murshroom

October 12, 2019

cuppateauk said: ↑

I don’t normally write reviews, but this time I wanted to share my experience with everyone.
5 years ago I did rhinoplasty and a non-incisional eyelid surgery at a clinic in Vietnam, but the stitching in my eyes slowly went away. My eyelids were a little droopy, so I decided to undergo eyelids revision. This time I wanted to do the incisional eyelid surgery with ptosis correction, because I wanted permanent results.

My friend recommended me DocFinderKorea, because I was going alone to Korea and they provide a lot of services. But I didn’t like the clinics they offered and decided to do more research online. I messaged a few clinics about my facial concerns, I told them that I wanted a smaller face and tighter jawline. All the clinics recommended me jaw shaving for a V-line + cheekbone reduction, but only DAPRS recommended me a forehead reduction and accusculpt. I also thought my forehead was on the bigger side. I had a good feeling about DAPRS, so I decided to do my surgery at DAPRS. I told the consultant Stacey that I was travelling alone to Korea and she helped me out. She immediately arranged an airport pick-up and drop-off. Stacey speaks very good English.

So the day after I arrived in Korea, I had a consultation with Dr. Moon for my eyes and Dr. Kim for my face.

I wanted larger eyelids and asked Dr. Moon why my eyes look tired all the time, he recommended me incisional eyelid surgery with ptosis correction with lateral canthoplasty. I also asked him if he could fix my undereye bags, he told me it was possible to do a fat repositioning under the eyes. The doctor knew what kind of style I wanted for my eyelids, but he told me that too big eyelids would look to unnatural for Asian eyes. He said he’ll try to make it natural as possible, so I was pretty assured that he knows what he’s doing.

Then I had a consultation with Dr. Kim, he recommended me a hair implant instead of a forehead reduction and also the accusculpt for a tighter jawline. I asked the doctor about my chin concerns, he said it would be prettier if it’s extended forward. So I also went with that procedure. The doctors were both very straight to the point, which I liked.

After a few hours I had my surgery, I wasn’t too nervous about it because I’ve done surgery before. The surgery took a long time and I woke up at the recovery room. After about 1,5 hour I got discharged, I was very tired because of the anesthesia. The swelling was worse at the first four days, but it went down really fast. Icepacks and light walks really helped to reduce the swelling. I was only able to consume soft foods and liquids for about almost two weeks. After a week I got my eye stitches removed, a de-swelling treatment and also a hair wash, which was really nice. A week later I got the stitches inside my mouth removed, I prepared for the worst but luckily it wasn't that painful at all. I also got a de-swelling treatment.

It has been 3 weeks since I got multiple procedures done at DAPRS. My friends say that I look more alive now and I looked like I lost weight. Even though I’m not fully recovered yet, I’m already super happy with the results!

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Can you please share your photos of your eyelids if you don’t mind?

October 10, 2019

Limejuixe said: ↑

any advice is good please!

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Don’t put any deposit before going to Korea.You can get multiple consultation whdn you get there and make your own decision

