So far good explanations he has good techniques in his approach to a procedure, which is a little different but very effective. I do have wrinkles on my forehead that I was surprised to see, however, Dr Rhee says that it could be from the swelling so we know that they will not be there in a few days.
[PLEASE READ] This review is for Dr. Rhee and his astounding, very rare level of customer service. I've done a LOT of surgery in Korea, and in many different clinics, so a word of advice: It's just as important to find someone who you think will do a good job, but has good post-op customer service. Because every clinic has beautiful pictures, but a LOT of them turn you away if you're ever concerned or unhappy about the results. And sometimes, things can happen, even outside of your control. As for DR. Rhee, HE, HIM is so awesome. I did my facelift, breast implants, liposuction, and calf reduction with him. When I was a new patient, he was so kind and attentive even though I had a lot of questions. He took the time to understand what I wanted (even more than most doctors), and he's also freaking hilarious, my goodness. Even while I was healing after surgery, I was in so much pain that when it was time to leave, I still felt too weak to move. So he let me stay 2 extra days in the hospital than normal. But all in all, my boobs looked great!! However, after a month and the swelling started going down, I started noticing my breasts were a little uneven. And this is when I started freaking out. Because maybe the results were screwed up, and I'd have to live with it for the rest of my life. Like I mentioned, most clinics usually just brush you off even if you're unhappy with the result. Not to mention, you just threw away all this hard-earned money. I booked an appointment to see Dr. Rhee for a follow up, I was terrified that I'd walk into a room with an annoyed doctor, and he'd just tell me to "just massage it" and tell me to live with it because "breasts aren't perfect to begin with." But this is where the magic happened. You know happened instead? I walk in and he's all SUPER bubbly like he always is, even though I'm no longer a new client, and the first thing out of his mouth is: "Ah yes, I can see it's a little uneven. Yep, I can fix it." He offered a revision before I could even say anything! T_T I can't tell you how rare that is. Again, I've done many many surgeries at about 10 different clinics total, so I probably have more experience with Korean clinics than most people. Dr. Rhee then continued to spent a LOOOOT of time with me walking through all my concerns with my results and addressing them, and he KEPT saying "I can see why you'd feel that way." Very customer-centric, and addressed and without hesitation agreed to touch up everything I was dissatisfied with. And throughout all this, it wasn't an uncomfortable conversation. He was just as positive as he was when I was a new patient, so I didn't feel like they were only nice before they got my money (some clinics are like that.) He was kind all the way throughout my whole appointment, and even came back to see me again to make sure I felt happy with the OTHER surgeries that the other doctors did. (Because he doesn't do facelifts.) All in all, really, really happy with Dr. Rhee. I feel like he went above and beyond what is normal. Jiwon the translator was also very empathetic, and they lifted a huge weight off my shoulders. That's why I felt so compelled to write this review. Again, would highly recommend Grand and Dr. Rhee! Because again, remember that basically all of the clinics and doctors in Korea can do great work, so...what next? Look for someone who you can trust to do the job, but will also STAND BY IT. If you're spending your hard earned money on your body/face, it can be very heartbreaking to feel like a number, because the clinic doesn't care because they have a million other patients coming in after you. Whereas with Dr. Rhee, never have I seen a doctor so warm and accommodating.
