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Very Disappointed
Hi
I had a deep plane facelift and neck lift with Dr Ryu in Dec 2025. I am sadly extremely disappointed with the results. I travelled all the way from Australia and paid $39000 for the surgeries. I am in my late forties.
The results are extremely mild, my face and neck have not been lifted more than what a thread lift would have done. No one has noticed a difference among family and friends. Usually necklifts are amazing at improving neck contours but I have a goblet now which I didnt have to start with.
The after care at the clinic was good but apart from that a wasted exercise.
I am happy to share pics privately.
Also be very wary, I was charged $6000 extra for Facelift because I had a HA based filler in my cheek ten years ago. I can not imagine any one going in for Plastic surgery without having tried fillers. The clinic will add on additional charges and tell you that at the last minute.
Highly disappointed
I had a deep plane facelift and neck lift with Dr Ryu in Dec 2025. I am sadly extremely disappointed with the results. I travelled all the way from Australia and paid $39000 for the surgeries. I am in my late forties.
The results are extremely mild, my face and neck have not been lifted more than what a thread lift would have done. No one has noticed a difference among family and friends. Usually necklifts are amazing at improving neck contours but I have a goblet now which I didnt have to start with.
The after care at the clinic was good but apart from that a wasted exercise.
I am happy to share pics privately.
Also be very wary, I was charged $6000 extra for Facelift because I had a HA based filler in my cheek ten years ago. I can not imagine any one going in for Plastic surgery without having tried fillers. The clinic will add on additional charges and tell you that at the last minute.
Highly disappointed
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Response from Dr. Ryu:
Thank you for sharing your feedback. It is sincerely regrettable that your experience did not meet expectations, particularly after traveling internationally and making a significant personal investment. Your concerns are taken seriously.
Dr. Ryu’s commitment to patient care and attentive post-operative support are appreciated, and these remain central to the clinic’s philosophy. That said, facial surgery outcomes continue to evolve over many months, as swelling and tissue firmness gradually resolve. Early results can appear subtle during this healing phase, which can understandably be frustrating.
Regarding the neck contour concerns you described, further improvement may be possible with a submentoplasty, which is specifically designed to refine fullness beneath the chin and enhance neck definition. Direct communication with RNWOOD is encouraged so your case can be reviewed thoroughly and appropriate guidance provided. Support is available, and assistance will be offered — please do not worry.
With respect to additional fees, pricing is based on individualized surgical assessment, including the presence of prior fillers that may affect surgical complexity. Feedback regarding how this information was communicated is acknowledged, and case-specific clarification can be provided upon review.
A private discussion is welcomed, including a consultation with Dr. Ryu and a detailed review of treatment planning and charges. Sharing photos confidentially would allow for a more accurate assessment and discussion of next steps.
Patient well-being and satisfaction remain the priority, and the opportunity to address this matter directly is sincerely hoped for.
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