October 10, 2019

pioneer said: ↑

1. Deposit money on 21th/09 for 26th/09 surgery. At the time, they said 7 days before surgery 100% refund. My deposit money was less than 6 days.
Come back on Monday 23th, wanted to discuss with this Dr. Shim other option such as rib cartilage. Their office manager wanted to charge me money for 2nd consultant. I told their translator, Russo Pirtskhaland, “ I want to cancel and get my money back”
My cousin was with me and she witnessed that.
Russo told me “... come back to tomorrow at 2 pm, we won’t charge you to speak with the doctor..”
I said “what’s about the cancelation? If I speak to him and there are no other options, is it still 90% refund?” “Can you send me some pictures of people who have done the rhinoplasty with him?”
She said “ We have other option like rib cartilage, I will send you some pictures, you can cancel tomorrow and get your money back”
2. They advertised they perform rib cartilage. Doctor Shim told me “ Rib cartilage is very expensive and complicated procedure, and for the nose shape you want, I suggest silicon...and I will wake you up during the surgery after I cut open your nose for irregularities....you can decide what material you want to use” he gave me two option silicon or dermis.
3. I requested to cancel, they then told me I can only get 50% back. They verbally told me 100% & 90% refund on the day I deposit. I’ve never heard a 50% refund and they fought hard to keep another 50%. During this conversation, the manager rudely left the room. Leaving Russo and me in the conversation. Running back and forth 3-4 times between me and the manager. Russo told me she wanted to cry. According to what she told me, she told the office manager that I actually wanted to cancel the day before and that she convinced me to come back to speak to Dr.Shim. Then, the office manager and Russo came to tell me “come back tomorrow ... don’t worry about 90% or 50%... we will ask Dr.Shim”
4. The next day, the accountant guy firmly want to refund only 50%. Disregard, the fact that I wanted to cancel on 23/09, telling me they are losing business because of the slot I reserved. I said, “I came here several times, I barely see you have any customers, what are you talking about?” I suggest moving my cousin slot from 27th to 26th. They refused to do so. I said I’ll write this experience because they are making it hard for the customer. The guy said “ go ahead”, he also challenged me to take legal action. So, there you have it. I do as you wish. Negative review and also see you in court.
After that, the Gangnam Medical Center and Seoul Global center staff called them about this issue. They flip the storied, denied I ever told Russo I wanted to cancel on the 21st. God knows I speak the truth and any of you who involved in this matter lied to everybody. You should be ashamed of yourself.
5. I refused to take 50% refund back, they are still keeping all my deposit money. I'm taking them to court.

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I hope you will get all your money back,it was a bad experience.I have the same problem as yours and the b**ch at DA told me to call the police,they will work with the police...

October 10, 2019

PinkCats-PurplePeonies said: ↑

@Murshroom this situation and experience sounds similiar to yours, with the ***** at DA

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Yeah but she only put 600,000 won.I put 3000 usd

October 4, 2019

You should check Me clinic or Bio Face clinic,they have the promotion for this month as well

October 3, 2019

bobamilktea said: ↑

Hi Murshroom - could you please PM me too? I would also like to know Dr Lee Dong Chan's track record with surgeries other than rhinoplasty

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Pm you

October 3, 2019

wishingstar said: ↑

Same - if anyone has heard anything about DA in terms of aftercare and general service, any opinions or info would be appreciated!
I know DA had mixed reviews from some forumers, but I don't know if that's surgeon specific or about the clinic / aftercare / service as a whole.

Also, has anyone here had surgeries other than rhinoplasty with Dr Lee Dong Chan? How is his track record when it comes to eyelid surgeries, for instance?

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Pm you

September 25, 2019

touni27 said: ↑

Hey guys! I'm going at end of October and probably going to get surgery at early November. I would be so down to have some people that I could link up with. I'm Korean so I can speak Korean though I think I'm going to still get a translator for surgical terms

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Hi Touni,what clinic are you going to get the surgery?

September 25, 2019

Janelle9 said: ↑

Dear all,

I think those who're going soon to Korea already got their list in hand, and some even confirmed which to go in mind. Why we're here, which is to get more info, idea and important details from important members.

Do check some general info again,

1) Fb likes. Yes they can purchase many even reached 600,000 likes, but if the one only have 50? Go Fb and search. Mine I seen people talking very good of ****a but their fb page not active and no people there zZ...

2) High percentage % of discounts, it's no meaning giving discounts by %, as they can raise up the actual price anytime. And for few that overpriced, don't ask by %, just ask for best price, lowest quote.

3) Switching Doctors. Example, ABC plastic surgery is famous or have good reviews, check their info in past few years time. Their doctors photos and name replaced many new comers, that's not a good thing, if everything going well they don't have to change many doctors, this point many never realise, JK is good with remaining the same doctors as seen however just that no discount.

