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60 Yrs Old, MACS Lift, Neck Lift, Upper and Lower Blepheroplasty, Fat Graft - South Korea

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Have travelled from Australia to The Grand Clinic...

cleo33
WORTH IT$14,000
Have travelled from Australia to The Grand Clinic Seoul to have my face rejuvenated. Surgery was a few days ago, I am just staying in my hotel room At the Dormy Inn Premium which is next door to the clinic in trendy GangNam, Seoul. I initially thought I would have MACS and neck lift, but after my consult with Dr Wook, decided that I would regret not taking his advice and decided to have one with the lot! So I have had upper and lower eyes, micro-fat grafting =fat transfer into eye bags, fat transfer to forehead, fat transfer to nasolabial lines; Acculift -fat melting below chin

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Dr Won (surgery) Dr Wook(assessment)

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Dr Wook recommended what he thought should be done. He divided my face into 4 segments then analysed what was there vs what could be done to rectify. He is a Leonardo Da Vinci of the face, it's a bit confronting to be told everything that was not perfect, and his list of recommended procedures was longer than I had expected, but the. I just decided "what the heck" and did all he recommended! He was quite brusque, I felt that even though I was in the VIP room he was not that interested in making a personal connection. This was on the day before surgery. I then wrangled the price which was a lengthy process- and much cheaper if you have cash in $us or $australian. I had $11000 which came in very handy. They have a money exchanger who gives a really good rate who comes to the clinic to change into KWon, the rest went on my credit card. Next Day...surgery day I was then referred to Dr Won who did all my surgery, he is a kind and gentle person and I immediately felt at ease with him. He marked my face and eyes in detail prior to my then going into surgery. Surgery room has two beds, so very busy. I had twilight for my eyes, and full anaesthesia for everything else. Whatever they put in for the twilight must be pure morphine, I went to another planet! I was in surgery from about 1130 to 730. Walked to the elevator and the. Was taken down to the recovery floor. I had a big room and a TV, other patients had shared rooms and no TV. Nurses were there but only took BP and temp twice. Serve yourself tea and coffee, glad I had yoghurt and fruit juices. Next day I walked out of the clinic to my hotel and snuggled up into bed. I brought a European pillow with me which was terrific, also had a neck roll which helped prop up my neck. Day after surgery I saw a nurse for dressings to be cleaned and compression bandages. At every stage I had my personal English speaking guide to interpret and ask any questions for me. My assessment is for Dr Won ( who apparently has the clinic's highest satisfaction rating).

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April 29, 2015

Looks like you have great bone structure so that should help as well! Please keep us posted as you heal. Sending you good vibes. :)

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May 31, 2015
Hi...Looks good...can't wait to see more pictures? Thanks
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May 31, 2015
Hi Cleo, did you already know you were going to Grand and had advance booking for this surgery? Or did you decide on Grand only after going there for a consult and they had managed to squeeze you into their schedule? How long did you end up staying in Korea? I am also based in Australia and hoping to go in July(they say it is a popular time for the locals to also do PS) but concern whether I will be able to get the surgery done within the 10 days I am staying there? Thanks...Mei
March 29, 2016
Where did you have the fat transfer put in your face?
UPDATED FROM cleo33
6 days post

Day 5

cleo33
Not sure what I look like underneath all this bandaging! Have been back twice ( Day 1 and Day 3) to have dressings changed. Have uploaded photos of my eyes, the stitching lines are terrific- I am very pleased. Had no idea that the blepheroplsty would make such a difference. I have a greasy ointment to apply in extreme moderation otherwise eyes get greasy and sticky. Fat transfer areas on my forehead are quite prominent, I have some bruising below my left lip. Am considering having filler in my lips to achieve a more balanced look - the Koreans have a "formula" they use - my upper lip is very narrow. Said I would need 2ml.

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May 14, 2015
Hi... i'm actually looking into getting MACS lift from this clinic. Do you recommend? Do you have any recent pics? I would love to see the recovery and how you look now.
May 29, 2015
HI Zoe, Will post Cleo33
December 2, 2016
You look darn amazing!!!
UPDATED FROM cleo33
2 months post

Slow and Steady

cleo33
I guess it takes a long time for such invasive surgery to settle down. I am pretty happy so far with the results. I guess after a 7 hour surgery I shouldn't be expecting to be bouncing off the walls, have been pretty lazy since I got home. Fairly numb on cheekbones, down hairline from eyes to hinge of jaw.

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