best plastic surgery clinics in Korea

[reddelicious]

kamkamjuju said: ↑

Hi there

let me know what your experience with Banobagi as so far they are the choice for me, do they have english speaking consultants?

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hey sorry it took me so long to reply. dr lee knows some english and although mira may not be very prompt with emails, she speaks pretty ok english and will translate if required.

 

[cc-mademoiselle]

Hi reddelicious,

Thank you!!
Thanks so very much for the detailed account.

It sounds like you knew what you wanted and you went to the one that suited you the most!! Hope your recovery is going well, and keep us updated with photos.

I wish you a speedy recovery so you can go out, do some sightseeing & shopping.

 

[mustardcutter]

A few years back my aunt me around Seoul to different clinics to get consultations for the double-eyelid surgery. I got sort of irritated by everyone trying to completely try to reconstruct my eye area (things like make my eye opening wider) when I just wanted to have the fold and stay as close to my natural facial features as possible.

I ended up finding a place called WonJin by chance because apparently the doctor is part of my extended-extended family () and it ended up being a great experience. They do a very thorough consultation and will gladly negotiate prices with you. I have their website on hand: www.parkwonjin.co.kr and I think they have an english site too.

The environment of the clinic is VERY luxurious (Think nail polish stocked waiting rooms - a first in my experience) As for english-speaking, I'm not totally sure on that one since I dealt with them in Korean, but I would imagine they would have translational services of some sort.

 

[amalee]

Wannabe123 said: ↑

Hey what date are you looking at to travel? I'm planning to travel in august too and I'm looking for a travel buddy to look out for each other! I'm planning to do eyelid revision. Pls email me at [email protected]

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Hi, i just joined and was also planning to go to Seoul this month or in September to have double eyelid surgery. I'm vietnamese so it would be great i can find a travelbuddy that speaks the language.

 

[sassychic09]

mustardcutter said: ↑

A few years back my aunt me around Seoul to different clinics to get consultations for the double-eyelid surgery. I got sort of irritated by everyone trying to completely try to reconstruct my eye area (things like make my eye opening wider) when I just wanted to have the fold and stay as close to my natural facial features as possible.

I ended up finding a place called WonJin by chance because apparently the doctor is part of my extended-extended family () and it ended up being a great experience. They do a very thorough consultation and will gladly negotiate prices with you. I have their website on hand: http://www.parkwonjin.co.kr and I think they have an english site too.

The environment of the clinic is VERY luxurious (Think nail polish stocked waiting rooms - a first in my experience) As for english-speaking, I'm not totally sure on that one since I dealt with them in Korean, but I would imagine they would have translational services of some sort.

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What did you got done? Can you send me a before and after pic? Please PM me.

 

[kamkamjuju]

reddelicious said: ↑

hey sorry it took me so long to reply. dr lee knows some english and although mira may not be very prompt with emails, she speaks pretty ok english and will translate if required.

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Thank you so much for your very detailed experience with the clinics! I hope your pleased with the result of your recent surgery. I have been speaking with REAL COSMETIC and they are taking ages to get back to me with estimates. Maybe they can't be stuffed to get back to me because I am not looking to go to Korea until 2012. Did you find Banobangi clean? How long from your first consultation until your surgery? Did you stay at the clinic over night for recovery and then back to your hotel or do they just take you back to the hotel? How about the medicine do they give you some for recovery?

I look forward to your reply!

 

[kamkamjuju]

kiwilola said: ↑

Hi kamkamjuju,
Have u got the reply back from Real? I emailed to them like few days ago, still have not heard from them. Are they good on double eyelid surgery? Thanks.

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Hi Kiwilola

I finally got a response from REAL, I had to call them and get estimate it really is more of a guide in terms of the price. They said they need an actual consult in person to give me a good price.
Here is the guide: For Rhinoplasty - $3000USD

EYELID: $2000USD incision method

Fat reduction on face : $1500 USD
Breast Augmentation: Between $8000 to $10,000USD.

