Transgender Cluam Sutherland and her facial feminization story in ID Hospital

Before surgery



As a transgender woman I’ve always known that someday I would need to undergo plastic surgery to enhance my facial features. Thankfully, I came across ID Hospital and its amazing facial feminization before / after results. They seemed very experienced and reputable in the surgical field for years so I finally made the exhilarating decision to go forth with plastic surgery at ID Hospital. My main and only goal was to get more feminine look, so I entrusted my face to ID’s surgeons.

Consultation

My facial feminisation surgery consisted of 4 procedures  under 1 operation at ID Hospital. Dr. Chi Young Bang was my rhinoplasty surgeon. I had many concerns for how I didn’t want my rhinoplasty to appear, but little understanding of how I’d like for my result to be. Dr. Chi Young Bang guided me throughout the consultation, explaining in detail his vision in feminising my nose and agreeing with my concerns, for example, I did not want my nose upturned to reveal my nostrils, to which he understood and assured me that would not be the case - I was so impressed with the consultation. Dr. Chi Young Bang’s level of understanding, care and professionalism continued through to my last check-up.



Dr. Kyung Min Lee performed my fat grafting surgery, whereby fat was removed from my thighs and moulded on my face for a super cute and feminine appearance. My facial structure was previously sunken, deathly and strongly defined - making my appearance aggressively masculine with a hard life written across my face. Dr. Kyung Min Lee heard both the concerns and wishes I had for the final result of the procedure, he elaborated on the surgical plan and the intended results in being both most feminine and bringing a softer appearance overall. I am still so very impressed with how well-spoken, understanding and comprehensive Dr. Kyung Min Lee is as a doctor and his surgical results truly follow suit.



The final procedures I had were v-line jaw contouring and forehead reduction. I believe these procedures have a partnership in feminising the facial structure overall.

After surgery

A friend told me before going into surgery “everyone deserves a nose job” and I laughed, now that I’m post-op I couldn’t agree more; rhinoplasties are a medical gift that can completely change your outlook in life for the better. My nose is now slimmer, lighter, adorable and moulds my face into a feminine swoop. Everyone compliments my new nose and I’m finally proud to share my side profile at every chance I get.



As for fat graft result,  I absolutely adore the curve to my forehead side profile, the apples of my cheeks are perfectly chubby and the sharpness of my cheekbones are much more softened. The second benefit is my thighs are also now slimmer and tighter where the fat was removed. I love fat grafting!



Jaw line and forehead reduction: The result of a shorter, rounded forehead paired with a light, soft and smooth jawline has my whole head appearing so much smaller, maybe even tiny! Considering I really do have a huge head, this result has amazed me! My jawline is frequently complimented without me even making mention of recently having surgical work, a very welcome change to the negative reactions I received from my previous jawline to which resembled a dustpan. The forehead reduction has relieved the most dysphoric and uncomfortable feelings I was having toward my facial appearance. The incisional scar grows fainter every day, making me fall in love over and over again with the result; reassuring the decision I made to have this procedure.



6 months out of surgery from ID Hospital, I could not be happier with the results I’m seeing, my heart has grown so full and my outlook on life has swayed forever for the better. Cosmetic surgery is of course majorly invasive, it takes time in recovery to heal so at this near early post-op stage nothing is final, although I am only progressing further toward the final result daily and I love every reveal my new features have to share. Thank you to my Doctors, anaesthesiologists, nurses and all the lovely ID staff - your jobs aren’t only providing or assisting cosmetic surgery but improving the lives of other people forever.

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Double eyelid surgery and rhinoplasty precautions and recovery tips

What are precautions for double eyelid and rhinoplasty surgery?

Double eyelid surgery and rhinoplasty plastic surgeries are one of the most popular in South Korea. Many visitors of id Hospital prefer to have multiple procedure in order to save time and avoid undergoing anesthesia several times. Here are some precautions and tips from ID Hospital before and after double eyelid surgery and rhinoplasty that can help you to recover faster.

Double eyelid surgery and rhinoplasty in ID Hospital

Before surgery:

⚠️ Notify doctor if you have hypertension, diabetes, thyroids, allergies, anemia, cold or undergoing any treatment of medical illness. Consult with a doctor if you are obligated to take any medicine, hormones, herbs.

