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How Much Does Arm lift (brachioplasty) Cost in Republic of Korea?

The cost of an arm lift (brachioplasty) in South Korea typically ranges from $2,000 to $4,000. Pricing varies depending on the clinic, the surgeon’s expertise, and the complexity of the lift (mini vs. extended). In the United States, the average cost is $11,000 (per ASPS). This means an arm lift in South Korea is about 73% less than in the U.S.

South Korean clinics usually include the initial consultation, pre-op blood tests, post-op medication, follow-up visits, and 24/7 patient support. Meals during clinic visits and personalized care plans are also standard. In the U.S., the price often covers only the surgeon’s fee, with anesthesia, hospital charges, and aftercare billed separately. Always confirm what’s included with your chosen clinic.

Republic of KoreaTurkeyThe USA
Arm lift (brachioplasty)from  $2,000from  $3,461from  $8,000
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Discover the Best Arm lift (brachioplasty) Clinics in Republic of Korea: 8 Verified Options and Prices

The Bookimed clinic ranking is based on data science algorithms, providing a trusted, transparent, and objective comparison. It takes into account patient demand, review scores (both positive and negative), the frequency of updates to treatment options and prices, response speed, and clinic certifications.
VG Plastic Surgery

VG Plastic Surgery

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Im Young Min

19 years of experience
Surgeon's portfolio
Clinic is certified :
  • Ranked among the top clinics for arm lift (brachioplasty) in Seoul, attracting patients globally.
  • 1,000 international patients choose VG Plastic Surgery annually, ensuring vast experience with diverse cases.
  • Offers comprehensive care with a focus on patient comfort and post-operative support.
  • Utilizes effective methods in arm lift (brachioplasty) ensuring optimal results and patient satisfaction.
  • Supports patients with seamless logistics, including hotel accommodations and currency exchange assistance.
4.810 reviews
Price on request
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SAERO Plastic Surgery

SAERO Plastic Surgery

Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • Achieved a 95% success rate in arm lift (brachioplasty) surgeries, showcasing exceptional expertise and patient satisfaction.
  • Specializes exclusively in plastic surgery, ensuring focused expertise in arm lift (brachioplasty) procedures.
  • Offers comprehensive online and in-clinic consultation with multilingual support staff for international patients.
  • Located in Seoul's renowned Gangnam area, attracting patients from Europe, USA, and Asia.
  • Provides personalized medical plans with only essential procedures for optimal arm lift (brachioplasty) results.
5.021 reviews
Price on request
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Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)

Republic of Korea, Seoul
Clinic is certified :
  • Ranked among World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek, highlighting its excellence in digital healthcare management.
  • The hospital's BESTcare system enhances treatment safety and effectiveness, minimizing medical errors during arm lift procedures.
  • Offers specialized coordination for international patients, including language assistance and transfer services.
  • Equipped with facilities comparable to top medical centers in Europe and the USA, ensuring quality care.
  • Located 70 km from Incheon International Airport, providing easy access for international patients.
4.86 reviews
Price on request
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JK Plastic Surgery Center

JK Plastic Surgery Center

Republic of Korea, Seoul
Clinic is certified :
  • Achieved the Best Plastic Surgery Center award in 2018, ensuring quality arm lift procedures.
  • Over 85,000 plastic procedures performed, demonstrating vast experience in arm lift surgeries.
  • Located in Gangnam, Seoul, offering a luxurious environment for your arm lift journey.
  • Provides comprehensive patient care, including post-surgery monitoring and remote consultations.
  • Offers various body contouring techniques, ensuring personalized arm lift results.
5.09 reviews
Price on request
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Arm lift (brachioplasty) in Republic of Korea: Your Travel Plan

