Six-Month Review After Rhinoplasty Using Autologous Rib Cartilage
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Before / 6M post-op
Growing up, one of my biggest insecurities was that my nose looked relatively small compared with the rest of my facial features, and my columella also appeared somewhat recessed.
From both the front and side, I felt that my nose lacked definition compared with my eyes and lips.
Once I became an adult, I decided that if I was going to undergo rhinoplasty, I wanted to do it sooner rather than later so I could enjoy the change throughout my twenties.
I spent a great deal of time researching different clinics and had actually already scheduled surgery somewhere else.
However, the more before-and-after reviews I looked at, the more I realized that the aesthetic style of that clinic did not completely match what I wanted.
I kept coming back to the results by Dr. Hyunju Kim at RU Plastic Surgery, so I decided to schedule another consultation.
After speaking with Dr. Kim, I immediately felt much more confident that his aesthetic approach was closer to what I had in mind, and I ultimately decided to change clinics.
At first, I was a little concerned about using autologous rib cartilage, but Dr. Kim explained the surgical plan carefully and in detail.
I especially appreciated how he designed the columellar line, which had been one of my biggest concerns, and that gave me a great deal of confidence in proceeding with surgery.
For my rhinoplasty, I had a silicone implant placed in the nasal bridge, autologous rib cartilage used for the nasal tip, nasolabial angle correction, and short nose correction.
What I wanted was a naturally straight nasal profile with a softly rounded tip, minimal nostril show, and an overall shape that did not look overly sharp or masculine.
Now that six months have passed, I am extremely satisfied because the nasal line has settled very close to the look I originally wanted.
Most of the major swelling had already subsided earlier in recovery, but compared with the three-month stage, even more of the residual swelling has gradually gone down.
The overall contour now looks noticeably slimmer, more refined, and better defined.
I can also feel that the nasal tip has become softer and more flexible compared with the earlier months, which makes the result feel even more natural.
From the front, my nose now has much more balanced definition and presence within my face.
People around me still often comment that my overall appearance looks more refined and sophisticated, and I am very happy with how naturally the result has continued to settle over the past six months.
