r/SeoulPlasticSurgery

hi guys I had a skin pinch + fat transfer 7 weeks ago. last 2 photos are my before. I have these weird inner corner bumps and lots of texture under my eyes still. i had my consult and the doctor said they will go away but in the last 5 weeks there’s been no changes in those inner corner bumps. I love wearing makeup and it makes it look even more textured and bumpy. I paid a lot of money and it just makes me nervous that u didn’t get my full desired results. he is way more on the conservative side but i dunno if he took enough of my loose skin off. im going through the gigs some other insight would be good.

I promised i'd update you all once i was fully healed, and here it is! It's been a while since my under eye fat repositioning and fat graft, and all the swelling is finally gone.

I realized I actually forgot to attach the "before" photo in my last post, so I'm uploading both the before and after pictures here for you guys to see the contrast!😂 I'll also leave a link to my previous post here if you want to check it out : https://www.reddit.com/r/SeoulPlasticSurgery/comments/1td4d58/finally_did_something_about_my_under_eye/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Looking at the photos now, I seriously wish I had done this sooner. The deep hollows and dark circles are completely gone, and I don't look permanently exhausted anymore😊 I can actually take photos now without worrying about the lighting or having to heavily edit my under eyes.

The recovery took a little bit of patience, but it was 100% worth it. For anyone who was hesitating like I was, I highly recommend finding a good doctor and just going for it.

Let me know what you guys think, and feel free to ask if you have any questions about the recovery or the process!

Hi, it’s been 5 months! These photos were taken without makeup or contact lenses. I’m about 5 months post op now, and I feel like most of the swelling is already gone. One of my favorite things about getting DES is that makeup applies so much better now.

Out of all the cosmetic procedures I’ve had so far, not that I’ve had many, this has probably been one of the most satisfying in terms of cost versus results. The ptosis correction also helped a lot with the sleepy look my eyes used to have, and my eyes appear much brighter and more defined now.

There’s no visible scarring, recovery was relatively quick, and overall I’m really happy with the result. It may look like a subtle change, but it improved the features I was personally insecure about, so I’m very satisfied with the result. My pre op photos are here. https://www.reddit.com/r/SeoulPlasticSurgery/comments/1piwjz4/nonincisional_double_eyelid_surgery_ptosis/

Just wanted to give a quick 2 month post-op rhinoplasty update since I spent sooo much time reading these before surgery lol.

This procedure was part of a promotion/collab, but all opinions are completely my own and I wanted to give an honest update on my experience so far.

Overall, recovery has honestly been way easier than I expected. Bruising and pain were minimal for me, and most of the swelling has definitely gone down compared to the first few weeks. That being said, I still have days where my nose gets SUPER swollen and looks completely different depending on the day/time, especially in the mornings or after eating salty foods. The swelling fluctuation is very real.

One thing I still notice is stiffness when I smile. My nose/upper lip area still feels tight, and sometimes my smile looks a little stiff or unnatural to me. I’m hoping that improves as healing continues because I know I’m still very early in the process.

Aesthetically, I do think my result may have ended up a little more natural/subtle than I originally imagined. I go back and forth on it because some days I love how soft and natural it looks, and other days I wish there was a tiny bit more change/definition. My favorite part is my side profile now that makes me look more feminine. My nose bridge is also much more defined now. But I also know final results can take many more months, especially with swelling.

One thing I do wish was a little better was post-op communication/follow-up. I personally would’ve appreciated the surgeon/clinic checking in a bit more throughout recovery to ask how healing was going or how I was feeling post-op. Recovery has still been smooth overall, but I think that extra reassurance and communication would’ve made the experience feel even more supportive.

Overall though, recovery itself has been manageable, and I’m trying to trust the process and be patient with healing. Curious if anyone else still had stiffness/swelling at 2 months and when it started getting better for you guys?

Wanted to do another update since a lot of people messaged me after my earlier posts asking how things healed over time.

These photos are pre-op vs about 5 months post-op.
Overall, I’m really happy with how things have progressed. The biggest difference for me has been the jawline and neck. Before surgery my lower face looked heavier, especially from the side, and now everything just looks cleaner and more defined without looking fake or overly tight.

What I like most is that I still look like myself. Nothing looks “done” in person. Most people either don’t notice at all or just say I look more rested or healthier, which honestly was exactly what I wanted from this surgery.

Healing definitely takes longer than I expected though. At 5 months I still have some numbness and a little tightness around parts of the face and neck, but it’s been slowly improving month by month. Some areas still feel slightly firm under the skin too, which my surgeon said is normal and part of the internal healing process.

