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Hi tinanana, thanks for the encouraging words. Am glad to hear that you're happy with your results. I think much of the doubt/unhappiness I'm experiencing now is mostly shock. It is just really jarring to not recognize myself when I look at the mirror anymore. Healing wise, I think I'm quite lucky i...

Hi everyone, I'm back from Taiwan. I did rhinoplasty(with rib) and sliding genioplasty with Dr Kao. For those worried about travelling alone, the post recovery process was quite managable in my case. The most pain I experienced was where the rib was removed right under my breast. It was a little pai...

Hi Katie1985, thanks for your reply. Looks like I will have to check out the individual counters when I get there.

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Hi everyone, was wondering anyone could help to answer some of my questions regarding staying at Kangning apartment. Is it the norm for them to request for your credit card note so they can reserve the room and charge the cost of one night's stay. Kangning also provides a limo service for NT1500 fro...

Hey guys, I know most Taiwan plastic surgeons prefer to receive payment in cash. Normally, do you change your Sing dollars to Taiwan dollar in Singapore? Or do you bring like $10,000 and change at the Taoyuan airport cos I heard that the rate is better there?

Is there anyone going to Dr Kao and staying at Kangning service apartment from 8th Sept to about 18 Sept? I will be there during that period and am looking for someone to share the apartment. Please pm me if you're interested or leave me your email in this thread so I can contact you.

hownowhownow , check the first page of the thread. For those who have stayed in Kangning apartment, can you advise your experience there? I know that there is a 7-11 very nearby so snacks/food is not a problem. I'm looking to recuperate from (rib) rhinoplasty and genioplasty at Dr Kao's so I am jus...

Yup HZL , I'm also concerned with the possible complications, imagine losing sensation in the bottom lip or worse. However, I would still opt for the medpor implant over sliding genioplasty. I read that jaw-shaving is the most painful cosmetic surgury procedure and involves alot of downtime so genio...

Hihi~ :) Anyone going to Dr Kao this September/October, please PM me or reply me here. Hey bbabymilo , I'm keen to go this September but have not worked out the logistics(book airticket, apply for leave) yet. Will probably stay at the Kangning apartment. I read through previous posts and you're goi...

Hi hzl , the simulation I feel is too conservative especially the nose. The chin is alright in the sense that the profile is more balanced. Dr Kao probably did not want scare me off with something too drastic. I've already made up my mind to go with rhinoplasty with rib cartilage and was hoping for ...

Dropped an email to Dr Kao inquiring the procedures he would recommend. And the following was his reply after looking at my photos. I recommend you the rhinoplasty with rib cartilage graft and possible sliding genioplasty to improve the balance of your face, not just the nose surgery because you hav...

I've done zoom whitening about 2 years ago and my teeth are somewhat yellow without maintenance. What most dentists neglect to mention is that once you whiten your teeth, especially for zoom-whitening, you have to go back yearly for maintenance. If not, teeth will yellow even more than before you st...

Hi plasticgirl , thanks for being so candid about your experiences. I totally agree that most Korean plastic surgeons have a different aesthetic when it comes to beauty. Not everyone can pull off a high nose bridge, big dolly eyes or is suited to a very tapered nose. That and coupled with a language...