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My Nose Job Exp in Seoul
Hey everyone! I’m almost 22 and I’m Korean American. A little over 4 months ago I got my nose surgery done in Seoul. I always felt a bit insecure about my little nose issue – low bridge. I’m not a makeup expert, although today you can find million ways to change all your shortcomings with only good makeup skills, honestly, I can barely use an eye liner. Last year I finally decided to get out of my “comfort zone”. After having a conversation with my parents I started my thorough research, contacted so many places and surgeons, and finally made my choice. On one plastic forum I was suggested to get f2f consultations with at least few places, but once I was sure which surgeon I want to go with, nothing could actually change my mind.
So, a plastic surgeon I chose was dr. Kim Harkyoung from Banobagi ps. A few couples of weeks I contacted them via WhatsApp. They asked me some general questions, like my health statement, my pics, what exactly I want and since I was 100% sure to get my nose job done there, I deposited 3k usd which was almost 50% of the total cost they quoted me. When I first went there, it didn’t look like a hospital, their lobby was more of a hotel-like style with very fancy and stylish but cozy and bright at the same time interior and only screens with their famous patients reminded me that it actually was a hospital.
I was met with their English-speaking staff, guess because I made an appointment beforehand and they already knew what time exactly I’d come. The first consultation was with Chloe, the consultant that was chatting with me in WhatsApp. We filled out some forms and she again asked me questions like why exactly I want this surgery and what are my expectations, all in all it took us around 15min. The following hour I was asked to get blood tests with some other scans and finally met dr. Kim. He didn’t speak English but the assistant was there with me all the time. He started with Q&A, showed me some pics of his work that was similar to my requirements and measured my nose with eyes, I do believe it was made to see the symmetry/asymmetry of my face in general. The consultation with dr. Kim in total took us around half an hour.
The next morning I came for the surgery. Dr.Kim suggested to go with general anesthesia, the total time I spent in the operation room was around 2hrs. When I opened my eyes, my mom was sitting next to me. My throat was aching and I didn’t feel my nose at all, the feeling that scared me a bit in the beginning. I was very thirsty, VERY! But I was allowed to drink only 3 or 4 hrs later. I was surprised that I didn’t actually feel any pain and didn’t get much bruising but my nose was swollen.
The first night I was suggested to stay in the hospital, although my mother didn’t want to leave me, we understood that first post-op care is better to receive from professionals. Breathing was a problem for 3 days or so. For an entire week I had to keep a cast on all the time and only for night the first month.
Now it’s been already 4 months, I do feel great but little issue still bothers me. Although swelling went down, the sensitivity isn’t all 100% restored. My tip is still numb. I’m continuously contacting Chloe about it and she keeps saying that different people go through different rehab and most probably, I’m the one who needs a bit more time, idk but I do hope that everything is going to fine.
So, a plastic surgeon I chose was dr. Kim Harkyoung from Banobagi ps. A few couples of weeks I contacted them via WhatsApp. They asked me some general questions, like my health statement, my pics, what exactly I want and since I was 100% sure to get my nose job done there, I deposited 3k usd which was almost 50% of the total cost they quoted me. When I first went there, it didn’t look like a hospital, their lobby was more of a hotel-like style with very fancy and stylish but cozy and bright at the same time interior and only screens with their famous patients reminded me that it actually was a hospital.
I was met with their English-speaking staff, guess because I made an appointment beforehand and they already knew what time exactly I’d come. The first consultation was with Chloe, the consultant that was chatting with me in WhatsApp. We filled out some forms and she again asked me questions like why exactly I want this surgery and what are my expectations, all in all it took us around 15min. The following hour I was asked to get blood tests with some other scans and finally met dr. Kim. He didn’t speak English but the assistant was there with me all the time. He started with Q&A, showed me some pics of his work that was similar to my requirements and measured my nose with eyes, I do believe it was made to see the symmetry/asymmetry of my face in general. The consultation with dr. Kim in total took us around half an hour.
The next morning I came for the surgery. Dr.Kim suggested to go with general anesthesia, the total time I spent in the operation room was around 2hrs. When I opened my eyes, my mom was sitting next to me. My throat was aching and I didn’t feel my nose at all, the feeling that scared me a bit in the beginning. I was very thirsty, VERY! But I was allowed to drink only 3 or 4 hrs later. I was surprised that I didn’t actually feel any pain and didn’t get much bruising but my nose was swollen.
The first night I was suggested to stay in the hospital, although my mother didn’t want to leave me, we understood that first post-op care is better to receive from professionals. Breathing was a problem for 3 days or so. For an entire week I had to keep a cast on all the time and only for night the first month.
Now it’s been already 4 months, I do feel great but little issue still bothers me. Although swelling went down, the sensitivity isn’t all 100% restored. My tip is still numb. I’m continuously contacting Chloe about it and she keeps saying that different people go through different rehab and most probably, I’m the one who needs a bit more time, idk but I do hope that everything is going to fine.
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