Home / About Will Be Plastic Surgery / Safety & Anesthesia Standards
About · Safety
Safety and Anesthesia at Will Be
Confidence in a result starts with confidence in the process. Safety is not a feature; it is the ground everything stands on.
At Will Be Plastic Surgery, safety begins with assessment: your medical history, medications and suitability for surgery are reviewed before any plan is confirmed. Anesthesia is chosen for the procedure and the person, from local anesthesia to sedation or general anesthesia. Specific monitoring and staffing arrangements are explained at consultation.
How does Will Be approach patient safety?
Safety in plastic surgery rests on three things: selecting the right patient for the right procedure, performing the operation carefully, and responding promptly to anything unexpected. At Will Be, the first of these begins in consultation, where Dr. Kim Jun-young reviews your health, your goals and whether surgery is advisable at all.
Some patients are advised to postpone or reconsider. Uncontrolled medical conditions, certain medications, recent surgery in the same area, or expectations that surgery cannot meet are all reasons to pause. Saying no is part of safe practice.
Before surgery: assessment and preparation
- A review of your medical history, current medications and supplements, allergies and previous surgery or anesthesia
- Pre-operative tests where appropriate for the procedure and anesthesia planned
- Clear instructions on eating, drinking and medications before surgery
- Written consent that explains the procedure, its risks and alternatives
See preparing for surgery and medications and supplements to pause before surgery.
Which type of anesthesia will I have?
The choice depends on the procedure, its length, your health and your comfort. Broadly:
- Local anesthesia numbs only the area being treated. You are awake. It is common for many eyelid procedures.
- Sedation adds medication that makes you relaxed and drowsy while local anesthesia controls sensation.
- General anesthesia makes you fully unconscious and is typically used for longer or more extensive operations.
Each has its own benefits and risks. Dr. Kim will explain which is suggested for your operation and why. For a fuller explanation, read local, sedation and general anesthesia explained.
During and after surgery
Monitoring during surgery and in recovery is matched to the type of anesthesia used. Details of the clinic's monitoring equipment, emergency preparedness and anesthesia staffing are as follows:
[SAFETY DETAILS TO CONFIRM — anesthesia provider, monitoring equipment, emergency equipment and transfer arrangements]
You will not be discharged until you are alert and comfortable, and you will receive written aftercare instructions and a way to contact the clinic.
Honest discussion of risk
Every operation carries risk, including bleeding, infection, asymmetry, unfavorable scarring, and the possibility of needing further treatment. Specific procedures carry specific risks; for eyelids, see eyelid surgery risks and how they are managed. Individual results vary. For a broader view of what to check at any clinic in Korea, read safety standards in Korean clinics.
Questions, answered
Frequently asked questions
Still wondering about something? Ask Dr. Kim directly — every consultation at Will Be is with the surgeon himself.
Is eyelid surgery done under local anesthesia?
Many eyelid procedures can be performed under local anesthesia, sometimes with sedation for comfort. The choice depends on the specific operation, whether other procedures are combined, and your own preference and health. Dr. Kim will recommend an approach at consultation and explain why.
What should I tell the clinic before surgery?
Tell the clinic about all medical conditions, current medications, supplements and herbal products, allergies, smoking, previous surgery and any past reactions to anesthesia. Some medicines and supplements affect bleeding and may need to be paused under medical guidance before surgery.
Who decides if I am suitable for surgery?
Dr. Kim Jun-young assesses suitability at consultation, taking into account your health, anatomy and goals. Additional tests may be requested. If surgery is not advisable, or would be safer later, he will explain the reasons and discuss alternatives.
What happens if a complication occurs?
Complications are managed according to their nature, from simple measures in clinic to further treatment where needed. Because Dr. Kim performs your follow-up, concerns are assessed by the surgeon who operated. Contact the clinic promptly if you notice unexpected pain, swelling, bleeding or changes in vision.
Can I combine procedures safely?
Some procedures can reasonably be combined, while others are better done separately. Total operating time, anesthesia, recovery and the effect of swelling on the result all matter. See our guide to combining procedures, and discuss your plan with Dr. Kim.
One surgeon · Consultation to follow-up
Bring every safety question you have. They all deserve clear answers.
Consultations in Seoul and online. Dr. Kim Jun-young personally reviews every case.