Rhinoplasty Q&A
Find answers to rhinoplasty questions from Dr. Kim.
174 questions
How soon after my first surgery can I get a revision?
Timing is one of the most important factors in successful revision rhinoplasty, and it's a question we hear constantly from international patients…
Revision RhinoplastyRead answer →Can a collapsed nasal bridge be corrected?
Yes — a collapsed nasal bridge is one of the more common revision rhinoplasty concerns we see from patients traveling to Korea, and it's generally…
Revision RhinoplastyRead answer →How does infection or chronic inflammation affect revision planning?
Active infection or chronic inflammation changes the timeline and approach for revision rhinoplasty significantly.
Revision RhinoplastyRead answer →Is there enough cartilage left for revision surgery?
This is one of the most common questions we hear from international patients researching revision rhinoplasty in Korea, and the honest answer is: it…
Revision RhinoplastyRead answer →What is thread and foreign body removal, and when is it needed?
Thread and foreign body removal is a specific type of revision procedure that addresses non-surgical or minimally invasive materials left in the nose from…
Revision RhinoplastyRead answer →How many times can a nose realistically be revised?
There's no fixed number, but each additional revision generally becomes more complex, since every prior surgery reduces the amount of native cartilage…
Revision RhinoplastyRead answer →Can a deviated nose after previous surgery be straightened?
Yes — a nose that's become deviated or crooked following a previous rhinoplasty can generally be straightened through revision surgery, though this is one…
Revision RhinoplastyRead answer →Will my revision surgery need cartilage from my rib?
Not every revision rhinoplasty requires rib cartilage — it depends on how much septal and ear cartilage you still have available, and how much structural…
Revision RhinoplastyRead answer →What if I've had multiple failed surgeries already?
Multiple previous nose surgeries do make a revision rhinoplasty case more complex — there's typically more scar tissue to navigate, less native cartilage…
Revision RhinoplastyRead answer →How long does the consultation-to-surgery process take for international patients?
If you start with a remote video consultation, we can often move quickly — many international patients complete their remote consultation, travel to…
Consultation & CandidacyRead answer →How honest is the clinic about unrealistic expectations?
Very. Dr. Kim's approach is rooted in honest, patient-first communication — if a specific request isn't achievable given your anatomy, or if a certain…
Consultation & CandidacyRead answer →What is the minimum age for rhinoplasty?
For purely cosmetic rhinoplasty, most surgeons — including Dr. Kim — recommend waiting until nasal growth is complete, which is typically around age 16-17…
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