My plastic surgery experience with MVP

[man-yuk]

Hello Ladies, I'm new here and I really really need your help for recommendations for doctors especially design to do my revision des... My upper eyelid is cut a little too high and my upper corner of my eyelids are distorted, dented on both sides.. Almost 5 years now and I really really hope someone will be able to help me.. as revision eyelid surgery is very very complicated and I believe mine is REALLY REALLY BAD BOTCHED SURGERY. Pls help anyone . Tq

 

[fraulein]

Hello everyone,

I am going to Seoul in April to have a week of consultations. I believe the previous surgeon removed too much skin from my lid and my eyes droop. He thought he could do ptosis correction but it was not successful. I have to get botox above the brow to lift them and I have to consciously lift my eyes. I have an appointment at Teium but wonder if anyone knows a good eye revision specialist who has experience when too much skin has been removed from the upper lid. There may not be a way to repair, but hoping I have options...

 

[sunniesforlife]

ohaiolos said: ↑

Hi all,
I'm so sorry for my lack of responsiveness and replies, I havent been coming onto tpf very much at all. For everyone asking, I am sorry but I will no longer be sending out photos of my B&A as I have seen my B&A's floating around when I have asked them to remain confidential. Because of this I no longer feel comfortable sending out my B&A's, I hope thats understandable.
It's now been over 4 months since my surgery and everything has healed up great. My eyelid scars are healing up nicely and my columella scar is now invisible. As for my alar scars they're still visible although, they too, are healing up nicely.
After rhinoplasty my nose tip is extremely stiff as expected. I'm finding it quite hard to wipe/blow my nose because of the stiffness but it's getting easier as the days go by.... hahaha. Apart from that everything feels as it felt pre-op.
For everyone who has messaged me about opinions on DES and rhinoplasty at MVP I will say that I 100000% would recommend MVP to anyone who wants to undergo DES. Dr. Seo really does create beautiful eyes and his stitch-work is amazing. I'm surprised at how fast my stitches are healing especially because I am not applying any scarring gels/creams to it.
As for rhinoplasty, whether MVP is the right place for you is dependant on what style/change you're going after. If you desire a dramatic/barbie looking nose I don't think MVP would be the best place for you. If you're going after a 'natural' looking nose I would recommend consulting MVP. The reason I chose MVP for my rhino was because I felt like they were the safest option sitting between dramatic and 'no change at all'. Four months after my rhino I'm still loving my nose although I do find myself wishing my change was just a tad more dramatic.

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Oh no! That's awful that people shared your photos when you explicitly said not to! Your photos helped me so much in making a more informed decision to go with MVP. I'm glad you're happy with your results though!! I'm 5 weeks post-op and am happy too. My friends all say it looks really good!

 

[michellethai]

ohaiolos said: ↑

No, not publicly I'd be happy to send you B&A privately if you pm me!

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Hi! I'm really interested in MVP and it would be very helpful if I could see your before and after photos! Please email me at [email protected] if you are willing to share your results! Thanks!

 

[ohaiolos]

sunniesforlife said: ↑

Oh no! That's awful that people shared your photos when you explicitly said not to! Your photos helped me so much in making a more informed decision to go with MVP. I'm glad you're happy with your results though!! I'm 5 weeks post-op and am happy too. My friends all say it looks really good!

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Thank you sunniesforlife, I'm glad that I was able to offer some sort of help! Really glad that you're happy with your results and I wish you a pleasant recovery ^^

 

[mlydzz]

Could you please send me your before and after through DM? I'd really appreciate it. Thank you

 

[dv007]

I just booked my rhinoplasty with MVP this summer! I'm excited. I've only read positive reviews about this place

 

[silviabb]

Thank you so much! Very helpful

ohaiolos said: ↑

Hello everyone,
It’s been two weeks since my surgery at MVP and I decided to recap my experience here. I’m not sure whether it’ll be helpful/informative but I hope it’d be able help anyone who needs it!
First and foremost I would like to thank everyone who I’ve spoken to here on tpf and over on kakaotalk. Thank you for giving me guidance and for sharing your experience with me. You’ve all made my experience a lot less lonely and gave me such great moral support.

Background
I originally had thick monolidded eyes and a nose with a bulbous tip and no bridge at all.
My eyes were also small and I never left the house without heavy liner on my lids.
My nose was very flat from the front and side with no definition. I couldn’t wear sunglasses without it looking weird because of my lack of bridge.

I had always thought of getting surgery but never had the guts to jump the gun and go for it. Upon turning 19 I decided it was time to finally live life up and change the features on my face before turning 20! As someone whose number one fear is needles I was anxious for the entire 11 months leading up to my surgery.

Procedures

• Incisional double eyelid
• Tipplasty
• Bridge augmentation
• Alar reduction
• Bridge hump shaving
• Columella correction

Consultation
Before arriving in Korea I had already paid a deposit with MVP to secure a surgery date. My surgery date was set on the 11th of November and it was to be Dr. Seo’s first surgery of the day.
On the 11th I arrived at the clinic at 9am for my consultation before surgery. I was nothing but a bundle of nerves upon stepping foot in the clinic.
When I arrived I was greeted by Mindy and was taken into a private room to sit and fill out some forms. Before meeting with the consultant and Dr. Seo I was taken to change into surgery robes before washing my face, getting my ‘before’ photos taken and getting my blood drawn for a blood test. I was so nervous my hands wouldn’t clench hard enough so it took a while for the nurse to find my vein!

