Many people worry that undergoing several plastic surgeries at once might result in an unnatural appearance — or worse, becoming what’s often referred to as a “plastic monster.”
Such fears naturally grow stronger after seeing people around them whose looks have changed dramatically in an artificial way. But what really matters is not the number of procedures, but rather the design that considers the overall harmony of the face. When done in balance, even multiple procedures performed at the same time can result in a refined and natural transformation.

| Why You Can Still Look Natural After Multiple Surgeries

Before ▶ 2 Weeks Post Op ▶ 5 Months Post Op

This patient wished for a glamorous yet sophisticated look. Rather than simply standing out, her biggest desire was to enhance the overall harmony of her facial features while achieving a refined atmosphere. She had already undergone multiple revision surgeries at another clinic due to eye asymmetry and had been considering facial contouring and rhinoplasty as well. So the focus of the consultation was on how to achieve a sophisticated and well-balanced impression across the entire face.

| Eyes – Asymmetry Correction

The patient had undergone several revision surgeries due to eye asymmetry. Her left eye, in particular, had a smaller eyeball and a different degree of protrusion compared to the right, making perfect symmetry difficult to achieve. While the eyelid line could be adjusted again, structural differences in the eyes meant that complete symmetry may not be possible, which the patient understood. Improvement is achievable through surgery, but realistic expectations are important in such cases.

| Nose – Refining the Tip and Alar Base for a Sleek Profile

The patient’s biggest concern was that her nasal tip droops when she smiles, giving a somewhat cartoonish appearance. This commonly occurs when the nasal cartilage and columella lack support or when muscles pulling the nasal tip downward are overly active. This causes the nose to appear longer when smiling and gives a bulbous impression from the front.

Although her profile looked relatively balanced, her nasal tip appeared long and her nostrils wide from the front. Dr. Jeong suggested correcting the columella and alar base, which would reduce tip drooping when smiling while creating a sleeker, more defined nose line. This kind of correction doesn’t just change the shape at rest — it also considers dynamic movement, helping to deliver the glamorous and elegant image the patient desired.

| 3 Types Facial Contouring + Paranasal Implant – Creating Natural 3D Volume

Facial contouring had been a long-standing concern for the patient, and she had already consulted several clinics. Although she didn’t have extreme protrusion, her cheekbones were noticeably prominent, so Dr. Jeong recommended 3 types facial contouring (cheekbone reduction, mandibular angle reduction, and chin surgery).
Dr. Jeong advised to avoid excessively shaving the jaw, instead preserving a natural curve. To address the lacking volume in the mid-face, Dr. Jeong also suggested a paranasal implant, which helps improve the sunken feeling and create a softer impression.

Many people assume that having multiple plastic surgeries at once will inevitably make the face look artificial or “plastic.”
But this is often due to designs that disregard balance or involve excessive reductions.
When the jaw is over-shaved or too large implants are inserted, the natural facial curves are disrupted. Ignoring the bone structure or soft tissue limitations can result in unnatural expressions, which become more pronounced over time.

Moreover, having additional surgeries during the recovery phase — when swelling and scarring haven’t fully settled — can further reduce naturalness. Ultimately, what matters most is not how many procedures are done, but whether each one is designed in harmony with the face’s overall proportions and structure. When that principle is followed, even simultaneous corrections of multiple areas can result in a natural and sophisticated transformation.

Before ▶ 1 Week Post Op ▶ 3 Weeks Post Op

Although this patient underwent several surgeries at once, she achieved a natural look — in fact, the overall harmony of her facial features improved. This is the essence of image-based plastic surgery, which helps patients discover the image and aura that suits them best.

By considering both frontal and side profiles together, the facial lines were matched in a natural way. Rather than changing just one feature, Dr. Jeong designed the entire facial structure and line cohesively, which allowed us to create a glamorous yet refined image.