best plastic surgery clinics in Korea

[want2bepretteh]

blinkeyes said: ↑

Hi girls,

I just wanna share my experience on my double eyelid surgery in Korea

Just like many of you, it has been my dream to do this surgery since young, super young.

And I've been doing researches, going online.. etc. And I know how it feels exactly. So many surgeons to choose from, all the worries and complications and etc.

Anyways, after my researches online, I shortlisted 3 surgeons:
1. VIP plastic surgery
2. Dream Korea
3. Banobagi

I liaised with all 3 places to book appointment and only VIP and banobagi replied me. (Btw my korean friend say these are the most popular and EXPENSIVE in korea)

So, on the 2nd day in Seoul, I went to my appointment at VIP. The doctor cant speak english, hence the director was the one explaining everything. The doctor said I had ptosis (eyelid muscle weakening)... and it really scared me -_- .. anyway she offered me the package: double eyelid (incision) + ptosis correction + medi epicanthoplasty for USD3,000 .. And later I bargained till 3million won.

Nonetheless I couldnt decide yet as its only my 1st consultation. But both me and my aunt felt that they were using the Fear factor to push me into doing it. The director was criticising about my eyes (because I used the glue) and saying its all wrinkle-ish .. and also ptosis can be very serious blahblah. I was depressed after the consultation!

2nd, I went to Paran, referred by aunt's friend. And this doctor said I had no ptosis at all! Anyway he recommended me buried method (3 dots stitching?). He said downtime is lesser and looks very natural. His price was the MOST reasonable of all, and unbelievable cheap, maybe because got referral? Its only around 1.2k SGD for eyelid + epicanthoplasty. Dr Min was also very gentle and seems concern. I feel really comfortable with him but not with the method, I've heard stitches releasing after a few years

Then, just before I go to banobagi at 5pm, I walked past Grand plastic surgery. I was attracted by the huge poster of this korean celebrity who was super auntish looking and became damm pretty. anyway no harm consulting, so I went in.

Dr Yoon was the one recommended to me. He, too, said I had no ptosis problem and recommended me buried method + adhesion method + epicanthoplasty. The adhesion method is new to me, it is making a cut underneath the skin, inbetween the stitches to make them stick together naturally. I dont really know how it works but I just trust him and his method. The china interpreter said they are the only clinic who does that. I felt really comfortable with Dr Yoon, he speaks english and just made me have the faith in him. After consultation, the "sales" quoted me 1,980,000 won, approximately 2.4k SGD.

BTW, in korea, dont ask the doctor the price, they only tell you the method etc. Prices and all others are answered by their "sales" girls. Further discs can be done if i book appointment today. I said I'll call them by 7pm to let them know. (because i still wanna go banobagi)

I took subway to Yeoksam to Banobagi. Really grand building, posh environment. But expensive. However I was back to square 1 after this doctor. Not very friendly, doesnt speak english, and like factory. chop chop finish. Said I had ptosis as well -_- Now Im confused. 2 vs 2. Personally i felt i dont have lah, so i didnt care. I trust Dr Min and Dr Yoon more! Anyway they quote me ptosis + double eyelid + epi for close to 6000SGD !!
Really overpriced overkill overdo. And the sales said "the price is the ego of the doc, they know they're good" .. what about mine then -_- .. SO, banobagi was out of the question!

As clock starts ticking, I had to decide immediately. Ptosis or not? No, so incision or buried? End up, I chose the hybrid of the 2 - Grand; buried + adhesion... Reason, comfortable with doctor, trust, price ok, method sounds good. Lol.

FINAL PRICE I PAID: 1,870,000 won.. approx 2.2k?

I went the next day for surgery. I always had this same china lady with me to help me translate. But after payment, after confirmation, she didnt really care about me already . this part was sad. She said she will accompany me into the surgery room. But last min someone had some emergency or smth, she left. I was alone. with a korean nurse. who cant speak english/mandarin. I felt damm scared. Almost felt like backing out on surgerical bed. Because we couldnt converse and she put me on drip, which is damm pain!

