rhinoplasty (ear cartilage, silicone), ptosis correction and lateral canthoplasty
4,54768 0 14323 After 14 days I was excited to get some of the bandages removed. Genuinely excited as some of the pre-existing tapes that were plastered all over my face was rather annoying. After some bandage removal: It will be at this level of bandages for the next few days.
As such, shades and masks will be useful (only when the cast is still there)! No glasses on the nose is allowed once the cast is removed. Do try to keep clean as washing your own face will be a distant reality.
I was in Korea during early autumn which was perfect! If you are wondering about the marshmallow in my ear, it is a gauze for my ears as the surgeon used the ear cartilage for the nose tip. That is how the back of my right ear looked like.
They took the ear cartilage from my right ear. If you prefer your left-right ear you might want to highlight this as I did not. However, I am unsure if it is possible to choose ear (check with your surgeon).
This will influence the side you sleep on for the next few weeks. After 1 days The operation was done in two phases: eyes followed by nose. I had to be awake during the surgery for my eyes as they needed me to open and close my eyes during the surgery.
Once the eyes were done, I was sedated, and rhinoplasty was conducted. There were instances of discomfort for lateral canthoplasty but other than that, everything else was a breeze. I even woke up from the operation wondering if they forgot about my rhinoplasty.
Recovery diary
Healing day by day
Price comparison
Rhinoplasty cost: Korea vs Singapore (2026)
Approximate 2026 all-in ranges. With MISOODA you pay the same price as Korean locals — no foreigner markup.
| Option | Korea (MISOODA) | Singapore | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary / standard (tip / minor rhinoplasty) | US$2,300–3,500 | US$6,000–9,000 | ~60% |
| Full / complete (full rhinoplasty, implant) | US$3,500–6,000 | US$9,000–14,000 | ~55% |
| Revision (rib-cartilage / revision) | US$6,000–12,000 | US$14,000–20,000 | ~50% |
2026 guideline ranges; exact price varies by clinic and case — get a free itemised quote in 24h.
Total cost
Beyond surgery: what else to budget in Korea
The surgery fee is the main cost. For a realistic total, plan for a short recovery stay — most patients stay about 1–2 weeks.
| Item | Approximate 2026 |
|---|---|
| Consultation + interpreter & concierge | Free with MISOODA (others often US$50–200) |
| Accommodation near Gangnam | US$50–120 / night |
| Meals & local transport | US$30–60 / day |
| Airport transfer | US$30–80 (subway from ~US$10) |
| Optional post-op care (de-swelling / LED) | from ~US$30 / session |
Approximate market ranges for a ~2-week stay; your MISOODA case manager gives a personalised, itemised estimate — free quote in 24h.
Common questions
Recovery from rhinoplasty in Seoul typically ranges from 1–3 weeks for initial healing, with full results visible in 3–6 months. Swelling and bruising are most prominent in the first 7 days. MISOODA provides a dedicated case manager who checks in daily during your recovery.
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