Frequently Asked Questions

Results timeline varies by procedure:

**Double Eyelid Surgery:**
• Initial result: 1-2 weeks
• Swelling resolution: 1-3 months
• Final result: 3-6 months

**Rhinoplasty:**
• Initial shape visible: 2-4 weeks
• Major swelling gone: 2-3 months
• Final result: 6-12 months (tip swelling last to resolve)

**Facial Contouring:**
• Initial change visible: 4-6 weeks
• Significant improvement: 3 months
• Final result: 6-12 months

**Liposuction:**
• Initial result: 4-6 weeks
• Final result: 3-6 months

**Key Point:** Be patient! Early results include swelling. Many patients panic during the "ugly phase" but results improve dramatically over time.

Scarring depends on the procedure:

**Minimal/Hidden Scars:**
• **Double Eyelid**: Incision hidden in the crease
• **Rhinoplasty**: Closed rhinoplasty has incisions inside the nose; open rhinoplasty has a small scar under the nose that fades well
• **Jaw Surgery**: Incisions inside the mouth—no visible scars
• **Facelift**: Incisions hidden in hairline and around ears

**Visible Scars (that fade):**
• **Breast Surgery**: Under breast, around nipple, or in armpit
• **Liposuction**: Tiny incisions (3-5mm) that fade to nearly invisible
• **Tummy Tuck**: Horizontal scar along bikini line

**Scar Care:**
• Follow post-op scar care instructions
• Silicone sheets/gels help scars fade
• Avoid sun exposure on healing scars
• Laser treatments can improve scar appearance later

Dealing with unsatisfactory results:

**First, Be Patient:**
• Many concerns resolve as swelling goes down
• Final results take months to appear
• Early "problems" often aren't permanent

**Contact Your Clinic:**
• Discuss concerns with your surgeon
• Send photos showing the issue
• Ask if the concern is normal or needs intervention

**Revision Surgery:**
• Many clinics include free revision within a period (6 months to 1 year)
• Check your clinic's revision policy before original surgery
• Revision is usually performed after full healing (6-12 months)

**Realistic Expectations:**
• No surgery is perfect
• Minor asymmetries are normal and often imperceptible to others
• Communicate clearly before surgery to avoid mismatched expectations

**Legal Recourse:**
• Korea has medical dispute resolution systems
• Document everything if you believe malpractice occurred