Plastic surgery in Gangnam usually begins with several consultations, and the plans they produce for the same face often differ. That is normal rather than alarming. One useful check comes from a 2018 review by Wilson and colleagues: across 49 lower eyelid studies, photographs beyond 24 months existed for only 10 patients. Asking each surgeon for long-term photos and written follow-up terms helps separate a plan from a promise.
Clinics in Seoul
5 clinics for Plastic surgery in Seoul
| # | Clinic | Devices & products | Area | Languages | Listed price | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENTER Plastic Surgery | SMAS facelift · Blepharoplasty · Rhinoplasty · Fat grafting | Gangnam-daero | - | ₩1,300,000 | - |
| 2 | Rewind Plastic Surgery | Mini facelift · Blepharoplasty · Rhinoplasty · Fat grafting | Nonhyeon-ro | English · Español | ₩1,200,000 | 5.0 (54) |
| 3 | Garnet Plastic Surgery | Mini facelift · Blepharoplasty · Rhinoplasty · Fat grafting | Apgujeong Station | English | ₩2,000,000 | - |
| 4 | JN Plastic Surgery | Facelift · Blepharoplasty · Rhinoplasty | Gangnam Station | 中文 | - | - |
| 5 | Girin Plastic Surgery | Mini facelift · Blepharoplasty · Rhinoplasty | Sinnonhyeon Station | English · 中文 · 日本語 · ไทย | - | 4.9 (2,934) |
11. ENTER Plastic Surgery
ENTER Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery clinic in Gangnam-daero. Plastic surgery is offered here together with thread lifts, facelift surgery and HIFU lifting. Its listed plastic surgery price starts from ₩1,300,000 + VAT.
Gangnam skin and lifting clinic with a facelift surgeon
- Skin plus surgery
- English & Japanese staff
- Station-front
- Board-certified plastic surgeons on staff
- Eyelid and facelift surgery here is planned and performed by the same surgeon, with hyperbaric oxygen and IV drips available afterwards.
- One minute from Nonhyeon Station Exit 4 on the Sinbundang Line, on Gangnam-daero.
Eyelid or facelift planning trips · Japanese-speaking visitors
- Location
- Gangnam-daero
- Listed price
- From ₩1,300,000 + VAT
22. Rewind Plastic Surgery
★ 5.054 Google reviewsRewind Plastic Surgery sits in Nonhyeon-ro, a plastic surgery clinic that holds a 5.0 Google rating across 54 reviews. It offers plastic surgery alongside HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox. Consultations are available in English and Spanish, and listed plastic surgery prices start at ₩1,200,000 + VAT.
Apgujeong lifting surgery clinic with a skin-care side
- Surgical lifting
- Same surgeon throughout
- Calm, private floors
- Board-certified plastic surgeons on staff
- The same surgeon carries each case from first consultation to final follow-up.
- Botox, Ultherapy Prime, Thermage FLX, Rejuran and Juvelook are offered, planned separately from surgery.
Combining Botox with lifting consult · Jawline and neck concerns
- Location
- Nonhyeon-ro
- Languages
- English · Español
- Listed price
- From ₩1,200,000 + VAT
33. Garnet Plastic Surgery
Garnet Plastic Surgery runs a plastic surgery clinic a 4-minute walk from Apgujeong Station. Its menu covers plastic surgery as well as facelift surgery and thread lifts. It consults in English, and listed plastic surgery prices start at ₩2,000,000 + VAT.
Apgujeong surgeon-led clinic for eyes, nose and facelifts
- Surgeon-led care
- Eyes, nose & lifting
- Small, calm schedule
- Board-certified plastic surgeons on staff
- Planned reviews at one, three and six months, plus messenger follow-up once you are home.
- The same surgeon meets you, operates and follows up, with no counsellor hand-off or substitute doctor.
Eyelid and under-eye surgery · Revision or implant-free rhinoplasty
- Location
- Apgujeong Station (Line 3), ~4 min walk (294 m)
- Languages
- English
- Listed price
- From ₩2,000,000 + VAT
44. JN Plastic Surgery
JN Plastic Surgery is a 5-minute walk from Gangnam Station, a plastic surgery clinic. Plastic surgery is offered here together with HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox. Consultations are available in Chinese.
