South Korea is increasingly coming under the spotlight of foreign tourists, and often this has nothing to do with the desire to get acquainted with the rich history and culture of the "Asian tiger". People go to Korea for beauty. The fact is that this eastern country is one of the leaders in the issue of appearance correction. And Seoul is considered not only the main city of Korea, but also the world capital of plastic surgery in combination.
Why Korea?
Do you know what is the most popular gift Korean parents give to their children on coming of age? It's hard to imagine, but it's plastic surgery. The plastic surgery market in Korea is literally teeming with all sorts of proposals for correcting flaws in appearance that are objectionable to the owners. The fact is that South Koreans are very complexabout your appearance. It seems to them that they have a too wide nose, too narrow eyes, a big head, small breasts, etc. The standard for them is European facial features, which surgeons are trying to reproduce in clinics. In addition, it is believed here that a beautiful appearance helps to achieve success in life, so children are taught from childhood that beauty is the main weapon.
And finally, the so-called Korean Wave - popularization of the country's culture in the international arena - opened the world to talented singers and musicians, actors and models, whose main calling card was their faces. And what is remarkable, almost 100% of these persons fell under the surgeon's knife. Already transformed pop idols, becoming idols of millions, pushed and push scrupulous compatriots to be just as beautiful and well-groomed. And demand, as you know, creates supply. In recent years, the number of plastic surgery clinics in Korea has increased, and for residents, the desire to correct the nose or correct the cheekbones has become almost a common and mandatory procedure that brooks no delay and is performed as new desires or needs arise.
Who uses clinics
South Korea occupies a leading position in the number of operations per capita. The cost is relatively acceptable, so if you wish, almost everyone can change their appearance, and there are a lot of clinics and doctors here. In Korea, it is believed that even a first-class surgeon is unable to perform diverse operations, so every doctorfocuses on his field and has a narrow specialization. Gradually, the success of the scalpel masters was talked about all over the world, and today beauty tourism in Korea is very popular.
The result is obvious
Korean surgeons literally work wonders. It is often hard to believe that the photographs are of the same person. The border guards did not even let some patients go home, because the photo in the passport differed from their new appearance. Here are the results of Korean plastic surgery: before and after photos are presented below.
List of ongoing operations
What are the most common procedures in Korea? The leading positions are occupied by operations to correct defects on the face.
- Blepharoplasty. This is a change in the size of the eyes and the shape of the eyelids. Naturally narrowed eyes literally open, become “doll-like”. A very unusual procedure is the creation of "bags" under the lower eyelid. This makes the eyes look bigger.
- Rhinoplasty. Nose correction to make a wide Asian nose small, thin and perfectly straight.
- Mandibuloplasty and Mentoplasty. Correction of the lower part of the jaw and elimination of chin defects. This includes reducing the size of the chin by removing some bones, enlarging the chin with implants, as well as contouring to change its shape. "Symptoms" such as asymmetry, double chin, underdeveloped or irregularly shaped chin are also eliminated by removing part of the bone.or implantation.
- Painting. Contour plastic of the zygomatic region. This includes cheekbone reduction and enlargement.
- Plastic forehead. The forehead area is filled with natural (own fat) or silicone implants, as a result of which the naturally flat frontal area becomes voluminous.
- Plastic lips. The ideal for Koreans is moderately plump lips with an eternal half-smile.
- Otoplasty. Correction of the shape of the ears or elimination of deformation of the auricle. By the way, this operation in Korea is less popular than the same blepharoplasty, although many Asians are naturally lop-eared. The fact is that big ears here are a symbol that their owner will be happy and successful, so Koreans try not to touch the ears.
- Face rejuvenation. In Korea, a woman at any age should remain beautiful, so it is not surprising that clinics are treated in order to regain their former youth and beauty. When performing facelift operations, Korean surgeons try to give the face youthfulness and radiance, while emphasizing that everything looks as natural as possible. And they do it 100%. Incredibly, you can often see a 60-year-old woman here with the face of a 30-year-old girl. A very important point: the faces of the patients are not constricted, there are no duck lips and similar conspicuous manifestations of artificial beauty. So, if an adult daughter and her mother walk nearby after a rejuvenation procedure, then you may not even immediately understand who is who in this charming pair of lovely ladies.
