Oracle Clinic Cheongdam is a private aesthetic clinic in Seoul treating 25,000 patients each year. Its core specialties are aesthetic medicine, cosmetology, and dermatology. Accredited by the Korean Association for Laser Dermatology and Trichology (KALDAT).
Oracle Clinic Cheongdam is a private aesthetic clinic in Seoul treating 25,000 patients each year. Its core specialties are aesthetic medicine, cosmetology, and dermatology. Accredited by the Korean Association for Laser Dermatology and Trichology (KALDAT).
Dr. Kang Jin Seok brings _doctor_9905_years_ of specialized facial plastic surgery experience with 900+ procedures performed. The forehead lift may cost around 8,000,000 KRW, typically covering the surgery and pre-op consultation. Board-certified and trained at Soonchunhyang University, Dr. Kang offers two surgical approaches – standalone lift or combined with forehead reduction. Wonjin Clinic operates dedicated plastic surgery facilities with extensive international patient experience. Dr. Kang holds memberships in the Korean Societies for Plastic and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic is a Seoul-based plastic surgery center with 20 specialists and over 5,000 patients per year. It specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery and accepts patients from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Gachon University Gil Medical Center is a multidisciplinary hospital, providing medical services of the international level and is a leading hospital not only Korea, but also in Asia. Gil Hospital is located in the heart of Incheon at 1 hour drive from Incheon International Airport.
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Banobagi Clinic is the official medical center of the Asian show Let Me In in Seoul's Gangnam district. It specializes in face and body plastic surgery, stem cell rejuvenation, and hair transplants. Established in 2000, the clinic sees around 2,000 patients annually from the USA, China, Vietnam, and Thailand.
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POP Plastic Surgery is a single-specialty clinic in Seoul focused on facial procedures. Its main specialties are eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, and anti‑aging treatments. The clinic reports a 0% medical accident rate.
POP Plastic Surgery is a single-specialty clinic in Seoul focused on facial procedures. Its main specialties are eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, and anti‑aging treatments. The clinic reports a 0% medical accident rate.
Wooa Plastic Surgery Center is a Seoul-based clinic performing 1,000+ plastic surgeries each year. Patients come from the US, Canada, Australia, and Arab states. The center specializes in plastic surgery for adults only.
Wooa Plastic Surgery Center is a Seoul-based clinic performing 1,000+ plastic surgeries each year. Patients come from the US, Canada, Australia, and Arab states. The center specializes in plastic surgery for adults only.
INIQUÉ Plastic Surgery Clinic is a private aesthetic medicine center in Seoul treating 12,000 patients annually. It specializes in facial plastic surgery, dermatology, and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. Its board-certified surgeons trained at leading Korean university hospitals.
INIQUÉ Plastic Surgery Clinic is a private aesthetic medicine center in Seoul treating 12,000 patients annually. It specializes in facial plastic surgery, dermatology, and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. Its board-certified surgeons trained at leading Korean university hospitals.
Retmus Plastic Surgery is a specialized center in Seoul, South Korea. It focuses on facial contouring, rhinoplasty, and eyelid surgery. The clinic sits in the Gangnam-gu district. Dr. Seung Il Chung leads the practice and holds a PhD. He publishes research in SCI journals.
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\n\nBookimed Expert Insight: Patients often seek these procedures separately. However, Bookimed data shows a strong clinical preference in Seoul for combined surgeries. Performing a lift alongside a reduction counteracts the gravity that can stretch a reduction scar. Clinics like INIQUE serve 12,000+ patients annually. They use this dual approach for long-term results and natural proportions.
\n\nPatient Consensus: Patients in Korea recommend allowing 10–14 days for initial healing and suture removal. Most find the results successfully fix heavy brows and shorten high hairlines. However, some later plan a hair transplant to refine their new hairline's density.
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\n\nBookimed Expert Insight: Many leading Seoul clinics, including SAERO Plastic Surgery, provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This speeds up recovery. This technology helps reduce swelling much faster than standard rest. Patients should choose clinics that offer these specialised post-operative care bundles. This shortens their stay in Korea.
\n\nPatient Consensus: Patients in Korea recommend keeping skincare very basic. They also advise avoiding active ingredients like retinol for several weeks. Many found that staying hydrated and avoiding salty stews significantly reduced morning swelling. They noticed this during their first week.
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\n\nBookimed Expert Insight: Many countries offer brow lifts. However, South Korean surgeons at clinics like AB Plastic Surgery maintain an anaesthetist-to-patient ratio. This is double the industry average. This focus on safety is paired with extreme specialisation. A single doctor often focuses exclusively on facial rejuvenation for over 20 years.
\n\nPatient Consensus: Patients in Republic of Korea report that deep structural lifting provides a refreshed look. It does so without the over-tightened appearance of traditional methods. Most recommend planning for two weeks of rest. This helps manage swelling before returning to work.
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\nBookimed Expert Insight: Data shows a clear trend in Seoul clinics towards high-tech recovery aids. For example, SAERO Plastic Surgery includes hyperbaric oxygen therapy in their A$4,600 packages. This medical-grade treatment accelerates tissue healing. It reduces the significant swelling common in the first two weeks post-surgery.
\nPatient Consensus: The Korea procedure creates a refreshed, gentle expression. It reduces eye fatigue without changing the natural eye shape. Patients report scars are invisible behind the hairline. However, strict hair care rules mean no hair colouring for one month.
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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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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 |
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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