Had Rhinoplasty Done at Cocoline Korea + Semi-Comprehensive List of Clinics in Korea

[twocupcakes]

Ooh, I've been hoping to find some Cocoline reviews! What material did they use for your nose? I think the other consultation reviews here mention that the doctors at Cocoline favour rib cartilage?

 

[kerokero]

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Hi everyone, I'm not an influencer or corporation or paid to write any review, just a regular person sharing my thoughts.

I had rhinoplasty done at Cocoline Korea approximately 3 months ago and had a really good result so thought I would try to answer anyone's question here if you guys had any.

Basically I work in Asia so quite close to Korea so I flew there 2 times for consultations (approx 3-4 days each) and finally made a decision to go with Cocoline and flew there again (3rd time) to get it done there. But in between each trip I used Kakao to speak with the 3 clinics that I had chosen as my top 3. The conversations were super long, and I sent pictures back and forth, I also taught myself some photoshopping skills to try to predict the result that I wanted and I spoke extensively with Cocoline, The Plus, and Migo.

I stayed at Dormy Inn for the procedure and 7-10 days of rest. I would have stayed at an airbnb but on my 2nd visit the airbnb I got wasn't that great so I didn't want to risk paying for a long stay and not being able to sleep.

Here's a list of places I went in for consultation and what they quoted me (might be helpful for anyone going):
I will put stars next to the places I would recommend, for clinics I wouldn't recommend, I'm sorry but no comment
My recommendations are PURELY from my own opinion after spending a good chunk of time speaking with doctors and asking questions
Hanabi (rhino + alar reduction) = 4,845,000 KRW
Namu (rhino + alar) = 4.5m KRW
View (rhino + alar + lateral) = 7.5m KRW
TOP 3 *The Plus (rhino + alar) = 5m KRW <-- consulted with Dr Jeong, I would have went with him (or Migo) if not for Cocoline
Gowoonsasang (rhino) = 3.5m KRW and 800k KRW alar and 1m KRW for lateral
Dream = 3m KRW for closed rhino 5m KRW for open rhino
RECOMMEND *Kowon = 2.5m KRW rhino + alar reduction <-- very popular locally, as you can tell with the price they are local patient focused (only 1 doctor here sorry forgot his name, very friendly)
O&Young (rhino + alar) = 8m KRW
TOP 3 *Migo (rhino + alar) = 6.5 - 7m KRW using DCF instead of silicone (if you don't know DCF its diced cartilage and fascia, I would say we use it more in America since its your body's own material but in Korea most places will use silicone) I think it was around 4.2m KRW for silicone. Also I think the doctor's name was Doctor Kang.
Gaam (rhino) = 4m KRW
TOP 3 Cocoline (rhino + septumplasty (yes my septum inside my nose was deviated a lot haha..) = 6m KRW, I think rhinoplasty was 4 or 5m KRW <-- My surgeon's name was Chris Kim
April 31 = 9.5m KRW for silicone, 12m KRW for fascia (With DR KIM)
7.5m KRW for silicone, 10m KRW with fascia (With DR PARK)

And yea.. I think there might have been 1 or 2 clinics I forgot to note down.. but this is the gist of it.

As you can see the price range can vary.. A LOT.. and the choice of DCF or Silicone or Osteotomy or alar reduction or septumplasty or etc can change the price of your operation by quite a bit.

I have some pictures on my phone of before I had surgery and after I had surgery but I would like to photoshop my eyes so I'm not broadcasting myself on the internet.. so when I have time to get those up I will.

So why did I choose Cocoline and not The Plus or Migo? To be honest I think a lot of clinics could provide a good result (except a few I had reservations about) but I had access to the doctor directly at Cocoline and this is so so rare at clinics in Korea. Most of the time on Line or Kakao you're speaking with an admin or someone else and they might not give as clear an answer especially for very technical questions. And Chris was willing to speak with me day in and day out over every concern, over every photoshop (non photoshop) picture I sent over and answer to the best of his English ability (which is pretty good) my questions that I had.