4) Consultant Attitudes. Don't just use email to communicate with them, but also use whatsapp, we chat, Kakao or others to chat with them. You can feel them.. Like if you asking for Discounts they started not interested talking with you, reply slow, even totally ignore you (or they busy? NO! you use other acc send a new msg, they reply instantly lol). Bad consultant and staff, do you prefer? They too concern of sales@money@commission, that's why even simply arrange you a doctor that done very low surgery cases, you insist to meet the better doctor, they ignore you. They don't even try to arrange another date or time for you to meet the doctor you prefer. There's more to tell, I think is enough for this time.

Sorry if my English bad/got mistakes, as usually write and speak in Chinese, but must write English so more people can read. I just wish everyone found the RIGHT one, communicate more with them, try out them if they're impatient. Communication is very important, especially when you reach there and even confirmed, no turn back, no 100% refund. Better don't pay any deposit is safe. Good luck!

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Thank you Janelle,do you have your list of clinics,would you mind to share?
You are right about the consultant attitude,some of them didn’t reply me when I asked for discount,but when I used the new account to chat with them,they just replied so fast lol

September 23, 2019

I just know they quote high price,but at least just try to get the consultation there

September 23, 2019

justintimberlake said: ↑

I had my surgery 1 year ago. It is not painful at all! If i had to rate it, maybe 3 out of 10. It is just a discomforting pressure. The only major isssue is food!! Takes too long to chew in your first few weeks so you’ll get tired of chewing and cry over what you cant eat.

If i had to do v line surgery again, i would ^^ because it wasn’t too terrible....except for the food haha

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Hi,who was your dr ?and which clinic did you get your Vline done?

September 23, 2019

Limejuixe said: ↑

I heard he is on long leave, was hoping to get my nose done by him this Dec

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I just found out that he works at DA now
http://www.daprseng.com/introduction/introducing-da-doctors/

September 22, 2019

I watch her video on YouTube about her eyelids surgery and revision eyelids surgery,she did it at the same hospital but the second time with different doctor.She didn’t say the hospital name but mentioned it’s a famous hospital,and she said choose the doctor is very important...Anyone knows who was her doctor and hospital name?

September 9, 2019

gmcnm19 said: ↑

Hi, did you considered other clinic before choosing Namu? I'm planning to have my zygoma reduction too. I was going with The face dental, but now I'm starting to lean toward Namu because of their After care. Was wondering if it's a wise choice since TFD seems to have good reputation in FC.

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Hi,I’m considering Hyundai Aesthetics,View and Namu for my consultation of zygoma reduction.I have seen two good results from Namu,that’s why I’m gonna go to get the consultation with them about zygoma and fat graft.

September 7, 2019

imarealbear said: ↑

I looked at View's website and I couldn't find Dr. Lee Dong Chan on their list of medical staff.

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He left View,I went to View website and his name doesn’t show up anymore

August 28, 2019

clowndebrozzo said: ↑

I arrived Seoul last night, today I visited Banogabi and so far liked them a lot. A surgeon I got my consultation with was dr Barn, very professional and knowledgeable. He let me try a sizer to see which size would fit me best. My decision regarding Motiva is still same, so he suggested 350cc to make my 32A into full C. I’m planning to finish vising all plastic surgeries from my list, make a decision and get a procedure done by this week.

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You should check Nana hospital,they are known for breast augmentation,the results look good

August 26, 2019

I’m planning to get my FC done this Fall in Korea,but I’m so lost now.Namu seems a good clinic to me but I’ve never seen any real result.Can anyone help me please?

August 25, 2019

pretty_annie said: ↑

Hi Murshroom, can you PM me the link so I can at least see?

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The Face dental,dr Lee handles the KakaoTalk so you will directly talk to him,he is very honest and the photos on the website are not photoshopped

August 25, 2019

pretty_annie said: ↑

Hi Murshroom, can you PM me the link so I can at least see?