But when Dr Yoon came, I felt better, cause he can speak English and he explains to me. I always thought they wouldnt put me to sleep, but they did :O .. Which was awesome! But I was also scared like that might go wrong cos he cant ask me to open my eyes to see how he stitched?? Anyway, knocked out after the injection into the drip. Felt no pain throughout my right eye. Until the last part where he stitched up my epicanthoplasty, I woke up in pain! I think the medicine went off ~~~ I cried and mumbled, still giddy and still sleepy but felt pain. I heard dr yoon said "sorry.. im sorry, made you pain. last part." and I fell back asleep. Next thing I know, 2hours had past, and its all over. I didnt dare to look at the reflection. Until I got back to the rented apartment... Omg.. bruised and swollen.... skip the emo part. the chinese lady called me later in the day to apologize for not being beside me. At least she called .. felt better.

Overall experience in Grand is not bad. Except I think they shld have more chinese speaking staff and show more care and concern? Not much follow-up by doctor as well =( .. after the surgery never see him already. Went back to remove stitches 5days later by a nurse, not him also.

OK LONG ESSAY!!! picture time



hope this can help you guys~ btw only up to 1 week... but enough to show i guess? still bruised but recovering

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I did mine at bano with no swelling at all.... Your swell looks bad );

 

[want2bepretteh]

Resona said: ↑

Hi all,

I am going to Seoul again on 26 Mar… it has been around 5 months since my eye, nose and cheekbone surgery at Regen (see my reviews are on pg 32 and 38).

Although I am happy with the nose and cheekbone results, the small fold above my right eyelid did not go away so I am getting Dr Kim to fix it

I had a great time at Seoul during my first trip because of the friends I met there (Zoe, ilovethelotus, hotchoc and LG). Thank God Zoe will be with me this time too.

LG is arriving one day earlier from Canada. She is staying at the Banobagi guesthouse while I will be putting up at Yeoksam Noblesse.

We would love to meet anyone else who is in Seoul from 26 Mar to 31 Mar. Drop me an email XX if you are going to be there. It will be great to have company

P.S. My apologies if I did not reply to all the emails after my surgery. There were simply too many and I had to catch up with work. Thanks for your understanding.

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I just came back from noblesse hotel! Met 2 young girls there, they're frm
Singapore. They will still be there till 31st! They look swollen with surgeries LOL
Maybe u should contact them!

 

[qiuqiu]

blinkeyes said: ↑

Hi girls,

I just wanna share my experience on my double eyelid surgery in Korea

Just like many of you, it has been my dream to do this surgery since young, super young.

And I've been doing researches, going online.. etc. And I know how it feels exactly. So many surgeons to choose from, all the worries and complications and etc.

Anyways, after my researches online, I shortlisted 3 surgeons:
1. VIP plastic surgery
2. Dream Korea
3. Banobagi

I liaised with all 3 places to book appointment and only VIP and banobagi replied me. (Btw my korean friend say these are the most popular and EXPENSIVE in korea)

So, on the 2nd day in Seoul, I went to my appointment at VIP. The doctor cant speak english, hence the director was the one explaining everything. The doctor said I had ptosis (eyelid muscle weakening)... and it really scared me -_- .. anyway she offered me the package: double eyelid (incision) + ptosis correction + medi epicanthoplasty for USD3,000 .. And later I bargained till 3million won.

Nonetheless I couldnt decide yet as its only my 1st consultation. But both me and my aunt felt that they were using the Fear factor to push me into doing it. The director was criticising about my eyes (because I used the glue) and saying its all wrinkle-ish .. and also ptosis can be very serious blahblah. I was depressed after the consultation!

2nd, I went to Paran, referred by aunt's friend. And this doctor said I had no ptosis at all! Anyway he recommended me buried method (3 dots stitching?). He said downtime is lesser and looks very natural. His price was the MOST reasonable of all, and unbelievable cheap, maybe because got referral? Its only around 1.2k SGD for eyelid + epicanthoplasty. Dr Min was also very gentle and seems concern. I feel really comfortable with him but not with the method, I've heard stitches releasing after a few years

Then, just before I go to banobagi at 5pm, I walked past Grand plastic surgery. I was attracted by the huge poster of this korean celebrity who was super auntish looking and became damm pretty. anyway no harm consulting, so I went in.

