Plastic surgery in Korea: frequently asked questions

The surgeon named on your quote should be the one who operates. Ask for that name in writing, and confirm it again at the consultation. In Korea, operating rooms where patients are under general anesthesia or sedation that leaves them unconscious must have CCTV. You can ask for the operation to be filmed, though the law allows some exceptions.

Not a final price. Send photos and a patient coordinator replies first, then the partner clinic’s surgeon reviews them and explains the options. The clinic confirms your plan and a written quote at the in-person consultation in Seoul.

Not always. Prices advertised on Korean-language sites, including event prices, may not apply to international patients. Rely on your written quote.

Most people fly after their last planned check in Seoul: around day 6 after double eyelid surgery, day 8 after rhinoplasty or breast augmentation, and day 11 after an SMAS facelift. After breast augmentation, stitch removal can come after you are home. Combined procedures can take longer, so confirm your date with your surgeon before you book.

If you have chest pain, sudden breathlessness, a painful swollen leg, heavy bleeding, a fever or a sudden change in vision, get emergency care where you are first, then tell the clinic. For other worries, send clear photos to the clinic. They review them remotely and tell you if you need to see a local doctor.

No. Our consultation and clinic matching are free for you. You pay only the clinic’s own price for treatment.