Day 1: Arrival in Republic of Korea
  • Upon landing, you should have your passport ready for the tax refund program available for international patients.
  • Check into a recommended hotel, such as Ocloud. It is conveniently located within walking distance of some clinics.
  • Rest and prepare for the upcoming pre-operative consultation.
Day 2: Pre-Operative Consultation
  • You need to visit the clinic for an in-person consultation with the surgeon. This is crucial as recommendations on procedures may change after discussing your specific goals and expectations.
  • Undergo preoperative laboratory tests as part of the procedure package.
  • Discuss any additional procedures, like arm liposuction, that might complement the arm lift (brachioplasty).
  • Confirm the surgery schedule and finalize any necessary deposits, which are 10% of the total surgery fee.
  • Discuss and understand post-operative care instructions. You will need to use a compression garment for 1-2 months to manage swelling and bruising.
Day 3: Surgery Day
  • Arrive at the clinic for the scheduled arm lift (brachioplasty) and any additional procedures like liposuction.
  • The surgery involves incisions on the lower part of the arms, from the armpit area to the elbow.
  • If general anesthesia is used, you should hire an overnight caregiver for post-operative care.
  • Post-surgery, you may receive deswelling IV injection and oxygen therapy to aid recovery.
Days 4-5: Post-Operative Recovery
  • Expect to stay hospitalized for 2 nights as part of the package. Additional nights can be arranged if necessary.
  • Take prescribed medications to manage pain and prevent infection.
  • Begin wearing the compression garment to support healing and reduce swelling.
  • Utilize services like hair wash and food porridge offered by some clinics to ensure comfort.
Days 6-10: Initial Recovery Phase
  • Attend follow-up appointments at the clinic for monitoring of the surgical site and overall recovery progress.
  • Engage in light activities but avoid strenuous movements to prevent complications.
  • Continue wearing the compression garment as directed by your surgeon.
  • Inquire about additional recovery services like VIP swelling care and recovery injections if offered.
Days 11-14: Stitches Removal and Final Check-Up
  • Return to the clinic for the removal of stitches, typically scheduled between 7-10 days post-surgery.
  • Discuss any concerns or questions with your surgeon during the final check-up.
  • Ensure you have all post-operative instructions and contact information for future queries.
Day 15: Departure from Republic of Korea
  • Ensure all medical documentation and receipts are in order for the tax refund process.
  • Pack necessary medications and compression garments for continued use at home.
  • Contact the clinic if you have any last-minute questions before departure.
  • Head to the airport for your return flight. You should feel confident about your recovery plan and the results of your arm lift (brachioplasty).

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Im Young Min

19 years of experience
  • Dr. Young Min Im uses liposuction-assisted techniques for arm lift (brachioplasty).
  • Trained internationally in South Korea and is a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
  • Board-certified plastic surgeon with a Ph.D. in Plastic Surgery from The Catholic University of Korea.
  • Active member of the Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons and the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
  • Recipient of the Top Brand Award in Beauty and Aesthetic Surgery from LBMA.
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Nam Jae Sung

8 years of experience

Dr. Nam Jae Sung is an otorhinolaryngologist and Clinical Assistant Professor at Sinchon Severance, Yonsei University Medical School. He focuses on nose dissection and surgery. He has received several awards, including the Yonsei University Otorhinolaryngology Award and the Best Academic Presentation Award from the Korean Otorhinolaryngology Society.

Dr. Nam is a member of the Korean Otorhinolaryngology Association, the Korean Society for Facial Plastic Reconstruction, and the Korean Society of Non-Science. He also serves as Vice-Chancellor for the Evaluation Examination for Korean Otorhinolaryngology Majors. This role highlights his leadership and dedication to the field.