My conversations with some clinics lasted weeks (if not months) so that was the dedication Chris had as a surgeon and his response showed he was as detailed as can be. So yea.. that was why I chose to go with him and I think it was the right decision. I won't know how the other clinics would have performed but at least for me.. the outcome was really really good, so I'm happy about that.

I should also warn you guys, the first few weeks you are going to look at your surgeon and think (omg.. are you sure this will turn out ok?) (what did you do to my nose..) and your face will be like this -_-

Well at least for me I was like -_- when my nose was first unbandaged. I was like Chris.. what did you do.. but give it time and it will turn out how you and your surgeon have envisioned it (hopefully haha...) at least I can say with confidence with Chris you will be in safe hands.

Anyways.. long post.. if you guys have any questions help post them here and I will try to answer whenever I have time.

I do remember seeing other people who visited Cocoline and had positive consultations but I'm not sure I've seen a post where someone actually went with Cocoline for surgery. So hopefully this sheds some light for you guys.

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Hi! I’m thinking of getting rhinoplasty by dr. Chris kim also. Can you send me your before and after?

 

[timewalker1]

Hi, how would Cocoline with Hanabi? I saw the 2 also ECT doctor

 

[imveryfat]

Sorry I haven’t been active here :[ got into a motorcycle accident and broke my tibia lol, was a being a bit too adventurous

For my bridge they used silicone, but my bridge was quite high near the middle but low near my eyes. So in between the eyes and down to the middle of my nose they used silicone somehow and made it straight from a profile view. Not sure how they did it since I had high points and low points to my side view. Magic.. lol

For my tip Chris used my septal cartilage inside my nose. Actually my septal cartilage was very deviated, but he was able to straighten it out as well and then take a part of it to make the tip a bit sharper.

I don’t think he favors one method over the other. It depends on your nose shape.

But in terms of hardness it goes

ear cartilage > cartilage from inside the nose (I think it’s called nasal septum, sorry this surgery was about 1 year ago so I’m not sure if the technical terms are right) > rib cartilage which is quite hard

if you do use a harder material it holds up better.. but you can feel it. Like now I can feel my tip and it’s not naturally soft like other people.

Like if you want to take a funny photo of your face pressed against the glass, don’t, your nose tip isn’t soft anymore. And I love taking funny photos :[

twocupcakes said: ↑

Ooh, I've been hoping to find some Cocoline reviews! What material did they use for your nose? I think the other consultation reviews here mention that the doctors at Cocoline favour rib cartilage?

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[imveryfat]

Hmm let me see if I can figure out photoshop again to block the rest of my face (I’m shy). I might have some old photos where I took it before surgery at different angles but I don’t want to send a before and after where it’s not apples to apples.

kerokero said: ↑

Hi! I’m thinking of getting rhinoplasty by dr. Chris kim also. Can you send me your before and after?

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[imveryfat]

To be honest.. this was 1 year ago. And hanabi was one of the first clinics I visited (according to my list I wrote down).

From what I remeber Hanabi felt more clinical. Well it’s hard to compare since Chris spent so much time talking to me on Line and we went over several different photoshop photos and what is realistic and what wasn’t. So.. my consultation with Chris went wayyyyy over just the 15-20 minutes in their office.

All other clinics I visited I had to speak to a rep, cocoline was the only clinic where I had access to the surgeon directly and not a sales/marketing person.

But from what I remember, Hanabi felt more clinical in and out. You have to pay for the head x ray and the doctor told me what all other doctor’s said which was my septum was deviated.

Yea.. sorry but it’s hard to compare to be honest. Cause Chris just spent so much time with me going over all the little details. I mean he even had his staff do their own photoshop and I critiqued it to say what I liked about mine better compared to his, and he came back with what was realistic or not, etc etc etc

All I can say is, it’s been a year now so my nose has settled for sure, it won’t change anymore. And I think what Chris did was pretty much what I asked for, which was something natural, similar to what I had before but with adjustments here and there. I wasn’t looking for any crazy changes to the nose, just something that enhances, not something that changes.

