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Asian Revision Rhinoplasty Done in Korea. - South Korea, KR

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Since there are many people asking about my...

cyntoronto
WORTH IT$7,000

Since there are many people asking about my revision experience in Seoul, Korea, I will post it here.
After an unsuccessful nose job in Toronto, I did my round of research and went to Korea.
I'm very happy with the result. Keep in mind, plastic surgery will not make you look prefect. It will be an improvement, but never perfection. But overall, I strongly believe ethnic client should find the same ethnic surgeons, so at least their aesthetic eyes are on the same page.

Long story short. I did a Google search.
After about 6 months of reading and following everyone else's experience in Korea, I contacted a translator and had her set up my appointments with few clinics I was interested in. My translator also suggested few more clinics. I ended up with Dr. Chung from REX clinic. Dr. Chung speaks decent English, and I'm very happy with the result of my revision. =)

My advise:
Always consult mid-size and small clinics. (REX is considered as small clinic since there's only one doctor) Compare prices and listen to others but always make your own decision. Remember to bargain! REX's price from what I was told wasn't cheap for the clinic size, but that was after the surgery. I'm happy with the result so I'm ok with what I paid. Also bring pictures of your idea nose to show your surgeon, so there's no communication error.

If I ever go back to Korea to do other things, I would make sure to have my own list and visit more clinics. And do more price comparison. Oh ..and all clinics give commission to translators. Smaller clinics gives more %. Bigger clinics gives less since they have enough of their own clients.

Hope this helps!
And best of luck on your surgery!

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Dr. Chung speaks decent English. Always answer my question diligently. Very friendly and attentive.

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February 7, 2014
Hello, congratulations on your surgery. If you don't mind, are you able to post your journey on recovery? And how you reduced your swelling, tightness and numbness and all those issues. I think this the scariest part of doing surgery, there is no guarantee on a successful recovery. Thanks
February 7, 2014
Number one thing you need for your recovery is patience. Both of my recoveries have been painless. I had no problem with the minimal discomfort in the first 7 days. It's the mental adjustment I had to go through. It's like watching water drop. My successful revision required no mental adjustment only sigh of relief. All the details as to what to do/eat for better recovery you can get from your surgeon. The typical stuff for any recovery would be resting, fresh air, low sodium healthy meals, no seafood, stress free happy mood.
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November 20, 2014
Hey...you are not only gorgeous but brilliant...thanks so much for this comprehensive info. Yes I did kinda feel USD $7000 was a bit up there but most inportantly for you the job was done well. How long did you end up staying in Korea for this procedure? I wonder if there are other supports like meet and greet service since as 1st time tourist we are so lost.
November 21, 2014
I know the price isn't cheap. But if you compare shop, I'm sure you could find much more competitive prices. I believe the group I used has a facebook page. Look for them under the name Ibeauty Gangnam. Keep in mind that if your translator suggest clinics for you, most likely those are the ones provide kick-backs for the translators. You will be paying a bit more. REX was recommended by my translator, and I might have paid less elsewhere. But at the end of the day, I'm really happy with the result so no complaints there. =) Hope this helps!
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November 25, 2014
Hi again, could you let me know how to get in touch with your translator? I like to do the same...Thanks in advance :)
November 26, 2014

********@****** that's the email I had. Best of luck.

November 26, 2014
You should Google Asian plastic surgery forum. There are many. Get updated details from people there.
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November 26, 2014
Thanks...You have helped me further my quest to reclaim my lost days and I will remember with gratefulfulness :)
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November 26, 2014
Hi is this the email for the meet+greet+support person you had in Korea? Do they have a website by any chance? I will google Asian plastic surgery next....Thanks :)
February 4, 2016
you look absouluty gorgeous I very great results. I will be perfectly honest with you I cringed when i seen how much you paid for the surgery .its a real pity that some clinics really take advantage of forgeiners. I had one clinic charge me 8,000 usd for just a silicone breast augmentation. I can get that for 3,000 for silicone literally florida .im interested in two jaw but i dont want anyone to rip me off.
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November 20, 2014
Hi Cyn, ...hope its ok as I have a few more questions. Would you mind sharing like which hotel or which part of town is best to stay in ? Did you stay very close to the clinic or did you have pickup and drop off service fromt he clinic? And if you are comfortable sharing...what sort of $$ I should be setting aside for the whole trip...fees+hotel+food+incidentals? Did you stay in bed most time or went out enjoy the tourist side of Korea during your op? I am still not sure if I can go alone and cope being on my own...since I am not sure what to expect post op? Many thanks for your sharing...so empowering for people with Asian noses :)
November 21, 2014
I stayed at Highland Hotel right inside the area. It was 2 mins walking distance to all the clinics. And most of the visitors there are all doing plastic surgeries. It's very easy to meet people, share experience, take care of eachother and going out together. We are all going out shopping/sightseeing places with our bandages on. lol! And it's really is a normal thing in Seoul. You will not be alone. Trust me. =) The accommodation was about $50/room. If you have someone share room with you is about $75 I think. You can totally stay in Seoul on a budget. A meal is about $7-10USD. If you buy food from convenient store, it's a lot cheaper. And there's a 7-11 type of store around every corner. And you can't really eat anything fancy after surgery anyways. Most likely congee and soft food for a while. Saves quite a bit on food money. Hope this helps and best of luck!
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November 25, 2014
Hi, I am interested to go Korea for the same. Can you share with me how to contact your translator? Thanks so much...
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May 10, 2015
Encouraged after reading your journey...I am planning to go for PS in Korea soon and would like to contact a translator too...but I am having difficulties finding one. Can you help point me the way to locate such services? I would not mind having the name of the company you used...or perhaps what keywords should I google for? Thanks so much...
UPDATED FROM cyntoronto
4 months post

side by side photo comparison.

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February 7, 2014
as a specialist in Asian facial plastics I noticed that your primary rhinoplasty failed to appropriately support and augment the tip as well as the bridge between the mid vault and the tip. Your revision looks terrific.
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February 7, 2014
in my previous comment I should say that it appears there may not have been adequate support to augment the tip and lower half of the bridge.
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February 7, 2014
Congratulations. You look great.
February 7, 2014
Thank God you posted this now I know for sure I will not get any work on my nose done by Dr Solomon
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February 9, 2014
Your final result is great! Thank you for sharing on RealSelf.
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February 23, 2014
Woud you mind to share details of revision, the grafts or implants etc, if you please?
November 20, 2014
Dr. Wang, It's an implant.
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1 year post

Q&A

cyntoronto
I've gotten many private messages asking me where I started my research online.
So I thought I should add the link here so everyone can benefit from it.
http://forum.purseblog.com/asian-plastic-surgery-and-cosmetic-procedures/

There are hundreds of people in the same situation. And people are very helpful & supportive. That's where I've gotten all my contacts. Best of luck on your journey!

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