From First Message to Surgery Day — How an Overseas Consultation at AVA Actually Works
- Every patient at AVA Plastic Surgery is evaluated and operated on 1-on-1 by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Seungsoo Kim.
- Overseas patients can start with a preliminary photo assessment or 1:1 Zoom consultation before confirming final surgical plans in person in Seoul.
- Post-operative dressings, LED swelling care, and staged suture removal are scheduled systematically before your flight home.
Choosing a clinic in another country means trusting a clinical process before you step onto the plane. Here is how our international patient journey works at AVA Plastic Surgery, step by step, so nothing on surgery day is a surprise.
1. First Message & Photo Review
Book through our English Consultation Hub or message us directly on WhatsApp. Include three photos taken in natural daylight—front, 45° oblique, and profile—with your face relaxed and hair pulled back, along with a brief note on what bothers you most.
2. 1:1 Zoom Video Consultation or Written Preliminary Opinion
Before you book flights, you can schedule a 1:1 Zoom Video Consultation directly with Dr. Seungsoo Kim (or receive a detailed written surgical opinion). We outline the recommended procedure combination, anatomical rationale, required stay in Seoul, and transparent fee range.
3. Reserving Your Consultation & Surgery Window
Once your travel dates are set, we reserve your in-person consultation slot in Sinsa and hold a provisional surgery slot 1 to 2 days later so your stay in Seoul stays efficient.
4. In-Person Diagnostic Examination in Seoul
Dr. Kim examines your facial anatomy in person—measuring brow position with the forehead relaxed, testing skin recoil, and mapping SMAS vectors. Pre-operative blood tests and ECG are completed the same morning, with English consent forms and dedicated coordinator interpretation.
5. One-Doctor Surgery Policy
Dr. Seungsoo Kim performs your procedure personally from the first incision to the final suture. We never overlap major surgeries or hand off procedures to substitute doctors. Most patients return comfortably to their hotel the same evening.
6. Structured Aftercare in Seoul & Back Home
Dressing checks, LED swelling care, and stitch removal are completed before you fly home. Once you return home, your English coordinator remains your direct point of contact, and Dr. Kim reviews your progress photos at 1, 2, and 6 months.
Book Your 1:1 Consultation with Dr. Seungsoo Kim
Whether you are flying in from overseas or living in Korea, Dr. Seungsoo Kim personally oversees every step from initial consultation to surgery and recovery:
- 📅 Book a 1:1 Zoom Video Pre-Consultation or Seoul Clinic Visit (English Booking Hub) →
- 📖 Read Dr. Kim's Mother's Deep-Plane Facelift & Eyelid Surgery 2-Month Recovery Log →
- ✨ View Deep-Plane Facelift Guide & 1-Year Follow-Up Cases →
- 👁️ View Upper Eyelid, Sub-Brow & Forehead Lift Guide →
- 💬 Chat Directly on WhatsApp (+82 10-3705-3423) →
📍 AVA Plastic Surgery · 4F Insung Building, 603 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul (1-min walk from Sinsa Station Exit 4) · TEL +82 2-545-1882
※ Surgical & Consultation Notice: 1:1 Zoom video consultations provide a preliminary educational assessment; final surgical candidacy and operative plans are confirmed through an in-person clinical examination by Dr. Seungsoo Kim in Seoul. Post-operative complications such as bleeding, infection, swelling, scarring, asymmetry, or sensory changes may occur, and results and recovery vary by individual.
Frequently Asked Clinical Questions (FAQ)
Q. Does Dr. Seungsoo Kim personally perform both the consultation and the entire surgery?
Yes. At AVA Plastic Surgery, Dr. Seungsoo Kim conducts the in-person anatomical diagnosis, performs the surgery from start to finish without shadow doctors, and oversees your post-operative follow-ups.
Q. Can I have surgery on the same day or the day after my in-person consultation in Seoul?
If you have completed a preliminary photo review or 1:1 Zoom consultation and reserved your surgical slot in advance, surgery can often be scheduled the day of or the day after your arrival examination.
Q. What post-operative care is included before I fly home?
Your care includes regular surgeon checkups, wound cleaning, de-swelling care, stitch removal, and a flight-clearance check before your departure.
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