Dr Yoon was the one recommended to me. He, too, said I had no ptosis problem and recommended me buried method + adhesion method + epicanthoplasty. The adhesion method is new to me, it is making a cut underneath the skin, inbetween the stitches to make them stick together naturally. I dont really know how it works but I just trust him and his method. The china interpreter said they are the only clinic who does that. I felt really comfortable with Dr Yoon, he speaks english and just made me have the faith in him. After consultation, the "sales" quoted me 1,980,000 won, approximately 2.4k SGD.

BTW, in korea, dont ask the doctor the price, they only tell you the method etc. Prices and all others are answered by their "sales" girls. Further discs can be done if i book appointment today. I said I'll call them by 7pm to let them know. (because i still wanna go banobagi)

I took subway to Yeoksam to Banobagi. Really grand building, posh environment. But expensive. However I was back to square 1 after this doctor. Not very friendly, doesnt speak english, and like factory. chop chop finish. Said I had ptosis as well -_- Now Im confused. 2 vs 2. Personally i felt i dont have lah, so i didnt care. I trust Dr Min and Dr Yoon more! Anyway they quote me ptosis + double eyelid + epi for close to 6000SGD !!
Really overpriced overkill overdo. And the sales said "the price is the ego of the doc, they know they're good" .. what about mine then -_- .. SO, banobagi was out of the question!

As clock starts ticking, I had to decide immediately. Ptosis or not? No, so incision or buried? End up, I chose the hybrid of the 2 - Grand; buried + adhesion... Reason, comfortable with doctor, trust, price ok, method sounds good. Lol.

FINAL PRICE I PAID: 1,870,000 won.. approx 2.2k?

I went the next day for surgery. I always had this same china lady with me to help me translate. But after payment, after confirmation, she didnt really care about me already . this part was sad. She said she will accompany me into the surgery room. But last min someone had some emergency or smth, she left. I was alone. with a korean nurse. who cant speak english/mandarin. I felt damm scared. Almost felt like backing out on surgerical bed. Because we couldnt converse and she put me on drip, which is damm pain!

But when Dr Yoon came, I felt better, cause he can speak English and he explains to me. I always thought they wouldnt put me to sleep, but they did :O .. Which was awesome! But I was also scared like that might go wrong cos he cant ask me to open my eyes to see how he stitched?? Anyway, knocked out after the injection into the drip. Felt no pain throughout my right eye. Until the last part where he stitched up my epicanthoplasty, I woke up in pain! I think the medicine went off ~~~ I cried and mumbled, still giddy and still sleepy but felt pain. I heard dr yoon said "sorry.. im sorry, made you pain. last part." and I fell back asleep. Next thing I know, 2hours had past, and its all over. I didnt dare to look at the reflection. Until I got back to the rented apartment... Omg.. bruised and swollen.... skip the emo part. the chinese lady called me later in the day to apologize for not being beside me. At least she called .. felt better.

Overall experience in Grand is not bad. Except I think they shld have more chinese speaking staff and show more care and concern? Not much follow-up by doctor as well =( .. after the surgery never see him already. Went back to remove stitches 5days later by a nurse, not him also.

OK LONG ESSAY!!! picture time



hope this can help you guys~ btw only up to 1 week... but enough to show i guess? still bruised but recovering

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wow. your eyes are really pretty. congrats on getting good results did the doctor give you any swelling meds or supplements to help with swelling?

 

[rohnin]

Want2bepretteh said: ↑

I just came back from noblesse hotel! Met 2 young girls there, they're frm
Singapore. They will still be there till 31st! They look swollen with surgeries LOL
Maybe u should contact them!

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Hey I'm staying at Noblesse, too! Leaving tomorrow It was an amazing week

 

[queenbumblebee]

qiuqiu said: ↑

Ok so I've decided to go back to korea and finally get my surgery done. I just went in January but didn't manage to do anything cuz the clinics had no slots for me :cry: I'm planning to go around april-early may and I'm looking for a buddy to share accomodation with. Anyone interested?

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im flying to seoul from uk arriving on 18th for eyelid and possibly face reduction. staying for 2 weeks...

