berrygirl21

As long as possible. You want to have at least 5 days just for recovery. That is like the minimum. I always tell people to aim for 10. So 10 days for recovery, 7 to 10 days for clinic scheduling and surgery, and then the odd few days to allow for tourism. I think 3 to 4 works is ideal.

It isn't normal but it isn't not normal. Every clinic is different. Some will have one doctor that does everything, others will have specialized doctors that do only certain surgeries. It is not unheard of so nothing to worry about!

Not all clinics will require to see medical files but they will require your medical history and you will be given a form to fill out. It is best to ask ahead of time - contact whatever clinic you are planning to go to and see what information they need/require before leaving for your trip.

It really depends on the extent of the surgery. When it comes to returning to work and light activities, it is only a week or two. That being said, a full recovery does take time. For smaller, less-invasive surgeries the average is 6 weeks to 2 months. For moderate work - 3 to 6 months. For more extensive work - 6 to 12 months. The doctor you work with will be able to give you the most realistic recovery timeline.

It seems like a lot of the risk comes down to the patient's genetics and the doctor that is working on them. The cons seem to be very minimal with the right doctor. Septal cartilage seems to be the "safest" overall but it can't be used with all surgeries. Ones that require more work, it would not be enough. In terms of synthetics, I would avoid gore-tex and PCL mesh (especially PCL, it is not considered safe at all for nose jobs!).

It sounds like you want Facial Asymmetry Correction (FAC). They use 3D-CT diagnostics to analyze the face along with precision osteotomy techniques. This gives you the best outcome of a natural appearance and enhanced stability for long-term results. I only know about this as I was looking into it myself. Made Young Plastic Surgery is known for it online but I am not sure which other clinics offer it.

I am looking to get some work done but I am still in the early stages. I am wondering if there are clinics that offers virtual consultations prior to making the trip to Korea to get an idea of what I can do to improve my facial structure. I was looking into mini facelifts as someone I know from another forum had her face done and it looks amazing! Is there any way to find this information? Is it something that is offered as a standard for international patients?