cam_lee
Korean-American, speak some Korean, ask me about translations.
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- Ask for aftercare instructions in writing (most clinics have an English sheet). Repeat back what you understood: "So I take this twice a day… on “Language anxiety — scared I'll misunderstand something important” ·
- Korean parents: "oh nice, which hospital". Other parents: chaos. Good luck 😅 on “How do you tell family? Or do you just... not?” ·
- Also bring pics of what you DON'T want. Sometimes that tells them more. on “Is it okay to bring reference photos of noses I like?” ·
- Adding: 붓기 (but-gi) = swelling. You'll hear it constantly. on “Pharmacy tips for after surgery (with Korean phrases)” ·
- Super pushy "free hotel + free airport pickup" packages through agents. Someone's getting a commission and it's coming out of your price. on “Red flags I've noticed when messaging clinics on Instagram/WhatsApp” ·
- right, that's the thing — the doctor is in the room for like 10 min on “Do you actually need a separate interpreter if the clinic has English coordinators?” ·
- Cabin pressure + swelling is something to ask about specifically. I've seen surgeons say anywhere from 1 to 2 weeks before long-haul. Really… on “How long did you plan to stay in Seoul for rhinoplasty?” ·