asian nose job 2

[bbgurly]

Lastly, I forgot to ask if you went to other doctors for consultations?

Like OnYoung, or Dr Jung?

If so, please let us know your experiences with them??

 

[beautiful_nose]

Yes, it's a different Dr. Lee than houseoftaylor. My dr. lee was from banobagi =)

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Beutiful nose,
you and House oftaylor talking about the same doctor?
I think it is different Dr Lee right???

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[beautiful_nose]

Taylor! it's BT =) I'm so glad to see your post, hope you and J are doing well. Wished I could have spent more time with you girls. The last chat we had could have gone forever!!! haha

p.s. I had to use another account name since I could no longer sign into my past user name :s so weird.

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Hi all:

Its time for an update. I had a revision nose job with rib cartilage at VIP and i can tell you that it is well worth the trip.

One emphasis of VIP is top notch service. Unlike BK where you'll feel like your in a factory being quickly shoved out of the building, VIP is different. They actually truly care for you. You will actually see the doctor often. every morning he will steralize your nose and examine it, and i mean everyday (except sunday where they are closed).

The nurses are sweet and the other workers there are really friendly, its like one big family. Also joann does the best she can to help you out. I don't think you can find this sort of service in any other clinic.

Now moving on the the nose. I used rib for my entire nose. One really good thing i have to have to have to mention is that the incison site is hidden. Its good that dr lee uses this technique. He makes the incison under your breast and uses an endoscope to find the 7th rib to harvest which takes great time but is worth it if you hit the beach in your bikini. I don't think any other surgeon does this since it takes too long for them and they make make other money with that time. But dr lee is different, he has this thing where he goes for like satisfaction or something. He doesnt seem to care about the money, he seems to just have some passion for doing the surgeries he does.

Many, many, many surgeons will talk you out of using rib. Reason is that alot of them dont have the skill so they would prefer to be on the safe side and use implants. They might try to convince you that theres complications and all this other stuff but then when you ask them about implants, remember to ask if they can guarantee it for a life time. Because no surgeon in the world will be able to say silicon or goretex can last a life time. Implants are good for people who know and are prepared to go through another surgery maybe 4 or even 20 years down the track, but theres no telling when that extrusion or contraction will start. It happens when it happens and noone really knows when.

So moving on the downside of using rib. Yes, there are down sides. The bad thing is that during the first 2 nights you will feel very very very uncomfortable. The pain is bearable just dont try any sit ups. But the discomfort is pretty high. However after that faze you will be fine and recovering faster and faster as time goes. So be prepared for this, but other than that i cant really think of any bad reasons of not using rib, after all it is a part of your body your just...hrmmmz shifting it to your nose ahaha. You can also tell people your not plastic like truthfully because rib is not plastic.

I asked for a really high height so he gave me 6mm. Im just hoping it becomes more symetrical but just looking at it it looks symetrical but when i feel it its not perfect straight. So thats the only worry ill have.

In an all honest opinion, i do think VIP is worth the visit. even if your just going for a consult add them to your list because other doctors in seoul will convnce you to use silicon or goretex. Why? Simple, because its one of the fastest money makers. Shoving a piece of plastic up someones nose doesnt take long compared to finding a rib through an endoscope, harvesting it, shaping it then finally adding it to your nose. These rib procedures are not financially profiting for big clinics, its much easier to just deal with 10 silicon patients a day and make triple the money of two rib surgeries. So its quite rare that youd come across doctors who use rib in seoul. Other than VIP, onyoung and dr jung i cant really think of any.

Im trying to remain as objective as i can ahaha, pretty hard when you get pampered at VIP lol. With their daily facials, hair wash and free food ahaha. Anyway, seriously speaking they are honestly a good clinic and im posting this to let you know there are options out there other than silicon and goretex, im deeply suprised at how i oversaw that in my primary nose job. The doctor at samsung talked me out of it. But im glad that i used it for my revision, well thus so far.

I'll keep updating. So, so far iam happy, but the final result comes in months later, until then. i'll try remain reserved and express opinions that arent impulsive.

