Plastic surgery in Korea, priced per operation by each Seoul clinic, starts from ₩1,200,000 before VAT on the table below. That headline figure normally covers the surgeon's fee, operating room time, anesthesia for that procedure and routine medicines on the day. What it often leaves out depends on your trip: blood tests taken on arrival, a night in an observation bed, extra swelling-care sessions and the number of review visits you can attend before flying home. The table lists current fees from 5 clinics, all shown before VAT, and 10% VAT is added at payment. The final figure is set only after the surgeon examines you in person.
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 clinicsClinics in Seoul
5 clinics for Plastic surgery in Seoul
If you are comparing Plastic surgery in Seoul, these 5 clinics are on this page: ENTER Plastic Surgery, Rewind Plastic Surgery, Garnet Plastic Surgery, JN Plastic Surgery and Girin Plastic Surgery. Their published Plastic surgery prices start at ₩1,200,000 before VAT.
11. ENTER Plastic Surgery
Gangnam skin and lifting clinic with a facelift surgeon
- Skin plus surgery
- English & Japanese staff
- Station-front
ENTER Plastic Surgery, a plastic surgery clinic in Gangnam-daero, lists Plastic surgery among its main treatments; thread lifts, facelift surgery and HIFU lifting are also on its menu. Two floors (9F–10F) on Gangnam-daero, with hyperbaric oxygen, LED and IV drip recovery care in the same building.
- Board-certified plastic surgeons on staff
- Botox, skin boosters and device lifting sit alongside eyelid and facelift surgery in one clinic.
- English- and Japanese-speaking staff, with WhatsApp booking before you travel.
- One minute from Nonhyeon Station Exit 4 on the Sinbundang Line, on Gangnam-daero.
- Botox with a surgical option nearby
- Japanese-speaking visitors
- Location
- Gangnam-daero
- Listed price
- From ₩1,300,000 + VAT
22. Rewind Plastic Surgery
★ 5.054 Google reviewsApgujeong lifting surgery clinic with a skin-care side
- Surgical lifting
- Same surgeon throughout
- Calm, private floors
Rewind Plastic Surgery, a plastic surgery clinic in Nonhyeon-ro, lists Plastic surgery among its main treatments; HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox are also on its menu. Two appointment-only floors above Nonhyeon-ro, laid out for calm and privacy, with a waiting lounge.
- Board-certified plastic surgeons on staff
- Menu centres on facelift, neck lift, double-chin liposuction and eyelid surgery.
- 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.
- Visitors weighing surgical vs device lifting
- Jawline and neck concerns
- Location
- Nonhyeon-ro
- Languages
- English · Español
- Listed price
- From ₩1,200,000 + VAT
33. Garnet Plastic Surgery
Apgujeong surgeon-led clinic for eyes, nose and facelifts
- Surgeon-led care
- Eyes, nose & lifting
- Small, calm schedule
Garnet Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery clinic near Apgujeong Station. Plastic surgery is one of its main treatments, alongside facelift surgery and thread lifts. A fifth-floor clinic in Apgujeong's ISA Building, five minutes from Apgujeong Station.
- Board-certified plastic surgeons on staff
- The same surgeon meets you, operates and follows up, with no counsellor hand-off or substitute doctor.
- Known for registered technique names such as Quad Plus lower blepharoplasty and the Deep mini facelift.
- An English-speaking coordinator reviews your photos by WhatsApp, LINE or email before you book flights.
- 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
Eye, nose, lifting and body filler surgery in Gangnam
- Plastic surgery
- Thread lifting
- Revision care
At JN Plastic Surgery near Gangnam Station, Plastic surgery sits with HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox among the treatments it focuses on. A 3rd-floor clinic on Gangnam-daero in Yeoksam-dong; the site shows interior photos but describes little of the space.
- Board-certified plastic surgeons on staff
- Signature 4-way thread lift is designed to pull, fill, tidy and firm by area.
- Separate centers for first-time surgery, revision surgery and anti-aging facelifts.
- Thread lifting and jawline
- Eye and nose surgery
- Location
- Gangnam Station (Line 2 / Sinbundang Line), about 5 minutes on foot
- Languages
- 中文
55. Girin Plastic Surgery
★ 4.92,932 Google reviewsFull-scope plastic surgery with international recovery support
- Full-scope surgery
- Recovery program
- Two-floor setup
Girin Plastic Surgery, a plastic surgery clinic near Sinnonhyeon Station, lists Plastic surgery among its main treatments; HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox are also on its menu. Occupies Seocho W Tower.
- Covers eye, nose, facial contouring, breast and body surgery alongside dermatology.
- Recovery program adds post-surgery IV therapy and hyperbaric oxygen sessions for international patients.
- 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
Price factors
What changes the price
- Operation and anesthesia: a short eyelid procedure under local anesthesia and a facial bone operation under general anesthesia differ in operating time, staff and monitoring, and the plastic surgery cost in Korea tracks that difference closely.
