For people who traveled to Korea for surgery, how long did you stay after the procedure?

for those who flew to Korea specifically for surgery, how long did you stay after?

I’m trying to plan my trip and not sure how much extra time I should leave after the procedure. I obviously don’t want to fly home too early, but also don’t want to sit around in Seoul for 2 weeks if it’s unnecessary lol

did you stay until stitches were removed / final checkup? and how many days after surgery did you feel comfortable flying again?

would be helpful to hear what others actually did

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u/Sonhk_818 — 11 days ago

Under eye online consultation update

Quick update from my post last week about my under eyes
I already booked an in-person consultation with theuk Plastic Surgery, but I was too curious about what kind of surgery they might actually recommend for me lol
so I asked if I could do a video consultation first just to get a rough idea before going in, and they agreed.
obviously I know they can’t properly diagnose everything through a screen, but it was still helpful to hear what they noticed and what options they were considering.
I’ll probably make another update after the in-person consultation and see if their recommendation changes at all.

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u/Sonhk_818 — 1 month ago

What would you guys do for my under eyes?

been thinking about doing something for my under eyes for a while
not sure if this looks more like something that needs fat repositioning, lower bleph, or if i should just leave it alone lol
I’m in my 30s so I don’t really want to overdo anything, just want the area to look a bit less tired
anyone had something similar before? what did you end up doing?

u/Sonhk_818 — 1 month ago

Anyone had issues with filler for nasolabial folds?

was considering filler for my nasolabial folds but then I started reading about filler migration and now I’m kinda worried lol
does filler around that area actually move over time? or is this more of a rare thing / injection technique issue?
never had filler before so honestly don’t know much about it
anyone who’s had it done for nasolabial folds, how has it held up? especially after a year or two

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u/Sonhk_818 — 2 months ago

filler vs fat grafting for nasolabial folds in men?

Been thinking about doing something for my nasolabial folds but can’t decide between filler and fat grafting.
I’m a guy in my 30s and mostly just want them softened a bit, not completely gone or looking too “filled.”
Filler seems easier but I keep hearing fat grafting can look more natural long term… then again the results seem less predictable?
any guys here tried either one? especially curious about how natural it looked after everything settled

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u/Sonhk_818 — 2 months ago
▲ 457 r/seoulhiddengem+1 crossposts

of course Korea has a Krispy Kreme vending machine 😂

spotted this at a train station
apparently even Krispy Kreme comes out of a vending machine here lol
Korea really said everything needs to be available 24/7

u/Sonhk_818 — 2 months ago

found the silver lining in a Korean market

Took this while walking through a traditional market in Korea.
Never thought I’d describe a bunch of fish as beautiful but… look at that silver 😅
they were literally shining under the market lights.
probably the most literal silver lining I’ve seen in a while lol

u/Sonhk_818 — 2 months ago

Any guys done facial fat grafting for under-eyes / smile lines? (Thick skin question)

Late 30s M here. I’m looking into fat grafting specifically for my under-eye area and nasolabial folds, but I have fairly thick skin.
My main concern is whether having thicker skin affects the final look—like whether it absorbs the fat too much or makes the area look heavy instead of smooth.
Has any guy with thicker skin gone through with this for those areas? How was the retention, and did it look natural once the swelling went down?
Appreciate any real feedback before I book a consultation. Thanks!

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u/Sonhk_818 — 2 months ago
▲ 16 r/zurich

spotted a pretty cool Hangul sign in Zürich

Walked past this today and had to stop for a second.
As a Korean, it’s always fun randomly seeing Hangul out in the city.
Made me wonder… are there any other shops around Zürich using Hangul on their signs? Doesn’t have to be a Korean restaurant either.
Would be fun to check them out if there are more.

u/Sonhk_818 — 3 months ago

convenience store run 😌

Back in Korea for a bit and immediately went for this.
Shin Ramyun Black + beef Jeonju triangle kimbap.
Probably my favorite convenience store combo.
What’s yours?

u/Sonhk_818 — 3 months ago
▲ 998 r/germany

Munich has its own pedestrian traffic light design too?

I knew Berlin had its famous Ampelmännchen, but I didn’t realise Munich had its own pedestrian signal design until I spotted this one.
I haven’t been to that many German cities yet, but one thing I’ve really enjoyed is how different cities seem to have their own little design quirks. Even something as ordinary as a traffic light can have a bit of local character.
Are there any other German cities with unique pedestrian signal designs or interesting street signage worth looking out for?

u/Sonhk_818 — 3 months ago
▲ 613 r/Munich

probably the coolest thing I saw in Munich

I knew about the Eisbach surfers before visiting, but seeing it in person was something else.
The idea that you can surf right in the middle of the city is just crazy to me.
I kept thinking… imagine finishing work (or even going out during your lunch break), catching a few waves, and then going back to the office.
That has to be one of the coolest city lifestyles I’ve ever seen.
Honestly, I spent way longer watching than I expected.

u/Sonhk_818 — 3 months ago

So happy to find Okdongsik in Paris

Been a few years since I last had Okdongsik, and it’s still one of my favorite Korean restaurants.
I happened to be in Paris for work and realized they had a location here, so I had to go.
Honestly… I was a little worried it wouldn’t taste the same, but it was exactly how I remembered it. Clean, comforting, and one of those meals that doesn’t need to do anything fancy.
It was one of those meals that instantly took me back.
Really happy I got to have it again after all this time.

u/Sonhk_818 — 4 months ago

German learners, how do you instinctively separate "von" and "ab"?

