commonproject Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I've gone to several doctors and the ones that suggest cartilage all warn against the risks associated with Silicone. However, the ones that suggest silicone all warn against cartilage warping, getting reabsorbed, and a huge pain to remove, etc. Now I'm undecided again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishingstar Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Same! I noticed a lot of USA doctors use ear cartilage for the bridge, but for some reason I don't see this a lot in Korea. Anyone know any Korean surgeons who can do bridge with ear/septal cartilage, too (and not just use those for the tip)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenna56 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I know a lot of them certainly CAN, however most people prefer an implant because it is cheaper and usually much smoother, so it isn't as heavily advertised. x Jenna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishingstar Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Aha, I didn't realize ear cartilage for the bridge is expensive - any ideas how much it usually costs compared to silicone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenna56 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 No idea, sorry! I've been quoted as high as 11k but that is a ridiculous number (and it was revisional so more expensive). I know silicone can be anywhere from like 3k-6k, so I would say maybe 7k-10k? But unless you have a really big issue with your nose that needs a ton of attention I can't imagine it being 10k. And of course you could probably go somewhere where they will quote you much lower. FWIW in the U.S. my rhinoplasty with cartilage from my septum was around 8k and Korea will usually be cheaper than the U.S. x Jenna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishingstar Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Thanks for your input, Jenna! If you don't mind my asking, where in the US did you do it and who was your surgeon? (Would you recommend him/her or no?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenna56 Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I don't really want to name my surgeon but it was in New York. I would not recommend them whatsoever. They sort of fixed the medical issues in my name (polyps, deviated septum, enlarged turbinates, etc) and that was fine but did not listen to what I wanted for the cosmetic part and my nose looks really bad. Not botched, but exactly the type of nose I hate and told them I hate. You wouldn't know I got a nose job but my nose is ugly. If you're from New York and want to know who it was/the practice you can pm or kkt me and I'll tell you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishingstar Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 No prob, Jenna! I'm actually not based in NY, so I think I'm good. Really sorry to hear about your bad experience, though... that sucks! -- For those considering cartilage or non-silicone options, a few of the the surgeons I've consulted with in Seoul mention using Dermis (fat/skin harvested from butt area) as an alternative to Silicone. Cons: possibility of absorption (relatively high % of patients mentioned their bridge eventually got absorbed and disappeared) Has anyone had any success with dermis grafts to the bridge before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenna56 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Yes, I'm planning on having it done. Another member said they had it done well at this clinic, so this is where I want to go http://touchyoups.com/new2013/mn01/mn01_02.html?lv=2 I think this is the right page, I'm not sure as I really don't speak much Korean. Apparently it isn't nearly as expensive as other clinics as well. x Jenna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie219 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 i am going to do a full Rhinoplasty surgery tomorrow, also the nastril reduction. Fillers for smiling line and botox for my jaws. Wish me good luck ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie219 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Going to get mine done tomorrow moring , i am kinda nervous and scared too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tari_tigerlily Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 hey maggie219 where are you getting your rhino done? keep us posted ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie219 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 I don't want to be banned from the forum , so please kakao talk me, my username is zz219. Sorry for the late reply, I hane benn sleeping and I dont feel good because it's hard to breath since I stii have the sponge inside my nastril. My face is swollen and one of my eye is swollen too, anyways I will try to update later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love-spring Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Anyone here managed to book surgery / consultations appointments for april31/banobagi/dream in August? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishingstar Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Is anyone here considering using donated rib Or used it before for your nose bridge? If so, i'd love to hear any experiences or thoughts on pros and cons of donated rib! (It sounds a lot less invasive to me than harvesting your own rib) how big an issue is absorptiom or warping really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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