Compared to the 1-month mark, things look way more natural now. The swelling has gone down a lot, especially in the lower face, and everything moves and feels softer. Some weeks during recovery I actually felt more swollen than others, so healing definitely wasn’t perfectly linear. Patience was honestly one of the hardest parts.

I also gained around 10 lbs during recovery, so I think the jawline would probably look even sharper if I leaned down a little again later on.

At this point, most of what I notice now has more to do with skin texture and grooming rather than the facelift itself. My surgeon recently cleared me to start laser hair removal around the ears and neck area to clean up some of the beard growth there and make the contour look cleaner overall.

I’m also planning to work on skin texture later on once I’m further healed, but structurally I’m very happy with the results so far.

Overall, my experience with Ipche has been really positive and I’m glad I decided to do it.

Happy to answer questions if it helps anyone else researching facelifts in Korea.

If you’re thinking about getting surgery in Korea, the process can feel like a lot. I just finished my journey there and wanted to share how it went to help anyone else looking to do the same.

I used a medical concierge called Freqty, and my coordinator was Sumin. From the very beginning over WhatsApp, she was so fast at replying and super friendly. She handled all the bookings and made sure any questions I had for the clinics were answered right away.

I flew to Korea in early April, and Sumin booked my consultations at Topface, Braun, and Kowon. She was incredibly thorough. She didn't just translate, she actually explained what the doctors meant, gave me her honest opinion on each clinic, and even proactively helped me ask for discounts. She also helped me set up a skin booster session at a separate dermatology clinic.

Why I Chose Kowon & My Procedures
I ended up picking Kowon because I felt the most comfortable with the doctor there. During our talk, the doctor asked for reference pictures to see what I liked, but at the end of the day, I told him to just do what would suit my face best.

He took photos of my face and edited them right in front of me to show what I’d look like. He answered all my questions, and I just felt like we were a good match. We decided on a comprehensive plan to get the best result:

 Bridge & Tip: Diced costal (rib) cartilage for the nose bridge, and autologous costal cartilage for the tip.
 Tip Plasty & Bulbous Nose Correction: To refine the tip and shape it nicely.
 Alar Reduction: To narrow the nostrils and base.
 Lifting the Base of the Philtrum: To balance the overall proportions of my nose and upper lip.

Surgery Day & Experience
Sumin handled all my transport from the airport to the hotel and to the clinic.

Once I got to the clinic, I changed into surgery clothes and did a face wash. The staff took photos of my face for their internal reference, and then I went through all the risks, details, and aftercare instructions with the manager. After that, I had one last final consultation with the doctor to go over everything and answer any remaining questions.

When it was time for the OR, Sumin stayed with me to explain what the nurses were doing, which really helped my anxiety. Everything moved fast—disinfecting, prepping—and then I was asleep.

Recovery: What to Expect
Recovery was actually shockingly easy. My nose didn’t feel any pain at all immediately after the surgery! Since I used my own rib, I had to wear a rib brace for a week.

 The First 3 Days: This was the only "painful" part. I’d feel a sharp pain in my rib area if I moved the wrong way—like getting out of bed or shifting positions. On Day 3, when my nose packing was removed, I realized there was actually a drainage tube attached to the rib area to help with the blood. That tube was definitely what was causing the sharp pain whenever I tensed up or moved around. Once it was out, things got much easier.

 Getting Around: I had my surgery on Saturday, they removed my nose packing on Monday evening, and by Tuesday (Day 4), I was out exploring Seoul all day!

 Day 7 Milestone (Stitch Removal): Day 7 was when all of my stitches finally came off. The removal process was a bit of a mixed bag—the rib area just felt really ticklish when they took them out, but the nose area was actually a bit painful.

 Post-Op Congestion & Rib Healing: Because I have thick skin, I had quite a bit of swelling, so my nose was pretty congested. It took a full two weeks before the congestion finally started getting better. Now, at the two-week mark, my rib still feels a bit mildly sore in the morning when I get up, and in the evening after work, but I understand it takes a while to fully heal. I've also been trying to hold back from coughing or sneezing because I'm afraid it could damage the nose at this early stage, but when I do, the rib definitely feels painful!

The Team & Aftercare
The entire team at Kowon was very friendly, from the receptionist and manager to the nurses and the doctor. It felt like the perfect clinic for me because I could tell they actually cared about my well-being, which really calmed my nerves.

 Doctor & Nurse Care: The aftercare routine is very reassuring. After every single visit, once the nurse finished cleaning my nose or changing my plasters, the doctor would personally come into the room to review my nose and check on my progress. The nurses are also incredibly soft and careful throughout the process.

