What should you know about South Korea before the trip?

CurrencySouth Korean Won (you also can pay for services in dollars)Best period for the tripApril, May & June or September, October & November.LanguageKorean (most of medical staff speaks English fluently)Visanone required for stays under 90 days or lessTime difference with Europe9 hoursTime difference with the USA9 hoursCapitalSeoulMedical tourism centerSeoulPopular resortsGangwon-do, Gyeongju, Boseong, Jeju

What is the level of medicine in South Korea?

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.

Why is South Korea trendy for medical tourism?

South Korea is also a well-known country globally due to high-skilled doctors that undergo internships in American and European institutions. Patients from Russia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and US prefer treatment in South Korea to other places. Highly developed medical centers and first-rate therapeutic services at affordable prices attract people from all over the world. About 1 mln international patients travel to Korea annually. So South Korea is among Top 10 countries with the most developed medical tourism sector. South Korea is a top destination for medical tourists because of low-costs. You may save up to 40% on services in South Korea compared to European countries or the USA due to the average local citizens' income and general price policy within the country.

What hotel services are provided here?

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.

Do I need a visa to South Korea?

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.

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

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 cardconfirmation of online registration and filling out the questionnairecertificate of income and availability of fundsinsurance policy for a stay in South Korea (original and copy)2 photos (5x6)visa receiptbooking of flight and hotelmedical opinion about the need for treatment.

What are the most popular plastic surgery procedures?

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 augmentationliposuctionrhinoplasty (nose job)eyelid surgerytummy tuck.Tumor removal, laceration repair, maxillofacial surgery, scar revision, hand surgery are the most common operations in the context of reconstructive surgery.

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Tat'yana Yamagami • Breast augmentation Turkey Sep 10, 2024

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The competence, careful attitude and attention to every little detail is what I really liked

I would like to thank my doctor for his careful attention to my difficult situation. The competence, careful attitude and attention to every little detail is what I really liked. Now I am still recovering and the final result is still far away, but I believe that everything will be fine. I would like to mention my coordinator-translator Jena. She is a very nice girl who helped me during my stay. Kind, nice, responsible and competent. She made me feel very comfortable. Thank you very much to the doctor, Jena and the clinic staff for everything. I will definitely recommend to my friends.

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Anonymous • Facelift surgery Chile Nov 16, 2024

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The experience for me, in general, was excellent, I would go back to the Dr

I was very pleased with the attention I received from the first day I arrived at the clinic. The interpreter was able to communicate perfectly to the surgeon what I wanted to be done and what my expectations were. I loved the hospitality of the Medical Team, all very attentive, very concerned about whether I was feeling well or not, reminding me of my check-ups, cleaning, suture removal, giving me all the information for the post-operative period, giving me light and oxygen therapy sessions to improve and accelerate the results of my recovery. The clinic is located in a very central place in Gangnam, it is easy to get there. It is very close to the flat that the clinic provides during your stay until the first check-up. The clinic is spacious, well-lit, very clean, with flexible opening hours for post-operative care. The real estate is very comfortable, they have coffee and tea so that you can help yourself. And, they don't keep you waiting. Everything works as scheduled. And, additionally, they provided me with help on how to get around the city, how to get to the tourist attractions, to the shops where they sell skin care products, etc. The experience for me, in general, was excellent, I would go back to the Dr. and I recommend him 100% to those people who are looking for a good clinic where they can have surgery with the full confidence that everything will go very well.

I loved that the Dr. was very patient in understanding exactly what I wanted, thanks to the interpreter I was able to make the Dr. understand everything perfectly. I also liked very much the attention of the medical team that continued to see me the days after the surgery and the warmth and kindness of each one of them. As well as giving me all the instructions I had to follow, they gave me the creams I had to use so that the swelling and bruising would disappear more quickly.

I have nothing to complain about the Clinic, the Dr., the medical team, the interpreter and the care I received before, during and after my surgery. I just think that I should have stayed longer in South Korea to get to see more beautiful places.

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Bookimed made it easy for me to have a person who speaks my language to assist me whenever I had questions about the different alternatives of plastic surgery clinics that I could ask to evaluate me and give me a quote. When I had already decided on the clinic I wanted to go to, the person who assisted me very kindly answered all the questions I had after I had made my choice. She sent me all the information I asked for about the clinic, the background of the Dr. who was going to operate on me, health permits, health registration of the Dr., validity of his professional title, etc. Everything I needed to make sure I made a very informed decision and knew everything about the clinic, the Dr, the place where I would be operated on, where the clinic was located, where I would be staying from the day of the surgery until a week later and, obviously, how much I was going to be charged. There was only one difference with respect to the initial budget, but it was because once I was in the clinic I added a part of my face that had not been contemplated before. But even so, the final price did not increase too much compared to what I was charged at other clinics in South Korea.

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Anonymous • Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction) Australia Feb 8, 2024

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Now two months after surgery, I am quite happy with the shape of my new eyelids

The medical team members are so friendly and helpful. Although I speak zero Korean, I can sense their passion and empathy, which dramatically reduced my anxiety to go through the surgery. They are very supportive from the right beginning to the end when I left Seoul. And big thanks to the assistance from Yena, who provides detailed before and after care instructions rather than just working as an interpreter. Now two months after surgery, I am quite happy with the shape of my new eyelids. They look much younger and alert.

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Very friendly and supportive medical team although I don't understand Korean at all. Two months after surgery, I am quite happy with the result.

