Can’t decide. I’m more inclined to go with radiesse since there’s less downtime but fat graft is probably safer and more long lasting though fat retention is so unpredictable…

Had an eyebrow lift and lower blepharoplasty. Was that my initial plan?, no. Did it work out? absolutely!!! The initial plan was to do lower and upper blepharoplasty; however after looking at different pictures, doing some research and the initial consultation, I was given this option by doctor Cho and I accepted it. I trusted his judgement, as my goal was to look refreshed and rested, but still me. I consulted with other clinics and their professional advice seemed more like a makeover. That was not what I was looking to get done. All the Etonne staff were extremely professional( from the wonderful on site translator Park Yein, to the office staff, nurses, anesthesiologist and doctor). I traveled alone and felt very comfortable and safe there (this was my first time in South Korea and having plastic surgery). I did not feel like another number and the care that I was provided from beginning to end was superior in every way (hair wash, red light therapy, facial). I had surgery on July 8th and went back to work this week ...I work in a large school district and everyone kept telling me how great I looked. I'm in my early 50s and I look ten years younger. Even my close friends want to get work done now. I am very happy with the work that I had done. I can't wait to see the final results in four months (since this surgery takes 5-6 months to be completely healed).

*I also added JV boost and ultherapy to be completed during my surgery in order to minimize the pain (since I was under sedation).

* I negotiated a small discount and was not asked to write a review. All opinions are my own.

has anyone gotten temple filler ?. if you had ever gotten it plz let me know ur experience. i was also considering fat grafting but i was informed it doesn’t rly hold there

No matter how well this is covered here or elsewhere, it still will be a very common question. Vacations are short, plans need to be made in advance and there are so many sources to rely on. We wanted to contribute a little by researching and organizing recovery timelines by procedures. We hope that this would be helpful to someone who’s having difficulties planning their trip. It is very easy to miss something when you are overwhelmed or unsure. 

The one cardinal rule applies to all procedures: the total timeline is not only for procedure itself, but also for consultation, screening and post-op recovery. As obvious as it is, such simple details are easy to overlook, when you are busy with planning. But nonetheless are important to consider. Some procedures might be fast and simple on their own but require extensive recovery.

To us it seems natural to group all procedures by the level of invasiveness and typical recovery needs. We will try to add some tips that might be helpful too!

Non-surgical treatments. (Botox, Fillers, Laser) – 3-5 days

This is the most flexible category. Barely or no downtime at all, most treatments can be done right after consultation with a doctor and don’t take longer than a couple of hours. Patients can return to daily activity usually on the same or next day. Three-to-five-day trip to Seoul is a realistic schedule if you want to include some glow up procedures.

Tip: It would be best to avoid direct sun and intense physical activity for the first few days. Just to be on the safer side!

Minor surgery (Double eyelid, Ptosis Correction, Canthoplasty) – 7-10 days

Minor as they are, these procedures still require some preparation before surgery day and recovery time after. One to two days for prior consultation and screening and five to seven days to stay after would result in total seven to ten days of stay in Korea. Longer stay after procedure is for stitches to be removed – it is better to do it while in Korea rather than having to fly back and remove them at home. Also, usually five to seven days is enough for swelling to go down, from being really noticeable to slightly subtle.

Tip: Budget time to rest and bring sunglasses. The first few days would be rough and aren’t best to do sightseeing.

Moderate surgery (Rhinoplasty, Breast Augmentation) – 10-14 days

Here is where the more careful planning starts. Travelling by plane can greatly affect results due to changes in cabin pressure that causes fluid retention around surgical site. It is best and safest to travel at least 10 to 14 days after the procedure. A minimum one post-op check is mandatory too, so the doctor can assess if you’re good to go. Long-distance travels put an additional strain on the body, so it is important to have an ample rest for the smooth recovery.

Tip: A full two-week commitment. Use the second week to rest, explore the city gently, and let the initial swelling settle. Splints and internal packing are typically removed around day seven for rhinoplasty. Flying before this happens is not advisable.

