[Dr. Sewhan Rhee's Column]How to pick the right plastic surgery hospital?

Nowadays, not only the celebrities on TV but people in general have more interested in plastic surgery. Plastic surgery has become something that is no longer being frowned upon. However, there are so many clinics and different type of surgeries to choose from.

It must be difficult for one to choose the good and the right clinic for myself and the most appropriate procedure.

If you don’t want to be like one of the other mannequins or look-alike “Gangnam-style” pretty girls, it is important for one to choose the right clinic that is going to deliver the most natural results.

Today, we are going to talk about different type of plastic surgery and how to find the good clinic.

#Eyelid Surgery

First up is eyelid surgery.

For those who have small eyes or droopy eyelid, mix of double eyelid surgery with the ptosis correction may be necessary.

Eyelid surgery is one of the most common procedures. There is this saying that eyelid surgery is not even considered plastic surgery, meaning that it is that common. Nowadays, there are various type of epicanthoplasty and different surgical method available to help create eyes that matches one’s face. For eyelid surgery, we recommend you go to plastic surgery clinic or hospital that takes your skin condition and image into consideration when performing the surgery.

#Nose Surgery
Second is nose surgery.

Nose surgery would be necessary for those who have low nose bridge, hump nose, deviated nose or bulbous nose.

For nose surgery, it has higher number of revision surgery cases. Therefore, it is important to pick the right plastic surgery clinic to prevent revision surgery.

For nose surgery, there many different type of material and design possible depending on one’s facial shape and skin condition. Therefore, it is crucial that you pick the specialized and experienced doctor who has the impeccable aesthetic taste and experience to support it.

#Facial Contouring

Facial contouring includes surgeries such as two jaw surgery or bone contouring surgeries. When considering facial contouring surgery, it is extremely important to get consultation from the doctor who understand what helps you achieve most harmonious and well proportionate face. Often times, it is easy to focus on merely achieving slimmer jaw without taking into consideration what helps you achieve most beautiful and well balanced face.

#Two Jaw Surgery
Two jaw surgery is one of the biggest scale surgery which not only serve aesthetic but also functional purpose. Two-Jaw surgery is performed under collaborative diagnosis and surgery of Plastic and Oral surgeons. The jawbone correction through two-jaw surgery straightens the bone through an incision of the upper and lower jawbone. This procedure is ideal when the position and function of the jaw is abnormal, including latern jaw, protruding mouth, facial asymmetry or receded lower jaw and upper jaw(for your case) etc. Normally, patients find their facial contour to be a little off, but most of them have dental problems as well.

#Fat Grafting

Fat grafting is considered one of most popular plastic surgeries these days.
Fat grafting fills up volume on the sunken areas of the face to help create lovely and younger looking face. This surgery is effective for sunken cheeks or flat forehead or sunken upper eyelid region. The most important factor in determining good fat grafting is in the fat survival rate. Grand extracts young and healthy fat cells and graft precise amount fat on the needed areas. Grand's lipokit fat grafting block out fat's exposure in the air using the lipokit which help increase the fat survival rate. It is important you do not press and use ice pack or warm pack on the surgery area afterwards.

Body Contouring

The key to finding good plastic surgery hospital is in finding the hospital that designs your face individually catered to one’s original structure. Furthermore any good clinic should be able to design your ideal body line. Liposuction procedure is not merely for the purpose of losing weight but to find hidden body line that help you achieve nice silhouette.

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[Dr. Rhee Sewahn’s patient testimonial] Total make over at Grand Plastic Surgery

Total Make Over Patient Audi's Real Review

She has undergone double eyelid, fat graft, liposuction, breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, and lifting

Part 1 Her story, Before the plastic surgeryAs a Thai girl, Plastic Surgery was very common, it was socially acceptable in Thailand. there aren't any stereotype or bad connotation. And ever since I was a teenager, I didn’t like shape of my nose so automatically I've got it done in Bangkok. I didn't like how my face looks, and I thought getting my nose done will bring out big difference. But even after getting my nose done, and due to the procedure, I got bigger complex. I wanted to get rid of my concerns at Grand Plastic Surgery Hospital in Korea. 

Part 2 Her Story Before and After the Surgery

Part 3 Her Story on the surgery dayMy problematic areas are literally my whole face and my flat chest. I hate having this  droopy skin that lost elasticity, double chin and big cheek, and sunken smile line that makes me look older than my actual age, and having a short chin, and my uneven eyelid. EVERYTHING was problematic! But at the same time, I still want to look like me but prettier.  I was scared that after going through all these procedures, I don't look like myself at all.  

     

Part 4 Her story after the surgery, healing processThe very next day after the surgery, the swelling on my face was unbearable to look at. 1 week after the surgery, I started to notice the swelling is going down quite quickly.  The doctor has mentioned before the surgery, the swelling will slowly disappear within 2-4 weeks and the whole healing process will take up to 6 month for the tissues to build up. But even after a week, my swelling gotten better and I could walk around.