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I am very pleased with my choice of this clinic. From the very beginning the communication with the clinic staff was fast and of high quality. I chose from 3 clinics. It was in this clinic that I got the best price and quality service before and after the procedure. I had a second rhinoplasty. The doctor did just a jewellery work with my nose. Very carefully, without much interference, he corrected the flaws from the first surgery I had a couple of years ago in Turkey. I am very happy with the result. My nose is now straight and neat. I was also very pleased with the service at the clinic after the operation. I had all the necessary procedures to reduce the swelling immediately after the operation and then during the week I still came a couple of times for procedures, so the recovery took literally a week. Special thanks to the assistant Joan. She was always in touch and very supportive throughout my stay in Korea. I would highly recommend this clinic for its quality service and professionalism.
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t was a great experience, the doctor was good, but could have been more attentive. The staff are a little curt when it comes to customer service, but the translator Joanne was excellent and very attentive, there was also a very friendly older nurse. And there were also free therapeutic treatments that I really liked. Now I need to wait for the results to give a real assessment of whether the treatment was really good.
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Anonymous • Facelift
United States of America
Oct 5, 2025
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Dr. Im is amazing, he not only is an excellent surgeon but he is also a very kind attentive doctor. The staff are also very attentive and they treat their patients with dedication and respect. I cannot say enough good things about this team!
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Žaneta Majringer • Facial Fat Transfer
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Apr 26, 2025
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By far the most attentive care I have EVER gotten in medicine—again, thanks especially to Joanne, who even walked me back to my hotel across the street post-op
One would fear that flying to a foreign country where you don’t know the language would be stressful and scary. Not only did the staff (Joanne <3!) make that all a cakewalk, the clinic’s aftercare was top notch, they really went above and beyond for me. And I am NOT an easy patient—I need to know every chemical in the anesthesia, I negotiate different antibiotics, make them go over my 21 daily supplements, etc—I kept them BUSY and was shown nothing but continual grace and warmth, and was always responded to promptly. By far the most attentive care I have EVER gotten in medicine—again, thanks especially to Joanne, who even walked me back to my hotel across the street post op. As for the surgery outcome, I didn’t even need a Tylenol it was that painless, I was able to walk around and enjoy Seoul every day after my mini lift, and although I’m still swollen at just under two weeks out, I already look ten years younger and am loving what I’m seeing. Dr. Park knows what he is doing, he’s done 3000+ facelifts (yes I asked), he has superb attention to detail, a true artist’s hand, and is a friendly and gentlemanly doctor!
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Anonymous • Liposuction (5 body areas)
Hong Kong
May 25, 2025
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I’m so touched by their attitude and thoughtfulness, especially after my surgery
All medical staff and the doctor were wonderful throughout my treatment journey. Nurses were very kind, attentive and very thoughtful. I’m so touched by their attitude and thoughtfulness, especially after my surgery. Nurse Joanne and Nurse Jenny accompanied me back to the hotel, bought necessities for me and even gave me an umbrella because it was going to be a rainy weekend. Kept in touch with me even in the weekend to check up on me. Thank you!
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Brittany Le • Otoplasty (ear surgery)
United States of America
Mar 28, 2025
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I give Saero Plastic Surgery a 5 because they exceeded my expectations
Dr. Pak is very knowledgeable and professional. It has been over a week sonce my surgery and see.s that everything is healing well. He prescribed a pack of antibiotics and pain killers for me to take for 5 days. The medication worked great because I was at a very minimal pain. His staff walked me through everything I needed from the US to Korea. I felt confident that I was in good hands and I was. The interpreter did a great good Interpreting everything I needed to ask the doctor and addressed all my concerns. I give Saero Plastic Surgery a 5 because they exceeded my expectations. Definitely recommend to everyone.
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Anonymous • Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)
Australia
Feb 8, 2024
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Now two months after surgery, I am quite happy with the shape of my new eyelids
The medical team members are so friendly and helpful. Although I speak zero Korean, I can sense their passion and empathy, which dramatically reduced my anxiety to go through the surgery. They are very supportive from the right beginning to the end when I left Seoul. And big thanks to the assistance from Yena, who provides detailed before and after care instructions rather than just working as an interpreter. Now two months after surgery, I am quite happy with the shape of my new eyelids. They look much younger and alert.
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Anonymous • Otoplasty (ear surgery)
Australia
Mar 1, 2025
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My Surgeon was amazing as were my translator and also the staff at the clinic
My Surgeon was amazing as were my translator and also the staff at the clinic. I would definitely recommend this clinic as everyone there were very friendly and made you feel comfortable and welcome considering I was from another country. Thank you, thank you all soooo much for taking care of myself and making my daughter feel comfortable aswell💜💜💜
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Anonymous • Facelift
Chile
Nov 16, 2024
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The experience for me, in general, was excellent, I would go back to the Dr
I was very pleased with the attention I received from the first day I arrived at the clinic. The interpreter was able to communicate perfectly to the surgeon what I wanted to be done and what my expectations were. I loved the hospitality of the Medical Team, all very attentive, very concerned about whether I was feeling well or not, reminding me of my check-ups, cleaning, suture removal, giving me all the information for the post-operative period, giving me light and oxygen therapy sessions to improve and accelerate the results of my recovery. The clinic is located in a very central place in Gangnam, it is easy to get there. It is very close to the flat that the clinic provides during your stay until the first check-up. The clinic is spacious, well-lit, very clean, with flexible opening hours for post-operative care. The real estate is very comfortable, they have coffee and tea so that you can help yourself. And, they don't keep you waiting. Everything works as scheduled. And, additionally, they provided me with help on how to get around the city, how to get to the tourist attractions, to the shops where they sell skin care products, etc. The experience for me, in general, was excellent, I would go back to the Dr. and I recommend him 100% to those people who are looking for a good clinic where they can have surgery with the full confidence that everything will go very well.
I loved that the Dr. was very patient in understanding exactly what I wanted, thanks to the interpreter I was able to make the Dr. understand everything perfectly. I also liked very much the attention of the medical team that continued to see me the days after the surgery and the warmth and kindness of each one of them. As well as giving me all the instructions I had to follow, they gave me the creams I had to use so that the swelling and bruising would disappear more quickly.
I have nothing to complain about the Clinic, the Dr., the medical team, the interpreter and the care I received before, during and after my surgery. I just think that I should have stayed longer in South Korea to get to see more beautiful places.
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Bookimed made it easy for me to have a person who speaks my language to assist me whenever I had questions about the different alternatives of plastic surgery clinics that I could ask to evaluate me and give me a quote. When I had already decided on the clinic I wanted to go to, the person who assisted me very kindly answered all the questions I had after I had made my choice. She sent me all the information I asked for about the clinic, the background of the Dr. who was going to operate on me, health permits, health registration of the Dr., validity of his professional title, etc. Everything I needed to make sure I made a very informed decision and knew everything about the clinic, the Dr, the place where I would be operated on, where the clinic was located, where I would be staying from the day of the surgery until a week later and, obviously, how much I was going to be charged. There was only one difference with respect to the initial budget, but it was because once I was in the clinic I added a part of my face that had not been contemplated before. But even so, the final price did not increase too much compared to what I was charged at other clinics in South Korea.
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FAQ about Arm lift (brachioplasty) in Republic of Korea

These FAQs come from real patients seeking medical assistance through Bookimed. Answers are given by experienced medical coordinators and trusted clinic representatives.

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.

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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