 

[helena_may]

I have just had my revision rhino done by Dr Lee at Banobagi. Can tell about the result yet as it has just been 4th day after the surgery but their service is great. Dr Lee is very nice guy. Mira is really very helpful and friendly. In fact I was unsure about her before meeting her in person as heard some negative feedback about her but i was totally wrong. Her service is excellent !!!!

 

[milyway]

blinkeyes said: ↑

Hi girls,

I just wanna share my experience on my double eyelid surgery in Korea

Just like many of you, it has been my dream to do this surgery since young, super young.

And I've been doing researches, going online.. etc. And I know how it feels exactly. So many surgeons to choose from, all the worries and complications and etc.

Anyways, after my researches online, I shortlisted 3 surgeons:
1. VIP plastic surgery
2. Dream Korea
3. Banobagi

I liaised with all 3 places to book appointment and only VIP and banobagi replied me. (Btw my korean friend say these are the most popular and EXPENSIVE in korea)

So, on the 2nd day in Seoul, I went to my appointment at VIP. The doctor cant speak english, hence the director was the one explaining everything. The doctor said I had ptosis (eyelid muscle weakening)... and it really scared me -_- .. anyway she offered me the package: double eyelid (incision) + ptosis correction + medi epicanthoplasty for USD3,000 .. And later I bargained till 3million won.

Nonetheless I couldnt decide yet as its only my 1st consultation. But both me and my aunt felt that they were using the Fear factor to push me into doing it. The director was criticising about my eyes (because I used the glue) and saying its all wrinkle-ish .. and also ptosis can be very serious blahblah. I was depressed after the consultation!

2nd, I went to Paran, referred by aunt's friend. And this doctor said I had no ptosis at all! Anyway he recommended me buried method (3 dots stitching?). He said downtime is lesser and looks very natural. His price was the MOST reasonable of all, and unbelievable cheap, maybe because got referral? Its only around 1.2k SGD for eyelid + epicanthoplasty. Dr Min was also very gentle and seems concern. I feel really comfortable with him but not with the method, I've heard stitches releasing after a few years

Then, just before I go to banobagi at 5pm, I walked past Grand plastic surgery. I was attracted by the huge poster of this korean celebrity who was super auntish looking and became damm pretty. anyway no harm consulting, so I went in.

Dr Yoon was the one recommended to me. He, too, said I had no ptosis problem and recommended me buried method + adhesion method + epicanthoplasty. The adhesion method is new to me, it is making a cut underneath the skin, inbetween the stitches to make them stick together naturally. I dont really know how it works but I just trust him and his method. The china interpreter said they are the only clinic who does that. I felt really comfortable with Dr Yoon, he speaks english and just made me have the faith in him. After consultation, the "sales" quoted me 1,980,000 won, approximately 2.4k SGD.

BTW, in korea, dont ask the doctor the price, they only tell you the method etc. Prices and all others are answered by their "sales" girls. Further discs can be done if i book appointment today. I said I'll call them by 7pm to let them know. (because i still wanna go banobagi)

I took subway to Yeoksam to Banobagi. Really grand building, posh environment. But expensive. However I was back to square 1 after this doctor. Not very friendly, doesnt speak english, and like factory. chop chop finish. Said I had ptosis as well -_- Now Im confused. 2 vs 2. Personally i felt i dont have lah, so i didnt care. I trust Dr Min and Dr Yoon more! Anyway they quote me ptosis + double eyelid + epi for close to 6000SGD !!
Really overpriced overkill overdo. And the sales said "the price is the ego of the doc, they know they're good" .. what about mine then -_- .. SO, banobagi was out of the question!

As clock starts ticking, I had to decide immediately. Ptosis or not? No, so incision or buried? End up, I chose the hybrid of the 2 - Grand; buried + adhesion... Reason, comfortable with doctor, trust, price ok, method sounds good. Lol.

FINAL PRICE I PAID: 1,870,000 won.. approx 2.2k?

I went the next day for surgery. I always had this same china lady with me to help me translate. But after payment, after confirmation, she didnt really care about me already . this part was sad. She said she will accompany me into the surgery room. But last min someone had some emergency or smth, she left. I was alone. with a korean nurse. who cant speak english/mandarin. I felt damm scared. Almost felt like backing out on surgerical bed. Because we couldnt converse and she put me on drip, which is damm pain!

