best plastic surgery clinics in Korea

[miaann]

Iaan said: ↑

For sure that be cool...I'm definitely going right after Thanksgiving. Shooting to leave for Korea btw Nov 24th - 26th.
Where are you from the states? Have you already decided on a clinic? I have 3 places in mind I like to visit. So I will be doing some clinic hopping to better decide on the first day.
if you haven't yet either, we can visit some clinics together. Most of these Clinics are in the Gangnam-gu area. Plus I can use some buddy support as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C746VSnX4Qs

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I have not decided yet, but I think after Thanksgiving is a good time. I am from the Midwest. Thinking about Banobagi, BK and Regen. What about yours? What would you like done?

 

[miaann]

Bingu said: ↑

Guys! Guys! Wanted to share my Wonjin email and consult infos. They took a few days to respond BUT they did include a virtual simulation on my photos. AND they attached a list of hotels and their own accommodation and all the prices and discount rates for the hotels. They even have photos and more details about their guesthouse rooms. I thought that was really nice lol~ Won't let me upload pdfs but if anyone is really curious, drop me your email~

My quotes:

- Doing a double eyelid surgery with incision method in order to make bigger eyes and correct weak ptosis condition at the same time.

It costs 1,920,000 KRW (approximately $1,700)

- Rhinoplasty in order to improve the height of nasal bridge using silicone implant, nasal tip using ear cartilage and correct blunt nasal tip by cartilage resection.

It costs 3,600,000 KRW (approximately $ 3,200)

- V-line surgery (mandible angle reduction and genioplasty) and lateral cheek bone reduction.

It costs 19,500,000 KRW (approximately $17,000)

Only v-line costs 12,000,000 KRW ($10,000)



Wow, those are like the exact dates I want to leave the States for Korea too, haha!

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Hey Bingu - hows your reseach going?

 

[miaann]

Does anyone have Grand's english website?

 

[pygmypuff]

MiaAnn said: ↑

Does anyone have Grand's english website?

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http://www.grandsurgery.com/eng/

 

[bingu]

MiaAnn said: ↑

Hey Bingu - hows your reseach going?

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Saw your visitor msg, but I must be really really bingu stupid I can't figure out how to reply or post! LOL

It's going... getting my quotes and such. I just keep getting all confused and panic and then I calm down when I see nice b&a's and then the cycle starts all over again haha!

 

[miaann]

Bingu said: ↑

Saw your visitor msg, but I must be really really bingu stupid I can't figure out how to reply or post! LOL

It's going... getting my quotes and such. I just keep getting all confused and panic and then I calm down when I see nice b&a's and then the cycle starts all over again haha!

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Haha, OK. You are too funny! I know I am getting a little panicky too, but also excited. Can you share the simulation pics? [email protected]

 

[miaann]

PygmyPuff said: ↑

http://www.grandsurgery.com/eng/

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Thanks girl!

 

[avagoddess]

Hi Bingu,

I dont mean to burst your bubbles, but ive read some bad reviews about Wonjin. please go to cozycot's cheekbone reduction page 367.

Bingu said: ↑

Guys! Guys! Wanted to share my Wonjin email and consult infos. They took a few days to respond BUT they did include a virtual simulation on my photos. AND they attached a list of hotels and their own accommodation and all the prices and discount rates for the hotels. They even have photos and more details about their guesthouse rooms. I thought that was really nice lol~ Won't let me upload pdfs but if anyone is really curious, drop me your email~

My quotes:

- Doing a double eyelid surgery with incision method in order to make bigger eyes and correct weak ptosis condition at the same time.

It costs 1,920,000 KRW (approximately $1,700)

- Rhinoplasty in order to improve the height of nasal bridge using silicone implant, nasal tip using ear cartilage and correct blunt nasal tip by cartilage resection.

It costs 3,600,000 KRW (approximately $ 3,200)

- V-line surgery (mandible angle reduction and genioplasty) and lateral cheek bone reduction.

It costs 19,500,000 KRW (approximately $17,000)

Only v-line costs 12,000,000 KRW ($10,000)



Wow, those are like the exact dates I want to leave the States for Korea too, haha!

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[bingu]

MiaAnn said: ↑

Haha, OK. You are too funny! I know I am getting a little panicky too, but also excited. Can you share the simulation pics? [email protected]

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Emailed =]

I'm probably not going to make any final decisions until my in-office consults. In the meantime I am trying to read every forum in existence with PS personal experiences and infos xP

 

[bingu]

avagoddess said: ↑

Hi Bingu,

I dont mean to burst your bubbles, but ive read some bad reviews about Wonjin. please go to cozycot's cheekbone reduction page 367.

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Oh yeah... photoshop magic lol. But I do like their suggestions. And they're the only ones giving me a visual idea of what the proposed procedures may do.

Definitely no final decisions until I consult with places in person, though.

I just wish there was an easier way to find reviews both good and bad for all these different clinics.......

 

[apple06d]

Hi, I just signed up because I hope to do rhino to my very flat Asian nose. Can someone share who is the best nose job surgeon in Korea & the recovery time? Or is there any one in Singapore? Thks!

 

[asin]

juboozi said: ↑

hi asin!

hows ur recovery going?! wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery!

im also considering banobagi for rhino but they've been recommending me silicone for the implant and im really scared about silicone lol
what surgery did u get for ur nose before? and why did u need revision?

would really appreciate any advice u have for rhino

thx xx

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I'm Day 4 post op and my head is still like balloon. I am on a liquid diet for a week. The recovery would have been a lot quicker/easier without the V-line surgery.

As for my nose, i only refined the tip. Dr. Lee at Banobagi lifted my columella and I think he sutured the lower cartilages together to make the tip more narrow. He also re-adjusted the old ear cartilage graft that was there from before.

