Plastic surgery in Korea prices are set per procedure, and the lowest listed price on this page starts from ₩1,200,000 before VAT. A surgical quote usually bundles the surgeon's fee, anesthesia, the operating room, pre-operative tests, take-home medication and a set number of follow-up visits. Revisions, extra grafts or implants and an overnight stay may be listed separately. The table below shows current listed prices from 10 clinics, all before VAT, and 10% VAT is added at payment. A final figure is confirmed only after an in-person consultation, because the surgeon's plan decides the technique, the material and the operating time.
Prices
Plastic surgery cost in Gangnam
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 clinicsPrice factors
What changes the price
- Procedure and technique: an incisional eyelid operation, a structural nose operation with cartilage grafts and a bone contouring case each need different operating time and staff, and the quote follows that difference.
- Graft or implant material: silicone implants, the patient's own septal, ear or rib cartilage, and donated tissue are priced differently, and taking rib cartilage adds a second surgical site.
- Extent of dissection: a lower eyelid operation can range from fat removal alone to a wider approach. Wong and Mendelson described in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in 2017 a transconjunctival technique that releases the tear trough ligament and moves fat instead of only removing it, reporting a 2 percent revision rate in 54 patients. Wider work of this kind takes longer, and the fee reflects it.
- Anesthesia type: local anesthesia with sedation is usually quoted lower than general anesthesia, which needs an anesthesiologist and longer monitoring.
- Number of areas: combining two areas in one session can lower the total compared with two separate operations, but it lengthens anesthesia and recovery.
- Primary or revision: secondary surgery on an area already operated on needs more planning and operating time, so it is quoted higher than a first operation.
- What the package includes: tests, medication, compression garments, stitch removal, follow-up visits and revision terms vary, so two quotes are comparable only line by line.
- VAT: listed prices are before VAT, and 10% VAT is added at payment.
Compare
How the options compare
| Option | Area covered | Who it suits | What to ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single procedure | One area, such as the upper eyelids | First-timers with one clear concern | Are anesthesia, stitch removal and follow-up included? |
| Two-area combination | For example eyes and nose in one session | Visitors with one trip and two goals | How long will the operation and anesthesia last? |
| Bone contouring | Cheekbones, jaw angle or chin | Adults with width or length concerns from the facial skeleton | Are CT scans, an inpatient night and garments included? |
| Face and neck lift | Lower face, jawline and neck | Patients with skin laxity and jowling | Which tissue layers are lifted, and how long should I stay? |
| Revision surgery | An area operated on before | Patients unhappy with an earlier result | Which records and photos does the surgeon need first? |
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Extended Transconjunctival Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty with Release of the Tear Trough Ligament and Fat RedistributionPlastic & Reconstructive Surgery · 2017 · doi:10.1097/prs.0000000000003561
Describes an extended transconjunctival lower eyelid technique with tear trough ligament release and fat grafting in 54 patients, with a 2 percent revision rate and low complication rates.
FAQ
Questions about Plastic surgery in Gangnam
Is VAT included in the prices clinics list?
No, clinics in Korea usually list cosmetic surgery fees before VAT, and 10% VAT is added when you pay. Check whether a written quote already shows the VAT line, because some clinics present the total and others only the base fee. When comparing quotes from several clinics, put them all on the same basis first, either all before VAT or all after, so the comparison is fair.
Why do two clinics quote different amounts for the same operation?
The procedure name can be the same while the plan behind it differs. One quote may use the patient's own cartilage and general anesthesia, another an implant under sedation, and one may include a night of observation or more follow-up visits. Seniority of the operating surgeon also plays a part. Ask each clinic to break the quote into technique, material, anesthesia and aftercare, then compare those lines.
How should I compare written quotes from several clinics?
Line them up item by item rather than by the bottom figure. Note the operating surgeon's name, the technique, any graft or implant, the anesthesia type, the tests, medication and garments included, and how many follow-up visits are covered. A quote that leaves out several of these is not cheaper; it is incomplete. Keep every quote in writing, because verbal figures are easy to misremember after a long consultation day.
Do clinics ask for a deposit before surgery?
Many clinics ask for a deposit to hold an operating date, with the balance paid on surgery day after the final consultation. Card payment is widely accepted, and bank transfer is common for deposits. Before paying anything, read the cancellation and refund terms, including what happens if the surgeon advises against the operation during the in-person examination, and keep the receipt in your own records.
Does the plastic surgery cost in Korea include a revision if needed?
It depends on the clinic and on the reason for revision. Some clinics cover a minor touch-up within a set period at a reduced fee or free of surgical charges, while anesthesia and materials may still be billed. A revision for a new goal is usually a new quote. Ask for the revision policy in writing before surgery, including the time limit and which costs remain your responsibility.
Is there a fee for the consultation itself?
Consultation fees vary between clinics: some charge nothing, some charge a small fee that is credited if you book surgery, and some charge separately for imaging such as a CT scan. Ask when you book the appointment so there are no surprises. Online photo reviews before the trip are often offered without charge, but they lead to a provisional estimate only, not a final quote.
What does the cost of plastic surgery in South Korea leave out?
The surgical quote rarely covers travel and stay. Budget separately for flights, a hotel or recovery residence near the clinic, local transport to follow-up visits, extra medication or garments, and any post-operative treatments such as scar care. Allow a buffer for staying a few days longer if swelling is slow to settle, and check whether your travel insurance excludes cosmetic surgery, as many policies do.