🚫 No alcohol or smoking 1-2 months before and after the surgery, as it may affect blood pressure, blood sugar level and blood vascularization.

🚫 No food or water at least 6 hours prior to the surgery for anesthesia to work.

🚫 No manicure and pedicure nail coloring, no jewelries, piercings.

After surgery:

❄️ For the first 48 hours swelling will be severe. Use cold pack on the swollen area for the first 3 days.

🔥 Switch it to warm compression after the 3rd day.  

🍴 Avoid oily, greasy, fatty foods during recovery so the swelling will go down faster.

🏨 Sleep in a position when you head is above your heart level

Eyelid Surgery

Double eyelid surgery recovery, ID Hospital

1. Avoid excessive crying, rubbing the eyes, or squinting too hard
2. Avoid wearing contacts for about three weeks following the surgery.
3. Too much tension on the eyes can lead to bleeding or other unwanted unnecessary consequences.

Nose Surgery

Rhinoplasty recovery, ID Hospital

1. Avoid wearing glasses for about one month following the surgery
2. A week following the surgery, light blowing may be permitted, however four weeks after, you may blow more naturally.

You can read more details about nose recovery process and eye recovery process in ID Blog.

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After Double Jaw Surgery Self Care Tips

After Double Jaw Surgery Self Care Tips

Deciding to get double jaw surgery is a big decision in your life. The first day after the surgery is especially quite tough, but by learning some tips on aftercare, it can definitely make your recovery easier. Here are some tips you should know for after double jaw surgery. 

First day After Double Jaw Surgery

During the first day after the surgery, you will be hospitalized for one night and the nurses will be taking care of you and monitoring you throughout as directed by the surgeon. Make sure to take the medications prescribed to you along with hydrating yourself throughout.

 

First week

To reduce swelling elevate your head in the level above your heart at all times. For the first three days make sure you religiously ice pack the area of swelling. After the three days, you will then switch to a warm pack. Walking is also encouraged for deswelling, however, do not be over active on your first week after surgery.
On your first week, make sure you are on a strict liquid diet. This can include consuming smoothies, protein shakes or juices. Even though you can’t consume soft/solid food, make sure to always keep yourself hydrated. Avoid carbonated drinks as it can lead to nausea and sugar concentrated drinks that lead to dehydration.
Make sure to keep your wound area clean, this will include using mouth wash 2-3 times a day and brushing your tooth with a soft baby sized toothbrush 2-3 times a day.  

Second Week

By the end of your second week your swelling will have gone down significantly. However, numbness in your lower lip and chin might still be present. On your follow up treatment, you will be instructed to practice changing your rubber bands daily. Your new set of rubber bands should give you more range of motion to open your mouth. Diet wise, continue to take liquid diet, but by the second week you may start adding soft food to your diet such as scrambled eggs, soft pasta, oatmeal etc.

 

Third & Fourth week

By the end of the one month period, you should be able to open your mouth as wide as you could before. Continue your soft food diet throughout the third and fourth week as well, but you can start exercising lightly such as going bike riding, treadmill or light aerobics. By your sixth week you will remove your splints and you can resume back to your daily diet but don't forget to take it slowly. 

If you are interested in getting double jaw surgery, take advantage of our free online consultation to find out more information on it.

Forehead Reduction Surgery Review

ID Hospital Forehead Reduction surgery review 

Cherry is a broadcaster. She decided to have surgery because she didn't like the way she looked on screen. We had a chance to interview her after the surgery and she shared some personal hardships she experienced because of her looks. She also talks about how her forehead reduction surgery really changed her life. Continue reading to find out what she's been up to since surgery! 

Before/after  forehead reduction surgery 

ID Hospital: Hello Cherry! Great to see you again. Could you please tell our viewers what surgeries you had at ID hospital?
Cherry: Thank you ID hospital! It's great to be back. I had v-line surgery, zygoma reduction, rhinoplasty, double eyelid and ptosis correction surgery, fat grafting and forehead reduction surgery.