My primary rhinoplasty was 3 years ago and it was done very sloppily. I had an oversized silicone implant in, the ear cartilage graft on the tip was uneven and had a bump, and the nose was overall deviated. I ended up taking out the silicone implant 6 weeks after the surgery and left the ear cartilage in.

I chose not to have any implants anymore because it does not suit my face. I already had a decent bridge and a good profile view. I have a flat face so a tall nose makes me look like a bird. Otherwise, I don't really have any problems with silicone if it's done properly. If you're not sure about augmenting your nose, silicone can be a good choice because it is very easy to remove, unlike Goretex and rib.

 

[apple06d]

dan4me said: ↑

Sure. Just give me your e-mail address.

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Hi dan4me, mind showing me your B/A pics? Can you let me know what PS you did & which clinic did you go to? thanks!

[email protected]

 

[apple06d]

illumi said: ↑

Ok guys/girls. Reached the exact 1 month mark today, and a summary of my op and experience.


Nose Before
Flat nose with wide nasal bone and alar base.

Done at
Regen by Dr. Kim Jung Woo (Chief Surgeon)

Procedures done
Narrowing of nasal bridge bone, alar base reduced, silicon implant on bridge and septal cartilage for tip.

Cost
6 mil KWN (From 8 mil bargain down to 6 mil)

Period of stay in Korea
10 days

Clinic and service level?
Very attentive, prompt and professional. Regen is more like a hospital than a clinic for their facilities is big. I think they have moved to a bigger premies by now. I had my op done during their last few weeks at their Apujeong clinic.

Only downside to it is... they don't provide complimentary hair wash like BK or VIP. You have to find ways to wash your hair. By yourself or at a salon.

Satisfied
Very. I asked for natural yet still wanting a nose like Han Ye Seul. I got 80% to it. Can't wait for it to settle to it's final shape after 6 months. Most satisfied that there are no scars at the side of the alars. It's all done under the nostrils, and inner side of the alars and scaring now can be hardly seen.

Below pic I gave the doc as reference:
http://www.7koreangirls.cn/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Han-Ye-Seul-contact-lens-advertising-like-elegant-goddess-1_thumb.jpg

Why I chose my doc
I go for clinics and doctors with excellent track record, and I don't mind paying more for a well known doctor like Dr. Kim.

Why I am ok with silicon implant and septal cartilage
Silicon implant is a soft material throughout. Gortex is soft at first, but will harden like a bone after a period of time. Silcon looks better on girls, while gortex suit guys more if they want a strong look.

As for risk of infection, silicon is actually safe for the majority. People usually experience infection about 7 days, perhaps due to body allergy to silicon. Since I was staying there for 10 days, I was prepared to go back for re-op if *touch wood* if anything happen. But all is good.

Septal cartilage is preferred because... I prefer having nose material for nose. lol. Also, the less pain the better. Take note that doctor will use your ear cartilage if there are not enough septal cartilage material inside your nose.

Swelling
Really depends on individual and if they are confident enough to go out even with a swollen face. For me, after 5 days, I went out with a mask, and put BB cream to cover the light yellowish swelling. After they remove the cast and outside nose stitches after 7 days, I can go out without wearing a mask. You know what they say about swelling going down? It was literaly true. The swell from the upper half of the face, went to the lower half of the face after a few days, making your face looks chubby.

After 12 days, I can go out with confidence. (Of cos with makeup to cover up any remaining swelling color)

Finally...
I knew all these info through extensive research on web, forums and even bought a book. (http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/smart-womans-guide-to-plastic-surgery-jean-m-loftus/1100550679) Tip for all is visit several docs, discuss with them and chose whom you feel most comfortable/confident with. Also ask those who has done PS before on their experiences and feedback. I've got some of my questions answered by Jacqueline Koh even. She's a sweetie. (http://www.jacquelinekoh.com/)

The overall experience was frightening at first cos it was my first time having an op, and I'm afraid of the sight of blood and needles. But if you have gone through facial extraction and body waxing, then you can pretty much handle the pain for it's bearable.

All the very best.

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Hi, can email me your B/A pics? Thanks!

[email protected]

 

[juboozi]

asin said: ↑

I'm Day 4 post op and my head is still like balloon. I am on a liquid diet for a week. The recovery would have been a lot quicker/easier without the V-line surgery.

As for my nose, i only refined the tip. Dr. Lee at Banobagi lifted my columella and I think he sutured the lower cartilages together to make the tip more narrow. He also re-adjusted the old ear cartilage graft that was there from before.

My primary rhinoplasty was 3 years ago and it was done very sloppily. I had an oversized silicone implant in, the ear cartilage graft on the tip was uneven and had a bump, and the nose was overall deviated. I ended up taking out the silicone implant 6 weeks after the surgery and left the ear cartilage in.

I chose not to have any implants anymore because it does not suit my face. I already had a decent bridge and a good profile view. I have a flat face so a tall nose makes me look like a bird. Otherwise, I don't really have any problems with silicone if it's done properly. If you're not sure about augmenting your nose, silicone can be a good choice because it is very easy to remove, unlike Goretex and rib.

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thanx for sharing!

omg liquid diet for a week!? u poor thing!

which doctor did ur first nose job?

after hearing about a few opinions from other girls who've gone thru nose jobs i think i will give silicone a chance - but only using an I-shaped silicone

i know theres a good percentage that need revision after silicone but theres also a lot of success stories and u really dont know how ur body will react to silicone until u actually try it

ive heard about a girl who got rib for her first nose from VIP, she didnt like it cos it was too big and she had a lot more difficulty finding a surgeon to do revision for rib

i was so stressed before trying to figure out what implant to go for so i could avoid revision but i think ive now come to terms with it

the only way to guarantee no revision is to not do any surgery and im too vain to do that lol