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How Much Does Buccal Fat Extraction Cost in Republic of Korea?

The cost of buccal fat extraction in South Korea typically ranges from $700 to $1,300. Prices can vary based on the clinic, the surgeon’s expertise, and whether the procedure is combined with other facial contouring. In the United States, the average price is $6,000 (per ASPS). This means buccal fat extraction in South Korea can be about 83% less than in the U.S.

South Korean clinics usually include the surgeon’s fee, local anesthesia, pre-op consultation, post-op medications, and follow-up visits in the price. In the U.S., the listed price often covers only the surgeon’s fee, with anesthesia, facility, and aftercare billed separately. Always confirm what’s included with each clinic before booking.

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Buccal Fat Extractionfrom  $746from  $1,937from  $4,500
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Discover the Best Buccal Fat Extraction Clinics in Republic of Korea: 6 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
Clinic is certified :
  • VG Plastic Surgery is chosen by 1,000 patients annually, highlighting its trustworthiness for buccal fat extraction.
  • Patients from Asia, USA, Canada, Australia, and Russian-speaking countries trust this clinic for their surgeries.
  • The clinic offers personalized care, ensuring comfort and satisfaction throughout the buccal fat extraction process.
  • Located in Seoul, the clinic provides easy access for international patients seeking buccal fat extraction.
  • VG Plastic Surgery offers comprehensive support, including post-operative care and assistance with logistics.
4.810 reviews
Price on request
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SAERO Plastic Surgery

SAERO Plastic Surgery

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Park Young Kyu

24 years of experience
5.021 reviews
Price on request
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Returning Plastic Surgery

Returning Plastic Surgery

Republic of Korea, Seoul
Clinic is certified :

Returning Plastic Surgery is a personalized clinic that emphasizes natural and balanced results. The board-certified specialist has extensive clinical experience and ensures patient safety and reliable outcomes using the latest techniques. Through ongoing research and innovation, the clinic maintains high success rates and patient satisfaction.

The Head Surgeon, Dr. Kim Yong-woo, has performed successful facelift procedures on close family members, reflecting his confidence in his expertise and his commitment to treating every patient with the same care and attention.

Based on this expertise and dedication, Returning Plastic Surgery provides medical care and results tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

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Buccal Fat Extraction $1,800
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JK Plastic Surgery Center

JK Plastic Surgery Center

Republic of Korea, Seoul
Clinic is certified :
  • With over 20 years of experience, the clinic is renowned for its expertise in cosmetic procedures.
  • Accredited as the Best Plastic Surgery Center in 2018, ensuring high standards of care.
  • Boasts a 100% success rate for all surgical procedures, highlighting its reliability and safety.
  • Welcome over 6,000 international patients annually, demonstrating its global appeal and trustworthiness.
  • Provides a comprehensive care system with postoperative monitoring and a luxurious recovery environment.
5.09 reviews
Price on request
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Buccal Fat Extraction in Republic of Korea: Your Travel Plan

Day 1: Arrival in Republic of Korea
  • Arrive at the airport. Proceed through customs with your passport and necessary documentation.
  • Check into your pre-booked accommodation. You should choose a place close to the clinic for convenience.
  • Rest and acclimate to the time zone. Avoid alcohol and heavy meals to prepare for the procedure.
  • Contact the clinic to confirm your consultation appointment. Keep the clinic's contact information handy.
Day 2: Pre-Procedure Consultation
  • Attend the scheduled consultation at the clinic. Bring necessary documents and identification.
  • Discuss the buccal fat extraction procedure with the doctor. Review your medical history and submitted photos.
  • The doctor may suggest additional procedures like ACCUSCULPT or Virtue RF needling for enhanced results.
  • Confirm the final treatment plan. Understand the expected outcomes and recovery process.
  • Pay the required deposit, typically 10% of the total surgery fee, to secure your surgery slot.
Day 3: Surgery Day
  • Arrive at the clinic as instructed, usually in the morning.
  • Undergo preoperative laboratory tests and anesthesia preparation.
  • The buccal fat extraction involves oral incisions to remove fat, leaving no visible scars.
  • If planned, additional procedures like mandible Botox or jowl liposuction will be performed.
  • Post-surgery, the nursing team will monitor you. Consider hiring an overnight caregiver if general anesthesia was used.
Day 4: Initial Recovery
  • Rest at your accommodation. Follow the clinic's postoperative care instructions diligently.
  • Take prescribed medications to manage pain and prevent infection. These may cost between 20,000KRW to 200,000KRW.
  • Avoid strenuous activities. Maintain a soft diet to minimize strain on the surgical area.
  • Wear provided compressive masks or garments to help reduce swelling.
Days 5-6: Continued Recovery
  • Attend follow-up appointments at the clinic as scheduled. These visits are crucial for monitoring your healing.
  • Engage in light activities. Avoid heavy lifting or intensive exercise.
  • Continue wearing compressive garments. Attend deswelling laser sessions if included in your package.
  • Stay hydrated and maintain a balanced diet to support recovery.
Day 7: Stitch Removal (if applicable)
  • Return to the clinic for stitch removal, typically scheduled 7-10 days post-surgery.
  • Discuss any concerns or questions with your doctor during this visit.
  • Receive further instructions on care and activities as you continue to heal.
Days 8-9: Final Check-ups
  • Attend final check-up appointments to ensure proper healing and address any remaining concerns.
  • Discuss long-term care and maintenance strategies with your doctor.
  • If you opted for additional treatments like Virtue RF needling, discuss follow-up sessions as needed.
Day 10: Departure
  • Prepare for your return home. Ensure you have all necessary travel documents and that your accommodation is in order.
  • Consider the tax refund program offered by clinics. This may provide a refund of 7-8% of your total surgery fees. Ensure you have your passport for this process.
  • Contact the clinic for any last-minute advice or to confirm future follow-up appointments if necessary.
  • Travel safely. Continue to follow postoperative care instructions during your journey.

