Hi everyone!
I’ve been on here a while and used purseforum to research all the clinics I was considering when I went to Seoul in February 2024.
I noticed there wasn’t a lot of information about MIHO’s forehead reduction so I wanted to share my experience here.
I originally was in Seoul for my nose, and had a ton of consultations booked with various clinics (many talked about on this site). I’ve always been self conscious about the size of my forehead/high hairline but I didn’t realize I could do something about it until I started doing consults and reading more about it here and on All About Mei.
By the time I went in for a consult with MIHO I had a whole list of procedures I was interested in. Lipo, forehead, nose, etc. There are so many clinics it’s easy to get excited about a whole new “you,” if you know what I mean.
When I had my consult with them, I originally went in asking about just my nose and forehead but then I also had a whole list of other procedures, but I didn’t want to spend too much. I was also scared of having so many surgeries done since I was there alone.
The lift specialist doctor, Dr Yoon Jungwon, pointed out that he could very easily also fix my hooded eyelids while he was doing my forehead reduction. No threads, just an eyebrow lift. He said I was an excellent candidate as my skin is very elastic. He said excellent candidate quite a few times. I had such a great impression and feeling of confidence from this doctor.
I ended up deciding to just do my nose and went to CDU. If I’m being honest, I was being cheap and they were offering a really good promotion at the time. But to say the least, I should have gone to MIHO for my nose too. I am so unhappy with my nose, even now almost 8 months later.
I have some pretty strong feelings about how that surgery went… I was conscious the entire time! Which was traumatic in itself. But that’s not what this post is about so maybe more on that later.
I had initially decided against doing my forehead after doing my nose. Having remembered
everything that happened to my nose during surgery. I didn’t want to deal with the post op, swelling etc… TBH, I was scared. But after I felt better one or two days after the nose surgery… I was still unhappy with my hooded eyes and forehead, so I reached out to Kevin at MIHO and decided to go for it. The doctor’s confidence in me as a candidate really really helped with making this decision. Also knowing I would be under anesthesia helped too.
I am SO glad that I went back to MIHO for my forehead reduction and hooded eye lift!!! I am so much happier with the size and shape of my forehead. Which was something I’ve always been really self conscious of. AND he fixed my eyelids! Something I always just accepted about myself and hadn’t considered “fixing.” I wasn’t even prepared for that bonus, but now, months later, I am SO HAPPY that I went back to MIHO for my forehead and eyes.
At first the stitches across my hairline were pretty scary looking, I looked like Frankenstein. I was so self conscious of the stitches (there were MANY) and I was so scared that I would have a huge scar on my face.
But now, I can tell you, there is no scar! And there are even baby hairs growing from the surgical site, so if there is any scar it’s very minor and hidden. Seriously, no one can tell I even had the surgery.
The doctor understands and speaks English well.
However, I am so grateful for my new friend Kevin who stayed with me throughout the entire process. He translated for me, made sure I understood everything exactly as intended, comforted me when I was nervous, and was so helpful the entire time. He knew I was there alone, so he helped me out as much as he could. He went to the pharmacy to get my meds while I was in surgery so I wouldn’t have to, bought me some pumpkin juice packets to help with the swelling and called a car for me to make sure I got back to my hotel safely.
The nurses were so sweet and gentle. Many of the girls who work in the clinic had also had this procedure done, and I felt like they really understood what I was going through and really wanted to help. I had many post-op checks because I was being paranoid about the scar. The nurses would clean up the stitches each time and the doctor came every time to check on me and see how I was healing. They even gave me a teddy to grip onto if I looked uncomfortable.
I am honestly shocked by how well the incision healed. And it healed quickly too!
I kind of angered a few stitches when I accidentally winced at the bright sun and pulled on a couple. Which really hurt. But even with angering a few of the stitches, you can’t even tell now.
Now, I feel so confident with my hair pulled back and my full face showing, not hiding behind bangs. I can wear eye makeup so nicely now, it’s amazing.
I feel so much more like “me” and it has really helped my confidence.
MIHO Plastic Surgery seemed well known by the local Koreans who trust them to take good care of them and make them beautiful. Which is why I initially went to them for a consult. When I met Kevin he told me he was surprised, but very happy to have a foreign patient visit. During my time in the clinic, it was mostly local Koreans having procedures done.
The clinic is NOT one of those factory type clinics. I never felt rushed, the doctor and Kevin both made themselves available to me whenever I had a concern. The lobby/waiting area is comfortable, everyone is so sweet, the operation room was just one floor down from the lobby. I felt very comfortable and safe with them. So much so that I am planning on returning to Seoul in a couple months for them to do my nose.
I cannot thank Dr. Yoon enough for his dedication and work. He has restored my confidence and made me feel beautiful.
Thanks so much for taking good care of me, Dr Yoon and Kevin!! I very much look forward to seeing you again soon.
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