Eye, nose, lifting and body filler surgery in Gangnam
- Plastic surgery
- Thread lifting
- Revision care
- Board-certified plastic surgeons on staff
- Nose surgery options include implant-free rhinoplasty using the patient's own tissue, planned with 3D-CT.
- Separate centers for first-time surgery, revision surgery and anti-aging facelifts.
Eye and nose surgery · Pelvic and body filler
- Location
- Gangnam Station (Line 2 / Sinbundang Line), about 5 minutes on foot
- Languages
- 中文
55. Girin Plastic Surgery
★ 4.92,934 Google reviewsGirin Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery clinic a 2-minute walk from Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 7, rated 4.9 from 2,934 Google reviews. It offers plastic surgery alongside HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox. Consultations are available in English, Chinese, Japanese and Thai.
Full-scope plastic surgery with international recovery support
- Full-scope surgery
- Recovery program
- Two-floor setup
- Language consultants assist international patients 24 hours a day.
- Covers eye, nose, facial contouring, breast and body surgery alongside dermatology.
Facial contouring and rhinoplasty · Solo international travelers
- Location
- Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 7, 2 min walk (Gangnam Station Exit 10, 5 min walk)
- Languages
- English · 中文 · 日本語 · ไทย
Prices
Plastic surgery cost in Seoul
Prices below come from the listed clinics' own price lists, before VAT. 10% VAT is added at payment.
Non-incisional (buried) double eyelid
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $873₩1,200,000 + VATCompare clinicsMedial epicanthoplasty
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $873₩1,200,000 + VATCompare clinicsLateral/lower/upper canthoplasty
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $873₩1,200,000 + VATCompare clinicsEpicanthoplasty — medial or upper (each)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $945₩1,300,000 + VATCompare clinicsNon-incisional (buried suture) double eyelid
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $1,164₩1,600,000 + VATCompare clinicsPartial-incision double eyelid
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $1,309₩1,800,000 + VATCompare clinicsIncisional double eyelid surgery
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $1,455₩2,000,000 + VATCompare clinicsDouble eyelid — buried (non-incisional)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $1,455From ₩2,000,000 + VATCompare clinicsGuide
Why one face gets different plans in this district
Gangnam plastic surgery clinics share the same streets, but they are not interchangeable. Surgeons favor techniques they perform most, practices build reputations around particular features, and each doctor weighs risk differently. Two plans can both be reasonable while disagreeing on incision, anesthesia or how much change to aim for.
Disagreement becomes useful once you ask why. A surgeon who can describe the other plan and explain a preference is giving you reasoning you can test. For plastic surgery in Gangnam, Korea, that range of opinion is what makes a second consultation worthwhile.
Guide
Focused practices and broad practices
Practices offering plastic surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, roughly take three shapes. None is automatically safer; what counts is whether the named surgeon, the anesthesia arrangement and the recovery space fit your operation.
| Practice shape | What it usually offers | Question to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Focused on one feature, such as eyes or nose | Heavy repetition of a narrow set of operations, often including revisions | How often does the operating surgeon do my exact procedure? |
| Several surgeons divided by area | Eyes, nose, contour and body under one roof with shared recovery rooms | Which surgeon covers my area, and will I meet them before the date? |
| Surgery combined with skin care | Operations plus injections or laser sessions during healing | Who operates, and who handles the follow-up treatments? |
Guide
Lower eyelid plans and the thin long-term record
Lower eyelid surgery is a frequent request in the district. Writing in Aesthetic Surgery Journal in 2018, Wilson and colleagues analyzed 49 studies covering 10,698 patients. The Wilson review pooled low complication rates: 0.77% reoperation, 0.37% scleral show and 0.24% ectropion.
The weak point was follow-up. Mean follow-up was 14.8 months where reported, and photographs beyond 24 months existed for only 10 patients, so the authors called longevity poorly supported and asked for standardized reporting. Ask how a surgeon documents results after two years and whether late check visits are offered.
Guide
Narrowing the nostrils: three techniques and the scar question
Nostril narrowing, or alar base reduction, is often added to nose plans. Kridel and Starr, in Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine in 2023, reviewed 312 patients treated by one surgeon between 1983 and 2020, comparing alar flare reduction, sill reduction and V-to-Y advancement.
Visible incisions were the main downside: in the Kridel series 26.3% of patients later had dermabrasion to soften the line. Only 4.8% of that study group identified as Asian, so the scar findings may not transfer to every skin type. Ask which technique is proposed and where the scar will sit.