 

[kamkamjuju]

Have you guys heard of this place http://english.hus-hu.com/sub/dermatology_clinic/dermatology_clinic.html ? Apparently they're really popular for skin treatments like laser. I was thinking of getting some skin rejuvenation as well when I am in Korea for my surgeries and came across this site. Anyone been here? They do all the celebrities.. must be good?

 

[joyfullers]

Hi dear,

How's Banobagi? I am looking for double eyelid surgery and removal of dimples if possible. I just did nose revision with Dr Jung and Fat Grafting on forehead and cheek with Dr Jang at Shimmian. The fat grafting did not really give me the satisfied result that I wanted. But the nose, still okay at the moment. It's still swelling. You are still in Seoul? Email me at [email protected]

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hey everyone! sorry i havent been checking on this thread since i last posted because no one replied...but i have posted my reviews of banobagi, dr jung and grand among others in the asian nose job 2 thread

here it is:

Hi guys!

I recently had rhinoplasty done in Seoul with Dr Lee of Banobagi. And this forum was so helpful for me in making my decision. So I would like to contribute a little back for those who follow

Here are some of my experiences in consulting with the clinics -

1. Dr Jung

Before I arrived, I had pretty much decided on Dr Jung because of his experience and reputation. But I had a few misgivings.

First, I asked Jay (the manager) to make my surgery one day after my consultation so I could have some time to think because it was such a big decision. But he ignored that and made the surgery on the same day.

Second, a few days before left for Seoul Jay called me and told me I had to be 100% sure that I would do the surgery with Dr Jung because he was really busy. Otherwise he would have to give away my surgery date to someone else. I guess I could have lied but I didn't. I told him I was not 100% sure and couldn't be without meeting Dr Jung first. On my insistence, he arranged for a call with Dr Jung. Dr Jung was very nice and understanding. In fact, he was surprised that my consultation and surgery was on the same day and arranged for two consultations before a tentative surgery date.

Third, on the day of my first consultation Jay came to pick me up. He asked whether I had left my money in the hotel and I said yes. He then drove me back to the hotel and told me to get my money because it would be unsafe. The consultation with Dr Jung went pretty well - he was very nice and responsive but seemed to be in a rush - he was behind a large desk and didn't feel my nose like a lot of the other doctors did. After the consultation Jay asked me to pay straight away and I felt pressured into it. Lone story short, a few hours after I changed my mind and wanted to consult with a few more clinics first. The good part was they gave my money back without too much hassle.

So basically I found Jay really pushy but Dr Jung was very nice although busy.

2. JW Clinic

I just walked in to this clinic and Dr Suh was able to see me so that was good. Note however that they do not speak English at all but luckily for me I speak Mandarin and they had a Chinese translator on staff. The main thing that made me decide against this clinic was because when I said I didn't want a silicone implant, Dr Suh suggested harvesting material from either my skull or my butt...which I had never heard of before and really turned me off the clinic.

3. Dream Clinic

Dr Park spoke a little English but not well. I quite liked him because when I said I didn't want a silicone implant, he didn't push it. He even suggested a filler made from my crushed septal cartilage to fill out the radix a little. But I decided not to go with him because our consultation was in a little nook next to the surgery room and he was in his scrubs. So it gave me the impression that he was really busy and had to juggle a lot of things at once - and I wanted a doctor who was fully concentrated on me during my surgery. Also he said he had to cut on the outside of my nose for my alarplasty which turned me off due to the risk of scarring.

4. VIP Clinic

The clinic itself is very nice and have a few people who speak English on staff. I just walked in and both Dr Lee and Joann were able to see me after a short wait. There were three reasons why I decided not to go with VIP.

First, before I went up for my consultation I saw a girl who had obviously had surgery there. Her cast was off so it would have been at least one week post-op. And her nose was huge. And her face was so small. I know that it may partially have been due to swelling but still...it was not promising.

Second, let me preface this by saying that Dr Lee was very nice. But his style is very dramatic whereas I wanted a more natural result. It seemed to me that instead of making a nose that suited the rest of my face, he wanted to change my whole face to suit what he believed to be the golden line or perfect facial proportions. And like everyone else on this forum, I was recommended rhinoplasty was rib cartilage, paranasal, forehead fat graft and genioplasty. Maybe if I had gotten all that done I would have looked beautiful but I would not have looked like me anymore...So I would only recommend Dr Lee for someone who wants a big change and doesn't mind looking very different.

