My nose was not an overwhelming lifelong complex; I simply thought it might look better if the tip were a little higher. It started when I impulsively wondered whether I should at least get a consultation after watching videos online.
Because this surgery began from personal desire rather than a deep-seated complex, I was actually quite anxious about it.
I found [Doctor A] after watching the doctor's videos online. I really liked the nose line the doctor personally shaped in the videos because it was exactly the style I wanted.
The biggest reasons I booked surgery right away were the exceptional kindness of my coordinator, [Staff A], and the doctor's scientific approach. I was not especially knowledgeable about rhinoplasty, but I had doubts about whether it was right to remove and use the septum, the central supporting pillar of the nose. Before I even said that I did not want my septum touched, the doctor first explained scientifically why using the septum was not recommended, which immediately gave me confidence.
I did not visit any other clinics. I paid the deposit that same day, trusted the promise of unlimited postoperative care, and had my first rhinoplasty just eight days later.
The doctor examined my bone structure and consulted with me. At that time, the doctor's opinion and mine aligned perfectly, so we planned not to touch the septal cartilage at all and not to perform osteotomy. A thin 2.5 mm silicone implant was placed on the nasal bridge for a natural increase in height, and autologous costal cartilage was to be used to elevate the nasal tip by approximately 4 mm and create the line.
Honestly, after having the stitches removed at two weeks, the beginning of my radix looked so high that I was truly alarmed, thinking, “Ah... what should I do?” The swelling still had not gone down through week 3, which worried me, but as I moved into week 4, the swelling decreased and it became much more natural.
I now like the height exactly as it is, and I am so satisfied with the shape that I am actually anxious it may become lower than it is now once all swelling is gone.
My philtrum currently looks a little long, and my upper-lip movement is still not fully free. I was told this would improve as the swelling subsides, so I am waiting for more swelling to go down, along with the slightly high-looking starting point of my radix.
The pain at the autologous costal cartilage incision site, directly beneath the bra line, was honestly no small matter. Until week 3, it hurt even when I lay down to sleep and merely straightened my body, and sneezing was painful... It has gradually improved as I entered week 4, but even now, when lying still, it sometimes throbs. Anyone considering autologous costal cartilage should be prepared for this to some extent.
Recently I have had a nosebleed every day, so I contacted them. My coordinator showed no sign of avoiding me, immediately arranged a visit, and the doctor also handled it carefully by prescribing ophthalmic ointment. When small problems or anxiety arise after surgery, they do not avoid them and provide clear feedback, which has deepened my trust in [Clinic A] even further.