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You're very welcome, I'm very glad my words have reached you A couple of things to keep in mind when choosing a surgeon:
1. Make sure they are board certified and experienced. I recommend you read this page:
http://www.prskorea.co.kr/
Don't be afraid to ask questions if you're unsure like: how many similar cases has this doctor operated on? How many years have they been practising? Etc. It should be the responsibility of the doctor to answer these kinds of questions! Don't just judge before and after pictures because those can be photoshopped. If you can, talk to patients of those doctors and see how their results have held up overtime.
2. Remember that plastic surgery is a science, it is not magic. You need to do research and find out what method will suit your needs, and you should decide your surgeon based on the method they use. The more details the better. When you do the face to face consultation, communicate with the doctor and make sure they understand what you want. They should explain in detail exactly how they're going to operate on you, and the result you are able to expect
3. Ask about whether there will be functional side effects to your surgeries. Usually eyes won't have any side effects but if you have nose problems, better to consult an ENT about the functional problems as well! And any facial bone removal will increase your chance of tissue/fat sagging or early aging, you need to weigh in the risks with the benefits.
4. You will be really swollen for the first few months but it will look natural after 6 months. The wait is long, you have to be patient during this time.
I'm by no means an expert, but these are some guidelines that should get you started.
To echo MissOrange, if your mental state is unstable, you need to completely let the fact sink in that when it comes to plastic surgery, things can go wrong. Even the best doctors can make mistakes, so you really need to communicate very well with them and get as many details as possible (it's their job to explain to you as you're paying them to achieve your goal). When you do research (find a certified doctor who has long time experience performing similar cases as yours) and communicate well with the doctor in regards to detail and exact methodology, your chances of achieving a satisfactory outcome will be higher. If a doctor doesn't seem really interested in your case, or evades questions/details, it's a red flag.
Wish you success in your pursuit and a fulfilling and happy life

 

Hi Big Dream,
Read your post, and I understand what you're going through! I've had surgeries in the past because I thought I was "ugly" and wanted my appearance to reflect my beautiful soul. Like you, I thought I could either get surgery to be beautiful or I would kill myself. Thinking back on those times, I was so silly! Please don't think about suicide. Some of my surgeries didn't turn out completely satisfactory, but still, I've improved a lot from my "before" face, and honestly I've gained a new perspective on life from going through all this pain! There is so much more to appreciate in life, plus you have a family and I think that's one of the most important things in life Life is wonderful, don't focus too much on appearance! I know I'm on a plastic surgery forum and we're all here to look our best, and honestly that is a worthwhile pursuit if you do your research, but it should not be the ONLY thing you focus on That said, to answer your questions:

1. It will be worth it only if you do plenty of research on the doctor and clinic that you want to have surgery at. Don't just choose a hospital because they are cheap (but that doesn't necessarily mean expensive ones are better), or because a consultant keeps telling you "just trust the doctor he is skilled". You need to meet and vibe with the doctor, make sure he understands exactly what you're concerned about, and make sure he's board-certified plastic surgeon who has plenty of experience.
2. Surgery won't affect your organs. Facial contouring might damage your facial nerves though.
3. You need to disclose this with your doctor! If you choose an ENT to perform your rhino, they might be able to address the functional issues as well as the aesthetics.
4. That is a skin issue and not related to surgery.
5. If you want to do facial contouring or liposuction then I guess it's better to wait until the winter because you'll need to use the compression garment and that might be really hot in the summer
6. Depends on the surgery and the doctor's skill.
7. Yep, you can visit specialized hair transplant clinics.

Wish you the best and that you'll choose a good doctor and achieve your dream! Don't choose the clinic on the whim, do PLENTY of research and choose an experienced doctor.

 

Another thing to note, if you want to get surgery in Korea, keep in mind Korean aesthetics are very different from western standards. This may or may not be a good thing. People keep saying Koreans prefer the youthful aesthetic but honesty, from my experience? A lot of girls get surgery because they want to look more mature. And a lot of results look older after surgery. There are good surgeons in Korea but you really have to do your research diligently. Many procedures in Korea will age you in the long run (facial liposuction, cheekbone reduction, mandible shaving, etc) and I really do not recommend getting these procedures that take away your facial support. Surgery should be an investment for the future, not age you prematurely. Make sure you choose an experienced surgeon who understands your goals and listens to you.

 

I'm so sorry to hear that you're going through this. What you wrote is exactly how I've been feeling every day for the past year. Since I got the surgery, I have been consistently numb and depressed, I stopped going out, seeing my friends, and enjoying the things I used to do. I lost my identity. Everyone thinks I'm mentally ill but seriously, unless one has been in our shoes they cannot judge us for the pain we are experiencing. Our face is part of our identity. Please reconsider whether you really want liposuction for your face; I honestly believe facial lipo will age you a good 10 years. Think about where the extra skin will go? It will sag early and you will prematurely lose your facial support. I honestly think I need a facelift now, my face went from round and plump to an old saggy face. I don't know how this is even possible.

By the way the clinic I went to is TLPS, to answer everyone. I know how hard it is to speak up about bad experiences and I don't mean to scare people, I just want to share my experience.

 

Thank you for the encouragement! I’m really sorry to hear that you’ve experienced this sort of mistakes as well. I’ll PM you the clinic I’m going to for fat graft!