Before the surgery 

ID Hospital: How have you been after the surgery?
Cherry: After my forehead reduction surgery, I’ve been participating in official broadcasting channels but also been working hard on my personal channel as well.

ID Hospital: What made you decide to have surgery?
Cherry: Before being on the media, my forehead wasn’t a huge problem for me. But after I started my media career, I realized more and more that appearance is very important in this industry. But out of all my features, my forehead was my biggest insecurity. When I would see my face on screen, my unsymmetrical facial structure and bumpy forehead line was always bugging me so I decided to have surgery.

Before/after forehead reduction in ID Hospital

ID Hospital: What were some difficulties you experienced before the surgery?
Cherry: Before my forehead reduction surgery, I always wore my bangs down. I would always try to hide my forehead with my bags, so I couldn’t really concentrate on streaming. Even my viewers would notice that I was stressing out on my bangs, so they would also point it out. My viewers would tell me that I look like Wong Fei-Hung (a famous Chinese martial artist who also has a large forehead). Because my wide forehead has been my biggest insecurity, those words would hit me hard. That's when I would realize that I really wanted to get forehead reduction surgery. 

AFTER SURGERY

ID Hospital: What is your favorite thing that has improved after forehead reduction surgery?
Cherry: I really like how I don’t need to concentrate on my bangs to cover my forehead anymore. My insecurities on my forehead has improved so I can be more confident on screen. I also feel like my viewers also prefer my new confident self rather than my old insecure self. They have been supportive of me.

Cherry during broadcasting

What do you hear most after surgery?
Cherry: After surgery, every time I broadcast, I would get many comments from people saying that I’m beautiful and that I look like a celebrity, so I feel really great haha 

ID Hospital: What are your future plans?
Cherry: I would like to work harder and widen my field on my broadcasting career. I’d also love to collaborate with other broadcasters if I get the opportunity.

ID Hospital: Any last words you’d like to say?
Cherry: I asked my surgeon to make my results as natural as possible and he really did give me the most natural results. I’m so thankful and grateful every day!

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Prepare for your surgery day before coming to Korea

Preparing for surgery before coming to Korea

Do not get overwhelmed at the thought of having surgery in Korea.

We have a detailed guide for you to prepare yourself.

Read more on this post here.

What to eat after plastic surgery in Korea?

Anyone going to another country to have surgery will definitely be worried about what to eat after.

Especially if they have to stay for 2 weeks in a new country.

Don't worry!

In this post, we give you all the information about what you should and should not eat while recovering from plastic surgery in Korea!

Healing process for forehead reduction process

One of our most requested posts is the healing process for forehead reduction surgery.

Forehead reduction surgery is used to lower the hairline, therefore decreasing the forehead height.

Compared to other facial contouring surgeries, the recovery is faster.

To read the whole post, click here!

Canadian transgender has FFS in Korea : Amazing results!

Gigi came from Canada 6 months ago to have her FFS at ID Hospital Korea. Here are her 6 months results! 

She had the following surgeries, Rhinoplasty, V-line Surgery, Cheekbone Reduction Surgery, Brow Bone Reduction Surgery and Forehead Reduction Surgery.

These are all considered facial feminization surgeries (FFS).

Gigi during consultation 

ID: Hi Gigi! It’s been 6 months since you FFS at ID hospital! Tell us how did you progress after you left Korea? How was the healing process?

Gigi: The healing process has been going well for me. I sometimes get the odd sudden pain in my face but it only lasts for a couple seconds but other than that, everything else is great.

ID: How do you feel after having your FFS at ID hospital? Are you satisfied with the results?

Gigi: I feel good about my surgeries so far. I'm still healing so I hope in another 6 months’ time, I’ll be fully satisfied with the results.

2 weeks after surgery results 

ID: Have the surgeries improved your confidence the way you imagined?

Gigi: Yes, the surgeries have improved my confidence level. I can now walk more confidently. There is a distinct difference from before the surgery. I am so glad I had my FFS at ID hospital.

ID: How did your friends and family react after seeing your surgery results?

Gigi: Everyone has been telling me how much more beautiful I look, and how natural the surgery results are. It doesn't look fake or unnatural, and no one really knows unless I tell them I had surgery.

