Rhinoplasty Q&A
Find answers to rhinoplasty questions from Dr. Kim.
171 questions
비염이 있는데 코성형을 같이 해도 되나요?
네, 가능합니다. 다만 그 비염이 어디서 오는지를 먼저 구분해야 합니다.
기능코Read answer →Could living in a humid climate affect my rhinoplasty results over time?
No — the structural outcome of a nose job holds steady no matter what climate you live in or travel to, since humidity has no effect on the bone and cartilage w
OtherRead answer →How painful is the rib cartilage harvesting process?
During surgery, you won't feel the harvesting itself, since it's performed under the same general anesthesia as your rhinoplasty. In the days following surgery,
Surgery overviewRead answer →Is airport pickup or transportation assistance provided?
To be upfront: we don't provide airport pickup or dedicated transportation services. What we can offer instead is genuinely good news — our clinic is in one of
Travel to KoreaRead answer →운동(헬스, 격투기)을 하는데 수술 후 언제부터 가능한가요?
종목에 따라 다릅니다. 걷기 같은 가벼운 운동은 3~4주, 웨이트는 6~8주 이후에 천천히, 코에 충격이 갈 수 있는 격투기는 최소 1년 이후로 말씀드립니다.
남자코성형Read answer →Is thicker skin a common challenge in Asian rhinoplasty?
Yes, and it's genuinely one of the more technically important considerations in Asian rhinoplasty.
Ethnic & Asian-Specific ConsiderationsRead answer →How much swelling and bruising should I expect?
Swelling typically peaks around day 2-3 after surgery, then gradually decreases over the following weeks.
Recovery & AftercareRead answer →Why do Asian noses often need more cartilage support?
On average, Asian nasal cartilage tends to be somewhat weaker and less prominent than the cartilage typically found in Western noses, and the skin…
Ethnic & Asian-Specific ConsiderationsRead answer →When can I remove the nasal splint/cast?
The splint is typically removed around day 7 after surgery, during your follow-up visit at the clinic.
Recovery & AftercareRead answer →How is rhinoplasty for Asian noses different from Western techniques?
Rhinoplasty developed largely around Western nasal anatomy, where the starting point is often a prominent bridge and strong cartilage that needs reduction.
Ethnic & Asian-Specific ConsiderationsRead answer →What is the recovery timeline after rhinoplasty?
Recovery happens in overlapping stages. The first week involves the most visible healing — your splint comes off, initial swelling and bruising peak then…
Recovery & AftercareRead answer →Are there different scarring tendencies to consider by skin type?
Yes — scarring tendency varies by individual, and there are some general patterns worth knowing.
Ethnic & Asian-Specific ConsiderationsRead answer →
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