Third, Joann was very responsive when I sent her emails before I arrived and gave me really detailed information which I appreciated. But she sold hard. And in my opinion, the clinic recommended procedures that were not necessary for me and not in line with the natural look I told them I wanted.

5. Grand Clinic

I actually just walked by this clinic and decided to go in because I remembered the name from a few forums. Again, they do not speak English here but had a Chinese translator. I consulted with a youngish doctor called Dr Park. I think he was by far the doctor that understood what I wanted. It was like we were on the same wave length. I told him I wanted something natural and he just recommended alarplasty and tip plasty. He was the first doctor not to recommend an implant for me. He took a lot of time explaining every little thing he was going to do and drew pictures to show me exactly what he meant. I loved the detail he went into and the natural result he wanted to achieve. The only thing that was missing was that I could not find anyone on any forum who had done rhinoplasty at Grand nor anything specifically on this Dr Park.

5. Banobagi

Banobagi was the clinic I ended up choosing. I liked Dr Lee a alot, only slightly less than Dr Park of Grand. He first asked me what I thought my biggest problems were before making his recommendations - and we both agreed it was the alar and tip. He initially wanted to put into a silicone implant but when I said I didn't want it he didn't push it. He also suggested a fat graft on the radix as an alternative. But assured me that even if I didn't get an implant, the alarplasty and tip plasty alone would make a big difference for me. I had two consultations with Dr Lee and one more right before my surgery. He was very patient with me which I appreciated.

Feel free to ask if anyone has any questions about these clinics. I am still in Seoul waiting for my nose to deswell so I have got plenty of time

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[cherrywuen]

Hi everyone,

I have my nose eyes done in last April. I feel a little responsible to share my secret. I have it done as BOM plastic surgery hospital in the same stress with BK Youngdong , but 3 blocks away. It has fully service: dental, nose, breast, eyes but famous for nose and non-surgery ptosis. I don't remember its address, but you can find out from google. Very professional and caring, not like any other clinics in this forum, it is hospital for local people. Advised me do higher bridge, but finally give a natural with slimmer bridge and more defined tip, good for primary case. Very pleased with the final result. Hope it a helped advice.

 

[meganfoxwannabe]

Anyone heard of the best place in Korea to do Jaw reduction surgery? What about item clinic? Is Dr Kim any good? Help!!

 

[kain]

http://forums.cozycot.com/health/30625-cheekbone-reduction-surgery.html
here is a good place to do your research. the thread is about cheekbone and jaw reduction

 

[saranghaeyo]

Hi guys! I created this account after reading this topic, Im planning to do a eyelid surgery. But after reading ur comments I felt very confused,there are too many Clinic, I don't really know which one I should take :S , can somebody help me?
Btw , I've heard that many of you really recommend VIP's clinic and I'm thinking about to do my eyelids surgery there, have anyone done an eyelid surgery there?

 

[cactusgirl]

I'm considering double-eyelid surgery as well...and I just recently started doing research on clinics in Korea. So far I'm leaning more towards Banobagi and Real.

I haven't emailed or called yet for any consultations since I don't have any set plans for visiting Korea, but if anyone can email me their story for either one of these clinics for the eye surgery, it would be very much appreciated.

Email: [email protected]

 

[mrs-he]

hi Ladies,

I ahve just emailed Doc Kim and they replied within 12 hrs..i find the price rather steep and its only indicative.

May i know if he is gd or overrated?

I be doing revison dbl eyelid and revison nose tip .

I am deciding between him and Wishclin taipei's doc chuang but i am still wiating for doc chuang's reply.

My idea look is Michele Reis's eyes and nose..im concerned that if i choose Doc kim ,he might make me look too korean more then Michele Reis.

I am form Singapore so i think going to taipei is cheaper in a way right?

Hope to hear som feedbacks !

Thanks alot ladies