kayart0803 Posted July 16, 2017 Posted July 16, 2017 Hey guys! I am considering revision rhinoplasty and notice there are tons of threads here that are for Asia-based clinics.. I am wondering if anyone has any experience with a US-based doctor for rhinoplasty instead? I was considering going to KR at one point but I'm just kind of keeping my options open at the moment. After researching all the popular clinics in KR, I keep seeing mixed reviews for each clinic.. which is fine.. because if a clinic is so popular, they are bound to have a customer unhappy with the results.. but if that is the case, I'd rather take my chance here in the U.S because I live here, might be easier access if I do need to "complain" (hoping I don't have to, obv..). Soo.. anyone have any experiences? Would love to hear!!
amyknows Posted May 1, 2018 Posted May 1, 2018 I'd also love to know.@kayart0803 have you taken the plunge yet? I'm thinking Dr Yoo but also looking into Korea for NOPlant rhinoplasty.
lemmehearusaywayo Posted May 1, 2018 Posted May 1, 2018 imo there is nowhere else in the world besides korea (if ur asian) to do it. they have experience you couldn't find anywhere else, think about it like this. if ur asian ud prob trust an asian to cut ur hair and give u hair advice. except obvi plastic surgery a lot more complicated but same principle
kc_134 Posted May 1, 2018 Posted May 1, 2018 Unfortunately there's not many surgeons who are talented to shape the asian nose... Nose reshaping is already a hard thing to do as it is but dealing with eastern asian bone structure is proven to be difficult aesthetically and anatomically. At first I considered Dr. Yoo in Beverly hills, Dr. Eugene Kim in California (I think Irvine?), Dr. Peter Lee at Wave, and Dr. David Lee in Beverly Hills but the more I looked at their work it's just slightly off, leaning towards the caucasian side. However I DO like Dr. Kassir's work in New York. He has a huge variety of patients with different ethnicities and I really like his asian work. But because he's based in new york and he's so popular I think his price is going to be outrageous.
caliroll Posted May 5, 2018 Posted May 5, 2018 Dr. Yoo's work is not natural looking too me. The tips always look too projected and upturned, the bridge too tall, and overall looks like obvious surgery on his asian patients. I think in terms of technical ability he is very good, but I just don't think his aesthetic looks natural. The only surgeon in California who does somewhat natural looking asian rhino is Charles E Lee, but he has had some very negative reviews. And I also believe K Couture had a disastrous rhino with him years ago that was corrected by Dr. Park at Dream.
kayart0803 Posted May 5, 2018 Author Posted May 5, 2018 Unfortunately, I have not come across a doctor I found in the U.S. Although, I DID just get my revision eyelid surgery 2 weeks ago in CA! However, nose surgery is a bit more complicated and I think as much as I would prefer to do nose here, I may have to travel to KR for it.. I've narrowed it down to GNG, Marble, and View. Never heard of NOPlant. Yeah, Dr. Yoo is RIDICULOUSLY pricey. $17k for a nose job?!! I am sorry but there is NO way in hell I would pay for that.. I'd rather live with my current nose. I just think that is stupid money you're paying for a nose that has the same result from another skilled doctor but more than twice the cost. And interesting, I came across Dr. Kassir's work before (I'm actually based in NYC) and while I really like his work, I kind of shy'd away because he wasn't asian lol. I should take a look at him again.. maybe go in for a consult..
naturallook Posted May 7, 2018 Posted May 7, 2018 I am also looking for a Dr in the US (LA or NYC) . I need a revision. I got my primary in korea at gng last year and hate my nose. while I would prefer to go to Korea for my revision (due to skill, experience, and cost of surgeons) I just don't have the time to travel all the way there again anytime soon and searching for a right place to go in korea can get so overwhelming. Although I do have a place in mind if I do go to Korea, the convenience of having the surgery in the US just works for my situation. But the cost discrepancies between Korea and the US are enormous though! Sigh... Really hoping more ppl post that had positive experiences in the US with a more natural looking nose.
kayart0803 Posted May 7, 2018 Author Posted May 7, 2018 Interesting! GNG was actually quite high on my list.. may I ask why you don't like your nose at GNG?
kc_134 Posted May 8, 2018 Posted May 8, 2018 I emailed his office about two weeks ago looking for an online consult but I think they're so busy they haven't been able to respond But definitely try! I think he's one of the go-to surgeons for a lot of instagrammers and celebs too. If you do let me know how the consultation goes as well as what price he quoted you!
caliroll Posted May 9, 2018 Posted May 9, 2018 I keep looking for a more natural result from Dr. Yoo but all of them look "done" to me. Some are better than others, but all have a "surgical" look to them. The tips are too upturned and "piggy" looking for me. I think everyone wants to look like a Kpop star, but that kind of nose looks so unnatural in real life.
ashly117 Posted May 9, 2018 Posted May 9, 2018 I'm an Asian with Caucasian features (guess which Asian I am lol ) I found Dr Grigoryants to be awesome. I went with him. For purely Asian noses, I like Charles S Lee. He's different from Charles E Lee.
nochu Posted May 9, 2018 Posted May 9, 2018 Hi @kayart0803 I went with a US doctor for rhinnoplasty and, unfortunately, I only have a bad experience to share. I had primary rhino with Dr Sajjadian in California. He does have a good gallery of work generally but there was no Asian B&As, that was my mistake for choosing someone with limited Asian clientele. Aftercare was nonexistent, surgery was expensive and difficult (I was rushed out of the clinic still vomiting, barely conscious, and bleeding from my head), and post-op the changes were minimal. To make matters worse, 5 years later, my nose is now “severely deviated” (says all the ent doctors I’ve consulted with), my breathing is worst than before, and the tip has lost its shape, becoming droopy and wide as before surgery. If you were do it in the US, my advice would be that you make sure you see A LOT of b&a photos representing your ethnic group by that doctor, at least a dozen, because skill with one group of noses does not equal skill with another group. Also keep in mind the aftercare and professionalism will not be as client-centric as you’d find in Asia. I too would like to hear from you, @naturallook , about why you didn’t like your GNG work! They are a hospital I’m considering for my revision.
kayart0803 Posted May 10, 2018 Author Posted May 10, 2018 Actually you know what.. he's comparable to Dr. Yoo's prices LOL http://rhinoplastyexpertny.com/rhinoplasty-cost Filipino? Are you Asian yourself? Why did you originally go with him? And yeah.. after care here is insanely limited lol. I remember I was on my way home after my BA right after surgery, still kinda high as a kite lol. And as for my eyelid surgery, i was out within 2.5 hours. Crazy how there is barely any after care here.
caliroll Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 I would stay FAR away from Dr. G. If you carefully scrutinize his RS reviews and filter for the negative ones, they are very damning. I have read about people having terrible complications with him. Do not go to him if you are Asian because he specializes mostly in Middle Eastern nose.
ashly117 Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 ^Yeah haha I have a middle eastern nose. I had mine done with Dr G and I love my results. He himself agrees that he's not good with Asian noses. So yeah, I don't recommend him for Asians...unless you're like Asian Indian
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