Revisional double eyelids surgery

[vinna]

Eyelid_revision said: ↑

Dear girls,

I went to Seoul last April for my eyelid revision surgery. I had the following problems with my previous double eyelid surgery with Dr. Charles Lee in Los Angeles:

1) Dr. Charles Lee made my folds too high and too round shaped that they didn't look natural
2) He made my folds too deep and it caused ECTROPION (the inner eyelids are turned out too much and don't look good)
3) Asymmetric folds

Even though Dr. Charles Lee did a revision surgery for me, he couldn't fix the problems. In fact, I became worse off as too many operated eyes become much more difficult for future revisions for natural looking results. I also lost a lot of my muscles that lift my eyelids and also too much scarring and depressed area in my eyelids. Dr. Charles Lee is the one of the worst people in their profession - he should not have become a doctor.

With this desperation, agony, and problems that were caused by incompetent, poorly skilled Dr. Charles Lee, I went to Seoul to search for a solution for my eyelid revision. I consulted with several doctors, and I learned from talking to them that eye revisions require much more skills and experiences than the first time double eyelid surgeries. Not all doctors could do revisions well. I would be better off finding someone who specializes in eye revisions and someone who could fix the problems I was having.

Here is some notes I made about some doctors regarding eye revisions:

1) Dr. Byun Gun Kim at BK - He told me straight out that he could not fix my "too deep folds and ectropion issues". He was giving an excuse like "your skin is too thick". He also said I should expect a little asymmetry even after a revision. He could pretty much only lower my folds. Since he was not that skilled, I opted for other doctors. His rate was the lowest among all the doctors I consulted with, which is somewhat reflects and is fair for his incompetency - $2500

2) Dr. Jyoung at Banobagi - He basically said he could lower my folds and also do something extra - ptosis correction. The issue here is that I do not have ptosis. I felt like it was his thing to do ptosis corrections even if patients don't have that much issue with it just for the sake of bigger eye effect, except I didn't want bigger eyes. I wanted smaller folds and fix my other problems. I was looking for more natural looking eye, rather than unnatural, dramatic, asymmetric eyes that Dr. Charles Lee had created. Dr. Jyoung didn't say anything about ectropion, deep folds so I pretty much crossed him out from my list. His rate was $3200 after all the discount.

3) VIP Clinic - Dr. Lee here is well known for nose and nose revisions, not so much for eye revisions. You'd better go somewhere else for eye revisions.

4) Dr. Cho at Bando Eye Clinic - he specializes in eye and eye revisions only. He is very well regarded in many Korean websites (my Korean friends checked him out for me) for his eye revision works. He is the most expensive though. However, I was looking for solve all my problems, not bargain hunting for fixing only half of the problems. Even during the consultation, he pointed out all the problems I had and said he could fix them all. Check out his website too - he spells out each problems he could fix. I felt that other doctors just say they do revisions but in fact, there are many areas they can not fix (ectropion, deep folds, asymmetry, etc.)

So, I chose Dr. Cho for my eye revisions. It has been a week since my eyelid revision surgery, and I can already tell that my problems are fixed - my folds are smaller (even though I have swollen eyes, I could just tell they are smaller already), my folds are shallower and look more natural, my ectropion issue looks much better now, and my asymmetry looks fixed. I am HAPPY about my results so far. I think that from now on, my eyes will look even better and more natural...finally, I am smiling after all these problems...I should have come to Seoul in the first place, not Dr. Charles Lee or anyone else in the states. I consulted several doctors in the states who specialize in Asian eyelid surgeries and based on what doctors in Seoul here say and what they were saying in the states, I could tell that doctors in Seoul are much better and much advanced in their technique and knowledge.

I know that there are so many girls out there (some are victims of Dr. Charles Lee whom I think he should stop operating on girls and mutilating their faces with mediocre and half baked jobs) who are wondering about eye revisions. The above are my experiences, and I wanted to share this with you. I had the same agony with my eyelid issues plus the problem of not knowing the Korean language and the best doctors in Seoul. However, I have now fixed my problems with the help of a good doctor, and I highly recommend Dr. Cho at Bando Eye Clinic to the girls who are looking to fix "all of your eye revision problems" and would not compromise with "half revisions" with other doctors like BK's Dr. Kim or others.

I am writing this out of my good heart to help those who need help. We need to help each other.

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Hello eyelid-revision, so appreciated that you share your story!!! I really need information about your Dr. in Korea. I plan to go in Korea in July for my revision. Here my email: [email protected]

 

[snowcup]

Just a suggestion, but instead of asking people one-by-one to share their stories with you, it might help to ask specific questions ... and maybe share a little about your own situation. That way, other people may be able to help as well.

