Double Eyelid Surgery, Epi, Lateral - Master Thread

[mliaous]

Blueblood444 said: ↑

Hi! My cousins are aware of Pitangui as it's one of the oldest plastic surgery clinics in Korea. However, they don't have a great reputation amongst locals. My cousins don't recommend it at all.

I paid 1 200 000 KRW for non-incision DES called "double embedding" at Banobagi. The doctor recommended this procedure as I wanted a quick recovery and natural-looking eyelids. The surgery only took 20 minutes! It's technically non-incision, but he explained to me that the hold is much more permanent than the standard non-incision technique.

I'm not sure if Opera provides airport pickup. They don't seem that foreigner-friendly but I'm sure it's negotiable if you're paying for multiple procedures! If you can speak Mandarin, you will definitely have an easier time communicating with their consultant.

With regards to your other questions, the other ladies provided really helpful information! It's definitely the cheapest to take a bus from the airport to Gangnam. If you want the best exchange rate, you'll have to venture to Nandaemun Market, where you'll find old ajummas sitting on wads of cash who offer the best rates by far. They keep thousands of dollars in various currencies (dollars, yuan, yen, etc.) so you can exchange as much or as little as you want. However, I would caution you against travelling with too much cash as pickpockets are a common problem in Korea. If you want a safer option, most ATMs from major Korean banks (Hana, Uri, KEB) will accept foreign debit cards. Make sure to look for the "global" symbol before you insert your card.

For shopping, I would recommend Dongdaemun Night Market in Gangbuk! More specifically, a multi-story building called "Doota" (short for Doosan Tower). You'll find the latest trends, and the quality of products being sold there is amazing considering the price. It is always PACKED with Chinese tourists, so most merchants can speak passable English and Mandarin. Don't bother bargaining as strict rules have been enforced in recent years to discourage that practice. Rather, ask for "service", which is essentially free stuff like an extra keychain, etc. The only downsides are that you can't try on the clothes beforehand, and if you're a size 6US or higher, it may be difficult to find clothes that fit. Luckily, the current trend is baggy and loose so I was able to find shirts that fit me, but I gave up on pants go there at night, because that's when it really lights up.

If you're interested in buying Korean name brands or skincare/makeup, don't bother shopping at Myeongdong. Myeongdong is fun to walk around in, but it's a tourist trap and many vendors will blatantly raise prices for tourists. Instead, wake up early and head to the Lotte Duty Free in Jamsil, next to Lotte World, by 10ish. Take the subway, line 2, and get off at Jamsil. If you go there later in the day, you will suffocate from all the other tourists - I'm not exaggerating, I nearly had a mental breakdown. The prices are the best and you can buy in bulk. The great thing about duty free in Korea is that they let you take home your purchases immediately IF IT'S A KOREAN BRAND. They have everything from Amore Pacific and Sulhwasoo, which are more high end, to cheaper brands like Nature Republic and Etude House - all of which you can take with you on site. Remember to bring your plane ticket and passport!

If you're into high end clothing, visit Garosugil, SSG, and the Galleria Department Store. Personally, I wouldn't buy international designer labels in Korea as it's much more expensive than back home, but these places are fun for people-watching. Generally speaking, everyone looks very beautiful and if you're lucky you might even spot a celebrity. The underground food court at Galleria is to die for! My mum is a professional chef, and we both enjoyed the Korean food there.

Other than shopping, I really, REALLY recommend that you visit Samcheongdong and Gahoedong in Gangbuk. You can see both together as the two districts are located next to each other. My family used to live in Gahoedong, which is the traditional village with all the old homes. Our old house, 177-4 Gahoedong, Jongno-gu, was turned into a book cafe after it was sold. The area has has gotten busier in recent years, but it's still nice to have a walk around. Samcheongdong also has nice shopping areas for jewelry and cute souvenirs.

For cheap shopping, definitely head over to Idae, which is the shopping area near Ehwa Women's University. The prices are so cheap, and the options are endless. Hongdae is also fun, but I wouldn't recommend going there alone at night as it can get a bit crazy.

Good luck

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HI Blueblood,

So many sightseeing places. I will definitely go to one of these places before i had consultation and surgery. 12/25 i heard all clinic are shut down during the christmas holiday?
I may just simply utilize this day for sightseeing.

With the suggestions from girls, i think I may just simply take taxi due to i don't want to bring luggages around onto subway or bus. Already going on this trip anyway, why try to save small expense on taxi than surgery.

I am going to send email to Opera and Real about this surgery and see how they respond to me.
Keep you girls updated. Will have to continue to research and do my homework.

