Xiomary's Plastic surgery experience at ID Hospital Korea

Xiomary, 21, from Puerto Rico was one of the winners of the ID Model 2019 contest.

She came to get plastic surgery at ID Hospital in Korea.

She had facial contouring surgeries and her surgery results look amazing at 10 days post-surgery! 

Click here to check out her interview about her surgery experience! 

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.

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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.

How to get the perfect V-shaped chin?

A lot of people wish their chin was a bit sharper and the chin can actually be made sharper with genioplasty.

Genioplasty (also known as Mini V-linesurgery) is a type of surgery done on the chin. It is considered an aesthetic surgery performed by a maxillofacial surgeon under general anesthesia.

Genioplasty surgery method is used to narrow, shorten, elongate, push forward or bring the chin area backwards. T-osteotomy is the basic method used for resecting the bones, but the surgery can get customized depending on the individual’s bone structure.

Nerve Lines and muscles

The inferior alveolar nerve supplies sensation to the chin and lower lip and teeth. Great caution must be taken not to cause any damage to the nerves as it can lead to permanent nerve damage.

The mentalis muscle is attached to the chin. It is detached during surgery for the osteotomy and must be re-attached with caution.

What is T-osteotomy method?

T-osteotomy method was developed by ID Hospital, and published in various plastic surgery journals.

The method involves resecting the bone horizontally and leaving a small part of the bone intact. The bones are then shaped and fixated with titanium screws and this surgery changes the shape of the chin.

The surgeon checks your chin length, width and nerve lines location. Then the length of the philtrum and chin are compared to check if your chin is long or short. Since the incision area is inside the mouth, the stitches will not be visible to others, and the scars heal fast.

The type of chin you have determines the osteotomy method most suited for your chin.

Wide and round chin: T-osteotomy is performed and a small section of the bone is removed. The remainder of the bones are attached together and fixated with pins and screws.

Long chin: Along with the basic T-osteotomy method and additional horizontal piece of bone is resected to remove the excess bone.

Protruded chin: Along with the basic T-osteotomy method, the protruded bone is resected and the tip of the chin is brought backwards to balance the chin shape.

Short chin/Receded Chin: For the short chin, the bone is resected, the fixated with pins to elongate the chin. With the receding chin, an extra step is performed to advance the chin forward to its normal position.

Asymmetric chin: With the asymmetric chin, the amount of bone resected from each side will differ. The surgeon has to make measurements to assure as much symmetry as possible.

As with all surgeries, having a Board-certified plastic surgeon perform your surgery will get you the best results the first time around.

Contact us here for an online consultation.

4 Tips to help you when selecting a facial contouring surgeon

Too many doctors…and you can only select one for your surgery.

How do you go about making that selection?

We put together a criteria list of important information to check about your surgeon before going under the knife.

1. Research

We cannot stress enough how important research is. Research involves checking credentials, checking previous patients’ results and asking questions. 

A board-certified plastic surgeon is completely different from a cosmetic surgeon so you have to make sure that the selected surgeon is qualified and experienced to perform your surgery. The surgeon should be able to give you the best results with the first surgery only.

Another point it, learning what the procedure entails and getting answers about any questions you have during the face to face consultation with the surgeon. 

The questions can include surgery procedures, anesthesia, surgery duration, post-surgery care etc. and should be addressed to the surgeon directly. Take notes if you have to during the consultation, so you have all the information you need to make an informed decision.

2. Anesthesia

A board-certified anesthesiologist should administer the anesthesia and monitor your condition throughout the surgery duration. You have to make sure that an anesthesiologist will be present and is trained to take action if required.

If you are taking any medication or have any disorders or symptoms, for your own safety you have to make sure to disclose your medical history.

3. Surgery facilities

People may not think of the surgery facilities being important, but a clinic needs to have the proper space and facilities for surgery with trained staff members. You can check if you will stay overnight, and what services are offered by the clinic to care for you post-surgery. 

4. Dealing with surgery results or medical emergencies

Post-surgery care is just as important as the surgery itself. Be sure to check how they will resolve post-surgery issues. Another important part is checking what would happen in case of a medical emergency. Surgery complications, although not so common, can still happen, so make sure that you are in good hands.

As with anything in life, proper planning is crucial so take the time and consider all your options.

FFS Results - Gabbie's 6 months post-surgery results at ID Hospital

Gabbie visited ID hospital 6 months ago to have her FFS procedures. During her 1 month post-surgery interview, she still had some swelling.

We caught up with her at the 6 months post-surgery mark, to check her progress.

ID: Hi Gabbie! It’s been 6 months since you had surgery, so tell us how did you progress after you left Korea? How was the healing process? 

