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I spend a lot of time online and that comes with plenty of reading on forums and social platforms. It seems like most people talk up South Korea as if it is the best place to go for plastic surgery. I think this is true in the case of cost. You won’t find both budget and skill in the same area… But I think there should be stipulations. For one, Korean doctors are used to working on Korean faces. If you compare the average Korean to the average American, the bone structure is not alike. Many Americans are of European descent and compared to Eastern Asians, there are a lot of significant differences. This is especially true with eye shape. Another thing to consider is the amount of work these doctors do. Doctors in the US charge much higher prices so they tend to have fewer surgeries per day. They are able to space things out a lot more. In Korea, some doctors are booked solid from the moment they wake up to the moment they go to bed. So being in a work flow like this can lead to mistakes for people that are non-Korean. So because of this, I feel like while many surgeries are better suited for value in South Korea, you have to keep in mind that if the work you are getting will be achievable by someone that works primarily on Korean/Asian face structures. For more complex surgeries, especially with eyes, noses, and lips I feel like you are better off sticking with US doctors. Have you ever thought on this topic at all or is it just me?

Hmm, okay. I did see The Pride PS mentioned a few times in other threads but not for breasts. So I wouldn't have thought that was something they did. I will look into it, thanks! Thanks!

This is what I never understood about the trend in the US. Why do they remove so much of it! It looks awful when you compare it to Korean surgeries.

Be it from aging or just old wounds, pimples, etc. what options are there to correct this and what clinics are known for it in South Korea? I would imagine most people have scars or marks they don't like, especially as they get older. A lot of people end up with age spots. I have seen people in their 40s with them but I have also seen and met people well into their 60s and even 70s with minimal if any at all. I guess it depends on genetics and how much time you spend in the sun. I know too much sun damages and ages the skin, but we have known about this for decades. I do my best to not be in direct sunlight any longer than 30 minutes at a time. Anyways! As I said, I am looking for options to fix issues like this. I know they exist but I don't know what there is out there. Surgical or non-surgical. I would appreciate anyone with experience to let me know, especially if you had work for this done yourself. Even if it wasn't in South Korea. I would imagine most treatment options are the same everywhere for stuff like this since it is fairly common and something a lot of people complain about and want to fix.

I am not sure if this has been asked here or not. I am asking for a family member. She wants to get her neck down. She has a lot of loose and sagging skin from weight loss and it has bothered her for years. She is on a budget which is why she hasn't looked into it, the costs over here are too high. I mentioned South Korea and showed her the average costs and she wants to plan a trip. I might be going with her as well. Anyways, I want to see which clinics rate highly for skin lifting. I am assuming this falls under that? I am not entirely sure what the surgery is called. I just know it is a common issue women have and it can be expensive to get done. She is in her 50s but looks amazing outside of this. She could pass for early 40s but her neck makes her look much older. So I can't blame her for feeling this way. She even wears scarfs and such to hide it. I figured I would try to narrow down some clinics for her to contact and see if we can get the ball rolling. I have found a few on my own thanks to looking through threads on here. I saw Vava Plastic Surgery was mentioned a number of time for anti-aging work, I would imagine they do lifting, tucking, etc. for the neck area. I know she will want to do consultations first. So does anyone have any good recommendations or any tips on how to find some good doctors for her?

Hello! I am a student in Visual Anthropology studying in Tromsø, Norway. For my masters project in 2027 I am developing an independent documentary film about facial imagery, facial construction/re-construction, cosmetic surgery and how people experience plastic surgery in South Korea. This is not meant to be a critique of the beauty industry, or a clinic advertisement. I am more interested in peoples experiences with research, scouting for clinics and conversations with friends, family and plastic surgeons when considering modifications to their own face. I am looking for people who are considering plastic surgery in Korea or have gone through with it who can help me with this project. Any angle is welcome for discussion and a simple chat is not a commitment to being filmed. If any of this sounds interesting to you I would love to have a chat and share more about the project. If you know anyone else interested, please share this post with them as well, it would be a tremendous help. Leave a comment or send me a DM.