Rather than big advertisement as we see for BK, Grand, and Wonjin. I am looking for Korean local clinics with great reputation. Good reputation clinic/surgery does not need to spend necessary big money on advertisement. Word of mouth is all it matter from korea local

 

[lanvinfiend]

Hi Tyler, the effectiveness of ptosis correction would depend on your eyes. On somebody with moderate-severe ptosis, ptosis correction would help reveal more of the pupil, and there would be a largening effect. If you don't have moderate-severe ptosis, the correction may not be very dramatic.

Epi can really open up the eye. Oryza's eyes are gorgeous, she's even prettier now

 

[william2828]

Hello
i also have one more question, I have asymmetric eyelids one is double and the other eyelid is single, do you have to do boths eyes or can you just do one to achieve a double eyelid ??
William


On Thu, Aug 28, 2014 at 9:42 AM, Dr. Kwon <[email protected]> wrote:
Dear William.

Thank you for your inquiries in TeuimAesthetic Plastic Surgery Clinic.


The incison double eyelid surgery would cost around 2.0million KRW
The partial incison double eyelid surgery would cost around 1.5million KRW
The non- incison double eyelid surgery would cost around 1.2million KRW
However, there are other procedures for eyelid such as epicanthoplasty (opening the inner corners), lateral canthoplasty (opening the outer corners)
and eyelid levator muscle correction, and etc, which would require additional fees.


It's difficult to provide confirmed prices without seeing you in real and above prices are just approximate estimate.
We suggest you to visit Teuim clinic to receive precise information regarding surgical methods and the cost.
We recommend you to stay in Korea at least for 7days after the surgery, so that you can get post-operative treatments including stitch removal and wound cleansing.

Thank you.

 

[william2828]

Dear William,


Good Afternoon ! How Are you ? Sorry For The Late reply .
Thank you very much for your inquiry at SM Korea Plastic Surgery!

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This Following Surgery Quotation advise by Dr Lee Mu Young:

(Double Eyelid Incision)
Want to have a pair of large and beautiful eyes where everyone is attracted to you compassionately? In SMPS, we are determined to design your eyes beautifully and naturally.Permanent effect and applicable for all eye types.The full incision method creates permanent double eyelids and is applicable for all types of eyes. In addition, skin, muscle, angle of eyelashes, and etc can all be corrected.Eyelashes that are poking the eye, stuffy looking eyelids, eye shape affected by sagging skin can be corrected.
Type of Anesthesia Local or topical anesthesia with sedation
Fasting hours for anesthesia (no food nor drinks) 4 hours before operation time
Surgery time 1 Hours
Hospitalization needed Not necessary
Days needed until stitch removal 6days
Post-surgery treatment schedules
1st day: Disinfecting the surgical part.

2nd day: Disinfecting the surgical part

6th day:Remove Stitch and Final check up with Dr. Lee Mu Young

Approximate price range $1,350USD
Medicine fee $50USD
The surgery price is a package price that includes anesthesia, surgery, post-surgery treatments.
Our Booking Requires 1-3 Month in Advanced to Secure your surgery slot.

 

[william2828]

I'm a little curious about the smps as the price she quoted was too good plus the clinic included accommodation. If anyone has any reviews about this clinic or is going to them let me know

 

[william2828]

Hi ya
I'm currently living in the uk but will be coming to Korea during the month of November. I haven't finalised a date yet but I am I'm very keen to visit Korea for a holiday and also find out more on my eye surgery before I go through it. I am interested in the incision and partial incision eye surgery, can i find out what the recovery time and also the average prices of these two surgeries.
William
p.s does your clinic talk through whatapp

william

Hello!

Thank you very much for your inquiry at JW Plastic Surgery Center.

For natural and good result of surgery, we are very famous plastic surgery center with 15 years of experiences in Gangnam Gu, Seoul, Korea.

All of our surgeons are board certified for plastic surgery specialist and are being medical school professor too.

We also have an anesthesiologist (specialized doctor) to ensure high patient's safety. She will take care of your surgery during operation.

We provide all kinds of plastic surgery with specialists.


We have lots of foreign patients coming from various countries in the world not only from Asia but also America, Europe.

We provide language translation services in English, Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese too.


Our plastic surgery specialists will help in our best and all doctors speak English very well, so please don't hesitate and visit us.
and I would like to help your inquiry below:

Simple double eyelid surgery is $1500~2000 depends on the surgery plan.( incision and partial incision)
You have to stay in Korea for 7 days for recovery.

