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I am not sure if this is a good place to ask but I know a like of kpop stars get work done. They are always so beautiful and attractive. I am mixed race (part Korean) and would love to get work done that is on par with what these people get. I have wanted to appear more Korean honestly. I feel like people confuse what I am too often. Anyways, does anyone know? Or know where I can find this kind of information?

This is what honestly got me looking into it. The price differences are insane and Korea seems to have higher quality standards for it. This is why I asked. It has crossed my mind but I didn't calculate anything. I am quite jealous haha Yeah I think as people have said, it is only worth it if I am already going there for a trip and just happen to get it done. As much as I want to go and do it, I think I will save and plan. Make a vacation out of it.

I joined after reading this. I wanted to respond since I had this confusion as well. After having gone through the process, there is an easy answer. When you elect to have surgery of any kind overseas be it plastic or health-related, you are often met with a fee and/or down payment. This is done as a means to not lose revenue if someone decides to not show or flights get delayed. They schedule operations in advance and it is often hard to book late notice operations so they end up losing money. This is a safety net that shows the client is serious and if for whatever reason they do a "no show", they are not losing money for the time scheduled for that person.

I will be honest, this kind of information is often hidden. Doctors won't say anything and the stars that get work done usually don't want people to know. That being said, it is rumored that a number of K-Pop starts have gone to Dream Medical Group/SNSD Clinic. Dr. Jaegwon Wang at Oracle Clinic is said to be one that has worked on a number of them. Again, these are just rumors!

This. Also some information about what you asked: I would say most clinics at this point offer free online consultations. These are done via Skype, Zoom, or FaceTime. They will likely request medication information and photos and then talk about what your goals are for your surgery and this can all be done before traveling. As for scheduling, you may have to pay a consultation fee which will be added to your total surgery cost so reserve the time/date of your surgery. This may or may not include a deposit to avoid last minute cancellations from people abroad. Once you have a date set, you will get a basic quote for estimated costs (which can end up being more or less post surgery depending on various things), sign forms, and you may need to get medical clearance from a local doctor which includes blood work and a physical exam a week or two out from surgery. Most clinics require you to stay in the destination for at least two weeks post-surgery to ensure proper recovery and attend follow-up appointments, and some offer all-inclusive packages to simplify the process making it easy for people traveling from far away nations.

You can get botox in Korea as low as $20 a session compared to what I have seen in the US - the cheapest being $250, that is a massive savings! I am only just looking into this but based on what I have read, it seems worth it for the cost alone. You have to consider the travel cost however so making it more of a vacation than just a trip for botox is probably more worth it.

It is known as "Plastic Surgery Capital of the World" for a reason! You will find the best doctors, get the best services, and have the best experience finding a doctor in this location. People from around the world go here. It was the first area I looked into when trying to find a doctor.

I have had a lot of hair loss in the last 10 years. I would say 50% of my hair has thinned out. My part line is wide, my temples are bald, and my overall thickness is sad. I was looking into options that work for women as a lot of docs do not recommend hair transplants for women due to the nature of female pattern balding. I asked someone on another forum and she suggested looking into scalp stem cell treatments. I found a few local clinics that do offer it but it is $15,000 per session and most people seem to need 2 or 3 minimum. I cannot afford that! I was expecting it to be under $10,000 for multiple sessions Is this something I can get done in South Korea for less? I am not sure if they offer stem cell treatments like this or not.

I had considered all of these but I don't feel like they line up with me. Is there a chance they just didn't like me or something? lol It is really bothering me. I did end up e-mailing them again but they never responded.

I have actually used a few things they tend to recommend in Korea. This is what got me looking into surgery over there. So the first product is simple and cheap, a jade roller! You can look into the benefits of it. You can buy them on Amazon. The second product is Rejuran Healer Turnover Ampoule. It contains polynucleotides that come from salmon and it helps the skin regenerate faster as well as encourages collagen production.

Okay so it is normal. I just wasn't sure as I am use to working local and have never gone in for work where I had to pay anything ahead of time. I pay the day of which is why I was confused. Thanks everyone for the clarification.

