Best Plastic Surgery Clinics in Korea -read 1st post before posting.

[raelyn]

Emisa said: ↑

Hi Raelyn,

Arnica - I purchased fm vivi (u can try PM her to chk availability coz she ordered fm US last time). If not, u cld order fm US direct, or purchase fm TLC aesthetic clinic (according to jacqueline koh)
When: follow the instruction on the packaging to consume n finish the course.

Bromelain - I bought it fm neighborhood organic shop
When: started 1-2 days before surgery but u cld do it after. I stopped after finishing a bottle.

Papaya enzyme - neighborhood organic shop
When: 4-5 days after surgery. Prior to tt, too many things to consume incl medications, arnica, bromelain n pian zi Wang

Pian zi Wang - fm Chinese medicine hall
When: next day after surgery. Bought one only n get the staff to divide into 3-4 portions. Take 1-2 hrs after surgery.

Vitamic C (g3) - very high dosage of vit c drink fm pharmanex/nuskin. Took half a pack each morning n the other half in the afternoon.

Vegetable juice - consist of 5 greens ie bittergourd, celery, cucumber, green apple n capsicum. Bought fm organic shop
When: 1-2 days after surgery to replace veg coz I can't chew veg

Manuka honey - organic shop
When: 1-2 days after surgery. Morning or in between meals.

Pumpkin juice - complimentary fm ID. Or u cld buy fm Korea pharmacy.
When: 1 day after surgery. I take one in the morning on empty stomach n the other in the afternoon or evening.

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Emisa, thanks for the great information! I will get these supplements ready before i head down to Seoul for surgery next Apr.

 

[cassrr]

hello thanks for putting your effort in telling us your story and experiences! i am happy that you made it and looking forward for your results. hope you will like how it turn out and keep updating us happy healing

egg_tartlet said: ↑

Hi everyone, this is probably the first time I have posted here.. but I have been silently stalking for months! This will be a very long post.. so please skip if you don't need other's stories..Must apologize first, as I will be typing along as I think, might not make sense sometimes, I will not be editing it.

So I am here to share my story and hopefully it might help some of you..

I contacted Zoe a few months back and flew here on the 11th, booked in with consultations with Regen, ID and Banobagi for Zygoma, V Line and Rhinoplasty.

I stayed at Young Dong hotel, which is really convenient because they have a patient menu with porridge if you want to stay in. There is also convenience store just 2 minutes away, and I found a Chinese restaurant behind the hotel, which was great! Black Bean noodle.. YUM!

A little about me, I have never been uncomfortable with my looks, There wasn't much that I REALLY needed to change if you know what I mean... I had fillers before in my nose and I liked the effect, and I think my face is too round.. But there isn't one specific thing that I think is wrong with myself that I hate.

I would like a little pointy nose and a higher bridge though.. Just something a little more than what I have.

Anyways, so Zoe as you know is super wonderful and nice, we went to Banobagi first. The Doctor was nice and spoke English. He said the ratio of my eyes and face is fine, and if I reduce the size of my face it will make my eyes look too big. But he thinks I have a mouth protruding problem.. (gummy smile) So he recommened:
1. Move Chin forward 4.5mil KW so, mouth is still protruding but chin will hide it.
2. Rhinoplasty 5.5mil
He said my bridge was ok from the side but wide on the front, so he was going to push them towards the middle, so it looks higher.

Took many X Ray, CT Scans etc..

Then we went to ID. I was told I had to pay 50K KW for scans, which I was okay with. Took all the Xrays, photos etc. Then we waited, and waited and waited. Waited for 2.5 hours and didn't even see the consultant.

This was eating into my last appointment so I decided to skip ID.

Met with consultant really quickly after all the Scans and Photos, she was a little pushy and told me my face was not symmetrical and I need this and that, made me a little mad actually. Then I met with Doctor Lee (the guy that sits in the middle for all Regen photos) for V Line, I told him I thought my face was too big, but then I also noticed my protruding mouth problem. He said he agreed with the mouth problem, so he only recommended in moving the chin forward and forget the Zygoma and V line.

While he spoke, he made reference to my photos and X rays, so I understood him quite well.

