My Journey with Back of Head Augmentation in Korea

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Olliejay said: ↑

I for one will be going to Dr.Song at Jogak come early January . I've the same profile as you as far as right side profile being flat and left closer to normal. I will go for his bone cement tactic to correct my dome. Haha

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Like the left side of my head is round and normal. Then if you look at me from above its similar to yours with not much of a top to my head and it diagonally slants off to the right my that side is pretty flat from the side and an angle. The from left to right is slants and has a little indent above my right ear. I feel as if bone cement wont help too much and I still am so worried that if i went with an implant that wouldnt be too good either. I know the bone cement limits but i feel it wont give me the results i want. I know the risks to implants and they are certainly more costly but i feel maybe since im 19 and prolly wont be able to get any procedure dont for a long time there will be better options in the future. The other thing that sucks is tahiri and Deschamps-Braly said around 40k for the operation. Tahiri said because he uses a peek implant which is more sturdy i than silicone and holds up better. Still risks for infection but the implant itself is 10k. Does anyone think there will be more awareness and options for adults with plagio cases in the future?

 

[olliejay]

Not telling what the future will hold my friend!

 

[examanized]

Ashly117 said: ↑

So this was a journey that I definitely need to detail because I see no surgery reviews for head augmentation. But it’s a very powerful surgery that changes your head shape and can even affect hairstyles.


A bit about me: I live in California, USA. I’m 25 and male. I’m Indian, and quarter Middle Eastern…so I’m the other kind of Asian. Unfortunately I was born with a stupid skull shape officially called occipital plagiocephaly.


September 2017 – I wanted this surgery done. So I did research online and found 3 local options.


1) Barry Eppley – He offered a free video consult, so I took it. He seemed too positive, which is not a good sign. Also, he’s got a lot of complaints online which scared me. Just look it up on Google and you’ll see entire threads with a bunch of people complaining about botched results. Also a girl called Lucille Lacovelli filled a lawsuit against him, lost, and then committed suicide. So I didn’t want anything to do with him.

2) Youssef Tahari – He offered a free video consult too. His method didn’t seem too good for me. He suggested a bicoronal approach and inserting a silicone implant. This was bad because I didn’t want a scar over my head like that and I didn’t want a massive silicone implant in the back of my head.

3) Deschamps Braly – I called to set up an appointment, but their consultants appeared very snotty. They were quoting prices at $15,000 minimum and averaging at about $22,000. WTF. Also they refused to show any before and after pics due to BS reasons like “to protect the emotional state of their patients from the public”. They said I’d have to come into the consultation, which would cost me $600.


Basically all these options were too expensive and did not have convincing before and after results or testimonials.


October 2017 – I found out about purse forum. But they also didn’t have solid reviews detailing about this procedure. But I did find out some people mentioning ITEM clinic. They claimed that they could make a 2 inch incision and use bone cement (which is a lot safer than silicone) to reshape the head like a sculpture. I did a bit more research and I had my Korean Airbnb host Tony to help me out. I’ll write a separate post on Tony and how AMAZING he was in helping me. I booked the Korea Trip from Dec 21 2017 – Jan 1st 2018

I was able to find 4 clinics that offered to do the back of the head augmentation with bone cement.


1) Dec 22 2017 – Banobagi – Not very impressed. The doctor just said he could do it and didn’t go into further details. I also remember waiting for SO long but I felt let down in the actual meeting. Also, he did not show me any before and after pics. I crossed it off my list.


2) Dec 23 2017 – ITEM – I didn’t like the clinic itself, but Dr Jung was great. I enjoyed meeting him and he speaks very good English. I was close to choosing him but ITEM quoted at 8 mil KRW when over email they said it would be 6 mil KRW. They said they can reduce it to 7 mil KRW if we paid in hard cash. I wasted a lot of time trying to get this to work because, my bank had auto protect--I couldn’t withdraw such a large amount outside of America. This pissed both me and my Airbnb host Tony who acted as my translator off. So we crossed ITEM off. Also, I noticed a Youtube comment by a girl (Aja Ly) on Item’s YT video that didn’t like her results from Dr Jung. This was a bit upsetting.


