Myung Ju Lee, MD, PhD

Yang Ini untuk realself: Revision Rhinoplasty After Two Failed Surgeries – Finally I Can Breathe Again Saya ingin membagikan pengalaman saya dengan sangat jujur, karena saya tahu banyak orang di RealSelf yang sedang mencari harapan setelah operasi yang gagal. Sebelum datang ke VIP Plastic Surgery, saya sudah menjalani dua kali rhinoplasty di klinik lain, dan keduanya berakhir dengan pengalaman yang sangat mengecewakan. Setelah operasi tersebut, saya mengalami kesulitan bernapas selama hampir satu tahun. Itu bukan hanya masalah estetika lagi, tetapi sudah menjadi masalah kesehatan yang sangat mengganggu kehidupan sehari-hari. Selain hasil operasi yang tidak memuaskan, pengalaman pelayanan di klinik sebelumnya juga sangat mengecewakan. Setelah operasi, saya bahkan dibiarkan kembali sendiri ke hotel dalam kondisi yang masih lemah tanpa pendampingan. Dressing yang diberikan juga sangat terbatas sehingga saya harus menghadapi kesulitan bernapas sendirian. Saya berulang kali mencoba menghubungi klinik tersebut untuk mencari jawaban mengenai kondisi saya, tetapi yang saya dapatkan hanya jawaban singkat seperti “masih bengkak” dan “butuh waktu”. Tidak ada penjelasan yang jelas dan tidak ada solusi nyata. Pengalaman itu membuat saya menjadi sangat berhati-hati. Saya tidak ingin menjalani operasi lagi tanpa kepastian. Saya hanya ingin menemukan dokter yang benar-benar mengerti bagaimana memperbaiki fungsi pernapasan saya. Perjalanan saya akhirnya membawa saya ke VIP Plastic Surgery di Korea. Semua dimulai dari konsultasi online. Dari awal saya sudah merasa berbeda karena semua pertanyaan saya dijawab dengan sangat jelas dan detail. Saya juga sangat berterima kasih kepada Myke, penerjemah Indonesia di VIP, yang membantu saya sejak konsultasi online. Dia dengan sabar menjawab banyak sekali pertanyaan saya dan membantu menjelaskan setiap proses yang akan saya jalani. Berkat bantuan dan kesabarannya, saya akhirnya memiliki keberanian untuk datang ke Korea pada November 2025 untuk melakukan konsultasi langsung dengan Dr. Myung Ju Lee. Saat konsultasi tatap muka, saya membawa banyak sekali kekhawatiran karena pengalaman masa lalu saya. Myke membantu menerjemahkan semua kekhawatiran saya dengan sangat baik sehingga Dr. Lee benar-benar memahami kondisi saya. Setelah diskusi yang sangat detail, saya akhirnya memutuskan untuk menjadwalkan revision rhinoplasty pada Maret 2026. Sejak hari pertama saya tiba di VIP, saya benar-benar merasakan perbedaan yang sangat besar dibanding pengalaman saya sebelumnya. Di klinik sebelumnya, setelah pembayaran selesai saya merasa seperti ditinggalkan sendirian. Bahkan penerjemah di sana sering berganti-ganti sehingga saya harus berulang kali menjelaskan kondisi saya dari awal kepada orang yang berbeda. Di VIP semuanya terasa seperti one stop care system. Tim mereka membantu saya dengan sangat detail mulai dari transportasi, akomodasi, pemeriksaan hidung setiap hari, makanan selama pemulihan, obat-obatan, hingga aktivitas ringan seperti berkeliling Jeju agar saya tetap merasa nyaman selama masa recovery. Dan yang paling penting bagi saya: akhirnya saya bisa bernapas dengan bebas lagi. Saya benar-benar merasa sangat lega. Rasanya seperti mendapatkan kembali kualitas hidup saya yang sempat hilang. Saya sangat bersyukur menemukan Dr. Myung Ju Lee. Beliau bukan hanya memperbaiki masalah pernapasan saya, tetapi juga memberikan hasil yang sangat natural dan indah. Saya sering mengatakan kepada teman saya bahwa beliau bukan hanya seorang plastic surgeon, tetapi juga seorang artist yang memahami harmoni wajah. Terima kasih juga kepada seluruh tim VIP yang luar biasa: Myke, Joann, Cristina, Julia, tim medis, beautician VIP, dan Mr. Eric yang selalu membantu dan memastikan saya tidak pernah merasa sendirian selama berada di sini. Perjalanan ini benar-benar sangat berarti bagi saya. Setelah dua pengalaman operasi yang gagal, akhirnya saya menemukan tempat dan dokter yang bisa memberikan jawaban yang saya cari selama ini. Saya sangat bersyukur atas pengalaman ini.