Then I met with the Nose Doctor, which was also quite good.

Moving the chin forward is Mini V Line.

On wards to the consultant, price bargaining. She gave me the following prices:
1. rhinoplasty - 5mil
2. Zygoma - 5 mil
3 Mini V Line - 9mil
4. Mini Lift (in case of saggy skin) 4.5mil

So all up I can buy a car.

I insisted with Mini V Line and nose, and she kept pushing me to do zygoma and mini v line instead, got a bit annoying.


So after I was determined with nose and chin, the bargaining began. Remember everyone who goes to Seoul for surgery, at least bargin 2-3 mil off the price they give you and be very stubborn about it!!!! Offer lower than what you want to pay, and slowly bring it up. Use I will make decision straight away as a bargaining chip!

Final price she gave me was 13mil. Zoe and I bargained it down to 10mil.

Big difference right! This was already 8pm and straight away did tests and blood tests and more X rays. Booked in for surgery for the next day.

Had more Xrays in the morning.
I checked in my room, and met with both Doctors to confirm what I wanted done, changed into the right clothes. Then I was on the surgery table. I got really nervous, and was thinking why in the world am I here!? Regretting it already.. dear oh dear...

I was out quite soon, the nurses were real nice and the translator stayed until I fell asleep. It was so hard to fight the drip! 5 seconds after i was told go to sleep, I am gone.

Then I remember been woken, they shook me and shook me, and I didn't want to wake up. I couldn't stand up straight, my surgery was at 11am and it was 7pm when I woke up. The put me into a wheel chair and wheeled me into my room. I remember someone asking me if I want to stay the night and I said Yes.

I was sooo sleepy couldn't even walk! After i was put in bed, Zoe came again and squeezed me hands and told me I did great, everything is fine. Thank God for Zoe.. .. I strongly, strongly recommend her.

The 6 hours after surgery was absolute the worst, I was regretting every single second. I was in pure agony. I thought I was going to die. YES! It was that bad. It was because I was so dehydrated from not eating and drinking the night before, and not allowed water for 6 hours after surgery. My throat was really really painful because of the breathing tube they stuck there during surgery.

Every time I tried to swallow spit, it was pain X 100. I was counting every single second that passed until I was allowed water. My nose didn't hurt, but my face was aching with a dull pain. Zoe stayed until 9.30pm when a translating nurse came to work. I was in and out of sleep during that time. It was the time between 9.30 -11pm when I was allowed water... pure pure agony. I will seriously never go through this again.

So if you want to do multiple surgeries, do it once so you only suffer once!

When I was finally given water, it won't go down because my body was not used to it. It made me cough, cough cough which was a lot of pain for my face.

Then when I swallowed the water, my throat was in so much pain again. I know you probably think I shouldn't complain about my throat, but that really is the most painful part of the surgery!

My nose was fully packed with cotton, and I couldn't breathe at all with my nose. the thought of myself suffocating in the hotel because I couldn't breathe through my mouth crossed my mind.

I couldn't sleep during the first night, my cold packs were changed hourly by the nurse. The next day my face was so swollen I couldn't even open my eyes. I also had blood in the white part of my eye. The packing in my nose was really uncomfortable.

I checked out at 11am with Zoe, and was told the packing in my nose needs to stay another night. bought a bucket load of pumpkin juice which helps to deswell and went back to the hotel. My chin was wrapped in bandage and so was my nose. My nose was in a plaster. My face was really, really swollen. I bought a hoodie and a face mask immediately after. My head felt really heavy and I couldn't walk probably.


Upon discharge, I was given gargle water and medication for the next 7 days.
For the next 5 days, I went back to Regen daily for shots and checkups and cleaning of my nose. Zoe was there every time. We had dinner a few times..

Day 1
Because I only had Mini V Line, meaning the jaw bone is not cut, I can chew with the back of my teeth. For the first few days, Zoe went to the convenience store and stocked up on porridge, banana and milk and juice for. Didn't really felt like eating anyways.
I stayed at hotel and watched DVDS ( I brought Asian dramas with me). I really didn't feel like getting out and walking. Sleeping was a nightmare because I can't breathe with my nose, and my mouth and throat was really dry from breathing through the mouth.

