My nose condition: I had my first surgery in 2019, and the nasal tip became upturned and the shape changed a lot from the beginning. I was considering both autologous costal cartilage and autologous dermis, and I was determined never to put silicone in again.
1. Gangnam Station AB Plastic Surgery / Director Kim Ju-yeon / no consultation fee
Even though it’s a large clinic, the wait wasn’t long, and the cost was the same for autologous costal cartilage and donated costal cartilage. The director explained things well and seemed to take pride in her own surgeries. She had an image of approaching patients in a friendly, casual way. She said that costal cartilage, whether autologous or donated, is better than autologous dermis. As I saw in reviews, her style is to create a glamorous line, and the consultant showed me before-and-after photos.
2. Sinsa Station Last Plastic Surgery / Director Choi Jae-ho / no consultation fee
Because it’s a one-doctor clinic, it had that distinctive calm and quiet feel. The director has a meticulous style, and they also recommended costal cartilage over autologous dermis here. When considering the prognosis over several years, in terms of shape and side effects, they did not recommend donated costal cartilage and recommended autologous costal cartilage. This place also leans more glamorous than natural, but I got the sense that they value the balance of facial features the most.