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I'm Malaysian but living in the states and you?.. are you going to perform your surgery at ID hospital too? I'll be in Seoul Mid of December and what about you?
I am from Canada. And yes ID is definitely one of my most likely options. I am planning to go after Dec.15 once school ends. We should meet:D Have you booked your flight yet?
 
It's called an orthognathic surgery, which addresses many problems. The particular facial feature you described seems to be "mouth protrusion."

See, e.g., http://eng.idhospital.com/jaw/jaw04.php

The surgery is probably the most intense of all procedures, requiring the removal of teeth, breaking of jaws, affixation of titanium nails, one month of recovery, and six months of othodontic treatment (braces). Revision is impossible.

The upside? Orthognathic surgery is known to bring about transcending change in one's facial feature.

Hey, thanks for the informative response! Gosh, that sounds really scary, but I think that's the surgery I'd need to fix the unbalanced look of a protruding mouth+jaw on my small face. I'm getting it for purely aesthetic reasons, and because I've been teased with having a big head my whole life, when it's actually just my lower face that looks big. I don't have an overbite or underbite though, so would that unqualify me for the procedure? Also, do you know if the six-month orthodontic treatment can be continued outside of Korea? Money isn't much of a big deal for me, but I'd prefer not to go back and forth from Seattle to Korea every month for continued treatment.


Ok..i think you're much younger than me :) I graduated from UW a while back.

So i'm going to BK and working w/ Dr. Kim Byong. Heard he is an expert in the nose area. My gf got her nose done at this place in March and it looks realllllly good!

Depending on the procedure they quoted me between $3,000 and $4,000.

Have you decided on the place?

I'm sure you aren't that much older than me. ^^ And I'm glad your girlfriend's nose ended up looking great. If I have plans of doing rhino in the future, I'll definitely keep BK's Dr. Kim Byong in mind. $3,000 to 4,000 for rhino is a pretty good price compared to some of the other overpriced clinics I've researched, AND you're in good hands with a reputable doctor. I'm sure you're procedure will turn out great. When are you going?

And so far, I've got my eyes set on ID and/or Small Face for my v-line, 2-jar, fat graft, and loveband surgery. :)
 
OK, so after doing some research on this forum and Daum, here's what I've come up with.

I'm really impressed with ID's professionalism toward locals AND international patients, and have read rave reviews about Dr. Park's facial contouring work. I've yet to find another clinic that actually provides virtual surgery simulation online. :)


I've also got my eyes set on Small Face because of their Before and After Gallery, which is formatted like a forum, where real patients post a multititude of pictures before and after surgery. It seemed like all B&A pictures were dramatic! What really got me, though, was the written reviews that accompanied the pictures. I feel like there are impressive B&A pictures from every clinic, so I don't really think they're good indicators of consistency. But I think there's something more "authentic/legitimate" about a B&A picture WITH a written review... it's like giving a name and voice to a face, ya know? Anyway, I had my Korean friend translate all 150+ reviews (I think there are more on the Korean website), and by the time we were done reading through all of it, he wanted to get v-line surgery too LOL. Pictures are worth a thousand words, so I attached a FEW of the B&A's I was impressed with.



So, I'm definitely doing 2-jaw surgery to fix my mouth + jaw protrusion at ID hospital. Dr. Park revolutionized 2-jaw surgery with his no-tie method, so I can't really imagine turning to his "apprentices" when the best is already in reach lol. I am torn between ID and Small Face for v-line though, because I want to do the 2-jaw and v-line surgery at the same time in the same clinic... but I'm just more drawn toward the consistently dramatic results I've seen from Small Face. I guess I'll know for sure when I actually consult with both clinics lol. Has anyone checked out or heard about Small Face for facial contouring? How is their post-op care? Please let me know. :)

I'm not quite sure where I'll get my under eye fat graft and loveband surgery, but I'm in search for a reputable doctor that has had plenty of experience in both. Does anyone know a clinic or hospital that actually specializes in these procedures? Any help or guidance is greatly appreciated! ^^
 

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You keep writing Chanel, but on their website it's spelled "Channul" and the Korean reads closer to "Channel" than "Chanel" (like the French designer)...