VIP including Dr. Lee, Dr. Kim, & every member of the staff is phenomenal. Communication was clear & continuous the entire time. It was a harmonious journey beginning with the first consultation, being picked up from the airport by sweet Eric, the refreshing daily spa treatments, & 3 deliciously diverse meals per day. Having everything in one space is brilliant. Every need is thought of, cared for, & unduly valued. The knowledge of the staff & the brilliance of the chefs made this adventure worthwhile.

Surgery of any kind means putting your faith in another or many others. VIP made me feel my trust was put in the right hands. I’m very happy with my choice & my results. I have dietary restrictions yet the expert chefs made every one of the 3 daily meals delicious, healthy, & distinct. The daily spa treatments & check in’s were soothing. The tour of JeJu was delightful & fun. I would recommend VIP to anyone interested in surgery.

Everything about my experience was absolutely fantastic! Great, friendly staff who speaks English well and helped me with everything. The scalp and face treatments were incredible. Amazing results, wonderful service, professional staff, and also great food - overall 11/10 experience!

My experience at VIP Plastic Surgery in Jeju City was nothing short of exceptional—from start to finish, truly world-class. Dr. Lee is a pioneer in highly technical facial procedures, yet he is incredibly humble, kind, and down-to-earth. His expertise inspires immediate confidence, and his calm, thoughtful manner made me feel completely at ease throughout the entire process. Dr. Kim, who specializes in eye procedures, is equally impressive—precise, skilled, and meticulous. Together, they are an outstanding team. I had a deep plane facelift (for which Dr Lee is the pioneer), neck lift, endoscopic forehead and brow lift, fat grafts, and blepharoplasty (upper and lower) From the moment I was picked up at Jeju Airport until I was dropped off 14 days later, I received extraordinary, highly personalized care. Every single staff member at VIP went above and beyond to ensure I felt safe, supported, and genuinely cared for. The post-operative care was unparalleled. For 12 consecutive days after surgery, I was seen daily by a doctor or nurse for progress checks, dressing changes, suture removal as needed, and overall monitoring. My recovery plan also included daily hyperbaric oxygen chamber sessions to promote healing, along with relaxing facials and hair treatments using LED light therapy to minimize scarring and support skin recovery. The on-site chefs deserve special recognition—they prepared delicious, healthy meals tailored to recovery. They paid close attention to how much I was eating and would gently fuss over me if I wasn’t eating enough, encouraging me to drink specific nourishing beverages to help reduce swelling. That level of attentiveness was deeply touching. Everything was impeccably organized, seamless, and stress-free. I stayed in the same building as the surgical clinic and spa, so every appointment was just an elevator ride away—an enormous convenience during recovery. By the time I left, I felt completely reassured, confident in my results, and secure knowing my healing was progressing beautifully. VIP Plastic Surgery doesn’t just deliver excellent surgical outcomes—they deliver an experience rooted in compassion, professionalism, and genuine care. Thank you to the entire team at VIP for make me look 20 years younger and for truly making me feel like a VIP.

This is exactly the case when a surgeon is an artist. Minimal intervention, maximum aesthetics. I look 20 years younger.Thank you for the professionalism, refined taste, and a result that’s impossible to look away from.

I cannot thank and recommend VIP Plastic Surgery enough! After over a year of research, I chose Dr Myung Ju Lee, MD, PhD for my deep plane facelift, endoscopic brow and temple lift, genioplasty, lower bleph, and lip lift and the results are incredibly natural. Dr. Lee is a true artist, giving me the refreshed look I wanted without looking “done”. The level of skill and precision here is unmatched. From start to finish, my experience at VIP Plastic Surgery in Jeju was absolutely seamless. From the private airport pickup by Eric to the luxury in-building accommodation, I felt safe and cared for every second. The aftercare is what truly sets them apart—daily anti-swelling facials, oxygen chamber therapy, and regular check-ins with Dr. Lee, even on weekends. Additional thanks go to Dr Kim, JoAnn the manager, Julia the coordinator, the hardworking “Kims” in the lounge with their healing and delicious food and the entire warm and friendly staff. VIP Plastic Surgery provides a complete, stress-free makeover journey for the international medical tourist.

