Why South Korea vs. US?

[calabasasjo]

Also, which one do you think is more conservative and which more aggressive, the US or Korea?

 

[RaspberrySorbettina]

What are your thoughts for non-Asians getting plastic surgery - better in the US or Korea? I live in Asia so Korea is convenient for me to come to as often as once per year.

I think I've found some possibly really good clinics: View, JK and ASPS. In the US (LA Area) I like Eyesthetica (Dr. Samimi) and Wave (Peter Lee) but even in this latter place it seems like most of their customers are Asian! And they're even located in Korea Town, LA!

Anyone have any thoughts on this?

Hi! I’m not Asian either. For me, I only consider a clinic if A) they have a good reputation, B) they have English consultants, and C) I can find some Caucasian, Indian, or Hispanic BA pictures in their portfolio.

I am primarily considering Nana, DA, and View based on the above criteria. For me, getting PS in Korea is down to two factors: lower costs, and greater experience among doctors in working on young people. In general, too, I would say they are much more aesthetically aggressive than American doctors as well.

 

[Whitelotus356good]

even with the flight and hotel, the cost of doing it in Korea it’s still cheaper than in the US.

 

[calabasasjo]

I think my first stage is to get a lower blepharoplasty (not sure if I'll get a facelift but I could easily put it off till next year). So for comparison of costs for lower blepharoplasty, the US and Korea are only slightly different it seems?

 

[Jessicala]

Main reason is price lol… facelift in USA is 100k and in Korea is 20k.
Skilled Korean surgeons go to USA to win more money.

 

[3.14159]

Personally, the main reasons I'm going to Korea for plastic surgery is,
1. Price 2. Korean doctors have more experience with asian faces like mine, also offers better solutions that matches more eastern aesthetics 3. So I can travel and shop all together

 

[bxnrieu]

I feel more comfy doing surgery in Korea as they have more experience working with east/southeast Asian faces and bodies ^^ I won't entirely rule out other countries like the U.S. and Turkey but Korea is what I prefer as someone of Vietnamese descent ahahah.

Also as others said, I like Korean aesthetic better and the price is usually better over there.