Dr Kang from IOU

[kkttyy]

Hi, Im really interested in Dr Kang also for my high creases. Can you please PM me also? thank you.

princessegg said: ↑

Hi! Did you end up going through with Dr Kang for your revision?



Hi! How are your results looking now? Would you be able to DM me some b&a photos or add me on kakao so we can chat more? Thank you!


Hey, would you also be able to DM me b&a photos, or add me on kakao? Thank you!!

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[beauty12]

Hi, can you please pM me? I'd like to find out more info on Dr Kang as well. thank you

 

[beauty12]

Kimibon said: ↑

Hi..
My first non-incisional des was with Dr Andrew Tay at 10 Sinaran Dr, Singapore 307506. I went to him after reading a review from a blogger. It was foolish of me to believe a mere influencer and I think he did not do a good job. The stitches came undone in 1.5 years. In my opinion, I think the stitches came out so quickly because of his lack of skill. I picked out a tiny blue thread on one of my eyelid in the first or second week after it was done, thinking it was some dirt. When i questioned him about the thread, he appeared surprise and told me he did not use blue threads. I did not ask further as I had no proof. But in my heart, I sorta knew it was a thread and not some dirt. The eyelid which came undone was also the same eye that i had the the thread issues with.

Years later, I verified at IOU Korea that the stitches used by Dr Andrew Tay was indeed blue. It was just a lacked of skill. I am no longer angry but I thought he could be more honest. I will never consider a surgeon with ethics/honesty issue.

I am 1.5 months post opt at IOU korea and i think they are still recovering. I did ptosis + epi + incisional des.

I think it is fairer to review on the 4-5 months mark. As of now, both my eyes are not symmetrical and I'm not 100% satisfied. It looks perfectly fine in real life and no one could tell if i had anything done. My scarring healed very well but i think healing varied from individual. Nonetheless, I am bothered by how asymmetrical it looks even though it looks fine in person with make up. Personally, I think the asymmetrical looks more obvious when your photo is taken and it bothers me.

If you are heading to korea, I suggest you do your homework. I consulted a few clinics before deciding on IOU. Getting under the knife is not the toughest, it is the recovery phase that is the mental churning one.

I think with all surgeries, you need a bit of luck. I see a few hits and plenty misses. The overall experience at IOU was great for me as of now, except I am not 100% happy with my des. I might go back for a revision again if it's not ideal after the 4-5 months mark.

Good luck!

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Hi can you PM me, thank you!

 

[beauty12]

coleek said: ↑

Hi all,

I had my double eyelid revision with Dr. Kang in October, it has now been about a little over three months since the procedure.

Firstly, Dr. Kang and his staff are very nice and welcoming, Dr. Kang is nice, soft spoken, and does understand some english. During your consultation he has ample pictures to show you on eyelid height, some photos on scarring and revision photos that show both eyes. It can be a little misleading that the photos on his website only show one eye and does not show them looking down to see the scar or his stitch work which is also an important factor in deciding on your revision. Most MDs will say though that the success of a revision or double eyelid surgery would be what your eyes look like when they're open.

My issue - I had a very high crease with puffy tired looking eyes. During the consultation, we discussed lowering the crease and reducing the sausage look and fold appearance. Now, 3 months post-op I will say my crease height is much lower than before, it's still a bit sausage looking, but I wasn't naturally born with double eyelids to begin with so I'm satisfied with how they look when eyes are open. I think I am still healing with the scar so it's difficult to assess what the outcome will be. Right now scarring is still present, a little bumpy in some parts, tender and sensitive to touch at times -- I could be a slow healer. His method is different than other peoples, I don't know how to explain it but the way he excises the scar and stitches doesn't create a fold line like the first double eyelid surgery. I don't know if I'm the biggest fan of this method because while it does make the scar flat, the way it looks from a mirror with your eyes looking down is a bit strange. It could be because my scar is still healing and recovering, so I'll wait to give a final assessment until 6 months to a year mark.

Overall though, Dr. Kang did lower my crease by a lot, he is capable of taking a high crease and lowering it. Symmetry and scarring is questionable but it's a still a bit too early to say. I think my double eyelids were asymmetrical to begin with and so the end result now is still a bit of assymetry, not sure. Anyways, hopefully this is helpful to all you ladies on your search.

It's hard to find a surgeon who is good at double eyelid revision in Korea especially when we do not live there and rely on forums and sites like this. Dr Kang is a popular md on this forum, however I'm sure he's not the only one in Korea who can do double eyelid revisions. It's hard to say without knowing the language and diffiult to know if they've had enough experience for your procedure, but they're out there I'm sure. Consult and ask around if possible and during the consultation, ask for pictures, the more pictures they have, the better. It will help to know exactly what kind of procedure and results you want and ask the md what their stitches looks like, whether they're going to excise any skin AND/OR fat and photos of scar healing. Good luck and feel free to ask me any questions.

