Two Months After Male Short Nose Rhinoplasty
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Before
It has been approximately two months since I underwent rhinoplasty with Dr. Hyunjoo Kim at RU Plastic Surgery. I had always felt that my nose was on the shorter side—small and under-projected, which gave my overall facial appearance a somewhat flat and unbalanced look. I wasn’t particularly fond of it. Then a friend of mine had nose surgery, and the transformation in their appearance was striking. That piqued my interest, and after getting more information from them, I booked a consultation with Dr. Kim.
In addition to RU, I visited three or four other clinics that I found through plastic surgery apps. However, RU Plastic Surgery stood out to me the most. The aesthetic sense reflected in their before-and-after photos aligned closely with my personal style, and during the consultation, I felt that Dr. Kim understood my concerns and preferences very clearly. Communication was smooth and reassuring.
Because my nose was both short and recessed at the columella, three different clinics recommended that I use autologous rib cartilage to structurally extend the nose. Though this method involves some scarring, I was open to it, knowing it would provide the strength and volume necessary for a successful outcome. At RU, the surgical plan included using rib cartilage for the nasal tip, silicone for the nasal bridge, along with columella correction and short nose lengthening.
To be honest, the cost at RU was the highest among the clinics I visited. However, what stood out to me was the level of postoperative care. I had more follow-up appointments with Dr. Kim than I had expected, and I felt confident that any potential issues would be addressed promptly and professionally. The patient coordinator was also very attentive and kind throughout the process.
Immediately after surgery, the pain was more intense than I anticipated, especially from the rib cartilage donor site. My nose was packed, which made breathing through it difficult, and my mouth became dry. Once I got home, I started feeling a sore throat from the general anesthesia, similar to the pain you feel when swallowing during a bad case of tonsillitis. I later learned this was due to the intubation tube used during anesthesia. That level of discomfort lasted for about three days, after which the pain was only noticeable when exerting physical effort. I managed to go about daily activities with caution.
I experienced more bruising than expected, and a yellowish discoloration remained for up to two weeks. Nevertheless, I had follow-up visits with Dr. Kim the day after surgery, and again at one and two weeks post-op. These regular check-ins, including hands-on care from both the nurses and Dr. Kim, gave me peace of mind.
Now, at the two-month mark, most of the swelling has subsided. The nasal tip has settled into the straight-line shape I had envisioned—defined, but not overly sharp. I’m very satisfied with how things are progressing.
