Plastic surgery in Gangnam is easiest to plan as a route rather than a list: most surgical clinics sit along a few main roads and subway stops, so two or three consultations can fit into one day. After the operation, the same short distances matter again, because follow-up visits usually fall within the first week. Plan where you sleep, how you travel and which papers you collect before you book.
Clinics in Korea
5 clinics for Plastic surgery in Korea
| # | Clinic | Area | Languages | Devices & products | Listed price | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENTER Plastic Surgery | Gangnam-daero | - | SMAS facelift · Blepharoplasty · Rhinoplasty · Fat grafting | ₩1,300,000 | - |
| 2 | Rewind Plastic Surgery | Nonhyeon-ro | English · Español | Mini facelift · Blepharoplasty · Rhinoplasty · Fat grafting | ₩1,200,000 | 5.0 (54) |
| 3 | Garnet Plastic Surgery | Apgujeong Station | English | Mini facelift · Blepharoplasty · Rhinoplasty · Fat grafting | ₩2,000,000 | - |
| 4 | OPERA PLASTIC SURGERY | Nonhyeon Station | English · 中文 | Mini facelift · Blepharoplasty · Rhinoplasty | - | 4.6 (127) |
| 5 | JN Plastic Surgery | Gangnam Station | 中文 | Facelift · Blepharoplasty · Rhinoplasty | - | - |
11. ENTER Plastic Surgery
ENTER Plastic Surgery runs a plastic surgery clinic in Gangnam-daero. Plastic surgery is offered here together with thread lifts, facelift surgery and HIFU lifting. Plastic surgery is listed from ₩1,300,000 + VAT.
Gangnam skin and lifting clinic with a facelift surgeon
- Skin plus surgery
- English & Japanese staff
- Station-front
- Board-certified plastic surgeons on staff
- One minute from Nonhyeon Station Exit 4 on the Sinbundang Line, on Gangnam-daero.
- English- and Japanese-speaking staff, with WhatsApp booking before you travel.
Japanese-speaking visitors · Botox with a surgical option nearby
- Location
- Gangnam-daero
- Listed price
- From ₩1,300,000 + VAT
22. Rewind Plastic Surgery
★ 5.054 Google reviewsRewind Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery clinic in Nonhyeon-ro, rated 5.0 from 54 Google reviews. Consultations are available in English and Spanish. It offers plastic surgery alongside HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox, and its listed plastic surgery price starts from ₩1,200,000 + VAT.
Apgujeong lifting surgery clinic with a skin-care side
- Surgical lifting
- Same surgeon throughout
- Calm, private floors
- Board-certified plastic surgeons on staff
- Interpreter-assisted consultations via WhatsApp or Instagram, with English-subtitled doctor explainer videos.
- Botox, Ultherapy Prime, Thermage FLX, Rejuran and Juvelook are offered, planned separately from surgery.
Jawline and neck concerns · Combining Botox with lifting consult
- Location
- Nonhyeon-ro
- Languages
- English · Español
- Listed price
- From ₩1,200,000 + VAT
33. Garnet Plastic Surgery
Garnet Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery clinic a 4-minute walk from Apgujeong Station. Staff consult in English. Its menu covers plastic surgery as well as facelift surgery and thread lifts; listed plastic surgery prices start at ₩2,000,000 + VAT.
Apgujeong surgeon-led clinic for eyes, nose and facelifts
- Surgeon-led care
- Eyes, nose & lifting
- Small, calm schedule
- Board-certified plastic surgeons on staff
- An English-speaking coordinator reviews your photos by WhatsApp, LINE or email before you book flights.
- Planned reviews at one, three and six months, plus messenger follow-up once you are home.
Eyelid and under-eye surgery · Revision or implant-free rhinoplasty
- Location
- Apgujeong Station (Line 3), ~4 min walk (294 m)
- Languages
- English
- Listed price
- From ₩2,000,000 + VAT
44. OPERA PLASTIC SURGERY
★ 4.6127 Google reviewsOPERA PLASTIC SURGERY sits a 1-minute walk from Nonhyeon Station Exit 4, a plastic surgery clinic that holds a 4.6 Google rating across 127 reviews. It consults in English and Chinese. Plastic surgery is offered here together with Botox and fillers.