- Arrival-day tests: many clinics run blood tests, an ECG or a chest X-ray before general anesthesia; some bundle them, others bill them per test, and recent results from home may or may not be accepted.
- Technique: a newer or more involved technique is not automatically the better buy. A 2025 meta-analysis by Ribeiro and colleagues in the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, covering 1,339 nose surgery patients, found that dorsal preservation gave fewer dorsal irregularities but a higher rate of residual or recurrent hump than dorsal reduction, with no difference in revision surgery. Ask why a technique suits your case before paying more for it.
- Graft and implant material: silicone, your own cartilage, fat or donor tissue each carry different material and operating-time costs, and harvesting tissue adds a second surgical site.
- Observation night: after longer operations some Seoul clinics keep patients in an overnight bed, which may be included or charged separately.
- Aftercare during your stay: stitch removal, swelling care and review visits may be bundled into the fee or priced per visit, so the length of your stay can change the total.
- Complications and revision: bleeding, infection, asymmetry or graft problems can need extra treatment; ask what the clinic covers within a set period and what it charges for.
- VAT: cosmetic surgery fees are listed before VAT, and 10% VAT is added at payment, so check which basis every written quote uses.
Compare
How the options compare
| Quote scope | What it usually covers | Who it suits | What to ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consultation and plan only | Examination, photos, a written surgical plan and an estimate | First trips before committing to a date | Is the consultation fee credited if I book surgery later? |
| Local anesthesia operation | Surgeon, operating room, local anesthesia or sedation, same-day discharge | Shorter eyelid or minor procedures on a brief stay | Are stitch removal and the first review included? |
| General anesthesia operation | Surgeon, anesthesiologist, operating room, pre-operative tests, recovery monitoring | Nose, facial bone or body operations | Is an observation night part of the fee? |
| Operation plus aftercare set | Main operation with a fixed number of swelling-care or review visits | Visitors staying in Seoul for one to two weeks | What happens to unused visits if I leave early? |
| Revision operation | Correction of earlier surgery, often with scar release or new grafts | Patients with a previous result they want corrected | Do you need my earlier operative notes or scans first? |
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Dorsal preservation versus dorsal reduction rhinoplasty techniques for aesthetic and functional outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysisJournal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery · 2025 · doi:10.1016/j.bjps.2025.05.044
Across ten studies and 1,339 patients, dorsal preservation gave fewer dorsal irregularities and higher short-term satisfaction but more residual or recurrent hump than dorsal reduction, with no difference in revisions.
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.
Will I pay separately for blood tests done when I arrive in Seoul?
Often yes, unless the quote states that pre-operative tests are included. Before general anesthesia most clinics want a blood panel and sometimes an ECG or chest X-ray, and some will accept recent results from home if they are dated and in English. Ask which tests are required for your operation and how they are billed. Bringing your own recent results can save a morning on arrival.
Why might the quote change after the in-person exam?
Because the surgeon may change the plan once they see your skin, cartilage, bone and any earlier scars. A nose that looked simple in photos can need stronger graft material, and heavy eyelid skin can call for a different incision. The fee follows the plan, so the online estimate is provisional. Ask the clinic to explain in writing which lines changed and why.
Is the 10% VAT shown as its own line on the receipt?
It should be, and asking for the tax to appear separately makes quotes easy to compare. Cosmetic surgery fees in Korea are listed before VAT, and 10% VAT is added at payment, so the amount you pay at the desk is higher than the menu figure. Check that every written quote states clearly whether its total is before or after tax.
Can I pay a surgery deposit by card from abroad?
Many clinics accept a card payment or bank transfer to hold a surgery date, but terms differ. Your own bank may add a foreign transaction charge to card payments. Ask before paying whether the deposit is refunded if the surgeon advises against the operation, if you cancel, or if the date moves. Keep the deposit receipt with your written plan.
Do review visits during my Seoul stay cost extra?
It depends on the clinic; many include stitch removal and one or two reviews, while swelling-care sessions are often extra. Look for the number of visits written on the quote rather than a general promise of aftercare. If you plan to leave early, ask whether remaining visits can be replaced by a photo review once you are home and whether that is charged.
Does combining two areas in one session lower the total?
Sometimes the combined fee is lower than two separate operations, because anesthesia and operating room time are shared. The trade-off is a longer time under anesthesia, more swelling at once and a harder recovery during a trip. Ask the surgeon whether combining is medically reasonable for you, not only cheaper. A staged plan across two visits can be the safer option for larger changes.
Should I budget for extra nights in Seoul beyond the planned stay?
Yes, a few spare nights give room for a delayed stitch removal, a slower settling of swelling or a minor complication that needs checking. Surgeons generally advise against a long-haul flight in the first days after general anesthesia because of the risk of blood clots. Keep flexible flight terms if you can. Planning for a slower recovery costs less than changing flights at short notice.