Hi everyone!
I'm really bad at reviews so I'll try to keep this brief hahaha
So it's been two weeks now since my surgery with Dr Kim and it's safe to say I'm genuinely happy with the results. I know it's still early to tell but I'm loving my new nose and I can't wait for the final outcome!
Consultations
ILAC: I was met with a consultant before my actual consultation with Dr Ju and I appreciated how meticulous he was as he measured my nose and fitted a couple implants of various sizes for my bridge. There was an in house translator and she was great as well! The price was very reasonable too.
Noselab: I hired a translator (Ryan) for my consultation with Dr Kang as he doesn't speak english. Again, I was met with a consultant where we spoke about my concerns and overall procedure, she was excellent but I found that I spent more time with her instead of Dr Kang which irked me a little. When I finally got to speak to Dr Kang, it was rather hasty and straight to the point, where he basically explained how he would fix my nose. I could tell that he was a brilliant surgeon but the vibes were off. The price was astronimical.
1stbutton: This was the only clinic that broke the consultant > doctor tradition as I was met by Dr Kim almost immediately. We hit it off right out the gate as he addressed my concerns and explained how he would solve them as well as giving tailored suggestions while also tempering expectations. I knew he was the one until we got to the price, I was a little taken aback as it was much higher than the quotation he sent me prior but after several talks, with Ryan's help we were able to negotiate down to a price I was elated with. I booked the surgery the following day.
Surgery Day
Everything went well and pretty much as expected, anesthesia was administered and I awoke with a new nose. I was definitely disorientated after the surgery but thankfully Ryan was there to get me a taxi safely back to my accommodation. Packing was removed a day later which I really appreciated as I heard some clinics do this 3 days later which I can't imagine how unbearable it would be. Stiches and taping were removed a week later, after this I was free! It took an extra week to return to normal but I'm feeling much better now.
Conclusion
Dr Kim is one of a kind. Also I can't stress the importance of hiring a translator, even if you think you won't need one. There's so much more that they provide than just translation. You can reach Ryan on kkt: ryankim13 but he said he's working on a website to make booking him much more convenient.
Quick shotout to @matchagreen and @himoon who were instrumental in my preparation for this event, also to the many others who I have met through this humble forum
If you made it this far, thank you for taking the time to read my shpiel!
I'm really bad at reviews so I'll try to keep this brief hahaha
So it's been two weeks now since my surgery with Dr Kim and it's safe to say I'm genuinely happy with the results. I know it's still early to tell but I'm loving my new nose and I can't wait for the final outcome!
Consultations
ILAC: I was met with a consultant before my actual consultation with Dr Ju and I appreciated how meticulous he was as he measured my nose and fitted a couple implants of various sizes for my bridge. There was an in house translator and she was great as well! The price was very reasonable too.
Noselab: I hired a translator (Ryan) for my consultation with Dr Kang as he doesn't speak english. Again, I was met with a consultant where we spoke about my concerns and overall procedure, she was excellent but I found that I spent more time with her instead of Dr Kang which irked me a little. When I finally got to speak to Dr Kang, it was rather hasty and straight to the point, where he basically explained how he would fix my nose. I could tell that he was a brilliant surgeon but the vibes were off. The price was astronimical.
1stbutton: This was the only clinic that broke the consultant > doctor tradition as I was met by Dr Kim almost immediately. We hit it off right out the gate as he addressed my concerns and explained how he would solve them as well as giving tailored suggestions while also tempering expectations. I knew he was the one until we got to the price, I was a little taken aback as it was much higher than the quotation he sent me prior but after several talks, with Ryan's help we were able to negotiate down to a price I was elated with. I booked the surgery the following day.
Surgery Day
Everything went well and pretty much as expected, anesthesia was administered and I awoke with a new nose. I was definitely disorientated after the surgery but thankfully Ryan was there to get me a taxi safely back to my accommodation. Packing was removed a day later which I really appreciated as I heard some clinics do this 3 days later which I can't imagine how unbearable it would be. Stiches and taping were removed a week later, after this I was free! It took an extra week to return to normal but I'm feeling much better now.
Conclusion
Dr Kim is one of a kind. Also I can't stress the importance of hiring a translator, even if you think you won't need one. There's so much more that they provide than just translation. You can reach Ryan on kkt: ryankim13 but he said he's working on a website to make booking him much more convenient.
Quick shotout to @matchagreen and @himoon who were instrumental in my preparation for this event, also to the many others who I have met through this humble forum
If you made it this far, thank you for taking the time to read my shpiel!
! Curious, what did Ryan say prompting the discount? Aka reviews or was it more than that?