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Viktoria Sirenko • Lipofilling Belgium Mar 13, 2024

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Евгения Ли • Breast reduction Republic of Korea Jun 17, 2023

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Very attentive staff 🥰 no less attentive translator, for which I am very grateful! I liked everything, there were no complications! I'm ready to return again. Thanks to the clinic for professionalism and reasonable prices! See you again soon)))

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They always answered me quickly, they were interested in how I felt after the operation, I think I was lucky that I contacted Bookimed!!! Thank you very much 😊

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Anonymous • Rhinoplasty (nose job) United States of America Oct 7, 2024

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It has been the best experience bar none in terms of getting best results for my medical needs

It has been the best experience bar none in terms of getting best results for my medical needs. Great clinic Great doctor Great staff !! I was well-cared for during my time there.

The entire clinic from procedural surgery, to medical care, and staff.

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Prompt and returning my inquiries in a timely manner. I was able to contact Bookimed if I thought there might be issues. But there was none.

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Sue Galanius • Facelift surgery United States of America Aug 19, 2024

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He did a good job on my surgery and I recommend him for anyone seeking plastic surgery in Korea

The beginning of surgery was tough, doing the upper and lower Blepharplasty with shots and some pain reliever in my IV and I needed something a little stronger but I understand how careful the Dr was because I was under full anesthesia the minute the eye surgeries were done. The results are looking amazing and the swelling decreased daily. I’m not sure what oral pain meds I was on after surgery but it was perfect for me because I don’t like to be on very many pain meds and when the meds ended it was the time I usually stop taking any pain meds. I’m pleased with the results I’m seeing so far and it’s only 3 weeks post-op. Lilith and the the girls were amazing, Lilith helped be to the hotel nearby after my 2 day stay at the surgical hospital and she helped me with exchanging my money to pay my hotel bill because my Credit Union was blocking my use of my credit card. I recommend anyone from outside of Korea to make sure they have an account with a larger bank before getting surgery in another country. I can’t say how much I needed and got reassurance from the staff with removal of my stitches and just how conscientious the staff was that I would be as comfortable as possible. Dr Kim Yong Woo always asked if I had any questions and spend the time before and after surgery to make sure all my questions were answered. He did a good job on my surgery and I recommend him for anyone seeking plastic surgery in Korea.

I liked the Bariatric chamber to lie in, It’s a little strange feeling but I could feel it affecting my swelling and it helped the edema and bruising to decrease quickly. Also the staff was so wonderful to help me through uncomfortable procedures of removing of my stitches. I was a little skeptical about being moved right after surgery because I usually have vomited without an oral motion sickness pill but I don’t every remember being moved back to my bed in the hospital and had no nausea so I like the anti-motion sickness med that is given intravenously during surgery.

I don’t have an answer but I needed a stronger pain medication or more pain shots with the Blepharoplasty’s but I’m not sure what the answer is.

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I talked more about the surgery than using Bookimed but I had a hard time at first using a third party to place a down payment on my surgery but when I looked online how that is the normal procedure for surgical procedures in another country I was assured and unfortunately my bank was making it hard for me because you need a larger bank than a credit union to help get legit payments through so I appreciate the staff at Bookimed being so patient with me because it took almost one week to get the down payment through.

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Matthew LHeureux • Tummy tuck Republic of Korea Jun 7, 2024

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I liked the help and delicate hand they had

I liked the help and delicate hand they had. Very knowledgeable but also knew when to much information wasn't necessary. Thank you Ms Lee and Ms Kim the receptionists, Yena the translator. Dr and the nurse I never got her name but was always there with her beautiful eyes.

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Anonymous • Otoplasty (ear surgery) Republic of Korea May 17, 2024

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The staff was extremely friendly and allowed me to sit in a different room to be more comfortable while reading and waiting for my operation

I liked having an interpreter with me during the visit. That surprised me in a good way, for I wasn't expecting that service on the day of. The staff was extremely friendly and allowed me to sit in a different room to be more comfortable while reading and waiting for my operation.

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Milana Zavolokina • Rhinoplasty (nose job) Vietnam May 17, 2024

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All in all, everything went well!

I liked everything, now I am waiting for the swelling to go down after rhinoplasty. I hope I like the result. All in all, everything went well!

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Surgery Time - 4 hours

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Buttock reduction

The operation reduces excess fat from buttock, streamlining the body contour via liposuction or surgical excision for enhanced appearance.

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Step-by-Step Roadmap

Day 1 - Arrival

Arrive at the country.
Transfer from the airport to the hotel.

Day 2 - Pre-operation

Consultation with the plastic surgeon.
Perform necessary medical tests.

Day 3 - Buttock reduction operation

Transfer to the clinic.
Administration of general anesthesia.
Performing the buttock reduction (2-3 hours).
Transfer to the recovery room.

Day 4 - Post-operation

Stay at the clinic for monitoring.
Medication administration.

Day 5 - Hotel stay

Transfer from the clinic to the hotel.
Rest and recovery at the hotel.

Week 1 - Rehabilitation

Rest and recovery at the hotel.
Follow-up consultation with the surgeon.

Week 2 - Return home

Transfer from the hotel to the airport.
Return flight home.

Week 3-4 - Rehabilitation at home

Gradual return to normal activities.
Continue post-op medications.

Note: Each patient"s recovery time may vary based on individual factors.

How Much Does Buttock reduction Cost in Republic of Korea?

The average price of Buttock reduction in Republic of Korea is $2989, the minimum price is $625, and the maximum price is $5510.

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