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Dynamic Fixation Incisional Double Eyelid (Ptosis Correction)
How long does recovery take?
Dr. Dongil ChoiStitch removal takes 4-12 days, major swelling subsides within 1-2 weeks, and returning to daily life is possible after 5-7 days. Natural results settle in at 3-6 months.
Answered 2026.07.11
Mosaic 3D
How long is the recovery period after the procedure?
Dr. Dongil ChoiEpidermal damage is minimized, allowing for a quick return to daily life. Temporary erythema and micro-crusting may occur, and it stabilizes relatively quickly with proper moisturizing care.
Answered 2026.07.11
Shurink
How do you decide which cartridge to use?
Dr. Dongil ChoiDerma (1.5) / Eye (2.0) / Cell-up (3.0) / Line-up (4.5) cartridges are combined according to individual skin thickness and condition. Gangnam Seoyon actively utilizes 3.0 and 4.5 cartridges for deep penetration.
Answered 2026.07.11
XERF
Is it very painful?
Dr. Dongil ChoiThe ICD Cooling system controls skin temperature in real time to reduce pain. Anesthesia is not mandatory but is available upon request.
Answered 2026.07.11
Ultherapy
What is the difference from Shurink and XERF?
Dr. Dongil ChoiThe key difference is that Ultherapy® is performed while directly viewing the SMAS layer with DeepSEE™. Shurink is a HIFU-based non-surgical lifting, and XERF is based on monopolar RF high-frequency.
Answered 2026.07.11
Skin Booster
Is daily life possible after the procedure?
Dr. Dongil ChoiYes, you can return to daily life immediately after the procedure. However, there may be temporary redness or fine nodules at the treatment site, which will subside within 1~2 days.
Answered 2026.07.11
Rejuran Healer
Can I return to daily life after the procedure?
Dr. Dongil ChoiYes, you can return to daily life immediately after the procedure. However, there may be temporary redness or fine bumps at the treatment site, which will subside within 1-2 days.
Answered 2026.07.11
Endoscopic Forehead Lift
Does it cause hair loss?
Dr. Dongil ChoiAlthough the incision line is located inside the hairline, permanent hair loss rarely occurs because the incision and suturing are done in a way that protects the hair follicles. Temporary telogen effluvium may occur but will recover.
Answered 2026.07.11
Facelift
How long do the effects last?
Dr. Dongil ChoiIt is the longest-lasting lifting procedure because it corrects the SMAS layer itself, generally lasting 7-10 years or more. Individual differences exist as aging continues.
Answered 2026.07.11
Thread Lifting
Will the threads be visible or palpable?
Dr. Dongil ChoiIf inserted at the correct depth, they are rarely visible or palpable. Our clinic precisely analyzes anatomical positions to perform the procedure at the optimal depth.
Answered 2026.07.11
Fat Grafting
Is it finished in one session?
Dr. Dongil ChoiDepending on the results, an additional touch-up may be recommended 3 to 6 months after the first procedure. Proceeding in stages yields more natural results.
Answered 2026.07.11
Revision Rhinoplasty
How is capsular contracture corrected?
Dr. Dongil ChoiThe shortened and upturned nasal tip is corrected by removing the implant, releasing the adhesions, sufficiently stretching the skin, and repositioning the nasal tip cartilage.
Answered 2026.07.11
Rhinoplasty by Type
Are there various causes for a bulbous nose?
Dr. Dongil ChoiCauses vary, such as large alar cartilages, widely spread cartilages, or thick subcutaneous fat, so a surgical method suitable for the cause must be selected.
Answered 2026.07.11
Autologous Rhinoplasty
Can autologous tissue alone raise the nose sufficiently?
Dr. Dongil ChoiIn most cases, yes. Depending on the patient's nasal structure and skin thickness, a combination of septal cartilage, ear cartilage, rib cartilage, and autologous dermis is designed.
Answered 2026.07.11
Eyelid Retraction Surgery
Is it possible to correct only one side?
Dr. Dongil ChoiYes, it is possible. If the asymmetry originates from one side, accurately correcting only that side can yield a more natural result.
Answered 2026.07.11
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