But when Dr Yoon came, I felt better, cause he can speak English and he explains to me. I always thought they wouldnt put me to sleep, but they did :O .. Which was awesome! But I was also scared like that might go wrong cos he cant ask me to open my eyes to see how he stitched?? Anyway, knocked out after the injection into the drip. Felt no pain throughout my right eye. Until the last part where he stitched up my epicanthoplasty, I woke up in pain! I think the medicine went off ~~~ I cried and mumbled, still giddy and still sleepy but felt pain. I heard dr yoon said "sorry.. im sorry, made you pain. last part." and I fell back asleep. Next thing I know, 2hours had past, and its all over. I didnt dare to look at the reflection. Until I got back to the rented apartment... Omg.. bruised and swollen.... skip the emo part. the chinese lady called me later in the day to apologize for not being beside me. At least she called .. felt better.

Overall experience in Grand is not bad. Except I think they shld have more chinese speaking staff and show more care and concern? Not much follow-up by doctor as well =( .. after the surgery never see him already. Went back to remove stitches 5days later by a nurse, not him also.

OK LONG ESSAY!!! picture time



hope this can help you guys~ btw only up to 1 week... but enough to show i guess? still bruised but recovering

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Don't worry, my cousin had swell and brusies for 2 weeks...it all depends on each individual. Your swell is not bad, quite minimal and your epi leaves no mark, good! Nice!

 

[sweetheart2012]

Hi Helena_May - Please keep us all posted on your progress. I'm also interested in rhinoplasty with Banobagi. Can I ask how much you paid for the nose job and what kind of rhino was it (implant, rib, tip plasty, ect.)? Is Dr. Lee the nose specialist? Does the doctor tend to recommend silicone? Thanks!

 

[want2bepretteh]

Hi all, i just left korea and my friend is still in noblesse hotel! Haha. Rohnin, have u left? Anyone still in korea? They are two young girls so maybe u guys can take care of them!

 

[illumi]

Want2bepretteh said: ↑

Hi all, i just left korea and my friend is still in noblesse hotel! Haha. Rohnin, have u left? Anyone still in korea? They are two young girls so maybe u guys can take care of them!

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I am still in Korea, leaving this Thurs. Rohnin should have left by now

 

[cyquanquan]

InnerJoy said: ↑

hello

i am having consults with BK and Banobaji. i am flying to korea from toronto canada and its a long way to travel to have surgery. i will be having double eyelid, rhinoplasty, and paranasal augmentation
i am wondering if anyone can share their experience with me if they so happen to have consult at these two places or have had surgery from there

to be honest, i am kind of freaking out. i mean, you fly half way across the world and leave your face to someone's hand. im also excited b/c i have always wanted to do this. i apprechiate any of your replies

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Hi, how did it go? Did you do your surgery? I am planning to go to Korea too. So please do share your experience. Thank you so much!

 

[want2bepretteh]

illumi said: ↑

I am still in Korea, leaving this Thurs. Rohnin should have left by now

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Haha whr r u staying?

 

[alex229]

Hey guys, i'm flying to Seoul this April to have liposuction but I'm interested in this korean clinic that doesn't seem to provide English interpreter.
Do you guys know by any chance who can be translator? I contacted Zoe but he/she is booked and Kara who didn't even bother to reply
So stressed out because this clinic really seems to specialize in body contouring

 

[drose2022]

difgia said: ↑

Hi,
just got back from korea with 2 other friends, and is very happy with the result, if any one want information, please email me, love to give you guy some intake on our trip.
XXXXX
good luck

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hey, i would like to go to korea in two weeks ! last minute decision but i just want to get it out of the way because i can't stop thinking about it! What doctor / cliniic did you go to?

 

[drose2022]

Ugly_Betty said: ↑

Does anyone here know if there's a specific forum for US residents who want to get surgeries in Korea? ....or does anyone here from the US thinking of going to Korea for a RHINOPLASTY?

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Hi, I want to go in April too, more like first week of April for rhino. email me drose2022@gmail and lets coordinate!