Key takeaways
Goretex + autologous ear cartilage rhinoplasty case: a flat nasal bridge kept up for years with hyaluronic acid and thread lifts. After an assessment with Dr. Yen-Chun Yu, Goretex was used to raise the bridge and ear cartilage to refine the tip, lowering the risk of contracture. There was no significant pain afterward; nasal congestion cleared in three to four days, swelling lasted about three months, and the columella incision left no noticeable scar.
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- My friends' top pick was NAISS CLINIC, and the doctor's consultation was more thorough
- Goretex + autologous ear cartilage: low contracture risk and a more natural nose
- A pain-free recovery, and herbal recovery tonic helped the swelling go down fast
- A higher nose and a better love life! Rhinoplasty was so worth it
- Get professional advice in person, and find the rhinoplasty material that suits you
"I'm Ruby, I'm 30, and I'm a cosmetic tattoo artist. I'd always wanted a higher nose but didn't have the courage for surgery, so I kept using hyaluronic acid and thread lifts instead. The total cost actually ended up more than rhinoplasty. Recently lots of my friends had rhinoplasty and their noses turned out beautiful, so I gradually gained confidence in it and started thinking about it myself..."
My friends' top pick was NAISS CLINIC, and the doctor's consultation was more thorough
I felt my nasal bridge was too flat and spent ages contouring it in my makeup. Two years ago I tried thread lifts twice, and in my experience thread lifts are really nerve-racking, because the needle is long, and the injections hurt quite a bit.
Seeing friends' successful rhinoplasty, and feeling that at 30 I couldn't keep hesitating, I decided to get consultations. I consulted three clinics in total and came to NAISS through a friend. After the consultation I felt NAISS's Dr. Yen-Chun Yu was more thorough than the others. Instead of just giving a quote, he raised questions I hadn't thought of and asked about my concerns, such as contracture, and we worked out the right material for me together.
Goretex + autologous ear cartilage: low contracture risk and a more natural nose
What I most wanted to fix was my flat bridge, and I worried about contracture after surgery. After discussing it with the doctor, I chose Goretex, plus my own ear cartilage to refine the tip. The main reasons: Goretex is less prone to contracture, it integrates with the tissue, and ear cartilage gives the tip a softer, rounder shape, so it looks more natural overall. Also, people I know who've had rhinoplasty with rib cartilage and other implants found Goretex gave the best-looking result in the end, so I felt Goretex suited my needs best.
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A pain-free recovery, and herbal recovery tonic helped the swelling go down fast
There was no pain once the anesthetic wore off, and recovery went smoothly; just some nasal congestion and slight discomfort in my ear. The congestion cleared in three to four days, there wasn't much discomfort, and the swelling wasn't as bad as I'd imagined. There's a swelling period of about three months after surgery. The clinic provided anti-inflammatory IV drips and reminded me that during this time I could drink herbal recovery tonic, red bean water and other wholesome drinks to help with swelling, which speeds up recovery, and the nose looks more and more natural as the swelling goes down! My recovery is going really well now, and the incision on my columella left no scar. I'm very happy~
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A higher nose and a better love life! Rhinoplasty was so worth it
I'm three to four months post-op, and I rate my satisfaction 8. I love the result. The only things were the ear discomfort and my own nerves, like being afraid early on that someone would bump my nose or that blowing it too hard would make it crooked. Later I realized there was no need to be so anxious, hahaha~ My friends all say it looks very natural and you can't tell I've had rhinoplasty, and my love life seems to have picked up too! I don't spend as much time contouring my nose, and I look good in photos without filters. I think it was well worth it.
Get professional advice in person, and find the rhinoplasty material that suits you
If you're considering rhinoplasty and, like me, don't want surgery to harvest rib cartilage, I'd recommend Goretex as a material. But I'd still advise going to a clinic to consult a professional doctor, discussing your ideas and needs and listening to their advice. And don't watch too many surgery videos online; you'll only scare yourself. If you want it, take action now!
This story reflects one patient's experience. Results and recovery vary from person to person; please consult a doctor in person about your own treatment plan.
