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October 4, 2018

jentala said: ↑

Using your ear cartilage and your own tissue is actually good, because your body won't reject it. My friend isnt 100% satisfied with results from Aone, and she's the one who found out about the other girls contracted nose. My friend told me while i was in korea that locals don't go to VIP, he has a bad reputation. Not ethical, that is why he targets foreign consumers. You should do what i did. Go on many consultations, and go with whoever you feel confident with.

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A bad reputation like what please?

October 4, 2018

cheon said: ↑

So you are basically looking for an alarplasty and scar revision for your nose? There are mixed reviews with VIP on this forum. Try to contact them yourself, you will get a deeper understanding of whether they can deliver or not.

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Any experiences about VIP please? I want to get a revision done there

October 4, 2018

bisousx said: ↑

Just don't have ridiculously high expectations and you'll be fine. I was kind of surprised that so many were lamenting about having a hard nose and being unable to play certain sports. My life hasn't changed except it's much more fun when you're more attractive lol. Yes, at VIP

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Hi, how may I contact you? I need to get in touch who had rhino with VIP

October 4, 2018

Cix123 said: ↑

I actually read kisskissbang's review after posting so I decided to give JW another shot. Perhaps their english is limited? Considering kisskissbang needed a translator at JW. Dr. Suh sounds like a doctor I would like so..

Anyway, I had mine done at VIP. In my opinion my nose came out exactly like many others. A old lady who was a patient once said to me that I had a "VIP nose" too. Though, not everyone's came out looking like a typical VIP nose.

I will email the clinics you provided too. As for regen, there is a page in English but it's just basic info, no email listed

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Hi, Im considering VIP for a revision. Could you get back to me please? Is there a way I can contact you? What do you mean a VIP nose?

October 1, 2018

Joeee said: ↑

I´m also going to go to korea in september and im also not sure where im going to get the rhinoplasty done. I already got 2 botched rhinoplastys and my nose condition isnt good. So it will be a difficult surgery
I was pretty sure to get the job done at vip because of a friend who got a almost perfect nose there after 6 previous surgeries but there are too many bad reviews as well so im going to go to consult some other clinics as well. Currently list: VIP, Dream,JW, April31,GNG.
If u guys recommend other clinics or could say why which clinic is good or bad, it would be very appreciated.
Wish you all the best boys and ladys and hope you will also get happy with your upcoming rhinoplastys.

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Hi joey did you have revision rhinoplasty with VIP pls?

September 24, 2018

ghvhng said: ↑

In my case I was charged roughly around 6mill KRW for just a tip plasty. So if you were wanting more than just a tip plasty it may cost more. Sure, is there an email I can send the pictures to?

Hmm I know what you mean because before i did my surgery I kept trying to find B&A pics of noses similar to mine and I personally couldnt find anything quite the same. It was either the nose wasnt as bulbous and unportionate as mine or their nose was large from top to bottom. My nose on the other hand is a little different than the typical person in my opinion. My overall nose wasnt that big but it was super unportionate. The stem/bridge was small but the bottom half gets super round and buldges out on the side making me have a button or rudolph like nose. So im not sure if you have a similar nose to mine.

My bf came and took care of me which was very nice. As for transportation.. We were being pretty lazy and spoiled so we took cabs the entire trip. Cabs are quite affordable in Korea and are everywhere. The only downfall is the traffic.. but we luckily did book a hotel pretty close to the clinic so the cab ride was very close. So id recommend trying to book a hotel in Gangnam as most of all the PS clinics are located there. No problem! Im happy to help

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Thanks for your detailed review! I'm european and am considering revision rhino with Dr Kim. May you send me pics of you before and after pleae. I can send you a private message with my email address. Thanks xx

September 24, 2018

Floweryflower said: ↑

She went to GNG.

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Thanks!

September 23, 2018

Nochu said: ↑

I think the clinic is going through a bit of a transition though, and so it made me uneasy about being taken care of there. When I came to the front desk, the reception was a little chilly and no one knew of my appointment. The best person I spoke to there was Claire, the English language coordinator, and she was preparing to change jobs in a few days, so I have no idea who would be my main contact. Claire was great though. She had good insight on the aging process, vetoed paranasal and chin implants, and recommended undereye fat repositioning as more urgent than browlift or incisional DES. I really wish I knew where she went after quitting April31. The price was consistent with what they quoted me online; 9m for nose, 2m for eyes, and 2.5 for fat grafting. There was a CT scan fee but I don't remember what the cost was, but it was definitely more than other clinics.

5. VIP - This clinic is very close to Dream, JK, JW, MVP, and several other clinics,, a short walk from Apgujeong station. Arrived late but they were very nice and ready to take care me immediately. There were about 3 other prospective patients or regular patients. Short talk with a coordinator at the front desk and questions about my medical history. Dr Lee speaks perfect English. He used a machine to check out my functional problems. For my nose, he recommended rib cartilage only, and suggested bone crushing and mucus removal for the turbinates. I decided not to go with them because I did not want rib cartilage and the price was too high for me. 16m for nose and midface augmentation. The staff and the doctor seemed very attentive though.

