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Lotsajunkie said:
I was keen to head to Korea for ps and started researching online before I found this thread. It contained many useful information for people new to ps and is also a good place to buddy up before you head to a foreign land alone, for probably a life changing moment of your life. At least it was for me.

So I headed to Korea with a forumer on Sept 18 and was all excited about being able to come back from Korea, looking prettier and all. We had a list of clinics in mind and had already booked consultations for the entire day of Sept 19. 1st on our list was Grand, and like most people who had shortlisted Grand as one of their options, it had performed surgeries on celebrities although mostly on facial contouring, as well as their impressive before and after results that they showcase on their website and those you can find on YouTube. So with anticipation, i headed to Grand at 10am. I was tired from traveling the night flight but still mustered enough energy to sit through the consultation and waiting time to finally get to see the doctor. Sales s taff were determined to keep you there till you decided to have surgery with them. They kept negotiating with you in terms of pricing, repeating how famous their doctor is and so therefore his schedule is tight, so if I want surgery the next day, I had to decide fast, and how I should not visit other clinics as I'll be wasting time etc... All the sales tactics to make me commit with them.

In my mind, I did like the doctor, as he took time to explain to me through a translator how he will improve my appearance. I told him how I wanted my eyes and nose to look and even showed him pictures. He listened patiently. He communicated with me patiently and told me why I will not be able to achieve the results I wanted as the picture I've showed him, and how he will give me a look more suited to my current structure of my face. I listened intently, and I agreed with his comments. It all did make sense to me. The doctor seems to know what he is doing and gave me sensible advice. The translator spoke fluent English and I had no problem delivering my message across, and she seems empathetic too. I thought all was perfect. And it did help that I already had a good impression of Grand while doing research on them. Price was negotiated to my budget. I had wanted to go on and visit other clinics for a 2nd opinion, just for security that I will make a right choice, but Grand kept saying I needed to make a decision fast else I may not get to operate the next day due to the surgeon's tight schedule. So after an hr of cooling off period over lunch, I came back to Grand and made my payment. Afterall, I really didn't want to risk visiting the other clinics on my list and ended up coming back to Grand and not have a surgery time the next day. I needed to have surgery the next day, as I will leave Korea in exactly 7 days, just enough time to remove stitches.

I will get ptosis correction, lowering of my eyelids, revision rhinoplasty and fat grafting to my forehead. I was scheduled for surgery at 1pm but did not get into the operating theatre till 2pm. Everything seemed like a rush, I was feeling scared and my English translator was not there. I had no one to express my fear to, everyone speaks Korean and no one will understand what I say nor even bother with how I feel. I consoled myself and told myself, heck, I will be asleep soon on GA and when I wake up, I'm on my way to a prettier me. So I told myself there was nothing to fear.

To cut down on the emotional roller coaster i went through the past week while healing, yes, it wasn't the best healing experience I had since I was in a foreign land all swollen and had to be eating Korean food everyday which I absolutely grew sick of, I'm 11 days post op. Till today, my eyes are still unbalanced. 1 eye has fully opened to reveal the entire iris while the other eye is still half opened. I'm feeling quite traumatized as I can't go out to face people and I can't go back to work. People have told me this is normal and may take 2-3 weeks to balance up, but a half opened eye to become fully opened suddenly?? I kind of doubt it, although I still hope for a miracle. I dread having to do a revision for this and if the results is not improving in this few days and weeks, I feel I've jeopardized my life with a silly decision to undergo surgery.

I was not ugly to begin with, I consulted a local surgeon and he told me not to meddle with my face as he felt I was pretty and had no need to undergo anymore surgeries. I was happy with what i have too but i wanted perfection. He warned me that Korea has many fatalities and unreported failed procedures that are kept hush hush as he frequently travel to Korea for conventions. I still went ahead despite his warning. Am I now reaping the results of my own ignorance and stubbornness despite well intended advice? I have regrets but I still cross my fingers everyday and hope for the best.
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Lotsajunkie,

I am so sad to hear this. I really do hope that your face will get better soon. =(
It must be very difficult to be going through this dramatic time in your life and I really appreciate you sharing this burden with us.
 
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Emisa said:
Thanks, NYCAngel..:smile1:

I am not sure how long it last..but it is still there as much as I want to get rid of some. Before u go for it, ask the doctor if it will make yr face stiff for a while, or how long? If u hv to meet people often, u might not like a visible change in yr face coz pple cld tell u did something. Forehead fat graft would be good though. If u dun like it, u cld use yr fringe to cover up.