Day 2,
Swelling is still as bad, and I walked the 25 min to Regen and back for my checkup. They finally removed the packing. That was a little uncomfortable. Couldn't see very well as my eyes are still super swollen. I pulled up the hoodie and covered my face with the face mask and looked like a bank robber. I was takings meds three times a day after meals. I forced myself to eat something always. Even a banana. Meds on an empty stomach is bad for you. Gargled like there is no tomorrow. Iced non stop with ice packs and iced pumpkin juice.

Cleaning of the wounds hurt a little, but definitely tolerable.

Day 3.
Still swollen, but the pink around the eyes and face has turned darker into a purple. I can open my eyes a little now, and can finally see. I walked back and to again. Sleeping is not that bad. I ignore the propped up pillows and just slept as normal. Did continue to ice. I have had bleeding/runny nose since the first day, but now nose discharge is turning clear.

Day 4,
All bruises appeared, I have two huge black eyes. Like BLACK PURPLE eyes, but at least I can now wear my contact lenses. They removed the chin bandage and gave me a head compression band to wear. My chin is numb. I can feel my lips and face, but chin, numb. I stopped taking the painkiller for sleeping. I wasn't in that much pain. Only swollen, the feeling of skin stretched.

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[raelyn]

ReinRain said: ↑

for everyone interested in arnica montana... erm, previously for my liposuction, i purchase arnica from amber compounding pharmacy at singapore shopping centre...

not sure if they still sell it but you guys might want to check it out

http://www.amber-pharmacy.com/contact.html

*eh, i'm not promoting this place, jus sharing where i got my arnica from* =)

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Thanks ReinRein ^^

 

[raelyn]

onlyif said: ↑

ANyone planning to go to view clinic? I've planned to visit it in Jan since mirir's research seems to be very reliable (based on the actual local koreans' response rather than forumers response from other countries)

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i will be visiting View Clinic as well in Apr after seeing their B&A..

 

[karime]

Via said: ↑

Hey how long does your neck lipo swelling last? Does it give some profile change to your face (eg. sharper etc.)

Thanks in advance

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Let me clarify a little better, you couldn't physically see much swelling, but my face felt tight and the doctor during post op visits would say 'o the swelling is going down" but compared to my original*face, with swelling it still looked better. I think the actually swelling (what we would consider seeing the swelling) of my face lasted maybe only 1-2 weeks. While it has only been a year, it is funny what you forget.

It made a significant difference to my profile!! I never took any profile pics before and I would try to avoid standing to the side of people. I felt my double chin was too noticeable from the side. I even have a more defined jawline because of the lipo. I am not sure if this is the reason why most of the doctors didn't suggest I needed vline because now that the fat along the underside of my face is gone, you can see my shape more. Cinderella was the only one but maybe that was because I had specifically told them that was what I wanted. Hope that makes sense.

 

[cassrr]

hello, how r u at the moment? thanks for updating. i was planning of having a rhino surgery but im not yet sure which clinic will i go to. do you like your results? which clinic did you went for?thanks in advance

Sodas said: ↑

hey everyone, i am back in the US. It has been two weeks since my rhino, and here is an update.

at the one week mark, i was slightly concerned because the tip looked round, and the radix area was too high. but as the swelling, my nose now looks amazeball. in fact, it looks so good, i feel embarrassed each time i looked into a mirror.

and my mom noticed, got angry, but admitted that it was an improvement.

bought her bb cream as a bribe. lol

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[cassrr]

hi, im interested. im also planning in January. Ive sent some consultations with photos to various PS clinics and asked to quote me the price and still waiting for their reply. I was trying to find view clinic's website if you can be able to provide me i would really appreciate and thank you in advance

onlyif said: ↑

ANyone planning to go to view clinic? I've planned to visit it in Jan since mirir's research seems to be very reliable (based on the actual local koreans' response rather than forumers response from other countries)

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[square-face-201]

cassrr said: ↑

hi, im interested. im also planning in January. Ive sent some consultations with photos to various PS clinics and asked to quote me the price and still waiting for their reply. I was trying to find view clinic's website if you can be able to provide me i would really appreciate and thank you in advance

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that is viewclinic.com

 

[pompom1]

Guys! Good new!
I just found out that View Clinic has blogs with a lot of before and after photos, so we can see the picture without user ID!
Face
Breast

 

[missemma]

onlyif said:

ANyone planning to go to view clinic? I've planned to visit it in Jan since mirir's research seems to be very reliable (based on the actual local koreans' response rather than forumers response from other countries)

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I'm planning on visiting view clinic too along with samsung and Teuim in December.

