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Procedures: Rhinoplasty Revision, Philtrum Lift, Chin Shaving Quote: 24,500,000 KRW Final Price: 27,000,000 KRW Medication: 88,110 KRW Consult Date: 01/15/26 Surgery Date: 01/16/26 Background & Why I Chose Retmus I found Retmus through Reddit, UNNI, PurseForum, VeraKorea, and Sungyesa. In October 2024, I had previous plastic surgery at a different clinic: Zygoma reduction, V-line genioplasty, Rhinoplasty (with self harvested rib cartilage). Unfortunately, my results had several issues: Nose bridge was too high, Chin tip was too long, Nose bridge deviated left, Tip was crooked. The clinic I originally went to has very cookie-cutter results, so I wasn’t surprised when my results didn’t align with the inspo pic I gave them. When I contacted them for revisions, they ghosted me. RIP 🥲 That’s when I found Retmus. I noticed both foreigners and locals consistently praised their revision work and philtrum lifts. I have a long midface and close-set eyes, which were made more prominent after my first surgeries, so the option of a philtrum lift in addition to revision was extremely appealing. Consultation Experience I scheduled my consultation via Kakaotalk and paid my deposit. They took on average 1-2 days to respond. At the clinic we took CT scans then I went into the first part of the consultation with a very cute and nice woman (possibly the plastic surgery director). I vibed with her SO much. We discussed: My facial goals, Expectations, Other clients’ procedures & Before/after photos. “Rounder, softer, cuter, more harmonious” were what the director and I were feeling should be my goals. Philtrum Lift Details Retmus specializes in a “C-curl” philtrum lift; when you turn to the side, the philtrum forms a subtle “C” shape. Their results looked: Natural, Cute, Soft, “Bunny-like” (which I personally love because cupid’s bows are big in Korea). Doctor Consultation After the first part of the consultation, I met Dr. Seungil Chung, who reviewed my CT scans, drew on them to better illustrate the surgery procedures, and spoke in clear, fluent English. The doctor was calm, confident, and extremely precise! He also pointed out asymmetries I hadn’t even noticed: Chin tip deviation & Nose bridge deviation. At this point I felt that myself and Retmus were all very aligned with my surgery goals. My last question was if I should make my nose tip smaller or pointier. The doctor said, “Why? It’s already so good.” It made me happy that the doctor was honest about what procedures were worth getting and did not push me to anything unnecessary. Remus only has one doctor and is a small clinic, so post-op care is simple: 1 day for Wound cleaning & Stitch removal (No laser treatments or extra spa-style care). Complication Handling I had a bad reaction to a medication injected into my lips during surgery which lead to severe swelling. They immediately brought me in for an anti-swelling injection the same day I sent them photos, and my lips returned to normal by the next day. They’re very responsive and caring. I also developed an ulcer on my chin from wearing my headband too tightly and they sent me to the pharmacy to get hydrocolloid bandages. TLDR Retmus Strengths • Exceptional revision work quality • Doctor is extremely precise and has a very flexible visions when it comes to your surgery goals • Strong focus on facial harmony • No “cookie-cutter” aesthetics • Personalized planning • Honest procedure recommendations • Ideal for people who want: Natural results, Harmony-based aesthetics, “Improved version of yourself” look As someone who consulted 10–15 clinics and has now had 5 major surgeries, I genuinely believe Retmus is one of the best for revision surgery and if your goals are facial harmony and I am so so so so SO happy with my results!!! 🥰

I had an amazing experience as a foreigner getting a scarless lip lift at Retmus Clinic. I discovered the clinic through a TikTok creator's video, reached out through WeChat, and received fast communication throughout the entire process. The team has a member who speaks fluent English, and Dr. Chung himself also speaks English, so I didn't feel worried about miscommunication. They provided information prior to my surgery with very thorough explanations. On the day of surgery, I had a detailed consultation that took a few hours. Despite not speaking Korean and it being my first time in Korea, I felt extremely well taken care of. When you arrive, they take X-rays and photos and review everything in detail. You have a thorough consultation with the team first, and then right before surgery you consult with Dr. Chung. Once everything looks and sounds good, you head into the surgery room. All I remember was having my hair tied back, getting an IV in my arm, and lying down before the anesthesia kicked in. I was told the entire procedure took 1 hour and 40 minutes. When I woke up, I was super drowsy and drifted in and out of sleep for about another hour and a half. You have to stay for 2 hours after surgery to let the anesthesia wear off, and after my time was up, I was awake and ready to go. I was able to grab dinner, walk to the nearest bus stop, and take the bus back to my hotel with no problem. The entire surgery itself was painless since I simply went to sleep and woke up when it was done. The recovery process was extremely easy and did not affect my daily activities, except for some slight trouble eating. The top lip drops with time so the result takes months to fully show, but so far I am loving the look (especially given that there is no visible scar, since Dr. Chung hides it inside of the nose). I would highly recommend Retmus Clinic, especially for international patients!

