neednewnose Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 At least you heard from Dr. Wang. I never have or will. I got a quote of 100,000RMB to 120,000RMB. The notion China is cheaper doesn't appear to be true. There was someone on Dr. 90210 who only does noses I used to want to see, I think he charges less! He does know he's in China right, not Bev Hills? There's also the hassle and added cost of visa into China. I don't get how he's so busy. Must be a lot of wealthy locals, cause these are seriously inflated prices. Just a few months ago someone reported to have used donor rib, which is more expensive. Saying he was about mid range for Korea and not as much as well known US doctors. I should've known if people were being quoted $10K for silicone it'd be absurd. I assumed he charged a lot for procedures he preferred not to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trixie_lettizia Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Hi ) may I ask which clinic and doctor you talking about that do the Caucasian nose type? Is it in Korea? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wai Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Hi all, I will be going to Seoul sometime this December, so if any of you are interested in sharing the cost of the hotel accommodation please PM me. Translation is not going to be an issue since I will have a Korean friend who will accompany me to all clinics. For some of you who have expressed interest in O&Young, they now have an English translator at their clinic. His name is Joon and you can call and request to speak to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddalgi Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 hey, wai im considering around that time too. maybe we could go together? im also pretty versed in korean but it would be awesome to have another person that is fluent. ♡ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddalgi Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 I cant pm you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddalgi Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 this is what worries me about the premaxilla implant; everyone thats done it complains about how its made their smile weird. I also dont want the upper part looking bulky? it looks great from the side and at the 45 angle but the front is just off to me. looks like theyve stuffed chewing tobacco or something. but I suppose that's the trade off .. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neednewnose Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 That's a funny way of putting it. I had no examples and went along with the doctor. I haven't noticed from the front. Side I really have to analyze or have it captioned that was done. Not sure if it's different with your own cartilage, but I don't like the feeling of implants (silicone or Goretex). It sits very high on the gums and since it rubs against, you have a high awareness of it. Actually, it felt like those wax lips. Imagine shoving that above your teeth. Maybe the feeling disappears after a while, I had mine less than 2 months. I can't see why they can't just skip it and project the tip more. I have heard people say it adds length to the upper lip. I didn't have mine long enough to know, but it hurt when it pierced through! I also really hate the scars so high in the mouth, they didn't heal well. If you have it done, be aware it's possible it may need to be removed. If the doctor relied on it as a frame, then removal may shift the nose. I'm inquiring about having the philtrum reduced during rhinoplasty too now. Not completely sure though. Hate to have more visible scars. Have you decided upon who you'll see in Korea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddalgi Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 yeah, ive seen and heard about the philtrum lengthening which I don't like. this means ill have to get that area shortened somehow and im sure it will leave a visible scar since any surgery to the mouth area scars easily. and that sounds so painful! all the ones ive come across were cartilage and no one complained about sharp pains. still looking around. I tend to be overly picky so, as of right now, still unsure :/ if I cant pick my top 5 or even 3 by this december, im not going to do it. ive even given fillers a thought, because then if I don't like it, it can metabolize 6-9 months or even have it dissolved quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlusio Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Sorry i realized i have less than 10 posts.I think i can answer pm now. The premaxilla augmentation can be done without inserting some kind of graft. My nasolabial angle remains the same even though the graft was removed during my revision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyy Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Hey guys, Been a silent reading of the asian nose job threads for over 2 years (yes really lol), finally going over to korea this Friday for surgery. Based on my research I have narrowed down to consulting with JW, TL and April 31. Also going to insist on not having artificial implants for my nose augmentation because im a guy and i feel implants don't look good on most guys... Would be posting my experience and reviews here just to give something back since I've learned alot from other's experiences here too. I'm on Kakao (Sammy122) if there are any questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkychoco Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 ^actually implants look good on guys because you have sharper features than girls, it's just that in Korea they make implants too high on some guys especially those Ulzzangs. too obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginan Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 This is a great thread! I'd be so nervous to go out to the Philippines, I'll likely be using a surgeon stateside (I'm in California). What I'm most worried about is the thickness of my nasal skin, I was researching here and saw that thick skin precludes the creation of a delicate nasal tip? Has anyone else heard this? Here's the web page that talks about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddalgi Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 I've spoke to many surgeons about this and that is the case. They can sculpt and suture to the sharpest degree but if you have thick skin, its not going to show all the facets of the tip work. If you look at a typical caucasian nose, you'll see the cartilage outlines; compared to your typical asian, its very smooth. Also, Asians just have very weak and not a whole lot of cartilage to work with thus, another huge factor as to why Asians usually can't acheive that caucasian type of nose. Not that everyone wants that look but, just projecting the info. out. Another huge factor is just your bone structure. Asians have a very flat bone structure so, you can place all these grafts and what not but if the base is sunken into the face, you cant really get that optimal projection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neednewnose Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 I'm very picky myself and need to decide. Your choices would definitely be worth considering to me. I was looking into fillers to raise facial scarring. I gave up when I heard they can create unevenness (not completely dissolve) and calcification. Not sure if that's true of all fillers and when used on the nose. I haven't much luck avoiding side effects, so overly cautious now! Regarding premax aug making the smile odd. If you smile big, it does shorten and spread the philitrum so I can see that being restricted with implant there. I'm uncertain about shortening philitrum, since I don't want a 'gummy' smile. That area doesn't move much or show upper teeth when I talk, but shows teeth well when I smile. Anyone shorten philitrum with rhino? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddalgi Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 I think shortening the philtrum would equate to a lip lift(?)-which I am totally against. I've heard and seen so many bad results from this procedure (unevenness of the lip and obvious scarring around the nose base). Luckily, I chickened out last minute before getting it done (wanted more of the red part of my lips to show) and very glad I did. My 2 other friends went ahead and got it done and they both regret it because their lips are asymmetrical and have that hideous scar on the base of their noses which they have to keep concealing with makeup. Keep in mind we all went to a VERY well-known specialist in Beverly Hills (also, don't be fooled by most of the B&A's online for this procedure. Mostly all of these people have make up on or have gone through extensive sessions of laser treatments- always research the facts!). Not saying he isn't skilled but, it's a very tricky procedure from what I've made of it. Anyhow, I'm more-so considering just getting more filler on my upper lip (which was also advised to me by several other specialists) if I do consider or get the implant so I don't have extra scarring and the risk of asymmetry. But yeah, if anything else, fillers will be my default and there's low risk for that. How big of a scar is it? Definitely look up surgeons that are board certified, if not double board certified that specialize with injections and check their percentiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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