bluebell-girl Posted April 16, 2017 Posted April 16, 2017 Hi motherhen and nylorac2112, my heart truly breaks after reading your post. I was looking to Aone for smile lift and some other procedures, but your experiences had make me to think twice. Best wishes for you both, thank you for your bravery to share your stories. We could not be more careful when it comes to our looks. We all go to see a doctor and put our trust,money and time and none of us should be treated that way. No one should be deserted and left alone after going through such situations. I am truly sorry. I hope both of you can get revision that you need, be beautiful again and be happy. I truly want that from the bottom of my heart.
bioessence Posted April 17, 2017 Posted April 17, 2017 Had my Rhinoplasty w/rib cartilage graft at Aone Aesthetics last February 2017 and so far I am loving the results. I had a very thorough research before diving into the pool of "Aesthetics Centre" in Korea so I had to do my homework and choose the right clinic. I personally chose Dr. Kwon cos the clinic is being advertised by normal "ordinary" people, unlike the rest with all the celebs etc. Secondly, It is the only clinic (as far as I know) in Korea that would publish its surgical procedure (that speaks of confidence to its work) and not afraid that somebody would copy it. Lastly, I went to different clinics in Korea and most recommended a combination of silicon and ear cartilage graft but as far as my research is concern, silicon is a no-no. Your body will eventually reject it in due time. With Dr. Kwon, he recommended the rib cartilage harvest (that will be diced and become the bridge) with temporal fascia (coned and put the diced ribs inside to avoid warping). I tested Dr. Kwon by insisting that I wanted a Goretex for my bridge but he insisted that natural (rib cartilage & temporal facia) are the best materials to use and his clinic will NEVER do Silicon or Goretex. I was impressed by his response and recommendations that's totally aligned with my goal of using my own tissue rather than foreign objects because I don't want to regret my decision at the end. In addition, I thought rib cartilage harvest was scary but it wasn't. lol. I was sent to a hospital affiliated by Aone to do a MAJOR test (HIV, HEPA, XRAY, ECG, Blood etc). I was totally impressed because I am only doing a nosejob but tons of test are needed before the surgery. Lastly, (still in the hospital) they required me to have another Xray, so I said I just had one but the medical technologist said the last one is for the rib so that the Surgeon would know which part of the rib to harvest. I actually thought Dr. Kwon will harvest a big chunk but it turned out to be a very small one. I checked in the next day, saw many caucasians from Europe, States and Australia, also patients from China, Taiwan and Japan. I ate in morning and I starved (fasting) in the evening. The next morning, I was greeted with the nurse and told me to take a bath with a special pre operative body wash. Afterwards, two nurses came in and braided my hair. I asked why they are doing it and they told me its for Dr. Kwon to have an easy access to the temporal fascia. So it makes a lot of sense. At 10AM I was brought to the OR, Dr. Kwon, was present and so as the nurse and Dr. Choi (which is the anaesthetist that graduated from Seoul University - lol. I Did my research about her as well). She gave me an oxygen mask and told me to breath in and next thing I know I was being awaken by the nurse to transfer to my room. I immediately asked the nurse to hand me my mobile phone so that I can message my parents and inform them of the successful operation. I was served foods on the 1st day and on the 2nd day I was already feeling perfectly good. They gave antibiotic IV, Dextrose IV and the nurse would visit every morning and clean my nose, head (from the temporal fascia) and suture from the rib cartilage extraction. Dr. Kwon would visit every night and check on the progress of the operation. The staff would clean the room everyday, provide new sets of Yogurt drink, yogurt in a cup, orange juice etc. (yum lol). The staff would also bring you a new set of medical gown and pajamas. You literally don't need to bring clothes because everything is provided by the clinic. They would even shampoo your head (so that you wouldn't accidentally remove the sutures in your head). On the third day, they asked me to go for Sauna to remove the toxins of anesthesia and after you took your body bath they will ask you to enter a TUBE that will supply your body with oxygen (for around 30-45 minutes everyday) and finally you have to lay down for a Surgilight session that would make the wound heal faster. I stayed at Aone for 7 days and I didn't have any single regret. Yes, it's an hour far from soul but Aone is situated in a very good location BEST if you want a staycation experience far from the noise of the city. Oh I forgot that every Sunday will be BBQ/Steak day! Yep, they served juicy and tender steaks. Lol I am so sorry for what has happened to motherhen and I truly am sorry to hear her experience but one should remember (i think you will always see it when you sign a document/quit claim before surgery) that the object of the cosmetic surgery is IMPROVEMENT "NOT" PERFECTION and a Surgery is NOT an EXACT SCIENCE therefore a surgeon could not guarantee a perfect result. I understand your frustrations but its also unfair to discourage other people from getting Aone's Services after all to each his own. Peace out!
mehappy Posted April 18, 2017 Posted April 18, 2017 Hey bluebell.girl, that is really lovely of you and thumbs up on your wise decision. As another patient of Aone with botched results you saved yourself lots of unnecessary problems and waste of your energy and money.
mehappy Posted April 18, 2017 Posted April 18, 2017 Hey motherhern, I hear you. I feel how you feel about all this cause I feel the same. I still can't believe how all this turned out to be so ugly and unfair. When I sent them a picture with my nose folding to one side they kept saying it's straight. I mean how crazy you have to be opposing against the evidence that is so obvious. And that already says so much about them. One of the nurses told me before operation to not let him touch my face and I didn't listen. Was blinded by his smart marketing and soft talking.
bluebell-girl Posted April 18, 2017 Posted April 18, 2017 Hello there @mehappy I did read your experience in another thread.and i am deeply sorry too that it happened to you. I think its one thing that if the doctor didnt give the things that we hope for, due to our own anatomy that is why we told not to hope miracles and being realistic about it and another thing for the doctor to do bad mistake and disfigured people. And to deny the second one and threaten to sue? That is baffling. I hope you are doing well, and find a way to fix what has happened and be happy and beautiful again. Btw why the nurse said to not let him touch your face? Could i pm you about it? I know that we would do ps to be pretty. It's not something that affect our health. But that doesnt mean it could be took lightly. This is bussiness in SK, people come with money and we need to trust the doctors that touch our faces. It has same effect with vacation (e.g to make us happy ) but this is something permanent and people may look at you after for what you done. It is not similar with a bad vacation you can shrug it off and go for another one. It's not that easy.
mehappy Posted April 18, 2017 Posted April 18, 2017 Hello bluebell.girl, I think the nurse believed I didn't need the plastic surgery at all in the first place. She said I see why others come here, but you are already so pretty and to be honest I regret I didn't listen to her. And who knows what else she meant. I was so over the moon with what Dr.Kwon had promised me. Well the first thing my friend said after seeing my nose: "Wow, its bending more to the left side and what's up with your brows, they are way too high" and she is a friend I trust completely. It did hurt to hear what she said , but at least I knew I wasn't crazy and I saw it myself of course, and when I was sending numerous pictures to Aone, they kept saying that there no bending at all, so I thought maybe it's in my head more. I know that is silly. That's how I trusted Dr. Kwon. He kept denying the obvious. I am sure if I post pics everyone will notice it, but I am already humiliated enough without it. I am so afraid to go again under the knife after such experience and one thing is sure I won't trust this easy anymore. Double check, no triple check every doctor you meet.
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