How much does plastic surgery cost in Korea?
Plastic surgery in Korea spans a wide range because the procedures do. At 2026 standard self-pay rates, a non-incision double eyelid starts around ₩800,000 (~$519), a full rhinoplasty runs ₩5,000,000–12,000,000, and a full SMAS facelift reaches up to ₩15,000,000 (~$9,740). These figures are starting frameworks, not fixed quotes: the final number is set individually at consultation based on your anatomy, the technique chosen, and the operating surgeon. VAT is already included in every figure, foreign patients pay the same standard rate as domestic patients, and Book Korea Medical adds no markup.
Plastic surgery prices in Korea
Standard self-pay ranges, VAT included. Surgical figures are the widest of any category because technique and surgeon vary so much — treat them as starting frameworks, with the final quote set individually at consultation.
| Procedure | Range (KRW) | Approx. (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Rhinoplasty — full | ₩5,000,000 – ₩12,000,000 | ~$3,247 – $7,792 |
| Rhinoplasty — tip | ₩2,000,000 – ₩4,000,000 | ~$1,299 – $2,597 |
| Double eyelid — incision | ₩1,200,000 – ₩2,500,000 | ~$779 – $1,623 |
| Double eyelid — non-incision | ₩800,000 – ₩1,500,000 | ~$519 – $974 |
| Square jaw reduction | ₩2,500,000 – ₩6,000,000 | ~$1,623 – $3,896 |
| Cheekbone reduction | ₩2,000,000 – ₩7,000,000 | ~$1,299 – $4,545 |
| Facelift — full SMAS | ₩7,000,000 – ₩15,000,000 | ~$4,545 – $9,740 |
| Facial fat grafting — full face | ₩2,800,000 – ₩4,800,000 | ~$1,818 – $3,117 |
| Breast augmentation — silicone | ₩2,800,000 – ₩5,000,000 | ~$1,818 – $3,247 |
Standard self-pay rates, VAT included. USD is approximate at ~₩1,540 = $1 (July 2026). Your written quote is the binding figure.
Compiled from participating-clinic rate cards (incl. RE:BERRY, Kind Global), 2026. KRW is the binding figure.
What sets your plastic surgery price
Technique is the widest driver. Rhinoplasty alone swings from ₩2,000,000–4,000,000 for a tip refinement to ₩5,000,000–12,000,000 for a full structural procedure, because the amount of cartilage work, whether grafts are used, and whether it is a first-time or revision case change the operation entirely. The same logic separates a non-incision double eyelid at ₩800,000–1,500,000 from an incision method at ₩1,200,000–2,500,000.
The operating surgeon and the extent of the work come next. A facelift that addresses the deeper SMAS layer sits at ₩7,000,000–15,000,000, well above a lighter thread or skin-only lift, and bone-contouring work such as square jaw or cheekbone reduction (₩2,000,000–7,000,000) depends on how much reshaping your plan calls for. A senior surgeon in a flagship district may also price above a regional average for the same procedure.
Because surgical ranges are this broad, the figures above are starting frameworks rather than fixed quotes — the final number is set individually at consultation once your anatomy and plan are examined. We send an itemized quote that lists the exact procedure and surgeon plan after a free consultation, so you are comparing like for like.
Where the range sits for your case
Cheaper is not automatically better or worse: within a single procedure the low and high ends usually reflect the extent of the work, not a shortcut. A tip-only rhinoplasty is not a discounted full rhinoplasty — it is a smaller operation, just as facial fat grafting (₩2,800,000–4,800,000) and a full SMAS facelift solve different concerns rather than compete on price.
The honest way to read this table is to match the procedure to your goal first, then the range follows. A free consultation with a KHIDI-registered clinic will tell you which procedure fits your case and give you the exact figure for it, so the trade-off is clear before you decide.
VAT is included — and there is no refund in 2026
Every price above is VAT-inclusive: Korea's 10% value-added tax is already built into the standard self-pay rate.
The foreign-patient VAT refund on cosmetic and aesthetic procedures (Special Tax Treatment Control Act, Articles 107-3 and 107-4) expired on 31 December 2025 and was not extended for 2026. As of 2026 there is nothing to reclaim afterward on a procedure like this — the price you see is your effective, out-of-pocket cost. Be cautious of older listings that still promise a clinic VAT refund for cosmetic treatment.
FAQ
How much is plastic surgery in Korea?
It depends entirely on the procedure. At 2026 standard self-pay rates, a non-incision double eyelid starts around ₩800,000 (~$519), a full rhinoplasty runs ₩5,000,000–12,000,000, and a full SMAS facelift reaches up to ₩15,000,000 (~$9,740), all VAT included. Foreign patients pay the same standard rate, and we add no markup.
Why do Korean plastic surgery prices vary so much?
Because technique and surgeon vary so much. A tip rhinoplasty at ₩2,000,000–4,000,000 and a full structural one at ₩5,000,000–12,000,000 are different operations, and a senior surgeon or a flagship-district clinic may price above a regional average. The listed ranges are starting frameworks; your final quote is set individually at consultation.
Is the price the same for foreign patients?
Yes. Foreign patients pay the same standard self-pay rate as domestic patients — a full SMAS facelift at ₩7,000,000–15,000,000 is quoted the same either way. Book Korea Medical adds no markup, so the itemized figure a KHIDI-registered clinic issues after consultation is the amount you settle at the clinic.
Does the price include VAT, and can I get it refunded in 2026?
The 10% VAT is already included in every figure above. The foreign-patient VAT refund on cosmetic procedures expired on 31 December 2025 and does not apply in 2026, so there is nothing to reclaim afterward — the quoted figure is your effective, out-of-pocket cost.
How do I get an exact plastic surgery quote instead of a range?
Share your goal through a free consultation, and a KHIDI-registered clinic examines your anatomy, confirms the procedure and surgeon plan, and issues an itemized written quote. Because surgical ranges are wide, that written figure — not this table — is the binding price, and Book Korea Medical adds no markup.
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