2013 High School Student Brain Death - Gangnam Double Eyelid and Nose Surgery

Late 2013 - High School Student Brain Death After Double Eyelid and Nose Surgery

Incident Overview

A high school girl who underwent double eyelid and nose surgery at a famous Gangnam plastic surgery clinic after finishing her college entrance exam (수능) fell into a brain-dead state that lasted for months.

Reported Details

Time Period: After November 2013 college entrance exam
Patient: Female high school student (exact age not reported)
Location: Famous plastic surgery clinic in Gangnam
Procedures: Double eyelid surgery (쌍꺼풀 수술) and rhinoplasty (코 수술)
Outcome: Patient fell into brain-dead state; as of March 2014, had been in this condition for approximately 3 months

Context

This case was one of several serious cosmetic surgery complications reported in late 2013 and early 2014. It contributed to public concern about the safety of "post-exam" plastic surgery that has become popular among Korean students.

Note

This appears to be a separate case from the Grand Plastic Surgery (그랜드성형외과) incident involving the 19-year-old from Samcheok, though both occurred in a similar timeframe with similar procedures.

Important Disclaimer

This information is based on news reports from 2014. The specific clinic was not identified in the reports. The final outcome should be verified through official sources.