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https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=e51iXfj9B4PctQW55Ja4DA&q=eu+dental+instagram&oq=eu+dental+in&gs_l=mobile-gws-wiz-hp.1.0.0j0i22i30l5j33i160.2551.5708..7206...2.0..0.245.1371.8j2j2......0....1.......8..35i39j0i67j0i131j46i67j46j0i20i263j46i131j0i131i67j0i10j46i10.Pq_Ge3sKVaM
http://en.eudental.co.kr/index.php/menu_gb/MB0
http://www.thefacedental.com/

August 25, 2019

pretty_annie said: ↑

Honestly I've never heard of EU and The Face Dental (TFD). I tried to research TFD and I am seeing a lot of bad reviews... EU never heard. Have you tried double jaw there? Can you pm your before and after pics?

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I’ve never seen any bad reviews for The Face Dental,their price is very reasonable...I have a friend who went to EU for her two yand her result is amazing,especially for two jaw you can see a big change on your face,you can check their photos on Instagram,soory she didn’t wanna share her photo so I can’t show you

August 25, 2019

pretty_annie said: ↑

Hi,

I have protruding mouth. I did brace twice but this does not correct it. I am planning for the the third but the ortho told me that he can still push it a bit but nothing further. That's when the idea of having the jaw fixed. I saw South Korea has many ortho clinics which specializes in 2Jaw surgery.

I have watch a lot of videos of pre and post op, seen a lot of brutal pics from 1 day to2 weeks post op, read a lot of forums and then I decided to get it done. I am thinking about going to ID and Banobagi. As per videos I have watched they seek help with Docfinder Korea which they say there is no added fee and the fee itself is just the same with clinics.

The deposit is affordable but the total surgery fee for 2Jaw is really expensive. Thinking of saving for few months and then I told my mom about my plan. My mom told me not to continue as it is dangerous and may cost my life. I began to think twice and now I'm scared. Im thinking that they are going to put you into sleep and afraid of not waking up anymore.

Anybody here who had 2jaw surgery done? Which clinic? Please don't put clinics who had traumatic, unsuccessful, and death issues.

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You should check The Face dental and EU dental for 2 jaw surgery

August 9, 2019

abookworm said: ↑

Hey guys! I’m only 4 days post-op and honestly, I feel terrible… I decided to proceed zygoma as well and now my face is tied, I can’t open my mouth, I can’t talk or eat. Swelling is brutal as well as bruising, don’t even want to go out from my room. I look like hamster with full cheeks lol (well, that’s how my mom calls me – hungry hamster). My mom said that the result should look great, as she saw me right after the surgery, when they brought me to the recovery room (I was still under the anesthesia) and I wasn’t that swollen. Hopefully I don’t feel pain, sometimes I feel tingling in my chin and cheeks area and sometimes my face itches. Can’t wait to see the result!

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Hi,I hope your swelling will gone soon,how many mm did they cut at your cheekbones?Will you feel comfortable to share your photos then?

August 2, 2019

Avocado_ said: ↑

First of all, English is not my mothertongue therefore If I make any grammar mistakes, please forgive me

So, I've heard a lot of good things about dr. Joung and dr. Kirk, but when I check on NAMU's website I couldn't find dr. Joung on the list, dr. Kirk I do see his name. Does anyone know anything about this? Is he still work there?

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He left Namu on May.I don’t know where he works now

