Severe Contracted Nose Revision — One-Month Postoperative Experience > 리얼셀카 | RU성형외과

My condition was a severe contracted nose.

The nostrils were significantly retracted upward, and after multiple revision surgeries (four in total),

my skin had become extremely stiff and non-elastic.

I spent nearly six months going from hospital to hospital for consultations,

including several well-known clinics specializing in contracted nose revision,

and every diagnosis was essentially the same.

Because it was a contracted nose, the nasal tip needed to be lowered.

However, the skin would not stretch at all.

As a result, increasing nasal height was not possible,

and the only option was to reconstruct the tip while pulling the skin down as much as possible.

Even then, I was repeatedly told that how much improvement could be achieved

would only be known after opening the nose during surgery.

At that point, I had already decided on another clinic

known primarily for shaping the nasal tip.

Then I came across Dr. Kim Hyun Joo,

and thought I might as well visit just for a consultation.

From the moment I arrived, the atmosphere felt refined,

and everyone at the front desk and the coordinators were genuinely kind and attentive.

Dr. Kim explained the DCF-based contracted nose revision technique using detailed PPT materials,

in a way that was clear and easy to understand.

I knew he must have explained the same content countless times to other patients,

yet he remained fully engaged and thorough.

What impressed me most was that he did not approach my case with uncertainty,

saying things like “we’ll see once we open it.”

Instead, he focused on understanding what I wanted,

clearly explained the realistic range of improvement,

and communicated openly about what could and could not be achieved.

Through that process, I could feel his sense of responsibility and passion for his work,

which built a strong sense of trust.

I ultimately changed my decision and chose RU Plastic Surgery.

After about one month of stem cell injection therapy (five sessions),

I proceeded with the contracted nose revision surgery.

The injections were honestly quite painful,

but as I watched my previously stiff nose gradually soften

and volume return to areas that had looked pinched,

the process felt almost fascinating.

Dr. Kim was always energetic and confident,

which reassured me that I had truly chosen the right place.

Now, at one month postoperative, I can genuinely say

I am living each day happily.

I have always cared a lot about my appearance,

but as my nose continued to contract and lift upward,

I think I slowly gave up on that part of myself.

No one said it out loud, but it felt as though everyone could tell

that something about my nose looked off.

I carried that emotional burden for a long time.

My family now says,

“It feels like you went through all of that just to finally meet Dr. Kim.”

They are genuinely happy with the result,

and people around me constantly ask where I had the surgery done.

As the center of my face became properly balanced,

my overall image improved dramatically.

With that change, my mindset also shifted,

and it honestly feels like more good things are happening in my life.

I truly believe this is all thanks to the team at RU Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Kim’s surgical skill goes without saying,

but the coordinators, operating room nurses, and front desk staff

all worked together as one team to guide me comfortably through the process.

That teamwork is what made this result even more meaningful.

I am sincerely grateful, and I genuinely praise myself

for choosing RU Plastic Surgery.

The coordinator deserves special recognition.

Every time I came in for stem cell treatment,

she was consistently warm, attentive, and supportive from start to finish.

She stayed closely involved until I left the clinic,

making me feel as though I were a VIP patient.

Even on days when she was busy with other consultations

and I did not see her at the desk,

she would always come by later to greet me,

ask if I had any questions, and check whether I was uncomfortable in any way.

Her professionalism and empathy were truly admirable.

The injections were painful, but thanks to Dr. Kim and the coordinator,

I always left the clinic feeling positive and encouraged.

On the day of surgery, they helped ease my anxiety throughout the process.

My mother accompanied me as my guardian and had to wait a long time,

which worried me, but the coordinator took excellent care of her as well,

for which I am very grateful.

Even after surgery, she celebrated the progress of my contracted nose

as if she were a close friend, which deeply moved me.

If we were closer in age, I honestly would want to be friends outside the clinic.

Another director, although not my assigned coordinator,

was also exceptionally kind.

When I visited for a follow-up appointment,

I had my scarf wrapped tightly and no mask on,

and she thoughtfully brought me a mask.

She even knew my name, which genuinely surprised me.

That moment made me realize that RU Plastic Surgery

treats every patient with sincere care.

It may seem like a small detail,

but it left a lasting impression and reinforced my trust in the clinic.