Even a 'round-head' plastic surgery?

Round-head plastic surgery can cause various side effects.

By Cho Hyun-eui

New types of high-risk plastic surgery, like round-head plastic surgery, have been introduced. On the other hand, side effects of plastic surgery have increased dramatically.

According to Korea Consumer Agency, the number of counseling for side effects of plastic surgery increased 28.5 percent in 2013 from a year earlier.

In the case of the Korea Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Agency, the number of counseling for medical disputes involving plastic surgery in 2013 increased 1.49 percent during the corresponding period.

Most medical disputes involving plastic surgery occur because doctors do not explain possible side effects in advance.

Lim In-sook, a professor of sociology at Korea University, said, “We need to inform patients about the benefits and ill effects of plastic surgery in advance so that they can feel comfortable about seeking other services.”