About Dr. Paek Seung-Chan
Dr. Paek Seung-Chan is a board-certified plastic surgeon listed in our records under JK Plastic Surgery Center in Seoul. He does not appear on JK's current medical team page, so his current affiliation could not be confirmed.
Clinical Focus
No doctor-level procedure list is available from an official source.
Experience
Experience details could not be confirmed from an official source.
Facts you can check
- Certifications listedBoard-Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
- MembershipsKorean Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS); International Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Works atJK Plastic Surgery (lists ISO 9001, KAHF)
Certifications, licenses & patents
- Board certificationBoard-Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
South Korea's national licensing authority for physicians; specialist status follows residency and a national board examination.
Closest U.S. counterpartA state medical board licence plus an ABMS specialty board certification.
Check the issuing bodyMedical licensing differs by country. These notes describe each authority so you can judge it yourself — they are not a statement that a foreign credential grants the right to practise in the United States.
Procedures performed
Specialties
Education & training
- DegreeThe Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine
Professional memberships
- MembershipKorean Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS)
- MembershipInternational Society of Plastic Surgeons
Membership reflects participation in a professional body — not an endorsement of this doctor by that organization.
Prices for procedures by Dr. Paek Seung-Chan
| Procedure | Price at JK Plastic Surgery | Typical U.S. price |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Augmentation | $11,340 - $12,600 | $6,000 - $12,000 |
| Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) | $1,380 - $3,150 | From $3,359 surgeon's fee only |
| Face Contouring | $5,670 - $6,295 | From $10,000 |
| Facelift | $5,040 - $6,300 | From $11,395 surgeon's fee only |
| Liposuction | From $6,300 | From $4,711 surgeon's fee only |
| Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) | $2,518 - $4,400 | $5,000 - $15,000 |
| Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) | From $12,600 | $6,000 - $12,000 |
Clinic quotes in USD; final prices are confirmed in writing after a free consultation. Flights and hotel are not included.
Getting to South Korea from the U.S.
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 Dr. Paek Seung-Chan
Where does Dr. Paek Seung-Chan practice?
Dr. Paek Seung-Chan works at JK Plastic Surgery in Seoul, South Korea.
What are Dr. Paek Seung-Chan's qualifications?
Dr. Paek Seung-Chan has trained at The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine and The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine, credentials and memberships include Board-Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon; Korean Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS); International Society of Plastic Surgeons. Details and sources are listed on this page.
What procedures does Dr. Paek Seung-Chan perform?
Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty), Face Contouring, Facelift, Hair Transplant, Liposuction, Rhinoplasty (Nose Job), and more.
Does Dr. Paek Seung-Chan speak English?
Yes. Dr. Paek Seung-Chan speaks Korean, English.
How much does surgery with Dr. Paek Seung-Chan cost?
Prices quoted by JK Plastic Surgery for procedures Dr. Paek Seung-Chan performs, 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. Final quotes are confirmed in writing after a free consultation.
How do I get to Dr. Paek Seung-Chan's clinic 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.
What happens after you send a request
- You send a request through the form — this does not commit you to treatment.
- An XCuro coordinator contacts you to understand what you are looking for.
- You share the relevant medical details and photos for the clinic to review.
- The clinic's medical team assesses suitability and prepares a proposal.
- If you decide to go ahead, you plan the appointment and travel together.
Whether a procedure is suitable for you — and the technique, risks and likely results — can only be confirmed by an individual medical assessment.
About the clinic
Apgujeong (Gangnam) plastic surgery center opened in 1998, offering eye, nose, facial contouring, anti-aging, breast and body surgery with a five-surgeon team.
View clinic profileResearch & evidence
12 peer-reviewed sourcesPeer-reviewed studies relevant to the procedures Paek Seung-Chan performs. 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.