Plastic Surgery Clinics in Korea ***read 1st post before posting***

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sshaw said:
I'm so happy to have found this thread! I'm Korean-American and am getting eyelid surgery in Seoul in October. I've never been to Korea before, but been saving for years, and I'm really nervous.

The subway seems really good. Should I try to get car service from my hotel to clinic, or is traffic bad and subway is faster?

Does anyone have any recommendations for where/who to get eyelid (pstosis) surgery?

Or, does anyone have any warnings for where/who to stay away from?

Here's the clinics I'm considering, I'd love any suggestions or opinions or advice:

  • Wonjin
  • Pitangui
  • Banobagi
  • JW
  • TL
  • Samsung Line
Also - the online consultations (via emailed photos) I've been getting have been mixed. Some say I need incision, some say I need non-incision. Does anybody have any experience with the non-incision methods for eyelid surgery?? The clinics say it is "rare" that they become "undone" but I don't know what rare means. I've saved SO long for this trip, that I don't want to end up with something that will fall out later. But, I also don't want to push for incision and have my eyes cut up if it's not necessary.
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I haven't emailed or had any communication nor first hand experience with Wonjin so this is only based on what I've found during my research. But based on what I have found, I would highly suggest you not going there. I'll provide you with links I've found:

1. User WishingStar posted her experience on this thread #880. She got eyelid surgery and well... you should just read it.

http://www.pchmeetings.com/docs/con...ics-korea-read-1st-post-before-864175-59.html

2. Miyake posted on her Facebook that a Korean patient died after a face surgery. Apparently it's well known that shadow doctors are common there and the doctor you have the consultation with is not the same doctor that performs surgery on you and you probably won't even know who the doctor that performed surgery on you is. Anyway, you can read her post here:

https://www.facebook.com/ngmiyake/posts/608343722627810

3. This article basically says Wonjin ruined a Chinese foreigner's face.

http://www.china.org.cn/china/2015-03/25/content_35148327.htm

Anyway, just do your research. Even if people are saying these things, no one can be absolutely sure how true it is as things you read online are often fabricated, exaggerated or just subjective. As for me, I'm definitely staying away from them.
 
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Hello everyone ^^ lurker on this thread/sub forum.

I'll be heading to South Korea first week of October from US before heading to Shanghai for business and stopping back by Oct 26.
I'm Korean so I usually do the consultation in Korean.

Last time I only consulted at Ruby (mostly for fillers and questions about face contour) and Cinderella clinic in Gangnam.

This time around I will be going back to Cinderella to get a better quote as well as Re-on Plastic surgery.

My main goals are for slimming the jaw line and contemplating on the pros and cons of a "quick/soft cheekbone reduction" or a 3D cheekbone reduction.
 
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Yoroshiku90 said:
Hello everyone ^^ lurker on this thread/sub forum.



I'll be heading to South Korea first week of October from US before heading to Shanghai for business and stopping back by Oct 26. I've decided during this time I will be consulting for the 2nd time for face contouring.

I'm Korean so I usually do the consultation in Korean.



Last time I only consulted at Ruby (mostly for fillers and questions about face contour) and Cinderella clinic in Gangnam.



This time around I will be going back to Cinderella to get a better quote as well as Re-on Plastic surgery.



My main goals are for slimming the jaw line and contemplating on the pros and cons of a "quick/soft cheekbone reduction" or a 3D cheekbone reduction.
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What is a quick soft cheekbone reduction?
 
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It is a method which encompasses the benefits of 3D and quick Zygoma.
-The incisional method creates favorable swelling time 3days to week.
-Local anesthesia. (Rather than general which some people do not want)
- creates softer edge of face line by reducing side as well as 45 degree angle Zygoma.
- 30 min process
 
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I hope this is not too off topic, as most clinics apply 10% surcharge for credit card, I am considering bring cash over.

I am a bit uneasy about bringing so much cash, if I live in a hotel, i can probably leave it in the safe while I head out. But if I decide to stay in a airbnb, i will either have to leave it there or bring it with me on person, which seem quite risky in both case.

How do you guys safe keep you money during the trip?
 
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sndream said:
I hope this is not too off topic, as most clinics apply 10% surcharge for credit card, I am considering bring cash over.

I am a bit uneasy about bringing so much cash, if I live in a hotel, i can probably leave it in the safe while I head out. But if I decide to stay in a airbnb, i will either have to leave it there or bring it with me on person, which seem quite risky in both case.

How do you guys safe keep you money during the trip?
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I was more worried about my money on the plane than in an AirBnB. Tbh I think there is more risk of theft in a hotel (because there are more people coming in and out of your room).

If you stay by yourself in an AirBnB you should be fine. Just wear your money on you on the plane so that you have it on your person at all times.

Having said all that Korea is very safe. Very low rate of petty theft.
 
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sndream said:
I hope this is not too off topic, as most clinics apply 10% surcharge for credit card, I am considering bring cash over.

I am a bit uneasy about bringing so much cash, if I live in a hotel, i can probably leave it in the safe while I head out. But if I decide to stay in a airbnb, i will either have to leave it there or bring it with me on person, which seem quite risky in both case.

How do you guys safe keep you money during the trip?
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traveller's cheque! just shove it in your wallet:)
 
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herecticx said:
hi guys was wondering when the next best low season is for ps in s.korea?

im unable to go in this year due to unforseeable circumstances was wondering if any of the earlier months in 2016 will be good to go?
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Avoid January and Seollal (Lunar New Year). Apart from that early in the year can be a good time to go. It's freezing in Seoul then so you can bundle up and not get funny looks for wearing hoodies / masks / scarves to hide your bandages:p
 
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Yoroshiku90 said:
It is a method which encompasses the benefits of 3D and quick Zygoma.

-The incisional method creates favorable swelling time 3days to week.

-Local anesthesia. (Rather than general which some people do not want)

- creates softer edge of face line by reducing side as well as 45 degree angle Zygoma.

- 30 min process
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Oh wow, sounds like something I'd be interested in. I hate my cheek bones as it protrudes out too much. It just doesn't look right. I have never looked into any type of zygoma reduction because I wanted to avoid another extra invasive procedure. How much does something like that cost on average?
 
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7Chanel7 said:
Oh wow, sounds like something I'd be interested in. I hate my cheek bones as it protrudes out too much. It just doesn't look right. I have never looked into any type of zygoma reduction because I wanted to avoid another extra invasive procedure. How much does something like that cost on average?
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I'm not 100% sure if I'm allowed to share prices and such on here about that so I'll message u privately. I'm pretty sure there's only one clinic which uses the soft Zygoma method, and it's still considered "quick" :)
 
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