Double Eyelid Surgery, Epi, Lateral - Master Thread

[sailormoon]

Any review on justmake in Taiwan ?

 

[sasukami]

Ekkocat said: ↑

Hi everyone!
I just got back from having eyelid surgery in Seoul and I wanted to share my experience with you guys. I was born with really small double eyelids (so they basically look like monolids) but about 3 years ago I started to get double eyelids after losing a lot of weight, but they were not stable and the crease height would change everyday, or sometimes there would be no crease at all. I decided around 6 months ago that I wanted to get surgery. I knew I wanted to do it in Korea because I think they're much more skilled/experienced than surgeons in the US. A friend of mine did them in NY a year ago and not only was it really expensive, but one of her eyes doesn't have a crease anymore and she has to wear eyelid tape.

Researching clinics was somewhat difficult because my Korean is not so good. I ended up choosing to schedule a consultation at 3 different clinics: Ruby PS, Orange Clinic, and La Foret. For the first two, I called, and for the third I messaged them on Kakao. They responded super fast and were pretty nice.

The first place I went to was Ruby, on the 9th and 10th floor of Rex Tower. One of the two elevators was broken so I literally had to wait like 10 minutes to go up lol. I went to the 9th floor for my consultation. The clinic is brightly lit and well decorated. First, I met with one of the ladies at the front desk for an initial consultation with my dad to help translate for me. She asked me things like why I wanted surgery, what type of double eyelids I wanted, etc. She was incredibly nice and hospitable. After meeting with her I felt really good about Ruby. Then, I met with the doctor. I wasn't sure which doctor I wanted, so she said she would pick the most experienced one for me, also because I came from far away. I met with Dr. Lee Woo Young. He took a look at my eyes and said that he would recommend incisional DES and that the length of my eyes was fine. He also told me that the muscle in my eyelids was weak so he would tighten it to make it stronger. Before coming to Korea I thought that the doctors would recommend non-incisional because I sort of have double eyelids already, but I knew I wanted incisional because I want the results to last forever, and I read that non-incisional is a bit less precise than incisional. The doctor was really patient and thorough and he answered all my questions carefully and always asked me if I had any more. My impression from Ruby was so good that after leaving I was almost sure that I was going to have my surgery there. The price they quoted my if I put down a refundable deposit for a surgery date was 1.5 million won, so I told them that I may come back later that day to schedule the surgery.

The next consultation I had was at Orange clinic. It was a smaller clinic and from what I can tell it seems like only Korean people go there based on the people there and the fact that the forms you fill out are only available in Korean. The clinic was not fancy or anything, but it didn't look bad. The people at the front desk were nice but not as nice and enthusiastic as the ones at Ruby. At Orange I only met with the doctor, who also recommended incisional DES. He drew some diagrams on a paper showing the different types of eyes people have ranging from "sleepy" to wide open and he said I just barely had sleepy eyes, and that I didn't REALLY need surgery because my eyes were fine. I appreciated that he was honest and didn't try to push they surgery. This consultation was a lot shorter because I basically already knew about the procedures and what I wanted. After leaving Orange, I knew I wanted to go to Ruby, so I cancelled my last consultation at La Foret and went back to Ruby to pay and schedule my surgery.

The lady I first consulted with was really happy that I came back and she said she had a feeling that I would, haha. After paying she explained to me that I couldn't eat or drink 8 hours before the surgery (at 2 PM), including gum or candy. I also had to take off my nail polish and come to the clinic without makeup. The next day I went to the 10th floor where they do surgery. I wasn't nervous at all because I really wanted the surgery and I was excited to do it. They give you clothes and a disposable underwear to change into and they have you wash your face before the surgery. Then you lie down on the operating table and they cover you in lots of blankets. I didn't feel scared on the table but my dad told me later that he saw my hands shaking. I've read online that for a lot of people the shots they give you in the eye hurt like hell, so I was really glad that at Ruby they put you to sleep first while they administer the shots, and then you wake up later while the surgery is going on. I fell asleep very quickly after the administered the anesthetic and woke up really drowsy. I could feel a bunch of stuff in my eye moving around and although it felt weird, it didn't hurt. The only part that hurt a bit was the stitching part, but even then, it was fine. The doctor had me open and close my eyes several times for each eye as he did the stitching.

After everything was done, the nurses sat me up and the doctor gave me a mirror to see my eyes. I was surprised at how clean it looked- no redness, bruising, or discoloration. All I could see was the incision and the stitches on my eyelid. My vision was also fine. After the surgery I was taken to rest in a bed. There were a couple beds in the room but no one was there. I stayed for maybe 30 minutes? Until I was fine to leave. I picked up my medication at the downstairs pharmacy and was on my way. I was given an eye mask to ice my eyes, so I tried to do that as much as possible (although I didn't do it enough because for most of my days in Korea I was outside doing stuff). The next day I came back to have my stitches cleaned, and I had my stitches removed one week after. Getting the stitches removed hurt a tiny bit, but the nurse was really nice and made the process easier.

