Asian Nose Job 3

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destiny1682 said: ↑

So I've had a few people email/Pm me about my experience with diced cartilage wrapped in fascia at VIP recently. I've had my first rhinoplasty done last year in march was decided to use this method because my original bridge is already high and was told my using my autologous tissue will be better and safer for me...plus using rib is to drastic. 3 months after the procedure I've developed a pretty huge bump on my right side and have indented grooves along the sides of my nose. I went and email Joann my concern (i live in Korea) and also point it out to Dr.Lee. They said to wait and come back at my 6 months post op since if I were to get a revision I had to wait until then. I've counted every day until my 6 months because I was so ashamed of my ugly nose and had to wear a hat every day since my bumps and grooves showed after the swelling subsided. So 6 month came around and I went back, I was so upset with Joann for having the audacity to tell me that I had to expect some unevenness using diced and wrap because I cannot expect the surface to be smooth like silicon. I told her I understand but it does not give my reasons to have indented grooves along the sides and the bump. So I went and talk to dr. Lee and he agreed that the bump needs to be removed but the sides he kinda brushed it aside. Either way, I had no choice but to wait a year since I was pregnant and had to wait till I had my baby to get any type of revision. I was told that the revision will be FOC since it was "their" fault. I made sure I kept all emails between the clinic and I for future reference.

A few months ago I called and scheduled my appointment. Chloe gave me a date and said I will have a consultation before my surgery. I wanted to make sure that they are still honoring their words of it being FOC, and surely they did. I took the 2-3 hour train ride there ..when I got there they took me across the street to get blood work done. Then I was whisk in the recovery room. This was the private room...last time I was there I was in the semi-private room, the room with a bathroom. Anyways, they prepped me....shaved my nose hair and I got dressed and put my things away. They said Dr.Lee was behind but I was ok with it and I spent the next hour or so on my iPad. Dr. Lee came in and asked what I wanted...I showed him the bump and the grooves. He acted like he didn't feel nor see the indented grooves. I pulled Chloe's hand and I placed them on the missing part and even she felt it and thus explained it to Dr.Lee in Korean. I think he was offended because he is trying to play dumb (don't know why). So he left after I saw him for a few mins. I went to the surgery room and had pictures taken and they prepped me (argh I was stabbed 7 times)...the IV was finally in and everything was ready to go. I asked the nurse if I was able to see Dr.Lee again because I didn't feel comfortable that he knew whAt I wanted fixed. Dr. Lee and Chloe came and asked me again what I wanted. I said I wanted to take the bump down (it was so big he agreed) and get the sides fix. He kept on telling me "it's ok" "it's ok" umm..no it's not ok. I grabbed both his hands and run it along the sides of the nose and like a champion he cannot deny that it was in fact indented. I even pulled Chloe's hand and did it after his. I was sick of him pretending not to understand what I wanted done. So they talked in Korean for a few mins and FINALLLLLLLLY dr. lee admitted to me that the first time when I had it done he ran out of my cartilage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thus..there are missing grooves along the sides. I felt really good (and pissed) at that point because I knew I wasn't insane...then I was like ok I just want it fixed. So the ****ty part is that he said I needed to remove everything and do silicon. I am not a doctor...so I was like umm...can you just harvest more cartilage and just fill in the sides? He said no cause supposedly what I have on my nose already is "one piece" and he couldn't add onto it. I was really disappointed cause I didn't know what to believe, I still kept my stance and didn't want to do silicon. BECAUSE, I paid a **** load more money to use my autologous tissue and I wanted the "benefits" of not having any types of infection from silicon. Dr. Le was getting very frustrated...I was slowly loosing my stance too since my body was already strapped down and prepared for surgery. Then, Chloe mentioned fillers. At this point I kind of gave up cause I knew I didn't want to remove what I had and do silicon and I also didn't want to just leave the grooves...but I had no ore choice according to Dr. lee. I felt cornered and was out of option so I opted for fillers. I asked if it was permanent and she said no, it lasted about a year then gets absorb. I just agreed it that . So....after surgery they wheeled me into the recovery room. I don't know how long I was out but the Chinese receptionist came in and told me if I could get up then I could go home. I was like what?? I can't stay the night to recovery (considering it was now in the evening and I was drugged up, plus I didn't make plans for anyone to pick me up). She said I couldn't stay there cause they were going to expect someone in the morning...I said can't I stay just until the morning since I knew I had to get my bandage changed and looked out. She said no. So....after my surgery drugged and looked like a mess I had to drag myself to the train and took the 2.5 HR train ride home. I can honestly say I only went back 2-3 times for bandage change. I was so sick of how I was treated..both times I waited about an hour just to have dr. Lee change my bandage. I told myself **** IT, since then I stopped going back for any post opt care nor have I been in contact with them.

so...you guys want to know how the results are? I admit the bump does look better but my grooves are still there and easily seen. I think he added fillers more to my radix area. I am just so disappointed with them and had such a horrible experience. Luckily I live here in Korea so I did not pay the 1500-2500$ plane ticket over or else I'll definitely raise hell.

So..at least he finally admitted to me that he ran out of cartilage an stop pretending like there was he didn't know what the missing grooves are. I regret ever getting my nose done and I regret dealing with VIP. I know some people who had rib there love their results. Maybe it's just me...maybe I am the oddball. I just wanted to share my experiences after a few people try contacting me.