 

Hey forumers,

I posted a thread a while ago talking about my terrible experience with chin and lower cheek liposuction, and many of you have asked me where I got it done. I have been really depressed lately and haven't had time to respond to some of your DMs, but I've decided to post the hospital here. I got it done at TLPS with Dr. Jung. They did not take time to listen to my goals, acted annoyed when I voiced my concerns, and the doctor didn't take 2 seconds to examine my face or bone structure. He just said I had a lot of fat and I needed liposuction above the jawline as well to "prevent sagging", even though my only concern was double chin. I looked 16 before the procedure due to my chubby cheeks. Now I look at least 10 years older with prominent nasolabial folds, my face structure has sagged, and it is completely flat and lifeless. I have lost interest in all my hobbies and I'm so depressed every time I look into the mirror. It looks like I aged 15 years within a 6-month period. Even my family admit I shouldn't have had it done, but they don't understand the way I feel. They think I have mental problems because I cry every day. No one can really understand the trauma this has caused me, looking into the mirror expecting to see your usual pretty face but getting shocked by what you see. I have no confidence and I've stopped trying to make friends. If the doctor had just spent one minute examining my facial structure, asking about my concerns, and explaining the procedure, I wouldn't be this angry even if the results were bad. I should have never let him touch my face. I've spent the last 6 months being numb, trying to make it through each day and finding a solution. I'm getting fat grafting done this Friday, and hopefully they can restore my cheeks. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and please wish me luck!

 

It's so hard to be optimistic when I look in the mirror and hate what I see. The lipo seems to have aged me by 5-10 years. I didn't know taking some fat from my lower face would leave me looking like a different person. My midface is now flat too since the supporting fat is gone. I never feel pretty anymore and avoid looking into mirrors because it leaves me depressed. There's a disconnect when I expect to see my usual youthful face but then what I see just shocks me. Somehow my smile lines became more prominent too, and my face is not smooth anymore and has slightly hollow areas? Omg. Before the surgery, the only areas I was self conscious about was my double chin, but now I'm left with so many other problems. How can this happen with just a simple lipo procedure? It's hard to even wake up in the mornings, and harder to pretend I'm happy in front of my mom and friends. In the days leading up to the surgery, I was still getting complimented on by strangers (both guys and girls). Why did I do this to myself? I don't feel like myself anymore. I'm now doing a lot of research on good clinics for fat grafting/facial contouring, and this time, I'll definitely be smarter and listen to my gut feeling.

 

I know The translators were annoyed when I voiced my concerns (since I had a lot). I didn't have a good feeling about them and should've trusted my instinct. I'm really glad that you like the result of your surgeries! You did the fat transfer in Brazil? Thank you so much! I will try to remain positive, and I hope that a good clinic will be able to fix my issues.

 

Will do!

 

The recovery process wasn't too bad. I had swelling and slight bruising around my mouth for around a month, but it looked okay. I was advised to wear a compression band whenever I could for two months afterwards. During the first two weeks I had to wear the compression band every day. It wasn't painful, but the area felt hard to the touch and I couldn't open my mouth too wide for the first couple of days.

 

Sure thing!

 

Definitely agree. They didn't care about me as a patient with my own goals and concerns and just pushed their sales tactics on me. I went with my mom, and honestly I wanted to wait a few days before making a decision, but my mom blindly believed them and paid for the surgery right away. I will PM you the clinic.

 

One more thing! They suggested buccal fat removal as well and almost insisted on it, but thankfully I never even considered that procedure before and flatly refused. I don't think it's a good idea for anyone. Loss of volume around the buccal area will make your face more flat and dull and older looking. I haven't lost hope yet though... I stuffed cotton balls inside my mouth where I had chubby cheeks and BAMN, I instantly looked young and cute again, and my face shape actually looked smaller. Puffing out my cheeks has a similar effect too. So I guess having a "small face" isn't all about the V-line. You have to take face shape angles and volume into consideration too. At least I figured out what procedure I'll be needing now.

Also, I don't think chin lipo in itself is a bad idea. I just wouldn't recommend lipo anywhere above the jawline. I don't have a double chin anymore, but I would undo this procedure if I could.

 

Hey forumers, long time lurker here and first time posting after a disheartening experience with chin/jawline lipo and Acculift. I'm 22 and had this procedure done a couple of months ago, and I highly regret it I came into the consultation only wanting to get rid of my double chin, but the hospital insisted I had a lot of face fat and chubby cheeks and talked me into getting my jawline/lower cheek/chin area lipoed as well. I did have chubby cheeks but I didn't mind them at all, and people thought I was 16 all the time because of my baby face. After lipo, I look older and tired; my face looks more flat and dull, and loss of volume actually made my face look bigger... People tell me I look older (I know I shouldn't take those comments to heart but before this, all I got were compliments on how young and pretty I was). The surgery changed my entire face shape and I literally look like a different person and not an improved version. I guess I'm writing this because I want to warn you guys against taking fat away from your face. I guess sometimes we all get greedy and want that "flawless" look but honestly, do your research and know exactly what improvements you want, and don't let hospitals tell you you have more areas that need to be fixed if their aesthetics aren't in line with your own. Before the surgery, I took a look at the B/A pictures of this lipo procedure, and I can honestly say a lot of the after results looked so much worse and older than before. Yet I still went ahead with it because I trusted the results with be good. I asked the consultants whether lipo would make me look older, but they reassured me again and again that it wouldn't. The surgeon saw me for no more than 2 minutes through the whole thing (consultation, surgery, post-surgery). I have no one to blame but myself but being stupid and not insisting on exactly what I wanted, and for not listening to my gut feeling. I can't believe I took away my natural fat when people pay for fat grafting for the baby face effect I used to have. I don't know what to do now. I lost all my confidence. I look in the mirror and I don't see myself. I'll definitely have to get fat grafting done now Sigh... I know this entire thread probably sounds vain, but I'm sure some of you would understand, as we only have one face and we have to live with it. I'd be thankful for any help if anyone has had experience with fat grafting to the lower cheeks/buccal fat area. Thanks for reading!