My Plastic Surgery Experience with April 31

#77
ghvhng said:
Hey I do! PM me your username and I will add you :smile:

Yes forsure! Yeah it has only been one month and I heal slow too.. So I guess I will have to be patient. Im pretty sure all the symptoms im having on the left side is caused by swelling. Once it goes down it should improve significantly.
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Hi I hope you're healing ok now that it's been longer than : months
I ask how are your results now?
I am really considering April 31,
Could you please private message me with your Kakao?
Also to talk to Kim offered to do a free revision if your nose did not come out the way you expected ?
Thanks for sharing:smile:
 
#80
ghvhng said:
Hello Everyone,

I'm back to update you on my one month post op progress. Starting from where I last left off I was scheduled to remove my nose stitches and bandages 7 days post op. When I arrived to that appointment my face and nose was still very swollen... I was told that my swelling appeared to be subsiding slower than the average person therefore they recommended wearing the bandages for another few days to help compress the swelling. After a few days I was finally able to remove the bandages and could start applying the ointment to the scar. Honestly, I was very frightened and anxious to see what was underneath the bandages and low and behold what I saw was nothing near what I expected... it was still SUPER swollen. My nose was severely upturned, my nostrils were completely uneven, and the projection was horrendously long. I honestly felt like the creature from the movie: The Grinch Stole Christmas. My nose just looked like a foreign object on my face. I momentarily had a break down and messaged Brian (consultant) about my concerns. He told me not to worry and that my nose was still super swollen so over time it will settle into my face. He also reminded me that we had one last appointment with Dr. Kim, therefore we can go over my concerns and have another look at my nose before I return back home.

It was around 10 days post op when I had my last appointment with Dr. Kim. The swelling on my face and nose had slightly improved; the nose looked less upturned, the bulbous tip reduced compared to my old nose and a tiny less swollen but the projection was still super long, especially on the left side. This worried me severely because I couldn't see the projection shrinking too much; when the ratio of the projection to my face was way off. I addressed my concerns with the consultant and Dr.Kim. They said that my nose was still very swollen and that the projection should shrink 20% when it heals and after a month I should be overall content with my nose.

As time passed by I tried to not pay too much attention to my nose on a daily basis as I was told the changes will be very slow and I must be patient with the results. One week lead to two weeks, then three; I noticed it slooowwwly starting to deswell and that the nose started to settle into my face. There were days where I was loving the results and other days where I saw little improvement. Now that I have reached one month post op I can honestly say I have mixed feelings with my nose. I have mixed feelings because overall my nose no longer has a severe bulbous tip which was the main reason why I wanted a tip plasty but on the other hand my nose still doesn't look very natural, the nostrils are still very uneven and for some odd reason my left side of the nose looks crooked, the projection is still too long, theres a slight bulge on the side tip and looking above theres a slight dip creating a bird nose effect. Im not sure if this is caused by the swelling or if this is an error to my surgery...

It's a little disheartening because many people say that once your reach the one month post op it will overall determine how your healed nose should look and that there wont be too much change afterwards. I hope that this will not be the case for me as this is not what I asked for or imagined my nose to be. I have been told that my healing process is slower than the average person so it potentially could just be really swollen on the left side mainly. Who knows... I just hope for the best and that eventually things will look a lot more natural and proportionate to my face. I was really hoping that my surgery would be successful and that there would be no need of a revision, especially if I go to a reputable doctor. I suppose I will have to wait a few more months to see if things improve.

That is all I really have to say for now. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you have experienced a slower healing process. I want to hear your story!
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Hi now that it's been a few months how do you like your results ?
Did you contact April, what did they say?

Thanks for any information that you can provide
 
#82
ghvhng said:
Hello Everyone,

I'm back to update you on my one month post op progress. Starting from where I last left off I was scheduled to remove my nose stitches and bandages 7 days post op. When I arrived to that appointment my face and nose was still very swollen... I was told that my swelling appeared to be subsiding slower than the average person therefore they recommended wearing the bandages for another few days to help compress the swelling. After a few days I was finally able to remove the bandages and could start applying the ointment to the scar. Honestly, I was very frightened and anxious to see what was underneath the bandages and low and behold what I saw was nothing near what I expected... it was still SUPER swollen. My nose was severely upturned, my nostrils were completely uneven, and the projection was horrendously long. I honestly felt like the creature from the movie: The Grinch Stole Christmas. My nose just looked like a foreign object on my face. I momentarily had a break down and messaged Brian (consultant) about my concerns. He told me not to worry and that my nose was still super swollen so over time it will settle into my face. He also reminded me that we had one last appointment with Dr. Kim, therefore we can go over my concerns and have another look at my nose before I return back home.

It was around 10 days post op when I had my last appointment with Dr. Kim. The swelling on my face and nose had slightly improved; the nose looked less upturned, the bulbous tip reduced compared to my old nose and a tiny less swollen but the projection was still super long, especially on the left side. This worried me severely because I couldn't see the projection shrinking too much; when the ratio of the projection to my face was way off. I addressed my concerns with the consultant and Dr.Kim. They said that my nose was still very swollen and that the projection should shrink 20% when it heals and after a month I should be overall content with my nose.

As time passed by I tried to not pay too much attention to my nose on a daily basis as I was told the changes will be very slow and I must be patient with the results. One week lead to two weeks, then three; I noticed it slooowwwly starting to deswell and that the nose started to settle into my face. There were days where I was loving the results and other days where I saw little improvement. Now that I have reached one month post op I can honestly say I have mixed feelings with my nose. I have mixed feelings because overall my nose no longer has a severe bulbous tip which was the main reason why I wanted a tip plasty but on the other hand my nose still doesn't look very natural, the nostrils are still very uneven and for some odd reason my left side of the nose looks crooked, the projection is still too long, theres a slight bulge on the side tip and looking above theres a slight dip creating a bird nose effect. Im not sure if this is caused by the swelling or if this is an error to my surgery...

