In just 24 hrs, I have had about 25 targeted posts from newly created bot accounts associated with Q-Line clinic, following my review where I almost died at hands of Dr Kim Yun-jik(Yoon-jik).
These bots have flooded my account with messages each time I mention Q-Line.
I can understand why most people with a negative experience never come forward.
My nose looks better than before, but why the hell he made it so long?!
I’ve been on this sub for a bit to get some info and finally sharing my before and after since I actually relied a lot here on this sub.
This was actually my first surgery, I haven't got anything like an actual actual surgery, so I was nervous going into it. I kept overthinking everything beforehand, especially since I was doing it overseas in Korea.
I went to Le Rose Clinic in Seoul for arm and back liposuction. My main concern wasn’t becoming super skinny, but more about improving the overall body balance and the shape that actually look natural. I felt like if only my arms got slimmer without touching the back area, it might end up looking a bit disproportionate, so I asked them to contour both areas together to look more natural.
One thing I appreciated was that the staff and surgeon were very calming throughout the process. I was honestly pretty anxious before surgery, but at least they kept reassuring me and explaining things carefully which helped a lot.
The surgery itself felt surprisingly fast because once the anesthesia kicked in, I basically just closed my eyes and woke up with everything done.
The first few days after surgery were definitely the hardest part. I had quite a bit of swelling and bruising initially, and right after waking up from anesthesia I felt really cold and nauseous for a while. That part honestly sucked a bit.. well.. now that I say, actually not just a bit lol. Thankfully after resting at the hotel for a few hours, I felt much better and was even able to walk around Seoul later that night.
One small issue I had was during consultation. There was an interpreter available so communication overall wasn’t difficult, but sometimes the coordinator would explain things in Korean for quite a long time while the translated version felt much shorter and simplified. There were moments where I wondered if everything was being fully translated properly. Still, they seemed to understand the body line I wanted pretty quickly, so overall it worked out okay.
Now that some swelling has gone down, I can already see the lines starting to come through, especially around the back and arm connection area. It doesn’t look overdone which I personally like. I wanted a softer and more natural result rather than an aggressive removal.
Overall, I’d say the recovery process was more annoying than painful. Compression garments, swelling, sleeping carefully, all of that gets tiring. But looking at the progress so far, I’m honestly happy I went through with it.
I almost died from 360 liposuction at Q-line clinic in Gangnam. Dr Kim Yoon-jik ignored safety measures which resulted in me losing so much blood and collapsing in the lift, my blood pressure was dangerously low and I required two blood transfusions, developed a fever, and was admitted into hospital for a few days.
Dr Kim Yoon-jik took out twice the agreed amount of fat that was legally and safely required and which I had requested and we had agreed on. He took out 10L instead of my requested 5L. I could have gone into organ failure and died in a foreign country all alone away from home. When I asked him later why he did that, he responded “There was more fat than I expected.” So he decided to place my life at risk, going over the safety limit removing 10L instead of 5L we had agreed on.
As I collapsed and laid on the floor weak, I heard staff speaking in Korean and laughing over me. They were still insisting I went home. This is despite the fact my blood pressure was dangerously low. It was the intervention from a surgery group I was part of, who asked to speak to Dr Kim, and demanded I was given Iron IV ASAP. Only then was I allowed to stay in the clinic for post liposuction care. However, there was no overnight stay so I had to leave the clinic just before midnight.
The next day, things had not improved so I tried to reach out to Q-Line. They were closed for holidays (I had not been informed) and it was staff at nearby clinic, Lienjeng, directly opposite Q-Line, who called the emergency services for help. I was admitted into hospital immediately and subsequently required two blood transfusions to deal with the blood loss.
Dr Kim had taken out more than what was safely required to do so resulting in me losing so much blood. I could have died.
The response from Sophie, the clinic manager, was that I “ruined her vacation” as I laid hospitalised receiving blood transfusions. She also went as far as telling me I had received “free Iron from Q-Line which was very expensive.” All this as I laid in hospital, sick and receiving blood transfusions.
