Question: Is language a major issue when getting a medical aesthetic consultation in Seoul?

I was in the same situation, so that's a good question! In recent years, many hospitals have become multilingual, but the best thing that helped me was to contact the hospital's website in advance and ask if there was additional language support - some provide support via Wechat or other platforms. Thanks, that's a really important question!

Jia, I completely understand. I'm more comfortable in Chinese too, so I totally get your worries about the language barrier. To be honest, it seems like the level of support varies from hospital to hospital. I think the safest thing to do is to make sure you confirm whether they offer Chinese language support when you inquire beforehand. If you do hire an interpreter, medical terminology is quite important, so you'll want someone you can trust.

Hi Jia, thank you for your hard work. I see you're good at Chinese. I was also worried about the language barrier, so I have a question. If you need a Chinese interpreter, do you contact the hospital in advance to make arrangements? Or are there places where you can request one on the day of your appointment?

I visited Seoul last year and faced the same fear! Some centers do have Chinese translators, but not all of them. I recommend calling ahead to ask if they offer translation services. I went with a friend who speaks a little Korean and she helped me a lot, but it would be easier if you could book at a place known for catering to foreign visitors 💙