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Hi thank you for your detailed review. Can I ask you some more questions? I have very bad scars and this would be my 2nd revision. Can you pm me? thank you

 

[goguma123]

coleek said: ↑

Hi all,

I had my double eyelid revision with Dr. Kang in October, it has now been about a little over three months since the procedure.

Firstly, Dr. Kang and his staff are very nice and welcoming, Dr. Kang is nice, soft spoken, and does understand some english. During your consultation he has ample pictures to show you on eyelid height, some photos on scarring and revision photos that show both eyes. It can be a little misleading that the photos on his website only show one eye and does not show them looking down to see the scar or his stitch work which is also an important factor in deciding on your revision. Most MDs will say though that the success of a revision or double eyelid surgery would be what your eyes look like when they're open.

My issue - I had a very high crease with puffy tired looking eyes. During the consultation, we discussed lowering the crease and reducing the sausage look and fold appearance. Now, 3 months post-op I will say my crease height is much lower than before, it's still a bit sausage looking, but I wasn't naturally born with double eyelids to begin with so I'm satisfied with how they look when eyes are open. I think I am still healing with the scar so it's difficult to assess what the outcome will be. Right now scarring is still present, a little bumpy in some parts, tender and sensitive to touch at times -- I could be a slow healer. His method is different than other peoples, I don't know how to explain it but the way he excises the scar and stitches doesn't create a fold line like the first double eyelid surgery. I don't know if I'm the biggest fan of this method because while it does make the scar flat, the way it looks from a mirror with your eyes looking down is a bit strange. It could be because my scar is still healing and recovering, so I'll wait to give a final assessment until 6 months to a year mark.

Overall though, Dr. Kang did lower my crease by a lot, he is capable of taking a high crease and lowering it. Symmetry and scarring is questionable but it's a still a bit too early to say. I think my double eyelids were asymmetrical to begin with and so the end result now is still a bit of assymetry, not sure. Anyways, hopefully this is helpful to all you ladies on your search.

It's hard to find a surgeon who is good at double eyelid revision in Korea especially when we do not live there and rely on forums and sites like this. Dr Kang is a popular md on this forum, however I'm sure he's not the only one in Korea who can do double eyelid revisions. It's hard to say without knowing the language and diffiult to know if they've had enough experience for your procedure, but they're out there I'm sure. Consult and ask around if possible and during the consultation, ask for pictures, the more pictures they have, the better. It will help to know exactly what kind of procedure and results you want and ask the md what their stitches looks like, whether they're going to excise any skin AND/OR fat and photos of scar healing. Good luck and feel free to ask me any questions.

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Hi! Would you be willing to pm me? I also had a messed up eye surgery where the crease is too high. I have some questions about your procedure and it would mean a lot to me!

 

[kimibon]

Hi ladies, so I had my surgery done late last year Nov 2018. It has been at least 8 months and I realise the asymmetrical issue of my eyes is getting worst. I have emailed and kakao Dr kang a few times and their respond has not been helpful. They keep telling me it will turn out okay and I need to take singulare for 2 months.

I could still try to understand and suck it up if it is 4 to 5 months mark. But it's 8months and going to 9th month now. I could tell the cut at one of my inner eye corner is not done well, and the scarring has interfered w the crease, making it higher, and therefore assymetrical than it alrdy is. I can accept slight assymetrical, but my current state is not acceptable. I am currently asking Dr kang for a revision but he seems like he's not keen. He did promised a 1 year return of free surgery if it did not went well. My guess is, they probably have too many patients going back for revision, that's why they don't dare to accept it so quickly.

So far, I know 2 other ladies who did revision with Dr kang. Among the 3 of us, 2 of us have assymetrical results. The other one who had high crease issue has plans to get it re-do already.

I do not have high crease. My issue here is assymetrical eyes. Rather depress now.

 

[kimibon]

Kimibon said: ↑

Hi ladies, so I had my surgery done late last year Nov 2018. It has been at least 8 months and I realise the asymmetrical issue of my eyes is getting worst. I have emailed and kakao Dr kang a few times and their respond has not been helpful. They keep telling me it will turn out okay and I need to take singulare for 2 months.

I could still try to understand and suck it up if it is 4 to 5 months mark. But it's 8months and going to 9th month now. I could tell the cut at one of my inner eye corner is not done well, and the scarring has interfered w the crease, making it higher, and therefore assymetrical than it alrdy is. I can accept slight assymetrical, but my current state is not acceptable. I am currently asking Dr kang for a revision but he seems like he's not keen. He did promised a 1 year return of free surgery if it did not went well. My guess is, they probably have too many patients going back for revision, that's why they don't dare to accept it so quickly.