 Clinic Services & Walking: They offered to let me come in every single day for red light therapy to help the swelling go down faster. While that was a great option, I actually realized that just walking around a lot helped massively with the swelling and it probably helped my rib area heal up faster too by keeping the blood flowing.

 The Care Packages: Both the clinic and Sumin gave me gift bags. Sumin’s bag had pumpkin porridge, juice, electrolytes, gauze, and cotton buds. The clinic also provided all my post-op essentials, including ointment, scar gel, and silicone gel for the scars. It was a lifesaver because I didn't have to worry about food or searching for aftercare supplies. I basically relied on that for the first 2 days. I also brought my own protein shakes to help with the healing.

My Personal Tips for Recovery
If you are planning to do this journey, here are a few practical tips based on my experience:

 Book the Morning Surgery Slot: I highly suggest trying to request a morning slot for your surgery. I was told that the doctor only does a maximum of two surgeries a day, which is reassuring for focus, but because mine was scheduled for the afternoon, only the receptionist was still left at the clinic by the time I woke up from sedation. I wasn't rushed out at all, but I only realized everyone else had left once we walked out of the back. Booking a morning slot means you won't feel rushed and will have plenty of time to slowly wake up and get your bearings before the clinic closes.

 Bring a Travel Neck Pillow: Like many others have said, this is an absolute must. I am still sleeping using a neck pillow even after 2 weeks just to make sure I don't move around too much or accidentally roll over during my sleep.

 Gauze Tape for Sleep: Even now at the two-week mark, I am still using gauze tape below my nostrils before going to bed. It acts as a safety barrier so I don't accidentally scratch or dig my nose while I'm asleep.

 Nose Cast for Glasses: I was incredibly grateful that the clinic let me keep my nose cast to wear after Day 7. Because I wear glasses, being able to put the cast back on meant I could wear them safely without putting any direct pressure on my healing nose bridge.

 Stock Up on Pumpkin Porridge/Juice: If you are traveling to Korea alone for surgery, definitely bring or stock up on packaged pumpkin porridge and pumpkin juice. You will absolutely need it for those first few days when you aren't up for walking around to find food.

 Hold Off on Body Showers at First: I tried to do a body shower on Day 2, and it was my worst mistake. Because it was early May, the nighttime temperature was quite cold. My body tensed up from the chill, which triggered incredible pain around my rib where the drainage tube was still attached. Wait until the tube is removed on Day 3—after that, I could shower with zero pain!

My progress before and after: 
You can refer to the pictures below to see the progress. I’ve attached the front view taken right after surgery alongside my baseline photo, Day 7, and Day 16 post-op to show how the shape is coming together as the initial swelling starts to drop.

Before: https://imgur.com/gallery/VRQPeKB
After: https://imgur.com/gallery/RDE7Oa5
Day 7: https://imgur.com/gallery/q27gE93
Day 16: https://imgur.com/gallery/wqOPp0q

Final Thoughts & Cost Value
Before booking, I’ve read reviews saying that Kowon is on the more expensive end, but honestly, I think it’s completely worth it. You are getting one of the top doctors, I never felt any pain at my nose initially (just some soreness at the rib), and by Day 4, I was already out exploring the country instead of being stuck in the hotel room.
Even though there is still some swelling at the bridge and the tip, at just two weeks post-op, I am already very happy with the results. Nothing has gone wrong so far, and I genuinely feel more confident in myself.

The whole process was incredibly smooth, with very little pain and minimal overall swelling. My honest thoughts are that at 2 weeks post surgery, I would still highly recommend people to do their surgery at Kowon, as my experience there was absolutely incredible. If you’re going to Korea, having a coordinator like Sumin from Freqty is a total game changer. I’m really happy I went with Kowon, the doctor was great and the entire experience felt completely smooth, safe, and supportive.

I will keep updating this thread and share my recovery journey with you as things progress!

I think most of the swelling is gone now, so this is probably close to the final result. Before surgery, I had pretty bad asymmetry and ptosis, so honestly I’m more than satisfied with how it turned out. The scars are barely noticeable too. I had my surgery at Garnet 3 months ago.

Here are some photos of the swelling and recovery process from the first week after surgery.

https://www.reddit.com/r/SeoulPlasticSurgery/comments/1rd3hm0/incisional_ptosis_correction_and_epicanthoplasty/

For those of you with incisional ptosis correction or upper blepharoplasty surgery, how long did it take for the incision line/scar to disappear?

Mine is 7 weeks post op & is slightly darker - should I be concerned? I wonder if I’m panicking too soon before it flattens and fades.

