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Something I want to point out about this operation is that for a lot of people, it ends up being around the same cost to get it done in their home country. So make sure you add up the total cost of a trip and get a few estimates from some clinics, contact the one you mentioned in fact. Then contract a local doc in your own country. Compare the prices. Some people go to Korea for blepharoplasty work thinking it will be cheaper and end up paying the same if not more.

It doesn't really matter which clinics you are comparing, what you want to focus on is the most important aspects. This being that the clinic is board certified. The doctors are throughout and have experience with foreigners. The clinic is up-to-date and clean. The staff speaks fluent English. And a big one for me is aftercare and the quality of it.

Reviews that are fake are a lot harder to spot now because of AI. I am having a hard time myself.

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.

I know they are out there but I am having trouble finding them. I don't want a single clinic, I just want an account or two to follow that pulls from all the clinics. I like to see the work being done and more current stuff too. I don't want to see old plastic surgery just being recycled. Anyone have any ideas and how to find these or know of any?

Keep in mind that it takes 2 to 3 weeks to recover and full results won't be seen for something like this for 2 to 3 months. So you maybe want to plan ahead if you go to Korea for this. Like if you want to do a follow up after everything is healed I mean.

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.

I would recommend being within 10 minutes. This is especially true for the Gangnam district of Seoul. They are super busy there. While they handle traffic better than most American cities I have been to, it is still very congested.

THIS. If you look online at other people's experiences, you will find a lot of the same. It really just comes down to how your body handles it. Some recover faster than others. Some bruise more and take longer. I have seen some people post surgery by a few days look like nothing even happened, no redness or bruising, not swelling... Nothing! Then I have seen others that look like someone took a shovel to their face!

I don't think this is correct. I looked up the cost comparison and while back lipo isn't listed, you could assume the costs are similar where the US charges more. Abdominal Liposuction: Korea $2,000–$4,000 vs. US $5,900–$9,300+ Thigh Liposuction: Korea $1,500–$3,500 vs. US $2,400–$5,700+ Chin/Face Liposuction: Korea $1,000–$5,000 vs. US $3,000–$7,500+ Flank (Love Handles): Korea $1,500–$3,000 vs. US $5,000–$10,000

What sorts of surgeries are like that? I heard even simple nose jobs you have to wait to get on a plane for because you risk excessive bleeding from the pressure changes.

It is known as "Plastic Surgery Capital of the World" for a reason! You will find the best doctors, get the best services, and have the best experience finding a doctor in this location. People from around the world go here. It was the first area I looked into when trying to find a doctor.

I was planning for April/May but I am pushing my surgery back until September. I am actually relieved in a way as I will be missing all the bad weather so it worked out for me!

From what I have read and seen online, a lot of praise is given to Dr. Yoon Suk Ho for being the best for this particular surgery. He focuses on actual nose restructuring to not only make the nose look good but function great.

Thank you so much for this. I am looking into things a bit more and I am pushing my surgery back now so I can have more time. I don't want to end up rushed or anything. I will be planning to go in September now. That way I will have more time to take off from work and not stress. Also the weather will be better.