The Hada Plastic Surgery Clinic

Rhinoplasty - Core Competencies

Director Lee Jeong-hun's most representative field of practice is rhinoplasty, specifically specialized in high-difficulty **Contracted Nose Reconstruction** and the use of **Autologous Rib Cartilage**.

• Harvesting and Utilization of Autologous Rib Cartilage:
  • **Minimally Invasive Technique:** Director Lee possesses know-how in harvesting cartilage through a minimal incision of approximately 1.5cm to minimize scarring.
  • **Revision Material:** He actively utilizes autologous rib cartilage when septal cartilage or ear cartilage has already been depleted, or in contracted nose surgeries requiring strong structural support.
  • **Pain and Recovery Management:** Emphasizes precise harvesting based on anatomical structures and has protocols for post-operative pain management to dispel concerns about side effects.
• Contracted Nose and Revision Surgery:
  • **Contracture Release Theory:** To lower a nose that has become upturned due to contracture, he uses a method of sufficiently dissecting the skin and soft tissue and using a strong frame (mainly autologous rib cartilage) to physically lower the nasal tip.
  • **Complex Material Usage:** For the nasal bridge, in addition to silicone implants, materials such as Dermis are used to solve problems for patients with thinned skin or implant visibility.
  • **Functional Improvement:** If functional problems such as nasal congestion due to scar tissue are accompanied, both cosmetic improvement and functional recovery are sought through scar tissue removal and nasal valve reconstruction.

Blepharoplasty (Eye Surgery)

In the field of eye surgery, trendy lines and natural adhesion are emphasized.

• Line Styles:
  • **Semi-out:** A line style with high recent preference (e.g., Jennie of Blackpink), implementing a line that is flashy yet suits Asian eyes.
  • **In-out/Out-line:** Customized designs ranging from flashy out-lines (e.g., Wonyoung of IVE) to natural in-out lines depending on patient needs.
• Surgical Method:
  • Natural adhesion (buried suture) and incision methods are applied depending on the patient's eyelid skin thickness and fat amount.
  • Emphasizes the setting of an appropriate line height to minimize side effects like 'sausage eyes' (eyes that look permanently swollen).

Positive Feedback

• **Consultation Expertise:** Many evaluations state that Director Lee Jeong-hun's consultations are specific and professional, analyzing the internal structure of the nose accurately through CT scans and presenting a surgical plan.
• **Safety Oriented:** The fact that he does not recommend unreasonable surgeries and gives realistic advice acts positively. Policies like "limiting daily surgery count" or "CCTV disclosure" provide psychological stability.
• **Natural Results:** Numerous reviews confirm that he derives sophisticated and natural results that fit the harmony of the patient's face rather than excessively flashy or artificial shapes.
• **Post-op Care:** Evaluations indicate that the medical staff and employees respond kindly regarding swelling management or progress checks after surgery.

Negative / Mixed Feedback & Considerations

• **Wait Time and Consultation Time:** Due to the clinic's popularity, wait times can be long, and some opinions exist that the director's consultation time felt relatively short compared to the consultant's.
• **Cost:** Due to the nature of high-difficulty revision surgeries using autologous rib cartilage, surgical costs tend to be set somewhat high (e.g., cases mentioning a quote of approx. 9.9 million KRW for contracted nose revision exist).
• **Subjective Dissatisfaction with Results:** As with all plastic surgeries, some patients express regret regarding nasal tip drooping or results that are not as flashy as expected. Some also felt burdened by the strong recommendation of autologous rib cartilage instead of donated rib cartilage.