V.LIF

To summarize: I had a great experience and recommend V.Lif and Dr. Shim.
I recently underwent a comprehensive facial rejuvenation procedure at V.LIF Plastic Surgery. I discovered V.Lif while searching specifically for a plastic surgeon in Korea. I was very interested in a Korean plastic surgeon because I think they are cutting edge and have fine, artistic stitching. After messaging with a few different offices I decided on Dr. Shim, he specializes in faces.
The Procedure
At V.LIF, I opted for a combination of treatments:
Deep-Plane Facelift
Platysma Plication
Sub brow Lift
Lower Blepharoplasty
Lipo on face and neck

Prior to surgery:
I was connected to Bella via WhatsApp. She was able to answer questions and get me scheduled for surgery. The clinic asked for bloodwork testing prior to surgery as well as typical health history.
She went over pricing and there were no hidden costs. I did add a procedure once I saw the surgeon in person.

When I arrived, I was met by Sae and later joined by Bella. They went over the legal forms and never made me feel hurried if I wanted to read over something. They collected my payment and I met with Dr. Shim. He was kind and gentle as he was looking over my face. I did not want the forehead reduction or brow lift and did not feel pressure to get those. I did want upper bleph but he said no and suggested a delicate sub-brow lift. I am so glad we went that route!
I was then photographed and escorted into the surgical room. It is obvious the team does this day in and day out. They were all buzzing about getting me prepped and Sae stayed with me until I was knocked out.
I woke up slowly but was able to walk and had zero pain! I slept with no problem or discomfort.
Results and Recovery:
Note, they do not prescribe narcotics for pain, but I was never in any pain so nothing that strong was ever needed.
2 days post op I returned to the office for drain removal, shampoo service, red light therapy, photos and de-swelling treatment. The drain removal was done by Dr. Shim and his nurse. It was painless.
Day 5 Hyperbaric chamber session. I felt good enough to go to the Coex mall and the Bongeunsa Temple (Free admission), played tourist!
6 days post op was another de-swelling treatment, and red-light therapy.
7 days post op was the last of the de-swelling treatments, photos, red light therapy, and stitch removal. This process was painless!
After the appointment I took a taxi straight to the airport!
I am currently 1.5 weeks post-op, and the see changes already. The healing process has been smooth, and I’m eagerly awaiting the outcome. I have had swelling and bruising but no pain. I also have not experienced swollen or painful ears that some people report having after a deep plane face lift. Dr. Shim did such a beautiful job with his stitching! Exactly what I was hoping for.

Communication and Language Barriers:
While the results have been fantastic, I must acknowledge that communication could have been smoother. Dealing with time zones and language differences is expected when seeking medical care abroad. However, the staff at V.LIF were friendly and accommodating, which eased my concerns. There were no red flags and the facilities are clean and of western standards. Not only was V.Lif great, I enjoyed being in Korea! The culture and people are fantastic. Plastic surgery is so common there that I did not feel strange walking around, especially in Gangnam where there are so many plastic surgery centers. I embraced my experience!

Final Thoughts
In summary, V.LIF Plastic Surgery is a top practice for facial plastic surgery. If you’re brave, seeking budget friendly with the highest quality facial surgery, travel-savvy, and seeking transformative results, consider V.LIF. Remember that every cosmetic journey involves some risk, but my experience has been rewarding. A+ for V.Lif!

** This review is from an official V.LIF's Google review