I'm only pointing it out because I think it'll be difficult for forumers looking for this clinic once they get to Korea...

Anyhoo, your nose looks great! Cheers!! :)

OH so sorry about that, sometime get used to to write chanel

Yeah it CHANNEL

and here's website if anyone looking for
http://www.chps.co.kr/new/main.asp
 
Hiya. Yes she will definitely take care of you after your surgery. We hung out together as much as we could just as mates (and I wasn't "using/paying" her!) It made my experience in Seoul much more rewarding because when it came to going out to restaurants etc she was there to help translate what was on the menu! We also took to the subway and I was following her around like a puppy coz I found the subway a little confusing. And her translation in English from surgeon is very good coz I had lazer skincare to remove freckles three days before I left (I hadn't planned it but Nicole had hers done and her skin is flawless, so I trusted her) and when we went to my consultation at the lazer clinic she translated really well for me, so that made me confident to have the treatment (two weeks later my skin looks so much better!)

Hi there :) Thanks for the tip! I'll get in touch with her too. From the sound of it, i am assuming she knows which clinics are good as well? Definitely have a local contact there would make life much easier and comforting!
 
Me three. I m going in mid december with two other forumers. I will be doing vline and zygoma. We all shld meet up!

Sounds like a plan! Will pm you.

Haha yeah I do speak Korean! Better with English though lol. Uh I'm thinking around about leaving the U.S on dec 15th and go consulting on the 17th. When will you be there? Haha yeah sorry I'm more of a silent reader! I don't have anything to post about lol!

I'm leaving during the first week of dec (haven't bought tickets yet, will confirm exact dates when I do~!) and ideally be back home around around the 22nd.. so we'll be able to meet!

Is anyone else here going to Korea from Dec, 10th to 30th ? :smile1:

Meeememememe :p
 
OK, so after doing some research on this forum and Daum, here's what I've come up with.

I'm really impressed with ID's professionalism toward locals AND international patients, and have read rave reviews about Dr. Park's facial contouring work. I've yet to find another clinic that actually provides virtual surgery simulation online. :)


I've also got my eyes set on Small Face because of their Before and After Gallery, which is formatted like a forum, where real patients post a multititude of pictures before and after surgery. It seemed like all B&A pictures were dramatic! What really got me, though, was the written reviews that accompanied the pictures. I feel like there are impressive B&A pictures from every clinic, so I don't really think they're good indicators of consistency. But I think there's something more "authentic/legitimate" about a B&A picture WITH a written review... it's like giving a name and voice to a face, ya know? Anyway, I had my Korean friend translate all 150+ reviews (I think there are more on the Korean website), and by the time we were done reading through all of it, he wanted to get v-line surgery too LOL. Pictures are worth a thousand words, so I attached a FEW of the B&A's I was impressed with.



So, I'm definitely doing 2-jaw surgery to fix my mouth + jaw protrusion at ID hospital. Dr. Park revolutionized 2-jaw surgery with his no-tie method, so I can't really imagine turning to his "apprentices" when the best is already in reach lol. I am torn between ID and Small Face for v-line though, because I want to do the 2-jaw and v-line surgery at the same time in the same clinic... but I'm just more drawn toward the consistently dramatic results I've seen from Small Face. I guess I'll know for sure when I actually consult with both clinics lol. Has anyone checked out or heard about Small Face for facial contouring? How is their post-op care? Please let me know. :)

I'm not quite sure where I'll get my under eye fat graft and loveband surgery, but I'm in search for a reputable doctor that has had plenty of experience in both. Does anyone know a clinic or hospital that actually specializes in these procedures? Any help or guidance is greatly appreciated! ^^

Hey, thanks for the informative response! Gosh, that sounds really scary, but I think that's the surgery I'd need to fix the unbalanced look of a protruding mouth+jaw on my small face. I'm getting it for purely aesthetic reasons, and because I've been teased with having a big head my whole life, when it's actually just my lower face that looks big. I don't have an overbite or underbite though, so would that unqualify me for the procedure? Also, do you know if the six-month orthodontic treatment can be continued outside of Korea? Money isn't much of a big deal for me, but I'd prefer not to go back and forth from Seattle to Korea every month for continued treatment.

