Procedures That Don’t Take A Thousands Miles

Written by Seoul TouchUp. Posted in Asian Plastic Surgery, Korean Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery News

South Korea may be the best place in the world to get plastic surgery done? Quite possibly. Its abundance of specialists, its supportive environment, and years of research and development have made this country a serious hot spot for those who are seeking to undergo a plastic surgery. However, despite its many advantages, it is not necessary to take this long journey to South Korea in order to get a specific Korean plastic surgery done. Although this may be true for more serious procedures, your own country will likely be qualified enough for smaller ones, and you will save quite a bit of money on the travel costs in the process.

WHY PEOPLE GO TO SOUTH KOREA IN THE FIRST PLACE

The most frequent answer to this question is that people will choose to go to South Korea specifically to have a procedure done if it is a complex and difficult procedure for which they need the highest possible plastic surgery specialist, and Korean surgeons understand how to create the beauty of Asians. Korean clinics are equipped with special recovery rooms which specifically cater to these kinds of patients, and which allow them to recover in peace for as long as needed until they are ready to return to their everyday lives. However, while these are certainly a valid reason to travel to South Korea for your surgery, not all procedures are this complex, and they certainly don’t all require a long period of recovery after they are done.

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Woman Suffered From Nevus Flammeus, Transforms into Stunning Beauty

Written by Seoul TouchUp. Posted in Plastic Surgery News

It’s been awhile now, but the July 31^st Episode of “Let Me In” showcases the power of cosmetic surgery, when it is done right.

A Korean women, Kim Hee-Eun had suffered from nevus flammeus, a condition that leaves her with small, reddish-purple spots scattered across her right cheek and went on to her gums. It left her horribly disfigured and self-conscious. These facial deformities became an obstacle for her in socializing and in finding a job.

During interviews and in old photos, she was usually seen covering the right side of her face. On top of that, the cosmetic surgeons participating in “Let Me In” did corrective jaw surgery on her, also known as double jaw surgery. After correcting her bimaxilalry protrusion, she was seen smiling, confidently and radiantly at the audience.

While there have been many stunning beauties and gents arising from the show, “Let Me In”, there have also been cases where plastic surgery has went horribly wrong. There are 3 lessons to learn from extreme plastic surgery in Korea that went wrong, something that everyone should be mindful of before undertaking such a major, life-changing decision.

What's perhaps disconcerting is the fact that medical disputes have been on the rise. In 2012, 444 individuals reported to have found their results from surgery to be disappointing. In 2013, this number shot up to 731.

It is possible to achieve beautiful and stunning transformations; only seek out professionals in a reputable clinic, who have the experience and ethics to care for your well-being.

Disclaimer: (The picture above was derived from the blogosphere and is not associated with Seoul TouchUp)

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Woman Gets a Third Breast, Denies it to be a Hoax

Written by Seoul TouchUp. Posted in Plastic Surgery News

An American woman, Alisha Hessler who also goes by the name of Jasmine Tridevil, has recently been reported to have undergone surgery to create a third breast. A rather unusual request and what others have called plastic surgery taken to the extreme. She had spent an alleged cost of $22,500 and claims to have went to more than 50 plastic surgeons before her request was undertaken.

Critics on the internet have expressed their disbelief. In response, she has denied that the surgery to add a third breast is a hoax. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that she plans to create a documentary involving her difficulties as a woman living with a third breast.

“This is not a fake, I had the procedure done,” she said, “If people don’t believe it, that’s up to them.”

If this is true, then the surgeon has violated ethical principles involving not just surgery, but in medicine as well.
“This is sensationalist and quite frankly horrible.” said Scot Glasberg, the President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons in response to the MailOnline. He also added that whoever the surgeon was, if tracked down, could have his license to practise taken away.

While some may claim that it is exotic, others gasp in horror, but the fact remains that it could be dangerous with serious consequences in the long-run. Before taking the plunge, understanding the pros and cons of breast implants should be top on your list of things to do before surgery.

The consequences could be disastrous, who knows? Up to date, no one has ever reportedly gotten a third breast from cosmetic surgery, not that we know of.

