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Update on price and doctors' info

1. Laprin: Fat repositioning + fat grafting for dark circles: 2,000,000 KRW. Dr. Lee Yeong Jong
2. Laprin: Fat repositioning for dark circles (1,200,000 KRW) + stem cell fat grafting for the whole face (2,600,000 KRW). Total is 3,800,000 won (this includes airport pickup, anesthesia, blood test, translator, after care service). Dr. Lee Yeong Jong. (Note: this price is a discount price if I agree to write an honest review + allow them to post before/after pics)
3. JK: Fat repositioning for dark circles 2,250,000 KRW. Dr, Kim Sung Sik
4. Opera: Fat repositioning for dark circles 1,300,000 KRW.
5. View Clinic: Fat repositioning 2,500,000KRW and Fat grafting for dark circles 3,000,000 KRW. Total is 5,500,000 KRW.
6. MVP: Fat repositioning for dark circles 1,500,000 KRW. Dr. Seo
7. Uvom: Fat repositioning for dark circles: 2,000,000 KRW. This price is negotiable during face2face consultation. Plus they can give discount of 30% if I let them post before/after pics but this promotion can end anytime. Dr. Kang Min Jo.

My takeaways after online consultations with these clinics:

• The consultant from Laprin is the most considerate lady ever. I asked so many questions out of my worries, and she's always patient to answer all my questions. She also told me to do more research, as no matter how much she tries to explain, I will still be concerned if I don't do research on my own. She mentioned that Laprin can offer a discount (see above) in exchange for an honest review, so they will do their best so they can have good review from me. I really like her, can't wait to meet with her and the doctor in person!
• Opera's consultant is kinda rude. When I asked her if there will be any translator during my face2face consultation, she just abruptly answered "Of course not!" ??!!??
• View and JK are so overpriced. I don't make decision based on price if they really do a good job, but is it worth paying 2, 3 times the price?
• Uvom's consultant is very nice too. I like their before/after pictures.
• Last but not least, this was my first time hearing about "stem cell" and to be honest, I'm really intrigued by the concept. Although not so sure about stem cell procedure this time, I will definitely consider doing it in the future. It helps tightening, smoothing and brightening skin, and can help my face look chubbier. "The stem cells used in fat transfer procedures are taken from your body's own fat stores. These stem cells are naturally occurring and regenerative. In addition, they can differentiate into specialized cell types. Stem cells can improve your results by creating an enhanced natural blood supply to the treatment area.
  This will ultimately improve the quality, health, and appearance of your skin, providing a better outcome than traditional fat transfer procedures. In addition, you will achieve longer lasting results." (quoted from MVP). I also have a PDF file about stem cell therapy at Laprin, if anyone is interested you can PM me and I'll send you the file.

 

And oh also, unless you have sunken undereye, most of us have fat on our lower eyelid so have you considered fat repositioning?

 

Hi,
I heard that fat survival rate on face is very low... A study showed that more than 50% of patients having fat grafted on their face ended up seeing most of the fat reabsorbing.

I think solution for you might be stem cell fat grafting... Stem cell helps with fat survival rate, the result might last permanently.

However, meanwhile you don't want all the fats to reabsorb (time and money waisting!!!), you don't want the doctor to overcorrect the problem area either. Under eye skin is a risky place to deal with, and too much fat might make you look swelling. You can chat with Laprin to discuss about this, they have advanced technology in stem cell fat graft I believe.

Good luck and keep us updated!

 

They quoted me about 1,500,000won for under-eye fat grafting. I haven't asked about stem cell fat graft yet, but heard some girl on the forum said that stem cell fat graft is often twice-thrice the cost. Of course for the whole face it will be even more expensive.

So you'll go to Korea before me. Please keep us updated!

 

Hey thanks a lot!!! Are those Bfore/after from Eve? I also think fat repositioning is good enough. However I just talked to Laprin again yesterday and the consultant there told me if I do stem cells fat grafting the result might be permanent too as the survival rate can be much higher than fat grating alone. This sounds very tempting lol, especially when she sent me a picture of this girl doing stem cells fat grafting for her entire face, she looks so baby-like... My face is very small and narrow, so baby little chubby-look is always what I adore, but I might leave this option for later when I'm an old woman with lots of sagging...

When do you plan to fly to Korea? how is your research going?

 

Yes
Fat transfer = Fat Graft. The fat is taken from other parts of the body, such as thigh, belly, ect and then transferred to under eye area.

Fat Repositioning is different
http://uvomps.blogspot.com/2018/07/uvom-plastic-surgery-korea-under-eye.html

 

My list now for under eye surgery is (in order of priority)
JK
Uvom (they are very nice, and didn't try to oversell. I even asked them if I need laser treatment and they said it's not necessary)
Opera

I had consultations with Laprin and Namu too but these are out of my list. Laprin insisted on fat graft (which just lasts for a year, and it's more risky than fat repositioning). Namu, I don't know after reading this thread (you might want to read it too since you're considering brow lifting) https://beautyhacker.com/forums/topic/1003985-permanent-brow-loss-and-bad-scarring-at-namu/

My blacklisted clinics for now are
TLPS
Grand
Banobagi
JW
Wonjin
ID
Cinderella

 

Hmm i have no idea but you can browse other threads, I think there are so many ladies on here going with double eyelid surgery. That girl's eye crease looks dramatic but so natural and pretty.

 

I don't know about Ilumi but heard that Uvom and Namu are good. Have you had consultations yet? What lower eye problem are you addressing?

 

So I had consultation with JK, Laprin, and Uvom. Opera never replied to my message on Watsapp.

Laprin: The consultant is nice, very helpful and patient with all my questions, and she suggested fat graft/stem cell fat graft + laser. The result will last for one year (hmm really?? I don't think I fly that far and spend that much money for something lasting only 1 year).