Part 5 Her story after the surgery 

It's been 2 weeks since my operation, and swelling is almost gone as well! I feel confident with my look, when I went back to Thailand, my friend's were very surprise with the result! 

Now I am fully satisfied with my surgery! Of course the look and aesthetic is an end-goal, but I am so thankful and happy that I can live with confidence without any stress about my look.

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[Doctor Rhee Sewhan's Column] Breast Surgery Q & A with Doctor Rhee Sewhan

Hello, I am Dr. Rhee Sewhan, the Head Doctor of Grand Plastic Surgery.

Q1. What is ideal implant size (cc) for natural breast augmentation?

When choosing implant size, you have to take into consideration your height, body type, location of the breasts and size of rib cage, not just the size of the implant in cc.

As you can see, there are devices that can be tried on to see which size implant may be suitable for you.

It is advisable to get surgery after you figure out what size implant would achieve which ideal shape and size.

Q2. What are some types of breast implants?

Breast implants can be divided into saline implant and cohesive gel implant.

Nowadays, we rarely use saline implant.

And cohesive gel implant is used most of the times.

Among Cohesive Gel implants, there are textured type where the surface of the implant is rough and smooth type where the surface is smooth.

Among textured-type, there are round-shaped and teardrop-shaped implant.

Generally, teardrop shaped implant is in textured type surface.

If you look at each implant’s pros and cons, as for smooth type, the surface is smooth and it feels softer to touch.

However, capsule surrounding the implant is more likely to form.

So there is slightly higher chance of capsular contracture.

Therefore, textured type is more commonly used than the smooth type nowadays.

As for textured type, it has the pro of extremely low chance of capsular contracture.

However, it may feel harder to touch.

Therefore, those who have very thin body type may be better off with smooth type.

Otherwise, texture type implant is more commonly used.

 

Q3. Depending on the breast shape, there are round-shaped and teardrop-shaped implant. How are they different?

Circular or round shaped implant really have round shape.

Teardrop-shaped implant however,as you see here, has more protrusion on the lower part. So the teardrop-shaped implant takes on this shape.

Round type implant is suitable for sunken upper breast

and commonly used for those who lack on the upper breast after breast feeding.           Also, if the breasts are located slightly lower than the average, using round type implant would be more advisable.

On the other hand, if the breasts are higher up and if the lower breast volume is not sufficient, teardrop-shaped implant would help to achieve more natural looking breasts.

Q4. When getting breast surgery, which incision would be suitable for me?                                  

Generally, most common incision method are armpit incision and under breast crease incision.

As for armpit incision, the scar can be hidden on the armpit region, leaving no scar on the breasts. This incision method is often more preferred by young women.

Under breast crease incision method is preferred by older women because they already have under breast crease and incision line may be hidden under the line.

If the areola is too big or the breasts look too droopy,

large areola can be reduce and surgery can be performed through areola incision.

 

Q5. How long should I wear supportive garment after the breast surgery?

After the surgery, supportive garment is usually worn until 1 month after the surgery.

Depending on how much space is made and the implant is settled into place,

the garment may be worn until 3 months after the surgery.

For revision surgery cases, since we have to close up existing inner space, the supportive garment may be worn longer than the above.

Generally, for the primary breast surgery, the supportive garment is worn

up until 1 month after the surgery.

Q6. What are some things to be careful of after breast surgery?

Bleeding inside after the surgery increases the chance of capsular contracture.

Therefore, first 1 week is critical for recovery.

Initially after the surgery, it is important to get bandaged on the breast

and minimize arm movement to prevent blood forming inside.

Light exercise or jogging may be done 3 ~ 4 weeks after the surgery. As for any exercise that uses arms should be avoided until 3 months after the surgery.

Q7. Last Comment?

Today, we briefly touched upon breast surgery. We will see you again next time with new topics and questions. Thank you. 

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[Dr.Rhee Sewhan in the Media]Dr. Rhee Featured in FEMALE magazine

Top 3 Beauty Trends According to a Top Korean Plastic Surgeon

Female speaks to Dr Rhee Se Whan, the deputy director of Korea’s Grand Plastic Surgery, on popular beauty trends and more. 

ON K-BEAUTY“It is a natural kind of beauty that should not look disproportionate. It’s not restricted to facial features as it also applies to fashion style and how a person puts on makeup.” 

TOP 3 BEAUTY TRENDS  

#1: Having good skin
“The focus is more on skin condition instead of facial features now. With better skin, you will (naturally) look better, whereas you won’t look as good if you have nice features but bad skin.”

#2: Anti-aging products
“The younger generation are more keen on trying anti-aging treatments now. It used to be popular only among those in their early 40s, but now people aged 20 to 30 years old want to maintain their youth (too).” 

