What to check before a plastic surgery consultation in Sangmu, Gwangju

Sangmu is a district of Gwangju with many clinics and shops, and a common place to look for a plastic surgery consultation. Whichever clinic you visit, thinking a few things through in advance helps you get clearer explanations in a limited time.

What to think through beforehand

• What concerns you most — nose, eyes, sagging: list them in order of priority
• How much change you want — natural or more noticeable; this affects the method
• Previous treatments and surgery — when, where, which method and materials, as far as you remember
• Health details — medications and supplements, chronic conditions, allergies
• Timing — work, study or events, allowing for recovery

What to ask at the consultation

• Which method suits you and why
• The type of anaesthesia, how long surgery takes, whether you go home the same day
• The usual recovery schedule (stitch removal, washing, make-up, exercise)
• Possible side effects and risks, and how to reach the clinic if something seems wrong
• When surgery may not be suitable

Guides by procedure

Cejong in Sangmu offers consultations for rhinoplasty, eye surgery, facelift, and upper and lower blepharoplasty. What each consultation looks at is covered here:

• What a rhinoplasty consultation in Sangmu checks
• Eye surgery consultation in Sangmu
• Middle-age surgery consultation in Seo-gu, Gwangju

Planning your visit

It is best to book before visiting. Address and hours are in Finding Cejong in Sangmu, Gwangju.

Frequently asked questions

Is it fine to consult at several clinics? Comparing before deciding is natural. Bringing the same questions to each makes the answers easier to compare.

Can I have surgery on the day of the consultation? Your condition is assessed and a plan made first; the surgery date is set afterwards to suit you. It depends on the case, so please ask in advance.