Best Clinics in Republic of Korea 2026

SAERO Plastic Surgery is a Gangnam-based clinic with over 24 years of experience. It focuses exclusively on plastic surgery for adults from five continents. The clinic is led by a single specialist overseeing every procedure.

• Offers rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, face lifts, and abdominoplasty.
• Fat grafting is available for natural-looking volume restoration.
• Consults are offered in person and online, with full language support.
• Treats around 700 patients each year from Europe, Asia, the USA, and Australia.

VG Plastic Surgery is a KOIHA-accredited clinic serving 1,000 patients each year from 47 countries. Specialties include eye surgery, rhinoplasty, facial contouring, facelifts, breast surgery, and body liposuction.

• Board-certified surgeons and an otolaryngologist lead the team.
• Offers 3D-CT scanning and hyperbaric oxygen therapy for recovery.
• University-grade safety systems with CCTV monitoring in operating rooms.
• Luxury inpatient rooms and affiliated hotel accommodations available.
• Affiliated with the Seoul Medical Tourism Alliance through 2027.

Returning Plastic Surgery is a Seoul-based cosmetic clinic accredited by KOIHA and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The single-surgeon practice handles 2,000 patients a year in rhinoplasty, facelifts, eyelid surgery, and body contouring. It also offers reconstructive surgery and anti-aging treatments.

• Uses 3D imaging and digital planning for all surgical procedures.
• Collaborates with overseas hospitals through a global medical network.
• Offers digital healthcare and remote consultation systems.
• Provides multilingual support in English and Chinese.

Yonsei JW Dental Clinic is an official provider of the Straumann dental implant system. This private Seoul clinic specializes in dentistry and treats around 5,000 patients each year. Visitors come from Europe, Asia, North America, and Australia.

• Covers both adult and children's dentistry under one roof.
• Uses original Straumann Swiss materials for implant procedures.
• Serves a wide international patient base from four continents.

Forena Clinic is a KALDAT- and AAD-accredited aesthetic center in Seoul. It specializes in aesthetic medicine, anti-aging, and skin rejuvenation. The clinic treats 20,000 patients yearly, many from abroad.

• Uses FDA- and KFDA-approved devices for procedures like Ultherapy Prime and Thermage FLX.
• Offers VIP and VVIP suites with private treatment and recovery rooms.
• Featured in Harper’s Bazaar Singapore for aesthetic expertise.
• Provides stem cell and exosome therapy for face and scalp regeneration.
• Multilingual staff assist international patients in English and other languages.

HERSHE Plastic Surgery Korea is an ASPS-accredited clinic with over 30 years of experience. It specializes in anti-aging surgeries and aesthetic medicine. Patients travel from the US, Canada, Australia, and Asia for care.

• 93.7% success rate for facelifts and 94.3% for blepharoplasty.
• Uses patented Epiticon® thread for thread lifting procedures.
• Offers minimally invasive lifting with new devices and minimal downtime.
• Provides multilingual support and long-term follow-up care.
• Specializes in MACS lifts, facial fat grafting, and body contouring.

365 Seoul OneTop Dental Clinic is a private dental clinic located in Seoul, Republic of Korea, specializing in comprehensive dental treatment. The clinic provides care for both adults and children. It welcomes international patients, particularly from Eastern Europe, Europe, Commonwealth countries, the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Gibbeum General Hospital is a KOIHA-accredited private medical center in Seoul. It specializes in surgery, medical check-ups, and endoscopy. The hospital is best known for the Kang Repair, a hernia technique with recurrence rates below 0.3%.

• Over 150,000 endoscopy procedures performed.
• Offers one-stop gastroscopy and colonoscopy with same-day polypectomy.
• No-stitch skin closure lets patients shower the next day.
• Uses low-dose CT and high-resolution imaging for check-ups.
• Serves international patients from 56 countries, including the US and UK.

AB Plastic Surgery is a KAHF-certified clinic in Gangnam, Seoul. It has an anesthesiology specialist ratio double the industry average. Specialties include rhinoplasty, eye surgery, facial contouring, anti-aging, and body procedures.

• 24,000 patients treated per year, with 30+ specialists in plastic surgery and dermatology.
• Approved for advanced regenerative medicine by South Korea's Ministry of Health.
• Recognized by the Ministry of Justice as a top institution for foreign patients.
• Multilingual services in 9 languages, plus airport transfers and hotel assistance.
• 3D CT diagnostics, in-house lab, and 24-hour CCTV monitoring in all operating rooms.

JK Plastic Surgery Center is a Seoul-based clinic focused on cosmetic surgery and anti-aging with stem cells. It treats over 6,000 medical tourists each year and has performed 85,000+ plastic procedures in its 20-year history.

• First and only government-approved stem cell therapy for cosmetic surgery in South Korea.
• Uses the latest Motiva breast implants — hypoallergenic and government-licensed.
• Sterile operating system matches US standards. Anesthesia equipment sourced from Germany.
• Offers Vaser lipo and CoolSculpting for non-invasive fat reduction.
• On-site spa center with a hotel, pharmacy, and cafe. Airport transfer and VAT refunds available.