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Hi everyone, I'm Shihhan from Taiwan. I've been thinking about getting some aesthetic medical consultations in Seoul recently, but I'm a bit worried about the language barrier. My English is okay, but sometimes I get stuck with medical terminology. I wanted to ask if English is usually sufficient for initial consultations at clinics in Seoul? Or would it be better to find a place that offers Chinese services for peace of mind?
I've seen that some clinics seem to offer translation services, but I'm not sure how that process works or if it's a hassle or if there are extra charges. Has anyone tried it? Or are there any sisters from Taiwan or Hong Kong who've had consultations in Seoul and are willing to share their experience? I'm especially curious about how doctors explain procedure details and risks—important information like that—and whether language barriers would be an issue.
If English can really work out, I'd also like to know if there are specific medical terms or a question checklist I should prepare in advance so the consultation goes more smoothly? Thanks everyone~ 😊
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I'm Taiwanese too, and I've been thinking about going to Seoul for a consultation recently! My English is pretty decent, but when I saw you mention medical terminology, I got a bit nervous haha. I was thinking maybe I should write down the questions I want to ask in Chinese first, then look up the English or Korean expressions myself, so things might go more smoothly when I get there? I've heard that some clinics do have translation services, but I'm not really sure how to arrange that specifically. I'm hoping some of the girls here can share their experiences!
I'm also thinking about taking a trip back to Mongolia, and this magazine has been so helpful! My English skills are roughly at the same level, but I do feel a bit anxious when I hear medical terminology. Your idea of preparing a list of questions and doing some advance research is really great.
I've been thinking about the same thing! Your concerns seem really valid—medical terminology can definitely be tricky. I've heard that a lot of clinics offer translation services or can communicate in Simplified Chinese, but I'm not entirely sure how it actually works in practice. Hoping some of you sisters can share your real experiences with this~
I'm Taiwanese too! I wanted to ask—did you try calling or texting them first to ask if they have Chinese consultation options? I heard from a friend before that some clinics actually do have Chinese translators on staff, but they don't always list it specifically on their websites, so asking directly might be faster!