Also plastic surgery inKorea includes body shaping operations: mammoplasty, liposuction, abdominoplasty, etc. Note that operations are also popular among the stronger sex. There are even special men's clinics.
What is the advantage of Korean clinics?
First of all, Korean doctors are very seriously trained. Secondly, greater competition causes increased requirements for all specialists. In large cities, entire neighborhoods are built up with surgical centers, each of which is trying to outperform its competitor in the quality of services provided. This includes not only the advanced level of qualification of the surgical staff, but also the highest level of service. Assistants are assigned to clients, and translators are also assigned to foreigners, who literally guide the hand through all stages. After the operation, patients undergo rehabilitation in hospitals.
Among other things, South Korean masters are considered one of the best plastic surgeons in the world. Regular practice allows you to hone your skills to perfection: doctors often perform up to 8 operations in one day! That is why people tend to trust Korean doctors more, especially when it is required not just to remove the hump on the nose, but to “reshape” the entire face.
Another important plus is the cost of operations. The price of plastic surgery here is 2-3 times less than in the US or some European countries, but this does not affect the quality of medical services and services. In addition, the clinics feature the latest and high-tech equipment.
One of the main featuresplastic surgery in South Korea is to reduce the rehabilitation period through the use of endoscopic and laser devices. Thanks to such relatively sparing techniques, operations injure patients less. Moreover, specially designed rehabilitation programs help you recover as soon as possible.
Korea Plastic Surgery Clinics
The most popular clinics among foreigners coming on a medical visa are as follows:
- Arumdaun Nara, which means "Beautiful Land", is considered one of the most high-tech plastic surgery clinics with an individual approach to each client. Almost all types of operations are performed here: blepharoplasty, canthoplasty, eyebrow lifting, rhinoplasty, rejuvenation, liposuction, breast surgery and other operations. The doctors of the clinic have vast surgical experience and guarantee a high degree of reliability. Combined with excellent service, including foreign-oriented, this makes the clinic popular with both locals and visitors.
- JK Clinic is one of the best in Korean plastic surgery. She has been working in the plastics market for 20 years. During this time, doctors have accumulated vast experience in performing various types of operations, including anti-aging and contour plastic surgery, maxillofacial plastic surgery, blepharoplasty, hair transplantation, and much more. JK serves locals and foreigners. For the latter, full support is provided, starting from transfer to the clinic andinitial consultation, ending with rehabilitation. Another nice bonus is taxi-free: some of the money can be returned at the airport before flying home.
- "Grand" is one of the best plastic surgery clinics in Korea, and one of the largest. It consists of the 21st floor and allows clients to receive all services in one place, from consultative reception to post-operative care. Each patient has a curator accompanying him "from and to". Comfort, competence of specialists, modern equipment, attentiveness to clients, a wide range of operations, and most importantly, reliability and safety - make the clinic in demand among both Koreans and foreigners.
- Opera PS is an advanced plastic surgery center known outside the country. The clinic specializes in body correction and facial plastic surgery. Surgeons have a narrow specialization, so they are real pros, each in their own field. Most patients are satisfied with the results and recommend the clinic to their friends.
Cost of operations
Compared to prices in the US, as well as in Swiss or German clinics, the cost of plastic surgery in Korea is much lower. Nevertheless, they cannot be called budgetary. Judge for yourself:
- blepharoplasty – from 130,000 rubles;
- rhinoplasty – from 140,000 rubles;
- chin correction - from 150,000 rubles;
- liposuction - from RUB 270,000;
- facelift - from 150,000 rubles;
- mammoplasty - from 500000 rubles;
- abdominoplasty – from RUB 700,000
This is the approximate cost of some surgeries on average across clinics. Some operations cost more, some cheaper. Again, it all depends on each individual case. Therefore, it would be more correct to leave a request on the website in the clinic you like and get a detailed consultation. Russian-speaking staff work in large centers, so there is no problem with the language barrier.
Reviews about plastic surgery in Korea
Most feedback about operations is positive. Compatriots praise doctors for their professionalism and excellent results. Accurate and accurate service is emphasized.
In closing
When choosing a clinic, you must first of all pay attention to the availability of a license, as well as certificates and awards. Of course, you should carefully read the portfolio of the surgeon - he must practice operations on the area that you want to correct. Really high-quality services cannot be cheap, so it is better to stay at clinics with a name and a rich track record.