Today is day 14 all the stiches are out I feel an look great to say the least my doctors are simply the very best in the business in my opinion the post survey is unbelievable the care you get from the entire team from the moment you walk in you are treated with great respect an they go out of there way to do all that is possible for. You an that's all you can ask so be realistic an you will be very happy I will post photos Updated on 7 Jan 2018: Today is 23 day all is good
The day of my surgery I was so excited, I was not nervous even a little bit, my time had come for me to get the surgery that I had thought about some time. Main factor was to choose the right clinic for myself and when I found that my husband got a job in Korea, I decided it is a sign to do it in Seoul vs Germany, since it is a Mecca of plastic surgeries. Now the most important part was to choose a right place and my criteria was to “feel” my doctor during consultation I want him to be experience, confident and exited for the best result for me. I found MY doctor in Grand Plastic Surgery hospital and immediately schedule the surgeries. I decided to do two main procedure at once to avoid going under general anesthesia twice, from my previous experience I remember how long it took for me to recover from anesthesia’s side effects. Now the day has come! I thought that I was both mentally and physically prepared. Looking back I was both prepared as well as not prepared. I arrived and everything went like clockwork with the staff at the Grand Plastic, I was prepped and taken in for surgery. In total it took around 6 hours. After my procedures were done I awoke to being in pain, of course this I expected. Unfortunately I have a low thrush hold for pain, just meditation, positive thoughts and final image of improved self helped me to be strong during most critical first 24 hours. For some reason a tremendous source of the pain was coming from the cartridge of my right ear where I believe the bandage was the cause, it wasn’t a surgical site. I asked to stay overnight in Grand Plastic, since I knew my pain would be enormous and I hoped in a hospital I would get better care during first hours of recovery vs at home. After surgery, I was moved to a single person room, nice room and the privacy was much enjoyed by that time of the day. I found it difficult to sleep but I was expecting this, it is hard to find a comfortable position after what my body was just put through. The bright spot for me was knowing that each day after I would feel a little bit better until the pain was just a memory. Another good thing about the private room was that I did not keep anybody else awake. I couldn’t have predicted what issues I might have in the first night after my surgery but I had a positive attitude about having my procedures done and knew that I was getting the best results at the end of this journey with Grand Plastic Surgery. I could see through all this bruising and swelling and see a beautiful ‘Cinderella’ on the other end. If there was one thing that I had wished I had the first night was a large box of fruit popsicles to help with how tender my throat was after the tube that was placed in for the surgery and down a fever. Morning came and like the sun rising my mood did as well. I was look forward to my first treatment. The nurse was very caring person, I am so thankful to her, she did try to be as soft as she could to minimize my pain during the changing of all the dressings. Day shift of care givers were very helpful. They was able to provide a thermometer to confirm what I already knew, I was running a fever along with some much appreciated ice packs to help cool me. Even small stuff as a smile from them or any positive words were appreciated. Morning also brought the return of my English speaking consultants/interpreters. They had been fantastic through all of my getting prepared for surgery. From my very first visit they presented themselves in such a professional (yet personal) manner and helpful role, I can’t say enough good things about my interactions with them. Just wonderful people, who like their job and truly care for the best of the patient’s needs. Despite my being short on patience and feeling very irritable from the pain, they were still there and literally held my hand the day following my surgery and had the patience to keep answer all my questions again and again without once show me that they could be irritated by it. They also kept my family updated on my status since I did not have any contact with them and when finally I got my wallet, they ordered and brought me my lunch. I know that I made the right choice going with Grand Plastic Surgery. All of my research ensured that I had picked the top choice in this part of the world to use for my procedures. I’m home now and feeling better each day. Especially since I could control pain and fever better. Even so, my weakness and fever is still here but I am confident that like the pain it will pass as well day after day. Now I am concentrating on best recovery and follow all doctor’s guidance’s to the letter. No regrets having my surgeries on face and breast lifting. Cinderella story on the way to happy end! One month later: Today marks the 4 weeks after my surgery. Minus all the bandaging, itchiness, not being able to take shower and occasional feverish / cold feelings, I look great! My face has a youthful glow that I recall from my college years and I love having it again. I got face lift, fat injections and removing the bags under my eyes and breast lift. At first, I thought it is too much to get it all done at once. However, I am so happy that I listened to the doctor and chose to go with Grand. I expected great things and yet this has surpassed my expectations. I still have the tape on my incisions that is now skin tone and can hardly be seen, but will help to minimize the visual scaring. Most of the 'scars' are really just faint lines on my skin. After the breast lift, my breasts are now even perkier than when I was a teenager, needless to say they have gotten my husband's full attention. I can totally rock a t-shirt braless, I can't wait to visit the beach next month. It is a shame that I can't post pictures of the before and after of my breast due to privacy requirements, trust me they are truly remarkable! Doctor told me to still be careful but I cannot wait to get out in the sun and by the beach to enjoy my new younger look and body. I will keep you posted about my recovery progress. :) Updated on 7 Sep 2016: Updated on 7 Sep 2016: Updated on 26 Nov 2016: Updated on 22 Dec 2016: Non-invasive method of reducing and removing fats: ultrasound energy warms up the cells in my belly to melt away the fat cells. It was 10 or 20 min, with very little temporary discomfort which I forgot about as soon as treatment was over, but result was visual right away, even so in some cases need more than 1 procedure, I think. Still love how fast and easy was to remove the stubborn belly fat.