3) Dec 26 2017 - BONEPS (Doctorbone) – Here’s a link to their site. http://doctorbone.co.kr/index.php?idx=hb/7

They are a local clinic that is not exposed to the outside. I found this out via Tony. The doctors were nice, but I didn’t like the before and after results.


4) Dec 27 2017 – JOGAK – This was it! I met Dr. Song. I liked this guy, his style, and his before and after. I immediately went for surgery. I paid around 6 million KRW. This clinic is a small clinic that SPECIALIZED in head augmentation. I love specialized clinics, so I knew this was the right place.



Surgery was easy. It was under local anesthesia. It’s literally like sculpting with clay. I wore a head cast and I was able to walk about. I went for Korean barbecue right after because I was so hungry.


I hope this helps! I know quite a few people who are following me through this journey. While I don’t have super perfect results, its still greatly improved. I look and feel normal now. I feel no difference texture wise. I’m so happy.

(Note, I usually don't wear my hair so short. I keep it long. I shave it sometimes but this time I kept it shaven just so I could help the surgeon out with the best possible outcome.)

Before: (Sorry for inverting these 2 pics, but it gives you a good sense of the asymmetry)

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Here are my results:

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Im glad it all went well and it looks great. Im curious to know how it is all holding up. Does it look good and round/ natural from most angles. Like if you were to have somone take a video of you spinning you’re head would look round and nice. If i do that on video my head is all sorts of messed up. It almost feels soft and has indents all over. When i look at my face in the mirror and i tilt my head back the left side in the rear bulges and then slants horribly across the whole back of my head to the right side. If i lay my hand flat on the back of my head its at a pretty decent angle. I feel bone cement wouldnt do too much for me so i have been looking at implants and results. Most of them really dont look too bad but they are really pricey and i almost feel like my case my be so bad there is no room for much improvement. I dont want to spend all the money of it feels weird sleeping with it or having to take it out at some point in my life. That would be a waste!

 

[mary19]

Hello! From everyone's experience of visiting Seoul. Around how much did you guys spend on the surgery, hotel, transportation etc in total? I've been planning on saving up and finally having the courage to do something about my back flat head.

 

[olliejay]

I'm setting aside totally 8K (6K for surgery, 2k give or take for my time in country). I'm going in mid January for 2 weeks

 

[mary19]

I was thinking about going around mid January too! Where are you from?

 

[olliejay]

Mary19 said: ↑

I was thinking about going around mid January too! Where are you from?

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I'm from Florida. I'll be coming by way of Philippines though as I'm heading there after my deployment is up late Dec . You?

 

[mary19]

Olliejay said: ↑

I'm from Florida. I'll be coming by way of Philippines though as I'm heading there after my deployment is up late Dec . You?

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I'm from Michigan.

 

[laxgirl88]

+Ashly117

I just want to say THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for writing this in such detail and for providing links. I have been struggling with this since I first realized it in high school and I am 31 year old female. I first heard of these procedures a few years back but, due to lack of information and the extremeness of the procedure, I discontinued my search. I can't say I'll for sure do this procedure as a part of me still feels and is scared that it is too extreme and the possible future ramifications/complications...HOWEVER, just KNOWING that this is an option and all it takes is money is SUCH a relief.

The weight lifted off my shoulders from the feeling of helplessness was one I've been carrying both knowingly but also unknowingly since I was a teen. So thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking your time and the patience to really write this out in detail. You have really helped me in ways I didn't realize were possible.

