Be award of taxi in Seoul where there is always congested!

Written by jasmin0710. Posted in Medical Tourism Korea, Uncategorized

If you are coming to Korea for medical purposes, you will definitely need transport to move around in Korea. Taxi is one of the easiest and closest transport you can get. However, there are several issues on using taxi service in Seoul, South Korea. After reading this, you would probably prefer to have transport that could be provided whenever you need it.

Korean-speaking taxi drivers

Unfortunately, most taxi drivers in Korea do not speak English. You might confront some communication problems if you are not familiar with Korean. In fact, some drivers would just refuse to take foreign customers. In this case, you should arrange transport with someone who can speak English unless you are fluent in Korean!

Short distances and rush hours in Seoul

Some taxi drivers will refuse to drive if you are going only a short distance. It usually happens especially at night or during weekends and rush hours when there is a high demand. They would more easily select their clients with their taste during this period. You might end up standing up on the street for a certain period of time until you can finally find a taxi who is willing to give a ride.

Overcharging to strangers

There are some taxi drivers who see foreigners as easy targets to overcharge fares. For example, some taxi drivers may try to overcharge you by taking further routes, especially when you are not familiar with areas. In Seoul, the taxi fare is increased by 20% from midnight to 4 am. Surprisingly, the after-midnight fare can be applied by a simple press of a button. Who would dare to do it? But actually it is reported that some taxi drivers cheat on foreigners by applying after-midnight fares during the day.

Less economical prices 

Transportation from airport to Seoul charges minimum $40 USD for a regular taxi and minimum $100 USD for a van taxi. Since you are coming to Korea during holidays for a certain period of time, you will definitely need this transport service for airport pick-up and even drop-off as well. Therefore, it would be more economical if you use transport service that is designed as a package service.

Seoul Touchup Package service, is it worth it?

As described above, there are several problems of using taxi service in Korea. Then we could think if there is any better way to save your time and money. Why don’t you use package service offered by Seoul Touchup?
Quick provision of transport is necessary for those who come to Korea for plastic surgeries.

Imagine yourself of calling a taxi on the street right after surgery with all bandages on your swelling face. Also,what if you are late for appointments just because you couldn't get a taxi. Therefore, it is best to have your secure transport ready for surgeries and any necessary appointments. Moreover, it would be better than ever if you can have transport service that you can trust with the prices! Seoul Touchup package service has been designed to provide clients with so much comfort. It provides full transportation service from the moment you arrive at the airport until you leave Korea. This includes all required trips to hotel, clinics, airport, and even for groceries. Seoul Touchup also has different vehicles ready for our customer’s safety and comfort. Arrange package with Seoul Touchup now for economical, convenient, and trustful service.

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Is it necessary to pay deposit to clinic before you arrive in Korea?

Written by jasmin0710. Posted in Medical Tourism Korea, Plastic Surgery News, Uncategorized

When you would like to book a surgery date, we always ask of you to do wire transfer for a deposit. You will probably wonder why it is necessary to pay deposit to clinic in advance while you are not even there yet. In this page, we will explain about how important it is to do so especially for those who visit Korea from overseas.

Why do you have to make a deposit to clinic?

Making a deposit is a first step to save the surgery spot. Most of the clinics nowadays have settled it as a policy. According to the policy, you can safely secure the date and time of your surgery by making a deposit. Imagine that the clinic suddenly changes the surgery date when you already have set out all the schedules for your medical tour to Korea! It could most likely happen to popular clinics where many clients visit if you don't pay deposit in advance. This may result in chaos on your schedules including the flight, hotel, tour, etc. Therefore, making a deposit to a clinic is like a promise with a clinic to prevent such an unexpected change.

A deposit to clinic for your sake

As you may have known, popular doctors at prestige plastic surgery clinics are tight with their schedules. Sometimes, their operation schedules are fully booked even for a month. It happens when the demand for local and international customers is extremely high. Therefore, you will find it difficult to book especially during the holidays and the vacation seasons. Because of that, deposit system has been a very important step for clients. Once you arrange a surgery date by paying the deposit, surgeons will save several hours for you as to have consultation and operation.

