Guides to plastic surgery, skin, dental and eye treatment in Korea
Practical guides for international patients planning treatment in Korea — how to choose a clinic, what things cost, how online consultations and interpretation work, and what to expect for eyes, nose, facial contouring, breast, liposuction, lifting, skin, hair, LASIK and dental.
Each guide is written by the Mimi team and combines general information with live data from the clinics on Mimi: how many verified clinics list the category, which procedures were consulted most this week, and the range of starting prices clinics have entered. Follow the links inside each guide to compare clinics and ask them your questions directly.
Planning your treatment in Korea
How much does plastic surgery cost in Korea? A price guide for international patients
What plastic surgery and cosmetic treatments cost in Korea, what drives the price, how quotes work, what is usually included, and how to compare starting prices from verified clinics on Mimi by category.
How to find and compare Korean plastic surgery clinics as an international patient (without a broker)
A step-by-step checklist for foreigners finding, comparing and choosing a Korean plastic surgery or dermatology clinic — where to find clinics that treat international patients, how to check licences and board certification, compare quotes and reviews, judge anaesthesia safety and revision policies, and consult the doctor online with interpretation before booking.
How to verify a Korean plastic surgery clinic and doctor before booking
The public registries and questions international patients can use to check a Korean plastic surgery clinic — that it is a licensed medical institution, that the surgeon is a board-certified plastic surgeon, that the clinic is registered to treat foreign patients with malpractice insurance, who administers anaesthesia, the operating-room CCTV rule, and how to avoid ghost surgery.
How to get plastic surgery quotes from Korean clinics before you travel
How international patients get price quotes from Korean plastic surgery and dermatology clinics from abroad — what a Korean quote includes, three ways to request one (chat, multi-clinic quote request, video consultation), what to send, how to compare quotes fairly, and the warning signs of a misleading quote.
Planning a trip to Korea for surgery or treatment — timeline, stay length and checklist
How to plan medical travel to Korea step by step — consult before you book flights, how long to stay for each type of procedure, entry requirements to check, what to bring, where to stay, and how follow-up works after you go home.
Online consultation with Korean plastic surgeons and clinics before you travel (chat, video, interpretation)
How international patients consult Korean plastic surgeons, dermatologists and clinics online before flying to Korea — free chat consultations, video consultations with the doctor, real-time medical interpretation in English, Japanese and Chinese, what to prepare, what it costs, and how to go from consultation to booking.
English interpretation for Korean plastic surgery consultations — how it works and what to ask for
How international patients communicate with Korean plastic surgeons and clinics that speak Korean — clinic coordinators, hired medical interpreters, agencies and real-time medical interpretation in chat and video calls; what each option costs, which languages are covered, what to check for consent forms and surgery day, and how to get interpretation before you fly.
Beauty & plastic surgery guides
Double eyelid surgery in Korea — methods, cost, recovery and how to choose a clinic
A guide to eye surgery in Korea for international patients — non-incisional vs incisional double eyelid surgery, ptosis correction, epicanthoplasty and under-eye procedures, typical recovery, live starting prices from verified Korean clinics on Mimi, and how to consult surgeons before you travel.
Rhinoplasty in Korea — techniques, materials, cost, recovery and choosing a surgeon
A guide to nose surgery in Korea for international patients — bridge augmentation, tip plasty, alar reduction, hump and deviated nose correction, functional rhinoplasty, silicone vs. autologous cartilage, revision surgery, typical recovery, and live starting prices from verified Korean clinics on Mimi.
Facial contouring in Korea — V-line, cheekbone reduction, chin surgery, cost and recovery
A guide to facial bone contouring in Korea for international patients — square jaw reduction, cheekbone (zygoma) reduction, genioplasty and chin augmentation, two-jaw surgery, safety and anaesthesia questions, typical recovery and stay length, and live starting prices from verified Korean clinics on Mimi.
Breast augmentation and breast surgery in Korea — implants, fat grafting, cost and recovery
A guide to breast surgery in Korea for international patients — augmentation with implants or fat grafting, implant types and placement, breast lift and reduction, revision surgery, recovery and stay length, and live starting prices from verified Korean clinics on Mimi.
Liposuction and fat grafting in Korea — areas, methods, cost and recovery
A guide to body contouring in Korea for international patients — liposuction of the abdomen, thighs, arms and face, facial fat grafting, fat dissolving injections, abdominoplasty and calf contouring, compression and recovery, and live starting prices from verified Korean clinics on Mimi.
Botox, fillers, skin boosters and laser treatments in Korea — prices, what to expect, how to book
A guide to non-surgical treatments in Korea for international patients — botox for wrinkles and jaw slimming, hyaluronic acid fillers, skin boosters, laser and lifting devices, thread lifts, typical session pricing, downtime, and live starting prices from verified Korean clinics on Mimi.
Facelift, thread lift and anti-aging surgery in Korea — options, cost and recovery
A guide to lifting procedures in Korea for international patients — SMAS facelift, mini facelift, neck lift, forehead and brow lift, thread lifts and device lifting, what suits each age, recovery and stay length, and live starting prices from verified Korean clinics on Mimi.
Hair transplant in Korea — FUE vs FUT, hairline correction, cost per graft and recovery
A guide to hair transplantation in Korea for international patients — FUE, FUT, unshaven FUE and mega sessions, hairline lowering and forehead reduction, eyebrow transplants, graft pricing, recovery and stay length, and live starting prices from verified Korean clinics on Mimi.
Medical care guides
LASIK, SMILE and lens implants in Korea — vision correction options, cost and how to book
A guide to laser vision correction and lens implantation in Korea for international patients — LASIK, LASEK, SMILE and SMILE Pro, ICL implantable lenses, presbyopia and cataract options, what the exam checks, prices per eye, downtime, and live starting prices from verified Korean eye clinics on Mimi.
Dental implants, veneers and orthodontics in Korea — treatment options, cost and trip planning
A guide to dental treatment in Korea for international patients — implants and the two-visit timeline, laminate and no-prep veneers, cosmetic dentistry, clear aligners and braces, TMJ treatment, what is included in prices, and live starting prices from verified Korean dental clinics on Mimi.
Korean medicine clinics for foreigners — acupuncture, body alignment, aesthetic Korean medicine and what to expect
A guide to traditional Korean medicine (K-Med) for international visitors — acupuncture and pain treatment, body alignment and posture correction, aesthetic Korean medicine for face and skin, fatigue and immunity programmes, how a visit works, and live starting prices from verified Korean medicine clinics on Mimi.
This content is general information for international patients and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Recovery times, risks and costs vary by person and clinic. Always make medical decisions in consultation with a licensed doctor.