I currently use scaring cream & antibiotic once a day. Any additional tips is very welcome!

I have a cow lick front hair and it is Sooo hard to style. I asked chat gpt to ask me for some hair at front and I think I like it. What do you guys think worth it?

Also anyone know any good places to visit in Korea

Thank
You !!

Since my surgery was three months ago, here are the updates, even though it's not final yet.
My look is still evolving, but I love how it looks now. I did Body & Face Liposuction, but I think I'll split it into two different Post. This Post is dedicated for the Body Liposuction: Arms, Back and Tummy!

I finally ventured out for some padel coaching in week 10! My stomach still feels a little 'off' from the lipo, but look at this transformation. I’m so much leaner, and my muscles are still there! I do have some temporary bruising and discoloration on my arms and tummy. It’s a bit frustrating to deal with, but I’m not worried since I know it'll fade away soon.
 
Exilis treatments twice a month have been a total game-changer for my recovery speed. Pairing those with regular oil massages has helped me stay ahead of any fibrosis and keep my results smooth.
 
I’m feeling fabulous as I head into month three! The discoloration is visibly improving. While there are still some slight bumps on my lower abdomen, everything is moving in the right direction. Shout out to VIEW Hospital's doctor and team for their amazing work 🥺

Loving the skin I’m in. Achieving my body goals after my procedure has been an incredible joirney. I’ve never felt more aligned, confident, or in love with my body than i do right now. It feels amazing when people notice and conpliment how good I look, but the best feeling is knowing i did this for me!

Procedures + Cost

Face/neck lift
Platysmaplasty
Zygoma reduction
Upper blepharoplasty
Ptosis correction
Under-eye fat repositioning
Fat transfer to forehead and temples
Rejuran Healer

Total cost was 26 million KRW

Since this was such an extensive combination of surgeries, I was honestly very nervous about traveling overseas for it. Reading Reddit reviews beforehand really helped me prepare mentally, so I wanted to share my own experience.

Arrival + Consultations
The clinic picked us up directly from the airport and dropped us off at AC Hotel. I specifically chose this hotel because it was only about a 7-minute walk from DA, which made follow-up visits much easier.

That evening, I received a text from one of DA’s staff coordinators, Stan, letting me know he would meet me at the hotel the next morning. As promised, he arrived on time and walked us to the clinic for my scheduled consultations.
At the clinic, we also met Ellen and Eric. All three helped with logistics, paperwork, translations, lab work, CT scans, and coordinating appointments. Having coordinators available throughout the process made everything feel much less overwhelming.

I met separately with my facelift surgeon, contouring surgeon, and eye surgeon. All of the doctors were kind, professional, and never made me feel rushed during consultations.

Surgery + Overnight Stay

Surgery was scheduled for the following morning at 10 AM, and I was asked to arrive at the clinic by 9 AM. Stan met me that morning and walked with me to the clinic.

I was definitely very nervous once I got into the operating room, especially when they started the IV and connected me to all the monitors. My blood pressure was much higher than usual.

My eye surgeon came in first, and after that everything became a bit of a blur. They had explained beforehand that I would need to stay awake briefly during part of the eye procedure so the doctor could check symmetry by asking me to open and close my eyes. That’s honestly all I remember before the anesthesia fully took over.

The next thing I remember was waking up from general anesthesia while my hair was getting caught and pulled against the tight headband and bandages. I remember that being surprisingly painful, and it was honestly the only pain I distinctly recall during those hazy post-op moments.

After surgery, I stayed overnight at the clinic. The nurse on duty checked on me regularly, replaced my ice packs, and there was a call button by the bed if I needed assistance at any time. She was kind and attentive, though somewhat hands-off. When I needed to use the bathroom, I called for help and she accompanied me there, but I still had to get out of bed and walked on my own.

Stan also came in on Sunday morning to help with my discharge even though the clinic was technically closed that day. He had even picked up my prescriptions the day before since the pharmacy would be closed Sunday. He arranged transportation back to the hotel and carefully reviewed all of my post-op instructions with me.

Recovery + Post-Op Care
Recovery has definitely been challenging. The first 2–3 days were by far the hardest both physically and emotionally. Surprisingly, my bruising was fairly minimal considering the amount of surgery I had done, but the swelling has been significant, especially from the facial contouring and fat grafting procedures.

Post-op care included daily de-swelling treatments as well as hyperbaric oxygen chamber sessions, which I did three times during my stay. They even washed my hair on day 4, which honestly felt amazing after surgery.

Over the following two weeks, I had several follow-up appointments with my surgeons, and I met with each doctor twice during my time in Korea. They were all super nice and reassuring.

