Yong Joon Noh, MD - Account Suspended

The main reason why I decided to write this review is to help people who’s considering to undergo any facial cosmetic surgery. I always knew that the shape and size of my nose were far from perfection and tries to hide with some makeup but as I got older my nose started to look even bigger (to me). So, when I was taking photos it was utterly difficult for me to find the right angle with which I’d look beautiful with my huge nose. Few of my friends already got nose done before, someone in states while some went to Seoul or Hong Kong. And the obvious reason why I chose Korea to proceed my plastic surgery – I liked the result.

So, I started searching and found Banobagi. (I also proceeded breast augmentation, and that was a priority for me, so I was looking for a surgeon who was very good at it). Without going to all details, I’m beyond satisfied with how my results came out. The cost for that was quite reasonable, I paid around USD $5,500 and my surgeon Dr. Noh was very kind, attentive, sincere and most importantly highly skilled and experienced. He has been practicing for over 7 years and is a board certified plastic surgeon, so I was very confident that would get a result I want.

First few weeks were the worst, I was very swollen and had lot of bruising but each day it went down and my nose shape became more and more defined. It’s been only a month and a half since I proceeded my surgeries but I’m very happy with the result even now. Highly recommend Dr. Noh, he’s a real professional with brilliant hands! I hope this helps anyone and thanks for reading!

I never liked my face. I always thought that it was too wide and big. I thought that eye surgery would somehow fix the situation but it didn’t, even though I had it twice. When I contacted Banobagi, they immediately told me that problem wasn’t actually in my eyes, the fundamental issue was in my wide jaws and forehead which actually made my face appear huge.

So, I got facial contouring, paranasal bone grafting, forehead fat grafting and nose job done there. I’ll share my experience on other procedures later, when feel good enough for that.

All surgeries I proceeded at once and was hospitalized for 1 day. The first night was brutal and swelling became even worse on day 2 and after only day 4 gradually started to go down. Washing hair by myself was extremely difficult, so I went to the hair salon for assistance on day 5. A week after I went back to Banobagi for stitched removal from the columella and met my surgeons for a regular follow up. The next day after that I tried to apply some makeup and went out without covering my face.

10 days – this was the time when I started to somehow like my results. I really liked the shape of my nose, how the bridge came out, so straight. Stitch removals from the rest of the areas were done on week 2 followed with some massage, laser and post-op care treatments. I was told that my recover was on track and actually went better and faster that the average.

Major swelling subsides after about 3 weeks as well as yellow bruises on my nose and under eyes. Now it’s been 5 weeks already and results from my nose job I can see clearly. Although, I’m not all 100 healed and recovered yet, results even on this stage look amazing.

Thanks for reading my short diary and I’m sincerely thankful to Dr. Noh for making my nose look so beautiful.

I can’t say that hated my nose. However, I’ve never been satisfied with it – crocked bridge and long tip. Not the ideal proportions which always made me feel a bit self-conscious. Perhaps, I just learned how to accept it but when I saw my friend’s result (she didn’t have bridge at all and went to Seoul for plastic surgery) I understood what was the problem. As you already understood I went to the same exact ps where my friend went for her nose job. The surgeon for my nose surgery was the same as hers Dr. Noh and to be completely honest with you, I also proceeded some other operations there.

Fast forward to the most interesting part – result, I can say that recovery was bearable and since I proceeded other operations at the same time, I can’t clearly state that excessive swelling was due to my rhino. So, now it’s been 2 months already and to me the result looks very good. I always wanted to apply highlighters but since my bridge was crocked, to highlight it was super stupid. Now I can use it and my nose looks perfect! So straight and slim. And the size I think perfectly matches my total facial symmetric. Beyond satisfied with my surgery and very thankful to Dr. Noh for his amazing work! Highly recommend him!

I contemplated upon whether I should proceed breast augmentation or not for quite a while. I studied this issue for about 3 years and wanted to wait until I found a surgeon in whom I’d be confident enough to get a result I was looking for. I ended up with Dr. Noh from Banobagi, Seoul. He actually was a surgeon who performed breast augmentation on one of my friends. I liked the way her breast came out and decided to contact his assistant.
I booked an appointment and since going to Korea is both time and money consuming, I booked my operation as well. I didn’t plan on visiting other places and was pretty sure in my choice. There are few things I’d really recommend – not going for a surgery alone and plan a bit more time before your surgery to enjoy Seoul and all its beauty.
For me, everything went really quick. I arrived in the evening, next morning I had a consultation, medical checkup and a surgery the same day in the evening. I tried to save time, as had only 2 weeks for my vacation. Hospitalization after the surgery was only 1 night, next morning Dr.Noh came to check up on me and I went back to the hotel. I did feel very sleepy the first 2 days, I guess it was due to painkillers I took, but by week 1 I felt both good and energized enough to visit all main historical places.
Seoul is amazing, I wish I had more time to enjoy it, I’m totally in love with it! So, after 2 weeks stitches were removed and I headed to the airport right from the hospital. And here I experienced really serious problem. I couldn’t lift heavy things for about 1 month but my luggage was super heavy due to the number of cosmetics and presents I bought. Hopefully, the airport officer understood my situation and helped to deal with it a lot.
The rehab for me was quite easy and quick. After few months I could switch my compression bra to sports bra and after few more months I was free to wear all bra I wanted. It’s been a year already and my breast looks amazing. Full and elastic just as I wanted. I like the way they look and couldn’t be even happier. Wish everyone could get the same amazing experience.