POSTED UNDER Revision Rhinoplasty Reviews
V Line, Revision Rhinoplasty, Deviated Septum Correction, Neck Lift, Pixie Ear Fix
UPDATED FROM LenaL
3 years post
I thought I was cute before, but look at me now.
WORTH IT$16,000
Two years plus later. I would try to improve the upper neck and lower face on the left side, but threads in the local wellness center could do that minor adjustment. Overall, I'm happy I did it. I just wish I did it sooner instead of wasting time and money of the US surgeons.
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UPDATED FROM LenaL
13 days post
13 day after the surgery
I'm still very swollen and the bottom lip feels sore today. The bruising is not noticable. Today earlier, they removed the sutures behind the ears. The rest were dissolvable. I want to thank these young well-trained staff who speak great English, a perfect addition to the 30 year long doctor's experience. Together they rock: Sara handles all the scheduling and organization and your prior to the surgery meeting with Dr. Yoo. Debora is your guide to your successful recovery. Gue Hee will assist to your surgery and stay with you overnight. Ye Jin is your another guardian angel at the clinic until you check out.
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January 21, 2020
You look amazing especially for just 13 days post op! (The first picture looks incredibly painful). Did you have any difficulty going to a different country? I know you it can be daunting but I’d love to have my revision done in Korea xx
January 22, 2020
Thank you for your kind word! Yes.. going alone to the country I don't speak any local language, no English channels on TV, no Uber, and the food tastes different, that's the most difficult part. I was mentally preparing myself for years. Just rhinoplasty revision will not cost more than 6.5k. The first difficulty was figuring out how to make deposit. My deposit was $750 I made it through PayPal as to friends and family. PayPal charges fees, but so does Western Union. The doctor's bank is Bank of America. I should have gone there because I have it too and made a transfer, but I was too busy with work.
Another hard part is being away from my son. Thankfully, he is 22, all grownup, but still..
Take items you can't live without to avoid looking for them in Seoul. I'm glad I brought with me small scissors to open any food wrap, etc, pills for nausea and just in case a few pills for anxiety that was prescribed by my physician.
Be prepared they don't sell much dairies.
Also, I had to switch my work phone to at&t to use that instead of personal phone because my personal phone cannot be unlocked yet, too new. Make sure to go to a special phone shop where they unlock phones. The unlocking apps are ripoffs. It took about an hour and a half for the professional to unlock my old galaxy S 8, in Chicago area. At first, they offered for me to schedule an appointment and to leave my phone, but I was lucky they changed their mind when I said I can't do that and just waited them to be done at the shop.
I had to make sure my credit and check cards will allow transactions. You have to have your bank app, email, and the text of the phone you use for your banking working in the country you're going. I didn't bring any cash with me, only cards. Notify your bank about traveling.
Leave all electrical devices at home. For your phone charger, LEX Hotel will borrow you an adapter for the deposit. Don't lose your electronic card room key because it costs to replace it.
If I can think of anything else, I'll let you know and I'll be happy to answer any questions.
Another hard part is being away from my son. Thankfully, he is 22, all grownup, but still..
Take items you can't live without to avoid looking for them in Seoul. I'm glad I brought with me small scissors to open any food wrap, etc, pills for nausea and just in case a few pills for anxiety that was prescribed by my physician.
Be prepared they don't sell much dairies.
Also, I had to switch my work phone to at&t to use that instead of personal phone because my personal phone cannot be unlocked yet, too new. Make sure to go to a special phone shop where they unlock phones. The unlocking apps are ripoffs. It took about an hour and a half for the professional to unlock my old galaxy S 8, in Chicago area. At first, they offered for me to schedule an appointment and to leave my phone, but I was lucky they changed their mind when I said I can't do that and just waited them to be done at the shop.
I had to make sure my credit and check cards will allow transactions. You have to have your bank app, email, and the text of the phone you use for your banking working in the country you're going. I didn't bring any cash with me, only cards. Notify your bank about traveling.
Leave all electrical devices at home. For your phone charger, LEX Hotel will borrow you an adapter for the deposit. Don't lose your electronic card room key because it costs to replace it.
If I can think of anything else, I'll let you know and I'll be happy to answer any questions.
November 2, 2023
Thank you for all the info!!! You look fantastic! I’m still surgeon shopping for a face/neck lift and revision rhinoplasty and I am considering going to Seoul.
January 22, 2020
Thank so much, that was really informative! I’m surprised how cheap revision rhinoplasty is compared to the uk. I’m considering Korea because I reckon they will be better at augmentation of the nose as it’s more commonly requested there Lol I shocked when you said your son is 22!! You look like your in your early 20s! Hope the rest of your recovery goes well beaut xx
January 22, 2020
Thank you so much, yes, much cheaper there. I saved at least 20k on going there, but also, they're the best in making look everything very natural. Thank you for your compliment, you're very kind. I'll be 45 in April. Who said we can't restart our lives in 45? Lol I wish you the best in your future plans and will be happy to answer any questions.
January 22, 2020
You look amazing!!! Yesss I love it!! I am so happy for you. You look 22. Do you have any pics of your before nose
November 6, 2023
On my certificate of citizenship only because I destroyed the rest. I'm 48 now. I had a story to tell about my trips to Turkey for lipo this year. I'll post it when I get back.
January 25, 2020
Thank you! Actually, I've been thinking about posting a picture 1 year post op with the picture that contains before any surgeries and now. I don't keep old selfies, but I still have all my old IDs and it will be fun to see the difference. If I feel my recovery completed by April, I'll definitely post my 45th birthday picture.
UPDATED FROM LenaL
8 days post
Day 8 post op, the well-hidden scar
All scars are well hidden. The ears are fixed permanently. There is a lot of swelling: the ears, the neck, the face, but it's going down. Pitangui PS Dr. Yoo uses high tech drainage that, while you're overnight, which doesn't require manual emptying like in the US. If it wasn't for that machine, my swelling would have been way worse.
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