So far, I know 2 other ladies who did revision with Dr kang. Among the 3 of us, 2 of us have assymetrical results. The other one who had high crease issue has plans to get it re-do already.

I do not have high crease. My issue here is assymetrical eyes. Rather depress now.

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I am talking about iou Korea. Dr kang. Because usee there are many Dr kang out there. Before I decide on iou. I have considered ive, mvp, namu, banobagi (I have a friend who did there and it turned out really great, but I didn't choose there also because of high failure rates I see).. I think ps is really a hit or miss. If anyone have same experience, can pm me please. Thanks...

 

[coleek]

Hi everyone,

I wanted to post an update on the eyes. It has been now almost one year since my revision surgery to lower the fold.

The fold is lower, it is much smaller than before but there is still deep pretty unsightly scarring when I close my eyes. Dr. Kang I believe did "scar revision" and whatever his method for scar revision is, it does not have a natural result. I did not ask for scar revision, however I believe he performed that, where the scar is suppose to hide under the crease. Well, the scar is hidden under the crease.. but people do blink their eyes and it is quite noticeable and does not look as nice as my first double eyelid surgery where there is a gentle line crease. This is a deep indented strange fold scar.

The way to double eyelids fold also is very strange, it is a double eyelid where the skin over hangs on the crease and doesn't move at all. It's completely static and your eyes slide in and out into the fold. This would look okay if you're caucasian with a high nose bridge but for asians.. I do not think this works. Especially when I smile or talk with my eyes, because the top skin over hangs the eyelid crease, my eyes look expressionless or even a resting b***face because they just sit there.

and lastly, asymmetry.. my eyes are asymmetrical, and while like other posters, a little asymmetry is ok, i think one eye needs to be revised because the asymmetry is very bad. It is not a tapered crease, one eye, the crease begins away from my inner corner and when I smile the crease doesn't move but my cheeks push my eyes up and makes one eye completely unnatural. No harmony with my face!

Dr Kang has good intentions, but his method for revision needs to be harmonious with a patient's facial structure. It isn't lowering the fold to what the patient wants. He can do this because he excise skin below the the fold and sews it together. And while it is a quick fix to making a fold smaller, the excise in skin actually pulls your eyelids more UP, so you have more of your sclera and pupils showing than what is natural. So you have this wide eye look, look carefully at his photos, the before and afters.. you'll notice all the after photos, the eyelids and eyes seem pulled up and retracted. I notice now a days how dry my eyes feel because even tho he said he wouldn't excise skin for my procedure, clearly he excised a good amount of skin to lower my fold.

If I could go back in time, I most likely would not have done revision with Dr Kang if I knew all the complications his method created. I only went in with the end result in mind, naively thinking it look just like my first surgery but lower. And while it doesn't look completely horrible.. my first surgery with a higher fold was more harmonious and suitable for my face.

For all you ladies out there looking for a revision for puffy high eyelids, if it is something you can live with and looks good for you but just a little high, I would recommend against revision. Revision creates more issues than resolving anything. If something occurred during your primary surgery and MUST be addressed, eg. dry eyes, severe asymmetry, severe scarring, infection, in those cases I think revision is necessary. But for those of you ladies seeking a revision to lower a fold, if you can love the way you look and accept it.. I'd say stay away from revision! You are beautiful exactly as you are.

 

[lovelyhops666]

coleek said: ↑

Hi everyone,

I wanted to post an update on the eyes. It has been now almost one year since my revision surgery to lower the fold.

The fold is lower, it is much smaller than before but there is still deep pretty unsightly scarring when I close my eyes. Dr. Kang I believe did "scar revision" and whatever his method for scar revision is, it does not have a natural result. I did not ask for scar revision, however I believe he performed that, where the scar is suppose to hide under the crease. Well, the scar is hidden under the crease.. but people do blink their eyes and it is quite noticeable and does not look as nice as my first double eyelid surgery where there is a gentle line crease. This is a deep indented strange fold scar.

The way to double eyelids fold also is very strange, it is a double eyelid where the skin over hangs on the crease and doesn't move at all. It's completely static and your eyes slide in and out into the fold. This would look okay if you're caucasian with a high nose bridge but for asians.. I do not think this works. Especially when I smile or talk with my eyes, because the top skin over hangs the eyelid crease, my eyes look expressionless or even a resting b***face because they just sit there.

and lastly, asymmetry.. my eyes are asymmetrical, and while like other posters, a little asymmetry is ok, i think one eye needs to be revised because the asymmetry is very bad. It is not a tapered crease, one eye, the crease begins away from my inner corner and when I smile the crease doesn't move but my cheeks push my eyes up and makes one eye completely unnatural. No harmony with my face!