It's been around 3.5 weeks since my surgery and I still have a fair amount of swelling but most people cannot tell I've had the surgery, probably because I had double eyelids before so the change isn't as dramatic as it is for people who had monolids initially. After coming back to the US I went to my eye doctor and he prescribed me an ointment with antibiotics and anti-inflammatories to help with the healing. I'm hoping that in the next month my eyelids will start to look more natural and settle down.

Overall, I'm super happy with my whole experience at Ruby and the results! If I ever want anything else done I would definitely go back there. If anyone wants to see pics of my eyes before and after, feel free to message me!

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Thank you for sharing. I will message you - would like to see your pics.

 

[pizzawto]

flowerful said: ↑

I would recommend Dr Chung from Eve. My case was lowering the crease from my primary non-incisional surgery and changing the weird eye shape it had caused back to something more similar to my original eye shape. He speaks English so I guess that helped in communicating what I wanted. You can consult him thru eve clinic's kakao account, id is eve4601. Make sure to show him pictures of your ideal eye shape and crease too. Good luck!

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Hi flowerful, did you do epi revision with Dr Chuang?

 

[sunflower18]

Madsterv said: ↑

Hi @asianguy1234567,

Not many people have posted about JK; was wondering if you could share your thoughts JK vs JW? Thanks.

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DR KANG of JW
I am Asian , 56 from Europe. I was looking for a clinic who can do a good revision of my upper and lower Lids and other problems.
UPPER AND LOWER LID REVISION
My upper lids muscles were weak. A surgeon removed total fat from the lower lids that after some years I have such sagging lower lids with wrinkles. I have consulted several clinics in Asia and Europe and was rather dissatisfied with the solution offered by using fillers.
I found JW Plastic Surgery in Korea which offers PTOSIS on upper lids so I could have a brighter look to resolve my sleepy sad look and SOOF method to lift up my droopy lower lids, wrinkles using my cheek fat and lifted up my cheek at the same time- great!. I wrote to many clinics in Korea too but Emily from JW was very helpful and their answers to solve my problems were most professional and relevant. I am very happy with the results. Dr. Kang did a great job with my eyes! I could look straight and my eyes are brighter now and bigger with epicanthoplasty. My lower lids no longer droop and all the wrinkles are gone , Dr. Kang is so great that he even made a V shape for my round fat face that I look slimmer with triple lift ( Accucculpt, thread lift and fat injection)
DR SUH of JW
Nose Revision:
I had to do a nose revision too as the silicone inplant made my nose upturned and shrinked.
Dr. Suh from JW is a very confident doctor who knows his work well and you feel you can trust him! He was honest as I wanted a longer nose but he told me I am 56 and he would only do ear cartilage as my rib was not suitable as I wanted only a natural looking and healthy nose. Dr. Suh is real expert when it comes to nose. I look so much younger, healthy and feel very happy that I hardly need make up anymore!

 

[cindy1202]

hi, I am planning to go to Seoul for double eyelid revision in around mid 2019. Anyone want to catch up?
I had my first full incisional double eyelid surgery in my country, as the result, I had suffered from severe scars and hypertrophic scars in the inner corner of my eyes. Thus, I came to Seoul in November 2018 to do my revisional surgery but the doctor did not help me with the scars and my results turn out worst. I am now 1.5 months post operation, I still suffering from the same old situation and my eyes now are very uneven, I think maybe because of the swelling. So I will wait until 6 months post operation. But from my experience, I properly need to do revision again. Anyone know any clinics that are good with tiny and tight stitching? please recommend me because it can help with scarring.

And anyone going in 2019 want to catch up please add my kakaotalk id: Cindy1202

 

[jinblob23]

Cindy1202 said: ↑

hi, I am planning to go to Seoul for double eyelid revision in around mid 2019. Anyone want to catch up?
I had my first full incisional double eyelid surgery in my country, as the result, I had suffered from severe scars and hypertrophic scars in the inner corner of my eyes. Thus, I came to Seoul in November 2018 to do my revisional surgery but the doctor did not help me with the scars and my results turn out worst. I am now 1.5 months post operation, I still suffering from the same old situation and my eyes now are very uneven, I think maybe because of the swelling. So I will wait until 6 months post operation. But from my experience, I properly need to do revision again. Anyone know any clinics that are good with tiny and tight stitching? please recommend me because it can help with scarring.

