Two-Week Review After Male Functional Rhinoplasty Using Autologous Tissue
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Before / 2w post-op
Before surgery, I already had some height to my nasal bridge, but I was concerned about a slight dorsal hump, a broad and blunt nasal tip, and wide alar areas that gave my nose a bulbous appearance.
My older sister had previously undergone rhinoplasty with Dr. Hyunju Kim, so I had already seen some of his before-and-after results.
I liked his aesthetic approach, and I was also drawn to the fact that RU Plastic Surgery seemed to provide more individualized, one-on-one care rather than a standardized approach. After watching Dr. Kim’s consultations and explanations on YouTube, I decided to choose RU Plastic Surgery.
During my first consultation, I mainly asked about improving the nasal tip.
After considering the nasolabial angle and overall facial balance, Dr. Kim recommended adjusting the columella as part of the surgical plan.
I chose to use autologous rib cartilage for the procedure.
My surgical plan included autologous rib cartilage for the nasal tip, diced autologous rib cartilage with a customized 3D mold for the nasal bridge, columellar lowering, nasolabial angle correction, bulbous tip correction, alar reduction, and functional nasal surgery for rhinitis.
The first day after surgery was somewhat difficult because the nasal packing made it hard to breathe.
However, I personally experienced less swelling than I expected and did not develop noticeable bruising.
I also received postoperative swelling-management treatment, including injections and laser care, and I felt that the swelling gradually decreased during the early recovery period.
At two weeks postoperatively, I can already see that the straight nasal bridge line I wanted is beginning to take shape, and the nasal tip looks noticeably slimmer and more defined.
Since I personally preferred using my own tissue rather than a silicone implant, choosing an autologous rib cartilage approach also made me feel more comfortable with the surgical plan.
I have also been very satisfied with the postoperative follow-up, as Dr. Kim carefully checks my recovery and answers my questions during each visit.
Although I am still very early in the healing process, I am pleased with how the overall shape is developing so far.
