Cocoline - Clinic review
• Doctor Name: Dr. Kim Sun Goo (Seongu)
• Clinic Name: Cocoline
• Procedure(s): Rhinoplasty (silicone implant added to nose bridge, and septum cartilage used to increase tip projection), and Chin Implant (silicone)
• Price Paid: ₩7,500,000 (promotional price) for Rhinoplasty, and ₩2,300,000 for Chin Implant
• Date of Visit / Procedure: 02/2026
• Photos: Before, After (1 month & 4 months)
• Disclosure: I paid a promotional price (receiving about 10% discount) for paying in full with cash only, and agreeing to write a review.
• FYI I’ve never posted anything on Reddit before - not sure if I’ll need to prove I’m a real person and not a bot??
I had a rhinoplasty (silicone implant in nose bridge, bulbous nose-tip reduction, some of my septum cartilage used to increase tip projection), and a silicone implant in my chin - at Cocoline in Feb 2026.
Full disclosure: I paid a promotional price (receiving about 10% discount) for paying in full with cash only, and agreeing to write a review.
THAT BEING SAID, I truly had a great experience with Cocoline, and I think I would’ve written this review anyway! (I read hundreds of reviews when I was researching cosmetic surgery, so this is me paying it back!) Also, Cocoline has NOT asked to check/approve this before I post it - this is my honest review.
I contacted a few clinics in Seoul via Whatsapp in Dec 2025, for online consultation/quotes. After comparing all the responses, Cocoline was the top contender - based on their great communication (responsive, addressed exactly what I asked, weren’t pushy), their upfront explanation of pricing, and because their surgeon Dr Kim is an ENT specialist.
I decided to book an in-person consultation with Cocoline. Because of my specific travel dates (from Australia), I paid 10% deposit to book a surgery timeslot (same day as consultation appt).
Consultation appt:
- First I had a CT scan and photos taken.
- They had an excellent Korean/English translator present for every step of the way.
- Dr Kim started the appt by asking me what I wanted/what my goal was. Once I explained that I wanted my nose to be more balanced with the rest of my face, he talked through his observations and suggestions for how he could do that.
- Dr Kim explained that since every nose is different, he’d tailor his approach to what’s achievable/healthy for my nose and harmonious with my face.
- I hadn’t originally planned to get the chin implant! It was something I had researched, but I was prioritising my nose instead. However, Dr Kim noted that if my goal was overall balance, making my nose more prominent could cause my chin to look smaller/weaker in comparison (was a fair point!). And since I was already going under general anaesthesia for the rhinoplasty, I could have a chin implant put in at the same time. I didn’t feel pressured, or like it was an upsell - I really appreciated having the option suggested to me.
- Dr Kim used my CT scan, photos, and example diagrams to talk me through all the relevant info about the rhinoplasty and chin implant, then left the room to give me & my partner some time to talk and decide.
Surgery:
- I was a bit nervous of course, but was definitely comforted by how well-organised and clean the clinic was.
- Surgery took about 2 hours, and then I had an hour in a quiet recovery room to slowly wake up, sip water and chat with my partner.
I got to go home after that, with a bag of post-op supplies provided by Cocoline (2x/day medication, ice pack, antiseptic gargle, ointment for the stitches inside my nose and lower lip, 15x pack of pumpkin juice for inflammation). There was barely any pain at all - by evening, I was able to have a light dinner and even do some walking/shopping!
There were 2 follow-up appointments (included in surgery cost):
- 1st appt was Day 1 post-op. Dr Kim removed the gauze packing from my nose (this was a bit painful! But it was over quickly, and then it was so good to breathe through my nose again) and checked the stitches.
- 2nd appt was Day 6 post-op. They removed stitches and took off the thermoplastic splint (nose cast?). Dr Kim pointed out where the silicone implant & septal cartilage were in my nose, and explained the healing and gradual de-swelling process.
I flew home to Australia on day 8 post-op - I felt really good about my decision to choose Cocoline, and so grateful for how smooth the whole process was.
1 month post-op:
- SO HAPPY with how it all looked and felt.
2 months post-op:
- I occasionally noticed a little bit of blood in my snot when I’d blow my nose (especially when I first wake up), but I think it was just because of dryness. It was never accompanied by pain or any sign of infection/immune system response, so I wasn’t too worried.
4 months post-op (now):
- I am so so pleased with how my side profile looks. The 1month vs 4month photo shows that my nose tip has gone down a bit, but I’m still very happy with the shape.
- I haven’t noticed any blood recently in my snot and there’s overall been no other issues!
- I think Dr Kim really achieved that balanced, subtle elegance that I tried to ask for in my consultation.
I hope this review has been helpful/informative!! I would absolutely recommend Cocoline to anyone interested in this kind of cosmetic surgery.