South Korea is one of the most prosperous countries in the cosmetic industry in the world. Driven by huge interests, South Korea's cosmetic industry is also full of chaos and mixed up good and evil people.
Previously, the phenomenon of "ghost surgery" has been reported, which is shocking. The problem cosmetic filler directly turns beauty into disfigurement.
"Problem Filler" Causes Necrosis of Korean Women's Facial Skin
A woman in her 20s in South Korea suffered bruises and even necrosis on her whole face after receiving plastic injections.
Skin necrosis occurs on nose and forehead.
Victims of South Korea's Injection Cosmetic Filler said.
Ms. Song, 52, now has swollen face and stiff skin. Five years ago, she spent 1.5 million won (about 8,500 yuan) to have her face gradually changed into this appearance after receiving injection beauty treatment.
Although she underwent three foreign body removal operations successively, the filler remained in the skin and muscle texture, and doctors said she could not completely restore her former appearance. “
My current situation is that my skin is gradually necrotic and I can't even make a decent expression. My life has been isolated from society.
"said ms song.
You didn't discuss the high cost of Korean plastic surgery
In addition to problem cosmetic fillers, in the Korean cosmetic market
Black intermediary
Consumers also need to pay attention and beware.
In South Korea's highly competitive cosmetic market, it is not an isolated phenomenon that black agents solicit customers for hospitals and illegally extract high fees.
In the price list of cosmetic surgery for intermediary companies, cosmetic surgery for eyes and nose is priced at 5 million won and 7 million won respectively, about 30,000 yuan and 42,000 yuan.
The highest is five times the actual cost of surgery in South Korea.
This is precisely because the black intermediary who matches cosmetic hospitals with customers has drawn exorbitant fees from them. In addition, driven by ultra-high interests, unqualified plastic hospitals and unqualified doctors are mixed among them.
There was a sad case in 2015. More than 50-year-old Chinese female patients underwent eye, nose and liposuction surgery at the "K Plastic Surgery Hospital" in Jiangnan District of Seoul City. During the surgery, the heart suddenly stopped beating and fell into a state of brain death.
Despite the hospital's silence afterwards, Korean media reported that,
The accident was probably due to an overdose of narcotic drugs, while the hospitals and doctors performing the operation were suspected of "illegal practice".
South Korea Has Largest Cosmetic Surgery Population in the World
South Korea is a "big plastic country". Accidents and disputes occur frequently when Chinese citizens go to South Korea for cosmetic surgery. What matters need attention when going to South Korea for cosmetic surgery?
Financial Channel Special Correspondent Zhang Xiaojuan
- South Korea has the highest proportion of cosmetic surgery population in the world
South Korea has the highest proportion of cosmetic surgery population in the world.
Of every 1,000 Koreans, 13.5 have undergone cosmetic surgery, and cosmetic medical accidents occur frequently.
In 2016, Korean college student Quan Daxi died of massive hemorrhage while undergoing facial contouring surgery. After confirming the operation monitoring picture, Quan's family discovered that,
At that time, the doctor who performed the operation for Quan performed the operation for many patients at the same time.
Due to the failure of medical staff to take timely measures such as hemostasis and blood transfusion, Quan Daxi died after ineffective rescue.
After the medical accident, South Koreans are increasingly demanding compulsory monitoring of plastic surgery operating rooms, and South Korea's parliament is also discussing amendments to the relevant legislation. At present, the medical accident is still in the process of litigation. - Some medical agencies in South Korea charge up to 50% introduction fee
South Korea's cosmetic surgery market broke through in 2017
5 trillion won (about 30 billion yuan), accounting for a quarter of the global cosmetic market.
According to data from the Korea Health Care Industry Promotion Institute, about 140,000 foreigners went to South Korea last year to receive cosmetic and plastic related programs, accounting for 28.1% of the total number of foreigners who went to South Korea to receive medical services, a record.
South Korean cosmetic hospitals are very competitive in order to attract foreign consumers, which provides intermediary agencies with the opportunity to raise intermediary fees. Although South Korea stipulates that the medical intermediary fee shall not exceed 30% of the total cost of treatment, many agencies charge fees even exceeding 50%. - Experts Remind: Cosmetic Surgery Should Choose Regular Medical Institutions
Including problematic cosmetic fillers, the chaos that has erupted frequently in recent years has greatly damaged the image of South Korea's cosmetic industry. The South Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons has issued a notice on safe cosmetic surgery, mainly including choosing a hospital with a government-issued medical permit for foreigners when going to South Korea for cosmetic surgery. At the same time, consumers are advised not to decide on surgery because of discount advertisements. The operation cost can refer to the benchmark price list published by the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare online.
In addition, relevant matters before and after the operation must be recorded in writing, and medical disputes can be used as evidence. In case of problems, consumers can protect their rights through institutions such as Korea Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Institute.