Finding reliable reviews of Korean clinics can be challenging. Here's where to look and how to evaluate the information you find.

Korean Review Platforms

Gangnam Unni (강남언니)

  • Most popular Korean platform
  • Verified patient reviews
  • Before/after photos
  • Price information
  • App available

Babitalk (바비톡)

  • Surgery community
  • Real patient experiences
  • Discussion forums
  • Photo sharing

International Platforms

RealSelf

  • English reviews
  • Doctor ratings
  • Before/after galleries
  • Cost information

Purseforum

  • Active Korea surgery thread
  • Real patient journeys
  • Clinic recommendations
  • Community support

Reddit

  • r/PlasticSurgery
  • r/KoreanBeauty discussions
  • Anonymous honest feedback

Evaluating Reviews

Green Flags

  • Detailed procedure descriptions
  • Recovery timeline shared
  • Multiple photos over time
  • Balanced pros and cons
  • Verified patients

Red Flags

  • Only positive reviews
  • Generic language
  • No photos
  • Suspicious timing patterns
  • Overly promotional tone

Questions to Research

  • Surgeon's experience with your procedure
  • Recovery experiences
  • Communication quality
  • Aftercare satisfaction
  • Would they return?

Social Media Research

Instagram/YouTube

  • Patient vlogs
  • Recovery documentation
  • Real-time updates
  • Visual results

Paid vs. Organic Reviews

Some influencers receive free procedures. Look for disclosure and compare with unpaid patient reviews.