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[houseoftaylor]

BBgurly@

Hi, the hospital stay is in a room with beds, tv and internet pc. You will have to stay here for 2 nights. There are two rooms which is shared with one other person and one other room that is private like with only one bed. But its always nice to share with someone so you can talk to them and not feel so lonely. You will be able to get up and around like 5 hours after the operation. But its just such a hassle because you have to wheel around that iv thing with you everywhere u go so i chose to stay in bed. I couldn't find onyoung so i didnt go to them and with dr jung when i got to seoul i was told he went to LA so yeh. I think Dr jung is like an ent doctor though so he specializes in deformed noses like car crashes, if your born with a deformed nose e.t.c not sure if he is really really good with shaping noses for cosmetic purposes though. From what i heard it will be pretty hard with onyoung since they dont speak english and they dont let you stay overnight after the surgery. Sorry, i can't send pics for privacy reasons, but i can say i think im still swallon.


beautiful_nose@

Hey, it was really nice talking to you that night =]
Hows your nose going? Are headaches related to the nose though becuase i havent heard of that symptom before. Why dont you try call dr lee from banobagi? Hope everything is ok.

 

[beautiful_nose]

Hi Taylor =)

Well I already emailed him but it always takes a few days for his response. So I figured I'd ask another member who also went to him.

Who knows, maybe I'm just stressed about my nose, and I just want recovery to be over with already.

So when are you girls going home? have you done anymore shopping??

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BBgurly@

Hi, the hospital stay is in a room with beds, tv and internet pc. You will have to stay here for 2 nights. There are two rooms which is shared with one other person and one other room that is private like with only one bed. But its always nice to share with someone so you can talk to them and not feel so lonely. You will be able to get up and around like 5 hours after the operation. But its just such a hassle because you have to wheel around that iv thing with you everywhere u go so i chose to stay in bed. I couldn't find onyoung so i didnt go to them and with dr jung when i got to seoul i was told he went to LA so yeh. I think Dr jung is like an ent doctor though so he specializes in deformed noses like car crashes, if your born with a deformed nose e.t.c not sure if he is really really good with shaping noses for cosmetic purposes though. From what i heard it will be pretty hard with onyoung since they dont speak english and they dont let you stay overnight after the surgery. Sorry, i can't send pics for privacy reasons, but i can say i think im still swallon.


beautiful_nose@

Hey, it was really nice talking to you that night =]
Hows your nose going? Are headaches related to the nose though becuase i havent heard of that symptom before. Why dont you try call dr lee from banobagi? Hope everything is ok.

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[whoosah]

You really made me consider about going for an implant using rib. But I am not good at enduring the paint and doctor's gear, especially needles, freak me out.

Could you share more details of how the rib was harvested? Like:
+ did they put you to sleep or just numbed the area?
+ How did you feel during the procedure? was it hurtful?

And when Dr Lee did you nose, did he anesthetize you?

Thanks in advance for your answer. And please keep updating how you are doing.

 

[angelfern]

Hi gals, you can view this youtube & related videos on Rhinoplasty using autologous rib cartilage. It's rather informative.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IESqVYwl3LA&feature=related

quite graphic, my sis chose not to see it. LOL.

 

[mathmath]

Hi HouseOfTaylor, can I ask how much does the total surgery cost you?
In terms of the flight tickets, surgery fees, staying in there, food cost, everything.
Cause I'm really interested to get my first nose job done there and I really want to be prepared for everything!
Hehe, thanks!

 

[houseoftaylor]

Whoosah @

Hi, Well i myself is really scared of needles. First thing you have to have to realise is that you will go through many needles and tolerated pain. Blood test involves needles, 2 days worth of antibiotics involves needles and the anesthesia as well. Just make sure they get the right vein because if they do, it doesnt hurt even a bit. They put you to sleep with IV drip anesthesia and honestly i did not feel him cutting through me or anything. After the surgery it was already 5 hours after the operation, i woke up and was like did we even start. Everything was such a blurr. I dont even remember how i got to my room.

But all in all, i think the pain is higher with rib than using implants but the benefits outweigh the cons.






