Rhinoplasty Q&A
Find answers to rhinoplasty questions from Dr. Kim.
171 questions
코성형 후에 코가 답답하고 막힌 느낌이 드는데 정상인가요?
수술 후 몇 주에서 몇 달 동안은 흔한 증상입니다. 다만 시간이 지나도 나아지지 않고 점점 심해지거나 코 모양이 변한다면 수술받은 병원에서 확인받으셔야 합니다.
수술후관리Read answer →Is it safe to get pregnant after having had a nose job?
Yes — once you're fully healed, a prior rhinoplasty has no bearing on pregnancy safety whatsoever, and pregnancy itself doesn't disturb the surgical structure o
OtherRead answer →Is irradiated (donor) cartilage ever used instead of my own rib?
Yes, and it's a genuinely good option in the right circumstances. Irradiated homologous costal cartilage — cartilage from a donor source that's been sterilized
Surgery overviewRead answer →Is there a dedicated coordinator for international patients?
Yes. Every international patient is paired with a dedicated coordinator who serves as your main point of contact from your first inquiry through your departure
Travel to KoreaRead answer →축농증(부비동염) 병력이 있어도 코성형이 가능한가요?
염증이 가라앉아 있는 상태라면 가능합니다. 지금 염증이 활발한 시기라면 먼저 치료를 받으시고 수술은 그 뒤로 미루는 게 맞습니다.
기능코Read answer →Do I have to give up contact sports for good after rhinoplasty, or just temporarily?
Only temporarily for the vast majority of patients — once Dr. Kim confirms the structural healing from your nose job is complete, usually a few months out from
RecoveryRead answer →How long does rib cartilage last inside the nose?
Rib cartilage is generally considered a permanent structural material — once it integrates with the surrounding tissue, it's designed to provide long-term suppo
Surgery overviewRead answer →What documents do I need to bring for treatment abroad?
At minimum, bring your passport, a list of current medications and supplements, and records of any previous nasal surgery if applicable — including operative no
Travel to KoreaRead answer →코성형 후에 코골이가 심해질 수 있나요?
수술 직후 일시적으로는 그럴 수 있지만, 붓기가 빠지면 대부분 수술 전 상태로 돌아옵니다. 코성형 자체가 코골이를 만드는 수술은 아닙니다.
기능코Read answer →Can I get a flu shot or other vaccines normally once I've recovered from rhinoplasty?
Once you've fully recovered, vaccines are handled exactly the way they would be for anyone else — your rhinoplasty history doesn't change the recommendations at
RecoveryRead answer →Can rib cartilage be used for both bridge and tip work?
Yes — rib cartilage is versatile enough to be shaped for structural support in both the bridge and the tip, often within the same surgery. A larger, solid-carve
Surgery overviewRead answer →How do I communicate with the clinic before arriving in Korea?
The easiest way to reach us before your trip is WhatsApp — our international patient team responds there in English, and it's the same channel you'll use to boo
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