2026.06.27 · Views 4,278
Hi everyone! I'm Pei-Yun from Taiwan. I'm planning to go to Seoul for some cosmetic surgery consultations, but honestly, my English isn't very fluent, and I don't understand Korean at all. I'd like to ask if anyone has had a similar experience?
I'm wondering if it's absolutely necessary to speak English to communicate smoothly? Or are there dedicated translators for Taiwanese people, or do clinics offer services in Chinese? I've seen some places seem to support multiple languages, but I'm not sure if that's true or just something I read online.
Could anyone share their actual experience with these consultations? Did you encounter any language problems? Did you bring a translation app or how did you solve them? I feel this is quite important for my decision, thank you everyone!
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Fei Yun, I'm also from Southeast Asia, so I understand your situation perfectly! Have you tried contacting them beforehand via message to ask if they offer Chinese language support or an interpreter, or if you'll be bringing someone along to translate for the appointment?
I also come from an Arab country and I don't speak Korean, but I discovered that most of the major clinics in Seoul have staff who speak foreign languages or provide interpreters, so don't worry too much! I advise you to call ahead and ask about communication options before your appointment, as this helped me a lot and saved me stress on the day of the consultation.
I sympathize with you after reading your story! I'm also thinking of seeking advice in Seoul, and I have the same concerns about the language barrier. I hope to get answers from people who have real experience with this.
Page, I understand! I'm also from Japan, so I really understand your language concerns. Actually, some clinics used translation apps to help, and when I inquired beforehand via email about whether they offered Chinese language support, some kindly replied. Is there a specific treatment you'd like to discuss, Page? Depending on that, the clinics that can accommodate you might differ. 😊
Paywin, I understand completely! I have the same problem, and when I actually go for a consultation, I plan to use translation apps and notes. It seems there are indeed places that offer multilingual support, so why don't we look for information together?
Hi! I'm also Taiwanese, so I understand your concerns. I was wondering if you've considered bringing a friend who speaks Chinese with you, or if you could use a translation app to message the clinic beforehand to ask if they offer Chinese consultation options? I've heard that some places do support multiple languages, but I'm not sure if every clinic does now.