2026.06.23 · Views 2,681
Hi, this is Akari. I'm considering cosmetic treatments in Korea, but honestly, I'm not very good at Korean, so reading review sites is quite difficult for me. 😅
There are reviews in Japanese and English, but I'm not sure if I can really trust them... How do you distinguish between genuine reviews from people who have actually received treatment? I'd especially like to know about the characteristics of suspicious reviews or red flags.
Also, sometimes what's written on the clinic's website differs from what's said in actual reviews, right? What should I do in those situations? Sorry for all the questions. I'd be grateful for any advice from anyone in a similar situation!
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Akari, I understand you're worried 😅 Have you tried asking the clinic about their contact methods in English or Japanese? Personally, I like to find people who have actually been there on social media and ask them directly about their experience.
I completely understand how you feel, Akari 😅 I also faced the same problem, and it was very difficult to distinguish between genuine and fake comments, especially when the pictures didn't match the description on the website. I advise you to look for comments from people who write in a lot of detail and mention negatives as well, because overly idealistic comments are usually suspicious!
I totally understand how you feel! I'm a foreigner too, and my Korean isn't great either 😅 My experience is that when reading reviews, look for posts with specific, detailed descriptions, such as mentioning waiting times, nurses' attitudes, and the recovery process—things that are truly real. I'm generally skeptical of reviews that are all praise and have perfect photos. If the website and reviews differ significantly, I usually ask the clinic directly to answer my questions—good clinics should be happy to explain!
Akari, I also encountered this situation when researching before 😅 I think it's better to look at reviews from people who have real before/after photos and detailed information about the process, rather than comments that are too short or too perfect. Also, I usually message the clinic directly in English or through an interpreter to confirm the information on the website, because sometimes there's a discrepancy between the advertisement and reality.