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Park Young Kyu

24 years of experience

Dr. Park Young Kyu is a respected plastic surgeon. He specializes in tummy tucks, rhinoplasty, otoplasty, facelifts, liposuction, and blepharoplasty. He graduated summa cum laude from SoonChunHyang University. Dr. Park is also an adjunct professor at the university hospital.

He received the Top Medical Resident award from the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Dr. Park is a member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He serves on several research and steering committees, showing his leadership in the field.

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Minhee Ryu

22 years of experience • 1000+ treatments performed
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Jae Un Lee

22 years of experience
  • Dr. Jae Un Lee uses precise cuts for effective buccal fat extraction techniques.
  • International training includes South Korea and other countries in Asia.
  • Board-Certified Specialist by the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare.
  • Member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.
  • Member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

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Anonymous • Facelift
Chile
Nov 16, 2024
Verified review.
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.
About Bookimed service
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.
SAERO Plastic SurgeryPark Young Kyu
Anonymous • Facelift
United States of America
Oct 5, 2025
Verified review.
Dr
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!
Dr Im
When I was quoted for my surgery initially, it was going to be done in two stages first the face and brow lift with a two night hospitalstay then a brachioplasty one week later with a one night stay. Dr. Im ended up, performing both surgeries together at the same time and I had a two night stay at the hospital, however I don’t think this was long enough. When they discharged me at 9 AM after the second night, I was still very weak and did not feel well and had to sit in the lobby of my hotel for three hours before I got a room. I think it would’ve been a much better experience had they allowed me to stay just a few more hours before discharging me. I felt that Smile was in a very big hurry to get me out. She had even tried to talk me into being discharged the day before which would’ve never worked for me. This was really the only bad experience I had.
About Bookimed service
Good experience, professional communication and responded in a timely manner
VG Plastic SurgeryIm Young Min
Sue Galanius • Facelift
United States of America
Aug 19, 2024
Verified review.
He did a good job on my surgery and I recommend him for anyone seeking plastic surgery in Korea
The beginning of surgery was tough, doing the upper and lower Blepharplasty with shots and some pain reliever in my IV and I needed something a little stronger but I understand how careful the Dr was because I was under full anesthesia the minute the eye surgeries were done. The results are looking amazing and the swelling decreased daily. I’m not sure what oral pain meds I was on after surgery but it was perfect for me because I don’t like to be on very many pain meds and when the meds ended it was the time I usually stop taking any pain meds. I’m pleased with the results I’m seeing so far and it’s only 3 weeks post-op. Lilith and the the girls were amazing, Lilith helped be to the hotel nearby after my 2 day stay at the surgical hospital and she helped me with exchanging my money to pay my hotel bill because my Credit Union was blocking my use of my credit card. I recommend anyone from outside of Korea to make sure they have an account with a larger bank before getting surgery in another country. I can’t say how much I needed and got reassurance from the staff with removal of my stitches and just how conscientious the staff was that I would be as comfortable as possible. Dr Kim Yong Woo always asked if I had any questions and spend the time before and after surgery to make sure all my questions were answered. He did a good job on my surgery and I recommend him for anyone seeking plastic surgery in Korea.
I liked the Bariatric chamber to lie in, It’s a little strange feeling but I could feel it affecting my swelling and it helped the edema and bruising to decrease quickly. Also the staff was so wonderful to help me through uncomfortable procedures of removing of my stitches. I was a little skeptical about being moved right after surgery because I usually have vomited without an oral motion sickness pill but I don’t every remember being moved back to my bed in the hospital and had no nausea so I like the anti-motion sickness med that is given intravenously during surgery.
I don’t have an answer but I needed a stronger pain medication or more pain shots with the Blepharoplasty’s but I’m not sure what the answer is.
About Bookimed service
I talked more about the surgery than using Bookimed but I had a hard time at first using a third party to place a down payment on my surgery but when I looked online how that is the normal procedure for surgical procedures in another country I was assured and unfortunately my bank was making it hard for me because you need a larger bank than a credit union to help get legit payments through so I appreciate the staff at Bookimed being so patient with me because it took almost one week to get the down payment through.
VG Plastic SurgeryKim Yong Woo
Shlomit Tobias • Facelift
Canada
Sep 29, 2024
Verified review.
I felt that I am in good care and all my questions were addressed
For a foreigner, I felt that I am in good care and all my questions were addressed.The whole team were supportive.
About Bookimed service
Every thing went smoothly and all my requests were addressed
SAERO Plastic SurgeryPark Young Kyu
Robert Pettit • Facelift
Mongolia
Apr 28, 2024
Verified review.
My surgery got done very well
My surgery got done very well. However it would have veen good if there were nurses and doctors could speak English. But i had a translator soo all good
Doctor was capable and experienced
Nothing
About Bookimed service
Bookimed.com was the bridge for me. Helpful and quick
VG Plastic Surgery
Mina • Facelift
Morocco
Mar 2, 2024
Verified review.
I would recommend Doctor Im from VG Plastic Surgery to everyone
The surgeon is professional. The staff is kind and available. It was a great experience. I would recommend Doctor Im from VG Plastic Surgery to everyone
Everything
Not everybody speaks English
About Bookimed service
Rapid and efficient
VG Plastic Surgery

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FAQ about Buccal Fat Extraction 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.