I just want to share a bit for anyone considering this clinic for getting work down. JK is located in Apgujeong (Gangnam District of Seoul) and was considered the best of the best when I was doing research. I took a chance with them and I do not regret it! Doctor Kim Sung-Sik was who did my work (nose and facial contouring) and I swear I look and feel younger and more radiant than I did in my 20s! For reference I am 41. I had no issues with translations or anything. Everyone at the clinic seemed to speak English and were very familiar with non-Korean bone structure. The cost and aftercare had me shook. I not only got my surgery at 30% of the cost I was quoted in the states but the aftercare was included and was amazing! They wanted to charge me extra in America. They have anywhere from 3,500 to 4,000 international patients from around the world every single year. I cannot recommend them enough!

Oh this sucks! I was hoping there was a way to find out. I know there are rumors and that all over social media but no concrete evidence or proof. I mean I get it, these pop stars want to keep this stuff private.

Can I ask what clinic you went to? You can DM me if you'd like. I am just a bit hesitant with some of them as I have read good things and really bad things for this type of surgery!

One of my eyes droops or sits lower on my face than the other. I am not sure why. I noticed this when I was younger but as I have gotten older, it is far more noticeable and it is very frustrating. I can use make-up to make it less noticeable but I want to find a fix for it. I will be in Korea for work in August for 6 weeks. I would love to be able to get something done whilst there. Anyone know what sort of surgery or correction I should look into for this?

Hey everyone, I’ve been noticing some early fine lines on my forehead and around my eyes lately (probably stress + screen time ), and I’ve started looking into anti-wrinkle treatments. I came across this page while researching: https://gafhealthcare.in/treatments/anti-wrinkle-treatment It explains things quite simply — especially how treatments like Botox work by relaxing facial muscles so the wrinkles soften over time. From what I read, it’s a non-surgical option and results usually start showing within a few days and can last a few months. What I’m trying to understand is: Is it worth starting early (late 20s / early 30s)? Does it look natural or “frozen”? How often do you actually need to maintain it? If anyone here has personal experience (good or bad), I’d really appreciate honest feedback before I take a decision. Thanks in advance

Hello. I am looking to have a rhinoplasty done. I have spoke with doctors locally here in Italy and the cost and time frame is just too expensive! I am trying to see what my options are elsewhere. Other countries I have checked also quite high but South Korea seems to be very affordable all things considered. Is there a way I can get a quote of the cost without having to travel there? Is this something clinics will do? I see averages online but I would like to know what my nose in particular would be estimated to cost so I can save up. Thanks!

Basic scalp stem treatments are $500 to $2,500 depending on the clinic. For more advanced treatment, you are looking at up to $6,000 per session but the average tends to be around $3,200. Again, it depends on the clinic. I am not sure how you would go about booking something like this. I think you need to get the treatment done every 3 months so you would have to plan 3 trips for the year.

You'd be surprised by the number of people that know English in South Korea. The only other place I had gone where more people know English than not was the Philippines. It is very common for other nations, especially in areas where a lot of foreigners travel to, to have more people that speak English. It is good for business

In most cases they do tell you. I am not sure if this was left out by mistake or what. I have never heard of them declining someone without saying why. Unless it is an issue they feel they can get in trouble for stating? I am not sure.

I am not 100% but I believe this is the kind of surgery a friend of mine had and it took her 4 months to heal. She was told it had been fully healed at that point. Everyone is different though.

I was looking around and used ChatGPT to find what is considered the best surgeons in Korea and all of them are in Seoul. For people with experience going to Korea from another nation, is this a good area (safe!) to find a doctor? I want to get a few things done but I am not sure how to narrow things down. I figured narrowing down the location would be best.

So $1000 for hotel and flights, and $8,000 for the surgery. I'll probably want at least $1000 for shopping/food so I guess planning on $10,000 would be ideal? Thanks for the information!!

I think this is why most if not all clinics will ask for medical history or records. It makes sense as surgery can be a major issue for some people even if it is minor. I have a friend who takes medication that makes it a risk to get dental work done. She actually has to stop the medication for a week prior every time.