#3: Fit, not skinny, bodies 
“Having a skinny figure used to be desirable, but now, a slim body that is toned is preferred.” 

ESSENTIAL SKINCARE PRACTICES 

Apply sunblock “Sunblock is the most important factor (in your skincare regime), because aging skin and damaged skin is caused by UV rays.” 

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate 
“[Ensure that] skin is continuously hydrated throughout your day as air-conditioning dries skin up quickly. Use masks on a regular basis, and don’t forget to use a moisturiser too.” 

HOW TO TREAT ACNE-SCARRED SKIN 

“A fractional laser treatment will help. This treatment creates millions of micro holes to induce skin regeneration (the process is similar to having a wound on skin and allowing it to heal naturally). It will also even out and flatten areas which are bumpy on skin, and make it smooth.”  

Taken from 
http://www.femalemag.com.sg/7536/2015s-top-3-beauty-trends-according-to-a-top-korean-plastic-surgeon/

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[Dr. Rhee Sewhan's Patient Testimonial] Male Rhinoplasty Junho's Real Story

Male Rhinoplasty patient Junho's Real Story 

(Deviated Nose Surgery Correction and Augmentation Rhinoplasty + Nasal Tiplasty)

"No more cutie image.

It’s about time I get more

 masculine image!"

Part 1, His Story Before the Surgery

“ I was getting tired of my trademark cutsie image”

My dream is to become a movie director. Before I become a director, I wanted to try acting and many other things. Whenever I audition for a role, I was assigned cute younger brother type character all the time rather than masculine roles.

Tired of being stereotyped as cute boy next door character, I decided to go ahead with nose surgery.

My nose was slightly deviated to the right. So while I was looking to correct the problem, I also looked for the hospital that is good at male rhinoplasty.

I am looking forward to masculine male rhinoplasty!

Part 2, His Story Before and After the Surgery

Part 3, His Story 1 week After the Surgery

“Now it is not uncommon 

for guys to get plastic surgery!”

I am quite liberal about view on plastic surgery. So I was not shy to go outside with splint over my nose.

They said the more you go outside and walk around, the faster the swelling will go down. So I did a lot of walking and icing around my face.

At first, the swelling was mainly on my nose area, but day by day, the swelling went down.

So by 1 week after the surgery, there was not much swelling on the nose but around the lips which made me look a little funny.

Part 4, His Story 2 weeks After the Surgery

“Do I look different now?”

I still have minor swelling left so my friends say I look a bit like Avatar. But many of my female friends who have experience with plastic surgery say that once the swelling goes down but nose will look really great. I wasn’t quite sure whether the surgery went as well as I expected because of the swelling. But I feel relieve to know that everyone around thinks the nose turned out great.

When I asked, they said the swelling down process varies depending on the individual. But they said it takes about a month for big swelling to go down and by end of 3 months after the surgery all the minor swelling will start to go down. If I am healing as fast and as well as I am right now, I think even all the minor swelling should down within a month. So I am looking forward to it.

Part 5, His Story 4 weeks after the Surgery

“Nose is not only the center of the face, 

but also so important to a guy!”

Now all the swelling seems to have gone down. Now that my nose bridge is higher, it looks like the distance between my eyes has gotten shorter. Some ask if I did something for my eyes as well.

I didn’t even know what epicanthoplasty is. After my nose surgery, my face looks much slimmer. Everyday, I realize small change on the nose does make a big difference on the overall face and image.

More than anything, I am so happy that the nose shape is just as I wanted.

I really didn’t wanted pixie nose like girls. I wanted masculine straight line nose while correcting the deviation. Now my nose does not look crooked anymore and I am so satisfied that I finally have masculine image that I wished for more than cute boy next-door image.

Part 6 His Story 4 months after the Surgery

“ Do I look masculine now?”

People around me who were against plastic surgery now look at me and say I look much more handsome and masculine.

They say I look like an actor and I notice many good stares when I walk around outside.

Another thing that has changed is my everyday life style. Before the surgery, my nose was slightly crooked so whenever I wake up on the morning, my mouth was so dry. That was because when I had crooked nose, I couldn’t breathe with my nose. Now that that issue is taken care of I feel my life has gotten a lot more convenient.

Last but not least, whatever I do, I feel much more confident and my attitude and approach toward has changed to be more positive.

Part 7 His story After the surgery

“Thanks to my nose, my confidence 

and every aspect of my life got better”

I never expected my personality would be changed and be more outgoing  just by undergoing nose surgery.  I feel motivated to meet more people and take initiatives whatever I put my hands on. That’s probably because I have more confidence.

I think for guys, nose is really important. My life is going really well especially after nose surgery. I feel as though I am ready and closer to achieving my dreams.

Part 8 His Story Before and After

I really do believe nose is the foundation of man's pride and confidence.

Thanks to nose surgery, every aspect of my life has gotten better. 

I gained that masculine image that I have always longed for!

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