July 31, 2019

binside23 said: ↑

Hey everyone! Just another avid forum reader here. Before I start, I'm Korean American and have lived in Korea for a few months and had my procedures done at Dream. I also have a couple acquaintances who have had plastic surgery in Korea so if you have any questions regarding that PM me!
I wanted to make a post plastic surgery in Korea as it seems not a lot of people know too much about it and are feeling a bit clueless when it comes to choosing a clinic. So here are a couple of tips that I learned throughout my PS journey and my time in Korea!
1. To all the non-Asian foreigners, results might not be what you expected/desired.
Yes, South Korea is one of the most advanced countries in plastic surgery and yes plastic surgery in Korea is almost as common and casual as getting a facial done. However, one thing that a lot of you guys seem to forget or ignore is that South Korea is not a very racially diverse country. The surgeons specialize in Asian faces and Asian features. After all, most surgeons complete their studies and training in Korea. Korea also has a very specific image of beauty. What I'm trying to say here is that you might not get the results that you want. It is very likely that the doctors will not share your same vision no matter how much you try to illustrate it to them. Now, I'm not trying to tell all y'all non-asians to completely cross off SK for plastic surgery. I just want y'all to think very carefully and consider the consequences. Be aware of the chances that the doctor might not give you what you envisioned.
2. Be aware of advertisements!
SK plastic surgery clinics rely HEAVILY on marketing and advertising. I'm going to explain a little about the ps clinic advertising methods. Clinics use platforms such as purseforum (for foreigners) and babitalk (for Koreans) to promote their clinics through various methods. The first method is that they hire brokers or people to act as patients "sharing their experiences" through photoless posts. Usually these posts will speak very highly of the clinic and will seem pretty much biased towards them. Another very common way is that these brokers act as patients and comment in posts and questions that actual people post, recommending their clinics. You can usually get a grasp of which post is promoted and which is not. Usually, they'll go something along the lines of " I recommend ______ clinic. They specialize in ____" or "I had my surgery with Dr._______, he is the best surgeon.........". Anything that seems weirdly specific or biased. Another extremely common method is an agreement between the clinic and the patient, where the clinics give discounts to the patient in exchange of them posting their before and after photos and promoting the clinic. Many of the posts that you see of people posting their before and afters and sharing their experiences are usually from patients who have had the agreement with the clinic. That, or it's just the brokers.
3. Gangnam Unnie
I'm sure all of you have heard of the infamous babitalk that caters only to Korean locals. It's basically an app designed for clinics to promote themselves with before and afters, reviews, etc. Basically an upgrade purseforums FILLED with reviews and discussions and such. Babitalk is only for locals who have a Korean phone number. However for those of you who are desperate and can understand Korean, check out the app gangnam unnie! It's open to anyone and everyone. But be aware, 90% of the posts on these apps are promoted.
4. Be Skeptical, but don't rely on it.
It's good to be skeptical of clinics. Blacklists are a good guide to clinics to avoid, but don't depend on them. Every clinic will have its fair share of negative reviews. After all, doctors are humans too. They all make mistakes. Just because one person had a negative experience with a clinic does not mean that everyone else will. Personally, I believe plastic surgery is a lot of luck. Yes, surgeon's skill is #1 importance, but it also depends on how your body reacts to the procedure, how that doctor performs that day, what you do to take care of it, etc. All that said, don't blindly choose a clinic just because you see good reviews because it is very likely that they are fake.
5. VISIT the clinic yourself, and have an in-person consultation with the DOCTOR.
You can not rely solely on other people's words and experiences when choosing a clinic. You are putting your life on someone else's hand, so please do more than just rely on someone else's experience. You're best bet is to visit the clinic yourself and have a consultation with the doctor. If for some reason you can not have an in-person consultation with the doctor, then quite frankly, I recommend you to choose some other time to get your procedure done. Cosmetic surgery might seem simple and harmless, but it really isn't. You are going under anesthesia and many things COULD go wrong. Also, you definitely need a consultation with the DOCTOR. Request for one if you are not given one. Consultants don't know anything. Their job is to sell as many services and just talk gibberish. They might recommend you to do this and that but it's in your best interest to listen to what the doctors say. Also, you know yourself best so try not to be pressured into doing a procedure you did not originally intend to get.
6. Lastly, make sure the clinics and the doctors you choose are board-certified!
I used this website: http://www.prskorea.co.kr/ to search for potential doctors and clinics. This website shows you board-certified doctors and clinics. There are many shady doctors out there so it's good to be safe! I used this website in Korean but I think there's an English version, although not sure if they provide the same features. Another website I found but haven't personally used: https://www.plasticsurgery.or.kr/eng/search/

That's all I can think of for now. If you have any questions, pm me or just leave a reply and I'll try to reply as best as I can!

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Thank you for your review...Do you know any clinic that is specialist in FC?thanks

July 27, 2019

_Maddybear said: ↑

I'm thinking about breast augmentation in Seoul and I'm looking for a good clinic recommendation. What about TL and View? Are the on the blacklist? do they have a good reputation?

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I recommend Nana for breast augmentation

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