Healing was very gradual. Since I had V-line surgery and Cheekbone reduction surgery (facial contouring surgery), I had a lot of swelling.

The doctors had explained that to me prior to surgery so I was just focusing on healing. Every day I could see my face getting smaller and more defined so I knew that I just needed to be patient.

ID: How do you feel after having your surgeries? Are you satisfied with the results?

I am very satisfied with my surgery results. In fact, I am planning to go back for additional surgeries. That’s how much I trust ID hospital to make me look more beautiful.

  

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

Very much! Before surgery, I hated putting my hair up, I just didn’t like the way I looked. Now I love trying new hairstyles, tying my hair up. Etc.

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

They noticed right away how my face became more feminine and my facial features became more defined. Especially the nose! I love the way I look now.

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

Yes, they do notice the change. The surgeries have made me more beautiful and yes, I do discuss it with others because I simply love the surgery results.

ID: Will you have more surgical procedures?

Yes, absolutely. I want to get a lifting procedure like my doctor had recommended and some fat graft.

ID: Would you recommend ID Hospital to others, and why?

Absolutely!!!! ID hospital is the best hospital! No questions about it.

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

It is important to find a hospital that can really change you for the better. ID hospital surely has a lot of specialist doctors to help you achieve a natural, fabulous face, the surgery results speak for themselves.

  

ID: What would you like to say to other patients? Any messages you would like to share?

Don’t just trust any hospital. Trust ID hospital. I am a living proof of how my life has changed tremendously. My face looks better than I ever imaged, beyond my wildest dreams and I am happy to have had my surgeries there.

Just like Gabbie, you can also change your life and finally feel comfortable in your own skin, with FFS. ID Hospital is the top plastic surgery Hospital specialized in FFS. Contact us here for an online consultation.

Top 5 FFS procedures to make you look more feminine

With the popularity of FFS procedures continuing to rise, it only makes sense for anyone interested to research more on the surgeries.

Reading a lot of information online can be beneficial but having too much information on anything will leave you indecisive.

The goal of having FFS procedures is to make you look more feminine, but how invasive of a surgery you need depends on what type of look you are going for. (Both CIS women and MTF transgender women can have FFS).

To narrow it down, we will focus on the top 5 surgeries that give the best results for FFS.

1. V-line surgery

V-line surgery is a combination of mandible angle reduction and chin genioplasty surgeries. The mandible angle reduction reduces an angular jaw bone, creating a softer, feminine facial contour.

A common misconception is that the surgeon operates using the same techniques on all patients, but as with every surgery, it is customized according to the individual’s facial proportion and their desired aesthetic.

So you can have natural results or more “dramatic” results based on your ideal look.

This surgery really alters the facial proportion and makes the face very feminine.

2. Rhinoplasty

A masculine nose is quite large and the nose bridge is prominent. Rhinoplasty is a procedure most FFS patients have to undergo in order to match their nose to their new jaw shape.

If someone already has a small jaw and chin, but the nose quite prominent, getting rhinoplasty will soften the features.

3. Forehead reduction surgery

There are many differences between the male and female forehead and brow bone area. In some cases, a masculine forehead can make the whole face look quite masculine even if the rest of the features look feminine.

A feminine looking forehead is rounded, with a soft roundish hairline. A forehead reduction surgery will bring the hairline lower and change the shape to match with the rest of the facial features.

If the brow bone is too prominent, addition fat graft can be added 3 months after the forehead reduction surgery.

4. Cheekbone reduction surgery

Western beauty standards celebrate prominent cheekbones. Whereas on some women, it looks beautiful, for others, it makes the face appear wider than it is. 

Cheekbone surgery is used to reduce the protrusion of the cheekbone hereby making the face look slimmer.

5. Fat graft

For many, fat graft looks like a win-win situation.

Removing excess fat from your own body and placing it on your face sounds like a good deal.

The amount of fat removed is not a lot though. The fat is taken from the abdomen area or thigh and purified and inserted into the desired areas.

Fat graft is a surgery that anyone can benefit from whether male or female, young or old. The lost volume is replaced, making you look younger and vibrant.

Contact us for an online consultation here or leave a comment below if you have any questions J

Jenni's plastic surgery experience with ID Hospital - 5 months post-surgery

Jenni had plastic surgeries at ID Hospital

We caught up with her 5 months after to see her surgery results.

Read more on this post here.

Interested in learning about total makeover surgeries?

Total makeover surgeries?

Which surgeries are considered total makeover surgeries?

The truth of the matter is, no two people will have the same surgery results.

Everyone has a different face structure, so using the golden ratio to balance out the face, will dramatically transform the face.

It could be one surgery, two surgeries or more...

See examples on our post here.