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I saw that another place was recommending the Gangnam UNNI website https://www.gangnamunni.com/us, but it seems pretty bad. On the main page, I click "Facial Contouring", then "Clinics", and there's only two there -- "Jfeel Clinic" and "Reverse Clinic". After doing more research, these seem like relatively small, unknown clinics. When I click on them, their specialties are extremely basic stuff, IE: "Botox, fillers, lifting, skin, and dieting". I saw that you guys warn about fake info from aggressive clinics & PR companies, but I don't see any info here on how to choose a clinic. Stuff I found from a web search: There are huge 20+ story hospitals dedicated to plastic surgery. These seem like the best options for foreigners looking for major surgeries. Examples: BK hospital https://bkhospital.com/english/. "Offers a full range of procedures with multilingual support." ID hospital https://eng.idhospital.com/ or https://en.idhospital.com/ Specializes in facial bone surgeries https://en.idhospital.com/facial-contouring They advertise Active CCTV cameras and NO shadow doctors. Guide to Getting Plastic Surgery in South Korea as a Foreigner https://medicaltourismabroad.substack.com/p/guide-to-getting-plastic-surgery-in-south-korea-as-a-foreigner - lists BK and ID hospitals. Plastic Surgery in Korea: A Foreigner's Guide https://www.yourkorea.life/blog/health-wellness/plastic-surgery-korea-foreigner-guide-144/ How to Find Safe Plastic Surgery Clinics in Korea https://kculture.com/how-to-find-safe-plastic-surgery-clinics-in-korea/ They have a clinic search, but there are hundreds of results, and I don't see a way to filter them. The info on each clinic/hospital is also very basic. Categorized recommendations: Plastic Surgery in Korea for Foreigners: A Guide to Procedures, Costs & Top Clinics https://us-uk.bookimed.com/article/plastic-surgery-in-korea/ More, with no sorting https://bookclinics.com/republic-of-korea/seoul Medical tourism agency: https://www.beautytherapykorea.com/post/plastic-surgery-korea-guide-foreigners Could make things easier if you're willing to pay more. But a concern I read is that they might push partner clinics. Whatclinic.com: Clinics in Seoul https://www.whatclinic.com/cosmetic-plastic-surgery/south-korea/seoul They have 35 Jaw Contouring Clinics in Seoul (compared to the two from gangnamunni) https://www.whatclinic.com/cosmetic-plastic-surgery/south-korea/seoul/jaw-contouring Pitangui Medical & Beauty: https://www.whatclinic.com/cosmetic-plastic-surgery/south-korea/seoul/pitangui-medical-beauty Lots of good reviews, but most of the links on their website are broken, and the address is different. https://www.pitanguiplasticsurgery.com/ Grand Plastic Surgery: https://www.whatclinic.com/cosmetic-plastic-surgery/south-korea/seoul/grand-plastic-surgery Also has lots of good reviews. Their website is better, but still shows a different address https://eng.grandsurgery.com/about/location.php Only 1 floor vs the whole buildings for BK and ID? But the whatclinic link says "plastic surgery hospital in Korea with a total of 21 floors". AB plastic surgery: https://abplasticsurgerykorea.com/ The first result when I search for "south korea plastic surgery". They have visual representations of their main surgeries: https://abplasticsurgerykorea.com/facial-contouring/chin-tip-surgery JK plastic surgery: https://www.jkplastic.com/en/ Seems to specifically solicit foreign patients They're one of the more expensive clinics, and specialize in eye surgery according to https://seoul.clinic/jk-plastic-surgery-review/

I think it depends on which area you are staying in. Some of the things I was recommend are: visiting the Gyeongbokgung Palace going shopping on the Myeongdong Shopping Street walking around Insadong for culture, food, and shopping seeing the National Museum Of Korea (apparently it is very beautiful) and of course, visiting Everland You can just search the general location of where you will be to find stuff though very easily!

I guess I did not look into this enough! I had no idea that this was not a permanent operation. I just assumed it would last for a long time until your skin ages out of it again. So like 20 years, not just 5! I will have to consider this and think a bit more on it. Thanks!

It would probably help to use "Gynecomastia Reduction" when looking around. That is the medical term. I was looking for enhancement work but did see WJ Wonjin Plastic Surgery offers what you are looking for.

So they actually take the time to look at your entire body? I just assumed they would look at the shoulders and chest size and go from there. This is interesting. It does sound like they take more time to actually make sure their clients are happy.