Guide
A worksheet for weighing two surgical plans
Fill the same rows for every consultation. Plans that differ on every row usually mean the surgeons read your goal differently, which deserves a follow-up question.
| Item on the plan | What to write down |
|---|---|
| Incision site | Inside the lid, under the lashes, in the nostril crease |
| What is removed, moved or added | Fat removed or repositioned, cartilage used, skin trimmed |
| Anesthesia type | Local, sedation or general, and who gives it |
| Named surgeon | Name as it appears on the consent form |
| Follow-up terms | Check visits, late review and how a revision is arranged |
Guide
Signals to slow down before booking
Korean plastic surgery Gangnam searches and Gangnam district plastic surgery advertising turn up many polished offers. Any of these signs is a reason to pause.
- A deposit requested before the surgeon has examined you.
- A plan that names no risks and never says who should not have the operation.
- Never seeing the operating surgeon before the date is set.
- Same-day surgery suggested before your medical history is reviewed.
- No written aftercare or contact route once you leave Korea. Results vary from person to person.
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty: Does the Literature Support the Longevity of this Procedure?Aesthetic Surgery Journal · 2018 · doi:10.1093/asj/sjy186
Across 49 studies, complication rates were low but photographic follow-up beyond 24 months was rare.
- Reducing the Alar Base While Minimizing Visible Sequalae: A Review of Three Alar Base Reduction Techniques over 35 YearsFacial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine · 2023 · doi:10.1089/fpsam.2022.0215
A 312-patient series compared three alar base techniques; visible incisions were the main downside.
FAQ
Questions about Plastic surgery in Seoul
Which clinics offer Plastic surgery in Seoul?
Clinics offering Plastic surgery in Seoul include ENTER Plastic Surgery (Gangnam-daero), Rewind Plastic Surgery (Nonhyeon-ro), Garnet Plastic Surgery (Apgujeong Station), JN Plastic Surgery (Gangnam Station) and Girin Plastic Surgery (Sinnonhyeon Station). Each lists Plastic surgery on its own menu; message the clinic directly to confirm the doctor, product and current price.
Is it normal for two Gangnam surgeons to suggest different operations?
Yes, different plans for the same face are common and do not by themselves mean one surgeon is wrong. Surgeons lean on techniques they perform often and weigh risk in their own way, so incision, anesthesia and the size of the change can all vary. Ask each one to explain the other plan in their own words. The quality of that explanation often tells you more than the plan itself.
What follow-up should I ask about after lower eyelid surgery?
Ask how results are documented beyond two years and whether late review visits are offered. In a 2018 review in Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Wilson and colleagues found photographs past 24 months for only 10 of 10,698 patients across 49 studies. Reported complications were low, yet long-term evidence was thin. A surgeon who keeps late photos or arranges remote checks gives you a firmer basis for judging the plan.
Will nostril narrowing leave a visible scar?
It can, and a visible incision line is the most common downside reported for alar base reduction. In a 2023 single-surgeon study of 312 patients by Kridel and Starr, 26.3% later had dermabrasion to soften the scar. Ask which technique is planned, where the line will fall, how it is cared for during healing and what would be done if it stays noticeable.
Is a Gangnam plastic surgery clinic that does only one feature a safer choice?
Not automatically. A practice focused on eyes or noses may repeat the same operations often, which builds experience, but safety also depends on anesthesia staffing, monitoring and recovery space. A broader practice with surgeons divided by area can offer similar depth for each feature. Compare the named surgeon's experience with your exact procedure rather than judging by the practice shape alone.
Can I take one clinic's plan to another consultation?
Yes, and bringing a written plan to a second consultation is a reasonable way to get a sharper opinion. Ask for the first plan in writing, including the incision site, what will be removed or added and the anesthesia type. The second surgeon can then react to specifics rather than starting from nothing. Keep in mind that photos and measurements from one clinic may be taken differently at another.
Who should examine me during a consultation in the Gangnam district?
The surgeon who will operate should examine you and explain the plan. Staff may help with schedules and paperwork, but the examination, the choice of technique and the discussion of risks belong to the operating doctor. Confirm that the name on the consent form matches the person you met. If the clinic cannot say who will operate, treat that as a reason to wait before paying anything.