Two-Week Review After Functional Rhinoplasty for a Broad, Bulbous Nose
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Before / 2w post-op
One of my biggest insecurities for a long time was how broad and spread out my nose looked.
I also had rhinitis and often felt uncomfortable when breathing, so I had been considering functional rhinoplasty for quite some time.
I eventually decided to undergo several procedures together, including correction of a deviated nasal septum, bulbous tip correction, a silicone implant for the nasal bridge, and autologous rib cartilage for the nasal tip.
Once I decided to proceed with functional rhinoplasty, I spent a great deal of time researching different clinics.
While looking through patient reviews, I came across several complex revision cases involving nasal contracture that had been treated at RU Plastic Surgery, and seeing those cases made me increasingly interested in the clinic.
Even though this was my first rhinoplasty, I was initially hesitant about using autologous rib cartilage and was also concerned about the overall cost.
However, because I felt that surgical experience and technique were especially important for rhinoplasty, I ultimately decided to proceed with surgery at RU Plastic Surgery.
Since I am still in the early stages of recovery, I know it is too soon to judge the final result, but so far, I am generally very satisfied.
One thing I especially appreciated during my consultation with Dr. Hyunju Kim was that I did not feel pressured toward an excessively high or dramatic result.
Instead, I felt that he considered both the shape I wanted and what would suit my facial features naturally.
Although I am only two weeks postoperative and still have noticeable swelling, the nasal tip does not appear overly pointed, which I am happy about.
I had also liked that many of Dr. Kim’s other results showed a softer, more rounded, and natural-looking nasal tip rather than a very sharp appearance.
Because some swelling still remains, there have been moments when my nose seemed slightly deviated depending on the angle, which made me a little concerned.
However, when I returned to the clinic to have it checked, I was told that swelling can make the nose appear somewhat uneven at this stage of recovery.
That explanation helped me feel much more reassured, so for now, I am trying not to become impatient and am focusing on giving the nose enough time to heal.
I have also been very satisfied with the postoperative care.
Whenever I had questions during recovery, I was able to contact the clinic and receive guidance, and during each visit, I also received swelling-management care.
Dr. Kim personally checked my recovery as well and took the time to answer the questions I had, which made the overall process feel much more reassuring.
I am still early in the healing process, but I am looking forward to seeing how the nose continues to refine as the swelling gradually subsides and the shape settles further.
