Rhinoplasty Journey at April31 (Consultations and decision)

[adra11]

Sorry for the long ramble ^^;;

 

[cantdecide_]

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Day 0 – Surgery Day

Appointment was about 9am in the morning. After signing things, went to the locker room to change. Then was told to wash my face and gargled with the mouthwash. It seemed to be almost 11am by the time I went inside the operation room. While waiting for the doctors, the nurse attempted to insert the IV line to my arm. I was gonna undergo an IV sedation. Then dr. Oh came to do something to my eyelids (probably draw). Then I was told to flip and dr. Kim came to draw on my tailbone. After that, I was out.

When I was awake again, I was extremely thirsty and asked for water. Then the nurse let me sit there for a while, not sure for how long, as I was sleepy and went back to sleep again. Next time I was awake, I felt better, was escorted to the locker room to change and escorted downstairs to go home. I saw that it’s almost 4pm by that time. Brian arranged a car for me as he felt it’s not safe for me to go alone. I’m extremely thankful for that.

At the room, I tried to rest, but felt extremely thirsty, but there’s no kettle to boil water in the room. This airbnb room was so simple and lack a lot amenities, although it’s clean. I just can’t bring myself to drink water straight from the tap. So, with blurred vision coz I can’t wear glasses and still feeling a bit weak, I walked out to the nearest convenient store to buy big bottled water and some breads to take with the medications.

Trying to rest, but it’s a futile attempt. There’s only one thin pillow provided, so I can only sit straight. It’s hard to sleep with vertical body and snots and blood coming out from my nostrils. I also felt thirsty continuously and by the next morning, already drank 4litre of water. By the time I finished the first 2litre bottle, I felt better and started to pack my things coz I’m moving to a new place tomorrow. I asked Brian to send a taxi to pick me up tomorrow for the appointment and planned to just checked-in directly to the new place right after the clinic appointment.

Day 1 – Post-op

Got picked up by Brian himself. Went to the clinic to get all the wounds cleaned up and the nose packing removed. I felt sooo much better after that and could breathe through my nose already. Aside from the eyes and nose stitches, I also had stitches at the back of my right ear and on the tailbone. Definitely not comfortable when leaning back. Can sleep better at this new place with plenty of pillows to lean on.

Day 2 to Day 6 – Post-op

Just tried to eat the meds with meals on time and walking around. Kept forgetting and was lazy to use the ice pack. I often unconsciously slided down to almost horizontal during sleep. I hope it didn’t affect the healing phase.

Day 7 – Post-op

Got all the stiches removed, except from the tailbone area. The nurse was gentle when removing the stitches. It didn’t hurt much like I thought it would, even the nose. Received some post-op instructions for the wound care. This is the last day I need to take the pills. Was told to come again on Day 10 to meet with the doctor.

Today is Day 9.

I looked almost normal now. The nose still feels numb and the bridge looks crooked, though I like the nose height and shape of the tip. I hope the height won’t go any lower than this. Gonna ask about the height & crooked bridge when I met dr. Kim tomorrow. I like my eyes so much better now. They look so pretty and symmetrical now, even with the residual swelling. Now, my only concern for the eyes is scarring.

Will try to update with the progress and photo as soon as I can.

A Bit of Review about April31

I think dr. Kim & dr. Oh were very skilful doctors. Their stitches were tidy. The operation room looked sterile and clean, just like what an operation room should be. The operation rooms were located at different floor. The consultant, Brian, was a talented salesman. I don’t think this is a bad thing. I think all PS consultants in SK are actually salesmen anyway. They have to be good salesmen to compete with other clinics. His English and explanation was good, and he understood what I’m trying to say. So direct communication was not a problem. For the aftercare, I felt that I received enough aftercare services starting right after the surgery up until now. Nothing luxurious like laser treatment, derm treatments, etc. Just small, necessary things (like car transport & some small requests) that made me comfortable enough during the post-op check-ups. This was probably because I got no high expectation whatsoever, so was easily satisfied. Most time Brian didn’t reply to kakao messages right away, especially outside of working hours. Sometimes it took him a few days to reply. I didn’t really mind since my questions were not urgent. However, some patients with more urgent matters and less patience probably won’t appreciate his habit. My advice is, try to ask all your questions face-to-face, and in case of urgent matters, stay somewhere near the clinic so you can go visit if anything happens.

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Hi adra11, thank you for sharing your experience. I am also considering primary rhino using the dermofat grafting method but am struggling to find information from people who have actually done it. I am also considering April 31 Please update us on your healing and the height and crooked bridge. Did the dermofat give dramatic height? Will it dissolve neatly (as in, the way that it was shaped, it just gets thinner in height) or will it spread around and dissolve outside the nose into other surrounding areas? I have to ask bc it is 'fat' and it's so difficult to find information on it. Also, were you left with any scars on the top of your nose (where they pulled the graft into place using what I am guessing is some sort of needle and dissolvable thread)? (please correct me if I am wrong, saw a video online of the method once)...

Wishing you a speedy and easy recovery, please update us on the swelling as well.
So glad you love your eyes now

 

[fruitpassion]

adra11 said: ↑

Sorry for the long ramble ^^;;

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Not at all! Thanks for sharing your experience adra!!
How is your new nose so far and how many weeks post op are you currently at now?

Happy healing!!

