I went for consultations because I’m concerned about a bulbous nose, a hump nose, and a low nasal bridge, and I brought photos of Karina! I want an elegant-looking straight-to-slightly-curved line! ㄷㄷㄷ(ㅇㅈㅎ) - Columella + nasolabial angle correction, bulbous nose (fat removal), hump - Nasal bridge (silicone), nasal tip (septal cartilage, ear cartilage): as is, low 3 million won range - Partial review on 3 apps (5 times) - Same-day donor rib cartilage: low 4 million won range - Same-day autologous costal cartilage: high 5 million won range - An anesthesiologist is on-site (safe with LMA gas anesthesia) - Aftercare (swelling laser + injections) - A/S (free within 1 year for inflammation or side effects) - Visits (cotton removal on days 1-3, splint + columella stitch removal on day 7, inside-nose check at 2 weeks; total 3 visits) - They took photos with a camera, printed them out, looked at them, and drew on top of them - They seemed like they would do it well in the shape I wanted without overdoing it - The consultation manager didn’t pressure me to book and kindly explained everything - If you bring photos, they use them as reference - They wrote everything down on paper, so you can review the consultation details - Full refund is possible as long as you tell them up to 1 week before surgery
ㅁㅎ(ㅇㅅㅎ) - Septal cartilage, donor rib cartilage, hump, 2 functional procedures - Custom-made with 3D silicone (biggest advantage) - Aftercare (laser + injections) - An anesthesiologist is on-site - They took a CT scan and explained while looking at it - They looked at my photos and used them as reference - Since the director has a lot of experience, after touching my nose, he definitely knew everything that needed to be done - Functional surgery can be covered by indemnity insurance (price-wise, it’s more beneficial if you do functional and cosmetic surgery together) - Septal cartilage, ear cartilage, donor rib cartilage, and autologous costal cartilage can be used - They explained possible side effects and seemed like they would do it as well as possible to suit me - They kindly did the whole consultation - On the business card, they only wrote what would be done and the discounted price, so be careful because you may not remember well later (I recommend taking notes while listening, or if possible, asking and recording; after the consultation, you can ask questions by KakaoTalk)
ㅂㄴㄴ(ㅊㅇㅊ) - Bulbous nose correction + nasolabial angle correction (lowering) + nasal tip defining-point correction + osteotomy + hump - Surgical materials: autologous costal cartilage (main support) + silicone - They said donor rib cartilage is difficult to obtain right now - 4) Treatment schedule & aftercare - Day 1 > Antibiotic injection + swelling laser (Healite) - Day 3 > Cotton removal + swelling laser (Healite) - Day 7 > Stitch and splint removal + swelling laser (Healite), sebum care - Aftercare is available up to 1 year for A/S (material costs separate) - They continue to monitor progress even after 1 year - Costs were, respectively, low 3 million / mid 4 million (donor rib cartilage, post-payment) / mid 4 million for autologous costal cartilage, with same-day partial-disclosure reviews - They mostly use autologous costal cartilage, and price-wise autologous costal cartilage is more advantageous too - This hospital does not use ear cartilage - When using autologous costal cartilage, they also pay attention to the scar - They don’t use photos as reference - They send all consultation details by KakaoTalk - They took several photos with an iPad, then proceeded with the consultation while looking at them and drawing on top - The director also touched my nose and seemed like he would do it well without overdoing it - The director and consultation manager were kind - No pressure to book - They give full refunds - No anesthesiologist on-site
After going around for consultations, I understood why people visit many hospitals. Every hospital is different, and I got to know my own condition accurately too. Each hospital has pros and cons when comparing them, but I put down a deposit today. The price seemed reasonable, and I got the feeling they would do a line that suits me well. I didn’t plan to put down a deposit right after consultations on the first day, but they gave a big same-day booking discount, so I asked whether I could get a full refund even if I don’t do it later, and they said yes, so I did it right away! All the places I visited today gave kind consultations and were good, and the prices I posted above are under the condition of same-day booking and uploading partial reviews! But I also booked consultations at 3 places in December. I think I’ll go there too, compare everything, and make the final choice. We all want to succeed in one surgery without revision surgery, right? For that, information really is important. I’m posting this hoping my post helps even a little! If you’re curious about anything, ask me more!