 

[vinna]

Thank you Snowcup! I have the same problem to ''Eyelid-Revision'' and I have the same doctor!!! This doctor is no good (LA)... (( Very bad, doesn't know Asian face. Be aware of him. Many complaint!!!

I plan to go in Korea in July. I would want someone to help me with information and before/after surgery. Here my email: [email protected]

And btw, I don't speak korean...

Thank you!!

 

[vinna]

For my revision for the eyelid, I will go see:

-Dr. Cho - at Bando Eye Clinic

and IOU Clinic, can someone give me the link?

Thank you!

 

[vinna]

And Bonobagi too! =)

 

[moomoo84]

I had non-incisional surgery done about 5 years ago and recently the fold in my left eye has started to morph into a triple fold. This has only lasted for a max of five minutes and usually happens in the mornings when I've slept too much or if my eye is swollen. I know that people who have natural double eyelids can experience these types of changes in the shape of their eyes but I'm wondering if this is normal with someone who has had surgery. Does this mean my fold is coming undone and that revision is necessary?

Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[vinna]

TwiNnie said: ↑

Please, I need your advice.
I wrote to ask for a consultation with Teuim on my eyes (I've read good reviews), but after a long time they have written to me that they
do not operate non-Asian people.
There was very bad, I really wanted it. :cry:

Can you tell me the names of other clinics listed for eye surgery? (and maybe even removal of the masseter with radio frequencies, without surgery of the jaw)
Especially, ptosis and revisional.

Thanks!

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Thank you TwiNnie! Very appreciated.

I think you should go with Dr. Cho from Bando Eye clinic!

Have a great day!

 

[twinnie]

Thanks!

Bando Eye is now called BIO, right?

 

[snowcup]

Yes, but I would suggest reading through this thread carefully, as a few posters have indicated both good and bad points.

I am a little concerned about advertisers on the forum. Try not to get too excited about any one doctor before you consult with them in-person. Also, it sounds like MDs are quoting high estimates via email (that you may be able to negotiate later with them, but not always).

Also, the Asian eye is different anatomically than the non-Asian eye. If an eye specialist is telling you he doesn't operate on non-Asians, I wouldn't try to persuade him. Also, the surgeons on this thread are mostly eye specialists who specialize in revisions and complications. Revisions are more expensive in general than primary surgeries, just to let you know.

 

[twinnie]

Thanks for the advice.
I have ptosis, and the line of the eye is very marked (I would reduce it), plus I'd like to know if it is possible to lengthen the eye with lateral canthoplasty or if can be done only on asian eyes.
Until now I have contacted various clinics but they all say that they can do surgery on my eyes.
The only clinic that describes the surgery on western eyes is Banobagi. This makes me think...

 

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[vinna]

snowcup said: ↑

Yes, but I would suggest reading through this thread carefully, as a few posters have indicated both good and bad points.

I am a little concerned about advertisers on the forum. Try not to get too excited about any one doctor before you consult with them in-person. Also, it sounds like MDs are quoting high estimates via email (that you may be able to negotiate later with them, but not always).

Also, the Asian eye is different anatomically than the non-Asian eye. If an eye specialist is telling you he doesn't operate on non-Asians, I wouldn't try to persuade him. Also, the surgeons on this thread are mostly eye specialists who specialize in revisions and complications. Revisions are more expensive in general than primary surgeries, just to let you know.

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Hi Snowcup, is Bando Eye clinic is good? Thank you!

 

[vinna]

TwiNnie said: ↑

Thanks for the advice.
I have ptosis, and the line of the eye is very marked (I would reduce it), plus I'd like to know if it is possible to lengthen the eye with lateral canthoplasty or if can be done only on asian eyes.
Until now I have contacted various clinics but they all say that they can do surgery on my eyes.
The only clinic that describes the surgery on western eyes is Banobagi. This makes me think...

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Hello TwiNnie, I think you have to search for an Oculoplastic Surgeon. Hope it help you!

 

[vuitton80]

Hi ladies... I'm planning to get an eyelid surgery done but don't know which doctor is good. Anybody have any recommendation? I was planning on going to Dr Charles lee but with all the review I read I changed my mind! Thanks

 

[vinna]

Vuitton80 said: ↑

Hi ladies... I'm planning to get an eyelid surgery done but don't know which doctor is good. Anybody have any recommendation? I was planning on going to Dr Charles lee but with all the review I read I changed my mind! Thanks

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Hi Vuitton80, you better not going to Dr. Lee in Los Angeles! He ruined my eyes and my friend too. My before eyes was pretty and just want a subtle eyelid. I was in totally shock!!! It was my biggest mistake to trust him!!! Hopefully I will get my life back and smile again with my revision in Korea. Maybe you should go to Korea, they have the best technology and know pretty well the Asian face. Is important! Good luck and carefully searching for a Plastic surgeon for your Asian eyelid. Take the time when you go to appointment. Hope it help!