Reviewed by the Medical Advisory Council Β· Edited by the editorial team Β· Updated Apr 15, 2026
The clinic Eight Plastic Surgery, in Gangnam, works mainly on the eyes β creating an upper-eyelid crease, correcting a lid that does not open fully, and reworking eyelid surgery done earlier. Breast surgery is the second largest part of what it does, with augmentation and lifting, and it also reshapes the nose.
Creates or defines a crease in the upper eyelid so the eye looks larger and more open. The surgeon works either with buried sutures through small openings, which suits a thinner upper lid and heals faster, or with a full incision, which suits an upper lid carrying more skin or fat. Both are surgery; the choice is about which one the eyelid suits rather than about avoiding an operation.
Reworks a crease from an earlier operation β one that has faded, sits too high or too low, or ended up uneven between the two eyes. The surgeon works around scar tissue and whatever the previous surgery left behind, which makes it harder than a first operation, and the options narrow the more skin has already been removed.
Increases breast size and reshapes the breast using implants chosen for the patient's frame and existing tissue rather than for a size on its own. The surgeon can place the incision in the armpit, in the fold under the breast, or at the edge of the areola, and that choice sets where the scar sits and how the implant is positioned.
Reshapes the nose β the height of the bridge, the definition of the tip, the width of the nostrils, or a combination. Tip work is what patients writing here describe most often. The surgeon uses the patient's own cartilage, implant material, or both, and the choice differs for the bridge and the tip.
Also offered at Eight Plastic Surgery
Breast Lift (Mastopexy): Raises and reshapes a breast that has dropped, repositioning the nipple and removing loose skin. It is a different operation from augmentation: a lift changes position and shape without adding volume, while augmentation adds volume without lifting much. When both are wanted the surgeon usually combines them, which changes where the scars sit.Ptosis Correction: Tightens or shortens the muscle that lifts the upper eyelid, for an eye that does not open fully and reads sleepy or asymmetric. It is a different problem from the crease: a crease changes where the lid folds, ptosis correction changes how far the lid opens. Surgeons often address both in one operation.
Compare with similar clinics
Other Gangnam clinics do eyelid and breast surgery too β here's how Eight Plastic Surgery compares.
Concern before treatment:
After I gave birth and finished breastfeeding, my breasts really changed a lot..
When I was pregnant they got volume they never had before, which was nice, but once I finished nursing they felt smaller than my original size, and the upper volume was almost completely gone.
Even when I wore clothes, the fit wasn't like before, and even with a bra it didn't feel like the breast filled up toward the top β there was just empty space, which was really stressful.
Every time I looked in the mirror I sighed, and after going back and forth I finally started looking into breast surgery.
Then a close friend of mine, who'd had surgery with Motiva at Eight Plastic Surgery's breast center and was very satisfied, recommended it to me, so I booked a consultation too.
Consultation experience:
I had my consultation with Dr. Park Min-woo.
He explained that for post-childbirth breasts, how you fill in the sagging areas and the deflated volume matters more, and since he pinpointed my concerns exactly, the consultation felt much more relatable.
He also carefully checked the size difference between left and right, and to balance things out we decided on 315cc for the left and 335cc for the right.
I chose the inframammary (under-breast) incision, and from what he explained it seemed like a place with a lot of experience in breast surgery, which put me more at ease.
I also liked that it wasn't just about finishing the surgery β I could get systematic follow-up care afterward too.
Procedure result:
For the first few days it was uncomfortable to raise my arms high, and there was also a pulling sensation in my breasts when getting up from bed.
But it was less like unbearable pain and more like a stiff, muscle-ache-like pressure, and it gradually got more comfortable over time.
The swelling didn't go down right away either, so at first I felt a bit impatient, but as time passed I could visibly see things settling into place naturally.
Now that the upper volume has come back, the fit of clothes that used to look empty looks much prettier.
It doesn't feel excessively enlarged β it feels like the volume came out more natural and balanced than even before I gave birth, so I'm satisfied.
At every follow-up visit they carefully checked my condition and gave attentive care as needed, which was reassuring.
I could also get unlimited scar management, so I liked being able to keep checking on how the scar was healing over time.
Now I have so much more confidence that it almost feels like a waste that I spent so long worrying about my changed post-childbirth breasts, and I think I'd choose the same place again if I had to do it over.
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β 5.0GangnamUnni Β· 2026-06-18
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β’ Concern before treatment:
Looking at my profile, the hooked-nose part was the first thing that stood out, and that bothered me the most.
