Free guide for Americans

Korean plastic surgery —
the real numbers

Unsponsored. No clinic affiliations. Built from public data, Reddit threads, and what foreigners actually pay once they land in Gangnam.

No email required No referral fees Updated 2026 US-specific
50–75%
cheaper than US for facial procedures
20–30%
foreigner surcharge if you don't know the tricks
1,800+
clinics registered in UNNI app

Section 01

What procedures actually cost

Korean prices include surgery, anesthesia, facility, and standard follow-ups. US prices are surgeon fee only — hospital and anesthesia are extra.

ProcedureUS averageKorea averageYou save
Rhinoplasty (nose)$11,500$4,500~$7,000
Facelift (full SMAS)$18,500$8,000~$10,500
Double eyelid$4,500$1,650~$2,850
Liposuction (1 area)$6,000$3,500~$2,500
Breast augmentation$12,000$6,000~$6,000
Botox (3 areas)$1,500$240~$1,260
Filler (3 syringes)$2,700$540~$2,160
Rejuran + skin package$2,800$900~$1,900
The foreigner markup problem Clinics legally charge non-Koreans 20–30% more, especially if you request photo privacy. Screenshot listed UNNI prices before your consultation and reference them explicitly. KHIDI-registered clinics must provide itemized quotes — insist on one.

Section 02

Skincare & non-surgical

No surgery. No downtime. Same FDA-cleared devices as the US — at 60–80% less. Click a treatment to see what it does and what it costs.

How to book in Seoul Search Creatrip.com/en → Beauty & Clinics. Message any clinic on KakaoTalk in English — most reply same day. Walk-ins possible but book 1–2 weeks ahead for popular spots.

Section 03

Total trip cost calculator

See your real all-in number — surgery, flights, hotel, food — versus doing it at home.

US total cost
surgery fee · your city
Korea all-in
surgery + flights + hotel + food
Net saving
vs. staying home

* Flights: $1,200 West Coast, $1,500 East Coast. Food + local transport: $70/day. Savings grow significantly when combining two or more procedures.


Section 04

Recovery timeline + visa checklist

Select your procedure to see a day-by-day recovery guide, then work through the visa and admin checklist below.

Visa & admin checklist

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Section 05

What type of clinic fits you?

4 questions. No email. Tells you which category of Gangnam clinic matches your situation.


Section 06

Questions Americans actually ask


Recommended services

Vetted help for your Korea trip

These are independent services Americans have used to navigate Korea's medical system. We may earn a small referral fee if you book — it doesn't affect pricing for you, and we only list services worth recommending.

Concierge coordination
Beauty Hopper
English-speaking coordinators who handle airport pickup, clinic scheduling, in-person translation, and post-op logistics. Popular with solo travelers.
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Clinic finder
DocFinder Korea
Government-certified medical tourism agency. Matches you with verified clinics and guarantees you receive the same pricing as local Korean patients.
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Clinic directory app
UNNI App
Korea's largest clinic platform, now in English. Browse 1,800+ clinics, read verified reviews, and filter for CCTV-verified operating rooms.
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Disclosure: this page may earn a referral fee from the services above. We only list services we'd genuinely recommend. Your procedure cost is unaffected.