 

[laxgirl88]

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Hi guys! I've been visiting this thread for quite some time now and finally decided to join in. I'm a 25 yo male who's got his fair share of plagiocephaly. I'm not sure about the severity of it as I haven't had it checked out since my country doesn't offer any treatment i think (not that I'm aware of). I'll post a few pictures of myself so you get an idea and would hope if you guys could share yours as well. I've always wondered whether this condition has any effects on your brain in any way or is it just visual. I do hope to one day get bone cement implant but what could be my options for the face? as you can see the right side of my face sticks out(temporal region, cheekbone, bossing on forehead( that arch bone sticks out more than the left) ). What could be the possible solution for the face? in terms of psychological effects, I've been doomed every since I graduated highschool. My self esteem has dropped significantly and i've developed a massive insecurity. I used to do well in highschool (in terms of girls and all) but now I feel like i've lost it all. This might be all in my head(pun intended) but I can't stop myself from having such thoughts no matter what. The fact that this couldve been prevented drives me nuts and I always think about what could've been if I had a normal head. Society puts a lot of emphasis on how you look. Normalcy is taken for granted by so many people who are not affected by this. It would be an understatement to say that my work life is affected because I can't seem to lose focus on this issue to focus more on my career. Well thats pretty much it. Hope this opens up a more open dialogue between all of us. Cheers!

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You seriously look great!
I can understand your insecurities with the back of your head becuase I go through them as well, but I assure you that whatever you notice on your face is not noticeable to everyone else.

I totally understand that you see it; I have that too. But develop a sense of comfort that only YOU notice it and that even if someone does notice it (likely only after you point it out), it's so insignificant a difference. No one is symmetrical : ) Additionally, the back of your head is round enough that to a normal personal, it is not noticeable. (and you seem to have a good head of hair which is great at covering that - my suggestion? keep your head of hair as long as possible. Get good preventative hair loss shampoo and take vitamins/get good nutrients to have healthy hair (shampoo with biotin, etc.; do some research on what is best). Also, you are Caucasian so it's less noticeable with your facial features.

Know from your own personal experience that you did once do well with girls in HS. Now not so much; so what changed? Certainly not your head. But your headspace. Work on that! And all will be fine. There are more important thing about YOU that make you special and a guy that girls wanted to be around - on top of that, you're clearly a good looking guy! Once you realize this, things will fall into place. : ) Don't let this hold you back in living your life. I'm 30 turning 31 soon and I didn't. Emotionally it has been a drag but I still enjoy life. We are not that much different in age but trust me when I say 25 is still young so dont waste your years on letting this hold you back.

As for side effects on brain? I think maybe only very severe cases but your head is pretty normal so, yes, probably on aesthetic. HOWEVER, please know that our brains are forming until like 27 or something...your personality. I can safely say the person I was at 25 compared to 27 compared to now, 30/ almost 31? TOTALLY DIFFERENT. My point here is to BE CONFIDENT. BE SATISFIED WITH YOURSELF. LIVE. You had it once in high school and you've lost it since becuase of your insecurities. But it's back there somewhere. Find it again. Because it is going to shape who you are and your brainspace.

You are handsome and have a lot to offer. Don't forget it! : )

 

[blueberry_bagle]

Wow, didn't know back of head augmentation is possible.... amazing technology

 

[yul19]

hello everyone
I had so much insecurities due to my flat head and it gives me so much relief to know that there is a surgery for that and that so many people can relate to that.
whoever is thinking of doing and who eventually did.Please do post about your results and feedbacks.it is really comforting to read how it impacted your life.i myself am thinking of it but the money aspect and time is still a limiting factor.

 

[dph007]

Hi Ashly117, how are you? someone mentioned that skin extension is necessary before the procedure. I thought in your case that the procedure was done without any such intervention. Is this frequent? do you now anything about skin extension? Also I meant to ask you how does the skin at the back of your head feel, is it a little tight?? Thanks for your help!!

 

[ericks19]

Hey Alex 117, i read your about your head augmentatiojn in Korea with the before and after pictures and it was great. I would like to ask did you or have you had any side effect after that?

 

[prajith]

Olliejay said: ↑

I'm from Florida. I'll be coming by way of Philippines though as I'm heading there after my deployment is up late Dec . You?

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Hi, I'm from India. I'm here in philippines already. I feel insecure in shape of my flat head on both sides. I too decided to go on surgery for having normal head shape as like others. I like to meet u personally here in philippines that we shall gather some ideas to move on next step. U can also contact me on hangouts or my kik id: Prajith.