When I got photographed from the side or saw myself on video, it felt like my nose line had a break in it.
Even when taking photos, I unconsciously developed a habit of turning my face angle or avoiding my side profile.
My friends often told me not to worry about it, but every time I looked in the mirror, that was the only part I saw, and it stressed me out.
So I started looking into hump nose (dorsal hump) surgery, hoping that just smoothing out the hump could give me a softer line.
β’ About the clinic:
I had a consultation at A8 Plastic Surgery, and I liked that they realistically explained which part of my nose, if improved, would look the most natural.
Rather than just removing the hump unconditionally, they designed it while looking at the overall proportion and line of the nose together.
I told them I didn't want it to look strongly like I'd had nose surgery afterward, and they took that into full consideration during the consultation.
They also explained clearly and understandably how the side line would change with hump correction and what the changes would look like after surgery, which reduced a lot of my vague worries.
It wasn't an atmosphere of being pushed too hard β they kept asking for my opinion too, so I was able to get the consultation comfortably.
β’ About the procedure:
I feel like it was a good decision to get the hump nose surgery.
I'm really satisfied with my side line β before, the middle of my nose looked like it stuck out, so the line wasn't smooth.
Now the flow from my forehead to the tip of my nose is much more natural and soft.
It's just surprising that changing one thing about my nose shape made my overall impression look more feminine.
There used to be a somewhat strong feeling to my look, but now my facial atmosphere looks much more refined, so I'm really satisfied.
I've also become much more comfortable taking photos than before.
I don't have to deliberately avoid my side profile anymore, and my nose line looks natural from any angle, which has given me a lot more confidence.
Rather than a nose that's noticeably higher, it feels more like my original nose just became prettier.
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β 5.0GangnamUnni Β· 2026-06-18
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β’ Concern before treatment:
I wasn't completely monolid β I originally had a thin outer double eyelid line.
But it wasn't a pretty double eyelid, it was more like the line kept disappearing and reappearing...?
Also I had multiple creases, so my eyes looked different every morning.
Some days the line would set as two layers, other days it would fold in almost like a hidden double eyelid...
I liked an in-and-out style line, but because my natural line was so unstable, in photos it often looked like my eyes were uneven, and people would sometimes tell me my eyes looked tired.
I tried eyelid tape and all sorts of things, but the effect only lasted a moment, so I ended up seriously looking into double eyelid surgery.
More than a flashy line, what I wanted most was a natural adhesion line that looked like my own original eyes.
β’ Consultation experience:
I had my consultation at Eight Plastic Surgery. Since my eyes weren't completely without a double eyelid, they designed around the existing line that was still there, taking that into account, and they explained in detail why the multiple creases made the line look messy.
Fortunately, they explained that even without incision, natural adhesion could still achieve the look I wanted.
I liked that they recommended a height and line that suited my eye shape, and the atmosphere made it easy to ask questions comfortably, so I was very satisfied with the consultation.
β’ Procedure result:
Because of the multiple creases, the line wasn't clean before, but now the double eyelid line has settled naturally into a single line, so my eyes look much clearer.
It doesn't look obvious either, which I like.
Friends around me have also said my eyes look prettier, and it made me even happier that they said it looks more like my original eyes were just tidied up rather than that I got surgery.
As time passes the line is becoming more and more natural, so I've found myself checking the mirror more often than I need to.
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β 5.0GangnamUnni Β· 2026-06-18
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β’ Concern before treatment:
I had a very small chest, basically a triple A cup, and I was always disappointed by my silhouette whenever I got dressed. Wearing tight knitwear or swimsuits made my figure look even smaller, and it was a big source of stress... Since this was the first time I'd looked into breast surgery, I really agonized over worries about pain, sensation, and scarring, but after comparing a few clinics I decided to go in for a consultation.
β’ About the clinic:
I consulted with Director Choi Jae-hyuk at Eight Plastic Surgery's Breast Center. He carefully checked my body type, rib cage, and skin thickness, and rather than unconditionally recommending a large size, he explained things while considering overall balance, which made me trust him. The surgery used Mentor Boost implants and was performed via the axillary (armpit) incision method. Taking into account the volume difference between my left and right breasts, he explained in detail that he would put in 325cc on the left side and 340cc on the right, so I understood why the volumes were different. He also explained that Eight is an officially designated training center hospital for Mentor, which reassured me given how much experience they have handling Mentor implants. He also gave a detailed explanation of the aftercare program following breast surgery, and I was satisfied that I could receive aftercare and scar management with no limit on the number of visits, as well as optional shampoo care during the recovery period.
