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Procedures | Prices |
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Rhinoplasty (nose job) | $2350 - $8500 |
Facelift surgery | $1800 - $14000 |
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction) | $1000 - $6600 |
Bone marrow transplantation | $115300 - $275000 |
Liposuction | $2000 - $24500 |
PET/CT | $930 - $1800 |
Basic check-up | $540 - $1350 |
Male Check-up | $580 - $6000 |
Female check-up | $610 - $6000 |
MRI of one area | $400 - $2000 |
Highly rated clinics in Republic of Korea
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The KOIHA accreditation program warrants excellent quality and safety of medical care in Korean healthcare centers. Each medical facility with the KOIHA accreditation conforms to the international standards.

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Ewha Woman's University Medical Center (EUMC) is a multidisciplinary hospital for women only. It's located in Seoul, South Korea.
The treatment of breast, thyroid, urogenital cancers, and joint replacement — are the clinic's top specialties.
Ewha doctors focus on the aesthetic results of the procedures. They perform minimally invasive operations through small incisions so that a woman does not get visible scars.
Patients from Europe, Russia, China, and the United Arab Emirates choose Ewha Medical Center every year.
Location: 1071, Anyangcheon-ro, Yangcheon-gu,Seoul 158- 710 KoreaMyomectomy with R obot Da Vinci | $14150 |
Breast cancer surgery | $9300 - $15100 |
Breast reconstruction surgery | $36800 - $44000 |
Consultation with an oncologist | $31 |
Consultation with a mammologist | $31 |
TN Plastic Surgery is an aesthetic surgery focused medical facility in South Korea. The local team provides all kinds of plastic surgery and aesthetic procedures. Patients from the USA, China, and Japan visit the center most often.
Location: 371, Sapyeong-daero, Seocho-gu, SeoulAbdominal liposuction | $817 - $1226 |
Arms plastics (brachioplasty) | $1273 |
Back liposuction | $2043 |
Plastic Surgery Consultation | $41 |
Complete blood count | $123 |


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Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation
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Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, also known as KUIMS, is a multidisciplinary medical facility in Seoul (capital of South Korea).
KUIMS is a first and only global center that combines different medical approaches in one facility — international medicine with the traditional one.
Oncology, medical check-ups, orthopedics, and dentistry are the leading specialties at Kyung Hee University Medical Center.
The center is a medical partner of the FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan and is recognized as an outstanding facility by WHO and UNICEF.
1,500,000 patient visit KUIMS annually.
Location: 892 Dongnam-ro, Sangil-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, South KoreaImmunotherapy with Keytruda (Pembolizumab) | $6000 |
Tonsillectomy | $3500 - $4000 |
Acne Laser Treatment (per session) | $800 - $1500 |
Basic check-up | $540 - $1330 |
Consultation with an oncologist | $50 - $60 |
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What should you know about South Korea before the trip?
Currency | South Korean Won (you also can pay for services in dollars) |
Best period for the trip | April, May & June or September, October & November. |
Language | Korean (most of medical staff speaks English fluently) |
Visa | none required for stays under 90 days or less |
Time difference with Europe | 9 hours |
Time difference with the USA | 9 hours |
Capital | Seoul |
Medical tourism center | Seoul |
Popular resorts | Gangwon-do, Gyeongju, Boseong, Jeju |
What is the level of medicine in South Korea?
Healthcare is the key development sector of the Korean government. The Korean authorities are convinced that care for the citizens' health should be an absolute priority of state policy and spend about 1 billion a year for medical tourists attraction.
According to Mark Britnell, hospitals dominate the health system. 94% of hospitals are privately owned.
Why is South Korea trendy for medical tourism?
South Korea is also a well-known country globally due to high-skilled doctors that undergo internships in American and European institutions. Patients from Russia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and US prefer treatment inSouth Korea to other places.
Highly developed medical centers and first-rate therapeutic services at affordable prices attract people from all over the world. About 1 mln international patients travel to Korea annually. So South Korea is among Top 10 countries with the most developed medical tourism sector.
South Korea is a top destination for medical tourists because of low-costs. You may save up to 40% on services in South Korea compared to European countries or the USA due to the average local citizens' income and general price policy within the country.
What hotel services are provided here?
In South Korea, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.
Do I need a visa to South Korea?
Today, South Korea has visa-free agreements with 112 states. None visa is required for stays under 90 days or less. To stay longer in this country, you need a visa. What states need a visa for treatment in South Korea and what countries can cross the border free and easy read here.
What documents are required to apply for a visa to South Korea for treatment?
Visas for travel to South Korea require a number of documents. The necessary papers can be submitted 90 days before the planned departure. Lists of documents includes:
- ID card
- confirmation of online registration and filling out the questionnaire
- certificate of income and availability of funds
- insurance policy for a stay in South Korea (original and copy)
- 2 photos (5x6)
- visa receipt
- booking of flight and hotel
- medical opinion about the need for treatment.
What are the most popular plastic surgery procedures?
According to ASPS statistics, 17.7 mln cosmetic surgeries and 5.8 mln reconstructive procedures have been performed in 2018. Among cosmetic procedures the most popular are:
- breast augmentation
- liposuction
- rhinoplasty (nose job)
- eyelid surgery
- tummy tuck.
Tumor removal, laceration repair, maxillofacial surgery, scar revision, hand surgery are the most common operations in the context of reconstructive surgery.