In my experience 3 is acceptable with no perks or frills. Both 1 and 2 are very budget forward so you really do get the bare minimum with those.

Yeah some people lean to far in both directions. Having some extra weight doesn't mean you are unhealthy but having too much is not good. It really depends on your lifestyle but I do think this kind of body negativity fuels the plastic surgery industry in South Korea. It is likely why they have so many clinics in such a small area compared to other places. California has a lot of clinics too.

Well, yes. This is true but for men not women. And a lot of people get mixed results going there. There are better hair transplant experts in the US, Canada, and South Korea.

Yeah, I think you are right. I am going to look into this. Maybe get a few of them to get a better idea of what I need done as well as the cost. I would imagine there is some sort of waiting time so I will try and scedule one a week and spread them out.

I want to share something just in case you are not aware. It really depends on genetics and age but... A friend of mine was on these weight loss shots too. She lots so much weight so quickly, she had skin sagging and issues as well. She knew it would be awhile before she could get in to a surgeon to fix things so she just started putting money aside for when she would eventually get some work done. This was about a year ago and her skin has bounced back. She is 42. She has minimal sagging, her skin is much tighter, and she looks amazing. It just took her body time to fix the issue. One thing she was doing was making sure she got enough vitamin C daily, drinking plenty of water, and she would rebound 10 minutes a day. So it might be worth waiting and seeing if your skin adjusts first.

I am new to this. I have not gone to Korea. I have never had plastic surgery. I am looking into options. I am considering South Korea because the costs would be much more affordable for me. I was looking online and there is an application called Unni and it focuses on beauty clinics. I have seen a number of clinics on there. One that rates really high on there is called VAVA Plastic. It gets a 9.7/10 which is really impressive. I was looking into the doctors a bit more and Dr. Cho Sung Eun, Dr. Kim Sang Il, and Dr. Taewook Kim all seem to be legit and registered doctors. So there are no red flags with them. I know everyone says to check to make sure the doctors are all board certified, all three are. Not sure if there are more doctors or not with this clinic but these seem to be the main three. ... The reason I am giving pause and wanting to ask is because it seems a lot of things rate well on there. VAVA has over 2,500 review though which is on the higher end. I am jut not sure of these reviews on this app are real, reliable, or if they are just paid spam. Just a means to get more people booked and make more money. Does anyone use this app here? Is it safe? Are there better options when looking at reviews of clinics in South Korea?

I think these clinics are fine for simple surgeries and generic corrections. Unless you are looking to have a lot of work done at once, which would also make them a good option because it would be cheaper. I think people online get bad impressions of them but they are fairly popular in Korea and while the doctors can be overworked at times, they do rotate. And most of these kinds of clinics are just as safe.

Wow! That got rid of most of her sun spots and freckles. Her skin looks a lot smoother too. I wonder how long these results take though.

Same here. I am sure it heavily depends on the clinic and doctor involved but Korea seems to have WAY more safety measures and practices in place by law to protect patients.

So for chin surgeries, it isn't always about the outside appearance. Sometimes it involves the bite. So where teeth lineup and it corrects issues with under and overbites. Some people, you can't tell much of a difference because of this.

No not yet. I have a few I am looking into. Zero One PS is one of them. I am looking into clinics for other things as well. Thanks a bunch. I will check these ones out too.

3 is comfort, budget, and reliability. 4 star is a blend of 3 and 5 with some more luxury features. 5 is luxury. Most people do not need to stay at anything beyond a 3 star hotel, especially when traveling for surgery.

This is Asians, not Koreans. I will post some information below :

Note Plastic seems to be a mid-sized and more inviting clinic vs a factory style one from what I have looked into. I know this matters a lot for some people!

Wow, talk about a culture shock. Where I am everyone is so body positive. I would argue they are too body positive (ignoring health issues) but fat shaming is a bit much!

Look into what sort of surgeries correct those issues. I think doing the consultation will help you get a better idea of what you want and will allow you to look into more clinics.