Hey Marir,

1. It is unnecessary to have an over or underbite to "qualify" for the procedure. One can benefit from it if there is any jaw protrusion. There are two main types of orthognathic surgeries: the anterior segmental osteotomy (ASO), which requires only teeth extraction and severance of one's upper jaw, and the two-jaw surgery, which is in essence ASO plus the breaking of lower jaw. An x-ray will aid a doctor in determining which type you need.

2. Foreign patients usually receive orthodontic treatment in their own countries. As far as I know, Korean clinics will give you a treatment plan that orthodontists anywhere would understand. From there, patients are free to choose their own orthodontists, when to start orthodontic treatment (usually 1.5 month after the surgery), and the type of braces. Most working adults understandably choose Invisalign.

3. A milder alternative to the surgery is a combination of Rhinoplasty + Paranasal + Orthodontic Treatment + Chin implant. Whiles rhinoplasty, paranasal, and chin implant elevate central parts of one's face, thereby creating an illusion of less mouth protrusion, orthodontic treatment actually reduces protrusion. Upside: No severance of bones. Downside: By masking rather than addressing the problem, the improvement in look is often unremarkable.

4. I looked into this because I am getting a mouth protrusion consultation with Dr. Park himself this Friday. Will let you know if I learn anything new.:smile1:
 
Hiya. Yes she will definitely take care of you after your surgery. We hung out together as much as we could just as mates (and I wasn't "using/paying" her!) It made my experience in Seoul much more rewarding because when it came to going out to restaurants etc she was there to help translate what was on the menu! We also took to the subway and I was following her around like a puppy coz I found the subway a little confusing. And her translation in English from surgeon is very good coz I had lazer skincare to remove freckles three days before I left (I hadn't planned it but Nicole had hers done and her skin is flawless, so I trusted her) and when we went to my consultation at the lazer clinic she translated really well for me, so that made me confident to have the treatment (two weeks later my skin looks so much better!)

Hi London chick. I've been looking for a great dermatology clinic that I can visit during my stay in Korea. I really want to get rid of the pesky red acne scars that have plagued me my whole life. Do you mind telling me where you went, if they're well-known locally, and if they have a website? :) Thanks!
 
Hey Marir,

1. It is unnecessary to have an over or underbite to "qualify" for the procedure. One can benefit from it if there is any jaw protrusion. There are two main types of orthognathic surgeries: the anterior segmental osteotomy (ASO), which requires only teeth extraction and severance of one's upper jaw, and the two-jaw surgery, which is in essence ASO plus the breaking of lower jaw. An x-ray will aid a doctor in determining which type you need.

2. Foreign patients usually receive orthodontic treatment in their own countries. As far as I know, Korean clinics will give you a treatment plan that orthodontists anywhere would understand. From there, patients are free to choose their own orthodontists, when to start orthodontic treatment (usually 1.5 month after the surgery), and the type of braces. Most working adults understandably choose Invisalign.

3. A milder alternative to the surgery is a combination of Rhinoplasty + Paranasal + Orthodontic Treatment + Chin implant. Whiles rhinoplasty, paranasal, and chin implant elevate central parts of one's face, thereby creating an illusion of less mouth protrusion, orthodontic treatment actually reduces protrusion. Upside: No severance of bones. Downside: By masking rather than addressing the problem, the improvement in look is often unremarkable.

4. I looked into this because I am getting a mouth protrusion consultation with Dr. Park himself this Friday. Will let you know if I learn anything new.:smile1:

Hi! Thank you so much. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to have such a surgery done because my case is purely aesthetical and isn't severe enough to be considered "necessary," so it's good to know that it's still an option. Also relieved to know the orthodontic treatment can be done at home. I really wish I just needed ASO, but my lower jaw is just as bad as my upper jaw. That, and the fact that I also have a short neck that looks even smaller with my heavy lower jaw. :( I'll definitely check out that milder alternative, because it sounds like something I could do. I still can't get over the thought of my bones being broken. I have a low tolerance for pain, and can only imagine how grueling the recovery would be on my own. Thanks again for taking the time t share your knowledge, and best of luck on your protrusion consultation with Dr. Park. Please do keep me posted about how it goes. :)
 
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