One month results : lot of swelling present (swelling reduced asymmetrically)

ID: Do other people notice you have had surgery? Do you talk about your surgeries to others?

Gigi: Other people who I've been meeting after my surgeries have no idea I had any work done because I do look so "soft" and "natural". 

If I feel comfortable talking to new people about my surgeries I will but they can't really tell. I just look more naturally pretty.

ID: Will you have more surgical procedures?

Gigi: As of right now, I don't think I need any more surgeries on my face.

ID: Would you recommend FFS at ID hospital to other patients, and why?

Gigi: Yes, I would recommend having FFS at ID hospital to others because the doctors I had were so experienced on FFS and had worked on other trans patients, so I really trusted them.

ID: Any tips for patients coming to Korea to have surgery for the first time?

Gigi: My recommendation for new patients going to Korea would be to educate yourself on the doctors there and don't be afraid because you are in very good hands. 

ID: What would you like to say to other patients who are considering FFS? Any messages you would like to share?

Gigi: Do your research on FFS, and don't be afraid to ask questions to the doctor and tell them what YOU WANT. 

Don't worry about what others find "beautiful". Beauty comes from the inside and it will show.

If you want to have your FFS online consultation, click here.

7 reasons NOT to get plastic surgery in Korea

On the daily you get bombarded with perfect faces and bodies in instagram/facebook/youtube and the like.

That makes some of us want to get surgery to look perfect too!

So should everyone have surgery?

The answer is NO!

Surgery is NOT for everyone and we have 7 reasons why you should NOT get surgery.

Research

Everyone repeats the “research, research, research” motto but how many of us actually take the time to do the proper research.

Seeing before and after photos and reading reviews are good but like anything on the internet, you have to take it with a grain of salt.

That being said, if you cannot commit to getting to know what your surgery entails, information about your surgeon, experience level etc. just DON'T get surgery.

Realistic expectations

This is one of the reasons so many people get dissatisfied with surgery results.

Plastic surgery is not a MAGIC WAND! It doesn’t just make you look beautiful like the IG models.

What it does, is enhance what you were born with. 

The reason some surgery results are so dramatic is because the right surgeries were done to give the facial balance it was missing.

There are limits to surgery, example, someone with thick skin on the nose, can expect to have a slimmer nose, but not a complete Barbie nose, because there are limitations based on your own body.

Everyone is different so the results are different for every person, so if you have unrealistic expectations, DON’T have surgery.

Swelling / Bruising

YADA YADA YADA…

People really need to calm down and realize that getting surgery is not MAGIC.

You don’t get surgery and look like a beauty queen in 24 hours.

Healing takes time, and swelling and bruising depends on your own body and its healing mechanism.

If you do not have the patience to sit tight and let your body heal, NO surgery for you.

Botched surgery

AGAIN…another thing people go on and on about.

Key point here, all surgeons are humans. Things can go wrong sometimes.

Your body can react unexpectedly to surgery and that is not something anyone can know in advance or have control over.

It is the same for any kind of surgery, so there is always a chance that things will not come out as expected and that is something you have to be able to deal with.

If you are not willing to take the risk, then do NOT get surgery. It’s that easy.

Can’t make time to heal

Ho..Ho..Ho…

Why do people take sick days off for getting the flu but think that it is alright to get back to work right after surgery?

The body needs TIME to heal, so if you want to commit to surgery, you need to make the time to heal after.

Not only is it crucial, it can make all the difference.

SO if you do not have time to spare, say NO to surgery.

Can’t afford surgery

It’s nothing to be ashamed of. You do not have enough money at the moment, not a problem.

Save up, take a loan or find an alternative BUT if none of those options work for you then don’t get surgery.

No point in getting surgery and making your financial situation worst.

You don’t need that type of stress when healing!

Trust issues

Saved the best for the last…

The internet is full of lies, deal with it! We all have trust issues and are wary of what someone says or what they try to sell us.

HERE is an important tip though.

Trust is necessary between a doctor and their patient.

You have to TRUST your doctor.

If you cannot trust your doctor, their abilities, their experience, their recommendations, their opinions…Then do NOT have surgery. Period.

Comment below if you agree.