Hygiene: Staff drew blood with their hands, the operating theatre wasn’t cleaned between patients so there was blood stains on the operating table, needles on the floor, etc. The nurses did not bother changing the sheets inbetween patients and expected you to lie on the same blood stained sheet, soaking in the previous patient’s blood.
Results: I have dents and asymmetry to this date on the liposuction areas. Some areas are flat. Some are bulgy. Dr Kim Yoon-Jik failed to give me my desired look despite me sharing tons of wish pictures with him. We had a long conversation before surgery and he failed to deliver. He speaks excellent English, so this is not because of miscommunication. But most importantly, Dr Kim Yoon-jik went against safety standards and what we agreed on, taking out 10L, which could have cost my life.
The clinic is refusing to issue a partial refund and is demanding for proof that I was in hospital and almost died. This is despite the fact everything has been documented and videoed and the Drs at St Peter’s Hospital, called Dr Kim to discuss my case. The Dr even told me he knew Dr Kim as they had gone to medical school together.
There’s a Turkey list of black listed clinics and surgeons who have been known to botch patients causing disfigurement and lifelong medical issues. We’re talking real life devastating physical changes which also impacts their mental health and not just patients unhappy with their look.
However, no such list exists for South Korea despite some of the horror stories you have shared on this platform. I have received an anonymous request to be part of a group to compile a list of black listed clinics and Drs in South Korea, so people are aware of the frankly, quite illegal practices of some of these clinics which places our lives at risk. Bear in mind also that as foreigners, we’re charged up to 20x MORE than local pricing. I have seen with my own eyes a well known clinic charging locals $1.3K (KRW 2M) for rhinoplasty but charging foreigners $16K (KRW 23M). Yet the level of service we sometimes receive is still the same; mediocre to say the least AND places our lives at risk, in danger of severe medical harm and death. My experience has shown that there’s simply no accountability or protection for us medical tourists in this $3.4Billion industry when things wrong. When we then speak out of our terrible experience, we’re then met with legal threats of defamation; a scare mongering tactic employed by clinics to deter victims of their medical blunder from speaking up.
I have personally sat in a clinic consultation where an infamous consultant who has been largely discussed amongst the surgery community for his unprofessionalism, said and I quote:
“There is nothing you can do about suing a Doctor as the law protects them. I too have tried and lost my case. And that is why I now work as Consultant for the Doctors.”
They said that with so much confidence to a friend of mine, gravely unhappy with their results at his clinic.
My friend like most of you, (myself included), continues to suffer to this day, from the traumatic experiences (and quite frankly what can be legally argues as clinical negligence); from the actions of some these clinics and doctors. Victims are scared and frightened to come forward for fear of legal repercussions. Some simply have no bandwidth to fight alleged malpractices as they’re emotionally bankrupt from the ordeal of their plastic surgery nightmare.
Personally, I have spent about $100K on treatments including flights, hotels,food, etc in back and forth trips to Korea including revisions. So this myth that we’re looking for “cheap surgery abroad” needs to be dispelled. Most people I have met and spoken to are seeking Doctors who’re skilled in Asian and Ethnic surgery. Something I myself couldn’t find in my decade long research and multiple consultations across the USA, South America, Europe, Turkey, Thailand, Philippines, and India.
Like most of you all, I was impressed and taken aback by the level of mastery these South Korean doctors exuded during plastic surgery transformation. Whilst I have now realised that most of these pictures and videos are heavily edited, the skill set cannot be denied especially when it comes to Asian and Ethnic skin.
My own rhinoplasty journey for instance, and SMAS facelift, permanently reversed my age. I am still asked for ID when I buy alcohol. Recently, staff at my local hospital including the pharmacist, had to double check my medical notes before attending to me as I looked “too young.”
