chanelsaint Posted December 19, 2019 Author Posted December 19, 2019 You have to book surgery with them, you arent using their accommodation if you don't book surgery with them, that would make no sense what-so-ever. The VIP apartments are for their patients/clients. In my case I stayed only until I got my own accommodation. VIP clients get to stay at the VIP apartments because that is part of VIP's surgery package where you can heal minutes away from their clinic. If you try to stay at the VIP apartments and you have no desire to have surgery with them it looks tacky and they are going to tell you no, so don't try to do that if you were thinking that. The VIP treatment perks are all of these amenities, if you are not a VIP patient, you do not get VIP accommodation. My case is very rare, most people go through with their surgery, luckily, due to the circumstances- they let me stay a couple of days while I got my own accommodation. Usually, my situation doesn't happen. In conclusion: the only people entitled to access to the VIP apartments are VIP patients; why would they let you stay there for free when there are other patients who actually get their surgery and desire upscale amenities? If you are not a VIP patient recovering from surgery, you do not get access to the VIP apartments. VIP is very upscale compared to many other clinics, act accordingly. xo
chanelsaint Posted December 19, 2019 Author Posted December 19, 2019 OMG lol they got back to me finally after 18 hours and I booked a consult but I didn't make it to the appointment because my other consultations ran long. One clinic didn't answer me in time so I just walked right on in , and I was able to get a consult. Lmk how everything works out with Girin. xo
chanelsaint Posted December 19, 2019 Author Posted December 19, 2019 Also. Update: VIP gave me some beauty treatments to make up for the inconveniences. I'm still sad that I couldn't go through with the surgery with them because I've been planning this trip to go to VIP for years, and I am SO picky I knew that Dr Lee is the only one who I trusted with my revision rhinoplasty. Unfortunately we had too many differences that couldn't be compromised on. I'm really so sad about that because I really like him and wanted him to do my surgery. So my advice is: unless you're 100% certain that you want the surgery, to come in person to do the consultation first, and then come back to get the surgery if they can't fit you in during your travel time; I know it seems like a lot of travel but it's only two trips to korea instead of one trip to korea. Also, the amenities they offer are VERY good: (if you book the surgery) complimentary airport service, VIP apartment (their Nanny comes to visit daily to do the housework for you- she even bought fresh fruit for me before I came because I'm vegan... the staff is SO nice) , overnight at the hospital so nurses can watch you after your surgery, all testing: EKG, blood work, xrays, deswelling treatments, and post op care. Unfortunately, it just didn't work out for me, but I'm sure others will have a more positive experience. In the end, it all came down to: 1- the scheduling/accommodation snafus and lack of communication leaving a sour taste in my mouth, and 2- couldn't align my goals with the dr's aesthetics; points that I thought were relayed previously in the beginning stages, weren't relayed- therefore we were on two entirely different books, forget pages, during the consultation. That being said, VIP has no shortage of patients, their clinic was the busiest one I've been to; after this experience, I still think the quality of VIP services and the skillsets of the surgeon are simply unmatched; if you want a safe surgery and luxury accommodations with a highly skilled doctor, Dr. Lee is the one to do it. Now, I'm ok with how everything played out and happy that Chloe took over and made things better than how they started. This was a good learning experience for me and I think the staff learned a few things as well so I doubt anyone will ever have this same situation now that they're on their p's and q's. Thank you all for your responses to my crazy azz rollercoaster ride of a story lol but it was a happy ending thank goodness. That's all. xo
mazikeen Posted December 19, 2019 Posted December 19, 2019 I had the augmentation revised, so no pics unfortunately. This is the first I`m hearing of Chloe ever having a nose job. Did she have full rib or silicone implant? No way she has her cute feminine nose from full rib and def not Dr. Lee. I don`t trust consultants at these Korean clinics. They`re always hustling to get patients. Dr. Lee is not that good. His radix is too high, bridge too high and he doesn`t blend the nose to suit your features. His noses are bulky, more suited to masculine than feminine features.
