Rhinoplasty Q&A
Find answers to rhinoplasty questions from Dr. Kim.
227 questions
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
Travel to KoreaRead answer →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
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