zpinifex Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Hi HJ88 I m planning to do zygoma reduction and v line as well. Just concern about the pain after op, Is it so much pain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hj88 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 What kind of vline are you doing? For me, I did t-osteotomy and lower jaw shaving. Confirm painful! Worst pain of all my surgeries ever The first few nights were bad because of the pain from the tubes in the throat. I couldn't breathe through my throat because it was so sore. I had to keep taking medicated throat drops to dull the pain. It hurt to swallow, breathe and talk. And I couldn't sleep I highly recommend bringing some strong throat drops with you (and nose inhaler in case your nose gets clogged as its the only hole you have to breathe through!) After that, my chin is very painful. So tender to the touch and just sore. Even 3 weeks post op my chin is still having moments of soreness. Korean clinics do not give strong pain relief medication either so bring the strongest you can find with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight123 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Haha, oh good, then my prediction was correct. I could tell by his photos he would be very serious, he seems to always have a more serious face, rather than jokey smiley face like Dr Choi, but obviously this is all just based on a few of the pics I've seen of them both lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight123 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Sorry HJ88, I forgot you already mentioned your v line. It was actually because you had successful surgery with him which is why I considered him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight123 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I hate how the Korean clinics don't allow you to drink for hours after the surgery. I have had surgery in different parts of the world and only Korea has ever made me wait hours until I can get one measly glass of water. It's so daft! Surely it's unnecessary making the patient wait so long after an anaesthetic, I mean what's the worst that could happen on e your awake...? You be sick? That's probably all that could happen! I remember previously after waking up in Korean hospital I was literally begging for some water but they made me wait until nighttime. I'm sorry but I'm not allowing that this time lol. I may even sneak my own bottle in. What a rebel ^^sneaking in bottled water^^ haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hj88 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Actually I was surprised how soon after I was allowed to have water - only 2 hours after. And I was allowed to rest straight after my surgery too! A lot of reviews I read before said they were not allowed to fall asleep after they came out of GA and no water for 6 hours or something. But I didn't have zygoma done so maybe that's why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight123 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Oh good, 2 hours is short. I haven't ever had surgery at TLPS yet, but previously for v line and double jaw in other Korean clinics I had to wait about 6 hours, and no sleep too, I forgot about wanting to sleep so bad but they wouldn't let me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenna56 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 They do this if they think you are drowsy and might choke. What if you just got facial surgery, swallow the water wrong, start coughing violently and rip open what they just did? This has happened to me in the US as well. It isn't a korean thing and I suggest you don't sneak in water to drink. If they don't think you're able to drink water, don't drink water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight123 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 It was only a JOKE! Chill out! Obviously it is about common sense. You wouldn't give someone anything to drink if they are half out of it, but if they are in desperate need of some fluid and in a relatively stable state I don't think a few mouthfuls of water taken slowly hurts. Anyway, let's keep this thread about TLPS surgeon's surgery skills and not other petty things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenna56 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I wasn't being petty, I'm not sure why you're freaking out over it. I was making a comment because it's not safe to bring in bottled water and go against the doctors orders. You're the one who said it, I was merely trying to explain and help out, lol. No need to work yourself up about something I'm not even trying to fight you about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight123 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Lol, sorry, I thought you were having a go at me for suggesting the water thing. Obviously I was only joking, I wouldn't bring any water in really lol. Oh and apologies for saying 'petty'. I wasn't calling you 'petty', I was just meaning these little smaller petty details, like being thirsty after surgery. In the scheme of things, I'm sure all of us have much bigger to worry about on surgery day then slight thirst after we wake up from the op. As long as the surgery results are good, and safe, anything else (including any poor post op care) isn't 'as' important to me. Although, of course, if we are paying so much for the operation, I do expect good service and post op care. I hope all of our surgeries go smoothly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancie Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Hi! Can u add me on kakao thexx1 is my user id. I'm going tlps soon, would love to ask eu some ques. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livelovelaugh18 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Anyone shares more post-op experience with TLPS? I had eye surgery with them and my eyelids are like sausages, not to mention they look harsh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livelovelaugh18 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 How is your recovery, Shan Shan? I had my nose done with doctor Kim and the tip is still too upturn after 5 months. Do you experience the same situation? Is there another way to contact you since I haven't got 10 posts to inbox you yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurasianbeauty Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 How far out from surgery are you? It sounds normal for right after eyelid surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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