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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Who Needs a Korean Plastic Surgery Neck Lift?

Written by Chelsea Kim. Posted in Uncategorized

A person’s neck is one of the first places that show ageing, which is why the Korean plastic surgery neck lift is specifically aimed to help patients who want their necks to look firmer and younger. A sagging neck is normal for everyone once they pass the age of forty, because the skin becomes much looser, especially if the person does not exercise a healthy diet and a healthy body.

Are you a candidate for this operation?

A sagging neck is not a health issue, so whether you wish to undergo this anti-aging surgery in Korea or not depends on how wish for your neck to look. Patients report a sagging neck when they notice that their jaw line is not as pronounced as it used to be. This usually ends up giving the whole face a more rounded shape, which is not something that patients deem as attractive. However, although a sagging neck if most often a sign of age, some patients have it genetically and from a much younger age. Both cases can be solved surgery, and they also both be done on both men and women for very positive results.

Once you have decided to go ahead with the Korean plastic surgery neck lift, you will need to discuss the whole procedure very carefully with your doctor. It is important that doctor is familiar with the entire medical history of the patient so that he can accurately assess whether or not you are healthy enough to undergo the surgery. The patient must also have a realistic view of what the outcome of the neck lift will look like. Although great changes can be made for the better, doctors will always aim to leave out any excess operations in order to make the patient look as natural as possible.

Pre-surgery

There are different ways that a neck lift procedure can be done, and the latest surgery trends have enabled doctors to customize the operation to fit each individual patient. During the consultation period, there will be a discussion on the possible side effects, as well as where the areas of incisions will be made. Patients must pay close attention to this information because it will help them greatly later on in the healing period.

Different areas in your face and neck will be marked up and they will serve as guidelines for the entire operation. The neck lift is performed under general anaesthesia, and patients are also given IV fluids and are connected to monitors that will be tracking your vital signs. Everything is very well organized, and a team of doctors will be overseeing your operation. Once the excess skin is removed, your surgeon will tighten the remaining muscle to improve the look of the neck, and will then close all of the incisions.

As part of the recovery period for this cosmetic surgery in Korea, patients will have a pressure dressing wrapped around the top of their head and underneath their chin to stop any unwanted movement. After about three weeks, the patient is expected to heal completely and to be able to resume with their normal activities.

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Brazilian Man Undergoes Surgery to Get Asian Eyes

Written by Chelsea Kim. Posted in Uncategorized

Nowadays, it’s not uncommon to hear that someone has done Korean double eyelid surgery.  But, this is probably a first in the record: Recently, a blue-eyed, blond-haired Brazilian man had went under the knife to look Korean; he had underwent at least ten surgeries to get Asian eyes, he told the Korea Herald. Besides the ten surgical procedures for his eyes as well as other less invasive procedures, totalling $3,100, he has also began to wear coloured contact lenses. The unnamed man asked for his name to not be revealed, for the sake of privacy and protection for his family from the Internet’s eyes. He was originally from Brazil and came to Korea as an exchange student. After spending time in Korea, he was inspired by how common plastic surgery was.

“Koreans have many surgeries to modify the shape of their eyes and become more like Westerners. It was easy to tell when one of them had done it, walking on the street wearing sunglasses and a surgical mask,” he told the Korea Herald.

“I have no regrets, and I don’t intend to have any more procedures,” he concluded. While many people and the media seem to think that the Oriental look is not as beautiful, this man seems to be happy that he has gotten the right look for himself.

It’s a common misconception that Koreans are obsessed with modifying their bodies. While the culture is indeed more open towards cosmetic surgery, plastic surgery statistics show that popular procedures in Korea involve the skin and hair.

However, not all stories having to do with cosmetic surgery have a pleasant outcome. One just has to remember the cautionary tales of an obsessed model, having injected cooking oil into her face as a last resort. Other times, it’s not some gaping hole beckoning a person to keep getting surgery work done, but simply, a healthful but uninformed mind. That is why, it’s been reiterated on this blog many times now, that pre-surgery and post-surgery research is very important. How is this procedure done, and are there any health ailments that will threaten a good outcome? Which surgeon or clinic should one go to, for a specific procedure? Which is the best for you? You might find some answers over at the TouchUp Community. On another note, we are glad to share the good news with you; the TouchUp Community reaches 3000 Members as of this week.

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

 

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Hair Transplant Surgery (Enabling growth: Hair Restoration)

Written by Chelsea Kim. Posted in Uncategorized

What is Hair transplant surgery?

In today’s day and age, hair restoration is made possible; whether it is from prolonged baldness borne out of illness or the inevitable, hair loss from aging. There are various types of, hair transplant surgery procedures that one can undergo, as well as many sorts of alternatives to the surgery itself. All in all, hair transplant surgery is a cosmetic procedure in treating hair loss by grafting hair-bearing skin from healthier-growing areas of the scalp to the thinning areas that require the extra help.

Before and After the procedure

Before	After
There are at least three types of hair transplant surgery procedures, which one you might undergo would depend on your individual needs and concerns from your surgeon. They are but may not be limited to, (1) Hair transplant graft, (2) Flap surgery and (3) Scalp reduction surgery.	Patience is necessary as it may take up to nine months before hair takes root and begins to fill in the areas worked on.
Psychologically prepare yourself: Bruising, scabbing, swelling, numbing, throbbing, bandaging and a feeling of tightness in scalp may occur depending on the extent of your surgery.	Once hair starts to regrow, it should look natural as it is transplanted in the natural direction of your hair growth.
Thicker and denser hair will produce better results.	Realistic expectations: Even after the procedure, results may not be as flattering as it could be. Several “touch-up” hair transplant surgery procedures may be required to improve overall look or to reach your desired, voluminous outcome.

 Is hair transplant surgery for you?

As with any cosmetic surgery procedure, the possibility for risks and complications should be duly noted – yet not stifle change, especially when it has to do with the hair on top of one’s head. Uneven hair-growth and balding spots are too much of a frustration to not give hair transplant surgery a go. That said, there are definitely alternatives out there for more cautious people such as prescription creams, wigs and hair extensions to name a few.
For any surgical procedures, It is of the utmost importance that one seeks out a professional. In South Korea, Korean Celebrities and Plastic Surgery; the association there, is not surprising news. Neither is the fact that South Korea is currently leading the world in the most number of plastic surgery procedures done in a year. Renowned and reputable for their practices,Korean Plastic surgery is hands down, one of Asia’s hot spots to undergo plastic or cosmetic surgery.

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