JK: They suggested fat repositioning. Price is 2,250,000 won.

Uvom: Same, fat repositioning is the solution according to them. They still haven't got back to me about the price though.

 

Hey thanks for the suggestion! I'll add these two to my consultation list. I actually always have some pigmentation under my eyes, and I think almost everyone at my age (over 30) does and I felt ok with that... However eyebags on top of pigmentation really make things way uglier... You know those ladies with dark, crescent rings bulging out under their eyes, as if they've been suffering from some severe disease for years? I feel I'm becoming like that now (without concealer) and Im not even that old to start with Many of my same-age friends still look so, so young!

I don't really want to be obsessed with superficial values (I know when I get something I dream of, then I can't stop and I'll want more), but when I get depression because of my appearance, I think it does matter! It's a sign that I need to work harder on my own mind to be happy with whatever I have, but to be honest I'm not at that level yet, so I guess for the time being I'll fix the trigger (my dark circles) first

 

Hi! I've been lurking around for sometime in this forum and read a lot of threads mentioning bad clinics to avoid. Are you sure that you want to put Grand on your list, as I just read another thread on here yesterday that Grand is one of the most unsafe clinics in Korea with a lot of botched surgeries. I'm in no position to speak for you but we'd better do some research before taking risk?

 

Thanks TM! I also have the same problem with picking the clinics (even just for consultation), there's not much information regarding lower eyelid blepharoplasty. 1.8 mil and 5mil is big difference! May I ask what clinics did you consult with? And yes I do think 3.75 mil is almost double what the clinics there often quote for this surgery.

Have you read this thread? I think Opera targets more at local customers, their quality is good and they have reasonable price too!

https://beautyhacker.com/forums/topic/973431-lower-eyelid-surgery-experience-in-opera-plastic-surgery-s-korea/

 

Daffy thanks for the info! Have you had any consultation face to face with the surgeon yet? I also heard under eye fat repositioning is considered minor surgery in Korea, and given there are so many posts on Realself with bad results of Lower eyelid blepharoplasty done in the US, I decided that I must fly to Korea this year and take my chance.

I also read this article from Laprin and think their diagnosis of what dark circle type you have for a following suitable treatment is interesting... I wondered if the clinics you consulted with also walked you through all these types of dark circles?

http://koreaprincess.co.kr/?mir_code=5745

Mine is type D... I don't even know whether I need to go through IPL/ some sort of laser session to remove hyperpigmentation under my eyes together with the surgery. I plan to have online consultation with Laprin, Opera and JK soon. Will also add View, Uvom and Namu on my list after reading your post

 

Hi Justin, do you still have Trinh's contact? I plan to go to Korea soon for an undereye dark circle procedure, would be helpful if I have her as a translator (I'm also Viet).

 

Hi I plan to go in late 2019, not sure about the exact date yet but potentially Nov- Dec 19. Could you please add me too? My ID is Havi, thanks!

 

Thanks! I think white people often have problems with hollowness and asian people have more problems with puffiness (I'm asian so my case falls into the puffy realm). What clinics do you consider going for consultations? Have you got any quote yet from these clinics?

I really, really pray the best for you

 

Hi Daffy thanks a lot for your reply! I read Aloha's blog, and I also commented on her article too and she said even after a year she still has great result! I think the same that it's kinda hit or miss... Can you share what procedure you are getting and what's the problem with your undereyes? Mine are eye bag + hyperpigmentation, they really drive me crazy and I have extremely low esteem these days. Do you think of creating a thread about your experience after 2 months? Are you in Korea now or in the US?

I wish you all the best and would love to hear more from you!

 

Hmm... No one has the same problem? Please help!

 

I'm doing research on clinics in South Korea to remove my eye bags and dark circles. They get worse and worse by days (first I could hide them by applying concealer, and now concealer barely works anymore).

I heard that Opera is good for this (read a thread from a Russian lady having her undereye fat repositioning done there).

I would love to hear more from those of you who has gone through this procedure... Your age, your under eye condition before the opration, what clinic you chose to go with, your experience and result, how satisfied you are with the doctors/service ect.?

I plan to do it in Dec 2019 or early next year (2020).

Thank you so much in advance! Any post, advice or idea would be appreciated! I got (real) depression because of my look, that's why I think I need to do something to fix it now.

 

By the way, I've never gone under any plastic surgery before so any recommendation is highly appreciated. Heard so many bad stories in the US so I set my mind that South Korea is what I should go for... Not even Singapore or Thailand.

 

Hi everyone,

I've got ugly dark circles (not sure because of discoloration or puffiness) under my eyes out of the blue, it happened almost overnight, 1 year ago to my left eye and 6 months ago to my right eye. I used to look so young at my age (I'm 33, of Asian descent) and since this happened to me, I look like 10 years older and get really depressed (I got insomnia and depression mainly because of this change in my appearance- to the point that I don't want to communicate with anyone, and now I have to work on these 2 issues as well).

I'm thinking of making a trip to South Korea for a procedure of eye bag removal, may be Under Eye Fat Repositioning... I came across this youtube review and this Thai lady's eye bag/dark circle looks so similar to mine. She went to ID Clinic in Gangnam, and she is happy with the result.

My question is that, have any of you ladies gone through similar under eye surgeries targeting at dark circles/eye bags? And do you have any recommendations of clinics/specific doctors? I won't make a trip before doing intensive research on this, since I heard so many girls feeling unsatisfied with the results even after months/years.

Thank you in advance. To be honest, I hope one day my mind and my heart would be balanced and I could feel confident no matter how I look, it's more important than having my mood/life dependent on my appearance. But for now, since I feel like loosing all my confidence due to my look, I really look forward to meeting with a good doctor to have my problem fixed.