best plastic surgery clinics in Korea

[i2i]

hongkongphooey said: ↑

Hi. Yes I have already got my flight ticket, I will arrive on 6th June and leaving 20th June. You will be too busy to meet up if you are arriving on 18th, shame but do keep in touch and if you do have time lets hook up for a few hours, my email is NYKC@hotmail.co.uk

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Okie. Do keep update with us about your trip. Take care and have a nice trip.

 

[bingu]

stupidkuku said: ↑

What are her rates? How does she charge? I'll be going to many clinics and I don't think all of them have English translators

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I emailed her with the same questions a few weeks ago. Here's what she told me~

I have over 6 years experience within the industry. My translator fee is 100USD(or 100,000KRW) for everything. This includes:
- Booking all the consultations with clinics you want to go to.
- Going to all the clinics you want to get consultations at. (Up to 3 clinics)
- Taking you to the clinic when you have surgery and taking care of you after the surgery.
- Doing follow ups and helping you get checked after your surgery.

 

[cherrykiss]

Could anyone maybe direct me to the English part of Cinderella clinic's website? Somewhere where I can submit a ticket or maybe an email address?

Thanks :'(

 

[spartanwarrior]

Hello guys and gals. I am in Seoul now. I have an appointment tomorrow morning and in the afternoon. if anyone is in the area and wants to hang out let me know. i want to go watch snowhite and the huntsman and at night probably go to dance club. hit me up!

 

[hongkongphooey]

asin said: ↑

V-line is the name given to jaw reduction + chin reduction. If you don't reduce your chin along with your jaw, then it's just jaw reduction. Jaw reduction surgery is only mandibular angle reduction and/or sagittal splitting osteotomy, meaning you remove the "angle" or squared edge of your jaw from side view and shave the sides of your jaw bone to make them more narrow from front view, respectively. I'm not sure if V-line surgery is relatively new, but it sounds like it was invented because in the past, certain people who only had jaw reduction were left with a wide "dog chins." Unless you have a small chin to begin with, when you reduce the width of your face and not the chin, your chin may end up looking big. Hence, the need for V-line surgery.

There are a couple of ways to do V-line surgery. Some doctors shave down the sides of your chin along with your jaw. Others detach your chin, make a "T-cut" to narrow the chin and pin it back. The doctor's skill and your face shape probably determines which method is used. Dr. Oh at Banobagi used the former method on me, for which I'm glad because it appears less invasive. Dr. Park at ID recommended the second method for me. Anyway, if you go on Regen, ID, Banobagi, and Grand's website, they all explain V-line surgery vs regular jaw reduction and the different methods used. I think you should really do your research before going to Korea. This is a big operation and you should at least know the basics before going to the consultations so you can ask appropriate questions after the doctor's recommendations. You only get a limited amount of time with the doctors and you want to avoid spending it on asking questions that are explained on their website.

The place I'm staying at is great. It's a studio I rented on airbnb. I chose it because it was very close to Yong Dong and half the price. There's a kitchen and washer/dryer here which is very convenient. I'm not sure if Yong Dong provides that.

I brought cash and paid for my surgeries in cash to avoid fees. My bank charges 3% so I saved a few hundred bucks.

As for tips, I would say do you research about the procedures you want and read the forums. If you are serious about getting V-line surgery, go to Cozycot, read that entire Cheekbone Reduction thread so you can make the most informed decision. Once again, this is a big surgery and you really need to know what you're getting yourself into.

Print out maps of the area you'll be staying in, as well as subway maps. Pack comfortable clothes for lounging around post op. Button up shirts will be helpful since you don't want to pull tight shirts over your head post up. Pack some protein powders and dried soup because if you do V-line surgery you'll be on a liquid diet for a week. You can buy liquid food here too, but I saved money by bringing my own.

Take Arnica, Sinnech, Bromelain and Vitamin C supplements if you haven't already. I'm not sure how much you've prepared yourself but I hope you have not been drinking or smoking.