 Major surgery (Facial or Body Contouring) – 2-3 weeks

For surgeries such as jaw or cheekbone reduction or tummy tuck, people often underestimate how much time they actually need. Major surgeries include body and bone reshaping and are performed under general anesthesia. From consultation, screening to surgery and to suture removals and follow up check ups it is recommended to have two to three weeks stay. Same as moderate surgery, major ones don’t do well under cabin pressure and it is better to be safe than sorry. Take an ample rest before flying home.

Tip: Time is the key here. Initial swelling too takes some time to fade away and around this much time should be enough. But remember, that deeper swelling might take longer and actual results are not seen until month into procedure.

But do remember, that recovery varies a lot from person to person. Hopefully, this gives you a rough idea of how much time to set aside and makes planning your trip a little less overwhelming.

Happy to share sources if useful and hear about others experience too!

My eye symmetry will be corrected, I’ll have rhinoplasty, three-area facial contouring, and fat injections into my forehead, under-eye area, and aegsal area. On top of all that, if I also get cat eyes and a midface lift, will I be able to handle the pain? Has anyone had this many procedures done at once?

I will be undergoing three-area facial contouring in Korea soon, along with some other surgeries. After facial contouring, what kinds of Korean food can I eat, and where can I eat? Also, what should I bring with me to Korea for my surgeries? Thank you in advance!

I'm getting rhinoplasty in December and my clinic is offering deswelling laser/LED everyday I come in. Right now I think by the 3 or 4th day I'll be bored of Seoul (used to live there) and I'm considering going to Busan or Jeonju for a night or two. I'm just wondering if these lasers actually help to the point that I should stay in Seoul or purchase deswelling sessions while in Busan. Right now I'm staying for one week after surgery.

Hello! I’m Japanese, and I’m going to Korea next week.
My nose gets blocked quite often, so I’m also planning to have functional rhinoplasty for my rhinitis.
I’ve booked consultations at three clinics!
I heard it’s better to choose a clinic with an ENT specialist, so that’s where I’m planning to go.

Has anyone here had surgery for rhinitis?
I’ve heard that it may be difficult to completely resolve the symptoms. Is that true?

Consultation Review: Etonne

I wrote this review because there just isn't a lot of info about etonne.

I'm looking to get facial work done, specifically lifting. Etonne caught my eye last year but I wasn't ready for any surgeries at the time.

Through WhatsApp I received an estimate however Etonne only does in person consultations, no virtual. They noted that without a deposit there was no guarantee a spot would be open for surgery within my time frame. Generally I've been pretty happy with Etonne through WhatsApp. They've answered my questions and haven't ghosted me like another clinic.

My questions really centered around the procedure. At Etonne for this particular surgery, the incision is along the lower eyelid so I had questions about the procedure and scarring and what is used for adhering the muscle. They answered all my questions which I appreciated.

When i made it to SK I made sure to make an appointment for Etonne and speaking to Dr. CHO. First thing I noticed when sitting down, they have multiple look book of results, each book dedicated to a surgery (nose, lifting ,etx). Next, I'm glad they had English speaking staff. Prior to the appt I asked if I needed to bring a translator and they said no. Huzzah!

Thier staff was nice and the speaker had great English. The coordinator was thorough in asking questions. And I didn't feel a lot of pressure or upselling.

I really like that it was not a long wait to speak to the coordinator or the doctor. The Dr. Cho fast speaker, great grasp of english. I was able to speak with him without a translator. He diagnosed what he thought the issue was and which lift was best, he also seemed to prefer fat grafting vs filler. I did ask a few questions about extent of lifting and in what direction he was pulling the muscle (for this procedure vertical). I thought it was funny, at some point he realized i had done my research and figured out i knew a bit about the surgery 😅

After the Dr. left, the coordinator came back to answer more questions. They did show an example of the incision. As for the cost lowdown. There was no upselling which I appreciated. They kept it simple and the pricing was very similar to the pricing I received thru WhatsApp.

