Dr. Park Young Kyu has performed 900+ septoplasty procedures over _doctor_6794_years_, with expertise in both functional and aesthetic nasal surgery. The procedure may cost around $2,209–$3,125, typically covering consultation, CT scan, and surgery. A summa cum laude graduate and adjunct professor, Dr. Park holds memberships in ISAPS and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. SAERO Plastic Surgery specializes exclusively in plastic surgery procedures in Seoul's Gangnam district.
SAERO Plastic Surgery is a Gangnam-based clinic with over 24 years of experience. It focuses exclusively on plastic surgery for adults from five continents. The clinic is led by a single specialist overseeing every procedure.
Dr. Nam Jae Sung has performed 1,100+ nasal surgeries over _doctor_3866_years_ as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Yonsei University. Septoplasty may cost around 3,000,000 KRW with advance booking – typically covering surgery, anesthesia, deswelling treatments, and follow-up. The clinic holds Korean healthcare accreditation and specializes in closed technique procedures with no external scars.
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.
Dr. Yoon Eul-sik brings _doctor_426_years_ of plastic surgery expertise, with specialized focus on septoplasty procedures. The surgery at JK Plastic Surgery Center may cost around 3,000,000 KRW, typically covering consultation, lab tests, the procedure itself, and post-op care. The clinic boasts KAHF accreditation and maintains a 20-year accident-free record. Dr. Yoon holds memberships in both Korean and American plastic surgery societies, with training in advanced techniques.
JK Plastic Surgery Center is a Seoul-based clinic focused on cosmetic surgery and anti-aging with stem cells. It treats over 6,000 medical tourists each year and has performed 85,000+ plastic procedures in its 20-year history.
NAEUN HOSPITAL is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Incheon, Republic of Korea, a 40-minute drive from Incheon International Airport. The hospital specializes in urology, mammology, medical check-ups and stem cell therapy, offering treatments such as herniated disc surgery, breast tumor removal, treatment of uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts, and kidney stone removal. It also operates three health screening centers located in different districts of the city.
NAEUN HOSPITAL serves both adults and children, treating 500,000 patients every year. Patients visit the clinic most often from Asia, the USA, Canada, Australia and Russian-speaking countries.
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Seoul Miz Hospital is a private women's health center in Seoul treating 200,000 patients each year. Its main specialties include obstetrics, gynecology, aesthetic medicine, and mammology. The hospital uses a Da Vinci surgical system for minimally invasive procedures.
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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Severance Hospital is a JCI-accredited multidisciplinary center performing septoplasty procedures. The surgery may cost between $3,200 and $4,600. The hospital serves 1.6 million outpatients annually and includes specialized otolaryngology services.
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Banobagi Clinic specializes in combined septoplasty and aesthetic rhinoplasty, performing 2,000 annual procedures in Seoul. The septoplasty with overall reduction rhinoplasty typically costs around $7,380 (KRW 7.44M) – covering the combined procedure, 1–2 days hospitalization, and follow-up during the 10-day recommended stay. The clinic's surgeons are Seoul National University graduates with rigorous training in facial restructuring. As the official center for 'Let Me In', the facility maintains high-volume Asian rhinoplasty expertise.
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Chung-Ang University Hospital is a Seoul-based hospital recognized by Newsweek among the World's Best Hospitals in 2022. Its strongest specialties are neurology, dentistry, and weight loss surgery. English-speaking medical staff treat patients from the US, Canada, and the UK.
Chung-Ang University Hospital is a Seoul-based hospital recognized by Newsweek among the World's Best Hospitals in 2022. Its strongest specialties are neurology, dentistry, and weight loss surgery. English-speaking medical staff treat patients from the US, Canada, and the UK.
Board-certified plastic surgeon recognized with the 'Top Resident Award' for exceptional clinical skills. Dr. Park specializes in septoplasty at SAERO Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Park Young Kyu is a plastic surgeon at SAERO Plastic Surgery in Seoul. He graduated summa cum laude from Hallym University. Dr. Park earned the Top Medical Resident award from the Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons. He currently serves as an adjunct professor at Gangnam Sacred Heart Hospital.
