Hi there everyone ~
Its been 15 days since my zygoma and V line surgery and I'm posting some information that hopefully, will be helpful to people considering the same surgery. All opinions expressed are purely my own; feel free to drop me a line for clarifications but I am by no means advertising for my doctors, passing off opinions as facts, etc.
Sorry if the post is long!!!
I went to Korea last mth (sept) and visited the following clinics:
1. ID hospital
2. IDEA surgery
3. JK plastic surgery
4. Dream surgery
5. Banobagi
I finally settled on Banobagi for the following reasons; Dr Oh was very polite and detailed in his consultation. He spent a great deal of time carefully explaining the procedures to me and the recovery period, etc. I do not regret going with him as my post op care was better than expected (some people have said that post op care is non existent in Korea, well, I got to see Dr Oh 4 times after my op, once immediately after my surgery, the next day before my discharge and twice during my follow up consults).
At 15 days, I can see the outline of my face, it is by far, appearing to be pretty much what I wanted ( i brought in a photo and was satisfied that Dr Oh took some time to study the photo and my face to see if its achievable).
On my last day, he told me to email him if I have any further concerns and if I am in Korea in approx 6 mths, to visit his clinic again just to see how my healing has progressed.
Ok, those were the pleasant parts, now onto the less pleasant parts of my story, recovery !!
Day 0 - woke up with my face completely bandaged up with tubes sticking out of my mouth and a mouth piece. Was lucid but groggy for the next 6-7 hrs. It was difficult to sleep as I couldnt breathe or lie sideways. And I constantly felt like throwing up due to the anaesthesia but couldn't cuz I could not move my jaw. And I was dizzy.
Day 1 - Discharge !!
The nurses removed the tubes from my mouth - no liquids or food for the next 6 hrs !! I got home in one piece but constantly felt sleepy. My face started to swell up and that's when you actually get depressed. Well, at least, that was how I felt.
I was advised to be on a liquid diet for one week
Day 2-6
I started to have noodle soup on Day 3 - this is the period you will lose alot of weight as you have no appetite and feel groggy all the time plus your face really swells up after the 2nd day and it is damn depressing, haha ! I consumed alot of pumpkin soup (not sure if it helped but my swelling started to go down at the end of Day 3). Started to brush my teeth after Day 3.
One thing to note about pain - the pain is a blunt pain, much like you're wearing braces on the first day (for the mandible). I experienced pain in my teeth though, more like sensitivity one gets when the dentist cleans your teeth.
Day 7 - first consult. Dr Oh said the surgery went well and my healing is on track. My right side is more swollen than my left profile. Its still pretty obvious that I went for some kind of surgery. They do not remove the stitches
Day 8-11
Life as I know it has started to return to normal. I can eat (in small bite sized portions). I still have not much of an appetite so i consume alot of jellies, Starbucks, bread. I've heard of girls who ate Korean BBQ some 8 days post surgery but at its best, i could only insert 2 fingers into my mouth at its max. Sleep is getting better. Swelling has minimized; people do not realize I did surgery until I speak.
Day 12-15
Stitches out. I still lack feeling in my lower lips and its only apparent I did sth to my face when I speak. They say that you can eat anything you want now apart from alcohol. I also have to wear a pressure garment daily for 4hrs, which kinda hurts cuz my face is still swelling.
Anyway, I hope this helps anyone considering this surgery !!
so i guess that excludes me. But im more interested in getting my nose done. i figured i'll probably go alone with one of my Korean friend that way he could translate for me.
Only problem is if i could find the time to go do it. I haven't really set the exact date yet . I had planned on doing it 2 years from now depending on my work scheduled since i'm so busy. 
none offense taken Kltran. I completely understand how some girls can be uncomfortable around guys or even sharing rooms with another guy.