Revision Rhinoplasty with Wannabe Clinic (A guy's experience)

[bunnylol]

Gats said: ↑

Thanks for the review! How do we see your photos?

BTW can you please do a review of your lipo at Evita? It's hard to determine where to go for body lipo as there's not enough non-sponsored reviews here on it. I'd love to hear your experience there, why you chose them, your results, did you get compression garments, etc. I'm shocked you were able to get around the day after lipo without major difficulty, it sounds like you may have had mini-lipo?

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I'll post my photos soon

Anyway, I did a full 360 abdominal liposuction - this includes the upper abdomen, lower abdomen, flanks, love handles and also the back. I have high pain tolerance, but it's also because walking greatly helps elevates the pain and also reduce the swelling. The lipo doctor told me some people even start walking on threadmills after the surgery itself. It wasn't that bad honestly, I knew someone from the group chat who did more areas for liposuction and went shopping the day after her surgery! I'll post a separate thread on this soon

 

[bootyfulgirl]

bunnylol said: ↑

DISCLAIMER: Before you guys call me a promoter, please know that I have been doing my research reading threads on this forum for several years - I have been kinda active on this forum since late last year and am also a member of several Plastic Surgery related Kakao group chats. I paid for my own surgery with my hard-earned money and no sponsorship was involved. This review is my way of giving back to the PF Community who have been so helpful in sharing their experiences.

Hello everyone! At this point, I am at 1 month post-op from my Revision Rhinoplasty. I waited this long to write a review because I wanted the swelling to go down slightly further and to be sure that I really liked my results. As an additional information, I am a guy I couldn't recall alot of things although I do write notes in my phone on what happened day by day when I was still in Korea, but I will try to be as detailed as possible.

Introduction ~

I've had my rhinoplasty done twice in Thailand. Both unfortunately was botched; an L-shaped implant were used for both Rhinoplasty. For my primary rhinoplasty, the implant ended up being deviated while the revision one caused the skin on my nose tip to be so thin that the implant can and will extrude anytime. Despite the implant thinning the skin on my nose tip, it was still bulbous!

Which led me to venture out into the Korea's plastic surgery world knowing that they are more advanced with their technologies and skills. There were possibly thousands of plastic surgery clinics in Korea and I was really clueless on how to narrow down these clinics and choose the one that's best for me. But I am extremely grateful to each and every one of you who have shared your experience(s) on this forum - it became my reference point and I read all of them on a daily basis.

My main aim for this revisional rhinoplasty is to correct my thinning and bulbous nose tip. So, the procedures I wanted are:

1. Replace my L-shaped silicone
2. Tip-plasty to correct my bulbous nose and Ear/Septal Cartilage on my tip
3. Osteotomy
4. To request for a nose shape that suits my face.

I did not plan to bring in any photos as reference because I believe each of us are unique in our own ways and replicating someone else's nose just because theirs look good (on them/their features) doesn't necessarily mean that it will look good on us. I decided to trust the surgeon 100% as they have the experience.

Also, I decided from here that I will *try* to refrain from big Clinics or Hospitals that are specifically targeted to the foreigner’s market - and visit smaller scale clinics that caters to mostly local Koreans. After narrowing down the clinics, I decided to do consultations with Opera PS Clinic, VG PS Clinic (aka Very Good Plastic Surgery Clinic), Gami Clinic and Wannabe PS Clinic. Although my main shortlisted was only Opera, Wannabe and Gami – I chanced upon VG Clinic’s advertisement/poster and decided to just walk in.

I stayed at a hotel near Anguk Station – my room was facing Changdeokgung Palace which was great! It takes me about 13 to 20 minutes from Anguk Station to the PS area (Apgujeong/Sinsa/Gangnam) which I didn’t mind at all as it is one straight subway line. Anguk Station is a really convenient location, near to where all the tourist places are such as Myeongdong, Dongdaemun etcs. Which is great because on some days, I can even walk from my hotel to these areas and walking a lot also helps with deswelling.

A few days before my flying to Korea, I decided to have my abdomen liposuction done with Evita Clinic at the very last minute – thanks to Anyeli from the Kakao group chat who shared her first-hand experience and contributed countless of her amazing knowledge to the group. ***This review is mainly on my Revisional Rhinoplasty experience. Let me know if you guys are interested to know my experience on liposuction with Evita Clinic and I might create a new thread for this

Consultations ~

7 March 2019

I started the day in the morning feeling positive, in hopes that I could settle for a clinic that made me feel comfortable, with the short list of clinics that I have lol. Also, I only had half the day for consultations as my liposuction surgery was scheduled in the afternoon.