Eric regularly texted me to see how I was feeling throughout recovery, which I really appreciated. Blair was also one of the translators during my final doctor appointment, and she was very kind and friendly.

The only small negative for me was some confusion immediately after surgery regarding who my primary translator/contact person would be during recovery. After discharge, I didn’t see Stan or Ellen again in person during the remainder of my stay, so initially I wasn’t know who to contact regarding translations for upcoming appointments.

In the end, there were translators available during every follow-up appointment, so my concerns turned out to be unnecessary. However, I do think having that process explained more clearly ahead of time would help reduce anxiety for international patients.

Final Thoughts
I’m currently only on day 23 of recovery and still have quite a bit of swelling, especially around my eyes, but I’m gradually looking and feeling better each day, so it’s still too early for me to comment on my final results. My scars are also practically invisible already, though I’m still applying scar cream just in case.

After returning home, I requested a screenshot of my CT scan and Ellen promptly sent it to me, which I really appreciated.

Overall, I’m very grateful for the attentive care and smooth coordination throughout such a complex surgical journey abroad. Once more swelling goes down, I’ll hopefully post an updated review with more photos.

Hi! its my first post here, not sure if in doing this right but figured I would post my experience since I couldn't find many genuine reviews from 365mc for arm LAMS.

Right now im day 2 post op and I feel like my arms are balloons, extremely tender and swollen down to my forearms, surprisingly the tumescent fluid didn't leak out of my puncture points at night as they said it would - so it seems like that is why my arms are quite swollen

Here is a general overview of my experience including the pain! Which was the scariest part pre-op for me! And some tips for tolerating the surgery too!

Pre-op + Consultation:
- They will measure ur body fat first and then take a blood test
- They have lovely English translators who will accompany u the whole time, even in the surgery room and when going to the pharmacy afterwards
- They are very respectful, u get nipple covers and a cover up gown etc.
- My doctor could speak good english, and he made everything very clear

Surgery room:
- they take you into the room, and the doctor will tell you to remove your gown and he will draw on your body and plan out the procedure
- They let you choose the music you like, but for some reason the nurse later changed it back but you can probably ask them to change it again if that happens. You can also talk to the doctor during the whole procedure.
- Body Disinfectant
- The nurse will inject ur butt with 2 injections, one was antibiotic and the other was (I think) to protect from allergy or something- this was a bit painful she didnt do it very well, usually the will slap your butt before injecting which helps but she just injected it immediately, and quite high up. But that aside this process was ok.
- Then you lie down on your stomach

Operation:
- First 4 numbing injections, this is a little painful but tolerable, very fast.
- Then they will move on to the fat "melting" part which is the solution to make the fat suctionable. This was the bad part for arms, it lasts only about 10 mins on each side, mostly just feels uncomfortable and strange it only hurts for 30 seconds while he does the shoulder area, so just have to focus on the music and squeeze the massage roller they put in your hand and then its over! For this part pain is a 8/10 on my threshold
- The fat removal process was not painful necessarily, just extremely uncomfortable, and sometimes you feel a twang of sharp pain for a split second but overall I would say its a 4/10, not bad at all! Again its the brief suctioning of the shoulder area which is adding points for pain.
- I added a back fat removal as well, and ill be honest this part was the mist painful part but it's very quick about 10-15 mins for each side, having that in my mind got me through it. And it was only bad for about 4 mins on each side while he does the lower and deeper back.

My height and weight before was 51kg 164cm so my bmi was around 19, so i was already quite slim and if you have a higher bmi or fat to muscle ratio you wont feel much pain at all according to the doctor.

Some tips - the doctor said I did really well so maybe try these yourself too:
- Breathe in through your nose out through your mouth, and try to relax your neck, shoulders, jaw face etc. Think about relaxing each of these parts while they do the surgery it will help to distract your mind and reduce pain as its better when your muscles are relaxed too. For me I was doing yoga breathing and thinking about relaxing my feet then butt, thighs, back, arms all the way up to my eyebrows and top of my head - this was really helpful.
- use the massage rollers! Dont rub your fingers on the massage roller, I was rubbing the bumps on it it to distract myself which helped a lot too but this caused blisters and hurt so bad afterwards 😅 So just squeeze it with the opposite arm as hard as you want!
- Wiggle your toes/feet at the same time this also helps with distraction and leg circulation
- and the most important tip of all... remind yourself why you're doing it! Its only 1.5 hrs of your life, it will be over soon and you will look GORGEOUS!!

Overall, I feel so proud of myself now! Its the same feeling you get after running a big marathon. Im excited to see my results in 3 weeks 😊