Gangnam plastic surgery clinic for contouring and breast surgery
- Facial contouring
- Full surgical range
- Gangnam-daero location
- Board-certified plastic surgeons on staff
- Offers consultations through WhatsApp and Kakao, with sites in eight languages.
- Surgical menu spans facial contouring, breast, eye, nose, body contouring and men's surgery.
Facial contouring packages · Breast surgery
- Location
- Nonhyeon Station (Line 7) Exit 4, 1 min walk
- Languages
- English · 中文
55. JN Plastic Surgery
JN Plastic Surgery runs a plastic surgery clinic a 5-minute walk from Gangnam Station. Staff consult in Chinese. It offers plastic surgery alongside HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox.
Eye, nose, lifting and body filler surgery in Gangnam
- Plastic surgery
- Thread lifting
- Revision care
- Board-certified plastic surgeons on staff
- Nose surgery options include implant-free rhinoplasty using the patient's own tissue, planned with 3D-CT.
- Signature 4-way thread lift is designed to pull, fill, tidy and firm by area.
Pelvic and body filler · Eye and nose surgery
- Location
- Gangnam Station (Line 2 / Sinbundang Line), about 5 minutes on foot
- Languages
- 中文
Prices
Plastic surgery cost in Korea
Prices below come from the listed clinics' own price lists, before VAT. 10% VAT is added at payment.
Non-incisional (buried) double eyelid
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $873₩1,200,000 + VATCompare clinicsMedial epicanthoplasty
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $873₩1,200,000 + VATCompare clinicsLateral/lower/upper canthoplasty
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $873₩1,200,000 + VATCompare clinicsEpicanthoplasty — medial or upper (each)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $945₩1,300,000 + VATCompare clinicsNon-incisional (buried suture) double eyelid
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $1,164₩1,600,000 + VATCompare clinicsPartial-incision double eyelid
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $1,309₩1,800,000 + VATCompare clinicsIncisional double eyelid surgery
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $1,455₩2,000,000 + VATCompare clinicsDouble eyelid — buried (non-incisional)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $1,455From ₩2,000,000 + VATCompare clinicsGuide
Grouping consultations by street, not by search results
A search for gangnam plastic surgery mixes clinics from across the district, and crossing between them drains energy for careful questions. Start by marking each Gangnam plastic surgery clinic on a map, then group them by the subway stop or main road they share.
Two or three meetings in one cluster is a workable day. Keep the last slot free for a return visit if one surgeon raised a point worth testing against another.
| Stop on the route | What to collect | Why it matters later |
|---|---|---|
| First consultation | Written plan with technique and anesthesia type | A baseline to compare the next plans against |
| Second consultation | The same items, plus the operating surgeon's name | Shows whether plans agree or differ in scope |
| Return visit, if needed | Answers to the open questions | A decision made on facts, not on fatigue |
Guide
Checks at the building door and front desk
Tower blocks used for gangnam district plastic surgery often hold several unrelated practices on different floors, and signs in the lobby can promote more than one of them. Before going up, match the practice name on your booking to the one on the floor directory.
At the desk, confirm the details that will later appear on your consent form. The name of the surgeon who operates should be the one you met. Ask where the operating room and recovery beds are.
- Practice name on the door matches the booking and the quote.
- The consulting surgeon is named as the operating surgeon.
- Registration to receive foreign patients is confirmed by the staff.
- Who gives anesthesia, and who watches you while you wake, is stated.
- Consent and aftercare papers are offered in a language you read well.
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Getting around the district while swollen
The first days after an operation are when distance feels longest. Subway stations in the area have long corridors and stairs, so a short taxi ride is often easier for the morning check.
Carry the discharge sheet and medication on every outing. Note where the nearest hospital with an emergency department is, in case bleeding, rising pain or fever starts at night.
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What two eyelid studies show about matching method to age
Eyelid work is a frequent request among Gangnam plastic surgery clinics, and research shows why the plan should change with age. In a 2023 retrospective series by Li and colleagues in the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 40 Asian women had extended upper lid surgery to correct hooding at the outer corner, with the longer cut hidden in crow's feet lines and follow-up of 12 to 15 months. Two women over 60 who did not also have thick skin under the brow removed developed apparent excess skin again about one year later.