chanelsaint Posted December 19, 2019 Author Posted December 19, 2019 Omg can I see your nose? Chloe had a tiny nose to begin with before any surgery and she said it's still too small even after the rhinoplasty. He did her nose many years ago and she said she only trusts him. I'm not sure if she has rib. Chloe told me a lot of teas that benefited her no way so I'm sorry, I don't believe she's lying. This is why people need to realize the limitations of their own skin and nasal structures; Chloe's rhinoplasty result (whether she had it done by Dr. Lee or not, rib, silicone, or whatever she may have had) will never be anywhere close to a thick-skinned patient's result with a large nose- some people's noses are small/cute to begin with so they have an advantage and their results come out better because the tissues and bones are easier for the surgeon to work with; in the end it really all comes down to genetics and how your nasal structures can be altered safely without compromising the integrity of your ethnic features. Some people simply don't like their ethnic features, :/ - BUT your results are always going to depend on what you started with; some people's genetics combine in a more (subjectively) attractive way from the beginning so you can't compare and contrast results with someone who started with a totally different than your own and who possibly had different surgical techniques used for their surgery. I saw one girl leave a review for Dr Lee and although she was initially extremely happy, she got mad that she could see her natural ethnic nose coming through after the healing process and she wanted a revision for that reason :/ - I strongly feel that there is absolutely nothing wrong with having an ethnic nose, but some people are uncomfortable with having ethnic features sadly- they don't want refinement, they want a DRASTIC change but their skin/strong features don't allow for that- some people would literally change races if they could... eeek! I'm so sorry that you don't like your nose (rib can take years to heal, I had my first rib rhino in 2017 and I feel as though it's just now healed; I have thick skin but my nose is cute (not small lol it's the large type of cute but I had a large nose to begin with), maintained my ethnic integrity, and no breathing problems, good result from a primary but needs some refining). The good thing is that you can have your nose corrected; perhaps you should ask them to remove the rib and take you back as close as possible to your natural nose but slightly refined? I agree that I would not want a high bridge either, what do you mean about your nose not being blended? I think you should get the rib taken out (if possible) and get a tip-plasty and let the nose settle/shrink-wrap around the new nasal structures, everything will be fine! I know your unhappy right now but things will get better! xo
mazikeen Posted December 20, 2019 Posted December 20, 2019 This is a beautifully blended in nose. The bridge, tip projection all blend in with her features. Not exaggerated like VIP. Look at how beautiful her profile is. Compare to VIP results: What the heck? Who wants such a profile? Look at the projection? Look at the high radix and the high projection of the nose. The lady below`s profile looks better b4 than after. Look at how ridiculously long and high the nose looks like and that is the reason he pushes for a midface augmentation to balance this out. The unnatural high radix in the first pic. Horrendous results for the kind of money they ask for. PS: Don`t be tempted to go to Dr. Hamilton. He used to be good but his work has deteriorated drastically.
chanelsaint Posted December 22, 2019 Author Posted December 22, 2019 You just exemplified different results of different aesthetics and surgical techniques; there is nothing wrong with any of the facial/rhinoplasty work done in the photos you provided (in my humble opinion) they all make sense to me (perhaps it's because that's just the way my brain works; I'm able to to see, understand, and appreciate things from different perspectives)... If showing different ways of achieving different results sourced from separate entities was your goal then you've achieved just that... I think you disliked the outcome of the surgical technique on yourself therefore you're speaking against the facility you chose to have surgery with; you more than grasp the aesthetic and surgical technique of Dr Lee specifically, why is it that you chose to have surgery with him although you so clearly understood his aesthetics? Are there functional issues with your rhinoplasty? Can you show us photos of your result? There has to be something else other than you just not liking how the result of the technique looks on you because you're going so hard in the forums about this. I totally understand how it feels like to be disappointed in a cosmetic result, and my heart truly goes out to you because there's a grieving process involved no matter how much other people try to downplay it because they've never been in your shoes (or perhaps some people understand but the way they articulate that just adds fuel to your suffering)- everyone deserves to be happy with their surgery results. I understand that you are unhappy with your results and your feelings are more than valid and you have every right to them, but I'm still curious as to why you chose to proceed with the surgery if you knew the doctor didn't share an aesthetic similar to your own? (And girl you are a trip about that Dr. Hamilton comment lol, I watched the decline over the years myself... I have no words in the best way possible lmaooooo!!!)
mazikeen Posted December 22, 2019 Posted December 22, 2019 This is what I asked for: this was my nose b4 So you see this was not beyond Dr. Lee `s scope. I have a small face like the 2 ladies above so minimal tip projection and bridge is key to keeping the balance. I told him exactly that at consultation and was assured by Dr. Lee this wasn`t a problem. All I needed was the bridge to be raised just a few mm & a very slight projection. But lo & behold, I got a coat hanger for a nose, my radix was so high, smack in the middle of the forehead giving me beady eyes and that mid face augmentation which was supposed to "harmonize" my features made it worse. And I`m not the only one who hates their VIP results. I`m currently in contact with 3 other patients who had surgery at VIP and they all have the same complaints, so this isn`t a figment of my imagination. The problem we all have is finding a surgeon who is willing to revise Dr. Lee`s work. No one wants to touch my nose coz he went overboard. Currently searching for Reconstructive Surgeons to undo this mess.
flnxo Posted April 30, 2020 Posted April 30, 2020 Sorry to hear about your experience with VIP. I’m after a similar result (from the after pictures you posted). I’m currently researching for my primary (with complications from previous use of calcium filler). Have read lots of reviews on Habani, Dr Jin and Cocoline (all ENT’s). Have you consulted with them? They’re my top 3 at the moment. Have also emailed The Plus, yet to receive a reply from them.
mazikeen Posted May 11, 2020 Posted May 11, 2020 Hey. I have heard of Hanabi and also like the results but I hear surgey is under sedation which is scary lol, I wanna sleep and wake up when all is over. Dr. Jin has mixed reviews & I haven`t seen concrete results from anyone so I`m on the fence about him. Will def get in touch with Cocoline and The Plus, thanks for the tip.
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