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My Facelift Surgery Experience @ Girin Clinic
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My Facelift Surgery Experience @ Girin Clinic
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After researching several clinics in Korea, I conducted a thorough review of the Korean government's recommended facilities for facelift surgeries. I scheduled multiple appointments both online and in person with different clinics to compare their approaches, expertise, and services. I ultimately chose Girin based on three key factors: their exceptional support for international patients, the impressive balance between competitive pricing and their surgeons' demonstrated experience and success rates, and their transparent communication throughout the consultation process.
I was primarily addressing sagging skin in the neck area, along with loss of facial volume in the cheeks and around the eyes—concerns that had been developing over time and affecting my appearance. My goal was to achieve natural-looking results that would enhance my features without creating the overly tight expression sometimes associated with facial surgery. I wanted to look refreshed and rejuvenated, not dramatically altered. After researching my options, including thread lifts, I felt that a facelift combined with fat grafting would best address these concerns and deliver the natural results I was seeking.
What convinced me to proceed immediately after consultation was the exceptional quality of both my online and in-person consultations with the surgeon. The discussions were remarkably candid—the surgeon reviewed all available options, thoroughly explained potential complications, and set realistic expectations about post-operative swelling and the temporary sensation of skin tightness. They specifically explained why thread procedures would not be recommended for my particular case and outlined the benefits of the facelift approach instead. The surgeon's attentiveness, combined with their clear communication about procedure details and personalized recommendations, gave me complete confidence in their expertise and care.
Days 1-2: Post-operative pain was minimal, with discomfort mainly localized to the chin stitches. Swelling began around the eyes and cheeks where the fat grafting had been performed, which was exactly as the surgeon had described.
Days 3-4: Swelling and bruising reached their peak, concentrated primarily around the eyes and cheeks. This was the most visually dramatic phase of recovery, but it aligned with the surgeon's pre-operative timeline, which helped me remain confident that healing was progressing normally.
Days 5-7: I noticed a marked improvement in swelling, and I felt well enough to take walks outside, primarily during evening hours. The chin stitches were removed on day 7, after which I experienced some numbness in the area. This numbness improved significantly over the following days.
Overall: The surgeon's description of the post-operative recovery experience and timeline proved to be remarkably accurate. Their detailed expectations aligned perfectly with my actual recovery.
I experienced no complications whatsoever throughout my recovery. What impressed me most was the clinic's exceptional level of attentiveness and responsiveness. The team was consistently available via WhatsApp and phone to answer any questions I had. This level of ongoing support, especially for an international patient, significantly contributed to my confidence and peace of mind during the healing process
Approximately ten days post-surgery, my results are in line with the expected outcome outlined during my consultation. I can see a clear and obvious difference in my appearance, and the results are looking very promising. I am very pleased with what I can observe thus far. The natural-looking enhancement I sought appears to be materializing exactly as the surgeon described.
I was primarily addressing sagging skin in the neck area, along with loss of facial volume in the cheeks and around the eyes—concerns that had been developing over time and affecting my appearance. My goal was to achieve natural-looking results that would enhance my features without creating the overly tight expression sometimes associated with facial surgery. I wanted to look refreshed and rejuvenated, not dramatically altered. After researching my options, including thread lifts, I felt that a facelift combined with fat grafting would best address these concerns and deliver the natural results I was seeking.
What convinced me to proceed immediately after consultation was the exceptional quality of both my online and in-person consultations with the surgeon. The discussions were remarkably candid—the surgeon reviewed all available options, thoroughly explained potential complications, and set realistic expectations about post-operative swelling and the temporary sensation of skin tightness. They specifically explained why thread procedures would not be recommended for my particular case and outlined the benefits of the facelift approach instead. The surgeon's attentiveness, combined with their clear communication about procedure details and personalized recommendations, gave me complete confidence in their expertise and care.
Days 1-2: Post-operative pain was minimal, with discomfort mainly localized to the chin stitches. Swelling began around the eyes and cheeks where the fat grafting had been performed, which was exactly as the surgeon had described.
Days 3-4: Swelling and bruising reached their peak, concentrated primarily around the eyes and cheeks. This was the most visually dramatic phase of recovery, but it aligned with the surgeon's pre-operative timeline, which helped me remain confident that healing was progressing normally.
Days 5-7: I noticed a marked improvement in swelling, and I felt well enough to take walks outside, primarily during evening hours. The chin stitches were removed on day 7, after which I experienced some numbness in the area. This numbness improved significantly over the following days.
Overall: The surgeon's description of the post-operative recovery experience and timeline proved to be remarkably accurate. Their detailed expectations aligned perfectly with my actual recovery.
I experienced no complications whatsoever throughout my recovery. What impressed me most was the clinic's exceptional level of attentiveness and responsiveness. The team was consistently available via WhatsApp and phone to answer any questions I had. This level of ongoing support, especially for an international patient, significantly contributed to my confidence and peace of mind during the healing process
Approximately ten days post-surgery, my results are in line with the expected outcome outlined during my consultation. I can see a clear and obvious difference in my appearance, and the results are looking very promising. I am very pleased with what I can observe thus far. The natural-looking enhancement I sought appears to be materializing exactly as the surgeon described.
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