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Breast Augmentation with Tear Drop Implants in the Republic of Korea typically costs from _op_946_price_from_ to _op_946_price_to_. Prices depend on the chosen implant brand, clinic prestige, and surgeon expertise. In the US, similar procedures cost around _price_compare_US_average_ on average. Patients save around _price_percent_discount_% compared to the US. Most packages in South Korea include pre-operative tests, anesthesia, surgeon fees, and post-operative compression garments.

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Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a clinic with specialized accreditations like KOIHA or KAHF ensures high safety standards. VG Plastic Surgery and JK Plastic Surgery Center demonstrate this with high-tech operating rooms. While Gangnam clinics like SAERO Plastic Surgery offer prestige, they provide experienced specialists. Some top-tier centers in Seoul have performed over 85,000 procedures, offering immense collective expertise. For the best value, look for clinics that bundle 3D imaging into the initial quote.

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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.

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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.

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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:

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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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:

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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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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.

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