Once I got my blood drawn I was taken into the consultation room where I met with the consultant. The consultant studied my face and recommend procedures for both my eyes and nose. All the procedures recommended were procedures that I was happy to undergo. I was also glad that no extra procedures that I wasn’t comfortable with were thrown at me.
After meeting with the consultant I was able to meet with Dr. Seo. With Dr. Seo he showed me the crease that I wanted and also the silicone that he would use. I opted for a curved bridge and the silicone height Dr. Seo recommended was 4.3mm. I originally wanted a higher bridge than the height he recommended but Dr. Seo said a higher bridge would not be possible because it wouldn’t suit my face and would look unnatural. After going through the procedures that he would perform and marking my face he asked if I had any questions before surgery. I had no other questions and felt very confident in Dr. Seo. At this point I was so nervous I was shaking like a leaf! I believe Dr. Seo was able to notice how nervous I was and gave me an encouraging pat on the back before he left and said he’ll meet me in the operating room. I also really appreciate Mindy's efforts at making me feel less nervous. I dont think my legs would've been able to walk me the operating floor if it weren't for her!!

The Surgery
When I was taken into the operation theatre I was pleasantly surprised. The room was spacious and very clean. It didn’t give off a scary ‘medical’ vibe that would’ve made me feel even more anxious than I already was. Once I entered the room the nurses strapped me onto the table, clipped a heart monitor on me and put eyedrops into my eyes. My face was then cleansed before Dr. Seo came in. The last few things I remember was Dr. Seo drawing on my eyes again before I was knocked out.

Being put under was on the most weirdest but coolest experiences ever. It quite literally felt like being on a rollercoaster full of colours and squishy shapes. I remember seeing a different colour each time I felt a sensation on my eyes. I felt like I was on the rollercoaster for only 2 minutes before Dr. Seo woke me up and told me to open my close my eyes. I could feel the threading but there was no pain at all during surgery. I think I was quite a loud/fidgety patient so I feel sorry to Dr. Seo and the nurses for all the noise!!

I was then woken up after surgery and Mindy came to help escort me to the bathroom before I went back in for rhino. I was taken back into the same room and was being strapped in again. I was still a little high from the drugs so I don’t remember much else apart from greeting the anaesthesiologist and having him put a mask over my mouth. My vision got blurry not long after and I fell asleep two blinks later.

Once I had fallen asleep it felt like I had just fallen asleep before I was being woken up again. When I woke up I felt no pain or discomfort. I remember feeling annoyed that I was being woken up because I just wanted to sleep for a longer time. It felt like I was being woken up by my mother to get ready for school. I totally forgot I was actually being awoken after getting surgery. It took me a while to process where I actually was.

After Surgery
I felt no pain from my eyes or nose at all during or after surgery. The only real pain I felt after surgery was from the dryness of my throat and the soreness from my teeth. My throat was so dry it was really uncomfortable and my teeth felt really sore from the tube that was down my throat during surgery. The feeling of the teeth pain is the exact feeling where you first put on your retainers after years of not wearing them.

In the recovery room all I wanted to do was sleep however the nurses wouldn’t allow it. After about 10-15 minutes the drowsiness went away and I was fully conscious and functioning well. The nurse then came in to check my temperature and made sure I was not feeling nauseous or sick before giving me some water to drink. I did have a slight fever after the surgery so the nurse constantly came in to check up on my temperature and made sure I was feeling alright. I was able to stay in the recovery room for as long as I needed. Before leaving Mindy came in to check up on me and gave me my recovery bag to take home. All medications and everything else that was necessary was in the bag. I was relieved medication was provided and I didn't need to head down to the chemist to pick them up myself. I left MVP a little less than 2 hours after my operation and got home to rest.

The night of the surgery was definitely the most uncomfortable night of them all. It was hard to adjust to sleeping at a 45 degree angle and the discomfort from the nose packing made it even harder to sleep. I didn’t end up getting much sleep during the first night. The nights after the second night were much easier and I was able to sleep most nights through.

Aftercare
I cannot rave about the aftercare at MVP enough. You are 100% not alone once you walk out the doors of MVP both after surgery and leaving Korea. I was scheduled to come back to the clinic every day post-op to receive vitamin IV injections and laser deswelling treatments. Mindy promptly replies to any messages of concerns I sent her and although the clinic was busy I was welcomed back to the clinic for a check-up whenever I felt like it. Their aftercare package also contains everything that you would need after surgery so you won't need to go to the chemist to pick things up yourself after surgery.

Overall thoughts and results
Everyone I came in contact with at MVP were all super nice and accomodating. Mindy, my consultant, the nurses and Dr. Seo were all friendly and very welcoming. I did not feel hesitant to ask for help or contact any of them if I had any concerns. Even after leaving Korea Mindy is still quick at responding to my questions.

