ONE PERCENT PLASTIC SURGERY

I had facial contouring done at 1% Plastic Surgery. The director was very detailed during the consultation and didn't push unnecessary procedures. The lines after surgery look natural; my friends only said I looked slimmer and didn't notice any bone work. I checked the prices and had online conversations on the BeautsGO APP before going, which made things much easier. I recommend it.

In May of this year, I had mini V-line surgery (jaw correction + body reduction + cortical bone resection) and a pelican surgery under my chin performed by Dr. Im Jong-woo. Both the consultation and the day of surgery went smoothly, which was great! The aftercare was also excellent; the nurses, head nurse, and interpreter were all very kind and attentive, allowing me to spend my downtime with peace of mind. It's been about three and a half months since the surgery, and I am satisfied with the results without any complications like infections! I'm looking forward to the final outcome. ☺️

This is my first review in my life. I politely requested Director Jeong Yi-young to avoid my cheeks during the Inmode procedure because I dislike cheek hollows and wanted to focus on my chin and cheekbones. However, he insisted on treating my cheeks, saying that everyone has cheek hollows and that Inmode wouldn't work anyway. Why are you charging for a procedure that has no effect? When I suggested focusing on my chin, he seemed annoyed and told me not to speak. After the procedure, he left without saying goodbye and sighed as he exited. What kind of personality is that? Naturally, I ended up with bruises only on the areas I specifically requested not to treat. I was told to wait 30 minutes for a consultation with the director, but ended up consulting with the manager instead. They said it would focus on my chin, but it was all about my cheeks. Isn't it basic to treat the areas a paying customer requests? But as Director Jeong Yi-young said, there was no effect! The clinic's system and the director's attitude are both lacking. The procedure felt like it was done in a disorganized warehouse. The worst.

My experience at 1% Plastic Surgery was, unfortunately, not what I expected from a clinic that markets itself as a premium destination for facial surgery. In January 2026, I underwent multiple procedures at 1% Plastic Surgery, including incisional double eyelid surgery, ptosis repair, lateral canthoplasty, 3-point facial contouring, a temporal lift, and fat grafting. I paid over $30,000 USD (approximately 46 million KRW) because I believed I was entrusting my care to one of the best clinics in Korea. Immediately after surgery, I noticed that my right eye looked significantly different from my left. Having never undergone eyelid surgery before, I trusted the clinic when they repeatedly reassured me that the asymmetry was simply swelling and that I needed to wait. Over the next six months, I continued raising my concerns and was consistently told that everything was normal and would improve with time. It did not. Today, my right eyelid folds over itself, leaving me with what appears to be a monolid despite previously having prominent double eyelids. More importantly, the excess skin partially obstructs my field of vision, causing daily visual difficulties that have affected both my quality of life and my ability to work efficiently. After six months of being told to wait, the clinic acknowledged there was a problem. However, instead of offering revision surgery, they offered only 2.2 million KRW, despite the fact that I now have to pay for consultations, revision surgery, airfare, accommodations, and time away from work to correct the outcome. When I asked for an explanation directly from the surgeon who performed my eyelid surgery, I was informed that he no longer works at the clinic. As a patient, this was incredibly frustrating because I was no longer able to receive answers from the physician who actually operated on me. I have also requested my complete medical records and an itemized breakdown of the approximately 46 million KRW I paid. At the time of writing this review, I have not received those records. While researching revision options, I also found a recent public Google review from another international patient describing a similar experience after surgery by the same surgeon. Although I cannot speak to another person’s individual experience, reading that review reinforced my concerns and prompted me to share my own - especially seeing as he no longer practices at 1 percent. The attached photos include 3 pictures taken before surgery (one with makeup and two without, one was right before surgery), showing my naturally deep double eyelids. My goal was simply to create more symmetry and achieve a softer almond-shaped eye. You can also see my eyes immediately after surgery, where the right eye already appeared noticeably different from the left. I understand that every surgery carries risks and that no surgeon can guarantee perfection. However, what disappointed me most was not only the outcome, but the aftercare. Being repeatedly told for six months that my concerns were “normal,” only to later have the problem acknowledged without a meaningful solution, has been incredibly difficult. I sincerely hope my experience helps future patients make an informed decision. I encourage anyone considering surgery here to ask detailed questions, obtain multiple consultations, and fully understand both the surgical plan and how complications will be handled should they arise.

Not recommended! Last year, I had my eye muscles tightened to make my eyes bigger and had both outer corners of my eyes opened. After the surgery, my left inner corner was swollen. I told the doctor from the first month, 'Why is my eye swollen?' The agency (Pang) communicated with the doctor for me. Seven months have passed, and it still hasn't improved; my eyes are constantly swollen. The agency informed me that the hospital would contact me back. Another month has passed, and no one has contacted me to tell me what to do. I am disappointed with both the hospital and the agency. I do not recommend 1% hospital because I informed them from the first month that my eye was swollen, even though I followed all the doctor's orders for medication and eye drops. The agency stopped following up because seven months have passed, and they can no longer tell the client to wait. For the first six months, no matter what happened, the agency would only say, 'You need to wait for three months; the swelling will go down.' After three months, they just told me to wait for six months, during which they did not recommend doing anything. The risk is on the client. I understand that, but if they had informed me or helped find the cause of the swelling early on, it might have been fixable, whether it was an allergy or inflammation. I had to see an eye doctor or something. The after-sales service is not okay. They have experience, but not enough to deal with customer problems.

