Functional Revision Rhinoplasty — Early Postoperative Review (2 Weeks) > 리얼셀카 | RU성형외과

For a long time, my primary concern was that the central portion of my nose appeared elongated.

From the front, the nose looked generally flat, and from the side, the nasal tip appeared slightly drooped,

making my overall facial proportions feel unbalanced.

This was especially noticeable in photographs, often leaving me dissatisfied,

and I felt there were limits to what makeup alone could correct.

Rather than simply increasing height,

I wanted to refine the central length of the nose in a way that suited my facial structure,

creating a natural yet more defined overall impression.

That is what led me to seriously consider surgery.

I did not initially have a specific clinic in mind.

Instead, I spent a significant amount of time reviewing rhinoplasty cases

through YouTube and online communities.

Rather than promotional content, I focused on real patient reviews

where changes were clearly visible.

Although the clinic name was not always mentioned,

the interior, patient flow, and consultation room environment

kept appearing repeatedly, and through that process

I learned that the clinic was RU Plastic Surgery.

As I continued reviewing before-and-after photos of actual patients,

I noticed that the results were not overly exaggerated

but instead well-balanced with the overall face.

That gave me confidence that this was not a clinic

producing trend-driven, standardized results,

but one focused on harmony and proportion.

With that impression, I decided to schedule a consultation.

I received a direct consultation with Dr. Kim Hyun Joo,

and what stood out most was how objectively he analyzed my facial features

while explaining everything in a way that was easy to understand.

I initially brought reference photos of a popular nasal style,

and he clearly—but respectfully—explained that such a shape

would not suit my facial proportions.

More importantly, he detailed why it would not work

and what direction would instead create better balance and harmony.

Rather than simply agreeing to my request,

he proposed the most appropriate approach for my face,

which made the explanation immediately convincing.

After the consultation, I felt comfortable trusting his judgment

without prolonged hesitation.

The surgery was performed as a functional revision rhinoplasty

using silicone and autologous costal cartilage.

The rationale behind material selection and the surgical technique

was thoroughly explained before proceeding.

I am currently about two weeks postoperative.

Although I tend not to swell easily,

the amount of swelling was still far less than I had anticipated,

and daily activities were not significantly affected.

Pain was also much milder than expected,

making the overall recovery process relatively smooth.

What I am most satisfied with is that the nose does not stand out on its own,

but instead makes my entire facial impression feel more refined.

From the front, the central portion of the nose appears shorter,

reducing the previously dull and heavy look.

From the side, the nasal tip line has been naturally refined,

resulting in a much softer and more balanced profile.

Even though the nose has not fully settled yet,

I am already hearing comments such as

“you look different” and “you look much more refined.”

Personally, my satisfaction increases each time I look in the mirror.

The outcome so far aligns closely with what was explained during consultation,

reinforcing the sense that a face-appropriate design was prioritized.

For those seeking natural changes without excessive exaggeration,

I believe this approach and clinic are particularly well suited.