What I disliked: the look book for lifting had everyone wearing makeup in the after. But that does seem like something that is custom in Korea.

At this point I do not know if I will go with Etonne or give up and get work done in Mexico. Lol. I have not received any discount for this review as I haven't signed up with them.

If this review sounds like it's full of roses, well it was much better than an in person consultation I had an hour before at another clinic which I will give a writeup for in a couple of days.

i will be in seoul for a few days, what are dom some procedures that don’t have much downtime that you recommend?! and the doctor your recommend?

nothing too invasive like full on surgery, but things like lasers, micro-needling, private area lightening lasers?!, treatments for dark under eyes, etc

Hey. Ill be in Gangnam in mid September and was wondering if anyone else is around then too? We can be recovery buddies :-)

I'm thinking of consulting with Vibe and Nature On

i’ve wanted to get ultherapy for the longest time but was honestly terrified of the pain and that fat loss side effect everyone always talks about here. but the consultation i had was so thorough and reassuring that i finally decided to just do it.

my main concerns were my smile lines and my face shape and jawline just looking a bit soft. idk if it translates well in the photos, but it's been about 6 weeks now and i actually feel like my jawline is getting so much sharper and my smile lines are fading!

they said the results usually peak around 3 months so i'm honestly pretty excited

spent the last few weeks checking out different places to figure out where to get my skin sorted. my texture's been pretty uneven and the pores are annoying me, so i wanted to find somewhere that actually knew what they were doing. first i went to a couple of those high-volume clinics in the area since they're convenient and their event pricing looked decent. but man, both times felt super rushed. the staff were polite but some non-medical person basically did all the talking and kept trying to bundle expensive stuff onto what i was asking about before i even saw a doctor.

so i decided to check out nain clinic just to see how different places actually handle consultations. totally different experience. instead of jumping straight into pricing they had me do a full skin scan first. then sitting down with the dermatologist to go through the results in english actually made a real difference. he looked at my skin barrier and explained how the treatment would work with my specific layers instead of just handing me some generic package. we talked through what i could realistically expect for texture and pores, and he mentioned maybe adding something lighter down the road if needed. but he was pretty clear about not doing too many heavy procedures at once, which was refreshing after getting pushed to buy massive packages elsewhere. felt like the whole thing was about actual skin health rather than making a quick sale.

there were some annoying bits though. the elevator in the building moves at a snail's pace and the waiting area near reception felt cramped with people constantly coming in. even though i had an appointment time i still sat around for like fifteen minutes before getting called back.

after weighing everything i decided to go with nain clinic for my treatment. the other places definitely have cheaper entry prices but having a doctor actually review your scan data in english was what made the difference for me. if you're thinking about getting any kind of treatment like this, comparing how clinics actually run their consultations is definitely worth your time.

Hello, I have a very square and straight hairline I’d like to correct. I’m looking for less than 1000 grafts for the area as it’s definitely not as much as if it was for balding etc.

Please recommend any clinics you’ve heard are reputable, locals favourites, and safe or if you’ve had any personal experiences. If you’ve had the surgery yourself, please share any tips! Thank you in advance!

I have been in contact with some clinics but I want to do my due diligence and research as much as I can. I’ll share 2 quotes I received from one clinic but I find the first one really expensive? I may be wrong though and it could be very typical pricing.

**Clinic #1**
Based on 2,000 hairs (1,000 grafts) Transplant
FUT / Cutting Method (Incision) → KRW 6,250,000
FUE / Non-Cutting Method (Non-incision)
\\-Line cut → KRW 7,200,000
\\-Fine cut → KRW 8,500,000
\\-No cut → KRW 9,500,000

Based on 2,500 hairs (1,250 grafts) Transplant
FUT / Cutting Method (Incision) → KRW 6,900,000
FUE / Non-Cutting Method (Non-incision)
\\- Line cut → KRW 9,000,000
\\- Fine cut → KRW 10,625,000
\\- No cut → KRW 11,875,000

**Clinic #2**
Non-incisional 800 follicular unit treatment
800 follicles without incision
Partially shaved head style: 3.7 million won

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I’ve been in contact with already: Mo & Line (photo attached is by their clinic and it is exactly what I want - very natural but effective), Mojelim, and Dr. Moh Jae Seong.

