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3 months after nose bridge + tip + bulbous nose correction, my nose has become slender.
I didn't used to be very interested in plastic surgery, but seeing how much prettier my friend became after getting double eyelid surgery and a nose job made me so jealous. I went to TJ, where my friend had her surgery, got a consultation, made an appointment, and had the nose done. My nose has become slimmer and the tip is sharper, so I am really satisfied! It has been 3 months since the surgery, and I had correction done on the bridge and tip of my nose to correct a bulbous nose. Before the surgery, my nose had a very round look, perhaps because the tip was blunt. But seeing the lines take shape as the swelling went down after the surgery, I even thought I should have done it sooner. Director Jang gave me a very thorough consultation. Since it was my first time getting plastic surgery, I was scared and had a lot of questions, so I asked a lot of things without much order, but the Director and the manager explained everything very comfortably and gave me a great consultation!
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3 months after revision eye surgery, I solved my worries about uneven lines.
It’s been 3 months since my revision eye surgery~~ haha. I was so self-conscious about my uneven double eyelid lines and my eyes looking lifeless. That’s why I decided to get revision surgery. Now that 3 months have passed, the lines seem to have settled down somewhat, and hearing my friends tell me how well my eyes turned out makes me feel really good! Since my eyes look prettier now, I’ve really gotten hooked on the fun of doing eye makeup lately haha. For my first surgery, I didn't know anything, so I didn't do much research and just went with whatever. But since this was a revision, when I was looking for a hospital again, I looked at before and after photos on their websites and read reviews online much more. I excluded places with bad reviews and focused on private clinics that offered good consultations and aftercare and beautiful results, and I decided on TJ. Both the consultation with Director Jang and the manager were great, and I was grateful to see how the Director tried to match the lines I wanted as naturally as possible haha. From my first consultation to regular follow-up visits after the surgery, I’ve been going back to the hospital to get personal follow-up consultations from the Director. Every time I visit, he examines me thoroughly and listens well to what I have to say, so I think it’s a great experience :)
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I regained my facial radiance with full-face fat grafting.
After getting full-face fat grafting, I feel like my face has finally found its radiance! Haha. Before, I had so little fat on my face that my cheeks were sunken, and my cheekbones and nasolabial folds stood out, making me look older than my age, which was a huge concern for me. There were almost no bruises or scars. I was really worried before the surgery that the volume might be too excessive, but now that I've actually done it, I can feel the volume settling naturally over time, so I think I made the right decision. It is now approaching the 3-month mark since the surgery. I went to this clinic for a consultation after reading reviews about full-face fat grafting. During the consultation, the director didn't try to push this and that but only recommended what I needed, and the manager treated me so comfortably, like an older sister, which is why I think I chose this hospital. Now that my face has just the right amount of volume, my cheekbones don't stand out as much, and my nasolabial folds have almost disappeared, so I am extremely satisfied!
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My face looks so much more vibrant after getting microfat grafting.
The best part about getting facial fat grafting is that my face looks so much more vibrant. At first, I was really worried that too much would be injected and my face would look too big, but I'm satisfied because the volume was created more naturally than I expected. It was a natural change, just enough to look like I'd gained a little weight, so it wasn't overwhelming. haha As time goes by, it feels like it's settling in as part of my own face, which I like even more, and my makeup applies much better. Before, I used to try to compensate for my face only with makeup, which didn't even work... but now, even just doing my base makeup makes my face look three-dimensional, so my makeup routine has become much simpler. People around me have been saying things like "Your face looks good lately" or "You look like you're in good condition," rather than asking if I had a procedure, which makes me feel good for no reason. For me, who wanted to subtly and naturally change my image, this was a procedure with a really high satisfaction rate.
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I tried a 3-type stem cell care for the first time.
I received stem cell skin injections, stem cell IV drips, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy all at once for the first time. I think it's great for fatigue recovery, reducing swelling, and skin regeneration! It really didn't hurt as much as Rejuran, and my body was always feeling exhausted, but when I woke up the next day, I felt like my energy had improved. I want to get this done periodically and plan to visit again next time~ The director and staff were also very kind!~
3 months after nose bridge + tip + bulbous nose correction, my nose has become slender.