Oh, n if u want it to last, I was told to go for 2nd grafting. Planning to go in march which hopefully till then, my facial swelling will subside completely n a better candidate for it. I sure will ask dr this time if I shld be expecting stiff facial expression, n if the answer is yes, I will just for for forehead only.
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Emisa thank u for sharing everything u looked really great^^ btw u've mentioned that you still have a stiff expression... How does it look when you laugh ? Would you mind to take a picture of u smiling ?
 
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Hi ladies,

So I'll be flying to Korea this Wed (Oct 3rd) for a nose job. I made a consultation appointment on Fri (Oct 5th) and then going straight into surgery after. I know, its crazy! But my girlfriend who lives in Korea had her eyes and nose done at BK w Dr. Kim Byong and she looks great! Oh and her sister got her nose and eyes done there as well :)

My gf's experience wasnt bad at all, she said she wasnt in too much pain during the recovery process but she did complain that it took about 3 weeks for the swelling to go down.

Anyhow, I'll give you guys an update on the surgery and the recovery process. Please wish me luck! and feel free to send any questions. I know this a huge investment on time and money so I would like to help answer any questions if i can :)
 
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CocomoMadness said:
Minniemintmint,

WOW!!!! Your nose looks excellent!!!!!!!! I am speechless... Which clinic did you go to and how much was the procedure? Did you get anything else done?? =)

Thanks in advance for sharing!
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Hi :D the clinic I went to called " Chanel" clinic, I usr silicone with ear cartilage, that cost me 2500 AUD :) I only did nose job lol, but plan to do cheek bone as well, will consultation first lol
 
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Hi guys, it's been a looonngg time since I visited this website. Last time I was here, I think there was less than 150 pages. o_O So, as you can imagine, I'm a little overwhelmed with the 400+ pages of posts. I should go back and read through all the pages, but I can't seem to bring myself and my eyes to do all that reading. So I would really appreciate it if anyone knew any good plastic surgery clinics/hospitals for the following surgeries. Price really isn't an issue, so long as my surgeon is experienced and well recommended.

1) V-line surgery
2) Jaw+mouth protrusion surgery
3) Hollow under eye surgery (would a fat graft fix this?)
4) Aegyo-sal/loveband eye surgery.

I'm so overwhelmed right now. There are sooo many clinics to pick from, but I don't know where to start. Help? :(
 
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marir said:
Hi guys, it's been a looonngg time since I visited this website. Last time I was here, I think there was less than 150 pages. o_O So, as you can imagine, I'm a little overwhelmed with the 400+ pages of posts. I should go back and read through all the pages, but I can't seem to bring myself and my eyes to do all that reading. So I would really appreciate it if anyone knew any good plastic surgery clinics/hospitals for the following surgeries. Price really isn't an issue, so long as my surgeon is experienced and well recommended.

1) V-line surgery
2) Jaw+mouth protrusion surgery
3) Hollow under eye surgery (would a fat graft fix this?)
4) Aegyo-sal/loveband eye surgery.

I'm so overwhelmed right now. There are sooo many clinics to pick from, but I don't know where to start. Help? :(
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if you are just depending on what other suggest where you should go
or to which clinic is the best, and depend on it
i would say, just bet your luck
Its your face u should do your own research
i have read almost every post, did a research for 1,5 year
and went to seoul, but when i was there
because the clinic also give other suggestion
i was still confused and could not make a decission about
mine cheek and jaw.
and if i look at your list, its not a short list
 
#6,668
marir said:
Hi guys, it's been a looonngg time since I visited this website. Last time I was here, I think there was less than 150 pages. o_O So, as you can imagine, I'm a little overwhelmed with the 400+ pages of posts. I should go back and read through all the pages, but I can't seem to bring myself and my eyes to do all that reading. So I would really appreciate it if anyone knew any good plastic surgery clinics/hospitals for the following surgeries. Price really isn't an issue, so long as my surgeon is experienced and well recommended.

1) V-line surgery
2) Jaw+mouth protrusion surgery
3) Hollow under eye surgery (would a fat graft fix this?)
4) Aegyo-sal/loveband eye surgery.

I'm so overwhelmed right now. There are sooo many clinics to pick from, but I don't know where to start. Help? :(
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You should definitely go back and try to read some.. maybe 100 pages or so? lol. A lot of people have gone recently and documented their experiences which of course has been very helpful!

I don't think anyone on here has had loveband surgery if I remember correctly... when are you going?
 
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marir said:
Hi guys, it's been a looonngg time since I visited this website. Last time I was here, I think there was less than 150 pages. o_O So, as you can imagine, I'm a little overwhelmed with the 400+ pages of posts. I should go back and read through all the pages, but I can't seem to bring myself and my eyes to do all that reading. So I would really appreciate it if anyone knew any good plastic surgery clinics/hospitals for the following surgeries. Price really isn't an issue, so long as my surgeon is experienced and well recommended.