MathMath @
Hi, i think i brought quite alot with me. I bought like 2 suitcases worth of clothes, shoes e.t.c

It probably came down to about $13 500USD, this was because i bought expensive airfares that i kept changing dates with and it cost quite a bit to change it. But I think you will be more than fine with about $11 000 if yours is primary rib case. Mine was revision, thats why.

 

[fishball]

angela_baby said: ↑

Hi everyone,
i will be in Korea from August 4- 11 for my eye surgery( dr Kwon) and rhinoplasty( by dr Jung). I gonna stay at Sunshine Hotel( in Gangnam near most of plastic clinics). Does anyone want to share a hotel room with me? I can speak english, germany and vn. Plz contact me

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I will also be there for surgery during the same time as you!
Shall we meet??? I intend to go consultation on 4-Aug, and do on 5-Aug.
Dr Jung is also in my consideration set!
I can speak English and a little Korean. Will be staying with my friend in Gangnam! email me at [email protected]! =)

 

[whoosah]

houseoftaylor said: ↑

Hi, Well i myself is really scared of needles. First thing you have to have to realise is that you will go through many needles and tolerated pain. Blood test involves needles, 2 days worth of antibiotics involves needles and the anesthesia as well. Just make sure they get the right vein because if they do, it doesnt hurt even a bit. They put you to sleep with IV drip anesthesia and honestly i did not feel him cutting through me or anything. After the surgery it was already 5 hours after the operation, i woke up and was like did we even start. Everything was such a blurr. I dont even remember how i got to my room.

But all in all, i think the pain is higher with rib than using implants but the benefits outweigh the cons.

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geeezzz. How did you get over the fear? did you have any mental preparation? So you were asleep during both rip harvesting and nose job. Was the pain from rib harvesting really bad? could you move afterward?

 

[houseoftaylor]

Whoosah said: ↑

geeezzz. How did you get over the fear? did you have any mental preparation? So you were asleep during both rip harvesting and nose job. Was the pain from rib harvesting really bad? could you move afterward?

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I have to establish that i have a really bad phobia with needles like this was my first blood test that i could remember. While your going through it it feels scary and all but after all that is finished you'll be like it wasnt that bad.

The harvesting and all that stuff with the rib was not extremely painful. It's tolerateable pain, like it will only hurt when you do stupid things like purposely breathe in really really deep or get up too often. On the firt 2 nights it will hurt for like 3 seconds when you try get up from the bed but it only lasts a little then it wont hurt.

The bad part was never harvesting the rib, for me it was the whole needle faze. So if you can handle needles then you'll do fine.

Also! If you've had a kid, this surgery will be a joke for you.

 

[whoosah]

houseoftaylor said: ↑

I have to establish that i have a really bad phobia with needles like this was my first blood test that i could remember. While your going through it it feels scary and all but after all that is finished you'll be like it wasnt that bad.

The harvesting and all that stuff with the rib was not extremely painful. It's tolerateable pain, like it will only hurt when you do stupid things like purposely breathe in really really deep or get up too often. On the firt 2 nights it will hurt for like 3 seconds when you try get up from the bed but it only lasts a little then it wont hurt.

The bad part was never harvesting the rib, for me it was the whole needle faze. So if you can handle needles then you'll do fine.

Also! If you've had a kid, this surgery will be a joke for you.

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Thank you so much for replying. I myself have a very bad needle-phobia too. I think not only needles but the whole hospital-atmostphere. Looking at the surgery gear only, makes me quite sick ( although I handle the pain better. I've had any kid though.

And you said there were 2 days worth of antibiotics involved needles; what exactly did they do to you?

I might have to find some books about overcoming needle phobia any suggestion?

 

[whoosah]

I have found something really promising for needle phobics: Dr Numb Cream at www.DrNumb.com. It eases the pain when the needle goes in. It can also be your mental assurance,like your security blanket, when you have to deal with needles. It looks like I will be going Korea next year now

 

[babi3tiger]

Does anybody know the website for dream clinic. I'm interested in getting my nose revision there