Rhinoplasty Q&A
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227 questions
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 →How long until numbness in my nose goes away?
Some degree of numbness or reduced sensation, particularly at the tip, is normal after rhinoplasty, since the surgery involves working around small nerve…
Recovery & AftercareRead answer →Can rhinoplasty preserve my ethnic identity while still refining my nose?
Yes — this is actually central to Dr. Kim's design philosophy.
Ethnic & Asian-Specific ConsiderationsRead answer →What diet is recommended during recovery?
Soft, easy-to-chew foods are recommended for the first few days, since chewing motion can transmit some pressure to your healing nose, and simple foods…
Recovery & AftercareRead answer →How does nostril shape differ across ethnicities, and how is that addressed?
Nostril shape, width, and orientation vary considerably across individuals and population backgrounds — some patients have naturally wider or more flared…
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