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African American (Ethnic) Rhinoplasty- VIP International Plastic Surgery Center (Seoul, Korea) - South Korea, KR

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As an African American, I've wanted to get my nose...

dezinerconn
WORTH IT$8,500
As an African American, I've wanted to get my nose done for awhile but was having a hard time finding a doctor. My issue was: ' 1. Flared nostrils, 2. short nose, 3. undefined tip and 4. Very bad Sinusitis (which has progressively gotten worse this past year). In short, I was unhappy with my nose! I had opted for getting my nose done in Brazil or Columbia but was referred to VIP International Plastic Surgery Center in Seoul, Korea. A mutual friend who was African American had done it there and had fabulous results. opted I was thinking of going to Brazil or Colombia to get my nose done but a mutual friend who lives in South Korea had gotten her nose done at VIP in Seoul and she looks amazing. After doing plenty of research and other consultations, I decided to get my surgery at VIP. I was really impressed with the professionalism and friendliness at this clinic. Compared to the other clinics I went to, they spent a good amount of time with me and was very patient with all of my questions. I got a septal cartilage rhinoplasty (alar reduction, tip plasty) and got a silicone bridge. I also received a midface augmentation (which is filling my naso labial folds with silicone) , In addition, they fixed my septal deviation.
I am absolutely in love with my nose and am 2.5 weeks post-op so it's going to even look better! I look younger as well. My healing has been relatively painless, except for the first 2 days. I'm so very thankful for this experience!

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Myung Ju Lee, MD, PhD

Myung Ju Lee, MD, PhD

Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (22)

October 29, 2016
Great results can you please post pics along the way as well
October 30, 2016
I sure will, will upload more tomorrow
October 29, 2016
Looks great! But the Angle of the after photo doesn't allow me to see what your nose looks like well. Can you do another after shot?


Also, is this total including tax and airfare?
October 30, 2016
I will post some new shots tomorrow and no the price did not include airfare. BTW, in Korea they are giving a tax refund until next Spring or so, one gets 8% back so basically that can help to pay for your airfare :)
October 31, 2016
Uploaded new pic :)
October 31, 2016
Thanks! It looks amazing!!!
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October 31, 2016
Wow love your results!!
October 31, 2016
Thank you!
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November 22, 2016
Amazing results. I've been looking into Korea for quite some time now. Their surgery before and afters are mindblowing! Any advice on how to proceed?
November 23, 2016
Yes, they do great work . :) Sending you a PM. But basically you can contact the clinic directly and ask for Joanne or you can send them an email with your pics and what you want to get done.
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November 30, 2016
Who was the doctor who performed your work?
November 30, 2016
Hey you can see below my review who performed my work.. but here's the info: Myung Ju Lee (VIP International Plastic Surgery Center ) - https://www.realself.com/find/South-Korea/South-Korea/Plastic-Surgeon/Myung-Ju-Lee
UPDATED FROM dezinerconn
19 days post

3 weeks Post Op

dezinerconn
Am healing great, here are some new pics. I noticed the swelling really went down in last several days.

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November 5, 2016
Keep updating! love to see how it heals! :)
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November 11, 2016
Your nose looks good.
November 14, 2016
Thanks!! It's starting to look better and better :)
December 4, 2016
Amazing Result! Did you ask for a drastic change or a subtle change?
March 9, 2017
Hi, I didn't specifically ask for a specific kind of change but I did show pictures of noses I liked. Dr. Lee said he would do the nose according to my features. I guess it's a medium change?
May 4, 2018
Love your nose. Was this an open or closed rhinooplasty?
UPDATED FROM dezinerconn
1 month post

5 weeks Post Op

dezinerconn
My nose is still a little sore on the tip and base of nose but otherwise all is good. The swelling has gone down a bit since my last post and is starting to take shape. It's funny how I've started to convince myself that I was born with this nose.

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November 22, 2016
Wow, your nose looks really great
November 23, 2016
Thanks! It's healing nicely and the good news is my sinusitis hasnt come back on top of it. Will be updating with new pics in a few days. :)
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November 30, 2016
Very nice results. Compliments your features. Congrats!
November 30, 2016
Thanks so much will be updating soon, it looks even better! :)
December 17, 2016
great results. Do you have any updated pictures?
March 9, 2017
Yup, I already posted them a while ago.
October 17, 2017
When were you able to return to work? And how long did you stay in Korea for? Thanks in advance for answering :)