I am very satisfied with my results although the swelling has not fully subsided yet. I’m most impressed with my nose. I initially felt like my bridge was not as high as I wanted it to be but looking at my face now the bridge Dr. Seo gave me fits my face nicely making it look ‘natural’.
I’m still not used to my new face yet. I find myself staring at myself whenever I pass by any reflective surface. Because I'm still swelled in some areas it’s extremely fun to wake up every morning and run to the mirror to asses how much change occurred overnight. I feel like my results are dramatically different from my old face however the results are very natural. I would like to believe I could easily pass off as having been born with these double eyelids and nose hahaha! I feel a lot more confident in myself now and I have no regrets going under the knife. This is so cheesy but I'll be forever grateful to Dr. Seo for giving me more confidence within myself.

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[kc388]

I have failed in my double eyelid surgery and looking forward for revision. I would like to lower the crease and reduce the depth of the crease. IOU was recommended by some members before. But, someone did not get good results, which makes me kind of worry. Anyone know that MVP is good at double eyelid revision procedure? What about JK?
I am planning to do the surgery this Dec.

 

[kc388]

MY56 said: ↑

I requested to have consultation with Dr. Seo on the same day with other clinics but was told Dr. Seo will be out of duty on that date. I was suggested to see Dr.Hyun Kyung Bae instead. I didn't hear anyone commented on him.

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Hi
Have you already done the surgery? Who performed the surgery for you? Can you please let me know what surgery did you have? Thanks

 

[my56]

kc388 said: ↑

Hi
Have you already done the surgery? Who performed the surgery for you? Can you please let me know what surgery did you have? Thanks

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I had consultation with Dr. Hyun but I didn't have surgery. My surgery is for the lower eyelid bags.

 

[soph3141]

Kay2016 said: ↑

(I'm posting this in different areas because I want to warn or at least inform others. I know that everyone's experience can be different.)

Hi everyone, last month I decided to get revisional double eyelid surgery at MVP due to positive reviews on this forum...unfortunately, I am completely upset with the results and feel depressed. My eyes are entirely uneven - the doctor did ptosis correction on my left eye MUCH more than on my right eye. So when I blink and also when my eyes are open, it's incredibly obvious that my left eye is bigger (as in, you can see much more of my left eyeball/brown iris). My left eyelid opens upwards much more, and it's not like I can control how much it lifts up versus my right eye. I've been spending more time doing makeup to try to make it even, but it's really difficult and people can still tell, because that's how big of the difference there is. Has anyone had this issue before? I thought MVP would be good for revisional double eyelid and Ellen made it seem like this would be the last time I would ever need eyelid surgery...now I'm already thinking about my next surgery. This is incredibly upsetting and I feel angry at the doctor and the clinic. When I was expressing my preferences and concerns before the surgery, it looked like he didn't even care. Maybe because MVP knew that I was a foreigner/didn't live in Korea, they didn't provide me with the best surgery possible. I don't understand how Korean doctors who have probably performed thousands of surgeries could make a mistake like this. I understand that you can't expect perfectly even eyes, but the unevenness in my case is unbelievable. And I know that I still have to wait for the swelling to go down over months, but that's not going to change the image because it's the ptosis that's the problem here. I would post pictures but I don't like sharing private information on the Internet...I want to cry everyday. Also, MVP definitely overcharges. They charged me 3 million won when another clinic asked for 2.4...I chose MVP because of the good reviews here and because I thought that a high price meant quality results. Boy was I wrong, and I deeply regret it. Oh and another horrible result - it's not just the ptosis that is uneven. The eye shapes are completely different too. My right eye has like an upside down U shape (like a normal eye for example), but my left eye looks deformed like...okay this is a better way to picture it: my right eye looks like ) shaped, but my left eye is more like ] shaped. It doesn't curve, it's more like a straight line across the top. I hope that makes sense. Please do your research instead of depending on these internet postings, and really take your time with consults at MANY different clinics. Meanwhile, I will keep looking for other clinics for my next and hopefully last revisional surgery...I am so heartbroken.

Edit: the clinic I'm talking about is
http://mvpps.com/mvp/mvp.asp?part=mvp

And Korean version:
http://www.imvp.co.kr/eye/center/ssang.jsp

(I might consider posting pictures of my botched results after a few months after the swelling has subsided even more)

Edit: furthermore, the aftercare wasn't good. It felt rushed and it didn't seem like they even cared - probably because they knew I was leaving Korea soon. The nurse was really nice and good at thread removal, but that's about it. They didn't even offer anti-inflammatory shots or treatment even though my swelling was really bad, and the medications weren't included in the price...

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May I ask which doctor at MPV did your botched eye revision?

 

[erer232]

Thank you for all the details!!

 

[peacesign]

@Kay2016 Wow, sorry that happened to you. I also went to MVP to consult about eye bag repositioning. They were high on my list of posSible clinics but that sounds awful. Which doctor did your op?

 

[peacesign]

MY56 said: ↑

I had consultation with Dr. Hyun but I didn't have surgery. My surgery is for the lower eyelid bags.

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Hi! Who did you choose to do your eyeballs in the end? I'm looking for the same type of surgery.