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JK Plastic Surgery Center is the top clinic for international patients looking for cosmetic surgeries in South Korea (source: KAHF). Over 6,000 medical tourists visit JK Plastic Surgery Clinic each year to get the safest surgeries for the eyes, nose, body contouring, and anti-aging. JK shows 100% success rate of all procedures performed in the hospital.
It is a premium center with 20-years history and numerous awards. The JK medical team accounts over 85,000 plastic procedures provided according to the world quality standards. It is the best option for those who want excellent services in luxurious surroundings with the best results.
Location: 584-2 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South KoreaAbdominal liposuction | $6500 - $9100 |
Back liposuction | $6500 - $8500 |
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction) | $1500 - $4700 |
Banobagi is a plastic and aesthetic clinic in Seoul, South Korea.
The clinic specializes in face and body plastic surgery, rejuvenation with stem cells.
Banobagi is an official medical center of a popular Asian show — Let Me In. The participants of this show change their appearance at Banobagi.
2,000 people choose Banobagi for plastic surgery each year.
Patients from the USA, China, Vietnam, Thailand, etc. pick Banobagi.
Location: 17 Nonhyeon-Ro, Gangnam-Gu, Seoul KoreaAbdominal liposuction | $5384 |
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction) | $1660 - $6570 |
Breast augmentation | $8810 |


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Global Healthcare Accreditation Program
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World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek
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Seoul National University Bundang Hospital is one of the most innovative multidisciplinary medical centers in Korea.
It is the 1st digital hospital in the country. The hospital is equipped witg BESTcare system that allows avoiding medical errors, improving treatment safety and effectiveness.
Bundang specializes in general and abdominal surgery, oncology, orthopedics and traumatology.
1,500,000 patients undergo treatment at in hospital every year.
Location: Gyeonggi-do, Seongnam-si, Bundang-gu, Jeongja 3(sam)-dong, 173, 82Coronary artery bypass grafting | $50000 - $55000 |
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction) | $2000 |
Brain tumor removal | $35000 - $40000 |
ECG | $20 |
Ultrasound | $250 |
Common procedures in Republic of Korea
Rhinoplasty (nose job) Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction) Bone marrow transplantation LiposuctionView Plastic Surgery is a clinic for cosmetic procedures in South Korea.
View doctors specialize in face, nose, eyes, breast, belly cosmetic, and lifting procedures.
Combined surgery is the main specialty of the clinic. During one intervention, surgeons can perform 4-5 procedures to change the patient’s appearance.
Doctors achieve perfect face and body contours due to 3D-modelling. You can see the results of plastic surgeries performed at View below.
Location: 107, Bongensa-ro, Gangnam-gu, SeoulAbdominal liposuction | $5750 |
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction) | $2200 |
Breast augmentation | $7500 - $13200 |
Seoul National University Hospital Healthcare System Gangnam Center (SNUH Gangnam Center) is a private multidisciplinary clinic on the Seoul National University premises. The medical center provides the full body examination (check-up) of any type. Doctors determine the risk of cancer, brain pathologies, heart and gastrointestinal pathologies occurring.
Learn which is the best check-up for you below.
A patient undergoes the diagnosis for 1 day; the results are ready within 5-7 days. Patients from 80 countries visit SNUH Gangnam Center to check the health condition annually.
Location: 38-40 FL Gangnam Finance Center 152, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06236 South KoreaPremium Check up | $5420 - $6000 |
Female check-up | $920 - $6000 |
CHA Fertility Center is the largest medical facility for infertility treatment in Asia. The clinic is located in Seoul, the capital of South Korea.
CHA doctors specialize in IVF, preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) to identify the defects in embryos and choose the healthy ones; preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) to study the embryo during IVF and help to have a healthy baby; male infertility treatments.
Medical staff provide international patients with VIP services. Personal manager accompanies each patient at all stages of treatment.
Over 20,000 couples have children with the help of CHA Fertility Clinic.
Location: 569 Nonhyeon-ro, Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, SeoulIn Vitro Fertilization (IVF) | $7500 |


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Joint Commission International
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Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation
The KOIHA accreditation program warrants excellent quality and safety of medical care in Korean healthcare centers. Each medical facility with the KOIHA accreditation conforms to the international standards.

World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek
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Severance Hospital in Korea is an international multidisciplinary clinic at Yonsei University, located in Seoul South Korea. Yonsei Severance Hospital's Health System includes: oncology and rehabilitation centers, pediatric and women's clinics, cardiovascular center and Clinic of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. The Hospital has been certified by JCI (Joint Commission International) and serves 1.6 million outpatients annually.
Location: 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Sinchon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South KoreaBrain tumor removal | $27229 |
Breast augmentation | $10000 - $15000 |
Breast cancer surgery | $8500 - $13000 |
Basic check-up | $620 - $667 |
Consultation with an oncologist | $60 - $100 |
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Good evening! In the Severance clinic itself, I liked everything. Everything is very organized. Polite clinic staff. There was one caveat. Nobody told me that preparations for a colonoscopy will be delivered to the hotel. If I hadn’t come to Severance hospital the day before, I’ve found a girl who speaks Russian. She phoned the clinic and explained that the package should wait at the hotel. A. So I would not be prepared on the appointed day. The rest I liked everything. I plan to come to you in a year. Thanks for all !! Добрый вечер! В самой клинике Северанс мне все понравилось. Очень все организовано. Вежливый персонал клиники . Был один нюанс. Мне никто не сообщил что будут доставлены препараты для колоноскопия в отель. Если бы я днём раньше не пришла в госпиталь Северанс где нашла девушку говорящую на русском языке. Она созвонилась с клиникой и объяснила что должна ждать в отеле посылочка. А. Так бы я пришла в назначенный день не подготовленная. Остальное мне все понравилось. Планирую через год к вам. Спасибо за все !!