That said, the horror stories of plastic surgery going wrong at some of these clinics needs to be highlighted so that others do not fall victims to the same treatment and trauma. We must now protect ourselves where public bodies have seemingly failed us.
If you have been unfortunate to experience a devastating incident from plastic surgery and would want the clinic and doctor added to this list, you can share the link of your Reddit review on this thread with the pictures and evidence. Alternatively, if you comment on this thread, you’ll be asked to join the Reddit chat group to submit your evidence.
I am not sure how the group intends on verifying botched stories but be prepared to verify your experience via receipts, images, etc. Nothing will be stored as you can upload this on this group, sites such as Imgur, Instagram, Reddit, etc and then delete it later.
This is about protecting medical tourists from an industry that seemingly abandons them and fails to take accountability when things go wrong; continuously profiting off our pain.
To the moderators, thank you for keeping this community safe with no incentives. Your genuine interest in protecting this community needs to heralded. Please note that this not a group in competition to yours. It is simple a Google doc list that will be created and the hope is that when this list of Black Listed Korean Clinics is produced, you will kindly pin the list on this forum; just as the moderators in the Turkey plastic surgery forum groups have done.
From the bottom of my heart, I truly pray and hope that none of you ever experiences this type of lifelong trauma from seeking beauty treatments.
Full Disclosure: I received a discount in exchange for reviewing my experience and sharing pictures. That said, everything below reflects my genuine, honest experience.
Doctor: Dr. Heo
Clinic: IPCHE Plastic Surgery, Seoul, Korea
Procedure Date: May 2026
Procedures & Cost:
I wanted to share my overall experience now that I am 10-days out from surgery. Included are photos from before and 10-days Post-Op. (FYI: Tape markings on my face are visible from the face tape that was just removed and I clearly have significant swelling/bruising).
I spent several months thoroughly researching plastic surgery clinics in Seoul before deciding on IPCHE Plastic Surgery Korea. I looked at countless before and after photos & patient reviews. What drew me to Ipche Plastic Surgery were the results people had shown, especially for neck lifts and how many reviews specifically mentioned how Dr. Heo is very detailed about his suture placement, resulting in minimally visible scars.
Consultation: Alisa is the clinic English coordinator but she was not working the day I came in Jessica filled in for her. Her English is really good and we had no issues. They first took some pictures and then I met with Dr. Heo, discussed my concerns and he gave me recommendations and a brief explanation of what those recommendations would entail, he also speaks English, he was very thorough in his explanation. After speaking with the doctor, Jessica explained pricing, she said I could come back again for a 2^(nd) consult if I had more questions and gave me contact information for her/the clinic on WhatsApp, and I was also told what remaining days they had available over the next 1-3 months, I really liked that there was no pressure.
Surgery day: I met with Dr. Heo ahead of time, we went over the surgery plan again. At that time, I had additional questions and concerns which he addressed. One recommendation he gave me based on my concerns was adding fat grafting to the procedures either now or in the future to address hollowness in my face. I ended up adding the fat grafting because I figured it was easier to do it all at once.
The surgery and day after: They offer the option for an overnight stay for 200,000 KRW, in my case it was included as part of the surgery cost due the procedures I was having done; I could have gone home but I liked the idea of not having to leave immediately after surgery and having someone with medical training take care of me and also not having to worry about returning in the morning for the day-1 check-up. The nurse took excellent care of me throughout the night; she was incredibly kind and never made me feel like a burden.
Back to the surgery, they brought me into the operating room and did all the preparations. Jessica was there the whole time and explained what they were doing and why. The surgery took 6-hours. Afterwards, I saw Dr. Heo, he advised that the surgery went really well and he would see me the next morning. I was brought to my room with the assistance of the nurses and Jessica, they were all extraordinarily kind to me.
The following morning, I had a follow-up with Dr. Heo, everything looked good and I was cleared for discharge. After I was discharged, Jessica checked in with me several times, which I appreciated.