I didn't used to be very interested in plastic surgery, but seeing how much prettier my friend became after getting double eyelid surgery and a nose job made me so jealous. I went to TJ, where my friend had her surgery, got a consultation, made an appointment, and had the nose done. My nose has become slimmer and the tip is sharper, so I am really satisfied! It has been 3 months since the surgery, and I had correction done on the bridge and tip of my nose to correct a bulbous nose. Before the surgery, my nose had a very round look, perhaps because the tip was blunt. But seeing the lines take shape as the swelling went down after the surgery, I even thought I should have done it sooner. Director Jang gave me a very thorough consultation. Since it was my first time getting plastic surgery, I was scared and had a lot of questions, so I asked a lot of things without much order, but the Director and the manager explained everything very comfortably and gave me a great consultation!
BA3 months after revision eye surgery, I solved my worries about uneven lines.
It’s been 3 months since my revision eye surgery~~ haha. I was so self-conscious about my uneven double eyelid lines and my eyes looking lifeless. That’s why I decided to get revision surgery. Now that 3 months have passed, the lines seem to have settled down somewhat, and hearing my friends tell me how well my eyes turned out makes me feel really good! Since my eyes look prettier now, I’ve really gotten hooked on the fun of doing eye makeup lately haha. For my first surgery, I didn't know anything, so I didn't do much research and just went with whatever. But since this was a revision, when I was looking for a hospital again, I looked at before and after photos on their websites and read reviews online much more. I excluded places with bad reviews and focused on private clinics that offered good consultations and aftercare and beautiful results, and I decided on TJ. Both the consultation with Director Jang and the manager were great, and I was grateful to see how the Director tried to match the lines I wanted as naturally as possible haha. From my first consultation to regular follow-up visits after the surgery, I’ve been going back to the hospital to get personal follow-up consultations from the Director. Every time I visit, he examines me thoroughly and listens well to what I have to say, so I think it’s a great experience :)
BAI regained my facial radiance with full-face fat grafting.
After getting full-face fat grafting, I feel like my face has finally found its radiance! Haha. Before, I had so little fat on my face that my cheeks were sunken, and my cheekbones and nasolabial folds stood out, making me look older than my age, which was a huge concern for me. There were almost no bruises or scars. I was really worried before the surgery that the volume might be too excessive, but now that I've actually done it, I can feel the volume settling naturally over time, so I think I made the right decision. It is now approaching the 3-month mark since the surgery. I went to this clinic for a consultation after reading reviews about full-face fat grafting. During the consultation, the director didn't try to push this and that but only recommended what I needed, and the manager treated me so comfortably, like an older sister, which is why I think I chose this hospital. Now that my face has just the right amount of volume, my cheekbones don't stand out as much, and my nasolabial folds have almost disappeared, so I am extremely satisfied!
BAMy face looks so much more vibrant after getting microfat grafting.
The best part about getting facial fat grafting is that my face looks so much more vibrant. At first, I was really worried that too much would be injected and my face would look too big, but I'm satisfied because the volume was created more naturally than I expected. It was a natural change, just enough to look like I'd gained a little weight, so it wasn't overwhelming. haha As time goes by, it feels like it's settling in as part of my own face, which I like even more, and my makeup applies much better. Before, I used to try to compensate for my face only with makeup, which didn't even work... but now, even just doing my base makeup makes my face look three-dimensional, so my makeup routine has become much simpler. People around me have been saying things like "Your face looks good lately" or "You look like you're in good condition," rather than asking if I had a procedure, which makes me feel good for no reason. For me, who wanted to subtly and naturally change my image, this was a procedure with a really high satisfaction rate.
BAI tried a 3-type stem cell care for the first time.
I received stem cell skin injections, stem cell IV drips, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy all at once for the first time. I think it's great for fatigue recovery, reducing swelling, and skin regeneration! It really didn't hurt as much as Rejuran, and my body was always feeling exhausted, but when I woke up the next day, I felt like my energy had improved. I want to get this done periodically and plan to visit again next time~ The director and staff were also very kind!~
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Plastic SurgeryLower eyelid fat repositioning is not about 'filling in missing fat' but **relocating fat**—one of the surgeries with the biggest gap between expectations and recovery reality. The speed at which swelling subsides varies greatly among individuals, with an average of 6 months to see the final results, and up to 12 months depending on skin elasticity. The three main reasons that lead to considering revision surgery—insufficient fat repositioning, skin laxity, and asymmetry—can be predicted through a pre-operative skin condition assessment.