It's a little disheartening because many people say that once your reach the one month post op it will overall determine how your healed nose should look and that there wont be too much change afterwards. I hope that this will not be the case for me as this is not what I asked for or imagined my nose to be. I have been told that my healing process is slower than the average person so it potentially could just be really swollen on the left side mainly. Who knows... I just hope for the best and that eventually things will look a lot more natural and proportionate to my face. I was really hoping that my surgery would be successful and that there would be no need of a revision, especially if I go to a reputable doctor. I suppose I will have to wait a few more months to see if things improve.

That is all I really have to say for now. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you have experienced a slower healing process. I want to hear your story!
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Hi @ghvhng are you still around? I'm was wondering how you are liking your nose now that months have passed by.
 
#83
Zephel said:
Have anyone have reviews on Dr. Park from April 31? I have seen mostly reviews by Dr. Kim but not Dr. Park
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I had a consult with Dr Park. I really liked his demeanor and how he explained everything during the consultation. My mom and aunt really like him too. The consultant just had her nose done by him a week or so prior to when I had my consultation with her. She told me that a lot of the girls that work there actually had their nose done as by Dr Park. . I was super close to going with him though. The consultant said that he uses the exact same method as Dr Kim. Not sure if any of this helps since I don't have first hand experience of him as PS.
 
#84
@naturallook , I did not know that there are two rhinoplasty surgeons at April31. It seems that everyone here goes with Dr Kim. May I know what clinic you went to in the end?


naturallook said:
I had a consult with Dr Park. I really liked his demeanor and how he explained everything during the consultation. My mom and aunt really like him too. The consultant just had her nose done by him a week or so prior to when I had my consultation with her. She told me that a lot of the girls that work there actually had their nose done as by Dr Park. . I was super close to going with him though. The consultant said that he uses the exact same method as Dr Kim. Not sure if any of this helps since I don't have first hand experience of him as PS.
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#85
Apple11 said:
@naturallook , I did not know that there are two rhinoplasty surgeons at April31. It seems that everyone here goes with Dr Kim. May I know what clinic you went to in the end?
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Dr Kim is the known rhino surgeon but the consultant told me that Dr Park has done a lot of rhinoplasties as well. Because they work in the same hospital they adopt the same methods. So Dr Park has the same surgical methods as Dr Kim. At least that is what the consultant told me. She said that Dr Park has done a lot of the girls' nose that work at April31.

I ended up going with GNG. I liked the girls noses at GNG more so than April31... but I think it really comes down to your own personal taste and preference. So I can't recommend one over the other.
 
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#86
naturallook said:
Dr Kim is the known rhino surgeon but the consultant told me that Dr Park has done a lot of rhinoplasties as well. Because they work in the same hospital they adopt the same methods. So Dr Park has the same surgical methods as Dr Kim. At least that is what the consultant told me. She said that Dr Park has done a lot of the girls' nose that work at April31.

I ended up going with GNG. I liked the girls noses at GNG more so than April31... but I think it really comes down to your own personal taste and preference. So I can't recommend one over the other.
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Thank you very much for getting back. Maybe I should consider consulting with Dr Park too if he uses the same methods as Dr Kim.

I hope you like your results from GNG. There are so many forumers who have gone with GNG recently.
 
#87
QueenOfBlades said:
11 days post op:

The nasolabial grooves from swelling seemed to have lessened and become more shallow. Otherwise, the fat graft on my upper cheeks and forhead does make me look younger and my side profile more attractive.

The nose tip is also looking more defined. I can't wait to see the final result! Thank you Dr Kim for giving me such a natural and good result, despite my tissue limitations. I will update this thread again in one month's time.
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Hi @QueenOfBlades,

Thank you for your post. As nose was a primary goal for you, I wanted to ask more about the fat injections.

I have surgery scheduled today for eye revision and fat transfer with Dr Won Suk Oh. I can't seem to find much on him. Have any forum members heard much about him re. Eyes and fat injections? Areas for fat are same as yours Quern, for 3d effect on forehead and cheeks.

Did they do a lot of cc on you? I don't think I need much so would rather go on the lower end.

Just to help me mentally prepare, at how many days post op were you comfortable to step out of the hotel and not feel to frankensteinish? How are your results 5 months on?
 
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#88
Pitangu
QueenOfBlades said:
Dear Sweetfrock,

Actually, I felt and looked fine, and did not show any outward signs of infection at all. There was no pinkness or warmth after my primary rhinoplasty. It is possible that Dr Kim meant inflammation, instead of infection, but he did use the word 'infection'.

I am sorry that Pitangui did not do a good job for you. Do consult with as many rhino specialists as you can. List down all the traits that bother you, and ask the doctor what he can do to address each issue. Clear communication is key here.
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Pitangui is horrible.... Completely ruined my nose
 
#90
ghvhng said:
Yes I can PM them to you.

Umm well my bulbous tip started a bit higher up so they had to remove quite a lot of cartilage. When I send you the photos you will have a better idea of what Im talking about. Depends what you mean by the lower area.. If your talking about the alar base then that can to reduced if you really need it but I think that's another additional procedure to a tip plasty.
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Hi,
I was jus going through your rhinoplasty journey since I am considering april31PS as well..Hopefully you have healed well.. ..I would love to see your B& A pics..my kakao id is Mojito15..Thanks in advance
 
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