I had been considering plastic surgery for quite some time when I came across VIP Clinic during my research. From the very beginning, I was impressed by their website—it was beautifully designed, easy to navigate, and very informative. What stood out most was their all-inclusive approach, which covered accommodations, airport transportation, and thoughtfully prepared meals. Having everything coordinated in one place made the process feel seamless and stress-free. From my first contact with the clinic, I encountered an exceptionally professional and responsive team who took the time to answer all of my questions thoroughly. Upon arrival in Korea, I had an in-person consultation with Dr. Myung Ju Lee, followed by a secondary consultation to address any additional questions that arose. Joanne, the director, guided me through the entire experience with incredible care and attention. She made me feel completely at ease and genuinely supported, as if I were in the care of a close friend. The entire staff was courteous, kind, and attentive. My coordinator, Julia, was truly outstanding—she managed countless details effortlessly and always with a warm smile. Both the pre-operative and post-operative teams were excellent, and I truly cannot imagine a better overall experience. Following surgery, the clinic utilized advanced recovery technologies to support healing, including daily facials, red light therapy, oxygen chamber sessions, and nourishing Korean healing meals. Julia kept me informed of my daily schedule and consistently checked in to ensure I had everything I needed. As for the procedures themselves, they were not easy, and recovery has been a process. I underwent an upper and lower blepharoplasty with Dr. Mi Jung Kim, who did an exceptional job and carefully respected my natural eye crease. Dr. Myung Ju Lee was equally remarkable—he checked on me daily and remained available to answer questions even after I returned to the United States two weeks later. While I am still in the recovery phase, I feel confident that I will be very happy with my final results in the coming months. I am deeply grateful to the entire VIP Clinic team for their professionalism, care, and dedication throughout this journey. Highly recommended.

To Dr. Lee, JoAnn, and the VIP Team, I wanted to take a moment to share my gratitude for the exceptional experience I had over the past two weeks during my facelift surgery at VIP. From the start, Dr. Lee and JoAnn have been incredibly professional, and I am deeply appreciative of their expertise. The entire team has been attentive, kind, and always willing to assist with anything I needed throughout my stay. One aspect I would especially like to highlight is the thoughtful inclusion of an apartment and meals for patients. This made my recovery process much more comfortable and eased my mind after the surgery, allowing me to focus on healing. VIP Plastic Surgery is a one stop solution for your surgery. How they make the preparation from the start until the Post-op care, it was a whole great deal of service. I would like to sincerely thank Dr. Lee, JoAnn, and the entire VIP team especially the Indonesian coordinator and translatot Myke for their outstanding care, kindness, and support during my stay.

I recently underwent nose, eye and facial surgeries at VIP Plastic Surgery in Jeju, and I am extremely grateful for the entire experience and results. This clinic came highly recommended by a friend, and I also spent a great deal of time researching before embarking on this very personal and difficult decision. It was my first time undergoing cosmetic surgery, and my top two priorities were safety and achieving a natural, refreshed look—nothing exaggerated or “done.” I am truly glad that I placed my trust in Dr. Lee and Dr. Kim and their exceptional team. Both doctors are highly skilled with an incredible eye for facial harmony while preserving natural beauty. The results exceeded my expectations—everything turned out so natural, and I could not be happier. What I appreciate most is also that both doctors never pushed for unnecessary procedures. They clearly know what is needed and always prioritize patient safety when making recommendations. I would also like to commend the entire medical team and staff, especially Director JoAnn, who went above and beyond in caring for me. I experienced significant pain during the first two nights, and being alone and frightened, I reached out for help. JoAnn responded to my calls even in the middle of the night and made personal efforts to see to my wellbeing. The medical team also worked late into the night to provide extra care and attention when needed, for which I am deeply grateful. My coordinator, Julia, along with the front desk and clinic staff including Meky, Julie, the facial room team, and the residence staff, were consistently kind, attentive, and helpful throughout my stay. Despite the constant flow of patients and their incredibly busy schedules, they never failed to greet everyone by name with warmth, positivity, and a genuine willingness to help. The chefs in the kitchen were equally thoughtful and considerate, taking special care of me during my recovery when I was feeling especially weak. Last but not least, Eric, the chauffeur, was incredibly friendly and supportive—from picking me up at the airport to driving me to all my checkups, and even acting as the best tour guide around Jeju. I am very thankful that everything turned out so well. This is truly a clinic that delivers beautiful, natural results while genuinely caring for the well-being and safety of their patients. I highly recommend them.