I am currently 12 days post-surgery after undergoing Revisional Tipplasty and Lip Lift Surgery performed by Dr. Chung Seungil at Retmus. Leading up to surgery, I had an in-person consultation and ultimately decided to proceed a few days later after carefully digesting multiple consultations from other clinics. What really stood out to me about Dr. Chung was the sheer volume and depth of his body of work. He was able to share extensive before-and-after examples, including a large repository of non-Asian patients like myself. I saw consistently strong results for both rhinoplasty work and lip lift procedures, and the scar-minimizing lip lift technique was especially appealing. Dr. Chung speaks fluent English, which made communication very clear and reassuring throughout the process. In addition, there was a translator on-site who also supports the clinic’s marketing and patient coordination, and she was consistently available, extremely helpful, and very responsive before and after surgery. On the day of surgery, there was a fair amount of waiting—about three hours before being taken in—but once the anesthesiologist arrived and administered sedation (not general anesthesia), I was out almost immediately and did not feel anything during the procedure. When I woke up, I was only mildly disoriented. I had no headaches or nausea and felt well enough to take public transportation back to my Airbnb a few stops away. My nose was not packed, which I appreciated. The most noticeable discomfort afterward was soreness and tightness in the area between my upper lip and nostrils. It wasn’t unbearable. Recovery has been very much what I would consider expected—not easy, but not dreadful either. It’s more inconvenient than anything else. My cast and internal stitches were removed on day six, at which point the swelling was still very significant and honestly a bit scary. However, by day twelve, the swelling has decreased in my side profile, looks much more feminine. The front view is still difficult to assess at this stage due to lingering tip swelling, so I plan to share updated frontal photos in a few weeks once things settle further. I’m particularly excited to see how everything looks around the three-month mark, when more refinement is expected. Overall, my experience with Retmus and Dr. Chung has been positive so far. While it’s still early in the healing process, I feel optimistic about the final results and appreciate Dr. Chung’s experience, clear communication, and the clinic’s professionalism throughout the process

There is no one better than Dr. Seungil Chung and Retmus Plastic Surgery Clinic. He is meticulous and experienced. He really cares about the outcome and that he creates the vision you want. I have been wanting a philtrum reduction (lip lift) surgery for a couple of years. As part of the aging process my upper lip kept getting thinner because gravity made the philtrum longer. Dr. Chung Seungil kept appearing in my research as having one of the best techniques for this procedure. Unlike most other surgeons, he does this procedure intra-nasally and as a result, there is no visible scar. Super pleased with the result and I look younger. I do not have any scars too! His office staff is also professional, polite and caring. There was no language barrier and communication was easy.

I'm so happy I got the invisible scar lip lift and genioplasty at Retmus Clinic! I've always wanted a lip lift to correct my long philtrum but I was afraid of the scar that would be left from a traditional bullhorn surgery. I didn't think there were any other options until I stumbled upon Dr.Chung's work after a random google search for lip lifts in korea and I was immediately impressed by how natural and scarless his work was. I reached out via WeChat and the clinic was very helpful in answering my questions and giving me quotes. My visit to the clinic was wonderful - the nurses and dr. made me feel so comfortable with their warm presence. I could tell that Dr.Chung was very passionate about his work and approached surgery through a holistic perspective to make sure whatever he did would harmonize the entire face. The entire process was super easy and the nurses took great care of me. I only experienced minor soreness the morning after surgery but didn't feel any pain after that. I had no bruising which spoke to the meticulous and high skill of the Dr.! I am currently 4 months out, I've healed so well - the incision under my nose has faded and people literally ask if I'm a college student because my shorter philtrum has made me appear years younger and harmonized my face. if you're considering getting a lip lift I highly recommend Retmus!