Post care: I returned to the clinic 3-days after surgery to have the drains removed and I had red-light therapy (helps with swelling). The drain removal was not painful, more uncomfortable, Jessica was with me again, Dr. Heo was very reassuring throughout the process. The nurses assisting him were all kind and attentive. I returned at 7-days post-surgery, had another red-light treatment and Dr. Heo checked on me and said everything looked good, answered my questions and some of the stitches were removed by the nurse, which did not hurt at all. At the 10-day visit I once again had red light treatment, check-up with Dr. Heo and the remaining stitches and staples were removed, again no issues and no pain.
Recovery: The recovery has gone well for me. I anticipated being in a lot more pain, overall, my pain has been well-controlled with just NSAIDs (Ibuprofen). I didn’t realize how my face would feel afterwards, essentially numb and tight. It is a very odd feeling but completely tolerable. My bruising has not been too bad; I did get a lot of swelling on Day 3-5 which is typical (I did not know that these are usually the worst days for swelling). I have to sleep slightly elevated and on my back. I had a lot more bruising that was evident by day 7-10. The first 10 days I had to wear a wrap 24-7, to support the face/neck. Dr. Heo also taped my face along my cheeks which apparently helps with healing and improves your results.
Looking at the sutures right now, they were placed in a way that I think they may not be visible at all. All the sutures’ lines are very thin in appearance.
Thus far, the results are exactly why I chose Dr. Heo very detailed, well-hidden sutures, he is exceptionally skilled and the care I have received from everyone at Ipche Plastic Surgery Clinic has been exceptional.
I will continue to update my progress on the weeks and months ahead.
Why are clinics asking for my nationality? I'm trying to get local Korean prices. Are they trying to price gouge? How should I answer? I'm thinking of lying.
I talked to them via their Korean Kakao chat in Korean, translating my English to Korean via ChatGpt
edit: just got the discounted price! it's literally 4.5x less than what they are charging foreigners.
First pic is before with makeup on.
Others are 3 weeks post primary rhinoplasty + philtrum reduction.
The stiffness is getting better but my philtrum scar still feels numb and I can’t laugh properly.
Edit:
Clinic: planner plastic surgery clinic
Surgeon: Lee Seunghyeon
Procedure: primary rhinoplasty + philtrum reduction
Price: 4,5mio krw (I got a discount for the review)
Date: 21.4.2026
I’ve been looking for a trusty plastic surgery clinic in Korea for a long time. My friend visited Girin multiple times and after hearing positive feedback from her and reading positive reviews online I decided to give it a try. I went for the consultation in the views of getting an arm liposuction and proceeded with the consultation. A lot of the staff speak English so it was very easy to go through the whole process, the consultation was also fully in English and I got to meet the doctor immediately on the first day which was very reassuring because he truthfully told me what results to expect and what he could do for me.
My arms were never excessively big, but even when dieting and working out, I always kept that little fat on the top part of my arms at the back. It was always something that bothered me when seeing some pictures of myself. I was scared to proceed with the surgery because I thought i might not be fit, but the doctor reassured me and told me that he could take off the excess without making my skin wrinkle. After the consultation with doctor Lee Jong Ho, I felt more at ease and decided to go through with it !
On the day of the procedure, everyone was very efficient and the doctor came to do the design, making sure to ask my opinion and if I had any questions to make sure that everything went well. He was really really amazing and I was actually so happy and grateful that I got the chance to have a surgeon as thoughtful, polite, professional and kind as Doctor Lee Jong Ho. It was my first ever surgery procedure but I felt not anxiety and stress thanks to him.
The healing process was actually surprisingly painless ! The incisions from the surgery were so small and the doctor did an amazing job, I had no side effects from the anaesthesia and the clinic guided me through the medication and after care so that everything would be smooth. I met them a week after the surgery to take off the stitches and met doctor Lee Jong Ho again who checked everything and reassured me that it was healing well.