 

[peachcream01]

Thank you for your post! I am also considering April31 for rhino. They seem to be the most pricey but a lot of ppl seem to be happy with their results. Keep us updatedd.

 

[csolare]

Thanks so much for your review, FruitPassion! How are you doing? I'm waiting patiently for updates haha ^^ I'm debating between April31 or the relatively newer "ENT" GNG hospital (I'm incredibly impressed based on the research I've done but I know April31 is a favorite.) I'm curious about the whole "piggy nose" claim that comes with their dynamic tip plasty. Would love to know if you feel any difference in mobility of the nose!

 

[smile07]

Thanks for the review! I love these detailed reviews!! Please keep us updated and if you can PLEASE share your b&a photos!! (can pm me if you wish!!) April 31 is def on top of my list and I cannot wait to go there myself and get a consultation!

 

[ladymeo]

Hi all,

I’m too just had Rhinoplasty and Eye Surgeries at April 31.

I arrived Korea Thursday 2nd Nov last week for my first ever primary rhinoplasty and eyes revision. My nose is bulbous, big with lots of fat tissues. I had look through the forum and decided to choose April 31 for my surgeries.

I had a consultation with doctor Kim very briefly after the CT scan etc. It seemed dr Kim knows exactly what I wanted. After the meeting with Dr Kim it was too late too meet with doctor Oh to consult about my eyes revision surgery. Therefore I decided to come back to the clinic next morning.

After the consultation with dr Oh, I decided to have eye contour surgery, epicanthoplasty and lowering lower eyelid. Since I’m taking many surgeries at once, Brian gave me a quote with discount that we both agreed on. I had consult online with other clinics too hence by I think Brian did gave me reasonable quote. My surgery is scheduled on following Monday, which was yesterday.

After the doctors designed my eyes and nose, I was put under anesthesia for more than 3 hours. When I woke up, my face was full of bandages on and a little swollen. I was a bit freaks out but then Brian did comfort me not to worry, the swollen perhaps because of the fat grafting and PRP. Brian then arranged a car to drop me back to my hotel.

Last night was the first night and it was quite bad. I hardly sleep and kept waking up at night. My nose was runny and I hardly breath. I kept counting till the morning so that I can rush to the clinic and have the bandages remove. When I got to the clinic, it was Henry who do the translation for me. The nurse cleaned my nose, eyes and ears and put new bandages on.

Until now I hardly recognized myself, I’m counting each day to see changes with my eyes, nose and the effect of fat grafting and skin brightning.

 

[kpsa]

Good luck and happy healing

 

[smile07]

Ladymeo said: ↑

Hi all,

I’m too just had Rhinoplasty and Eye Surgeries at April 31.

I arrived Korea Thursday 2nd Nov last week for my first ever primary rhinoplasty and eyes revision. My nose is bulbous, big with lots of fat tissues. I had look through the forum and decided to choose April 31 for my surgeries.

I had a consultation with doctor Kim very briefly after the CT scan etc. It seemed dr Kim knows exactly what I wanted. After the meeting with Dr Kim it was too late too meet with doctor Oh to consult about my eyes revision surgery. Therefore I decided to come back to the clinic next morning.

After the consultation with dr Oh, I decided to have eye contour surgery, epicanthoplasty and lowering lower eyelid. Since I’m taking many surgeries at once, Brian gave me a quote with discount that we both agreed on. I had consult online with other clinics too hence by I think Brian did gave me reasonable quote. My surgery is scheduled on following Monday, which was yesterday.

After the doctors designed my eyes and nose, I was put under anesthesia for more than 3 hours. When I woke up, my face was full of bandages on and a little swollen. I was a bit freaks out but then Brian did comfort me not to worry, the swollen perhaps because of the fat grafting and PRP. Brian then arranged a car to drop me back to my hotel.

Last night was the first night and it was quite bad. I hardly sleep and kept waking up at night. My nose was runny and I hardly breath. I kept counting till the morning so that I can rush to the clinic and have the bandages remove. When I got to the clinic, it was Henry who do the translation for me. The nurse cleaned my nose, eyes and ears and put new bandages on.

Until now I hardly recognized myself, I’m counting each day to see changes with my eyes, nose and the effect of fat grafting and skin brightning.

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Good luck with your recovery! Please keep us updated on your progress!

 

[alicel]

How much was your surgery...? I just got quotes 12mil for rhino revision.... That is crazy....

 

[smile07]

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How much was your surgery...? I just got quotes 12mil for rhino revision.... That is crazy....

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12 mil won for rhino revision?? Seriously? Which clinic was that? Isn't that waay to expensive though..?

 

[jessy-do]

adra11 said: ↑

Sorry for the long ramble ^^;;

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Hi Adra 11, could you please ad my Kakao ID: jessydo1902 please, I have some question hope you can help me about rihnoplasty PS
Many thanks

 

[lioness15]

I just had my rhino revision with April 31 yesterday. I will update and give an in depth review of this clinic, results, etc as the day goes by.

 

[smile07]

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I just had my rhino revision with April 31 yesterday. I will update and give an in depth review of this clinic, results, etc as the day goes by.

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Exciting!! Please share your review soon

 

[glampux]

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12 mil won for rhino revision?? Seriously? Which clinic was that? Isn't that waay to expensive though..?

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Yes I got the same quote as well for revsion rhinoplasty