


Osteoarthritis Treatment in JK Plastic Surgery Center
About the clinic
JK Plastic Surgery Center in Seoul, South Korea, provides treatments for osteoarthritis and related anti-aging concerns. Its range includes adipose-derived stem cell therapy, Virtue RF microneedling, and surgical lifts. The clinic holds the distinction of being the only one in Korea with government approval for stem cell therapy. The medical team brings two decades of experience and has performed over 85,000 procedures. Costs vary by treatment type. A comprehensive stem cell therapy package may cost around 8,250,000 KRW. Microneedling starts around 2,145,000 KRW, while surgical procedures like a lower blepharoplasty with cheek lift run around 7,350,000 KRW.
Comprehensive Treatment Options for Rejuvenation
The clinic offers a spectrum of surgical and non-surgical approaches. Each procedure is supported by a 24-hour nursing team and a sterile operating system matching Johns Hopkins standards.
- Adipose-derived stem cell therapy: This is a government-approved regenerative medicine treatment. It uses stem cells extracted from the patient's own fat tissue.
- Virtue RF microneedling: This non-invasive treatment combines radiofrequency energy with microneedling. It stimulates collagen production without requiring surgery.
- Lower blepharoplasty with cheek lifting: This surgical procedure addresses sagging eyelid skin. It repositions fat around the eyes for a more refreshed look.
- Endotine forehead/brow lifting: This lift uses five small incisions. It places absorbable Endotine implants to elevate sagging eyebrows.
- Deep plane facelift with neck lift: This is the most comprehensive surgical option. It involves SMAS dissection and ligament release for full face and neck rejuvenation.
Patient Care and Package Inclusions
For surgical procedures, a 14-day postoperative stay in Korea is recommended. This allows for optimal recovery under medical supervision. All treatment packages are designed to be comprehensive for international patients.
- Consultation with the medical team.
- Preoperative laboratory tests for surgery and stem cell therapy.
- The procedure itself (surgery or therapy).
- Anesthesia for surgical cases.
- Postoperative care and follow-up.
- Interpreter services throughout the process.
Patients are responsible for flights, hotel accommodation, and any prescribed medications. International patients may also be eligible for a tax refund of 7-8%. Those interested in advanced rejuvenation can consult with the clinic to explore these tailored options.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Stem Cell Therapy | Price on request | |
| Course of treatment with own stem cells | Price on request |
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JK Plastic Surgery Center: more details about the clinic
- Anti-aging
- Double Eyelid Surgeries
- Rhinoplasty and Nose Surgeries
- Body Contouring Surgeries (Liposuction, Tummy Tuck, etc)
- Breast surgeries (Breast Augmentation, Lifting, Reduction)
- Stem cell treatments
- Spa & Esthetic Center
JK Plastic Surgery Center was founded in 1998, now specializing in several different areas of the face and body.
JK is located in the Apgujeong district of Gangnam, one of the most prestigious areas in Seoul which is often compared to Beverly Hills, USA.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport is 30 km away from the clinic.
Why choose JK?
- You will be safe and secure. Your well-being is the doctors’ priority at JK. They use the sterile operating system that corresponds to the US standards and the newest equipment for anesthesia from Germany. After the surgery, a patient is under the constant supervision of the staff and special monitoring system in real time.
- You can recreate at the Aesthetic Center. The patient is invited to perform some skin care procedures to relieve swelling and reduce the rehabilitation period quickly. At JK, there is a Spa Center with a comfortable hotel, day-patient treatment, a pharmacy, and cafe.
- JK team will take care of you. A local coordinator will support you throughout your stay at the center. The clinic offers transfer from the airport, comfortable wards, VAT refunds. After your return home, you may have a postoperative remote consultation so your condition will be monitored even after your return home.
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Anti-aging with stem cells
Anti-age therapy with stem cells at JK is aimed to restore wrinkles, sunken upper-eyelid deformity, fight with cutaneous aging.
JK Stem Cell is the 1st and the only one government-approved stem cell therapy for cosmetic surgery. Stem cells with fat are taken out of patients tummy or thighs. Then JK doctors separate stem cells in 6 steps (in other institutions it usually takes 4 steps). And after accurate harvesting, they make stem cell injections in the face or body.
The procedure takes 1.5 hours and doesn’t require hospitalization.
Facial surgeries
Plastic surgeons in JK Medical Clinic provide bone contouring, jaw surgeries, nose, eyes, chin and forehead surgical and non-surgical treatment. Non-surgical treatment sets out the use of filler.
The filler injections show prompt results with no scars or other traces. It helps to deal with small changes a patient wants to make. The procedure takes up to 60 minutes, no anesthesia is required.
The surgical treatment is applied for more serious adjustments as a hooked or flat nose job, double eyelid, etc. The duration of every procedure depends on the type of intervention and the patient’s features.
Body contouring
JK surgeons can create a perfect body you’ve always dreamt about with liposuction (excess fat removal), lipofill (fat transfer) and lift (removing of excess skin and fat).
JK doctors apply various types of lipo according to your needs:
Vaser lipo and Liposonic — ultrasound waves destroy deep fat deposits in several areas — buttocks, belly, hips, legs — at a time. They do not damage blood vessels and muscles, so a patient has no hematomas after the procedure.
CoolSculpting — non-invasive liposuction with cooling energy. Special sensors with very low temperatures affect fat cells and don’t have any impact on neighboring tissues. The result is noticeable in 3 weeks, no side effects.
Breast Surgeries
The JK team offers to have breast enhancement, reduction, lift, and nipple correction.
The procedures are secure. It can be made in 3 ways: through the armpit, through areola and along the bottom of the breast. The type, duration, and rehab period depend on the patient’s case
All the surgeries are provided with latest generation of Motiva implants. They are able to change the shape depending on the woman’s body, and look as natural as possible.
Motiva are ultrastrong implants consisted of hypoallergenic materials not rejected by the body. They are licensed by the Korean government.
Services for international patients
- Transportation
At the airport, you will be met by a car and taken to the clinic, and after procedures back to the airport. At your request, a limousine will come for you.
- Professional Interpreters
No language barrier. Local coordinators speak fluent English.
- Accommodation
You can stay at the JK hotel, where you will be monitored daily by the medical staff, or at a hotel near JK Plastic Surgery. Bookimed manager will help you book the best option.
- Meal
You will be offered a menu of Korean or Western cuisine.
- Other Services
Spa & Esthetics Center, café, and garden on the building roof.
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584-2 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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How it works:
- We find a medical coordinator familiar with the matter
- You get a personal offer with a step-by-step guide and the cost estimate
- We arrange your travel including appointment scheduling and flights booking
- You arrive at the hospital, we support you 24/7