I had to wear compression garments on my arms 24/7, which became a bit large at some point but when I contacted the clinic, they exchanged them and provided new ones free of charge the same day!
Over all, I felt really cared for, which is something that is lacking in a lot of clinics in Seoul since so many people come and go. At Girin, and especially with doctor Lee Jong Ho, I could feel that he puts care and intention in every patient he treats. I trusted him so much that I recommended him to my sister who also received surgery from him ! And as expected, he took amazing care of her, as well as the nurses and staff.
I would highly recommend coming to Girin if you’re considering plastic surgery, and if you can, ask for doctor Lee Jong Ho !! Trust me he will take amazing care of you :) if you have any questions lmk !
PS : the “after pics” are 1 month post op so it’s still a bit swollen, but i’m expected to see full results after 6 months !
Here are the details :)
Doctor Name: Dr. Lee Jong Ho
Clinic Name: Girin
Procedure: Arm Lipo
Price: ₩6,600,000
Date of Procedure: 03/2026
After 3 point facial contouring with bone graft chin implant my face shape is weird and triangular. My chin is so narrow. How can I fix this??
Clinic: planner plastic surgery clinic
Surgeon: Lee Seunghyeon
Procedure: primary rhinoplasty + philtrum reduction
Price: 4,5mio krw (I got a discount for the review)
Date: 21.4.2026
I still can’t laugh properly it feels very tight and uncomfortable. But no pain whatsoever.
When will my nose and philtrum feel normal again? What was your experience?
Any opinions, especially from those who have had lateral and lower canthoplasty?
I got ptosis correction, incisional double eyelid surgery and lateral and lower canthoplasty in both eyes. I am 8 days post-op. My left eye lower lid is situated lower than the lower lid of my right eye. The doctor told me it’s due to uneven swelling. I also still have another week to get the rest of the sutures removed.
Maybe it’s the swelling but I feel like I look botched…I’m definitely on the emotional rollercoaster right now.
To reiterate, my biggest concern is the way my left lower eyelid is sitting lower than that of my right lower eyelid. I don’t know if I can believe this is due to swelling.
Hello all I'm planning to get lipo on my body next week. I've had a lot of bumps and pigment all over my body and I'm just wondering how the doctors will react because it looks so bad. I know it doesnt impact the lipo but I'm so anxious about this
So I've looked around quite a lot and have narrowed down some clinics I've reached out to. Currently I'm most likely looking to do endoscopic brow lift + cheeks fat grafting, however this isn't set in stone and I have yet to have a video consultation with anyone.
The thing is, it seems people here recommend to book directly with the clinic in order to get better price. I'm fortunate enough to have a net worth big enough that money really isn't an issue for me. But getting the absolute best surgeon for the job + ensuring the absolute lowest amount of risk is way more important than saving a couple thousands. As a result, I was thinking it might be better to consult with some concierge that could not only recommend the best places / surgeons but also recommend which procedures would result on the best outcome + lowest amount of risk. Obviously this has a price, but I'm more than happy to pay it.
So I've found some concierge like WERGO and Seoul Cosmetic Surgery but there aren't a lot of testimonies, and I'm not sure if they're actually good or just factory-like. Are there some recommendations from reddit on which one to go with?
Two Korean clinics I contacted through the UNNI app (then continued on WhatsApp) are both recommending 3-point facial contouring, even though I personally don’t feel like I need bone shaving surgery. I’m not insecure about my face shape, but they keep saying it’s “wide” haha.
My main concerns are more about:
I’m actually more interested in fat grafting, esp for my nasolabial folds, hollow upper cheeks, and adding a bit of volume to my temples, forehead, and chin.
Curious to hear your thoughts, does this face shape something that really needs bone shaving, or more of a volume + lifting issue like what I originally thought? And honestly… are they just trying to squeeze every penny they can out of me lol?
