▶ My eyes: first double eyelid surgery, natural inner double eyelids, only one side developed an extra crease and became a thin in-out line, asymmetry, hollow upper eyelids, hoping to improve tired and sleepy-looking eyes Want a natural semi-out (in-out) line, prefer buried suture over incision, still thinking about canthoplasty
▶ Apgujeong Station/Apgujeong Rodeo Station area / weekday (Friday) visit / schedule for 3 places from 10 AM to 3 PM
------ I was thinking of non-incisional surgery, but at 2 places I was diagnosed as needing incisional surgery, so I’m really conflicted now,,, 1. Since it’s my first surgery, should I do non-incisional/buried suture even if there’s a high chance it may come undone, 2. Or since revision surgery is harder, should I go with incision for more definite improvement? (I’m most worried about scarring,,,,) What does everyone think?? Please give me advice~~~ ㅜ ㅜ
1. ㅇㄹㄷㅇㅅㄹ (ㅇㅅㅊ - single director) - Established 6 years ago / consultation fee 10,000 KRW / no pressure to book / about 5-minute wait (first slot, 10 AM reservation) / consultation: director (15 min) > manager (15 min) / CCTV available - viewing possible upon request / aftercare - swelling injection provided when visiting for progress checks between 2 and 6 months / A/S: 1 free session within 2 years - even simple dissatisfaction cases may be possible after discussion with the director / local anesthesia (for people who are really scared, partial sedation anesthesia is also possible upon request) / no anesthesiologist / ** Diagnosis: non-incisional ptosis correction (strongly recommended) + buried double eyelid surgery + posterior canthoplasty (optional if you want horizontally longer eyes) --> They marked the line at the start of the consultation. The line-setting time felt a bit short, and because of my eye characteristics, the line didn’t hold well, so it was disappointing that I couldn’t properly see how the line would feel. I briefly lowered my mask to check the overall facial impression. They folded paper and drew diagrams while trying to explain the surgical method in an easy way. They seemed to recommend a natural, thin line. They explained kindly, but somehow it felt like the surgical method was already fixed rather than tailored to concerns specific to my eyes. I had high expectations because there were many detailed consultation reviews, so overall I was a bit disappointed. There were also reviews saying the follow-up checks were good, so that was reassuring, and the price was the best. The diagnosis was different from the other 2 places, and I saw a few reviews saying it came undone later, so I’m torn. / The consultation manager did not pressure me and felt generally kind.
2. ㄱㄹㅂ (ㄴㅅㅈ - 5 directors) - Established 10 years ago / no consultation fee / no pressure to book / there was a wait. About 30 minutes (12:30 reservation) / consultation: manager (10 min) > director (10 min) > manager (10 min) / for first surgeries, you cannot choose the director. After the manager consultation, a director suitable for the patient is assigned / CCTV available - not for patient viewing, only available to a third party if a problem occurs / aftercare - swelling laser / A/S: 1 free session within 3 years - simple dissatisfaction cases also possible / sedation anesthesia + local anesthesia / anesthesiologist on site / discount benefits for writing a review ** Diagnosis: incisional ptosis correction and double eyelid surgery + upper eyelid fat grafting + posterior canthoplasty (optional) --> They marked the line at the start of the consultation. They spent a long time setting the line and also checked it frequently during the consultation, which was good. I briefly lowered my mask to check the overall facial impression. There was no professional explanation of the surgical method. They said non-incisional surgery is possible too, but firmly said that because of my eye characteristics, incision is needed for precise refinement. I wanted non-incisional, so suddenly being told I need incision was a mental breakdown... The surgery cost is also burdensome, and I’m concerned that I can’t choose the director. / The consultation manager was kind, but somehow her tone felt strong, so it was uncomfortable and difficult. She seemed very experienced.
3. ㅈㅅㅌ (ㄱㄱㄹ - 4 directors) - Established 6 years ago / no consultation fee / slight pressure to book / about 15-minute wait (14:00 reservation) / consultation: manager (3 min) > director (20 min) > manager (30 min) / CCTV available - simple viewing not possible, possible if special circumstances occur / aftercare - swelling laser / A/S: 1 free session within 1 year - simple dissatisfaction cases not possible / sedation anesthesia + local anesthesia / no anesthesiologist / same-day booking discount, partial model contract and review-writing discount benefits available ** Diagnosis: incisional ptosis correction and double eyelid surgery + upper eyelid fat repositioning + upper eyelid fat grafting + posterior canthoplasty (optional) --> They marked the line at the start of the consultation. I did not lower my mask. This place gave the same diagnosis as the second one. They said with non-incisional surgery, there is a high chance it will come undone quickly or the line won’t hold, and since I’m in a condition that needs fat grafting, my eyes need incision. They said a semi-out line would probably be too high for my eyes, and an in-out line is possible. It was the most detailed consultation among the 3 places, which I liked, but the surgery cost is burdensome, the A/S period is short, and the criteria for meeting the discount benefits are complicated, which concerns me. / The consultation manager was kind and had a comfortable vibe, and we talked a lot, so I felt a sense of closeness. It was the only one of the 3 places that wrote the diagnosis and price on a business card. There was a slight push toward booking that day or scheduling surgery for the next week, but it didn’t feel pressuring to the point of being burdensome.