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Key factors when selecting a clinic:
**Research:**
• Read reviews from multiple sources (not just the clinic's website)
• Look for reviews from patients with similar procedures and features
• Check before/after photos—look for consistency and natural results
• Research the specific surgeon, not just the clinic name
**Credentials:**
• Surgeon certified by KSPRS
• Clinic registered with KHIDI
• Proper hospital facilities and emergency equipment
**Consultation:**
• How thorough is the consultation?
• Does the surgeon spend adequate time with you?
• Are they honest about what's achievable?
• Do they try to upsell unnecessary procedures?
**Red Flags:**
• Unusually low prices
• Pressure to book immediately
• Vague answers about the surgeon's experience
• No clear before/after photos of their work
**Research:**
• Read reviews from multiple sources (not just the clinic's website)
• Look for reviews from patients with similar procedures and features
• Check before/after photos—look for consistency and natural results
• Research the specific surgeon, not just the clinic name
**Credentials:**
• Surgeon certified by KSPRS
• Clinic registered with KHIDI
• Proper hospital facilities and emergency equipment
**Consultation:**
• How thorough is the consultation?
• Does the surgeon spend adequate time with you?
• Are they honest about what's achievable?
• Do they try to upsell unnecessary procedures?
**Red Flags:**
• Unusually low prices
• Pressure to book immediately
• Vague answers about the surgeon's experience
• No clear before/after photos of their work
Choosing a Clinic
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Both have advantages:
**Large/Famous Clinics:**
✓ Established reputation
✓ Modern facilities
✓ Multiple specialists available
✓ Comprehensive services for foreigners
✗ May be "factory-like" with high volume
✗ Less personal attention
✗ Higher risk of ghost surgery at some
✗ Often more expensive
**Smaller/Boutique Clinics:**
✓ More personal attention
✓ Surgeon involvement in all aspects
✓ Often run by highly skilled specialists
✓ May offer better value
✗ Fewer resources/staff
✗ Less name recognition
✗ Fewer reviews available
**Recommendation:**
Focus on the individual SURGEON's credentials and experience rather than clinic size. A skilled surgeon at a smaller clinic may provide better results than an overworked surgeon at a famous clinic.
**Large/Famous Clinics:**
✓ Established reputation
✓ Modern facilities
✓ Multiple specialists available
✓ Comprehensive services for foreigners
✗ May be "factory-like" with high volume
✗ Less personal attention
✗ Higher risk of ghost surgery at some
✗ Often more expensive
**Smaller/Boutique Clinics:**
✓ More personal attention
✓ Surgeon involvement in all aspects
✓ Often run by highly skilled specialists
✓ May offer better value
✗ Fewer resources/staff
✗ Less name recognition
✗ Fewer reviews available
**Recommendation:**
Focus on the individual SURGEON's credentials and experience rather than clinic size. A skilled surgeon at a smaller clinic may provide better results than an overworked surgeon at a famous clinic.
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