I had an online consultation first, and the consultant was incredibly kind and patient with me. I had so many questions and concerns about my face shape, and I was indecisive about which procedures to choose. Initially, I was considering bone surgery, but since the recovery is very painful and long, I wanted to consult with the doctor in person first. The online consultant was amazing!! She answered all of my questions and gave me honest opinions and feedback. I eventually booked my consultation and surgery with Dr. Kim. On the day of my visit, the translator stayed with me the entire time and explained everything so clearly! She also gave her honest advice which I really appreciated. Dr. Kim was very knowledgeable, and no one at the clinic was pushy or tried to pressure me or oversell anything. Even when I said I was too scared to go with bone surgery because of the pain and long recovery, they respected my decision and did not mention it again. Instead, they suggested alternative solutions to improve my face shape. In the end, I decided to have forehead reduction, liposuction, and a mini SMAS facelift for mild sagging and droopiness. It’s only been a few weeks, but I’m already so happy with the results! My face was bigger and droopier, and I had a large forehead. I’m still in recovery, but I can already see a big improvement! The forehead reduction scar is still very red and visible, but I can cover it up with makeup. Recovery was very tough, especially in the first week, but the consultant and translator were incredibly supportive. They replied to my messages even late at night and on weekends, which I truly appreciated! When I went in for stitch removal, they also provided de-swelling treatment and cleaning, and I had a follow-up checkup with the doctor. At one point, one of my stitches came undone, and the doctor immediately fixed it the same day. They provided all the necessary medication and detailed cleaning instructions for my forehead, face liposuction areas, and facelift staples. Even after I ran out of cleaning supplies, they continued to help by giving advice and guiding me on where to purchase more from a pharmacy. During the first week, I couldn’t chew at all, and they even helped me order soft foods and drinks online, which I really appreciated! Overall, I had an amazing experience with everyone at the clinic, and I’m so glad I chose them. It is a premium clinic with higher prices, and they don’t negotiate on cost, but the results and level of service reflect that. I’m very grateful for all the support I received, and I highly recommend this clinic to anyone considering similar procedures. I’ll update again in a few months!

I learned about this clinic through a Korean friend. When I asked her where Koreans usually go for jaw and facial bone contouring, she immediately recommended this place. She even asked me whether I wanted the best results even if it’s expensive, or a cheaper option that’s just 'okay.' Of course, I chose the one with the best results. This clinic doesn’t rely on heavy advertising, so I honestly think not many foreigners know about it. I first contacted them via Instagram, but until now I still haven’t received a reply to that message — even though I can see that they continue to post stories regularly. They mainly communicate through KakaoTalk. I’m also someone who chooses doctors based on feeling, and I was very fortunate to meet Dr. Lim. He is incredibly kind, gentle, and surprisingly polite. I consulted another doctor at the clinic about facial lifting because I was worried about skin sagging after jaw surgery. After examining my skin, the doctor honestly told me that I didn’t need it at all, with absolutely no pressure or upselling. I clearly stated that I only wanted jawline contouring and cheekbone reduction, not chin surgery, and they fully respected my decision. I would also like to sincerely thank my interpreter, who took wonderful care of me throughout my stay. She stayed close by and thoughtfully helped me order mouthwash and a humidifier to be delivered to my accommodation, as I was coughing quite badly. Her attentiveness and kindness truly made a big difference in my recovery. Flying 6 hours to come here was absolutely worth it. Everyone at the clinic was very kind. After surgery, I stayed one night at the hospital, and the night-shift assistant was incredibly caring. I had a lot of phlegm and couldn’t sleep, yet she responded immediately whenever I pressed the call button. Even around 4 a.m., when I tried to get water by myself, she noticed and still got up to help me. I truly appreciated that level of care. The next morning, I received a facial mask treatment and was discharged. In the following days, I returned every 3–5 days for skin care, facial masks, and light therapy. My procedures included cheekbone reduction, jawline contouring, facial liposuction, outer bone contouring, and masseter muscle reduction. It has been 10 days post-surgery now. I’m still swollen, but I can clearly feel that I’m recovering day by day. Overall, I’m very satisfied with the entire process and post-operative care. I’ll provide an honest update again after 2 months with my final results — I truly hope they will be amazing.

I went after watching a YouTube video, but I was disappointed by the lack of sincerity in the consultation. If you're going to ask questions, you should explain well; if you show that you dislike answering questions, it’s really frustrating... I waited a long time for the consultation, and it was really disappointing...

Good 👍

Professional and good result.

Good clinic in Korea. The clinic design is very modern. Dr. Kim and Dr. Jeong are very nice to patients.

One percent was extremely attentive and caring. The aftercare is great, and the surgeon was realistic in what I can expect. Alice, the English interpreter, was extremely helpful and great at thoroughly communicating everything; she truly went above and beyond! If I had to get surgery again, I would be sure to come back here. Thank you, Dr. Kim Gyeonghoe and Kim Jonggu :)

I heard you moved this time, and the scale is impressive, but Dr. Pu provides really detailed consultations! I was drawn in by the content on YouTube and came for a consultation, and I plan to leave another review after my contouring surgery, hehe.

They are very kind, and I was really happy after the consultation. Thank you for clearly pointing out the necessary parts ^^.

I went for a consultation, and Director Pu was very pleasant and explained everything clearly when I asked questions. I was surprised when I saw my bones on the CT scan... 😰