Now I can’t say other doctors aren’t able to do the same cause I didn’t go to other doctors.

So all I can say is, if you talk to Chris, and you’re really specific about what you want, and you’re really detailed. I’m quite certain Chris can achieve it (given you’re not being unrealistic). He will tell you flat out if you’re being unrealistic.

timewalker1 said: ↑

Hi, how would Cocoline with Hanabi? I saw the 2 also ECT doctor

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[timewalker1]

imveryfat said: ↑

To be honest.. this was 1 year ago. And hanabi was one of the first clinics I visited (according to my list I wrote down).

From what I remeber Hanabi felt more clinical. Well it’s hard to compare since Chris spent so much time talking to me on Line and we went over several different photoshop photos and what is realistic and what wasn’t. So.. my consultation with Chris went wayyyyy over just the 15-20 minutes in their office.

All other clinics I visited I had to speak to a rep, cocoline was the only clinic where I had access to the surgeon directly and not a sales/marketing person.

But from what I remember, Hanabi felt more clinical in and out. You have to pay for the head x ray and the doctor told me what all other doctor’s said which was my septum was deviated.

Yea.. sorry but it’s hard to compare to be honest. Cause Chris just spent so much time with me going over all the little details. I mean he even had his staff do their own photoshop and I critiqued it to say what I liked about mine better compared to his, and he came back with what was realistic or not, etc etc etc

All I can say is, it’s been a year now so my nose has settled for sure, it won’t change anymore. And I think what Chris did was pretty much what I asked for, which was something natural, similar to what I had before but with adjustments here and there. I wasn’t looking for any crazy changes to the nose, just something that enhances, not something that changes.

Now I can’t say other doctors aren’t able to do the same cause I didn’t go to other doctors.

So all I can say is, if you talk to Chris, and you’re really specific about what you want, and you’re really detailed. I’m quite certain Chris can achieve it (given you’re not being unrealistic). He will tell you flat out if you’re being unrealistic.

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than you for your reply

 

[fellxy]

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imveryfat said: ↑

To be honest.. this was 1 year ago. And hanabi was one of the first clinics I visited (according to my list I wrote down).

From what I remeber Hanabi felt more clinical. Well it’s hard to compare since Chris spent so much time talking to me on Line and we went over several different photoshop photos and what is realistic and what wasn’t. So.. my consultation with Chris went wayyyyy over just the 15-20 minutes in their office.

All other clinics I visited I had to speak to a rep, cocoline was the only clinic where I had access to the surgeon directly and not a sales/marketing person.

But from what I remember, Hanabi felt more clinical in and out. You have to pay for the head x ray and the doctor told me what all other doctor’s said which was my septum was deviated.

Yea.. sorry but it’s hard to compare to be honest. Cause Chris just spent so much time with me going over all the little details. I mean he even had his staff do their own photoshop and I critiqued it to say what I liked about mine better compared to his, and he came back with what was realistic or not, etc etc etc

All I can say is, it’s been a year now so my nose has settled for sure, it won’t change anymore. And I think what Chris did was pretty much what I asked for, which was something natural, similar to what I had before but with adjustments here and there. I wasn’t looking for any crazy changes to the nose, just something that enhances, not something that changes.

Now I can’t say other doctors aren’t able to do the same cause I didn’t go to other doctors.

So all I can say is, if you talk to Chris, and you’re really specific about what you want, and you’re really detailed. I’m quite certain Chris can achieve it (given you’re not being unrealistic). He will tell you flat out if you’re being unrealistic.

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what is chris Kim full name?

 

[flnxo]

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Fellxy said: ↑

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what is chris Kim full name?

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I believe his Korean name is Dr Kim Tae Hwan, also known as Dr Chris Kim.