Dr Kang has good intentions, but his method for revision needs to be harmonious with a patient's facial structure. It isn't lowering the fold to what the patient wants. He can do this because he excise skin below the the fold and sews it together. And while it is a quick fix to making a fold smaller, the excise in skin actually pulls your eyelids more UP, so you have more of your sclera and pupils showing than what is natural. So you have this wide eye look, look carefully at his photos, the before and afters.. you'll notice all the after photos, the eyelids and eyes seem pulled up and retracted. I notice now a days how dry my eyes feel because even tho he said he wouldn't excise skin for my procedure, clearly he excised a good amount of skin to lower my fold.

If I could go back in time, I most likely would not have done revision with Dr Kang if I knew all the complications his method created. I only went in with the end result in mind, naively thinking it look just like my first surgery but lower. And while it doesn't look completely horrible.. my first surgery with a higher fold was more harmonious and suitable for my face.

For all you ladies out there looking for a revision for puffy high eyelids, if it is something you can live with and looks good for you but just a little high, I would recommend against revision. Revision creates more issues than resolving anything. If something occurred during your primary surgery and MUST be addressed, eg. dry eyes, severe asymmetry, severe scarring, infection, in those cases I think revision is necessary. But for those of you ladies seeking a revision to lower a fold, if you can love the way you look and accept it.. I'd say stay away from revision! You are beautiful exactly as you are.

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Hey there, Im sorry that the revision surgery did not turn out as perfect as you wanted. Did you do non-incisional surgery the first time round? Thats why the fold was more gentle. I feel that the incisional method does cause a deeper dent, I did incisional and it took me 3 years of the dent to get gentle and natural looking

 

[lalia2]

coleek said: ↑

Hi everyone,

I wanted to post an update on the eyes. It has been now almost one year since my revision surgery to lower the fold.

The fold is lower, it is much smaller than before but there is still deep pretty unsightly scarring when I close my eyes. Dr. Kang I believe did "scar revision" and whatever his method for scar revision is, it does not have a natural result. I did not ask for scar revision, however I believe he performed that, where the scar is suppose to hide under the crease. Well, the scar is hidden under the crease.. but people do blink their eyes and it is quite noticeable and does not look as nice as my first double eyelid surgery where there is a gentle line crease. This is a deep indented strange fold scar.

The way to double eyelids fold also is very strange, it is a double eyelid where the skin over hangs on the crease and doesn't move at all. It's completely static and your eyes slide in and out into the fold. This would look okay if you're caucasian with a high nose bridge but for asians.. I do not think this works. Especially when I smile or talk with my eyes, because the top skin over hangs the eyelid crease, my eyes look expressionless or even a resting b***face because they just sit there.

and lastly, asymmetry.. my eyes are asymmetrical, and while like other posters, a little asymmetry is ok, i think one eye needs to be revised because the asymmetry is very bad. It is not a tapered crease, one eye, the crease begins away from my inner corner and when I smile the crease doesn't move but my cheeks push my eyes up and makes one eye completely unnatural. No harmony with my face!

Dr Kang has good intentions, but his method for revision needs to be harmonious with a patient's facial structure. It isn't lowering the fold to what the patient wants. He can do this because he excise skin below the the fold and sews it together. And while it is a quick fix to making a fold smaller, the excise in skin actually pulls your eyelids more UP, so you have more of your sclera and pupils showing than what is natural. So you have this wide eye look, look carefully at his photos, the before and afters.. you'll notice all the after photos, the eyelids and eyes seem pulled up and retracted. I notice now a days how dry my eyes feel because even tho he said he wouldn't excise skin for my procedure, clearly he excised a good amount of skin to lower my fold.

If I could go back in time, I most likely would not have done revision with Dr Kang if I knew all the complications his method created. I only went in with the end result in mind, naively thinking it look just like my first surgery but lower. And while it doesn't look completely horrible.. my first surgery with a higher fold was more harmonious and suitable for my face.

For all you ladies out there looking for a revision for puffy high eyelids, if it is something you can live with and looks good for you but just a little high, I would recommend against revision. Revision creates more issues than resolving anything. If something occurred during your primary surgery and MUST be addressed, eg. dry eyes, severe asymmetry, severe scarring, infection, in those cases I think revision is necessary. But for those of you ladies seeking a revision to lower a fold, if you can love the way you look and accept it.. I'd say stay away from revision! You are beautiful exactly as you are.

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I am so sorry to hear about ur result. I had the same experience too. My primary des gave me uneven eyes so I decided to do revision des and now my eyes are still uneven, deep scar and puffy. Some people asked me if I have got infection bec my eyelids are puffy. I did my revision des in local clinic last year