Are the staples visible? Did you feel them when they were still in your head? Because if not what if the doctor different than the surgeon who will operate on me leave one staple in by accident and gets infected? I worry a lot about things going wrong
My Journey with Back of Head Augmentation in Korea
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The staples are on the outside of your head so of course you can see them and feel them… I feel like if you are this paranoid you probably shouldn’t have surgery. It is a surgery, and its not a fun one. Its not for everyone. I had a problem that bothered me, I decided to do something about it not once but twice. For me it was worth it. I can’t say how it will be for you. You have to have your reasons but I assume you are on this thread for a reason. I can’t really give you advice on this type of thing other than its relatively simple procedure which also involves some recovery time. You should not do anything your not comfortable with, at the same time though, you would not be addressing an issue that has bothered you a long time and may continue to bother you. Either you do something about it, or you learn to live with it. That’s about all I can say.
Yeah, I think one should not try to find out by getting several punches and kicks on the back of the head haha. I'm not sure if it was already mentioned before, but how long does it take for the bone cement to become as hard as it gets so that you can sleep on your back e.g. without worrying about it? How long is the scar really noticeable? What shape has it in your case? (Cant even see it on your pictures, very nice). Just asking that because I'm balded. So would not be fun to have a thick reddish line all over the back of my head for more than a month
I'm still waiting for updates from S.Korea quarantine.. meanwhile I will get in contact with LPS. Many thanks for all your information so far!!
I worry but I'm not really paranoid. I've already had surgery before in a foreign country so this is nothing new to me, my head has always been a problem and I've been wanting to fix it for a long time I just have a lot of questions sometimes that need to be answered to feel better, thanks for the reply tho
I had a zoom call with them to ask questions. They mentioned the minimal amount of days you should stay is maybe 5 days? 1st day arrival, 2nd day consultancy and surgery, and 5th day for the post surgery check up to make sure there is no liquid of blood internally. and you can have staples removed locally where you live after 14 days - I am pretty sure there won't be too much complication since they are pretty chilled about that.
Hello everyone! is anyone planning to go to Korea next month? or have gone to Korea and had the surgery done with Dr. Song at Jogak. I am planning to have the surgery done with Dr. Song next month and its it kind of scary to travel there all by myself not knowing anyone. I did find a place to stay near by through Airbnb and the price is really reasonable. Dr. recommended i stay at the hotel near by and they are asking for almost $500 a night. I am planning to stay there until i get the stitches out, at lease 10 days. My concern is needing a ride here to and from the hospital and for other personal needs during my stay and also taking care of meals during my stay. If anyone with experience can share how you went about getting the rides, meals and converting dollars to Korean won so i can at least function while i stay there, id greatly appreciate it.
Hi Marioka. I am planning to go to korea next month and have the surgery done with Dr. song at Jogak. Would you mind share with us where you stayed, how did you take care of the meals and rides during your stay. Did you have to convert some of the money into korean won? if you did where did you do that? I am planning to stay there until i get the stitches out, at least 10 days. Greatly appreciate it if you can respond. Thank you.
Hi, 500$ is rather the price for 7 to 10 nights in any regular hotel near the clinic (I checked booking.com)
Anyway, congratulations and good luck for your surgery ! Keep us posted with the results
Can i know how long it took for Line PS to contact you back after you filled out the form in order to be able to have a video consultation? I sent mine back the same day, been 2 weeks and still no response even after I called. Makes me think they don't want me to go because I'm not in the states........
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No, I absolutely do not think so. They responded to me very fast after I've sent them the formula and pictures of me (I live in Germany). Maybe they really just missed / forgot about your mail. Send them a friendly reminder. I already got an appointment for video consultation in 6 days.
My gut feeling still roots for Dr Song and Jogak, but this damn quarantine is causing me much trouble. There is no quarantine anymore for those who are vaccinated now, but my 2nd vaccination was more than 180 days ago and I dont plan to get a booster (its so ridicolous since booster doesnt save you from getting invected anyways..). However.. I stay patient and work on solutions
Wow I called and sent a friendly reminder and asked if they preferred more clear pictures of me but no answer. I'll message again. I would go to Korea too but I also can't go due to my country still being on the suspended list. thank you for replyingNo, I absolutely do not think so. They responded to me very fast after I've sent them the formula and pictures of me (I live in Germany). Maybe they really just missed / forgot about your mail. Send them a friendly reminder. I already got an appointment for video consultation in 6 days.
My gut feeling still roots for Dr Song and Jogak, but this damn quarantine is causing me much trouble. There is no quarantine anymore for those who are vaccinated now, but my 2nd vaccination was more than 180 days ago and I dont plan to get a booster (its so ridicolous since booster doesnt save you from getting invected anyways..). However.. I stay patient and work on solutions
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Same situation. I consider going with the 7-day quarantine anyway, where I'll be working remoteMy gut feeling still roots for Dr Song and Jogak, but this damn quarantine is causing me much trouble. There is no quarantine anymore for those who are vaccinated now, but my 2nd vaccination was more than 180 days ago and I dont plan to get a booster (its so ridicolous since booster doesnt save you from getting invected anyways..). However.. I stay patient and work on solutions
@donewithit2021 does the procedure fill in the sides of the back a bit ? In other words, do you see a difference when posing 3/4 ?
Yeah, thats actually a good idea. When do you plan to go there? I should ask my employer about this (or just do it and tell them I feel a bit sick and thats why I need to stay "home"
). As long as you have some good wifi in a hotel it would still be a lot cheaper than going to LPS in LA. I have the video consulting with them tomorrow. Can give an update here whats my impression about them afterwards if you guys like.