SAERO Plastic Surgery is a Gangnam-based clinic with over 24 years of experience. It focuses exclusively on plastic surgery for adults from five continents. The clinic is led by a single specialist overseeing every procedure.
Dr. Park Sangwook is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in facial procedures, with extensive experience in septoplasty at VG Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Park Sangwook is a board-certified plastic surgeon and the Director of VG Plastic Surgery in Seoul. He completed his residency at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital. He specializes in rhinoplasty and facial contouring. The doctor previously served as a Director at DA Plastic Surgery Clinic.
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.
Specialized in nose and facial plastic surgery, Dr. Kim Sung Sik brings expertise to septoplasty at JK Plastic Surgery Center.
Dr. Kim Sung Sik is a plastic surgeon at the JK Plastic Surgery Center in Seoul. He specializes in facial contouring, anti-aging, and rhinoplasty. Dr. Kim completed his residency and internship at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital. He holds a postgraduate degree in plastic surgery from the Catholic University Medical School.
JK Plastic Surgery Center is a Seoul-based clinic focused on cosmetic surgery and anti-aging with stem cells. It treats over 6,000 medical tourists each year and has performed 85,000+ plastic procedures in its 20-year history.
Dr. Kim Han Gyeol is an otolaryngologist at VG Plastic Surgery in Seoul. He specializes in both functional and cosmetic rhinoplasty. Dr. Kim ranked first in the 2016 ENT Residency In-Training Examination. He focuses on techniques like radiofrequency ablation for less invasive turbinoplasty.
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.
Dr. Koh Eunseok is an otolaryngologist (ENT) who specializes in rhinoplasty and functional rhinoplasty. He graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine.
\nHe is a member of the Korean Medical Association, the Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the Korean Rhinologic Society, and the Korean Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is also a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS).
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\nCredentials: MMed, Hanyang University. PhD in Medicine, Wonkwang University. Fellowship training at the Medical College of Georgia and The Ohio State University College of Medicine (USA). Former Chief, Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Eulji Hospital. Former Professor, College of Medicine, Hanyang University.
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URBAN Plastic Surgery is a Seoul clinic seeing about 8,000 patients each year. It focuses on facial surgery, breast augmentation, and body contouring. The team includes three plastic surgeons and a multilingual support staff.
Dr. Nam Jae Sung is an ENT and facial plastic surgeon specializing in nose-related conditions. He is a graduate of the Yonsei University Medical School. Dr. Nam held appointments as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Otorhinolaryngology at Shinchon Severance. He treats patients for conditions like a deviated septum and nasal polyps.
Bookimed is a pediatric medical center in Turkey that treats 20,000 children each year. Its core specialties are neurosurgery, orthopedics, and cardiology.
Why do patients choose the Republic of Korea for septoplasty (deviated septum surgery)?
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\n\nBookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a specialized center in Seoul offers significant value beyond the base price. Hospitals like JK Plastic Surgery Center maintain 100% success rates over 20 years of history. For complex cases, JCI-accredited facilities like Severance Hospital provide AI-driven diagnostics and multi-specialty safety. High-volume clinics often bundle luxury accommodations and multilingual coordination, ensuring seamless recovery for international travelers.