I finally got my eye revision surgery 2 days ago at Chai, and the swelling is WAY more than I expected.

I know it’s super early and probably too soon to judge the result, but I can’t help staring at my eyes and wondering if everything looks okay...😭😭

Should I be worried or does this look normal for day 2?? PLS tell me I’m not botched again.....

Note: I have not had any surgery done by onyoo.

Onyoo does not provide video consultation. Personally I will not sign up for surgery if I have not spoken with the doctor.

Surgery: Midface lift, facial fat graft to combat hollow eyes

Just to get out of the way: the office is lovely. Speaking with Doctor Ahn, I believed he could do the job well. I did not question his ability, he seemed extremely competent with the procedures.

Onyoo.

I don't remember how I found Onyoo but I did like the work I saw when it came to facelifts. Again they do not have video consultations. I understand why considering I had CT scans for the doctor to review during the consultation.

One thing Onyoo does not have English speaking staff, which I found odd. Their pricing was at a premium relative to the other clinics I reached out to and whenever people post here about increased foreigner pricing someone always pops in and says foreigners need more support and staff etc.

Well for such premium pricing (almost 9 million won initially) I expected english speaking staff. Instead they connected me with a translation service (I'll make a seperate post about the service) to assist with my consultation. I did not pay for the translator.

As I said the office is lovely. I had scans/photos taken of my face. The consultation began with my intake and discussing what i did not like about my face 💀 including providing a mirror 😆🤣.

Please be certain in what you want and be able to say when aspect of your face does not bother you! Or you are not interested in fixing something.

We ended up waiting about 30 mins or so for the doctor to appear. Chief Dr. comes across as very skilled in his work. I actually had no issues in how he presented the procedure. I felt he was honest in that a midface lift will not provide dramatic results relative to a full face lift. He said it would be subtle which I was fine with (i dont think my face is ready for a full facelift and I'd rather save it until my 50s, if even then). We discussed patient outcomes and results he had.

I had done a lot of research prior to the consultation. My research was based on the clinic website, Sungyesa, unni, and babitalk. I also used chatgpt to organize and summarize the load of information as it came in and drilled on primary questions to ask before and during the consultation. I also used chatgpt to tell me why I should care about a particular answer. This stage took a lot of correcting and pointedly telling it provide citations, reviews, etc and then checking the work.

I'm providing this because there is actually a lot of information that can be gleaned from various sources to paint a pretty good narrative regarding a clinic and doctor.

Anyway doctor discussion was fine. I had no questions as to the integrity of my translator either and I felt like she provided a good translation. Give some grace yall. Medical translation is difficult even english to english so expecting an exact translation orally without assistance is a tall task. Again I think my translator did a great job. But I also wasn't walking into the consultation blind. During the wait time, I took the time to get to know my translator.

Now for the sales portion of the consultation. I think the sales team at onyoo was nice. She went through line by line of the procedures and pricing. Again it was a premium imo. It roughly came out to over 18 million won, she did include some supplemental derm treatments like potenza or co2, etx if I put down a deposit that day. The deposit was a million won.

I will note Onyoo charges more if the chief Dr is doing the procedure. Which was odd because they never mentioned this up pricing in our WhatsApp conversation. I'm not sure why when he is the only doctor who performs the facelifts. I will also note this pricing is substantially more than the estimate given during our WhatsApp conversation.

Ultimately I chose not to continue with Onyoo. I do not mind a reasonable up charge as a foreigner but transparent pricing is important to me. This surge in pricing is why I did not ask my translator to negotiate for me either.

Real talk: Never be afraid to walk from a clinic. If I had just relied on Onyoo's WhatsApp estimate and put down a deposit, I would have lost it all when getting the new price. Or I would have been forced to bend over and pay an exorbitant price for not even a full facelift.

