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That's the thing. Everything I read says actual surgery results last 5 to 10 years but the non-surgical stuff is 3 to 16 months. I can't do it right now even if I wanted to because of my medication, as I mentioned. I am comparing them yes, I just have to get actual costs, not just estimates which is annoying!

Oh that is a shame. I am on Instagram but I don't use it as much these days. I follow a fair bit of plastic surgeons and clinics as well as beauty trend accounts. If you look for Korean beauty trend accounts, you can probably find some that include plastic surgery pics of before and afters.

Hi everyone, I can't believe it's been a year since my last update. I plan on going to Korea this fall for revision DES. I will do another thorough write up about my experience and do some check ins. My nose is slightly crooked. To be honest, I can't remember if it was crooked before my nose job. I did go to an ENT a few years back in the States, and they mentioned I do have a deviated septum (which my doctor at Luho did not mention to me). However, this crookedness is very slight and is only something I notice if I look for it, if I'm in a certain angle, and so on. I have not experienced any complications, and I still am relatively satisfied with my nose. My eyes are still the exact position they were a year ago. I have to do my eyeliner a bit differently. To be honest, I'm not sure how much can be fixed with surgery. My eyes seem to just be tilted differently (one goes up, one is more neutral). However, I'd be happy if they evened out my lines and did something to make the lines look less dark, as it's really obvious to anyone who is in the plastic surgery community that I have gotten DES. Other surgeries/procedures I hope to have, though I need to figure it out: - some kind of mild lifting (debating Onda and InMode). I did InMode this year, and couldn't really tell at the time, but I think it did make a difference. I did bruise, but I was able to cover it up completely with makeup. - something to do with my worsening smile lines, but I'm not sure what yet, as I'm opposed to filler in that area. I'm debating juvelook. - perhaps touching up on my chin filler (got it in January, makes a huge difference). - removing a sun spot and some moles - really debating getting lip filler. I'm opposed to it due to the high rate of migration, but my philtrum has gotten a lot longer and I don't like my gummy smile. - masseter botox touch up - facial contouring fat injection (magic CAT injection) Once again, I do think I've gotten prettier, but I think now my face is a bit disharmonious if that makes sense. My nose is prominent (since I went from no bridge to having a bridge), and I have strong, dolly eyes (due to once again high, visible, dark crease), but overall rounder, softer features. I will keep everyone updated!

Hi everyone. I am on the hunt to a clinic/doctor that can do some work for me. I don't want to get surgery that looks like I had surgery. I am sure you have seen the look/trend, it is happening everywhere where all these women are looking to same! No, I want something that will enhance my natural structure and correct a few issues. I was told to look in Seoul but I am having a hard time narrowing down the better clinics because they all appear to do similar work and have similar phrasing, reviews, etc. online. I want some recommendations so I can start e-mailing some of these clinics to get more information. Any help is useful, thanks!

I have been looking into dental and jaw options in Korea for corrective work. The EverM Dental Clinic comes up a lot so I thought I would ask about it here. I am not entirely sure if I am getting accurate information for it or not. Some things I read say it is a plastic surgery clinic while others say it is an OMFS (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) clinic. I am looking for, what I am assuming for the work I want, and OMFS.

Realistic breast implants tend to come at a higher price point as they use higher-quality implants and surgical styles. Saline implants are the most affordable option which will run you around $3,500–$4,500, and the more premium options like Motiva or Gummy Bear implants can cost $7,000–$15,000, sometimes more. This cost is still lower than other places like the US, usually 30% cheaper but can be as much as 50% cheaper with certain clinics.

Start with verifying credentials through official networks like the Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons (KAPS) or the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS), making sure the doctor is a certified specialist rather than a general practitioner. Use international platforms (RealSelf, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) directory) and medical tourism agencies like Docfinderkorea to compare board-certified surgeons, read patient reviews, and view before-and-after galleries. You can also research clinics located in major districts like Gangnam, Apgujeong, and Sinsa in Seoul, while cross-referencing local Korean review platforms like Naver and Babitalk for real patient experiences.

