Beauty insights from K-Dia editors
Plastic SurgeryTactile sensation and the rate of capsular contracture vary by 20–40% depending on the implant insertion site (supermuscular, inframuscular, or dual plane), and body type and tissue thickness are the selection criteria. Fat grafting is limited to 50–150cc per session, and repeated procedures are generally performed 2–3 times; a 5–15% incidence of calcification and cysts must be considered. In combination breast augmentation, fat is added 3–6 months after implant insertion to enhance naturalness…
Plastic SurgeryThe difference in forehead lift quotes stems from the combination of the surgical procedure (incision/endoscopic/temporal) and anesthesia method (sedation/general). The surgeon's experience, hospital facility rating, and recovery care program determine 30–40% of the cost. The average price range in Korea starts from the 2 million won range, and the price can more than double for complex procedures.
Plastic SurgeryDepending on the purpose, ear surgeries are classified into protruding ear correction, ear reconstruction, and earlobe reshaping, with the scope of surgery and recovery period differing by more than twofold for each. The approaches are completely different: protruding ear correction involves cartilage repositioning, ear reconstruction involves rib cartilage grafting, and earlobe reshaping involves fat or filler injection. The domestic guidelines of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons suggest age, degree of deformity, and skin thickness as three primary selection criteria…
Plastic SurgeryThe scope of osteotomy differs between the 3-part facial contouring procedure and orthognathic surgery—the branching point is determined by the presence or absence of occlusal issues. Mini V-line shortens the incision length by 50%, but there are clear limitations for protruding cheekbones or asymmetry of 4mm or more. The 2025 guidelines of the Korean Academy of Maxillofacial Plastic Surgeons suggest 3D CT-based simulation as the primary selection criterion.
Plastic SurgeryThe cost of facial contouring surgery varies significantly depending on the combination of surgical sites, the extent of osteotomy, and the method of anesthesia. 3D CT scanning and the fabrication of custom guides account for 15–20% of the total cost and enhance surgical accuracy. While the experience of the medical staff and the rating of the hospital facilities are reflected in the price, a high rating does not necessarily guarantee good results.
Plastic SurgeryThe buried suture method is reported to have an 85% retention rate for over 5 years in skin thicknesses of 0.8mm or less. The incisional method allows for simultaneous improvement of eyelid ptosis with an average skin excision of 2-4mm. Eyelid correction is expected to improve eye-opening strength by 30-40% with a levator muscle shortening of 3-5mm.
Plastic SurgeryFor the buried suture method, a retention rate of over 5 years is reported only when the skin thickness is 1.2mm or less and the fat volume is grade 2 or lower. Incisional methods are further divided into three types: micro-incision, partial incision, and full incision, with scar widths varying from 0.5 to 2mm. In blepharoplasty, eye-opening strength improves by 30–70% depending on the levator muscle resection amount of 1–3mm, and the revision rate is 18% in cases of overcorrection.
Plastic SurgeryAugmentation rhinoplasty, osteotomy, hump correction, and tip rhinoplasty each have different purposes and recovery periods, and only 30% of cases are resolved with a single surgery. Autologous cartilage (septal, ear, or rib cartilage) and silicone implants each have distinct advantages and disadvantages in terms of feel, durability, and risk of side effects, and the selection criteria are nasal structure and skin thickness. The main cause of the 12-18% revision rate is 'surgical methods by area…
Plastic SurgeryHOTConsultations conducted without 3D CT analysis increase the risk of revision surgery by more than 30%. Although intraoral incisions leave no external scars, infection control determines the outcome within 72 hours. The intensity of cold compresses applied during the first three days after discharge shortens the duration of swelling by more than two weeks.
Plastic SurgeryHOTEven for the same 'breast augmentation,' the cost varies significantly depending on the type of implant, incision site, insertion site, medical team experience, and anesthesia method. There are over five types of FDA-approved implants alone, and prices and surgical difficulty are applied differentially depending on whether they are cohesive gel, teardrop, or round shapes. Factors such as whether revision surgery is required, additional procedures (extent of pectoral muscle dissection), and hospital infrastructure (on-site anesthesiologist) ultimately…
