seoul

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Posted November 20, 2016

TRENDYL1 said: ↑

Aww thanks alot! I saw some good chin and cheek work at this clinic. I was really concerned about that but I feel at the end of the day a good surgeon is a good surgeon. What I found helped me was being specific of what I wanted and most importantly Dr. Lee was able to comment on what he thought would look good for my features so I didn't get ahead of myself. Am so pleased already and I know I have a ways to go. When will you be going ?

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Hey How has your recovery been?
Going to Korea! Consultations booked! Will share all my experiences here

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Posted November 19, 2016

Ayoomi said: ↑

Their rhino doctor was away when I was there

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Hi how are you doing? How is your nose?

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