And anyone going in 2019 want to catch up please add my kakaotalk id: Cindy1202

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Scar will improved in a year time, You better wait a year in my opinion.

I also have scarring and looking for revisions to lower my eyelid, imporved my ptosis and scars =,(.
Which clinic you have in mind? I am also planning to go in 2019~~ =)

 

[hani-v]

lianlian1991 said: ↑

Finally I've done my double eyelid + muscle correction + inner corner surgery! Done by dr Chung~
I'm so glad I feel totally no pain at all, I was super nervous before the surgery... ...
I'm happy to share with all of you my photos of after my surgery~

Here's my photo after the surgery :

http://i47.tinypic.com/35i1xmf.jpg

And here's another photo on the 2nd day :

http://i50.tinypic.com/2v81rnc.jpg

I'll be posting my photos of my eyes almost everyday or every week !

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Which clinic did you go to?

 

[hani-v]

Cindy1202 said: ↑

hi, I am planning to go to Seoul for double eyelid revision in around mid 2019. Anyone want to catch up?
I had my first full incisional double eyelid surgery in my country, as the result, I had suffered from severe scars and hypertrophic scars in the inner corner of my eyes. Thus, I came to Seoul in November 2018 to do my revisional surgery but the doctor did not help me with the scars and my results turn out worst. I am now 1.5 months post operation, I still suffering from the same old situation and my eyes now are very uneven, I think maybe because of the swelling. So I will wait until 6 months post operation. But from my experience, I properly need to do revision again. Anyone know any clinics that are good with tiny and tight stitching? please recommend me because it can help with scarring.

And anyone going in 2019 want to catch up please add my kakaotalk id: Cindy1202

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Hi Cindy, I am going on the beginning of May. When are you going? Did you choose the clinic yet?

 

[hani-v]

peterpan88 said: ↑

Hi guys and gals,

So I decided to make this thread as a master thread for all people who want to do double eyelid surgery.

Basically, we'll share all information about clinics, procedures, risk, supports, etc...

It's easier to gather information this way.

I'll share mine first.

From my research, basically, those are the clinics that are good for eyes (and also have some foreign support, i.e. speaking English):

1. Teuim: Doctor Kwon, for epi, and double eyelid

2. Migo: good for dramatic doll-eye change. Slightly more expensive than the others

3. Cinderella: very money-greedy, but supposed to have good results. Some stars go there. Take this with a grain of salt. Just because stars go there, doesn't mean it's good.

I'm not promoting these clinics. Just summarizing what I've read on this forum (after going through 600 pages - and I'm not kidding. haha. I did read through all).

Any other comments would be appreciated.

I'll post my consultation experience with those three clinics after next week, when I finish talking to them in Seoul.

Cheers!

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Hi, which clinic you decide to go with?

 

[hani-v]

william2828 said: ↑

These prices are all quotations and all the clinic did say that for a accurate price you must visit them for a consultation. In my research I'm most curious is a clinic called opera but they didn't have anyway for me to contact them in English so I didn't get any information from them. I'm just interested as their website was pretty good lol
Anyway I also spoke with dream, wonjin and ID, the first two clinic I got a reply but they didn't give me a price as they both said I need a consultation with them. As for ID, they didn't reply.

I hope this all helps and hopefully you guys can give me suggestions on what clinics to goto

William

P.s I also have a quotation for a clinic in hk called life clinic, they quoted me 18000 hk dollars for the surgery with dr moon

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Hi William,
Which clinic did ypu end up with? And how was your result?

 

[hani-v]

bluecrystal00 said: ↑

Hi there,
Anyone here planning to teuim end of october ? We should meet up! im going oct 21, meeting dr.kwon oct 22. Please add my kaokao account :bluecrystal00 !

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Hi,
Do you mind sharing your experience with teuim and dr kwon? Did you end up having your surgery there?

 

[hani-v]

cong said: ↑

Hi!

You stated the 30% discount - is this something that teuim will normally give?

I am seeing them next Friday for my double eyelids surgery too.

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Hi,
Did you end up getting tour eyes done with taeuim?

 

[enchanced]

Hani [V] said: ↑

Hi,
Did you end up getting tour eyes done with taeuim?

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I’m planning to go to Teuim in April or May 2019! I’ll let you know how it goes.
Do you have their Kakao or Line info?

 

[hani-v]

Enchanced said: ↑

I’m planning to go to Teuim in April or May 2019! I’ll let you know how it goes.
Do you have their Kakao or Line info?

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I will be in Seoul on May but Taeuim is currently out of my list. I consulted them via email. Not sure if they are on kakao or line.

 

[phoebe-tran]

Anyone go to Korea in late April, May for eye surgery? I am considering Gylumhan and Dream