Breast reconstruction surgery in Seoul typically costs from $8,800 to $10,000. The final price depends on whether you choose silicone implants or autologous tissue flaps, and the clinic category. Patients save around 61% compared to the US, where this procedure costs $24,000 on average. These rates usually include diagnostic tests, surgeon fees, and post-operative care.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Seoul is South Korea's primary hub for oncology-integrated plastic surgery, offering deeper expertise than regional centers. A significant value-add is the presence of multidisciplinary teams at large centers like Severance Hospital or Ewha Womans University Medical Center. Dr. Paik Nam-sun at Ewha, a pioneer in breast-conserving surgery, illustrates the city's high surgical volume. Choosing a clinic with double the industry average of anesthesiology specialists, such as AB Plastic Surgery, provides additional safety without significantly exceeding average city costs.
| Seoul | Turkey | The USA | |
| Breast reconstruction surgery | from $8,800 | from $4,000 | ≈ $16,000 |
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-Operation
Day 3 - Surgery
Day 4 - Post-Operation
Day 5 - 7
Week 1 - 3 Rehabilitation
Week 4 - 6 Rehabilitation
Week 7 onwards
Note: The exact process and recovery time may vary from patient to patient.
Dr. Im Young Min combines academic excellence with surgical expertise as CEO of VG Plastic Surgery and former Associate Professor at St. Mary's Hospital.
Dr. Chung Jae Hyun is a board-certified plastic surgeon. He is an Adjunct Professor at Korea University Medical Center. He earned his medical degree from Korea University College of Medicine. He completed plastic surgery training at Korea University Medical Center. His practice focuses on reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery.
He completed a fellowship at the Breast Reconstruction Center, Department of Plastic Surgery, MD Anderson Cancer Center in the United States. He presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) meeting in 2013 in San Diego.
His accreditations and memberships include the Korean Medical Association and lifetime membership in the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. He is also a member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the Breast Plastic Surgery Research Council (KSPRS), IPRAS, and the Motiva Korea Ambassador Review Panel.
Board-certified surgeon specializing in breast reconstruction at Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic.
Dr. Son Yu Ri specializes in breast reconstruction, holding memberships in Korea's top plastic surgery societies.