SkincarePeels are categorized into six types: the three major acid ingredients AHA, BHA, and PHA, as well as TCA, retinol, and enzyme methods. The selection criteria vary completely depending on skin thickness, sensitivity, and the presence of acne. For sensitive skin, PHA (gluconolactone) at 2-5% is reported as the safest in clinical settings, while for oily, acne-prone skin, BHA (salicylic acid) at 0.5-2% is considered the safest. AHA shows a significant melanin improvement effect when used at concentrations of 30% or higher. Home care peels (under 10%) and clinic peels (30-70%) differ in exfoliation depth by more than three times. In terms of cost, home care ranges from 30,000 to 100,000 KRW, and clinic treatments range from 100,000 to 500,000 KRW, making it practical to combine them according to your goals.
SkincarePDRN is categorized into over 12 products based on molecular weight, concentration, and added ingredients, with different products suitable for dry, oily, or sensitive skin types. Rejuran (PN) is optimized for rapid absorption and soothing with its low molecular weight (50-300 kDa), while Ellanse (PDRN+PCL) is optimized for mid-to-long-term collagen production. Pure PDRN offers the best value for money if your budget is under 300,000 won, while hyaluronic acid and peptide complex formulations are more cost-effective if your budget is over 500,000 won.
SkincareInMode isn't a single device, but a platform that combines 5 types of handpieces by depth — knowing only FX and Forma means missing half your target audience. The key design is to progressively cover a range of 0.5-8mm, from the superficial dermis (Mini, Forma) to the deep fat layer (Trio). Even with the same 'InMode' treatment, the handpiece combination used for a 20-something's pores is completely different from that for a 40-something's sagging skin.
SkincareThe longevity of Aqua Peel is determined by a trifecta of skin pH, keratinocyte turnover rate, and at-home skincare. The difference in the dewy glow between 3 days and 3 weeks post-treatment hinges on the stratum corneum's recovery ability. While a 3% glycolic acid and 1% salicylic acid formulation typically lowers epidermal pH by an average of 0.8, in 37% of cases with compromised skin barriers, the pH returns to normal within 48 hours, leading to roughness within two weeks. In a domestic clinical study, the group that did not use moisturizers had a median maintenance period of 17 days, whereas the group that used ceramide moisturizers concurrently showed a 1.6-fold difference, with a median maintenance period of 28 days.
SkincarePico toning breaks down melanin into physical shockwaves using picosecond (one trillionth of a second) pulses, while laser toning melts pigments using nanosecond thermal energy. The 532nm wavelength is advantageous for shallow freckles and blemishes, while 1064nm is suitable for deep melasma and nevus of Ota; skin tone and pigment depth determine the wavelength selection. Laser toning has a lower cost per session but typically requires a cumulative total of 10 or more, whereas pico toning has a higher unit price per session but is often completed after 5 to 7 sessions, resulting in similar total costs.
SkincareUltherapy delivers thermal energy to the fascial layer via ultrasound (HIFU) for structural lifting, while Thermage focuses on dermal collagen regeneration through radiofrequency (RF)—their depths of action and mechanisms are completely different. Ultherapy excels at improving sagging and facial contours, while Thermage shows strength in elasticity, pores, and fine lines. Though the cost differs by 2-3 times, comparing them as "more expensive = better" is a misconception. For those in their 30s and under, Thermage and InMode are the priority for elasticity management, while for those in their 40s and above, Ultherapy and Shrink are the first choice for addressing sagging. Combo protocols combining both procedures on the same day are also actively being applied in clinical practice.
SkincareInMode treatments can see up to a 3x difference in response rates depending on subcutaneous fat thickness and collagen density. If you're expecting immediate results, you're likely to be disappointed; real changes begin to appear after 4-6 weeks. We've honestly outlined 3 cases where results are not seen even after multiple sessions, along with alternative treatments.
SkincareLaser toning, pico toning, and IPL differ in wavelength and pulse width, resulting in different target pigments, depths, and ranges of thermal damage. Long Nd:YAG 1064nm pulses selectively destroy dermal pigments, while short picosecond (10⁻¹² seconds) pulses selectively destroy epidermal scars and tattoo particles. IPL uses broadband light rather than a single wavelength to simultaneously improve redness, blood vessels, and superficial pigmentation, but it is limited in its effectiveness against deep melasma.
SkincareSkin boosters vary in the depth of action and duration depending on ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, PDRN, and amino acids. They aim for immediate radiance in the upper dermis (0.5–1mm) and improve the elastic structure in the middle dermis (2–3mm). For those in their 20s, moisture-focused products are the general selection criteria, while for those in their 30s and older, combinations of regenerative ingredients are preferred.
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