SAERO Plastic Surgery
The cost of nipple reduction in South Korea typically ranges from $1,000 to $2,300. Prices vary depending on the clinic, the surgeon’s experience, the complexity of the procedure, and whether local or general anesthesia is used. In the United States, the average cost is $6,000 (per ASPS). This means nipple reduction in South Korea can be about 73% less than in the U.S.
South Korean clinics usually include the surgeon’s fee, local anesthesia, pre-op assessment, post-op medications, and follow-up visits in the price. In the U.S., the price often covers only the surgeon’s fee, with extra charges for anesthesia, facility, and aftercare. Always confirm what’s included with your chosen clinic.
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| Nipple reduction | da $1,000 | da $1,600 | da $4,500 |
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Dr. Im Young Min, a board-certified plastic surgeon, specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive facial procedures at VG Plastic Surgery in Seoul.
Dr. Nam Jae Sung specializes in nipple reduction at VG Plastic Surgery, with a strong academic background from Yonsei University.
Board-certified surgeon with leadership roles in Korean plastic surgery societies – Dr. Kim specializes in precision procedures at Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic.
Specializes exclusively in plastic surgery with a focus on breast procedures at Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic.
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 |
Healthcare is the key development sector of the Korean government. The Korean authorities are convinced that care for the citizens' health should be an absolute priority of state policy and spend about 1 billion a year for medical tourists attraction.
According to Mark Britnell, hospitals dominate the health system. 94% of hospitals are privately owned.
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.
Today, South Korea has visa-free agreements with 112 states. None visa is required for stays under 90 days or less. To stay longer in this country, you need a visa. What states need a visa for treatment in South Korea and what countries can cross the border free and easy read here.
Visas for travel to South Korea require a number of documents. The necessary papers can be submitted 90 days before the planned departure. Lists of documents includes:
According to ASPS statistics, 17.7 mln cosmetic surgeries and 5.8 mln reconstructive procedures have been performed in 2018. Among cosmetic procedures the most popular are:
Tumor removal, laceration repair, maxillofacial surgery, scar revision, hand surgery are the most common operations in the context of reconstructive surgery.