My experience with Kowon Plastic Surgery > Patient Reviews

This is a real patient rhinoplasty review, written by the patient on a community platform, reflecting authentic results and personal experience.

KOWON Plastic Surgery – Seoul, Korea
Rhinoplasty specialist Dr. Kim Hyung Taek.

My experience with Kowon Plastic Surgery has been nothing but positive.

I had been considering rhinoplasty for the past two years and finally built up the courage to go through with it. After doing a lot of research, 

I decided to have my procedure done in Korea. The next step was finding a skilled doctor and a reputable clinic, and after weeks of searching, 

Kowon Plastic Surgery really stood out to me because of its strong reputation and the many positive reviews from satisfied patients.

The numerous before-and-after photos I came across online were very impressive and gave me a good feeling about the clinic. 

I reached out for an initial photo consultation, and the staff answered all of my questions, evaluated my nose shape, 

and suggested procedures based on what I was hoping to achieve.

We then scheduled a video consultation with Dr. Kim. A few days later, he and his team met with me via video call to explain in detail what they would do for my nose. 

They also prepared mockup images, which really helped me understand what kind of results I could expect.

They provide an English-speaking translator if needed, and my translator, Bomi, was incredibly kind, caring, and professional throughout the entire process. 

Since I traveled to Korea on my own, she regularly checked in on me to see how I was doing and whether I was recovering well. 

It truly made me feel supported and much less alone during the whole experience.

On the day of surgery, the consultation manager Guseul met with me and addressed what I wanted to change about my nose, 

what the recovery process would be like and the specific aftercare steps I should follow to ensure a smooth healing. 

She was very friendly and answered all my questions with very detailed information. 

Then I had a final consultation with Dr. Kim, where he went over exactly what would be done and answered any remaining questions I had. 

From the way he explained everything, I could tell that he genuinely prioritizes creating a nose that best suits your face while also putting your safety and health first.

Before the surgery, they take a few “before” photos, and then you’re taken into the operating room. 

The procedure itself takes a few hours, and right after surgery, your face will feel swollen and a bit puffy, which is completely normal. 

You may feel groggy for a day or two due to the anesthesia, so it’s important to take the prescribed medication and focus on resting and recovery.

Sleeping with your upper body elevated during the first week is very important and helped reduce my swelling much faster. 

In my case, rib cartilage was used to refine the tip of my nose, so I also had to wear a waist support band during recovery.

Your nose will feel congested for a while, but you will have follow-up visits. 

On day 2, they replace the gauze and provide red light therapy, and on day 4, 

they remove the internal support padding and continue with additional red light treatment.

Around days 7–8, the cast and stitches are removed by the nurse, and Dr. Kim will explain the aftercare process. 

By this point, the results already look quite natural, and there is little to no pain.

Overall, the entire experience was very smooth, professional, and reassuring. 

I would definitely return to Kowon Plastic Surgery for any future procedures, and I appreciated that I could contact Dr. Kim anytime after the surgery if I had any questions.

Big thanks to the entire team, and especially to Bomi for being so supportive!

Below are photos taken by the clinic before the surgery and on day 7 after stitch removal.

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