β’ About the procedure:
Personally, the first day was the hardest β movements like raising my arms or getting up from the bed weren't easy. Still, as time passed I was gradually able to return to daily life, and I recovered while carefully following the care and precautions the hospital gave me. As the swelling went down, the shape settled naturally, and above all, my chest β which had been an AAA cup β gained volume, and I really feel like the way clothes look on me has changed. I can now confidently wear clothes I had given up on because of my chest volume, and I'm also satisfied with the left-right balance. I'm still in the recovery process so I need to keep watching how things go, but I plan to continue with regular aftercare and scar management.
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β 5.0GangnamUnni Β· 2026-06-18
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β’ Concern before treatment:
I was a triple AAA cup, so I had almost no volume, and the fit of my clothes was always disappointing.
When I wore fitted knitwear or swimsuits, my body looked even smaller, which was really stressful...
This was the first time I was looking into breast surgery, so I had a lot of worries about pain, texture, and scarring, but after comparing several hospitals, I decided to get a consultation.
β’ Consultation experience
I got a consultation with Director Choi Jae-hyuk at the Breast Center of Eight Plastic Surgery.
He carefully checked my body type, chest wall, skin thickness, etc., and rather than just recommending a bigger size unconditionally, he explained things considering overall proportions, so I trusted him.
They used Mentor Boost implants and performed the procedure via the axillary (armpit) incision method.
He explained in detail that, considering the volume difference between my left and right breasts, they would put in 325cc on the left and 340cc on the right, so I could even understand why the volumes were different.
I was also told that Eight is an officially designated Mentor training center hospital, and I think that gave me some peace of mind since it's a place that handles a lot of Mentor implants.
I was also given detailed guidance on the post-surgery care program, and I was satisfied that there was no limit on the number of aftercare and scar care sessions, and that there was optional shampoo care available during the recovery period.
β’ Results
Personally, the first day was the hardest, and movements like raising my arms or getting up from the bed weren't easy.
Still, as time passed I gradually became able to go about daily life, and I recovered while following the care and precautions the hospital guided me on.
As the swelling went down, the shape settled naturally, and above all, with volume added to what had been an AAA cup, the overall look really changed when I put on clothes.
I'm now able to confidently wear clothes I had given up on because of my chest volume, and I'm satisfied with the left-right balance as well.
I'm still in the recovery process so I'll need to keep watching it, but I plan to keep managing it with continued aftercare and scar care.
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β 5.0GangnamUnni Β· 2026-06-15
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Concern before treatment:
I had completely monolid eyes!
My eyes aren't small to begin with, but maybe because the distance between my eyebrows and eyes is on the close side, people often told me my eyes always looked stuffy/heavy-looking (T_T).
In photos my eyes looked even smaller than they actually are, and when I smiled they basically disappeared, which was quietly stressful.
I didn't want a super dramatic double eyelid if I got surgery, so I started looking into natural adhesion (non-incisional) double eyelid surgery, thinking I wanted a line that would naturally suit my original eyes.
Consultation experience:
When I had my consultation at 8 Plastic Surgery, I liked that they explained things based on the actual structure of my eyes!
Since the distance between my eyebrows and eyes is on the close side, they told me a naturally clear-looking line would suit me better than a flashy, high, thick line (haha).
They also asked in detail about the things I usually worried about, and explained in an easy-to-understand way what kind of change to expect after surgery, which I liked!
Before the consultation I was worried that because I had monolids, the line might end up looking too obvious/artificial, but it felt like they designed with that concern in mind too, which was reassuring.
Overall the consultation happened in a relaxed, non-pressuring atmosphere, so I loosened up a lot and was able to ask all the questions I was curious about (haha).
Procedure results:
After the double eyelid surgery there was swelling early on, but as time passed it settled into a natural look.
Compared to before, my eyes look much more defined, but I like that it doesn't look overdone/over-operated.
When I had monolids, my eye shape felt buried even when my eyes were open, but now my irises show more clearly and my overall expression feels brighter (haha).
Even with simple makeup my eyes look lively, and my photos come out much better too!
People around me have also told me a lot that my eyes look prettier, and I was even more satisfied because they said it looks natural (haha).
It feels like a natural change, as if these were always my eyes, so lately just looking in the mirror makes me feel good for no reason.
For someone like me who worried a lot because of having monolids, getting double eyelid surgery really feels like it was the right choice :)
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