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The Second Chapter of my Life Has Begun!
Dr. Kim saved my self-esteem and sanity. I know how big a statement that is, and I don't write this review lightly. I came to him a broken woman inside.
To understand why Dr. Kim is so incredible, you need to know a little about the road that led me to him. After hating my God-given nose since childhood, I had always dreamt of a nose job. I chose a surgeon before my 21st birthday who not only didn't perform the surgery as described in our consultations, but also, my nose looked deformed after the swelling subsided. I went back to that same surgeon for a revision. I know, I know, why did I go back? In my defense, the year was 2002 and 2005, respectively. The internet wasn't what it is today. I figured - he messed it up, he can fix it right? Wrong. So, so wrong.
After the revision, I was scared. A single, young twenty-something in an increasingly image-obsessed world thanks to the popularity of MySpace (yes, I'm dating myself) and HotorNot.com, I didn't know what to do. The tip of my nose had cartlidge protruding out of the front; there was cartlidge in a weird shape at the top of the tip. In the cold, my nose became more deformed! I felt mortified to be out in public. I felt not worthy of love. I felt like I should be banished to a tower isolated from all the normal humans.
Begrudgingly, I went back to this doctor a third time, but instead of wanting him to fix it, I asked him who *else* could fix it. Rudely, he gave me a name of a pretty famous revison doctor in Oakland. I saw that man, and the consultation was scary at best. His fee was twice what I had already paid, which took me forever to save for anyway. I couldn't afford it.
So, off I go, spending the next TWENTY years of my life wearing my hair in my face, trying to contour the heck out of my nose to fix the deformities, turning down trips to the snow, knowing what the cold did to worsen the optics of my nose. One day, I finally mustered the courage to search for a surgeon to fix the horror sticking out of my face.
Another surgeon provided me with Dr. Kim's name. Truthfully, I had a consultation with him 17 years after my initial surgery. That meeting was fantastic. He listened with empathy, looking at my nose and understanding what had happened before him. He took pictures and showed me realistic ways to improve it. He made no promises that it would be perfect, and I was 10000% ok with that. All I wanted was to not look like and feel like a freak. Was my nose really that bad? Well, it depends on who you ask. Some people noticed it, while others did, but the point was I did.
I left my time with Dr. Kim thinking he was too good to be true. Having been burned so badly by my previous doctor, I was terrified to trust someone again. A third surgery is not to be taken lightly. Fast forward to 2022. I'm in my forties, married to the love of my life. I thought, 'Do more research on Dr. Kim and talk to him again.' Best. Thought. Ever.
That second consultation with Dr. Kim was even better than the first. He was thoughtful, truthful, and patient. We talked through everything. Since the first consult with him was a few years prior, he retook pictures and discovered that my nose was collapsing on itself. The first surgeon took out so much cartilage that my nose **was falling inward**, resulting in me being unable to breathe out of my right nostril, a change that happened so gradually that I didn't notice. So now, I hate how I look, and my nose is falling onto itself like Michael Jackson. I had no choice. I had to move forward, and I knew deep down that Dr. Kim wouldn't let me down.
The surgery date was set for two months later. His staff was so kind and supportive. They are amazing people, truly.
My surgery took 6.5 hours, and he completely reshaped my nose. Dr. Kim is a true artist. I cried crocodile tears when the splints and tape were removed, and I felt human for the first time in my 41 years of existence. I felt pretty.
I don't have to contour my nose anymore. I don't have to shy away from pictures or hide behind my hair. My nose blends into my face - it is normal. I can breathe in my exercise classes. My life has done a complete 180, and it is all thanks to Dr. Kim. I will never be able to find the right words (I can't even find them even now as I tear up typing all this out) to express my gratitude. If you are considering him to help you out, don't think twice and do it. I'm happy to share my before and after photos!
You gave me a second chance at life, Dr. Kim. Thank you!!
To understand why Dr. Kim is so incredible, you need to know a little about the road that led me to him. After hating my God-given nose since childhood, I had always dreamt of a nose job. I chose a surgeon before my 21st birthday who not only didn't perform the surgery as described in our consultations, but also, my nose looked deformed after the swelling subsided. I went back to that same surgeon for a revision. I know, I know, why did I go back? In my defense, the year was 2002 and 2005, respectively. The internet wasn't what it is today. I figured - he messed it up, he can fix it right? Wrong. So, so wrong.
After the revision, I was scared. A single, young twenty-something in an increasingly image-obsessed world thanks to the popularity of MySpace (yes, I'm dating myself) and HotorNot.com, I didn't know what to do. The tip of my nose had cartlidge protruding out of the front; there was cartlidge in a weird shape at the top of the tip. In the cold, my nose became more deformed! I felt mortified to be out in public. I felt not worthy of love. I felt like I should be banished to a tower isolated from all the normal humans.
Begrudgingly, I went back to this doctor a third time, but instead of wanting him to fix it, I asked him who *else* could fix it. Rudely, he gave me a name of a pretty famous revison doctor in Oakland. I saw that man, and the consultation was scary at best. His fee was twice what I had already paid, which took me forever to save for anyway. I couldn't afford it.
So, off I go, spending the next TWENTY years of my life wearing my hair in my face, trying to contour the heck out of my nose to fix the deformities, turning down trips to the snow, knowing what the cold did to worsen the optics of my nose. One day, I finally mustered the courage to search for a surgeon to fix the horror sticking out of my face.
Another surgeon provided me with Dr. Kim's name. Truthfully, I had a consultation with him 17 years after my initial surgery. That meeting was fantastic. He listened with empathy, looking at my nose and understanding what had happened before him. He took pictures and showed me realistic ways to improve it. He made no promises that it would be perfect, and I was 10000% ok with that. All I wanted was to not look like and feel like a freak. Was my nose really that bad? Well, it depends on who you ask. Some people noticed it, while others did, but the point was I did.
I left my time with Dr. Kim thinking he was too good to be true. Having been burned so badly by my previous doctor, I was terrified to trust someone again. A third surgery is not to be taken lightly. Fast forward to 2022. I'm in my forties, married to the love of my life. I thought, 'Do more research on Dr. Kim and talk to him again.' Best. Thought. Ever.
That second consultation with Dr. Kim was even better than the first. He was thoughtful, truthful, and patient. We talked through everything. Since the first consult with him was a few years prior, he retook pictures and discovered that my nose was collapsing on itself. The first surgeon took out so much cartilage that my nose **was falling inward**, resulting in me being unable to breathe out of my right nostril, a change that happened so gradually that I didn't notice. So now, I hate how I look, and my nose is falling onto itself like Michael Jackson. I had no choice. I had to move forward, and I knew deep down that Dr. Kim wouldn't let me down.
The surgery date was set for two months later. His staff was so kind and supportive. They are amazing people, truly.
My surgery took 6.5 hours, and he completely reshaped my nose. Dr. Kim is a true artist. I cried crocodile tears when the splints and tape were removed, and I felt human for the first time in my 41 years of existence. I felt pretty.
I don't have to contour my nose anymore. I don't have to shy away from pictures or hide behind my hair. My nose blends into my face - it is normal. I can breathe in my exercise classes. My life has done a complete 180, and it is all thanks to Dr. Kim. I will never be able to find the right words (I can't even find them even now as I tear up typing all this out) to express my gratitude. If you are considering him to help you out, don't think twice and do it. I'm happy to share my before and after photos!
You gave me a second chance at life, Dr. Kim. Thank you!!
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Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
55 Francisco St., San Francisco, California