I always see Turkey as an option or recommendation for saving money but I have seen and read horror stories! I would rather pay a bit more and go to Korea.

You can do a search on their website or ask AI to compile the information for you if you are not sure. I believe @smolcat22is correct, most offer free virtual ones.

This is something I don't see mentioned enough. A friend of mine has one of these cards and you are able to use it for anything medical related. She actually uses it for her dog since he has special medical needs. So you could absolutely use it for overseas plastic surgery expenses!

I was going to mention this. I don't think Rosacea is as common of a condition for Koreans likely due to genetics and diet but lasers do help a lot!

I have a friend on facebook that went to pride plastic surgery for breast implants and she is very happy with the results. She didn't get a massive size done, she just went from an A cup to a C cup. Her figure looks amazing.

Don't most of these clinics have a lot of positive reviews though? I remember reading clinics will delete or hide bad ones. Not all clinics but a lot of them do apparently.

It could but you would likely end up getting results in Korean and that would likely make it harder for you if you don't know Korean. Contacting clinics helps but as mentioned, you just do basic background checks on credentials online. If they are certified, you have way less to worry about.

You won't get a clear price without doing a consultation. To give you an idea, liposuction costs range from $1,500 to $3,500 for single areas, $4,000 to $8,000 for multi-area packages, and $6,000 to $12,000 for full-body procedures, with VASER techniques adding 20–30% to the base price. This is standard for South Korea. Prices can vary and things can cost most but you will have to get in touch with a clinic. I would contact a few and set up consultations and compare prices and surgeries and pay attention to after care too!

It looks like she got her lips and eyes done as well. This looks like two different people and the version of her on the left is way more beautiful. How sad! I don't see anyone looking like this out of Korea. Like in the plastic surgery reviews or groups. They don't remove that much fat because it makes you not only look older but more masculine. Korean women want to appear soft and doll-like.

Have you looked into POP Plastic? The clinics entire philosophy is centered on enhancing a patient's natural beauty rather than applying generic templates or following fleeting beauty trends. So they work with you to enhance your natural features for a more realistic and long-standing result. Most plastic clinics seem to follow trends which is why you will see in the west, everyone that gets a certain level of work ends up all looking the same.

My cousin is. I will let you know how things go for her. I can't remember what clinic she had booked with but it isn't the one you mentioned. I will have to ask her. I believe she heads over there the third week of October.

Yeah, that is what that means. Skin tucking, removal, etc. So basically everything that falls under this includes body lifts, tummy tucks, arm lifts, thigh lifts, and breast lifts. All designed to help fix the look, shape, and feel of the body post weight loss.

It depends on how extensive the work is. Some noses require a lot more work to correct/fix issues. -------- Here are some of the top clinics btw @bevinii SAERO Plastic Surgery (Dr. Park Young Kyu): $2,449–$5,483; specializes in complex cases with high patient satisfaction. VG Plastic Surgery (Dr. Im Young Min): Approximately $14,000; includes rib cartilage revision, pre-op tests, and post-op care. URBAN Plastic Surgery (Dr. Choi Eun Kyu): Approximately $6,600; includes airport transfers and a 7-day hotel stay. JK Plastic Surgery Center (Dr. Kim Sung Sik): Approximately $15,000; includes hospital stay, interpreter services, and extended accommodation. THEPLUS Plastic Surgery: Focuses on functional and aesthetic balance using 3D implant technology. Made Young Plastic Surgery: Specializes in precise micro-dissection and capsule removal for difficult revisions. Expect to have a 6+ month waiting period before you get to do the revision end of it. You need to allow time for things to heal.

Thanks for letting me know! I just updated it. Yes, I think price transparency is important and hopefully gives people leverage in advocating for themselves when consulting.

You can try contacting Dr. Ko at zero one ps. I know for sure this clinic does revision and reconstruction surgery for noses. I talked to a few people that have gone here for this very thing and had good results. No personal experience from me though, just make sure you do your research!