Opera Clinic – The clinic is located right by Gangnam Station, which is very convenient and not hard to find at all. However, I was initially having problems locating their floor. There wasn’t much information on their official site and FB page. Then their banner on the entrance of the building states 8F – which I assumed was 8th Floor. But as the lift opens at 8th Floor, it was actually a dental clinic. LOL! So I kakao-ed the consultant to double confirm and was told that they are on the 15th Floor.

The clinic is simple and gives a nice ambience. Took my CT scan and had the first consultation with the consultant followed by the doctor.

The doctor suggested osteotomy, replacement of silicone and tip-plasty with ear cartilage along with alarplasty. However, I didn’t really agree with having done alarplasty although the doctor says that it will balance the shape of my nose because firstly, I’m a guy and I am not too keen on having smaller alars and secondly, I personally feel that my alars are not that huge to start with. Maybe I can reconsider alarplasty in the future, but not now.

Off we go to discussing the price. Opera’s quotes are really affordable, infact I think it’s one of the lowest I have gotten. However, I thanked them for their time and kind assistance, and told them that I will let them know of my decision as soon as possible.

VG Clinic – VG clinic is in the same building as Opera, I don’t remember which level they are at. They are not in my list of clinics to visit at all but I saw several of their advertisement poster at the lobby area with several before and after photos and I was quite amazed because the noses looked really good. I decided to try my luck and just walk in for a consultation.

When I walked in, the clinic gave me a very luxurious feel – from the interior décor of the clinic, to the way the staffs present themselves. Which gave me the impression that they are gonna be expensive lol. Their English consultant, Mae was extremely gorgeous! She had me fill up some forms and got me through their CT scan. Then we sat and talked about what I needed.

She agreed that the procedures I wanted can be done and told me that their clinic is very famous and known for their Eyes, Nose and Breast Augmentation as those are the doctor’s speciality. Which is cool really. I asked for quotes to get a rough estimate before I even met the doctor and they were somewhat still fits my budget and they were willing to negotiate further.

Unfortunately, the doctor was still in a surgery and I was already late for my liposuction surgery. She said that I can meet the surgeon if I can wait for another 5 minutes. I understand that it’s totally my fault because I didn’t make an appointment. I told her we can reschedule and she asked me to come the next day at 3pm.

I couldn’t squeeze anymore consultations for this day as my liposuction was scheduled at 2pm and by then, it was already 1pm.

8 March 2019

I only managed to resume my rhinoplasty consultation journey at about 11.30am as I have an appointment for my lipo wound cleaning etcs.

Wannabe Clinic – Thankfully, Wannabe Clinic is only a few blocks away from my lipo clinic so walking there took me around maybe 2 minutes?

It is easy to locate the clinic, they are located near Apgujeong Station, maybe about less than 5 minutes walk. Wannabe Clinic has a nice ambience, a minimalist interior décor. This clinic made me feel relaxed upon entrance (especially after walking out in the freezing cold and also from the soreness/pain from the liposuction haha)

Alexa, their English consultant greeted me and introduced herself. She gave me this very positive vibe. Alexa was one of the only clinics who are very detailed and helpful during online consultation because I really asked a lot of questions. After filling up the forms for me, she led me to have my CT scan taken.

While I was there, I only saw local Koreans walking in and out of the clinic – I was the only foreigner. I assumed they are quite famous amongst the locals.

We then talked about what I wanted to fix. The surgeon was still in the surgery and we had to wait awhile to meet him so I decided to have my lunch first (starving all the time lol) and come back to the clinic later when the surgeon is done.

After lunch, I made my way back to the clinic and finally met Dr. Cha Myung Kyu, I was told that he is the Nose and Eyes specialist. We went through my CT scan and he listened to what I wanted to fix with my nose.

Initially I wanted to have Osteotomy done thinking that I have a hump on the sides of my nose – so I wanted to shave/break them in order to give me a straight and narrow front profile. But after looking at my CT scan, Dr. Cha told me that I don’t even need the Osteo because the bone which I thought was bothering me, is actually normal and that everyone has it LOL! If I insist on Osteo, my nose would look very caved in and it will look too slim and feminine.

He explained to me that he will replace my current L-shaped silicone, and showed me the silicone that he will use on me – which is very very soft. Then he will design and customize my nose tip using my own ear and septal cartilage.

