d00little Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Yeah, those are much bigger, factory clinics. They probably treat 5-10x as many customers as a smaller place like April31. Also, I think at April31's price point, most locals are not looking to pay that much. I think maybe that's why they specialize in revision because if you are undergoing revision you are probably not looking for a deal like the first time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn1992 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 theres always reason why they are big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d00little Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 I'm not saying they are bad, but it's a totally different type of place. If I asked somebody what the biggest and most popular restaurant in the world was, the answer would be Mcdonalds. Are they the best? Debatable. Personally I love Micky D's. A place like April31 or JW or Trend has only 1 doctor perform rhinoplasty, in April31's case it is Dr. Kim. I'm pretty sure he is part-owner. If he left I'm not sure if there would even be an April31. A place like Banobagi or ID has 2-3 rhinoplasty surgeons and probably over well over a dozen different rhinoplasty surgeons that have come and gone over the years. I couldn't event tell you the names of the current surgeons. They are usually younger though because they start off in the big clinics because it is difficult to start your own clinic when you are younger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yasminn_n Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I want to get rhino done in Dec this year, but really want to get it right the first time since I can't really afford to keep going back for revisions! What clinics does your friend reccomend for rhino which is popular with locals? thanks!! xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockisbae Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Just out of curiosity, what was everyone's quotes for primary rhinoplasty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maliboo Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 hi @lolipop32Swiss, thanks for sharing your experience. It's really useful in helping us come to our own decisions. @rockisbae, I emailed April31 and was quoted 6 million for primary - but if you were to do additional procedures like alar base reduction or osteotomy, that would be an additional 1.5-2 mill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gantz Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 From their response, do you think there are chances of bargaining? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maliboo Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Likely, I'd guess they'd have a buffer of between 5%-10% depending on how well your negotiating skills are, as well as how much additional bargaining power you have based on whether you're doing multiple procedures or if you are with other people & can bargain as a group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valenrina Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 April31 sounds really good from all the positive reviews in this forum. But that's only from this forum. I just came back from Korea a week ago and I went to April31 for consultation. Here are my observations: - they're in a building that's almost vacant, it's a little unsettling - Brian is very friendly, fantastic salesperson, can really bring up the clinic & surgeons, very chatty and really talks a lot ... - the clinic mixed up my appointments though and in the end I didnt get to see the doctor and had to go back then next day - the receptionist don't smile at all, hardly greets, I don't feel welcome - the price is super duper high, rev rhino is around 7m and mid+lower facelift is 13m ... it's almost twice as expensive as all the rest of the clinics. - not known as a place to give discount IDK... The doctors may be good but the price is simply off the roof. They seem to want to act atas and I'm not even sure they want my business. It's like if I want I go to them, if not, it's ok, it's my loss not theirs. Then maybe I will just give the business to another doctor/clinic who's more keen and humble? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annlai Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 @lolipop32Swiss May I ask about the result of your friends’ rhinoplasty @ VIP? Are their noses natural suitable for Asian face or tall with high bridge (more like Caucasian) style? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyz Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 VIP do tall noses like Caucasian nose bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsbartels Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 I remember that many forummers a couple of years back went to VIP for Nose surgey with rib, so I guess it is right to call them tall Caucasian nose bridges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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