Clinic information and questions to ask
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| Clinic and published location | Published information | Points to clarify |
|---|---|---|
| BECOME Plastic Surgery 2F, Suite 201, IS Tower, 101 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea (Yeoksam-dong) Official location source | BECOME separates high, low, loose, multiple and unequal creases, scars and ptosis correction issues on its revision page. Read the official information | The categories help describe the concern but do not set a universal revision date. Ask: Which current finding appears settled, which may still change, and what records do you need before advising timing? |
| ID Hospital 142, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea Official location source | ID lists asymmetrical, low, thick, loosened, scarred and multiple-fold presentations for revision. Read the official information | The concern should be classified by anatomy and current function before timing is proposed. Ask: Which tissue or functional issue explains the crease problem, and how does that affect revision timing? |
| JK Plastic Surgery 835, Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea Official location source | JK states that accurate revision determination generally may require at least six months after the first operation. Read the official information | This is JK's general published policy, not a rule to delay care for urgent symptoms or every revision type. Ask: Does your six-month general policy apply to assessment, elective surgery, or both in my specific situation? |
| VIEW Plastic Surgery 107, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea Official location source | VIEW says it assesses the prior failure cause and current eye condition to select a revision method. Read the official information | Cause analysis and current examination are more useful than choosing a technique from photographs alone. Ask: What do you think caused the current result, and what examination finding would change your plan? |
Clinics are listed alphabetically. Sources checked 1 November 2026. Missing information should be confirmed with the clinic.
Contact timing and operation timing are different
After eyelid surgery, a person may want reassurance, treatment for a complication, an early second opinion, or elective correction of a settled result. They require different responses, and contacting a clinician does not need to wait for a fixed number of months. Early photographs, operative records, medication details, and the original timeline may help a clinician decide whether observation, urgent care, or later revision planning is appropriate.
JK states that revisional eyelid surgery generally cannot be accurately determined until at least six months after the first operation. Treat this as JK's published general policy, not a universal instruction. Healing speed, the problem being assessed, and symptoms can change the timing.
Seek prompt care for urgent eye symptoms
Travel plans or a website's revision timeline should not delay local medical assessment for new, severe, worsening or unexpected symptoms, especially vision or breathing problems. Seek prompt medical care where you are rather than waiting for a cosmetic revision consultation. A cosmetic revision consultation cannot replace urgent evaluation.
For non-urgent concerns, document the pattern
BECOME lists high, low, loose, multiple, and unequal creases, scars, and over- or under-corrected ptosis. ID lists asymmetrical, low, thick, loosened, scarred, and multiple folds. VIEW says it assesses the previous failure cause and current eye condition. These lists can help you describe the concern, but the clinician still needs to examine function, tissue, scars, and healing.
Timing should remain open until the clinician reviews symptoms, healing and the original operative details.
Prepare a revision record
Request from the first clinic the operation name, date, operative note if available, implant or suture information, medication record, and follow-up photographs. Keep unedited images from before surgery, early recovery, and the present. Record symptoms separately from appearance. Note whether asymmetry changes with fatigue, swelling, eyebrow movement, or gaze.
- Original operation and date
- Current symptoms and when they began
- Photographs in consistent lighting
- Prior injections, treatments or revisions
- Current eye closure, dryness and vision
- Goal for revision and features to preserve
The NHS eyelid guide notes that eye symptoms, risks, recovery, and possible further surgery require discussion. The ASPS page includes dry eye, closure difficulty and vision changes among relevant risks.
Compare revision reasoning, not promises
Have each clinic identify the suspected cause, what has settled, what remains uncertain, and what a new operation would change. Request alternatives, including observation or non-surgical care when appropriate. Compare assessment timing separately from surgery timing, and note when records or an in-person examination are still needed.
For travel, ask who will manage early follow-up, how urgent messages are handled, and what happens if you need care after returning home. The NHS surgery-abroad guidance recommends checking language, complications, aftercare, insurance, and return travel. Elective revision should follow an individualized medical assessment rather than a calendar alone.
Frequently asked questions
Must everyone wait six months before asking about revision?
No. JK publishes a general six-month assessment policy, but urgent symptoms need prompt care and individual timing varies.
What records should I request from the first clinic?
Request the operation name and date, operative note if available, medication details, follow-up records and photographs.
Can an online photo consultation set the revision date?
It may help with initial screening, but tissue, function, symptoms and healing usually need individualized clinical assessment.
Sources and comparison method
Clinic information is attributed to each provider. NHS and ASPS sources explain general care and risks. They do not describe Korean legal requirements or clinic-specific outcomes.
- BECOME Plastic Surgery · information used for this comparison
- BECOME Plastic Surgery · location
- JK Plastic Surgery · information used for this comparison
- JK Plastic Surgery · location
- ID Hospital · information used for this comparison
- ID Hospital · location
- VIEW Plastic Surgery · information used for this comparison
- VIEW Plastic Surgery · location
- NHS: Eyelid surgery
- ASPS: Eyelid surgery risks
- NHS: Cosmetic surgery abroad
Check the official details for your shortlist
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