Bring surgical masks. On my first and second day post op, I was too ill/tired to leave the house. But by the third day I was exploring the city. I looked like hell with a swollen face and bandaged nose but I wore a hat and surgical mask. It's not a big deal in Korea. People sometimes stare but they don't know who I am. I'm like an anonymous ninja. Some recommendations of things to do in Korea are:

-Shopping! There is a ridiculous amount of shopping. So maybe pack light, if you intend on buying clothes. There are various districts for shopping including Insa-dong, Myeongdong, Garusil-gil, and Itaewon that's worth checking out.
-Seoul Zoo
-Aquarium
-Cheonghecheon stream

Just to name a few.

If you have not, you might want to hire Zoe. I tried to book her but she was full. I ended up not having a comeptent translator at Regen and I also got lost a lot. I would've saved myself some trouble if I'd hired Zoe, although I think I managed fine.

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Wow, thank you so much for the info. I am going to have my 3 consultations with Zoe (I managed to book her a month ago) and see what the 3 surgeons say I need for my jaw after the CT scan, the online consultations have not been consistent, different clinics tell me I need different procedures. I am mentally prepared for it and know that the recover is painful and slow, I've also taken sufficient time off work.

Can you tell me if there is a website for your accommodation?

I will certainly be buying my 'drugs' this weekend before I fly but does any of them clash like Arnica and Sinnech, don't they do the same thing? Can Bromelain be taken with the above, it's such a mine field lol. I'll be sure to stock up on powder soup and proteins too.

I can't find Cozycot thread, can you drop me a link please, really keen to read it, been searching for ages but I'm not finding this site too easy to navigate.

From what I have read, V-Line is new and was invented by Dr Park Hang-Soon at ID Hospital and now all the big clinics have this except for OZ, they don't specialise in facial contouring and didn't quote me but I hear they are good for noses. I am a bit weary once all the swelling has gone down, what do you do with all the excess skin around the jaw and chin? Some clinics have said you will need to go back in 6 months to have a mini face lift, did they mention this to you?

I wonder, how safe do you feel in Gangnam, carrying a lot of cash and being a lone female traveller, I've read it's a safe place to be, is this true? Also can you spend US Dollars everywhere or only in hotels and large restaurants, I will assume the smaller outlets prefer Korean Won.

Finally how do you feel today? How is the recover and I hope it's not too hot out there yet, maybe I should pack some shorts.

Thanks again!!!

 

[chuzion]

Hello, I am having my rhinoplasty this coming Tuesday at Grand Plastic Surgery in south korea, and I was hoping to get some feedback. I have a slight hump on the right side of my nose, which i wanted to remove. The consultant and surgeon that I met said that it will be a quite easy procedure because the bump on my nose is not big. Basically I am just getting the hump removed and a silicone inserted for a nose brige augmentation. However, I am wondering if i got a good deal.

Overall I will be paying 2,000,000 won, plus the VAT (tax?) of 20k won. THe surgery itself is a closed surgery, which i think means that I am not making any open incisions, and everything will be done throught my nostril. Is this normal? If this procedure is easier than an open surgery, did i receive a good price?

One last question I am having the operation on Tuesday, and leaving on Saturday. Is this enough time for me to heal and go back to America? Or am I being told a lie just because I told them I have to leave early and they still want my business?

Please help me with your answers

 

[jade306]

karagiselle said: ↑

Hello people, I'm in Korea w 2 friends whom I met on CozyCot forum. It's around 5am and I'm typing this cos we all can't fall asleep LOL.

We all did facial contouring surgery i.e. zygoma and mandible. 2 of us did T-cut at the chin, rhinoplasty and eye bag removal. We're on our 3rd days but still bandaged up pretty badly so results aren't out yet and we can't confirmed if Jewelry did a good job. We should have them removed when we visit their clinic later at 4pm as per scheduled!

Actually we weren't set on doing our surgery at Jewelry cos there wasn't much reviews and we wanted drastic changes. But the head manager, Kim Bo Kyung managed to persuade us w her superb marketing tactics haha. We only visited Small Face before that but weren't impressed by their surgical methods and their consultants offered us prices that much exceeded our budget. Our first stop was to try to locate Romain but after 2~3 h of searching and asking for directions, we gave up on finding.

We'll update our results later!! As of right now, I can't wait to remove our bandages cos it's so restricting and I can't wait to brush my teeth and go out shopping!! We keep walking up and down the same path for some exercise and it's been so boring. Hope everything works out well for us~

Love x

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Can anyone provide the email address of Jewelry clinic?
Do they have a englisch website?

