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At Last! Ready for an Ethnic Rhinoplasty with Dr. Eric Yapjuangco, Icon Clinic, Philippines
UPDATED FROM MillyLondon
4 years post
Philippine ethnic rhinoplasty three and a half years update!
$2,000
Update!!! My nose has fully settled. I had a great trip to the Philippines. Hindsight, it wasn’t such a bad surgery, my body took it hard for the first few days, then it gets better. Just make sure you have a good nurse/assistance with you.
Dr Yappy, decided on a new nose for my face which wasn’t exactly what I wanted. It stays an ethnic nose, as I asked for but could have made it a little tiny bit smaller on the tip and increase my bridge a little, but he actually refused to do so saying I already had a bridge.
I like my nose today but it did wish I got what I asked for or went to Turkey with a Dr I was hesitating to go as well and recommended to my friend who ended up going and had exactly what she wanted and looks sooo great!
So now, I have a problem with 2 things:
• scaring
• difficulty breathing
There is a little scar at the base of my nostril, I noticed it was going to be a problem right When I woke up from surgery as that stitch was not cleanly closed. It isn’t very obvious, but it does bother me a bit. I can always hide it with some make up of course.
But most importantly ever since I did this nose job, I have had trouble breathing through my nose especially at night. Also my nose always feels clogged and makes a whistling noise at night. Still to this day.
Dr Yappy, decided on a new nose for my face which wasn’t exactly what I wanted. It stays an ethnic nose, as I asked for but could have made it a little tiny bit smaller on the tip and increase my bridge a little, but he actually refused to do so saying I already had a bridge.
I like my nose today but it did wish I got what I asked for or went to Turkey with a Dr I was hesitating to go as well and recommended to my friend who ended up going and had exactly what she wanted and looks sooo great!
So now, I have a problem with 2 things:
• scaring
• difficulty breathing
There is a little scar at the base of my nostril, I noticed it was going to be a problem right When I woke up from surgery as that stitch was not cleanly closed. It isn’t very obvious, but it does bother me a bit. I can always hide it with some make up of course.
But most importantly ever since I did this nose job, I have had trouble breathing through my nose especially at night. Also my nose always feels clogged and makes a whistling noise at night. Still to this day.
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UPDATED FROM MillyLondon
14 days pre
Postponing again (April/May)
I recently turned 30 but still struggling to make a decision about my nose :(
Hopefully, April/May my spirits will be set right to take that step. Dr Yappy and team aren't easy to communicate with so will keep looking if things don't get smoother with Icon Clinic Philipines. Makes me seriously worried about aftercare...
Merry Christmas dolls!
Hopefully, April/May my spirits will be set right to take that step. Dr Yappy and team aren't easy to communicate with so will keep looking if things don't get smoother with Icon Clinic Philipines. Makes me seriously worried about aftercare...
Merry Christmas dolls!
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December 27, 2017
I tried as well and got no response either. I am hoping to do it early January.
UPDATED FROM MillyLondon
3 months pre
Postponing my surgery from November to December due to lack of communication
Dr Yapjuangco and his team have been fairly slow at replying to me so it took a lot longer than expected for me to book my surgery.
So, instead of November, I'm trying to book January... but still waiting for confirmation of dates from his team. So far, I am not impressed with the communication, which is super annoying and makes me think twice about choosing him. Makes me concerned about how they deal with after-care!
However, communication with my second choice Dr Rocelyn Ann Gannaban from Plastic Surgery Philippines has been much better but I am a little afraid as the medical exams pre-surgery just seem so basic:
Hopefully, I will be able to bring my best friend to look after me during this trip and take a tour in the neighbouring islands when I feel good enough to travel.
I'll keep you in the loop.
M xoxo
So, instead of November, I'm trying to book January... but still waiting for confirmation of dates from his team. So far, I am not impressed with the communication, which is super annoying and makes me think twice about choosing him. Makes me concerned about how they deal with after-care!
However, communication with my second choice Dr Rocelyn Ann Gannaban from Plastic Surgery Philippines has been much better but I am a little afraid as the medical exams pre-surgery just seem so basic:
Hopefully, I will be able to bring my best friend to look after me during this trip and take a tour in the neighbouring islands when I feel good enough to travel.
I'll keep you in the loop.
M xoxo
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November 8, 2017
That sucks hun. Dr Yapjuangco is apparently fast on responding at first but really dodgy after you've booked your surgery or when he's secured the bag, atleast that's what I've read from the reviews online. He was my first choice too after seeing his work but the after-care reviews got me a bit hesitant because I'm all about doctors who are genuine to help you and not just about the money. Finding good cosmetic doctors in the Philippines is hard but if you dig deeper there are cosmetic forums online but they're in tagalog so I understand why it's a bit hard for other people. Do you have any other choice of doctor except him? Where did you find Dr Gannaban? I'm planning for a rhinoplasty too so I'm doing a lot of research on the internet .. Dr Alex Deleon from La Nouvelle Image is my choice for now.. He doesnt have a lot of reviews online but I found one from this girl and it looks amazing and convincing
November 8, 2017
I still havent tried contacting him though because I'm still trying to save up but I thought you might also be interested..
November 8, 2017
Search up 'thebaghag rhinoplasty' on google. She's done hers from Dr Deleon.. Her after surgery got me a bit convinced
December 26, 2017
Oh thanks for all the info! I found Dr Gannaban (& Dr Henandez) on whatclinic.com their insta @plasticsurgeryph
I will check out Dr Deleon Thank you!
I will check out Dr Deleon Thank you!
March 20, 2018
I'm late but also looking into Dr. Yap, would buddy up for sure if y'all still planning for something this year!
March 20, 2018
I’m looking to go in July 6th, but haven’t managed to get a reply from them. If your planning on going around then, let me know we can travel together!
June 6, 2018
Hi millylondon.. I'm sorry you had a slow response from your first option. If you still not sure about the two doctors and you want to consider other doctors please check Dr. Levi Lansangan at Dr. Shimmian clinic in ortigas Philippines . He is very quick in responding to inquiries and he is amazing and have great skills that deliver the great result when it comes to rhinoplasty. I did my research for long time and when i found Dr Levi Lansangan i did not regret with my decision to have rhinosplasty with. Besides he is a pioneer in goretex rhinoplasty. You can check his website and read his profile.. thank you and all the best for your beauty journey.
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June 6, 2018
I highly recommend him (dr Levi Lansangan). Im asian too and I'm happy with my nose now.
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