PS. First 3 photos are in day light from a recent trip, the rest are photos the clinics requested for an "online assessment"
Hi everyone! I've been on the plastic surgery hunt for a while and understand that foreigners are typically charged 4-5x the local prices. They cite these as the reasons (lost repeat customer value, translation costs, insurance/legal policies, english marketing SEO) which I think are valid but should not be costing as much as $10k extra. It's definitely not as expensive as American prices but still seems unfair as we are still Asian, just from a different country. So does anyone have clinic recs that don't price gouge? Or know any case where a foreigner (who doesn't speak Korean) gets a local price?
Also, they often say the foreigner pricing is due to English SEO & marketing and English translations, however if I naturally discover a clinic that's for locals and bring my own translator, I want to know if the price gouging is reduced. So far, I haven't seen any.
Would love to hear if you've ever not been price gouged, and how you got there. Thanks~!
Doctor Name: Dr. Choi Jae-Hyeok
Clinic Name: Eight Plastic Surgery
Procedure(s): Double eyelid surgery & Rhinoplasty
Price Paid or Quoted: ₩7700000
Date of Visit / Procedure: 04/2026
Hey everyone! I got my surgery done last month at Eight Plastic Surgery in Gangnam and want to share my brutally honest review. I found Eight PS through reddit and people's reviews seemed really good so they were one of the clinics that I contacted through WhatsApp and ended up choosing them. I inquired about doing double eyelid surgery and rhinoplasty.
Initial communication over WhatsApp: I had no issues with the communication over WhatsApp. They took about 24 hours to respond which to me is totally fine. They answered my questions and concerns and gave me quotes for the procedures. I was able to book a consultation the day after I landed in Seoul.
The consultation: My first impression when I walked into the clinic was that it's very clean! All the receptionists are so pretty and friendly! Everyone looked well put together. There were 2 other people waiting so I was glad to see that it wasn't giving off "factory clinic". I had Yunni as my communicator and she spoke perfect English! I first did a ct scan and then she brought me to one of the consulting rooms and asked me some questions and told me I would be meeting with Dr. Choi. She said the wait shouldn't be too long and left me in the room. I waited and she came back and said "sorry, there are 3 people waiting ahead of you for consults, it will probably be another 20 minutes". I knew he wouldn't be here in 20 minutes! that's less than 10 minutes each for those 3 people! I ended up waiting 2 hours. 2 HOURS! I even left the room to grab myself water at the reception area.
Finally Dr. Choi came and he also spoke perfect English which I was relieved! I was able to ask questions and talk about my worries and concerns. Like another redditor said, the doctor touched my face and used metal sticks and swabs to show me what the results would look like. He recommended non-incisional eyelid surgery and showed me where he would be making incisions on my nose. Overall, I really like Dr. Choi. He is soft spoken (like me), he is very knowledgeable and told me what to expect after the procedure. My healing process (now at 3 weeks) is very much in line with what he said. Despite the long wait during the consult, I decided to go ahead with the surgery, paid my deposit, and booked my surgery. I felt very self-conscious about my appearance but everyone at the clinic was so kind and friendly (the receptionists, Yunni, and Dr. Choi) so I felt like I was making the right choice by choosing Eight PS.
Surgery day: I was feeling really nervous ahead of the surgery and started to have doubts. I am usually okay with needles (blood sample needles) but I started to get in my head about everything else. I was to fast 6 hours before the surgery (no food or water). They had asked me to come in 30 mins early before my surgery time. When I got to the clinic, I was met by Yunni who brought me down to get my photos taken. I was then brought into the consult room again to do a final consult with Dr. Choi before the procedure. Yunni left the room and came back saying "sorry, Dr. Choi is just finishing another surgery right now but he should be done in about 20 minutes". Of course I took that 20 minutes as a grain of salt. I don't know how long I waited because I just knew it wouldn't be 20 minutes. When Dr. Choi finally came in we went over what I wanted. He drew on my face and we were ready to go. Dr Choi left and Yunni came back with another employee. I was confused. Yunni asked for my credit card so that she could pick up my medicine (this is actually nice of them to do that!). But nobody explained who this person was but I was to follow her. I quickly realized she was going to be my translator.
