latte_27 Posted December 17, 2019 Posted December 17, 2019 Hey all. I've been researching PS in Korea for about a year now and something that was always on my mind was funding. Many people going to Korea with the intention of getting PS usually go for multiple procedures. It can get pretty pricey, so just curious as to how your experience saving up was. Did you work for a while and save each month or did you take out a medical loan or get someone to sponsor you (family or other). Thank you for your responses in advance
fixedsister Posted December 19, 2019 Posted December 19, 2019 Hi! I guess I'll be the first to share how I did it. First, some background story. I'm early 20s. I undergo my surgery without my parents knowing lol. They aren't completely against it but the procedure I wanted is quite severe (facial Contour), and I know they will be strongly against it. I came from a very fortunate family so my parents paying for it wouldn't be a problem but due to my morals, I didn't feel it was right for them to pay a single penny for it or even for the trip because they gave me my features and a beautiful life, I don't want to use their money to change what they gave me. I felt better using my own money. I feel terrible not letting them know I did it without their consent. They have every right to know and they deserve atleast an explanation (I thought about this for a loooooong time) but I knew even if I hinted it, I was not able to go to Korea or travel alone, ever. Which means it will delay my chance of fixing my insecurities. I'm very close to my parents, they literally pay for everything in my life (I'm spoiled, blessed, but not a brat) which means they have more control over my life than I do even though I'm in my 20s. So how did I save up? Like I mentioned, my parents pay for literally everything in my life, from food, transportation, bill, phone... You name it, it was all covered. They also give me allowance or money to spend... So saving up wasn't very difficult. I would save up almost 100% of my earnings. I would slip sometime and shop but it's very seasonal. I work part time and slowly save up. I would calculate how much money I need to earn depending on the average cost of each procedure, nights in Airbnb, flight cost at certain season and screen shot the calculation so I can see it everyday. That was my biggest motivation to save up and work. Took me a year to reach my goal and I booked my trip When I told them I was going to Korea with my friend, they offered to pay for my flight, accommodation but I told them I got it already with my own money. They handed me some money to shop and eat, I took it incase of emergency but didn't use a single penny of it and didn't intend to use it either. So I really was determined to pay every single thing myself. Hope this helps.
latte_27 Posted December 20, 2019 Author Posted December 20, 2019 Thank you so much for sharing your story I'm in a similar situation but I work as well as getting support from my parents. Although the money I do get isn't that much I feel like it would take me a long time to save up to be able to afford all the procedures I want. I wish there was a faster alternative...
fixedsister Posted December 20, 2019 Posted December 20, 2019 Ah.. I understand. To be honest, don't rush if you feel like you're going to be emptying your bank out for the surgeries because you need emergency money for things like revision... Always be prepared for worse case scenario since plastic surgery always has a risk. Ofcourse there will be a time in between to heal and work but i think for me... If something went bad, I'd prolly be too depressed to do anything or face anyone so don't empty your bank. Research about revision prices or follow up surgeries/treatments. Imagine you already got your surgery, research what you will be googling while you're healing. Example would be "why is my nose still numb after rhinoplasty" "how long does it take to deswell after x surgery" "why am I having x syptoms" "can x surgery give you x side effect?" These questions will help you prepare for what's coming next. What I realize after getting surgery is that you will find more information you didn't find before and there will be so many different answers online which will make you panic... Extensive research will also help you in consultations so you can ask doctors very specific questions and concerns for your case. Don't be like me where I was barely prepared to ask my doctor and later found controversial questions online. So it is best to also prepare for the future and don't rush. Better be safe than sorry
latte_27 Posted December 20, 2019 Author Posted December 20, 2019 Thank you for the advice! I really appreciate it and I'll try and do more research. I hope I don't have to do a revision and everything goes smoothly because at the end of the day it is my face, it's a serious surgery. Thank you again ♡♡♡
granges Posted December 29, 2019 Posted December 29, 2019 Don’t purchase things you don’t really need. Work overtime . Get a second job
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