Facial Rejuvenation in South Korea

The Ultimate Guide to Facial Rejuvenation in South Korea

Last fact-checked: 24 September 2020

Obtain tailor-made cosmetic treatments to suit your aesthetic goals and budget with facial rejuvenation in South Korea. Enhance your natural beauty while turning back the years with a range of surgical and/or non-invasive procedures available at our verified clinics. 

Facial rejuvenation procedures can include both surgical and non-surgical treatments, giving you a well-rounded approach to achieving your beauty desires.

Why Consider Facial Rejuvenation in South Korea?

Although South Korea might not be on the tip of everyone’s tongue as far as a holiday or medical tourist destination, the country is renowned for its world-class surgeons and, coupled with competitive prices, is becoming more popular with international patients.

Medical tourists from other Asian countries, notably China and Japan, have known about South Korea’s expertise for some time–and because of affordable air travel, Korea is now enjoying a steady stream of patients traveling from as far away as Europe, Australia and the US.

Cosmetic surgery is very popular with the locals–in fact, many college students often get treated to some work as a gift for passing their exams! It is certainly not frowned upon, as can be seen, for better or worse, by the number of people sporting facial bandages and dressings on the Seoul subway. 

Some of the most popular procedures here include breast augmentation (implants), rhinoplasty (nose job), facial fillers, chin augmentation, double eyelid surgery, liposuction and other skin treatments. 

As a medical tourist, you'll find that the major cities, such as Seoul, Daegu and Busan, modern and vibrant, with the rest of the country boasting 12 cultural and natural UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Finding Quality in South Korea with Medical Departures

Hospitals and clinic facilities are contemporary, well-equipped and medical staff well-trained and qualified. However, while these general observations are true, we would always recommend that you spend time finding a clinic that is right for you. 

This is where Medical Departures can help. We make it our business to work with only the very best, carrying out our own pre-screening checks before we partner with any medical facility. Our checks include:

  • Searching criminal/legal records
  • Collating and publishing real patient reviews
  • Verifying doctor and surgeon qualifications
  • Confirming professional memberships
Get started now by looking through our full list of background-checked clinics and hospitals in South Korea

How Long Does Facial Rejuvenation Treatment Take and What’s Involved?

Facial rejuvenation is not a one-size-fits-all treatment. Patients can have any number of treatments and combinations to specifically address the areas they are concerned about. For example:

  • One person may want a lower facelift if they have a problem with jowls or marionette lines and blepharoplasty for baggy eyelids.
  • They may also decide on a dermatology treatment to refresh the skin, such as microdermabrasion.
  • Another person may decide on a mid-facelift, a neck lift and/or rhinoplasty.

 While this may sound daunting, an experienced cosmetic surgeon will be able to help you decide which procedures will benefit you the most; our Customer Care Team can help you communicate with your chosen clinic, as well as provide you with a personalized quote for your treatment in South Korea.

What Is the Recovery Time for Facial Rejuvenation?

Any surgical procedure will take a few weeks to settle down with bruising, swelling and some discomfort apparent.

A full facelift will usually take several weeks longer to heal. Any strenuous activities, including heaving lifting and vigorous exercise, should be avoided for up to six weeks—but do heed the advice of your surgeon as these times may vary.

How Much Can I Save on a Facial Rejuvenation in South Korea Compared to Australia and New Zealand?

Procedures under the umbrella term "facial rejuvenation" in South Korea cost, on average, 50% less than they do in Australia.

To see price breakdowns, check out these top-rated cosmetic clinics in South Korea, all of which are based in the capital of Seoul:

What's Next?

Take a look through the options available at our South Korean clinics; compare prices, before & after photos, surgeon profiles and, when you're ready to book, get in touch with our Customer Care Team.

When booking through our site, you can also take advantage of our Best Price Guarantee and other services like insurance and financing. Or if you are ready to book your appointment, you can do so right here any time of the day or night, at no charge to you.

Sources:

South Korea - UNESCO. Website accessed: 24 September 2020. http://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/kr

Zheng, Annie; Jacobs, Harrison. People have the wrong idea about the 3 most popular procedures in South Korea, the plastic surgery capital of the world. Business Insider. 29 June 2018. https://www.businessinsider.com/south-korea-plastic-surgery-gangnam-biggest-misconception-2018-6

Facial fillers for wrinkles. Mayo Clinic. 1 January 2020. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/facial-fillers/about/pac-20394072

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