It is an OMFS. The way you can tell this is based on what they offer. A big portion of their work is jaw correction. This includes things like fixing overbites via surgery. Standard plastic surgery is 100% cosmetic where these types of surgeries are both cosmetic and mechanical corrections.

I feel like every modernized clinic at this point has non surgical options. What work are you looking into getting? have you decided?

I was just reading about them. I have never heard of this before and I don't see it being offered anywhere locally. I am wondering if this is something new and trendy or if it is called something else depending on where you go? It looks interesting.

I have been in touch with the doctor from zero one ps, had a few back and forth sessions and conversations. I have a better idea of pricing and surgery details now. I am still on the fence so I also am reaching out to another clinic I came across on here, pride ps. I have not heard back from them yet however. I am not sure why. It has been almost 2 weeks

For people still looking to get plastic surgery in Korea, is MTC (Medical Tourism Corporation) a good option that could help someone planning in the US? Someone I work with mentioned it to me, said that her mother-in-law worked with the company to help book surgery in Turkey. I am just not sure if they work with Korean clinics as well. I am currently looking into Note Plastic Surgery but I am having trouble finding the information I want online, so I am considering contacting this place to see if they can help.

I have come across a few that focus a bit more on it, vava ps is one. The thing is though, they seem to be a bit like a trendy clinic that focuses more so on what everyone is looking for with nose, eyes, and lifting. They don't appear to be a facial bone clinic like some other places. I don't know how much work you need done to enhance your profile but you might need a more specialized doctor.

Yup, it is a newer trend. It could be why you haven't seen it locally yet. It is a restorative and regenerative treatment so when looking around, look for those sorts of treatments to help narrow down which clinics offer it. Stem cell therapy as a whole has been around for awhile but when it comes to skin work and application, it is still fairly new but considered mostly safe.

I agree! I do wonder how often some of these clinics do deal with non-Korean patients. I am sure it is some more than others.

I just wanted to share a bit about this. So a "factor clinic" is basically a clinic that speed runs treatments for large amounts of patients every day. Many of them have shared rooms/spaces for patients and they are almost always cheaper than standard clinics. Aside from price, I am wondering if there are some clear signs that you are looking at this kind of clinic so more people are aware. I have heard horrific things like botched operations, even with simple things like botox, happening at these sorts of clinics. The only reason I know about this now is because I stumbled on a video where this woman details what happened to her at one of these clinics. I don't want to share it because it is a bit graphic (she had to go to a hospital) but I can DM it to you if you ask. Anyways, in an effort to keep everyone informed I want to compile a list of signs of factory clinics since I think most foreigners would want to avoid these places.

A lot of people don't know about it, you aren't alone! Just look into it more. It is a pretty neat cosmetic procedure.

I am realizing that! I for sure what the trip to be enjoyable. It makes everything a lot less stressful. I appreciate the kind works and honest thoughts. I don't feel like anyone here is pressuring me into anything

Oh okay, I didn't think to check on that. I guess it makes sense a collective of people on an open board will find stuff and share it. Is there a place on here for known scams by chance?

I am helping a friend narrow down some options for getting her breasts done. She wants a bit of restricting for her nipples as well as small implants. She lost a lot of confidence in her breasts since having her twins. Saying that they feel/look saggy, dis-formed, and her nipples never went back down to size even though her breasts have shrank. So I was looking into a number of clinics in Korea that offers breast work and from my understanding, both Pride Plastic Surgery and View Plastic Surgery offer breast implants as well as restructuring. I want to find some key differences for her to compare. Costs, doctor experience, things like that. Any help with be appreciated!

Wow okay, this is something I didn't know about I am glad I mentioned it cause I would have felt stupid thinking they had some sort of membership plastic surgery clinics or something haha!