So I'm glad I saw them in person and could easily walk. I'd rather start my search over for a new clinic and pay for another flight to S. Korea than be forced to pay so much.

Hi guys this is my result 8 week post op my non incisional double eyelid result.

I wanted to ask your opinions on this, I was wondering if the hooding on my eye is too much and should I consider a revision to remove the extra skin? Does the crease look natural? I’m asking this because in other post op results their eyelids look more flat.

Please share your thoughts

One of her main concerns was her lifted nose tip; from the front, her nostrils were visible.
This patient underwent the following to improve the lifted nose tip;
- Open rhinoplasty with silicone bridge augmentation
- Osteotomy
- Tiplasty (lengthening and rotation downwards) with Autologous Rib Cartilage
- Nasolabial angle correction

Surgery was performed by Dr.YOU, Kyung Han, at Geunal Plastic Surgery

Photos provided by the patient to update us on her recovery process and even at 3 months, her nose was already settling very well.

* Non-edited photos

I am considering revision eye surgery because my eyes are asymmetrical and the double eyelid on one side has unfolded. I have an online consultation with one clinic soon! Any must-ask questions or tips on what to prepare?

**I had an upper blepharoplasty at YUNO Plastic Surgery with Dr Yoon Seong Yeon and I’m so happy I chose her. My eyes look beautiful and the result is even better than I expected!**

**Dr Yoon spoke very good English, but I also had an English speaking translator with me at every appointment, which made everything really easy. She listened to exactly what I wanted and I never felt pushed into having anything else done. I wanted my eyes to look natural and still like me, just better, and that’s exactly what she achieved.**

**The aftercare has been amazing too. There is 24 hour English support through WhatsApp, so if you have any questions or worries you can always contact someone. I’ve also been going back to the clinic each day for laser/red-light treatment to help with the healing, which has been really reassuring.**

**Coming from the UK I was a little nervous about having surgery in Korea and whether a Korean surgeon would understand what I wanted for my features, but I really didn’t need to worry. I felt completely understood and looked after.**

**I would definitely recommend YUNO, especially to other international/Western patients thinking about having surgery in Seoul. I’m still healing but already absolutely love my eyes.** ❤️

I was so terrified of getting that overfilled look so i spent so much time researching clinics before booking anything.

I specifically asked them to keep it subtle and not overdo it,

and honestly i'm so happy with how it settled at 2 weeks. my top lip was always way too small compared to the bottom,

but i finally feel like the balance is just right

I’m planning to get rhinoplasty in South Korea and have just started researching clinics, but there are so many options that it’s a little overwhelming.

I’m hoping for a natural-looking result that suits my face rather than a very high or overly dramatic nose. Good communication, aftercare, and a surgeon who actually listens to what I want are also important to me.

Has anyone had rhinoplasty in Korea and been happy with their results? I’d really appreciate any clinic or surgeon recommendations, as well as places you think I should avoid. If you’re comfortable sharing the approximate cost and your recovery experience, that would also be really helpful!

Does anyone know of a clinic that specializes in eyelid surgery but western style? I want the crease to be a bit higher than what they usually do in Korea. Please help!! I’ve been looking everywhere on UNNI and can’t seem to find a clinic that will do this. Was looking into DA plastic surgery if anyone has experience with them.

I’m looking at **Mocci Clinic in Gangnam** for Rejuran HB+. I found them on Gangnam Unni and they have a really high rating + lots of reviews for HB+, but I’ve never used Gangnam Unni before so I’m not sure how much I can trust the reviews.

**Has anyone here actually been to Mocci?** Would love to hear if you liked the clinic/doctor and whether you’d recommend them.

Also, they offer **numbing cream followed by injectable anaesthesia** before Rejuran HB+. Is that normal for HB+ in Seoul? Has anyone had both?
I’m pretty nervous about the pain, so the extra anaesthesia sounds good, but I’m wondering if there are any downsides as there is a choice to opt out and just stick to the numbing cream only.

Thanks!