I’m currently learning German, and I’m really struggling to grasp the practical difference between von and ab.
In my native language, both are translated to the exact same word ("from / starting from"), which makes it incredibly frustrating when trying to speak or text in German. I always hesitate for a few seconds trying to decide which one to use.
I know the basic textbook rule that von usually pairs with bis (von A bis B), and ab is often used for a starting point in the future (ab morgen). But in real-life conversations, it doesn't always feel that simple.
Do native speakers have a specific "vibe" or mental image for each word? And for fellow learners, how did you train your brain to naturally pick the right one without overthinking it every time?

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u/Sonhk_818 — 4 months ago

My Korean friend just introduced me to a whole new world of kimchi 🍚

A Korean friend brought back some side dishes from Korea and shared a few with me, and honestly I’m way more excited than I expected 😅

I got green onion kimchi (pa-kimchi), perilla leaf kimchi, gungchae, and gat kimchi.

I’ve had regular cabbage kimchi and pa-kimchi before, but the other three are completely new to me.

To be honest, before this I didn’t realize there were that many different kinds of kimchi and banchan. Growing up, kimchi was basically just “kimchi” in my head.

Now I’m staring at my fridge wondering what meal I should make to go with all of these.

Especially curious about the perilla leaf kimchi and gat kimchi. The smell alone is already making me hungry lol.

What’s your favorite way to eat these?

u/Sonhk_818 — 4 months ago
▲ 29 r/zurich

Can people actually play basketball here?

walk past this spot pretty often and always wonder the same thing

is this actually a playable court or more of an art installation / “technically a court” situation? lol

looks cool for sure, but between the pillars, fencing and everything around it, i can’t imagine playing a proper game there

has anyone here actually played on it?

just curious every time i walk by 😄

🏀👀

u/Sonhk_818 — 4 months ago
▲ 63 r/zurich

Ok yeah… feels like summer finally arrived in zurich

Yesterday actually felt like real summer for the first time in a while

sun’s out, everyone suddenly outside again, trams full, people already sitting by the water lol

kinda feels like it’s finally time to go swimming again
might need to dig my fish bag out of storage soon 🐟

zurich really becomes a different city once the weather flips like this

u/Sonhk_818 — 5 months ago

Little typography moments from annecy, france

was walking around annecy recently and kept stopping to take photos of random lettering lol

nothing super famous or “designed” in a graphic design book kinda way
just small stuff on storefronts, old signage, boats, galleries etc

but france really has this way of making even ordinary type feel cinematic somehow

especially loved the contrast between the elegant script signage and the more awkward modern sans serif stuff nearby
feels very human and unpolished in a good way

anyway just wanted to share a few little typography moments i found around the streets there

sometimes inspiration is literally just walking around with your phone half out of your pocket

u/Sonhk_818 — 5 months ago

Finally started using those medicube devices my wife bought and never used lol

My wife bought a couple of those medicube devices a while ago and they were basically just sitting there untouched

at some point i looked at them and thought… this stuff was way too expensive to just collect dust lol

so now i’m trying to actually follow one of the beginner routines they recommend

right now i’m doing something like:

sun / tue → booster pro
mon / sat → air shot
wed → derma shot

then taking breaks in between because honestly doing this every day already feels like a job 😭

still super early so i can’t really say i see a huge difference yet
but i guess doing something is probably better than doing nothing

anyone here actually stick with these long enough to notice results?
curious if it’s one of those things where changes sneak up on you over time

if i end up noticing anything i’ll probably make another post later on

u/Sonhk_818 — 5 months ago

hey, planning a trip to korea later this year and thinking of going a bit outside the usual seoul/busan route

I’ve been looking into the jeolla region (gwangju, yeosu, mokpo) and it seems like people always mention food first when talking about that area

I’ve already been to seoul, busan, and gyeongju before, so this time I’m more interested in something a bit slower, more local vibe

one thing I came across was that different regions in korea have their own style of kimchi (kinda like regional food differences in italy), and jeolla-do seems to have a strong reputation for that

so I’m curious:

is the kimchi there actually noticeably different from other parts of korea? or is it more subtle?

also for those who have been to gwangju / yeosu / mokpo:

how did you find those places overall?

worth spending a few days in each, or better to focus on one or two?

I’m mostly into food, walking around, and just taking things slow rather than rushing through tourist spots

would appreciate any thoughts 🙏

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u/Sonhk_818 — 6 months ago