I am shocked with a name like kpopkelly you don't know! haha It refers to the high-end and sophisticated style associated with the Apgujeong-dong neighborhood in Seoul, South Korea.

I have heard of it but never knew it had a name for it. This is something I am going to keep in mind, thanks for the information!

If they mention that they work with foreigners and non-Koreans and have English options for their websites, then yeah they do. Most do but not all of them.

This isn't always true. Some surgeons don't do lipo, breast implants, etc. I think most that focus on the face only work on the face, at least based on my research.

This is for sure a smaller clinic though, that is something to keep in mind. Also, zero1 ps tends to focus on nose and eye work. They do offer grafting but it may not be a specialty, it would have to be something that needs to be looked into more. Things get lost in translation online.

Well, just take your time. Do not rush if you feel like it is something you can't manage. You not only want your surgery to be a success but you want to enjoy your trip to Korea. Traveling is one thing, but you will be traveling for medical purposes too.

Outside of zero1, note plastic surgery is another one that has a strong focus on nose work. I am always seeing both of them mentioned. It is always a good idea to do research and never feel afraid to reach out to these clinics with any questions or concerns. They deal with international patients all the time.

Reddit is pretty useful when it comes to finding and spotting scams but I have seen groups on there fall for them as well. That is the trouble. Especially with AI now where images can be doctored further beyond the surgery to look better than they are... Or people can just be generated to look like patients. It is a mess out there!

There are a lot of options for nose work in Korea, like an insane amount. So it can be overwhelming when you are not used to trying to navigate the space. I would start with clinics like zero1 ps that get high rates of credibility from people online. Even if you decide not to work with them, you can still get general information from the clinic and get a feel for what you want out of a doctor/clinic.

That is actually a massive relief. I did see some videos where people went and documented their experiences and you are right, no one seemed to care at all. They seem to be brutally honest though when it comes to some things but getting work done is so normal there, people think nothing of it.

I didn't know they actually use threads! That is interesting. I will have to see if I can find a video of it being done. Now I am curious. It sounds like a great option for younger people looking to get minimal work done.

They do! I found some. I don't know how accurate they are for planning purposes. I would imagine no long range outlooks are perfect. I have tried using local ones before for gardening and they were a bit off.

Some do, sure. I think running a smaller clinic is just more cost effective and some doctors just like working on their own and running their own space. We have a lot of local doctors like that where I live. Both in and out of the plastic surgery sector.

Happy to hear! I did see you on there but I wasn't 100% sure if it was you cause your name was different but now I know. Glad it is helping you out.

I am still in the process of looking. I have found a few clinics that seemed promising but when I got in touch, they didn't know much English and I did not feel comfortable booking anything with them. Very friendly and everything, I just don't want to have to worry about words being crossed or something.

People get information wrong online all the time. It is very easy to find groups of people posting the same incorrect information. This is why you have to research and why it is great places like this exist so people can correct each other.

That is a western thing. In Korea, they are just niche clinics. A lot of them have their own style and look and feel more like a spa as mentioned by the OP. Don't get hung up too much about the name, just think of it like going to a dentist clinic where only one dentist is vs a chain or hospital where there is a whole team of them.

This is actually very common. A lot of people will seek out non-surgical options first which works great for some but not for everyone. It depends on your age and what you want to see improved. I think it is better for people under 35 to explore these options but for middle-age and older, surgery is often needed for lasting results.

Specifically with the KSPRS. There are a few other boards as well but this is the top one so I always look into this and check. I have found a number of clinics that were not certified with them.

Yes, I did join. Thanks. It has been helpful. Is this true? Wouldn't a doctor have mentioned this to me? I thought skin work was just about pulling it back and/or trimming it. Yes, it will eventually sag again but it gives you a number of years where it doesn't.

There are other clinics as well. This is just one example. I figured I would share at least one so everyone reading the thread can get an idea of what to look for when it comes to non-surgical options in Korea. There are a fair bit of them but some of these services are within actual surgery clinics themselves too.