6. Cinderella

This clinic was hard for me to find because there was heavy rain coming down as I was trying to find it, and I could not find an English sign. Follow the directions on their website though - it's accurate. The clinic is right next to the subway exit indicated on the website, you just have to go inside and up a few floors until you see any English sign. It was extremely busy, people coming in and out of the entrance and offices frequently, and space was tight due to the coveted building location. I spent a long time waiting for my appointment, and they seem a little short staffed. When I went into a consult room, there was no official English translator available, so I worked with a new intern who knew English and another language that I am somewhat fluent in. I spent a lot of time in the consult office waiting too. My meeting with the nose doctor was good, he seemed knowledgeable and could perform dramatic changes. The eye doctor and FG doctor was not available so they told me to make another appointment later and ushered me out through an exit next to the operating room hallways. I felt really uncomfortable with how cramped everything seemed to be and did not even keep my notes on their pricing because I knew this clinic was not for me. They truly do have remarkable results, but bedside manner and patient aftercare is very important for me, so I crossed them off my list.

III. Helpful things

· Gangnam Medical Tour Center translators. This government office connected me with a medical translator for the very reasonable price of around $30/hr, 2 hour minimum. My translator was great and it was much less of a hassle to hire a translator than I thought. You just need to give them early notice, like a week or two ahead of time. I'd advise on earlier notice if you want to be sure you have someone. I got Mrs Lee and she is the sweetest lady ever.

· Food Delivery apps. I downloaded Shuttle while I was recovering for the first week and it was perfect for someone who is too swollen, bruised, or generally uncomfortable to/with going out to get food. There's a few other apps in Korean with a greater selection, like Yogiyo, but I was satisfied with the food choices in shuttle and did not use the other apps.

· Color correcting makeup. My undereye bruising was quite apparent, and regular concealer did not fully cover it. I picked up some color correctors at Olive and Young and that worked well. Purple covers yellow bruising, and peach covers blue bruising.

Lastly, I can't emphasize enough how valuable meeting other ps patients was, both in person and online.

I met up with several people in Seoul whom I found through TPF or chat groups, and it so great to share our experiences and talk about this mutually interest that I could not indulge in with my friends and family back home. I also chatted a lot online during my first week of recovery and that gave me a lot of emotional support, release, and a general assurance that the results would turn out well.

If you have an opportunity to meet or speak with other patients, go for it. It makes a world of a difference in decision making and recovery.

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Dear @Nochu , thank you for such a detaoled post. I'm cinsidering Dr Kim from April 21 and Dr Lee from VIP. Who did you with in the end for your nose reshaping please?

September 23, 2018

Dear All,
I am trying to keep up with all the posts here...so glad I've found this forum I am a 33 year old female, European with Caucasian features. I am looking at korean plastic surgeons for their expertise in nose lengthening. I have consulted several "top" rhino surgeons in Europe in person, but none seem confident enough in lowering a nose tip.
I am considering Dr Kim from April 31 and Dr Lee from VIP. Dr Lee's before and after pictures are truly incredible. I saw a difficult case of Dr Kim for an upturned nose and he achieved it really well. Any advice please?

September 23, 2018

Dear All,
I am trying to keep up with all the posts here...so glad I've found this forum I am a 33 year old female, European with Caucasian features. I am looking at korean plastic surgeons for their expertise in nose lengthening. I have consulted several "top" rhino surgeons in Europe in person, but none seem confident enough in lowering a nose tip.
I am considering Dr Kim from April 31 and Dr Lee from VIP. Dr Lee's before and after pictures are truly incredible. I saw a difficult case of Dr Kim for an upturned nose and he achieved it really well. Any advice please?

September 19, 2018

tinlee said: ↑

Hello! My nose wasn't too bad. I am full Korean and they say I have a nice bridge (side view) but my nose was a bit wide on the bottom (frontal view) so I decided to get rhinoplasty to get an nicer nose. The consultation with Dr. Lee was very nice. He listens and really tries to persuade that he will try to give you the best look for your face. The staff at VIP is also very nice. Downside, though I sent pictures on whatsapp to my consultant to what nose I wanted. I feel the doctor did not see them. I don't think my nose turned out the way I wanted but I am trying to stay hopeful because I am only two week post op. My tip protrudes way too out for my small face. I pretty much have a bird nose at the moment, but like I said, two week post op. Another downside is that they were very responsive on whatsapp before my surgery but after my surgery they don't respond very well. But I am happy I am still alive because I heard a lot of death stories and botched surgeries. I don't think my nose is botched but it protrudes too much so I am kind of sad at the moment because of this.

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Dear @tinlee, I am sorry for your experience. I am looking into revision rhino at vip. May you send me privately any before after pics please?

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