Question 1

What should you know about South Korea before the trip?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What is the level of medicine in South Korea?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What hotel services are provided here?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Do I need a visa to South Korea?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What documents are required to apply for a visa to South Korea for treatment?

Accepted Answer

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:

ID card
confirmation of online registration and filling out the questionnaire
certificate of income and availability of funds
insurance policy for a stay in South Korea (original and copy)
2 photos (5x6)
visa receipt
booking of flight and hotel
medical opinion about the need for treatment.

Question 6

What are the most popular plastic surgery procedures?

Accepted Answer

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:

breast augmentation
liposuction
rhinoplasty (nose job)
eyelid surgery
tummy tuck.

Tumor removal, laceration repair, maxillofacial surgery, scar revision, hand surgery are the most common operations in the context of reconstructive surgery.

diagnostici
Consultation with a surgeon	$34.7 - $41.64
PET/CT	$1,600

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