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\n\tThe septoplasty price usually includes:\n\t
\n\tSome clinics provide the package which already includes accommodation, transfer, language assistance.\n\t
\n\tTo know what septoplasty cost includes, request to Bookimed.\n\t
\nLaser septoplasty\n\t
\n\tThe correction of a deviated septum is carried out applying high temperatures. Surgeons indicate a laser correction to patients with:\n\t
\n\tAdvantage: a laser septoplasty does not need incisions that is why during and after the procedure there is no bleeding. The recovery goes faster than after the surgical correction.\n\t
\n\tDisadvantage: a laser may influence only a cartilage tissue, so a procedure is not indicated for people with bone deformations.\n\t
\n\tEndoscopic septoplasty\n\t
\n\tThe operation is processed in an endonasal way, without incision. During the endoscopic septoplasty, a doctor uses a special tube with a backlight and camera which transmits the image to the monitor. A doctor inserts it in the nasal cavity together with special instruments to correct the septum.Advantages: a procedure allows correcting severe defects. No visible scars remain in a patient after an endoscopic septoplasty.\n\t
\n\tDisadvantage: this is a surgical operation, and small bleeding can occur after it. As a result, the recovery goes slower than after laser septoplasty.\n\t
\n\tSurgical deviated septum correction (traditional septoplasty)\n\t
\n\tThe procedure is performed through the external skin incision. A doctor peels the mucous membrane off the cartilage and bone tissues to correct them:\n\t
\n\tAdvantages: a procedure allows correcting defects of any complexity.\n\t
\n\tDisadvantage: a recovery after the surgical septoplasty lasts longer than after the non-surgical one.\n\t
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\n\tThe preparation for the deviated septum surgery includes:\n\t
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\n\tThe intervention is performed under local anesthesia with sedation or under general anesthesia. It depends on the stage of the defect and correction type. The average duration of the procedure is 1 hour.\n\t
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\n\tAfter septoplasty, a patient stays in the hospital for 1 night. The number and frequency of postoperative consultations are determined individually for each patient by a doctor. The average stay in the country after the procedure is 5-10 days.\n\t
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Bookimed Expert Insight: While septoplasty is functional, top Korean clinics like JK Plastic Surgery Center or VG Plastic Surgery often use high-definition digital imaging during consultations. This helps confirm that your internal correction won't accidentally collapse support. It also ensures you aren't paying for aesthetic changes you didn't request.
Patient Consensus: Patients emphasize confirming in writing that the procedure is septoplasty only to avoid unwanted cosmetic shifts. Real results are best judged through photos taken at least 8 weeks post-surgery after all swelling clears.
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Bookimed Expert Insight: South Korean clinics like JK Plastic Surgery Center and VG Plastic Surgery often use advanced no-packing techniques. Our data shows this significantly improves patient comfort during the critical first 72 hours. While global recovery stays the same, Korean-treated patients often report starting saline rinses earlier for faster clearance.
Patient Consensus: The first week is the most challenging due to mouth breathing and congestion. Many travelers recommend staying in Seoul for 10 days before flying home to ensure safe splint removal.
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Bookimed Expert Insight: Data from major centers like Severance Hospital show that ENT departments often secure higher insurance approval rates than plastic surgery clinics. While specialized clinics like JK Plastic Surgery focus on aesthetics, choosing a multidisciplinary hospital ensures your functional records meet strict NHI audit standards for reimbursement.
Patient Consensus: Patients emphasize requesting separate billing for `septorhinoplasty` bundles to ensure the functional portion qualifies for coverage. Many recommend using the NHI app for pre-approval to confirm exact co-payment limits before the procedure.
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Bookimed Expert Insight: While basic septoplasty takes 2 weeks, patients often combine it with rhinoplasty at clinics like JK Plastic Surgery Center. These combined functional and cosmetic cases typically extend the recovery timeline to 3 or 4 weeks. If breathing issues are your priority, ensure the clinic has a dedicated otolaryngologist on staff.
Patient Consensus: Travelers recommend staying in Gangnam or near your clinic for the first week. The initial 5 days involve significant swelling and drainage, making proximity to the surgeon vital for peace of mind.
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Bookimed Expert Insight: While university hospitals like Severance are the gold standard for complex functional issues, specialized private clinics in Gangnam often provide faster access for international patients. Clinics like JK Plastic Surgery Center have served over 6,000 medical tourists, reflecting a high volume of experience with non-resident needs.
Patient Consensus: Patients recommend insisting on pre-operative CT scans to ensure precise correction. Many suggest preparing for peak swelling on day three by having saline sprays and a humidifier ready.
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