Rib rhinoplasty in Korea - Nose Lab

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Soulhappy said:
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.
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Hi Soulhappy.
Thank you for your sharing.
Do you mind sharing how much did you pay for the primary rhinoplasty you had done at Noselab?
 
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Soulhappy said:
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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Did you do rib rhinoplasty with Dr Kang? And which technique was it DCF or solid? I'm also in the progress of consulting with them
 
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I am definitely interested in the price you got. I got quoted 12k for nose job with ear cartilage. I mean, for that price, I might as well just get it done in the states lol
 
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Hi all, Nose Lab is pretty expensive for rib rhinoplasty. I would only just go there if you don’t want a scar.

As an update, I got my nose revised at a different clinic and I am SO satisfied. I got an open rhinoplasty so my scar is still healing but it’s so worth it. The experience was so much better. No fancy bells and whistles like Nose Lab, but much more devoted consultation and surgery time, and the doctor was a plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience. It really showed. Now I have a nice and comfortable nose that fits my face perfectly and enhances my facial features. So glad my journey is now over.
 
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Soulhappy said:
Hi all, Nose Lab is pretty expensive for rib rhinoplasty. I would only just go there if you don’t want a scar.

As an update, I got my nose revised at a different clinic and I am SO satisfied. I got an open rhinoplasty so my scar is still healing but it’s so worth it. The experience was so much better. No fancy bells and whistles like Nose Lab, but much more devoted consultation and surgery time, and the doctor was a plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience. It really showed. Now I have a nice and comfortable nose that fits my face perfectly and enhances my facial features. So glad my journey is now over.
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Hi @Soulhappy do you mind sharing where you got your revision at? Happy to hear it went well for you! :smile:
 
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Soulhappy said:
Hi all, Nose Lab is pretty expensive for rib rhinoplasty. I would only just go there if you don’t want a scar.

As an update, I got my nose revised at a different clinic and I am SO satisfied. I got an open rhinoplasty so my scar is still healing but it’s so worth it. The experience was so much better. No fancy bells and whistles like Nose Lab, but much more devoted consultation and surgery time, and the doctor was a plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience. It really showed. Now I have a nice and comfortable nose that fits my face perfectly and enhances my facial features. So glad my journey is now over.
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Hi! Would you mind sharing where you got your nose revised that you were happy with ?
 
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Soulhappy said:
Hi all, Nose Lab is pretty expensive for rib rhinoplasty. I would only just go there if you don’t want a scar.

As an update, I got my nose revised at a different clinic and I am SO satisfied. I got an open rhinoplasty so my scar is still healing but it’s so worth it. The experience was so much better. No fancy bells and whistles like Nose Lab, but much more devoted consultation and surgery time, and the doctor was a plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience. It really showed. Now I have a nice and comfortable nose that fits my face perfectly and enhances my facial features. So glad my journey is now over.
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Hi there, can you please share with me your clinic? I am really depressed from my rib rhino done at VIP clinic. I’m not able to DM you somehow but can you please email your doctor and clinic to [email protected]? Very much appreciated and I’m so glad you’re happy with your new nose now :heart:
 
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annalee1998 said:
Hi there, can you please share with me your clinic? I am really depressed from my rib rhino done at VIP clinic. I’m not able to DM you somehow but can you please email your doctor and clinic to [email protected]? Very much appreciated and I’m so glad you’re happy with your new nose now :heart:
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Hi, I am considering rib rhinoplasty. I can share some of my research with you. May I know what is wrong with your rib this rhinoplasty at VIP?
 
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Soulhappy said:
As an update, I got my nose revised at a different clinic and I am SO satisfied. I got an open rhinoplasty so my scar is still healing but it’s so worth it. The experience was so much better. No fancy bells and whistles like Nose Lab, but much more devoted consultation and surgery time, and the doctor was a plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience. It really showed. Now I have a nice and comfortable nose that fits my face perfectly and enhances my facial features. So glad my journey is now over.
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Hi Soulhappy. Can you please share where you went for your revision? Thank you so much in advance!
 
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