I have had one that didn't and two that did. The one that didn't, I had already been in Korea in person. I was there booking the appointment. The two others I did from my home country. I think it is worth clarifying.

Most clinics will charge you ahead of time, even if you are there in person. They require a percentage or flat fee when booking an appointment so if you miss it or don't show up, they still get something out of it. @lolya18 basically summed it all up perfectly.

I have seen operations done for as little as 3 grand but you have to be careful. If they are undercharging for a more complex surgery, it is a red flag. I'd say recovery time in total is anywhere from 6 months to 2 years. That is for a full recovery. Mine took about 9 months. I spent 28 days in Korea.

Anywhere from $5,000 to just under $20,000 from my understanding. It really depends on the extend of the work needed done. As for recovery, you are looking at a minimum of a 2 week stay in Korea. I would plan for 3 or 4 weeks though if you need a more complex surgery. Recovery time outside of post-surgery stuff will be 4 to 6 weeks for the resting period (no strenuous activities or exercise) and then 6 months to a year on average for full recovery. Some take a bit over a year.

This was one of my bigger concerns. Even though I know a lot of people online say they had no issues, I worry that words can be crossed and not understood resulting in less than desirable results.

I am happy you had a good experience. I think most people do but some people do not. While I did not go to this clinic, my first experience with getting work done in Korea was a bit disappointing. I think it was more down to miscommunication. I did end up going a second time and found a better clinic and doctor and was much happier the second time around!

I have read good things but I have also read mixed/negative things. It is always nice to get the perspective of real people on their experiences. I would love to see some before and after pics if you aren't too shy

I mean if you look into it online, you will see a lot of websites recommending it. I don't think it is fair to say it is the best because they are very likely skilled doctors outside of this area. I am looking around and found some that rate well and do great work - not located in Seoul. That being said, doing your own research and finding the best doctor for you is more important than what city they are located in.

Someone else had mentioned botox to me so I am looking into this. I just have to see what this costs and how long it lasts. I know botox results can be mixed. Some lasting longer than others!

I have no experience personally with this surgery or going to Korea. I am still in the planning phases myself. I have seen flights as low as $400 to Seoul which is the main city hub for plastic surgery in Korea. The average cost for hotels appears to be $40 per night. So between the hotel (assuming you stay 2 weeks) and get cheap flights, you are looking at around $1000 for that plus surgery cost.

This is what I have heard, yes! Some clinics will do pictures and adjust them to show you want it would look like from various angles. It makes it easier to get an idea of what you'd see when looking in the mirror.

I have seen good things about this place when looking around online. Not something I am looking to have done but they seem to be one of the best for facial contouring so it is worth looking into for anyone wanting this kind of work done!

I went to MACS last year in October!! Yes, they do have the advanced x-ray/scanner that generates a 3D image of your skull. I guess my case as different, I'm biologically female but wanted a more masculine face shape (I'm transsexual). I asked about double jaw and V-line but Dr. Kim told me for what i wanted, he recommended a custom made chin implant and zygoma reduction instead. It came out to be fairly expensive but I would not trust any other clinic to handle my case! I'm 6 months post-op now and could not be happier.

I am paranoid about ending up with a ghost doctor. I have read horror stories online and while I know it is more rare now as Korea is cracking down on a lot of these fake docs, I am still concerned. Are there signs to look out for, like red flags and such to let me know a doctor is not legit? I read that it was estimated around 100,000 people were victims of ghost surgery between 2008 and 2014 alone. I have for sure already decided to get my work done in Korea, I just want to narrow down my options and make sure I don't have any regrets.

From what I have read and seen online, a lot of praise is given to Dr. Yoon Suk Ho for being the best for this particular surgery. He focuses on actual nose restructuring to not only make the nose look good but function great.

So I guess this is the case where clinics have multiple doctors? I noticed some of them only have one doctor. I am just trying to make sure I am finding the right information

There are ways to check outside of reviews online. A lot of reviews can be faked! I have seen plenty on places like Amazon when just shopping. You can just check the medical board in Korea to make sure the doctors are certified.