Beneficial to pay deposit after all

Just like mentioned above, a deposit policy is in fact very beneficial for both clients and clinics. How? It can prevent clients from being messed up with their schedules and clinics from canceling issues and missing other perspective clients.

How much would be the deposit?

The minimum deposit to save a surgery spot is approximately 10% of the total surgery fee. But it won’t be exactly 10% since you don’t get the final quote until you have a face-to-face consultation. It would be still okay though since they will deduct the deposit from the final payment. Click here to find out more about approximate plastic surgery fees. Please note that the price stated in the website is only an approximation. Also, it may subject to change depending on your specific conditions or which clinic you decide to go to. If you want to know more about prices, please submit your form to our website!

Should I also pay a deposit to SeoulTouchUp package service?

Finding a right doctor and a suitable clinic for you is already a massive and energy consuming work. But you still have a bunch of things to consider for your stay in South Korea: where to stay, how to get to hospital, how to get recovered well during your healing period etc.

What is better for you to pay a deposit through us is that you can also get Seoul Touchup package service arranged. It is all-in-one-step you can experience. The main services include hotel, airport pick-up and drop-off, transportation for all required check-ups, a private coordinator, after-care services, groceries etc.

Easy concept of deposit to a clinic

Despite of some of clients’ worries about paying deposit in advance, most of clients understand fairly well. It is because many other services are also using this deposit system such as Airbnb and even one-day surfing class. Having a plastic surgery can be one of the most important issues in your life, and has to be well-planned without any problem. By being said, there is no doubt about paying a deposit to make sure you save your surgery date well.

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Nosing Ahead with Rhinoplasty

Written by Chelsea Kim. Posted in Korean Rhinoplasty

Whether you want a nose job to remove the bump, hump or downsize the bulbous end of your nose or straightened a crooked nose or you just want to breathe easier – this post is likely to help you address issues and concerns about getting a rhinoplasty.

Rhinoplasty: Men’s Most Desired Cosmetic Procedure

Did you know that rhinoplasty is the oldest procedure in facial plastic surgery? There is evidence to show this procedure dates back to thousands of years. Today, it is the most desired cosmetic procedure among men and it is second only to breast surgery as the most desired procedure among women.

In saying so, rhinoplasty requires specialist skills as it is the most complex operation in cosmetic surgery. It does not only deal with the aesthetic aspect of the nose, but maintaining or improving the nasal function is also an intricate operation.

Rhinoplasty is Popular in Korea

Rhinoplasty (also commonly known as a nose job) is another popular procedure in Korea. It typically involves adding grafts and supports to augment the tip and dorsum of the nose creating a desirable pointy tip of the nose, as opposed to having a wide and flat nose.

It is often the answer to a number of conditions and aesthetic concerns. There are several kinds of rhinoplasty available and this depends on the individual’s needs. You can opt for a non-invasive procedure: aptly called non-surgical rhinoplasty whereby fillers are used to alter and smooth bumps. But this is not long term. The open procedure involves implanting supports and grafts to the nose, thus maintaining the nose structure. It is widely accepted as the surgery for rhinoplasty because of its longer term affect.

Top Surgeons and the Right Destination

There are a myriad of reasons for cosmetic surgery: it could be purely cosmetic, functional or reconstructive – but the bottom line is, cosmetic surgery is not only an alteration to the nose, face or body but it is generally seen as an improvement to the self.

The decision to undergo any surgery is extremely personal. Making alterations to our faces and bodies is an amazing privilege and it changes how you feel about yourself. Therefore it is important to choose the right surgeon the first time because appearance and function is not so easily reversed.

Cosmetic surgery has flourished in Asia – for many, Asia is top-of-the-mind when it comes to destination of choice. Countries such as South Korea have intertwined cosmetic surgery into their medical tourism portfolio.

This combined with their highly skilled cosmetic techniques are reasons why Korea is a leading destination for cosmetic surgery tourism. People travel to Korea for plastic surgery to fulfill their dream of idealized beauty and satisfaction.

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