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Gangseo-gu Plastic Surgery: Is Surgery the Answer? Common Questions from the Consultation Room

트로이성형외과의원 · 트로이성형외과 · August 13, 2025

Gangseo-gu Plastic Surgery: Is Surgery the Answer? Common Questions from the Consultation Room Gangseo-gu Plastic Surgery: Is Surgery the Answer? Common Questions from the Consulta...

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Gangseo-gu Plastic Surgery: Is Surgery the Answer?

Common Questions from the Consultation Room

Gangseo-gu Plastic Surgery: Is Surgery the Answer? Common Questions from the Consultation Room

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Gangseo-gu, Yangcheon-gu Plastic Surgery, Dermatology

“Doctor, do I need surgery now too?”

When I see patients in Gangseo-gu, I hear questions like this very often.

A woman in her late 40s said these were the first words she spoke as soon as she opened the consultation room door and sat down.

When she looked in the mirror, her jawline had sagged and her nasolabial folds had deepened, and people around her had started saying, “Aren’t you at the point where you need surgery now?”

Her concern was not simply, “I want to look prettier,” but rather,

“Do I really need to go as far as surgery, or is there another way?”

  1. The first thing done in a plastic surgery consultation

  2. Example patient cases in Gangseo-gu

  3. The “customized plan” I emphasize

  4. Questions you should definitely ask during a consultation at Gangseo-gu Plastic Surgery

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Gangseo-gu, Yangcheon-gu Plastic Surgery, Dermatology

  1. The first thing done in a plastic surgery consultation

In cases like this, I do not recommend surgery right away.

First, I divide the facial condition into three parts and examine it.

  1. Skin surface – elasticity, fine lines, pores

  2. Tissue beneath the skin – fat layer position, condition of elastic fibers

  3. Skeletal changes – jaw, cheekbones, temple area, etc.

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By separating it this way, it becomes clear which parts need surgery and which parts can be improved with procedures.

For example, if the skeletal structure and fat position have changed significantly, a surgery such as a facelift may be necessary,

but if the tissues are fine and only the surface elasticity has decreased, results may be satisfactory with Ulthera, Thermage, or thread lifting alone.

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Gangseo-gu, Yangcheon-gu Plastic Surgery, Dermatology

  1. Example patient cases in Gangseo-gu

• Early 50s, moderate sagging

→ For sagging in the cheeks and jawline, thread lifting + laser treatment in combination; for sagging around the eyes, correction without incisions

• Mid-40s, reduced skin elasticity

→ Manage every 1 to 2 years with radiofrequency lifting and skin regeneration injections without surgery

• 60s, severe sagging + wrinkles

→ Structural improvement with a partial facelift, then laser treatment for maintenance

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Gangseo-gu, Yangcheon-gu Plastic Surgery, Dermatology

In the end, what matters is not age, but condition.

  1. The “customized plan” I emphasize

When choosing a plastic surgery clinic, the most important thing is not flashy before-and-after photos,

but whether they create a plan that suits you.

During consultations, I follow three principles.

  1. Explain both surgery and procedures – including advantages and disadvantages, recovery period, and how long the results last

  2. Exclude unnecessary procedures – do not recommend them just for short-term effects

  3. Include recovery and maintenance plans – swelling and scar care after surgery, regeneration care after procedures

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Gangseo-gu, Yangcheon-gu Plastic Surgery, Dermatology

  1. Questions you should definitely ask during a consultation at Gangseo-gu Plastic Surgery

  2. Why is surgery necessary in my case?

  3. Is it possible with another method (non-surgical)?

  4. How long will the recovery period take?

  5. What are the possible side effects and how are they handled?

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Gangseo-gu, Yangcheon-gu Plastic Surgery, Dermatology

If a clinic gives clear and specific answers to these questions, you can trust both the safety and the results.

In plastic surgery, how it is planned is just as important as who performs it.

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Gangseo-gu, Yangcheon-gu Plastic Surgery, Dermatology

If you are looking for a plastic surgery clinic in Gangseo-gu, rather than deciding on surgery right away, I recommend first getting an accurate diagnosis of your current condition,

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Gangseo-gu, Yangcheon-gu Plastic Surgery, Dermatology

and having a consultation that starts with discussing how to manage future changes.

Through that process, it becomes clear whether surgery is necessary or whether a procedure is sufficient.

▼Ulthera and Thermage,▼

▼Is it really okay to receive both?▼

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