Do you have to look like you've had a procedure?

Having a procedure doesn't mean others have to notice. At Gangnam Choice Clinic, we clarify expectations before we begin: do you want others to notice at a glance, or do you just want to feel a little better when you look in the mirror? Both are fine, and neither one needs to be corrected.

Why do some people not want it to be noticed?

Because for some people, the change only needs to be known to themselves. Some clients come back and say none of their friends noticed she had anything done. When asked how she felt about it, her answer was: when I look in the mirror, my face feels a bit more balanced.

That sense of "balanced" isn't for others to see; it's that small bit of comfort you feel inside each day when you look in the mirror. It doesn't need anyone else's confirmation, and that doesn't make it any less a good thing for you.

Do the two types of people with different expectations differ in what they do?

Yes, they differ, and the difference isn't in whether they do it, but in whether expectations are stated clearly beforehand.

• Some people want a clear change and hope those around them can see the difference.
• Some people just want to improve one small area that has bothered them for a long time, and don't want to touch anything else.

Our clinic is in Gangnam, Seoul, and during the consultation we first ask which type you are. There's no standard answer to this question, but different answers lead to different directions in the discussion that follows. Stating expectations up front is far easier than explaining afterward.