The surgery: At this point Yunni wasn't with me anymore and I was feeling REALLY nervous and uneasy. I went through the air shower which took less than a second and the door opened to the other side and this is where things started to feel a little factory-like. There were 2 nurses who rushed me to the table bed. They were working so fast that the translator wasn't translating fast enough so communication was so off. For example, the nurses would ask me to go higher on the bed but they would just start pulling me up before the translator could tell me in English. One nurse was putting the IV in which hurt really bad. She couldn't get a vein so she had to do it a second time in a different spot which also hurt really bad! Another nurse started cleaning/disinfecting my face and oh my gosh when they disinfected my nostrils, that was the worst pain ever! They stuffed like a wet cloth in my nose and pushed it so deep it felt like it hit the back of my throat. I tried to put my hand up to stop them but realized they strapped my arms and legs down to the bed. This is where I start panicking. With already feeling nervous about the procedure, I started thinking about telling them to stop and cancelling the whole surgery. The nurses say something and the translator says "just close your eyes". Sure, cause closing my eyes will help with how rough they are being. Dr. Choi finally walks in and I feel better seeing a familiar face. Thankfully Dr. Choi is gentle he had me sit up to re-draw the lines on my face. I looked at the time and it was 2 hours past my scheduled surgery time! When I was laying down again I kept saying "im scared. im scared." but nobody heard me (lmao :(! ). The sedation went in and I was out! I was woken up by the nurses and translator. The surgery took about 2.5-3 hours! Dr. Choi was nowhere to be seen. Being highly sedated still, I was annoyed that they made me get off the table and walk myself to one of the recovery rooms. The two nurses had to hold me up because I couldn't stand up straight. I was left in the room for an hour by myself as I was coming back to full consciousness. When I felt ready to go I kept hitting the call button but nobody was coming. It was dead quiet! Finally Yunni came and gave me my meds and instructions. We were the only ones left in the clinic as everyone had already gone home for the day. I thanked her for staying. She scheduled me to come back the next day for cleaning and post laser treatments
Post care: I went to a different area of the clinic to get my post recovery treatment. The lady I met with seemed a bit cold but I wasn't sure if it was because of a language barrier. She took the gauzes out and showed me how and where to apply ointment. After that I went and did the laser treatment which lasted for 10 minutes. The device stopped on it's own so I was confused. Nobody was coming so I just got up and left the room. I found the lady sitting at the front chatting with another coworker. I found that pretty unprofessional. They scheduled me to come back again the next day for laser treatment. Laser #2, the same lady brought me to the same room and set up the device for me. She left and then came back, shut off the device, and said "okay all done". In my head I was thinking that was so quick and wasn't 10 minutes! At the same time, they brought in another patient who looked like she did a lot more procedures than I did. I was msging my friend right before laser #2 started so I was able to approximate that they only gave me 5 minutes of laser treatment. Sure, I didn't do as much procedures as the girl they brought in but to be pushed aside like that for someone else felt very off putting.
Laser #3, 4, and 5 went fine and lasted for 10 minutes. A week after the surgery, it was finally time to take the stitches out, I thought Dr. Choi would be doing that but it was one of the tech ladies that does the laser treatments. Surprisingly I didn't have to wait long for Dr. Choi. He came in right after and observed my healing. He said everything looked good and that the swelling was normal. Again he told me what to expect in terms of healing time and when the bruising should subside. The whole interaction took less than 10 minutes. There was a nurse standing at the door ushering him to the next patient.
Overall: I am okay with my experience with Eight Plastic Surgery. Mainly because of Dr. Choi. He has a calming presence which really helped me plus when he speaks you can tell he is really knowledgeable! Some cons I would say is I would have wished I saw Dr. Choi at least once during post care. I also wished the final consult with Dr. Choi after the stitches were removed wasn't so rushed!
