It has been a real nerve wrecking journey but well, beauty always comes at a price and I suppose I’m paying for it!

I’ve always been bothered by my uneven eyelids and wide alars.
It’s not something that actually affects me every now and then but it’s the mere aesthetics that irks me.
I’ve always been researching on ways, on how I can improve my looks as I want to look better.

I feel that I’ve never been a person who’s confident of myself and I think that by enhancing my looks, I’ll be able to not only look better, but also feel more confident deep down.



I’m not looking for a drastic change, but a subtle and natural enhancement. 
After consulting with Lira and Stephanie from Wonjin’s Global Biz Department, I booked my plane tickets and went ahead with my consultation/surgery at Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic Seoul Korea.

I arrived at Wonjin Beauty Medical Group at the morning and was promptly greeted by the professional and kind staff there.
From there on, I was guided along this journey by Lira, one of the staff for the Wonjin Global Biz team and also my coordinator that day. (P/S LIRA IS GORGEOUS!)

I’ve to admit, Wonjin Beauty Clinic was really well furnished and the whole place looks really posh, clean and luxurious.
Though I was there early (at 10am) that day, there was a ready crowd waiting for their consultations/plastic surgery procedures to be done.

According to Lira, there was roughly over 100+ people undergoing plastic surgery every day at Wonjin as the Korean holiday just ended!!

After a tour around the place, the nurses there did a quick and painless body check up on me (blood test, heart beat test etc.) and I was lead to the consultation room afterwards. There, I took a quick glance at their portfolio and was amazed by their before-after photos!!

After a while, one of the head consultants, Riley came in to the room and suggested a couple of methods and procedures for me to undergo. I had fun talking to her and listening to her words.

After the consultation, I was led to the room where the FOUNDER of Wonjin Beauty Medical Group, Mr. Park Won Jin was!!!
He gave me suggestions on how I can improve my looks, was very responsive, caring and was overall a very professional and nice person.
After the consultation was done, I was prepped and ready for the surgery! We did the final preparations like the pre-surgery photo shoots and more beforehand!

While I was going for the pre-surgery photo shoot, I walked past Wonjin’s “ Hall of Fame “. 
Wonjin Beauty Medical Group has a whole lot of celebrities, actresses and actors under their name and I was star strucked and amazed at the same time! HOW CAN WONJIN BE SO AMAZING!!!
Everything was really fast paced that day!
Shortly after, I parted ways with Lira and was directed to the surgery room.

All in all, I am really satisfied with the service and efficiency of Wonjin Beauty Group.
Not only that I felt concerned and care, everyone was really responsive and nice!!
The Doctors there pay attention to your likes and dislikes and everyone there made sure that I was comfortable with my stay there.

I would also like to give a shout out to Lira for the hard work and time she has spent helping me throughout this journey, be it coordinating and guiding me throughout the consultations, to sending me off in a taxi after the surgery to taking care of me . Thank you so much!! T_T





Surgery has been successfully completed. This is a picture taken in the recovery room. It was kind of hard to breathe since my nose was covered. Also, I was not familiar with breathing through my mouth only.

When gathering sources for the article, Yomiuri staff members asked Chinese tourists what they thought about Korean plastic surgery. They even interviewed Chinese people to find out what cosmetic surgeries were popular as well as where the recommended plastic surgery clinics were. Dr. Park Wonjin of Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic answered questions about Chinese tourists visiting Korea for cosmetic surgery and part of his answers were also included in the Yomiuri article.

[Cosmetic Surgery]

Gangnam, located in Seoul, is the home of many Korean celebrities as well as plastic surgery clinics. In July, a [Medical Tour Center] was hosted for foreigners interested in medical tourism. The main target of this even was Chinese people. There were even before and after plastic surgery pictures printed on promotional materials in Chinese. According to the Korea Health Industry Development Institute there were 9700 Chinese tourists who visited Korea for cosmetic surgery, and this was an increase of 35% compared to last year. 

[I want eyes like Kim Tae Hee]

According to Dr. Park Wonjin, Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic attracts many Chinese tourists, and there are many patients who visit with pictures of their favorite Korean celebrities. Dr. Park also mentioned that, “a trend among Chinese patients is that not only do they want to get double eyelid surgery but also facial contouring, liposuction, and other surgeries all combined.”