Annie

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OMG .. OMG .. How horrible they are .. I can feel your pain Thanks for sharing your exp... have you try consult with other clinics how to fix it ? Good luck and all the best..

 

[sua-mui]

@ destiny1682: Sorry for your case..., how they solve the problem very unprofessional
Wish your nose will be success this time
I did consult with Dr. Suh from JW. He advice for my case is increase 3mm bridge, and repair tiplasty (smaller) . Using my nose’s cartilage together with silicon. Anyone also use yourself nose’s cartilage for nose job, please give some inf . many thanks in advance

 

[destiny1682]

I am not doing anything with my nose..just accepting it the way it is. Good luck all.

 

[gacktgoodbye]

Nosejob said: ↑

Hi Lexethan,

Yes, you are correct, but I won't use my own rib, because I don't want another incision or scar on my body. Furthermore, I'm an athlete, and it might affect how I perform when I do sports. I've played sports my whole life, and I don't want to heighten the risk of shattered ribs, just because for cosmetic reasons, I had a 3 inch piece of rib taken out. And by sports, I mean basketball, swimming, martial arts, weight lifting, tennis, cardio exercises, etc. I'm very active, so it's important I keep the core of my body intact, otherwise, the repercussions may be insurmountable. With all this said, I'd like to give cadaver rib a try, or better yet, something that will make my nose look natural on my face. Again, make sure your MD understands that you want a natural look and not something that would attract unwanted negative attention.

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do they really take out 3 inch of rib? from my consultation it seems like the scar is only a few cm long i hadn't reaize that much cartilage is removed

 

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destiny1682 said: ↑

I am not doing anything with my nose..just accepting it the way it is. Good luck all.

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My ring finger is too long, so I'm thinking about cutting it in half!!!

 

[sesamekiss]

Nosejob said:

My ring finger is too long, so I'm thinking about cutting it in half!!!

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That was a bit unnecessary?

 

[nosejob]

sesamekiss said: ↑

That was a bit unnecessary?

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Why? Do you think I'm joking...

My hands are oddly deformed and I'm going to the UCLA clinic to get it fixed.

Here:

http://plasticsurgery.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=100

I guess you could say I'm getting a hand job.

All joking aside...I'm not kidding...

 

[mikdie]

koishiikat said: ↑

Hey Mik,

Thanks for sharing! I look forward to reading your posts on PS locations.
What kind of procedure are you looking into with what type of material? Silicone, Goretex, or autogolous? What are you hoping to achieve?

If you want to read about personal feedback, I suggest you read the past threads.

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Aiiiiiii. The more I research, the more confused I become. I had a consultation with a plastic surgeon here in Los Angeles just to see what he would recommend. He strongly recommended the L-shaped silicon. But after reading all the posts about the high risks involved with L-shaped silicons, I feel paranoid that doctors really don't care about long-term effects.

With my own research, for now, I am leaning towards I-silicone with ear cartilage graft for the tip. I read one post about using ear cartilage for the nose bridge as well? I didn't know this was a possibility. Does anyone know more about this?

 

[mikdie]

kkim120 said: ↑

Hi! I had my tiplasty done by Dr. Suh at JW Clinic.

When are you getting your rhino done?

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Hey Kim, JW is at the top of my list of clinics I'm considering for nose augmentation and tip plasty. May I ask what method you chose / was recommended to you by Dr. Suh? He is the doctor I'll likely work with if I end up choosing JW.

 

[sookyeethum]

Hi, i am new here : ) is bangkok have any doctor good in nose impoant?

 

[angelinemi]

I am angeline. I had nose operation in Shenzhen 1 year ago.
I used silicon but bridge looking fake.
So I want to have a operation again in Korea and used other material.
How about used rib cartilage?
Will it be more natural shape than silicon?

I saw Banobagi hospital web site. They have pretty photo but I don’t know which material they used.
Silicon or rib cartilage used?

Anyone have operation in Banobagi before?

 

[kkim120]

mikdie said: ↑

Hey Kim, JW is at the top of my list of clinics I'm considering for nose augmentation and tip plasty. May I ask what method you chose / was recommended to you by Dr. Suh? He is the doctor I'll likely work with if I end up choosing JW.

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I opted out of augmentation and only did a tiplasty. A surgeon in my home time recommended tiplasty and alarplasty, but when I got to Korea, two of the three surgeons recommended just tiplasty. I ended up going to JW because I really liked dr. Suh. Good luck to you

 

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Hi boys and girls! Is anyone going to be in Seoul, Korea end of November to beginning of December? PM me if you'll be there. Happy holidays.

 

[cherrykiss]

angelinemi said: ↑

I am angeline. I had nose operation in Shenzhen 1 year ago.
I used silicon but bridge looking fake.
So I want to have a operation again in Korea and used other material.
How about used rib cartilage?
Will it be more natural shape than silicon?

I saw Banobagi hospital web site. They have pretty photo but I don’t know which material they used.
Silicon or rib cartilage used?

Anyone have operation in Banobagi before?

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Some places use "soft silicon" not sure if that's different from silicon but if you use rib, i imagine your nose would be really hard. I had soft silicon implant and I still feel a difference when I kiss someone and bump noses. Mines so much harder lol

 

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If anyone here is planning a trip in spring 2013, mainly around March, please let me know. Let's plan ahead