Dr Rhee is amazing. I knew from the consultation he was the doctor for me. He takes his time and really listens to you. He made me feel so calm and comfortable. I got a rhinoplasty done with him and it is amazing. He does amazing work.
I went to Dr. Rhee for a "septoplasty" to correct a life-long, deviated septum (which made breathing out of my left nostril difficult). Long story short, after 2 weeks, I could not be more pleased! I'm recovering well, and already know the procedure was a success. I am breathing SO much better! The first 2-8 days of recovery, I often felt like somebody punched me in the nose, but considering what was DONE to that nose, I'm not complaining. Also, I had definite nose bleeding the first 2 days, before it (mostly) stopped. Make sure you're not on blood thinners (like aspirin, etc) for at least 2 weeks BEFORE your procedure. Every day is getting better, and I'm so glad I got this done. Dr. Rhee did a FANTASTIC job. My highest recommendation!
I consulted with several doctors throughout the Milwaukee area about rhinoplasty. Dr. Rhee was by far the best I came across in terms of bedside manner and experience. In fact, I almost decided not to go through with the procedure because I didn't feel comfortable with my consultations with the other surgeons. Then I met Dr. Rhee and knew I was in skilled hands. Eventually I did go through with the surgery and my results are fabulous. He took wonderful care of me and I would absolutely recommend him. I'm beyond thrilled with my results. Best decision ever!
I deviated my septum in an accident which affected my breathing and am hoping to increase the quality of my sleep as well as possibly increasing athletic performance. I want an aesthetic change as well. I went to Dr. Rhee for a second opinion. The first MD I saw and who I already scheduled a surgery with was a well-known, respected plastics MD in Milwaukee who I still felt slightly uneasy about. Dr. Rhee was a total 180 for me from my first consultation, he has amazing bedside manner, is extremely knowledgeable and pointed out things I didn't even notice or think about . He made me feel incredibly safe and not at all self-conscious or rushed while discussing the aesthetic part of the procedure like other doctors have made me feel and was enjoyable to talk to. I'm leaving the country for a year soon so he convinced me to wait before I have the procedure so he could keep an eye on me during the healing and do the necessary follow-ups (cortisone injections, etc). I'm actually moving to his native country and he even mentioned that he knew doctors there that he could contact to help me in the follow-up process because I am so anxious to have it done but I'm glad he convinced me to wait until I'm back. This is the first review I have ever written for a MD but John S Rhee definitely deserves a top-shelf doctor review. I have researched almost every MD in the Milwaukee area who performs this procedure. I'm sending my brother to him who is in need of a doctor for a septoplasty also.
Three years ago, I got a septorhinoplasty. Before, my nose was severely crooked and my septum was also badly deviated due to an injury I sustained when I was 12. I was so happy with the result until I bumped my nose 2 weeks post op. So now (3 years later) I am finally getting rid of the bump which has haunted me since! Updated on 6 Nov 2013: So 7 years ago I gauged my ears. Should've listened to my Mother and not done it! Because now, 7 years later, I decided to get them fixed. I was thinking of doing it with my septorhinoplasty in March but the price of doing it under anesthesia is 2x as much! So I decided to do it in the clinic with no anesthesia except the local of course. My same surgeon, Dr. Rhee, is doing it. I can't wait to schedule the procedure and have cute little earlobes again. I've longed to wear ear rings for so long. I can't wait!
If there is a functional component (e.g. nasal blockage), often insurance will cover these parts of the surgery. Depending on the situation, insurance may cover the entire surgery. See your surgeon that has some expertise and experience in dealing with insurances regarding functional nasal surgery + cosmetic concerns.