The only con I can think of about Yunni and the receptionists is how long they made me wait during consultation and on the surgery day. Other than that I thought they were great! I feel like this is what they want you to see when you first walk in. I did not like my experience with the nurses and post care techs. Unfortunately they made me feel like I was just another number to them. I found there was a huge contrast in professionalism/hospitality between Yunni/receptionists and the nurses/post care workers. You don't see the nurses or the techs before your surgery. You only see them at or after the surgery when it's too late to back out (lol). The reviews I read on reddit about Eight Plastic Surgery were really good so I don't know why my experience was so off? After my first consult, I was really happy and felt great about my decision I recommended the clinic to my friend. But after all is said and done, I'm not sure if I would recommend the clinic anymore?
In terms of my face, I am healing well and I am happy with my appearance so far! My eyes and nose are still swollen but so far people say the change is subtle which is exactly what I asked for. I would highly recommend Dr. Choi. I think he is a great doctor and you would be in great hands under his care!
I posted about my near death experience at Qline clinic, Gangnam station, with Dr Kim Yoon-jik, on the other forum. Others have come forward with similar stories.
Is there a list of black listed clinics and doctors we can reference? It will stop us from all this trauma. This Dr has a callous disregard for patient safety and aims at removing more than the required amount of body fat. The legal amount is 5cc and he removes 10cc.
Can we have a list of these places to avoid please?
Doctor Name: Dr. Joo Oh-Young
Clinic Name: Eight Plastic Surgery
Procedure(s): Rhinoplasty
Price Paid or Quoted: ~ ₩6 million
Date of Visit / Procedure: 12/2025
I’m about 5 months out from my rhinoplasty + alar reduction with Dr. Joo Oh-Young at Eight Plastic Surgery. Disclaimer: I was given a discount to post a review; however, this is my honest opinion.
I was traveling to Seoul from the USA around December and knew I wanted to get a rhinoplasty. Before my trip, I had been chatting on WhatsApp with several clinics, including Eight Plastic Surgery, and scheduled a few in-person consultations once I arrived (I did like 3 in one day, which I honestly don’t recommend because we were running all over Seoul lol).
The consultation at Eight was really good and honestly helped solidify my decision to move forward with them. The doctor spoke English really well and answered all of my questions so patiently. I never felt rushed or brushed off. One thing I really loved was how collaborative everything felt. He actually listened to the aesthetic goals I had for my nose instead of trying to push a certain look, which I appreciated so much. There was also a really sweet translator there who made the whole process feel super smooth and stress-free.
On the surgery day, I was really nervous, but everyone was so kind and made me feel comfortable. After surgery, they have recovery rooms where you can rest while the anesthesia wears off. I also really appreciated that they let my boyfriend come up to support me afterward. They picked up all of my medications for me and gave me a pamphlet with detailed post-op care instructions, which made everything feel really organized and easy.
During my follow-up appointments, I got laser treatments to help with swelling. I think the treatments are unlimited, but my hotel was a little far, so I didn’t go every day. Anytime I’ve had concerns about healing, their WhatsApp has been super responsive and helpful.
As for the actual healing process, I’ll be honest — for the first couple of months, I absolutely hated my nose. My face felt so swollen and my cheeks looked super puffy. I did bruise, but it was very minimal and barely noticeable, and it only lasted about 2–3 days during the first week. Around the second month, I started having on-and-off days where I really loved my nose. It honestly looked a little different every day. The sides and base of my nose looked good pretty early on, but my tip stayed swollen for a while, which is totally normal.
As the months passed, I started having way more good nose days than bad ones. Now that I’m 5 months post-op, I can honestly say I’m really liking how my nose is turning out. I know that because I have thicker skin, my final results probably won’t fully settle in until around the one-year mark, but I’m really excited to see how everything continues to heal.
Overall, I’m really happy with my results and genuinely had such a positive experience with the clinic, especially as a foreigner.