 

[william2828]

Dear. william

This is V Plastic Surgery.
Thanks for your waiting.

As for the cost of the double eye lid surgery, please refer to the following.
(Including medicine,postoperative care, and interpreter)
- USD

Double fold(eyelids) operation
for young pt 1000
scarless epicanthoplasty 800
scarless lateral canthoplasty 800
lower lids S line 800
upper blepharoplasty 1800
Lower blepharoplasty 1800
Eyelids correction (vertical enlargement) 1800
Eyelids correction (vertical enlargement)
- Non incision 1500
Dark circle correction
(transconjunctiva fat removal) 1700
Dark circle correction
(fat graft) 800
Sunken eyelid correction (fat graft) 600
lower lid roll (filler) 600
revision case 2000~4000

 

[william2828]

Dear William

Thank you for your inquiry and having interest in BK Plastic Surgery Hospital.

It is possible to have a consultation with Dr. Shin Yong Ho on the 25th April around 12:00pm~5pm.

Regarding eyelid surgery, there are various eyelid surgery procedures such as non-incision eyelid surgery, partial incision eyelid surgery and full incision eyelid surgery.

If you have puffy, saggy and thick upper eyelids, you may need to get incision eyelid surgery.

And if you think your upper eyelids cover your pupil slightly and you want to make your eyes look bigger, then you may need to eyelid levator muscle correction.
Levator muscle is the muscle which helps you to open and close the eyes. If that muscle is weak, you can&#8217;t open and close the eyes completely, which makes your eyes look sleepy.
It is performed inside the upper eyelids so a lot of patients undergo this surgery with incision eyelid surgery together.
The average price range for these surgeries is as follow

-Double eyelid surgery: 1500~2000 USD (excluding 10% of tax)
-Levator muscle weakness correction:around 1500USD
-Epicantoplasty:1000~1500USD
-Lateral canthoplasty:1000~1500USD

 

[william2828]

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

 

[susaki]

Blueblood444 said: ↑

Hello! The amount of swelling really depends on genetics, how well you take care of yourself after the surgery, and the surgeon's skill. If it's incision DES, your eyes will look swollen and/or bruised even after two weeks, and will not quite look natural. I mean, you will be able to perform all your daily functions without issue, but I think that most people will be able to detect that you underwent DES, especially if they're Asian. Non-incision DES is a totally different story - your eyes will look natural after one week. The swelling also varies depending on the height of the fold: higher the fold --> more swelling. If you get epi, that will also increase swelling. I would estimate that 3-4 weeks is a safe bet

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Whether your cousin or you have heard of siwoo, conopi, oscar, unique, topclass, wannabe, braun??
And would u mind how they think about the above clinics??
Sorry for asking you a lot of questions

 

[william2828]

Susaki said: ↑

Whether your cousin or you have heard of siwoo, conopi, oscar, unique, topclass, wannabe, braun??
And would u mind how they think about the above clinics??
Sorry for asking you a lot of questions

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Hey susaki, I have heard about wannabe but only from this forum. I'm just wondering have you emailed the clinics above and what did they say ??

 

[william2828]

william2828 said: ↑

Hey susaki, I have heard about wannabe but only from this forum. I'm just wondering have you emailed the clinics above and what did they say ??

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Are you doing double eyelid surgery ???

 

[susaki]

william2828 said: ↑

Are you doing double eyelid surgery ???

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Yes, i am planning to do eyes, nose and fg.
I only emailed to some clinic for booking consultations

 

[william2828]

Susaki said: ↑

Yes, i am planning to do eyes, nose and fg.
I only emailed to some clinic for booking consultations[

I haven't booked flights or hotels yet but definitely would like to tag along if it's a group

Have you guys got what's app ?

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[isabelle89]

Blueblood444 said: ↑

Hello! The amount of swelling really depends on genetics, how well you take care of yourself after the surgery, and the surgeon's skill. If it's incision DES, your eyes will look swollen and/or bruised even after two weeks, and will not quite look natural. I mean, you will be able to perform all your daily functions without issue, but I think that most people will be able to detect that you underwent DES, especially if they're Asian. Non-incision DES is a totally different story - your eyes will look natural after one week. The swelling also varies depending on the height of the fold: higher the fold --> more swelling. If you get epi, that will also increase swelling. I would estimate that 3-4 weeks is a safe bet

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Hi,Blueblood ,have you or ur cousin ever heard of The Line clinic ?( not TL ps) I'm considering to have full face fat graft with them , do u think it is good ? Or you have other recommendation ?