I lost some weight and as I am older, my butt has sagged! I am looking to fix it. I am in my early 40s and am in a size 4. I am not sure if this matters or not. I just want a general idea of how much it costs. Also would love to know recovery time.

I have lost 65% of my hair and my scalp is showing too much. I just don't feel feminine anymore because of it. I was looking into options for hair transplants for women. It seems like Korea may be the place to go. Has anyone had experience with this? Do you know of any clinics?

I had swelling for nearly 7 months! Once it was all gone, I was so happy with my results. What clinic did you go to? I am curious if you went to the same one that I did.

I lost a fair bit of weight using ozempic and while I am happy to be slimmer again, I am self-contentious about my sagging "moobs". I don't know what else to call them. I had a fair amount of fat in my chest so now it just looks terrible. I can't afford to do this surgery locally, my sister recommended going out of the country for it. Korea seems to be the cheapest option so I am trying to find a clinic that does this.

This. You have to understand that this sort of surgery only offers a temporary fix and in some cases it can't be repeated. So once the sagging returns, it is there for good. You would have to get looked over by a surgeon to know if it would be a good surgery or not.

This is what I hear and also have read online. You will either get as good of a job or better. I find their aftercare to be above and beyond compared to the US, Canada, etc. so I would absolutely choose Korea if I were getting breast implants.

Shopping is usually my go-to. I do love trying new foods and that but shopping is so enjoyable. They have tons of areas for shopping.. markets, malls, etc. so it is not hard to find a place to do this. You can also check out their spas and have a relaxing day in one of those.

A brachioplasty is an arm lift. It is not just to remove excess fat but also skin. Usually it goes from the elbow to the armpit. It is a more complex and more expensive surgery. Lip just removes the fat. If you have both loose skin and excess fat, you will want an arm lift.

Yes, this is normal. I think you might feel a bit of relief if you look up progress pictures or find a progress video on YouTube. A lot of people share their experiences when it comes to surgeries and face lifts are extremely common.

This is a good question! When I was in Korea in 2024, I was overwhelmed. I didn't know what to do when I had nothing to do outside of my surgery plans. What I did was look at local spots. Food places, entertainment, shopping spots. Korea has soooo much to offer and is so fun when you enjoy the vacation.

I would plan for a bit of extra time. You might end up changing your mind about a clinic after getting there. Allow yourself at least 5 days for this. So assuming that the surgery will take 8 days as mentioned above, you would want a minimum of 13 days.

So 10 days is probably too little. I guess I should plan for a 2 week stay, maybe even 3 weeks? I will have to make sure I can budget in a stay for that long. I do wonder if some clinics offer hotel stays as well? Does anyone know?

What is the difference between getting lipo or the brachioplasty? I have been told I have both loose skin and excess fat so I am not sure how to approach this.

Thank you for your replies. I will check out both the Geurim Plastic Surgery Clinic and the Ruby Plastic Surgery Clinic today. I am sure even the more expensive options are still more affordable than anything I can get locally.

I have heard of them feeling and looking more natural when done in Korea because they focus more on shape and body symmetry. That is VERY important for any sort of implant surgery.

If you don't mind spending a bit more, Ruby Plastic Surgery will give you not only great results but a luxury experience. Like no joke! Go look at the photos of the clinic. It feels and looks more like a 5 star hotel than a clinic. It is beautiful!

My sister got this done in 2022. She is the reason I decided to go to Korea myself. Her experience was amazing and her recovery was so fast, I was shocked. I believe she paid $1,550 for both arms and it included aftercare and they even covered part of her hotel stay (so she was closer to the clinic).

If you have gone to Korea for surgery, what have you done with your down time? What I mean is the time that you have while waiting around for surgery, in between consultations, or during your recovery. The last time I went I was honestly bored! I wasn't sure what to do so I mainly just stayed in my hotel. I was not sure where to go or anything. I guess I didn't plan ahead for this part of my trip. I will be going back in May again for another surgery so I want to be able to enjoy my trip a bit more!

It is normal to have subtle puffiness for several months, especially in areas like the jawline, neck, or under the chin. You will almost have a feel and look of a pillowing like texture to the skin. You shouldn't have to worry about it and it will go down over time.

Well one of the biggest downsides is they are not permanent. They last anywhere from 5 to 10 years. There are also risks involved - cysts, reactions, loosening of the fold, etc. Also you run the risk of them being uneven due to the healing process.