You can verify a plastic surgery clinic in Korea by cross-checking the facility's registration status on the official Medical Korea website. The site lists institutions certified to serve international patients to make it easy to verify. You can use the "Registered Hospital" search feature on the site to confirm if the clinic for safety, authentication, insurance, etc. etc.

It seems a lot of people are not aware of this so you are not alone I am just glad to be of help. I know looking into this stuff can be a bit overwhelming and confusing. You just want to make sure you are safe and getting your money's worth.

It is okay! A lot of people don't know about this unless they speak with a doctor or are working with clinics to find options. You might be better off doing botox to help plump things up and wait until you are a bit older before doing this?

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 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.

It depends on how much time you're going to have. With only 10 days, it's better to reach out and probably decide on a clinic and book surgery. The first thing is to find out what the treatment cycle is like for what you want to have. Example: Rhinoplasty treatment cycle is about 8 days. Prep and consult day: 1 Day 2 – Surgery Day 3 – Follow-up Day 4 – Recovery / rest Day 5 – Follow-up Day 6 – Recovery / rest Day 7 – Recovery / rest Day 8 – Stitch removal and post consult Now factor in travel days (arrival / departure), that's about 2 days. That's a 10-day trip if you already have the surgery day locked in. If you plan to consult with a few places first and then decide, you have to factor in consult days. Maybe you need 2 to 3 days to consult. Then factor in the delta or difference between your decision and the next available surgery date. Let's assume this can range between 3 to 7 days. Now factor in travel days (arrival / departure), that's about 2 days. So if you want to consult first and then decide, on the low end you need about 14 days, and on the high end about 19 days.

There are a number of things you can do. You want to meet face to face with your surgeon if/when possible to confirm their credentials, name, etc. You can made sure they are board certified by the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. You may also be able to check this in the US (if you are in America) via the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Another common one is to request footage of your surgery. Beginning in 2021, Korea has a law that mandates any operation under anesthesia has to be recorded via cameras in the rooms and patients can request the footage and it must be provided. Red flags include extremely low costs for surgeries, allowing or outright skipping in-person consultations, and receiving uninformative, vague, or questionable answers when you raise concerns about your surgery.

Hi everyone, It's been quite some time and I wanted to provide an update about my surgeries, especially since I feel it's quite rare within this community to see follow ups after years. Quick recap: Nose: is fine. it's definitely gone down a lot, but it seems more of a natural drop than a complication. I have not experienced any complications with it. However, I am keeping an eye out that it may happen anytime due to the silicone, and am prepared to do DCF in America for revision in the future. Eyes: I am relatively dissatisfied with the one eye I mentioned. What happened is that my eyes healed differently, and one eye is more almond shaped, and the line is slightly lower, and the other eye (the one I'm not happy about) is rounded, with a thicker line. My eyeliner needs to be slightly adjusted for both, and to me, its very obvious that my eyes are actually different shapes and sizes. I say sizes because as the round eye's line is higher, my eye has become bigger. However, I will say with makeup and on certain days (lol), the difference isn't really that discernable. Obviously though to me, it is. My eyes were always a bit different in size, but when I was monolidded, the difference wasn't this big as the shape was the same (almond eyes). I plan on getting revision DES within the next 2 years back in Korea, looking for specialists who are skilled with my eyes as now it's become a bit more complicated. My eyes are still a bit fatty, which contributes to my line looking dark (and as a result, obvious that I got work done). While in Korea, I also plan on getting other treatments done (ulthera/shurink, filler, botox, fat dissolving injections), and will write up a review as well. I am actually unopposed to working with Luho, but only if I can get the main doctor, Park Il as he is very skilled with my situation. I will look for other doctors as well and am looking to do some preliminary research. I also want to state that I do think I have become prettier than I was pre-surgery. I don't think my eyes, despite its unevenness and my qualms, have made me uglier or wish I didn't get the work in the first place. Happy to answer any questions, but will not share photos out of privacy concerns.

3.5 year post update can't believe it's been so long. I still think about revision rhino sometimes, but it doesn't affect my quality of life, just my vanity lol. I also think about facelift because I have lower face sagging due to age and loss of mass from masseter Botox and accusculpt. however, I'm not in a rush to do these things and am still waiting to find the right doctor.