Medical Tourism in South Korea
The world's capital of plastic surgery — Seoul clinic prices, safety checks, English support and recovery planning.
South Korea at a Glance
Facelift
Double eyelid surgery
Rhinoplasty
Hospital quality
Gangnam: Global Plastic Surgery Capital
Seoul's Gangnam district has the highest concentration of plastic surgery clinics in the world. Korean plastic surgeons are internationally renowned for their precision and aesthetic sense. The country performs more cosmetic procedures per capita than any other nation. Advanced techniques like V-line jaw surgery, double eyelid surgery, and non-surgical rhinoplasty originated in Korea. All-inclusive packages with hotel, interpreter, and post-op care make Korea a top choice for cosmetic tourism.
💡 Reference prices: Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) $5,000 (save 60%) · Double Eyelid Surgery $2,500 (save 50%) · Facelift $6,000 (save 45%) · Cardiac Surgery $35,000 (save 75%)
Reference averages only — not tied to any single hospital below. Actual prices vary by hospital, surgeon, and whether the package is all-inclusive. Always confirm with a written quote.
Top Hospitals in South Korea
19 of 19 hospitals📖 How Booking Works (General Guide)
- 1 Pick a hospital below and open its official site via “Get Free Quote”.
- 2 Send your medical history / X-rays and describe the procedure you need.
- 3 Receive an itemized quote and doctor details, typically within 24–72 hours.
- 4 Confirm dates, pay any deposit, and request a visa invitation letter if needed.
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Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
📍 Seongnam, South Korea
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📋 Booking Steps for this hospital
- 1 Visit https://www.snubh.org/english
- 2 Contact international patient services via phone +82-31-787-7000 or email webmaster@snubh.org
- 3 Submit patient information and medical records
- 4 Receive appointment confirmation within 24-48 hours
Opens the hospital's official site — mention TripMedRank when you enquire.
Wooridul Spine Hospital
📍 Seoul, South Korea
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📋 Booking Steps for this hospital
- 1 Visit https://www.wooridul.co.kr/english
- 2 Contact international patient services via phone +82-2-513-8100 or email info@wooridul.or.kr
- 3 Submit patient information and medical records
- 4 Receive appointment confirmation within 24-48 hours
Opens the hospital's official site — mention TripMedRank when you enquire.
Asan Medical Center
📍 Seoul, South Korea
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📋 Booking Steps for this hospital
- 1 Visit https://www.amc.seoul.kr/asan/lang/eng/main.do
- 2 Contact international patient services via phone +82-2-3010-3114 or email amchealth@amc.seoul.kr
- 3 Submit patient information and medical records
- 4 Receive appointment confirmation within 24-48 hours
Opens the hospital's official site — mention TripMedRank when you enquire.
Catholic University Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
📍 Seoul, South Korea
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📋 Booking Steps for this hospital
- 1 Visit https://www.cmcseoul.or.kr/eng
- 2 Contact international patient services via phone +82-2-2258-5800 or email foreignpatients@cmcseoul.or.kr
- 3 Submit patient information and medical records
- 4 Receive appointment confirmation within 24-48 hours
Opens the hospital's official site — mention TripMedRank when you enquire.
CHA Gangnam Medical Center
📍 Seoul (Gangnam), South Korea
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📋 Booking Steps for this hospital
- 1 Visit https://gangnam.chamc.co.kr/en/Main.cms
- 2 Contact international patient services via phone +82-2-3468-3000 or email international@chamc.co.kr
- 3 Submit patient information and medical records
- 4 Receive appointment confirmation within 24-48 hours
Opens the hospital's official site — mention TripMedRank when you enquire.
Gangnam Severance Hospital
📍 Seoul (Gangnam), South Korea
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📋 Booking Steps for this hospital
- 1 Visit https://gs.iseverance.com/eng
- 2 Contact international patient services via phone +82-2-2019-3000 or email severance@yuhs.ac
- 3 Submit patient information and medical records
- 4 Receive appointment confirmation within 24-48 hours
Opens the hospital's official site — mention TripMedRank when you enquire.
