Has anyone gotten surgery with Dr. Kang? I heard about him from a Korean national but really haven't heard of him before. Thanks~
Rib rhinoplasty in Korea - Nose Lab
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I've seen his Instagram photos and his results look really natural. I've talked to them on WhatsApp and their prices are relatively on the higher side.
this is the korean site: http://www.noselab.co.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=bnf&sca=비개방+코성형&page=2
this is the korean site: http://www.noselab.co.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=bnf&sca=비개방+코성형&page=2
I'm also interested in Dr. Kang. I've emailed with him and he's one of the accommodating ones. My case is revision and based on the photos I sent him, he said he had dealt with similar cases in the past. I also like most of his B/A photos, very suitable for Asian faces. However, his procedure is really pricey, for me at least. I'm still looking for other clinics or doctors within my price range, but so far I haven't found one that I like as much as Dr. Kang's.
You could try emailing him to get a feel if he's someone you'd like to consult f2f: [email protected].
You could try emailing him to get a feel if he's someone you'd like to consult f2f: [email protected].
So I wanted to give a detailed and honest review of Nose Lab instead of just generalizing.
I did my research on Babitalk and Gangnam Unnie and Purse Forum. When I started going in for consultations, almost every doctor told me they do open rhino but that the scar under my nose almost always becomes invisible. After more research, I learned about Nose Lab and Dr. Kang's no-scar closed rhinoplasty. Dr. Kang has an MD/PHD and has been doing only noses (ENT plastic surgeon) for over 15 years. After a quick consultation, I booked my rhino with Dr. Kang.
I don't remember it very specifically, but it was around $30 for the pictures, consultation + CT scan. The clinic is small, but clean, and front desk people were very nice. Most of the girls in the waiting room had designer clothes/purses - so it is considered a high end clinic. Consultant was more aggressive, but still nice and easy to talk to, but very strict on price. They know that the product they sell (skilled closed rhino) is hard to come by.
The funny thing was that Dr. Kang never really touched my nose at any pre-surgery consultation. He just talked while looking at the pictures. I felt like a science project as he evaluated my pictures in front of me. He already seemed to have in mind what kind of nose I needed. He did not really go into specifics, and I was not asked what kind of nose I wanted. I also did not bring any pictures. I just trusted the guy and went in for a new nose.
Consultant is also more like the price negotiator instead of an aesthetic consultant. She didn't really go much in detail about my nose either, just the price.
After my surgery, I expected anyone to come in and let me know how it went. Instead, I was just sent home. The next day, when I could finally take out the cotton in my nose, I got to talk to the doctor for about 10 seconds. Day 7, the bandages were taken off, and I was shocked at my nose and how huge it was. Again, I was left with my own clueless self to deal with it. People just assume that the clients know the rhinoplasty process. I could not I did not see the doctor again until day 10 of my surgery, and even then it was a quick check up. Same at the one-month check up.
Most people tell me that my nose is so nice, but it's not what I envisioned. It was my fault to not bring pictures or examples, but it was also never asked, and I was never guided through the process of how to "pick out" my new nose via examples, pictures, or anything. The office functions as a "trust the surgeon" mindset and does not really cater to client aesthetics or wants unless directly expressed.
I am thinking about doing a revision because it's just not my style.
SO, for anyone considering Nose Lab, key takeaways:
- The DOCTOR is skilled, great at what he does, and he is a nice guy. He is just unavailable because he is in HIGH demand, so when you have your 10 seconds to 10 minutes with him, know what you want to ask or show. The guy is obviously overworked and very busy. The longest time you will have with him is when you are on the bed, during surgery.
- They are super busy and have many, many clients to juggle. You feel like just another spoke on a wheel, like a factory churning out noses. There isn't really any time to sit down and talk thoroughly. No one really cares how you feel or what you want. So, make sure you know what you are getting into. Do your own research, bring pictures, and know what you are getting into. I could definitely have been more prepared before getting my nose done.
- KNOW Korean rhino terms and be very detailed. To the tip shape, to the slope, to the angle, to the size, to the columella placement, to every material, to the start point on the nose. They will not educate you nor ask you. If you don't know these detailed wants, he will make the decision for you. Again, he's a busy guy. No time to get into deep discussions with you about what you want.
- Remember it's still a business of selling noses and everything that can be done to it. Have a game plan and stick to it.
- POST-RHINO is HARD. Very hard, physically and emotionally. The uncertainty, the questions, the anxiety can be really overwhelming. Don't expect the hospital to support you during this time or to hear from them. They got your money and there are new clients waiting. It's a small clinic that lacks the warmth of a private practice.
So basically - if you really like what the doctor offers (ENT plastic surgeon, closed rhino, does rib, extensive experience, knows his stuff). Then this might be the place for you as long as you know what you want.
Otherwise, I would go to another place that is warmer, treats you like a person instead of a product, and takes time to sit down with you, really evaluate your nose, the most visible center of your face, and have time to go into discussions that last more than 10 minutes.
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Sorry to hear about your experience. I get what you mean by other people liking your nose but you yourself feel that it's not the right type.
Thank you as well as it's the first time that I'm reading an extensive review about NoseLab. It's my #1 choice but it's really pricey, and I'm only judging based on online photos and interaction with Dr. Kang via email.
Would it be possible to see your B/A photos? Only if you're comfortable to share.
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Thanks, it was partially my fault for being naive about the process. My BA photos may or may not be already on the blog.
Again, the doctor is a nice guy, super skilled, and he tries to be accommodating in the time you have with him. Just super busy because he has a long line of clients. You mostly deal with the consultant, and she runs the place.
If you know exactly what you want, I see no reason not to go to him.
I just needed someone to guide me through the process.
I understand what you're saying, there are things we only realised post-op. I wish you luck in your research about your revision. Hope you'll keep us posted, good luck!
Thanks! Let me know if you have further questions via PM. I’m a Korean national so I try to be careful. Overall, Nose Lab is not a bad clinic, and the doctor is skilled. Good luck to you as well!
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Thank you so much for your detailed experience. I'm going to send you a PM. Please check when you can please~
are you thinking about getting revision? If so will you share some good clinics? Im thinking about going for a revision and have also been researching on Gangnam unni but am definitely open for more considerations. >.<
Some popular revision doctors include Dr Jeon at Top Class, Dr Kim Jae Won at KPlastic. Nose Lab is actually a popular revision clinic, but it felt too awkward to get my nose revised at the same clinic. I would actually put Nose Lab on your list… if you know what you want and just want a skilled doctor.