 

[juzaga1]

Hi! Anyone going Korea for PS in Aug?

 

[shouislove]

juzaga1 said: ↑

Hi! Anyone going Korea for PS in Aug?

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hello

I am going late August. wanna buddy up?

 

[pppeppeepers]

hongkongphooey said: ↑

I wonder, how safe do you feel in Gangnam, carrying a lot of cash and being a lone female traveller, I've read it's a safe place to be, is this true? Also can you spend US Dollars everywhere or only in hotels and large restaurants, I will assume the smaller outlets prefer Korean Won.

Thanks again!!!

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It's safe. I had no problem!!! Just be cautious and not flash a stack of money around.
You really can't spend Usd you have to convert it to krw. The only place I found that takes Usd is at the duty free...otherwise its all krw..even the airport didn't want my Usd when I had to pay for extra baggage fees. Hotels only convert your money if u r their guest.

 

[flowerchild09]

dan4me said: ↑

Yes you would be able to
I sent it !

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Hi you're face is gorgeous! could you send me ur before and after pics please? ziggy.starr@gmail.com Also, you went to BK for your procedures?

Thanks!

 

[flowerchild09]

snowflower_xyz said: ↑

Hi All

I am thinking to go to Korea getting some plastic surgeries done with my nose, eye and face shape in June or July. Who is interested in join in togater, please let me know.

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Hi Snowflower

I'll be going to Seoul mid june to do my nose and facial contouring. When are you going? Have you booked your flight?

 

[spartanwarrior]

chuzion said: ↑

Hello, I am having my rhinoplasty this coming Tuesday at Grand Plastic Surgery in south korea, and I was hoping to get some feedback. I have a slight hump on the right side of my nose, which i wanted to remove. The consultant and surgeon that I met said that it will be a quite easy procedure because the bump on my nose is not big. Basically I am just getting the hump removed and a silicone inserted for a nose brige augmentation. However, I am wondering if i got a good deal.

Overall I will be paying 2,000,000 won, plus the VAT (tax?) of 20k won. THe surgery itself is a closed surgery, which i think means that I am not making any open incisions, and everything will be done throught my nostril. Is this normal? If this procedure is easier than an open surgery, did i receive a good price?

One last question I am having the operation on Tuesday, and leaving on Saturday. Is this enough time for me to heal and go back to America? Or am I being told a lie just because I told them I have to leave early and they still want my business?

Please help me with your answers

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that is too soon. i suggest waiting at least 1 week but preferably 10-14 days because you dont want a bloody nose in the airplane. and the stitches need to be removed a week after right?

 

[ashimoto]

Hey you guys. I'm going to korea on the 10th and will be visiting several clinics. Thing is, I'm only there for 3 wks. Is it possible to get an appointment for surgery in that time frame or should I have already done it weeks ago? Thanks

 

[spartanwarrior]

karagiselle said: ↑

Hello people, I'm in Korea w 2 friends whom I met on CozyCot forum. It's around 5am and I'm typing this cos we all can't fall asleep LOL.

We all did facial contouring surgery i.e. zygoma and mandible. 2 of us did T-cut at the chin, rhinoplasty and eye bag removal. We're on our 3rd days but still bandaged up pretty badly so results aren't out yet and we can't confirmed if Jewelry did a good job. We should have them removed when we visit their clinic later at 4pm as per scheduled!

Actually we weren't set on doing our surgery at Jewelry cos there wasn't much reviews and we wanted drastic changes. But the head manager, Kim Bo Kyung managed to persuade us w her superb marketing tactics haha. We only visited Small Face before that but weren't impressed by their surgical methods and their consultants offered us prices that much exceeded our budget. Our first stop was to try to locate Romain but after 2~3 h of searching and asking for directions, we gave up on finding.

We'll update our results later!! As of right now, I can't wait to remove our bandages cos it's so restricting and I can't wait to brush my teeth and go out shopping!! We keep walking up and down the same path for some exercise and it's been so boring. Hope everything works out well for us~

Love x

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did you get bandages removed yet? i am having my surgery on friday... i cant wait!!!