Samsung Medical Center
📍 Seoul, South Korea
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📋 Booking Steps for this hospital
- 1 Submit inquiry via website or email (medical records, photos for cosmetic)
- 2 Assigned personal medical coordinator
- 3 Medical evaluation by specialist (48-72 hours)
- 4 Video consultation (optional)
- 5 Receive treatment plan and package quote
- 6 Confirm and pay deposit
- 7 Receive visa invitation letter
- 8 Apply for medical visa (C-3-3)
- 9 Book flights, inform hospital
- 10 Airport pickup arranged (VIP service)
- 11 Hotel or hospital accommodation
- 12 Pre-procedure consultation and tests
- 13 Treatment/surgery
- 14 Post-op care and recovery
- 15 Follow-up appointments
- 16 Telemedicine follow-up after return
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Seoul National University Hospital
📍 Seoul, South Korea
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📋 Booking Steps for this hospital
- 1 Visit https://www.snuh.org/global/en/main.do
- 2 Contact international patient services via phone +82-2-2072-2114 or email snuh@snuh.org
- 3 Submit patient information and medical records
- 4 Receive appointment confirmation within 24-48 hours
Opens the hospital's official site — mention TripMedRank when you enquire.
Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
📍 Seoul, South Korea
Specialties:
📋 Booking Steps for this hospital
- 1 Visit https://www.cmcseoul.or.kr/eng
- 2 Contact international patient services via phone +82-2-2258-5800 or email foreignpatients@cmcseoul.or.kr
- 3 Submit patient information and medical records
- 4 Receive appointment confirmation within 24-48 hours
Opens the hospital's official site — mention TripMedRank when you enquire.
Severance Hospital
📍 Seoul, South Korea
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📋 Booking Steps for this hospital
- 1 Visit https://sev.severance.healthcare/sev/index.do
- 2 Contact international patient services via phone +82-2-2228-5800 or email severance@yuhs.ac
- 3 Submit patient information and medical records
- 4 Receive appointment confirmation within 24-48 hours
Opens the hospital's official site — mention TripMedRank when you enquire.
Chonnam National University Hospital
📍 Gwangju, South Korea
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📋 Booking Steps for this hospital
- 1 Visit https://www.cnuh.com
- 2 Contact international patient services via phone or email
- 3 Submit patient information and medical records
- 4 Receive appointment confirmation within 24-48 hours
Opens the hospital's official site — mention TripMedRank when you enquire.
Ewha Womans University Medical Center
📍 Seoul, South Korea
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📋 Booking Steps for this hospital
- 1 Visit https://www.eumc.ac.kr/en
- 2 Contact international patient services via phone +82-2-2650-5114 or email international@eumc.ac.kr
- 3 Submit patient information and medical records
- 4 Receive appointment confirmation within 24-48 hours
Opens the hospital's official site — mention TripMedRank when you enquire.
Korea University Anam Hospital
📍 Seoul, South Korea
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📋 Booking Steps for this hospital
- 1 Visit https://www.kumc.or.kr/en
- 2 Contact international patient services via phone +82-2-920-5114 or email webmaster@kumc.or.kr
- 3 Submit patient information and medical records
- 4 Receive appointment confirmation within 24-48 hours
Opens the hospital's official site — mention TripMedRank when you enquire.
Pusan National University Hospital
📍 Busan, South Korea
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📋 Booking Steps for this hospital
- 1 Visit https://www.pnuh.or.kr/english
- 2 Contact international patient services via phone +82-51-254-0192 or email
- 3 Submit patient information and medical records
- 4 Receive appointment confirmation within 24-48 hours
Opens the hospital's official site — mention TripMedRank when you enquire.
Gachon University Gil Medical Center
📍 Incheon, South Korea
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📋 Booking Steps for this hospital
- 1 Visit https://www.gilhospital.com/eng
- 2 Contact international patient services via phone +82-32-460-3114 or email global@gilhospital.com
- 3 Submit patient information and medical records
- 4 Receive appointment confirmation within 24-48 hours
Opens the hospital's official site — mention TripMedRank when you enquire.
Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital
📍 Seoul, South Korea
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📋 Booking Steps for this hospital
- 1 Visit https://www.hallym.or.kr/
- 2 Contact international patient services via phone or email
- 3 Submit patient information and medical records
- 4 Receive appointment confirmation within 24-48 hours
Opens the hospital's official site — mention TripMedRank when you enquire.
Hanyang University Hospital
📍 Seoul, South Korea
Specialties:
📋 Booking Steps for this hospital
- 1 Visit https://www.hyumc.com/
- 2 Contact international patient services via phone or email
- 3 Submit patient information and medical records
- 4 Receive appointment confirmation within 24-48 hours
Opens the hospital's official site — mention TripMedRank when you enquire.
Kyung Hee University Hospital
📍 Seoul, South Korea
Specialties:
📋 Booking Steps for this hospital
- 1 Visit https://www.khmc.or.kr/eng
- 2 Contact international patient services via phone +82-2-958-8114 or email international@khmc.or.kr
- 3 Submit patient information and medical records
- 4 Receive appointment confirmation within 24-48 hours
Opens the hospital's official site — mention TripMedRank when you enquire.
Konkuk University Medical Center
📍 Seoul, South Korea
Specialties:
📋 Booking Steps for this hospital
- 1 Visit https://www.kuh.ac.kr/eng
- 2 Contact international patient services via phone +82-2-2030-5114 or email webmaster@kuh.ac.kr
- 3 Submit patient information and medical records
- 4 Receive appointment confirmation within 24-48 hours
Opens the hospital's official site — mention TripMedRank when you enquire.
📖 Travel, Visa & Recovery Guide for South Korea ▾
🧳 Travel Tips for South Korea
Visa Requirements
Medical visa (C-3-3) for 90 days. US, Canada, EU citizens often visa-free for tourism. Hospital provides invitation letter if needed.
Best Area
Gangnam district (Seoul) has highest concentration of plastic surgery clinics. Samsung Medical Center and Asan nearby.
Currency & Payments
Korean Won (KRW). Rate: ~1,300 KRW per USD. Credit cards widely accepted. Hospitals accept wire transfer, cards.
Transportation
Incheon Airport (ICN) main hub. Excellent subway system. Kakao Taxi app available. Hospitals provide airport pickup.
Accommodation
Gangnam hotels $80-200/night. Medical tourism packages often include accommodation. Recovery hotels with nurse visits available.
Culture & Language
Korean official language. Medical tourism staff speak English, Chinese, Japanese, Russian. Very safe and clean country.
✨ Korean Medical Tourism Packages
All-Inclusive Packages
Most clinics offer packages including: surgery, 5-7 night hotel, interpreter, airport transfer, post-op care, medications ($8,000-$25,000).
Korean Spa Recovery
Jjimjilbang (Korean spa) culture perfect for gentle recovery. Many packages include spa access, massage, traditional treatments.
Medical + Tourism
Combine treatment with exploring Seoul (K-pop, palaces, shopping). DMZ tours, Jeju Island add-ons available during recovery.
South Korea Medical Tourism: FAQ
How much does plastic surgery cost in South Korea?
Double eyelid surgery costs $2,000–$4,000, rhinoplasty $4,000–$8,000, and facelifts $8,000–$15,000 in Seoul — 30–50% below US prices at high-volume specialty clinics.
Is South Korea good for medical tourism?
Yes. Korea combines Newsweek-ranked hospitals such as Samsung Medical Center with the world's highest cosmetic-surgery volume per capita, plus government-licensed medical tourism agencies.
Do clinics in Seoul speak English?
Major hospitals and Gangnam clinics have English-speaking coordinators, and the government's Medical Korea program certifies interpreters for consultations and consent forms.
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This same procedure in the USA would typically cost $3,600-$4,800(procedure only, excluding travel). You could save $1,250+ even with all travel expenses.
* Estimates are approximate and may vary based on hospital, surgeon experience, and specific case complexity. Always request detailed quotes from hospitals before booking.