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Dr. Im Young Min is the board-certified chief physician at VG Plastic Surgery in Seoul. He specializes in facial and body procedures, with a focus on natural, balanced outcomes. Dr. Im has appeared on the TV show Dream Come True.
VG Plastic Surgery is a KOIHA-accredited clinic serving 1,000 patients each year from 47 countries. Specialties include eye surgery, rhinoplasty, facial contouring, facelifts, breast surgery, and body liposuction.
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Dr. Kim Young Eun is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic. He chairs the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS). Dr. Kim also leads the Research Society for Eye Surgery as chairman. He graduated from Yonsei University, one of South Korea's top medical schools.
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Dr. Son Yu Ri is a plastic surgery specialist. She has worked at Kangdong Sungsim Hospital and Seoul Medical Center. She is a member of several professional groups, such as the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, the Korean Society of Breast Plastic Surgeons, and the Korean Association of Clinical Plastic Surgeons.
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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 |
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Popular resorts | Gangwon-do, Gyeongju, Boseong, Jeju |
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