While I was there and since Dr. Cha specialized in eyes too, I decided to ask him what he can do for my eyelids… you know, since I’m already going through a surgery then why not do both LOL. He held the mirror infront of me, and said “What is there to do with your eyes? Your eyes are perfect already, you don’t need to do anything to it.” I think that was very sweet of him and gave me the impression that he’s not out to push or sell additional procedures to me.

I thanked Dr. Cha as he left. Proceeded to discuss the price with Alexa. The price quoted was really affordable too – I assumed that this was because they cater mostly to locals and does not focus on foreigners thus, do not charge ridiculous price.

I was really tired, especially a day after liposuction. And I am already very comfortable with the surgeon’s explanation & experience, and the overall positive vibe with the clinic that I decided to choose Wannabe Clinic!

Fortunately, they have an availability for surgery on the next day itself. I made my deposit and went back feeling absolutely assured and relieved! I was quite pleased with my decision and also the price I paid. And because I have already chosen to do my nose with Wannabe Clinic, I decided not to visit the remaining clinic for consultation.

..to be continued..

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PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE review evita? Highly considering their clinic but there’s like no info anywhere about them.... and the site seems to really emphasize that the doctor is a thoracic surgeon?! Kinda throws me off but their prices are so good!

 

[bunnylol]

bootyfulgirl said: ↑

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE review evita? Highly considering their clinic but there’s like no info anywhere about them.... and the site seems to really emphasize that the doctor is a thoracic surgeon?! Kinda throws me off but their prices are so good!

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I will soon!

 

[bunnylol]

Hey guys, it's been about 6 weeks post-op for me and I am back to share my photos.

I hope you guys keep in mind that I have said before that I requested for dramatic result because I find that dramatic nose suits me or on guys better.

Below is my Before photos - notice how it looked very bulbous and also deviated:



And here are my After photos - I now have a straighter nose, a shape which I really liked and Dr. Cha fixed my asymmetrical nose as well:




I am still swollen at this point of time - Revision Rhinoplasty takes even longer to deswell because of the repeated 'injuiry' over the same area and also all the scar tissues on the insides of the nose. Some may take up to two years to fully deswell. But I am glad to say that despite still being very swollen, I am happy with my results so far. I can't wait for the swelling to go down even further.

Do let me know if you have any questions and I will try my best to reply you as soon as I can!

 

[gentle-wind]

bunnylol said: ↑

Hey guys, it's been about 6 weeks post-op for me and I am back to share my photos.

I hope you guys keep in mind that I have said before that I requested for dramatic result because I find that dramatic nose suits me or on guys better.

Below is my Before photos - notice how it looked very bulbous and also deviated:

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And here are my After photos - I now have a straighter nose, a shape which I really liked and Dr. Cha fixed my asymmetrical nose as well:

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I am still swollen at this point of time - Revision Rhinoplasty takes even longer to deswell because of the repeated 'injuiry' over the same area and also all the scar tissues on the insides of the nose. Some may take up to two years to fully deswell. But I am glad to say that despite still being very swollen, I am happy with my results so far. I can't wait for the swelling to go down even further.

Do let me know if you have any questions and I will try my best to reply you as soon as I can!

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Thank you for sharing. I’m happy you found a good place to fix your nose.

 

[dice7074]

Love how your revision turned out!! Your profile pic is awesome!!

 

[lipstickarsenal]

bunnylol said: ↑

Hey guys, it's been about 6 weeks post-op for me and I am back to share my photos.

I hope you guys keep in mind that I have said before that I requested for dramatic result because I find that dramatic nose suits me or on guys better.

Below is my Before photos - notice how it looked very bulbous and also deviated:

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And here are my After photos - I now have a straighter nose, a shape which I really liked and Dr. Cha fixed my asymmetrical nose as well:

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I am still swollen at this point of time - Revision Rhinoplasty takes even longer to deswell because of the repeated 'injuiry' over the same area and also all the scar tissues on the insides of the nose. Some may take up to two years to fully deswell. But I am glad to say that despite still being very swollen, I am happy with my results so far. I can't wait for the swelling to go down even further.

Do let me know if you have any questions and I will try my best to reply you as soon as I can!

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Omg this looks amazing! I’ve been following you on then KKT chats and I’m so glad it worked out so well for you.

Also, thanks for introducing me to the After Plus+ Vitamin/ampoules. Seriously helped so much with deswelling along with the walking. We should start a thread on that lol.

Looking forward to your Evita review.

 

[bunnylol]

Gentle wind said: ↑

Thank you for sharing. I’m happy you found a good place to fix your nose.

