JK Plastic Surgery
- Founded1998
- Doctors5 listed on xcuro
- Doctors' languagesKorean, English
- AccreditationsISO 9001, KAHF
- Pricesfrom $1,380
- Prices checkedJune 3, 2026
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Apgujeong (Gangnam) plastic surgery center opened in 1998, offering eye, nose, facial contouring, anti-aging, breast and body surgery with a five-surgeon team.
Overview
JK Plastic Surgery Center is a plastic surgery clinic at 835 Nonhyeon-ro (584-2 Sinsa-dong), Gangnam-gu, Seoul, by Exit 4 of Apgujeong Station. According to JK, it opened in 1998 and has handled more than 100,000 cases. The clinic's representative director is Dr. Joo Kwon.
Specialties and Treatment Focus
JK says it has specialists for facial contouring, eyes, nose, anti-aging, breast and body surgery. Procedures featured on its site include double eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty and nose revision, double jaw surgery, breast augmentation (including Motiva implants), fat grafting, liposuction and abdominoplasty, facelift and hair-loss treatment.
Doctors and Medical Team
JK's medical team page lists five plastic surgeons: Dr. Joo Kwon (35 years of medical experience), Dr. Kim Sung-Sik (26), Dr. Paik Hye-Won (25), Dr. Kwon Soon-Hong (24) and Dr. Kim Mu-Hyun. Most trained at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital (Catholic University of Korea). The team also includes a functional/family medicine physician, a family medicine physician working in dermatology, and an anesthesiologist; JK says anesthesiologists are on site.
International Patient Experience
According to JK, it has received patients from more than 100 countries and assigns dedicated one-on-one coordinators. Its website is available in English, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Arabic and Indonesian. JK says it operates only single-patient hospital rooms.
Key facts
- Opened in 1998, per the clinic
- Accreditation in our records: KAHF (JK says it is accredited by KAHF under the Ministry of Health and Welfare), ISO 9001
- Location: Apgujeong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
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Accreditations & certifications
ISO 9001Accredited
KAHFAccreditedA general quality-management standard used in every industry. It shows the organisation documents and audits its processes; it says nothing specific about clinical care or patient safety.
Procedures & prices
Last verified: June 3, 2026
| Procedure | Price at JK Plastic Surgery | Typical U.S. price | Time there (typical) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face Contouring | $5,670 - $6,295 | From $10,000 | 10 to 14 days |
| Liposuction | From $6,300 | From $4,711 surgeon's fee only | about a week |
| Breast Augmentation | $11,340 - $12,600 | $6,000 - $12,000 | 7 to 10 days |
| Facelift | $5,040 - $6,300 | From $11,395 surgeon's fee only | about two weeks |
| Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) | $2,518 - $4,400 | $5,000 - $15,000 | 7 to 10 days |
| Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) | $1,380 - $3,150 | From $3,359 surgeon's fee only | about a week |
| Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) | From $12,600 | $6,000 - $12,000 | — |
U.S. prices come from the sources named on each procedure page. Flights and hotel are not included. “Time there” is the typical figure from our cost guide for South Korea, not JK Plastic Surgery’s own schedule; ask the clinic for yours.
Doctors at JK Plastic Surgery
Getting to Seoul from the U.S.
- Gimpo International Airport (GMP)12 mi straight-line · ≈ 16 mi by road · ≈ 25 min drive
- Incheon International Airport (ICN)32 mi straight-line · ≈ 42 mi by road · ≈ 65 min drive
Approximate: straight-line distance from the clinic's map location, times 1.3 for roads, at an average 25 mph for trips under 10 road miles and 40 mph for longer ones. Traffic and border waits are not included. Airport and crossing locations: Gimpo International Airport, Incheon International Airport (Wikidata). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Visa. U.S. passport holders do not need a K-ETA through 31 December 2026; an electronic Arrival Card is required instead. From 1 January 2027 the K-ETA requirement returns, so check the official portal before you book.
Flights. Nonstop service to Seoul from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, New York and Washington. West-coast flights run about 13 hours, east-coast about 14 to 15.
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Frequently asked questions about JK Plastic Surgery
How much does treatment cost at JK Plastic Surgery?
Prices JK Plastic Surgery has quoted to us, in U.S. dollars: Breast Augmentation $11,340 to $12,600; Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) $1,380 to $3,150; Face Contouring $5,670 to $6,295; Facelift $5,040 to $6,300. Prices for 3 more procedures are listed on this page. Final quotes depend on your case and are confirmed in writing after a free consultation.
Is JK Plastic Surgery accredited?
JK Plastic Surgery lists these accreditations and certifications: ISO 9001, KAHF. JCI accreditation can be checked in the Joint Commission International online directory.
Where is JK Plastic Surgery?
JK Plastic Surgery is in Seoul, South Korea. Address: 835 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06014, South Korea (Apgujeong Medical Street area).
What do patients say about JK Plastic Surgery?
On independent review platforms: Google Maps 4.5 out of 5 from 111 reviews. We link to each source so you can read the reviews yourself.
How do I get to JK Plastic Surgery from the U.S.?
U.S. passport holders do not need a K-ETA through 31 December 2026; an electronic Arrival Card is required instead. From 1 January 2027 the K-ETA requirement returns, so check the official portal before you book. Nonstop service to Seoul from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, New York and Washington. West-coast flights run about 13 hours, east-coast about 14 to 15.
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Research & evidence
12 peer-reviewed sourcesPeer-reviewed studies relevant to the procedures offered at JK Plastic Surgery. Compiled from systematic reviews, meta-analyses and clinical research indexed on PubMed.
- Standard of care for lipedema in the United States
- A Head-to-Head Meta-Analysis of 35,052 Smooth vs Textured Implants in Breast Reconstruction and Augmentation.
- Implant Pocket Plane Selection in Primary Breast Augmentation: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of Complication Profiles.
- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 11,686 Breasts Undergoing Transaxillary Augmentation.
- Breast implant explantation and capsulectomy in symptomatic patients. Is there any improvement with the procedure? Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Compiled from peer-reviewed medical literature indexed on PubMed. This overview is for general education and is not medical advice.