I went to ㄹㅂㄹ, ㅍㄹㅇㅂ, and ㅇㅇ. I originally also had ㄷㄴ, but the timing was awkward so I left it out, and I’m writing this quickly so I don’t forget.
A. ㄹㅂㄹ Bulbous nose correction + silicone + donated costal cartilage They took photos and a CT scan first, then I waited about 8 minutes before the consultation started. The consultant first figured out the nose style I wanted (so that only took a few minutes), then I consulted with the director. I think my nose is a bit crooked, so I always do contour shading differently on each side of my nose, you know? I asked about that, and they said that, as I said, there is a very slight crooked-looking feeling, but it’s not a nose that needs osteotomy. It seemed to mean that if the nasal bridge is raised with silicone, it can be covered enough. While consulting, I felt like they preferred surgeries that make a clear before-and-after difference. First, because I wanted to see the limit of what could be done with my nose, I asked how many mm of silicone could be inserted at maximum. They showed me a nose drawing on paper and explained everything, like the vibe? shape? according to nasal bridge height. They said that, considering my facial features, rather than making it too glamorous, it would be more ideal to raise the bridge slightly from now and raise the nasal tip more. They said bulbous nose correction was more necessary than crooked nose correction, and because my septal cartilage was insufficient, costal cartilage would need to be used to support the nasal bridge. They asked whether I had thought about donated costal cartilage or autologous costal cartilage, and when I said I didn’t really know the differences, the director explained all the nasal materials almost like giving a lecture. After hearing the cost explanation from the consultant, they emphasized what style the director operates in, that the director personally checks follow-ups after surgery too and takes responsibility until the end, and things like that. I felt like my first consultation went pretty well.
B. ㅍㄹㅇㅂ Bulbous nose correction + silicone + donated costal cartilage + osteotomy Here too, they did all the photos and CT scans, and I talked with the consultant about nasal materials. They asked which I wanted between donated costal cartilage and autologous costal cartilage, and here too I just said I didn’t really know. The consultant recommended donated costal cartilage since it was my first surgery. Also, it took a little while to meet the director, but all the staff were kind, so I didn’t feel particularly upset or anything. The director used a cotton swab to hold my nose line and said the goal was to correct the nasal dorsum and bulbous nose while making a slim, smooth line. But they said that although I don’t have a crooked nose, I have a bit of a hump, so I need osteotomy. Since I hadn’t heard this at Clinic A, I asked if it was absolutely necessary, and while holding my nasal bridge again with the cotton swab, they said there is a big difference between a smooth and not-smooth nasal dorsum, and that it’s necessary in terms of design too. The consultant explained the cost, and because they also told me the cost for autologous costal cartilage, not just donated costal cartilage, they said I didn’t have to decide right away and could think about it more at home. They emphasized that this clinic originally specializes in revision surgery, so they can do even better for first-surgery patients like me.
C. ㅇㅇ Bulbous nose correction + silicone + autologous costal cartilage I had a CT scan, and I got a little tired because I spent a lot of time waiting here, but since it was my last consultation, I was able to keep waiting. I had a short consultation with the consultant and then met the director right away. I also felt that this director clearly liked raising the nasal bridge to a level more than a naturally glamorous look. They said the hump was not severe enough to require osteotomy. They said at this level, it could be covered to some extent while raising the nasal bridge, and suggested using silicone taller than I had expected. Since you can’t just raise the bridge, we also decided to make the nasal tip sharper and more projected. The nasal bridge became higher than I expected, so I asked whether the skin wouldn’t look translucent like this. They said my skin isn’t on the thin side and since it’s my first surgery, that wouldn’t happen. And here, the director recommended using autologous costal cartilage. They explained why autologous costal cartilage is used the most in revision surgery, and um.. I did think, “But this is my first surgery..” Still, I figured the director would know better than me, so I listened to the end. The consultant explained the price, and because autologous costal cartilage would be used, the cost went up sharply.. Honestly, I liked how they held the bridge line for me, and I’d heard it’s a famous clinic, so I didn’t have any major complaints, but if I had to say, Clinics A and B appealed to me more, so I didn’t put down a deposit.
After going around to consultations, I came to respect everyone who goes to more than five places in a day.. Good luck with consultations, everyone .