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Thank you so much!

 

[bunnylol]

dice7074 said: ↑

Love how your revision turned out!! Your profile pic is awesome!!

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Thank you Dice7074! I hope you find a good surgeon for your surgery!

 

[bunnylol]

lipstickarsenal said: ↑

Omg this looks amazing! I’ve been following you on then KKT chats and I’m so glad it worked out so well for you.

Also, thanks for introducing me to the After Plus+ Vitamin/ampoules. Seriously helped so much with deswelling along with the walking. We should start a thread on that lol.

Looking forward to your Evita review.

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Omg, coming from you! You have amaaazing results tooooo! Yours completely changed you from good to better. Congrats on your successful surgery!

I'm glad that my recommendation works well for you and most of the people out there. Keep in touch

 

[bunnylol]

Hi All,

Today's officially two months post-op for my revision rhinoplasty with Dr. Cha at Wannabe Clinic!

To refresh your memory, I did revision with Wannabe Clinic on 9 March 2019. The purpose of this revision was to remove my L-shaped implant which was done in Thailand. On top of the removal of L-shaped implant, I also wanted to correct the slight nose deviation and also my bulbous nose tip.

I requested for a dramatic result because I feel that my overall features (prominent forehead, jawline and chin) will suit a prominent nose as well.

The overall change was to use an i-shaped implant. Ear & Septal cartilage for my tip!

I am still slightly swollen, more so on the right side of my nose. It's a little bit obvious in the morning just as I wake up, but will slowly settle down throughout the day and by night time it looks good.

So far I'm glad to say that I really love the shape of my nose! The best result will always be the one that you like Dr. Cha indeed did a great job for my case.

I've been busy with work with all the back to back meetings (urghh) but I'm happy to answer any of your questions and I will try my best to response as soon as I can.

Good luck in your clinic search!

 

[sweetalmonds]

bunnylol said: ↑

Hi All,

Today's officially two months post-op for my revision rhinoplasty with Dr. Cha at Wannabe Clinic!

To refresh your memory, I did revision with Wannabe Clinic on 9 March 2019. The purpose of this revision was to remove my L-shaped implant which was done in Thailand. On top of the removal of L-shaped implant, I also wanted to correct the slight nose deviation and also my bulbous nose tip.

I requested for a dramatic result because I feel that my overall features (prominent forehead, jawline and chin) will suit a prominent nose as well.

The overall change was to use an i-shaped implant. Ear & Septal cartilage for my tip!

I am still slightly swollen, more so on the right side of my nose. It's a little bit obvious in the morning just as I wake up, but will slowly settle down throughout the day and by night time it looks good.

So far I'm glad to say that I really love the shape of my nose! The best result will always be the one that you like Dr. Cha indeed did a great job for my case.

I've been busy with work with all the back to back meetings (urghh) but I'm happy to answer any of your questions and I will try my best to response as soon as I can.

Good luck in your clinic search!

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Hi, thanks for sharing your results!
Looking at your after pics, personally I think it looks really good without alar reduction. I am also from Singapore too, do you know where can I buy After Plus+ ? I am 4 days post op from rhinoplasty and this would help me a lot.

 

[bunnylol]

sweetalmonds said: ↑

Hi, thanks for sharing your results!
Looking at your after pics, personally I think it looks really good without alar reduction. I am also from Singapore too, do you know where can I buy After Plus+ ? I am 4 days post op from rhinoplasty and this would help me a lot.

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Hi sweetalmonds! Congratulations on having your surgery

You can get After Plus+ from any pharmacy especially the ones along Apgujeong and MVP. Most of the forumers got it at Mari Pharmacy - they are located near MVP.

I bought mine at my clinic

Hope you have a smooth recovery!!

 

[sweet-dreams]

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Hi sweetalmonds! Congratulations on having your surgery

You can get After Plus+ from any pharmacy especially the ones along Apgujeong and MVP. Most of the forumers got it at Mari Pharmacy - they are located near MVP.

I bought mine at my clinic

Hope you have a smooth recovery!!

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Hi , may I know when we should take the after plus , is it fine togather with the medication dr provide
or I should wait till I finish the medicine than afterplus thanks dear

 

[bunnylol]

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Hi , may I know when we should take the after plus , is it fine togather with the medication dr provide
or I should wait till I finish the medicine than afterplus thanks dear

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Hi Sweetdreams, you can take the After Plus+ supplement concurrently with your existing medications. I normally take the After Plus+ first, then wait 20 to 30 minutes before taking my prescribed medications