[full credits to Wonjin Official Website]

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Planned
09.2015
Address
764-1, Wongil-ri, Bongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do 강원도 평창군 봉평면 원길리 764-1
Location
Pyeongchang-gun Bongpyeong-myeon Culture Village
Telephone
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-335-2323~4 Korean) Sponsors / Management Lee Hyo-seok Literature Promotion Committee / Lee Hyo-seok Literature Promotion Committee Introduction Hyoseok Cultural Festival is held to commemorate modern Korean writer Lee Hyo-seok and his popular novel 'When Buckwheat Flowers Bloom,' which demonstrates the connection between human life and beauty of nature through the dazzling scenery of Bongpyeong. In fact, Bongpyeong is the author's hometown, and appears frequently in his novels. The Festival offers various participatory programs such as poem exhibition, literature night, Hyo-seok essay contest, nature experiences (e.g. fingernail coloring using balsam), buckwheat food cooking, and many more. Furthermore, visitors may tour Lee Hyo-seok's birthplace and memorial hall. Programs Educational experience programs, writing contest, traditional marketplace, costume parade, food sampling, etc. * Programs details are subject to change. Admission/Participation Fees Free Transportation Take an intercity bus to Jangpyeong Intercity Bus Terminal. From Jangpyeong Terminal, take a local bus bound for Bongpyeong (봉평) or Phoenix Park shuttle bus. * Local Bus Schedule: 07:35-18:55, runs 13 times a day E-Mail yedam2323@hanmail.net Homepage hyoseok.com (Korean only)

Planned 09.2015 Address Ogwan-ri, Hongseong-eup, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do 충청남도 홍성군 홍성읍 오관리 Location The area of Hongjuseong Fortress, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do Telephone • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-41-632-3616 Sponsors / Management Hongseong-gun / Hongseong Historical Person Festival Organizing Committee Introduction Having modified its name from Hongseong Naepo Culture Festival, Hongseong Historical Person Festival is held in Hongjueupseong Fortress every September, with the aim of become an educational festival. Hongseong is the hometown of many historical persons in the areas of literature, martial arts and art such as General Choe Yeong, a great commander during the Goryeo period, Seong Sam-mun, a scholar-official of the early Joseon era, General Kim Jwa-jin, who won the Battle of Cheongsanni against Japan, Han Yong-un, who was a resistance fighter to Japanese influence with his fidelity and integrity, Han Seong-jun, a folk dancer, and Lee Ung-no, who established Korean painting’s creativity and identity. The festival offers historical person-related programs that include themed performances, histories of the persons, and their life story, giving a unique experience. Excellent local food from Hongseong can also be eaten at the festival site. Programs [Offical event] - Opening/Closing ceremony - Celebrating performance - Opening parade [Main program] - Play - History-related program [Main hands-on program] - Literature / Martial Art / Arts [Hands-on program] - Hongseong farming village experience tour - Traditional tea experience [Nighttime event] - Photo zone for Hongseong's historical persons - Attaching a healing letter [Culture & Art event] - Ceremony of General Choe Yeong - Fusion performance - Chinese zodiac sign mask play - Regional cultural art performance - Singing contest [Promotion & Selling event] - Special food market - Hongseong Hanu (Korean beef) market - Hongseong argricultural product promotion hall * Subject to change Age Limit Visitors of all ages Transportation From Central City Terminal, Seoul Nambu Terminal, and Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Hongseong Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus or express bus. Walk behind Lotte Mart - Hongseong Branch and take a right when Nolboo Budaejjigae & Cheolpangui is seen ahead. Take a left at the first three-way intersection and then take a right at the big four-way intersection. Take Nongeochon Bus 120 at the bus stop around GS 25 Convenience Store and get off at Gwangcheontongdari (광천통다리) Bus Stop. (5 bus stops) The festival venue will be located within 180m after passing the bridge on the left side. Fax +82-41-632-1199 Homepage www.hsfestival.co.kr (Korean only)

[full credits to Korea Tourism Organization]

The nurses tell me that my swelling is not that severe compared to other people’s condition. After 3 days in the clinic, I would have to agree because I saw some people with extremely swollen areas. Time goes by so slow when I am bedridden and just getting treatment~

D+30days

It’s been a while, makeup!! My facial line has become much smoother and it makes me so happy~ My nose bridge is higher and my chin has become slimmer~ although some swelling remains ^^ I’m already imagining what my friends will say~yay!!! I still can’t eat hard foods so I think I will go eat pasta~

D+60days

Already it’s been 2 months~ You could say that my face is in the process of becoming more natural? I still have a tiny bit of swelling but the healing process is going smoothly ^^ Maybe it’s because I had a Korean face contouring, a cheekbone reduction in addition to my nose job but I was really stressed about my cheeks. However, there was nothing to worry about because my cheeks look fine now.
My friends tell me I’ve become much cuter and more attractive~ teehee My nose looks so natural that sometimes they forget that I even had Korean face contouring surgery!

D+90days

These days I sometimes forget that I had surgery..^^;; I wonder if my swelling persists longer than most people because I have naturally plump cheeks.
Whichever the case, when I wake up in the morning my cheeks become plump! However, now I can eat well and I don’t feel any pain!!!
There are a lot of people who want to see the new me. I think they are more excited than I am~hehe

D+90days

The thing I like the most after getting surgery is taking pictures. My side and frontal profiles all come out great! I think my nose has become the center of attention~ It’s already almost Christmas~ This Christmas I want to wear a ribbon and show my boyfriend the new attractive me! keke

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Name: Dal

Age: 25

Surgery: Face Contour (Cheekbone Reduction), Rhinoplasty

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