 

[plastic_korea]

Hello,

Post Op Day 16 - Back in Seattle

Hi guys, just wanted to give an update. I had my nose done on Oct 5th and today was my first day back to work (Oct 22nd). I only told two of my co workers before I left for Korea. When they saw me this morning, they were totally suprised that my nose looked so natural - they probably wouldnt have noticed unless I said anything I like my new nose!!!

I'm still a little swollen (only i can tell) and nose is still sensitive. I can see that the swelling decreases by the day and I cant wait until majority of the swelling goes away.

Overall, rhinoplasty process in Korea was super easy and lucky for me the major swelling didnt last too long...maybe like 3 days. I was walking around Seoul w/o a mask on post op day 6. I did A LOT of icing the first two days and drank butt load of pumpkin juice.

Lastly, I would reallllly recommend going with a friend to Korea and sharing a hotel room because you'll be bored out of your mind being stuck in a room for days. Plus you can save on hotel cost by splitting 50/50 and its just nice to share the pain (no pun intended) throughout the recovery process.

I'm planning to go back to Korea for my eyes early next year and I'm going with a friend. Where are you getting your eyes done? Do you guys recommend certain places that specialize in eyes? I read that Teium is really good w/ eyes? thoughts??

 

[sesamekiss]

plastic_korea said:

Hello,

Post Op Day 16 - Back in Seattle

Hi guys, just wanted to give an update. I had my nose done on Oct 5th and today was my first day back to work (Oct 22nd). I only told two of my co workers before I left for Korea. When they saw me this morning, they were totally suprised that my nose looked so natural - they probably wouldnt have noticed unless I said anything I like my new nose!!!

I'm still a little swollen (only i can tell) and nose is still sensitive. I can see that the swelling decreases by the day and I cant wait until majority of the swelling goes away.

Overall, rhinoplasty process in Korea was super easy and lucky for me the major swelling didnt last too long...maybe like 3 days. I was walking around Seoul w/o a mask on post op day 6. I did A LOT of icing the first two days and drank butt load of pumpkin juice.

Lastly, I would reallllly recommend going with a friend to Korea and sharing a hotel room because you'll be bored out of your mind being stuck in a room for days. Plus you can save on hotel cost by splitting 50/50 and its just nice to share the pain (no pun intended) throughout the recovery process.

I'm planning to go back to Korea for my eyes early next year and I'm going with a friend. Where are you getting your eyes done? Do you guys recommend certain places that specialize in eyes? I read that Teium is really good w/ eyes? thoughts??

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Have you got any b+as ? I am considering BK clinic

 

[sesamekiss]

PomPom1 said:

Guys! Good new!
I just found out that View Clinic has blogs with a lot of before and after photos, so we can see the picture without user ID!
Face
Breast

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Thanks for that!
Must say all their breast augs look so natural!! Wonder what implant they use? I read saline is popular and going through armpit.
They dont do that in the UK only cohesive and under breast insertion

 

[plastic_korea]

sesamekiss said: ↑

Have you got any b+as ? I am considering BK clinic

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whats b+as? you mean before and after? I can send some to you after couple of weeks like have the swelling to be somewhat gone....

are you doing both eyes and nose?

 

[faithhope01]

PomPom1 said: ↑

Guys! Good new!
I just found out that View Clinic has blogs with a lot of before and after photos, so we can see the picture without user ID!
Face
Breast

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OMG, the B & A pictures are amazing! I've been in touch with a few clinics and somehow never knew about View. Now, I am really considering booking a consultation with them as well. I am new to this blog and just wondering if you know anyone on here that had any procedures done with View. Thanks for sharing!