Forena Clinic
Forena Clinic
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Yeom Jihye
11 years of experience • 14000+ treatments performed
Clinic is certified :
Botox under eyes in the Republic of Korea costs between $15 to $200 on average. Prices primarily vary based on the toxin brand, clinic location, and specific muscle adjustment needed. In the US, similar procedures cost around $1,500 on average. Patients save approximately 93% compared to US prices. These Korean medical costs typically include the consultation and post-injection follow-up appointments.
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| Republic of Korea | Turkey | The USA | |
| Botox under eyes | from $15 | from $139 | from $1,000 |
Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Pre-Operation
Day 3: Botox Procedure
Day 4-7: Post-Operation
Week 1-2: Rehabilitation
Please note that the timeline and procedures may vary depending on individual cases and specific requirements.
Dr. Choi Min Hyub brings specialized expertise in cosmetic procedures, with certifications from top Korean medical associations.
Dr. Yeom specializes in aesthetic procedures with a focus on precision techniques, backed by extensive professional memberships and training.
Dr. Seung‑Hyung Noh is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He has extensive experience in revision surgery for major aesthetic procedures. He is known for managing complex revision cases that call for sound judgment and precise technique.
He earned his medical degree from Hanyang University College of Medicine. He completed training in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Hanyang University Hospital. He also completed a clinical training program at Columbia University in New York.
His approach puts safety, balance, and natural results first. He avoids overtreatment and uses the least necessary intervention. He is a full member of major Korean plastic surgery societies, including KSPRS.
Board-certified dermatologist and anti-aging specialist with over a decade of clinical and research leadership at BIOFACE Clinic.
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 |
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