Disclaimer: (The picture above was derived from the blogosphere and is not associated with Seoul TouchUp)

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Surprised by a $117,000 Medical Bill from a Doctor He Didn’t Know

Written by Seoul TouchUp. Posted in Plastic Surgery News

Peter Drier, a bank technology manager in New York City was blindsided by a $117,000 medical bill, after a neck surgery. This bill came from a doctor he did not know; an “assistant surgeon” that he did not remember ever meeting.

Before the procedures, he had signed a pile of consent forms.

“I thought I understood the risks,” he said, “But this was just so wrong – I had no choice and no negotiating power.”

In New York City, health care professionals typically help each other out when caring for patients. However, with this arises a potential problem. This practice of “drive-by doctoring” charges patients or their insurers with massive costs.

What’s worse, this “drive-by-doctoring” may involve an out-of-network doctors who charges 20 to 40 times the usual local rates. Needless to say, this unexpected practice has become the top complaint in New York State agencies.

This can happen when a patient is lying on a hospital bed and is unaware of the people in white coats and scrubs – these people who would charge sky-high rates for services that were once a part of daily hospital rates. Unbelievable and frustrating.

Fortunately, no such cases have happened in Seoul, South Korea.

Speaking of which, are you considering getting surgery in Seoul? Despite being one of the top 3 medical tourism destinations in Asia, it’s better to be safe than sorry; you could always raise this question the next time you go around to the surgeon’s office in Gangnam. Who wants to receive an ugly surprise of hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of services you never expected? Certainly no one!

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This Week On Beauty: Korean Smile Surgery, The Wonder Woman Makeover And Mommy Tummy Tucks

Written by Chelsea Kim. Posted in Plastic Surgery News

This is your weekly dose of the best – and possibly, worst – news on beauty and cosmetic surgery around the globe.

What’s New In Asia? Korean Smile Surgery

The Internet is abuzz this week with a photo of a new plastic surgery trend in Asia that puts a permanent smile on a patient’s face. Just when you think we’ve seen it all, this new trend, called Korean smile surgery, is rapidly becoming popular among men and women in their 20s and 30s. So much so, that even cosmetic surgeons in Seoul are defending the procedure, saying their patients are scarred by negative remarks gained by their naturally unsmiling faces, especially those whose work involve facing customers every day.

Just what is this surgery? According to medical experts, smile surgery, or popularly known as Valentine anguloplasty in the West, involves removing the muscle tissues at the lip’s edge, resulting in “naturally” upturned mouth corners on a deadpan face.

Plastic Surgeon Creates Ideal Wife

A plastic surgeon in Los Angeles created his ideal wife, using what he called as the “Wonder Woman Makeover.” David Matlock met his wife, Veronica, when she went to his clinic in 2007 to get vaginal rejuvenation procedure. It was love at first sight for the 49-year-old doctor, who proposed to Veronica during their first date. Now, 40 pounds lighter and competing as a bodybuilder with Matlock, Veronica says her husband’s obsession with beauty and fitness keeps her inspired to look her best.

What is the Wonder Woman Makeover? For starters, Veronica’s makeover involves liposuction on the chins, arms and legs and a Brazilian butt lift.

Taxpayers Pay For Mom To Get Tummy Tuck

In West Yorkshire, a 27-year-old woman had her £5,000 tummy tuck paid for by the National Health Service. Kelly McManus, a mother of three, told doctors she needed the operation because her post-pregnancy body was stopping her from becoming the next Julia Roberts. What’s more is that McManus believes the operation saved NHS the taxpayers’ money because she will no longer need treatment for depression.

McManus’ case was not the first in NHS history. In January, 23-year-old Josie Cunningham had breast enlargement surgery that cost the NHS a cool 4,800. But now she’s suing the government agency, saying her 36DD breasts have made her the target of online abuse. Cunningham wants her news breasts reduced, of course, also at the taxpayers’ expense.

U.S. Women Risking Lives To Get Illegal Butt Injections

Now, it cannot be stressed enough that patients should be wary of undergoing cosmetic surgery procedures. Authorities said that more women in the United States are putting their lives at risk for getting butt enhancements through black market procedures.

The procedure involves using industrial silicone bought from a home improvement store and injected by people with no medical training in places unsuitable for such procedure. Deaths from the illegal butt injections have been reported in several states, including Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Pennsylvania, Nevada and New York, according to Fox News.

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