1) V-line surgery
2) Jaw+mouth protrusion surgery
3) Hollow under eye surgery (would a fat graft fix this?)
4) Aegyo-sal/loveband eye surgery.

I'm so overwhelmed right now. There are sooo many clinics to pick from, but I don't know where to start. Help? :(
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What is a Jaw+mouth protrusion surgery? Is it the same as the two-jar surgery? I believe most reputable clinics perform that now. Email them all and see how detailed their responses sound. If possible, call their English lines. Finally, book consultations with the ones that you feel most comfortable with, and visit them in person.

Keep in mind that facial bone surgery requires a one-month stay in Korea. So budget both money and time accordingly!
 
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CocomoMadness said:
Reneesyd,

I am just afraid that becuase they seem to be so popular, they will not take the appropriate amount of time to do a "foreigner's" procedure. I mean if a celebrity's face is on the line, I am assuming, they would take a great deal of time and effort... I am just not sure if they will with mine as well... I just hope they're not so busy and flocked with patients that they rush through procedures.... =S

I have never heard of lip procedures other than injections to make them look more "plump." Actually... I recall my friend telling me about getting a little bit of liposuction around the corners of her mouth becuase she thought it made her look "puffy." Apparently, it didn't help much... She got it done in the U.S. However, I am not sure about turning the corners of your mouth up. Let me know more infomormation if you found out ^^
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Dear cocomoMadness
I gathered u r probably right. Maybe korean plastic surgeons only work for Korean celebrities and local. Foreigners seem to get a lot rush surgeries and rough post op care according to the feedback here . Maybe they only looking at the dollars :( sad ++ And honestly I am a bit scared and disapointed now! I was all so excited abt it!

Lip procedure :)
I am extremely unhappy abt my mouth as my mouth opening is very small , thin lips plus the corner of my mouth seems drooping a lil bit. So when I am tired or not smiling ,ppl constantly asking me: r u upset? I am not!! Hate it ><
I did some reasearch on this, there's a procedure called : mouth corner lift surgery which can treat my problem . However not many Australian surgeons offer this kinda of surgery . I did find an U.S surgeon Dr. Anthony Youn seems to be very experienced in this area. He based in Michigan. Has anyone ever heart of him. He was rated the top ten plastic surgeon in US. Any idea?
 
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Lotsajunkie said:
Hey babe, I'm actually quite traumatized by the whole surgery process. They tied me up before the surgery started and no one explained to me what it was for, and I definitely didn't expect that... I'm trying to stay positive and that the results will show very soon, but meanwhile since I can't go back to work due to my gruesome eyes, I've decided to detail my experience here... Will update once I get more positive results.

My nose seems to be doing good though, will be removing stitches in 3 days and hope the local surgeon doing it for me gives the thumbs up on my wound recovery! :)

The best part of this whole experience? To have made friends, and when you go through this seemingly difficult journey of healing together, the bonding seems to make you feel like you have known each other for so so long... Like old friends don't you think?
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Definitely! Especially before we both left to Seoul I remember all the emails we were sending eachother back and forth! Plus when you have finished the surgery you really feel you've gone through a lot! I really wish we had been able to meet up in Seoul, but the only time I had available was that time I asked to meet you at the station (before your surgery).. But nevermind. It's all done and over with. Its been three weeks since my nose surgery and it is still swelling a bit, but there's no bruising and I can breath fine. I'm also taking bromelain and vitamin c too. I've stopped taking arnica coz didn't think it helped me all that much.

It's weird.. The whole trip to Seoul and the surgery seems like a blur as I'm back at work now and no one seems to have noticed the new nose (which is a good thing I think)

Try not to think too much about when the swelling will go down etc. Just take your suppliments and do some walking everyday like its clockwork routine.
 
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kinkiyu said:
is it good to go alone when i am a foreigner? and i only know a bit of korean
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You're lucky you can speak a little Korean coz I found it a little be difficult when I was there three weeks ago. I like travelling on my own and usually have little problem with communication, but I did in Seoul! Maybe its because I wasn't really there for holiday and there for surgery. Luckily I met a few friends who spoke Korean so I was fine. When it came to eating at restaurants, it was good to be able to see pictures and point to say I'll have that - but after my surgery I didn't eat seafood, egg, chicken or beef so I had to sometimes swap things around to eat pork or fish, so thats when I felt the language barrier. If you already speak a little Korean you'll be fine! :-)
 
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