Lower lids differ again. Cheng and colleagues, writing in 2024 in Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, reviewed 1,152 Asian patients treated with fat repositioning and a midface lift over 18 years. Cheng's team reported that nine patients needed revision for leftover fat at the outer lid. A careful consultation explains which variant fits your age and skin,.
Guide
Records to carry out of the district
Before the final check, ask for copies of the operation note, materials, medication and visit photos. A clinic that hands these over without hesitation makes later care easier, whether your plastic surgery in Gangnam, Korea was one operation or several. Visitors who compare Korean plastic surgery Gangnam options often forget this step, yet it shapes how plastic surgery Gangnam, Korea results are followed up abroad. Results vary from person to person, and those records are what lets anyone judge yours.
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Long-Term Effects of Extended Upper Blepharoplasty Combined With Subbrow Skin Removal for Correction of Lateral Hooding in Asian WomenJournal of Craniofacial Surgery · 2023 · doi:10.1097/scs.0000000000009348
In 40 Asian women followed for 12 to 15 months, extended upper blepharoplasty corrected lateral hooding with inconspicuous scars, and two women over 60 without subbrow skin removal developed pseudoexcess after one year.
- Supraperiosteal fat repositioning with midface lift in lower eyelid blepharoplasty: an 18-year experienceGraefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology · 2024 · doi:10.1007/s00417-024-06412-1
Among 1,152 Asian patients, 0.7% needed revision for residual lateral fat, and at six months 78% were extremely satisfied and 19.1% satisfied with the change.
FAQ
Questions about Plastic surgery in Korea
Which clinics offer Plastic surgery in Korea?
Clinics offering Plastic surgery in Korea include ENTER Plastic Surgery (Gangnam-daero), Rewind Plastic Surgery (Nonhyeon-ro), Garnet Plastic Surgery (Apgujeong Station), OPERA PLASTIC SURGERY (Nonhyeon Station) and JN Plastic Surgery (Gangnam Station). Each lists Plastic surgery on its own menu; message the clinic directly to confirm the doctor, product and current price.
How many consultations fit into one day of plastic surgery in Gangnam, Seoul?
Two or three consultations in one cluster of streets is a realistic day for most visitors. Each meeting can include an examination, photos and a written plan, and some include a scan or tests. Leave time between meetings to write down what each surgeon proposed, including the technique and the anesthesia type. Fitting more in tends to blur the details you need for a fair comparison.
Should I stay near the clinic after an operation?
Yes, staying within a short ride of the clinic makes the follow-up visits in the first week much easier. Swelling, dressings and medication make long subway transfers tiring, and an early check may be scheduled for the morning after surgery. Choose a room with a lift and space to rest with your head raised. A quiet room near the clinic also makes it easier to sleep through the first nights.
How do I know which practice I am entering in a shared building?
Match the practice name on your booking with the floor directory and the sign at the door before you go in. Many towers house several separate practices, and lobby advertising does not always belong to the one you booked. At the desk, ask staff to confirm the surgeon's name and the location of the operating room. Those details should match your consent form.
Is getting around Gangnam by subway practical after surgery?
It is possible but often tiring in the first days, so a taxi is usually the simpler choice for clinic visits. Stations can involve long walks and stairs, and crowds make it hard to protect a fresh dressing. Once swelling settles, the subway becomes a practical way to move around again. Keep the clinic's contact and your discharge sheet with you whenever you go out.
What papers should I collect before leaving the district?
Ask for the operation note, a list of materials or implants used, the medication plan and photos from each visit. A doctor at home will need these if any question about healing comes up later. Request them in a language you read well, and check that names and dates are correct. Store digital copies as well, since printed sheets are easy to lose on the flight home.
Who should I contact if something feels wrong at night?
Call the after-hours number the clinic gives at discharge first, and go to a hospital emergency department if bleeding, sudden swelling on one side, rising pain or fever appears. Note the nearest emergency department on your first day so you are not searching for it later. Bring your discharge sheet and medication list. Send photos to the clinic as well, so the operating team knows what happened.
