Im Young Min
Dr., CEO / Chief Physician, Director of VG Plastic Surgery
VG Plastic Surgery · Seoul
Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS)Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (KSAPS)
Plastic Surgeons in South Korea: 13 Doctors Compared (2026)
13 plastic surgeons at 7 partner clinics in Incheon, Seoul, with their training, experience, languages and published before and after photos (4 of them have photos on xcuro). Prices are shown next to U.S. costs.
13
plastic surgeons
7
partner clinics
4
with before & after photos
$821
lowest starting price
All plastic surgeons in South Korea
Sorted by how much of each surgeon's work you can review here (published before and after photos), then by years of experience. This is not a ranking of quality.
Park Young Kyu
Dr., Head Surgeon at SAERO Plastic Surgery; Adjunct Professor, Gangnam Sacred Heart Hospital (Hallym University)
SAERO Plastic Surgery · Seoul
Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS, lifetime member)Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (KSAPS)
Park Sang-Hoon
Dr., MD, PhD - Founder & Chief Consultant Plastic Surgeon, ID Hospital
ID Plastic Surgery · Seoul
Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS)
6 before & after photos:Facelift (6)
Young Jin Lee
Dr., Director and Chief Surgeon at ELITE Plastic Surgery; Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Hanyang University Medical Center
Elite Plastic Surgery · Incheon
Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons (KSPRS)International Society of Plastic Surgeons
2 before & after photos:Facelift (2)
Paek Seung-Chan
Dr., Visiting Professor (Catholic University & Korea University, Department of Plastic Surgery)
JK Plastic Surgery · Seoul
Korean Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS)International Society of Plastic Surgeons
Kim Sung-Sik
Dr., Plastic Surgeon at JK Plastic Surgery Center
JK Plastic Surgery · Seoul
International Society of Plastic SurgeryKorean Society of Plastic Surgery (KSPRS)
Paik Hye-Won
Dr., Plastic Surgeon (former staff surgeon, St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University of Korea)
JK Plastic Surgery · Seoul
International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS)Korean Society of Plastic Surgery (KSPRS)
Kim Mu-Hyun
Dr., Plastic Surgeon at JK Plastic Surgery Center
JK Plastic Surgery · Seoul
Korean Society of Plastic Surgery (KSPRS)Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Kwon Soon-Hong
Dr., Senior Plastic Surgeon at JK Plastic Surgery Center
JK Plastic Surgery · Seoul
Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS)Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (KSAPS)
Choi Sang Rok
Dr., Plastic Surgeon at Lienjang Plastic Surgery Center & Professor, Korea University Medical Center
Lienjang · Seoul
NOT FOUND - specific society memberships not enumerated in English sources
Chang Young Woo
Dr., Head Surgeon, Lienjang Plastic Surgery Center
Lienjang · Seoul
Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS)Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (KSAPS)
Haewon Yang
Dr., Director / Head Doctor of INIQUE Plastic Surgery; Clinical Adjunct Professor, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine
INIQUÉ Plastic Surgery Clinic · Seoul
NOT FOUND - specific society memberships not enumerated in English sources
Kim Jeong Bae
Dr., Head Surgeon (Plastic & Reconstructive Unit), Lienjang Plastic Surgery
Lienjang · Seoul
Korean Society of Plastic Surgery (KSPRS)Korean Society of Cosmetic Surgery
Plastic Surgeons in South Korea by procedure
Who has the most published before and after photos of each procedure on xcuro.
Facelift surgeons in South Korea
- Im Young MinVG Plastic Surgery · 15 photos
- Park Young KyuSAERO Plastic Surgery · 9 photos
- Park Sang-HoonID Plastic Surgery · 6 photos
- Young Jin LeeElite Plastic Surgery · 2 photos
Rhinoplasty surgeons in South Korea
- Park Young KyuSAERO Plastic Surgery · 6 photos
- Im Young MinVG Plastic Surgery · 2 photos
Liposuction surgeons in South Korea
- Im Young MinVG Plastic Surgery · 5 photos
Eyelid Surgery surgeons in South Korea
- Park Young KyuSAERO Plastic Surgery · 4 photos
Face Contouring surgeons in South Korea
- Park Young KyuSAERO Plastic Surgery · 1 photo
What plastic surgeons in South Korea charge
Lowest published price at our partner clinics, next to the U.S. price. Click a procedure for every clinic's price and what it includes.
| Procedure | From, South Korea | U.S. price |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Augmentation | $3,200 | $6,000–$12,000 |
| Breast Reduction | $6,000 | $7,800* |
| Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) | $821 | $3,359* |
| Face Contouring | $2,200 | $10,000 |
| Facelift | $1,230 | $11,395* |
| Liposuction | $1,000 | $4,711* |
| Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) | $1,187 | $5,000–$15,000 |
| Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) | $3,600 | $6,000–$12,000 |
* Surgeon's fee alone (American Society of Plastic Surgeons); anesthesia and the operating room are extra.
How to choose a plastic surgeon in South Korea
Check the training. Look for specialist training in the field and membership of the national specialty society, listed on each profile.
Review many results. Look at before and after photos of patients with a starting point like yours, not just the best cases.
Confirm who operates. Ask in writing that the surgeon you consulted will perform your operation.
Plan follow-up at home. Arrange a U.S. doctor for check-ups before you travel; the CDC recommends it for any treatment abroad.
Verifying credentials in South Korea: In Korea, check that the surgeon is a board-certified plastic surgeon and a member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons; cosmetic procedures are also offered by doctors from other specialties. Since 2023 you can ask for your operation to be recorded under Korea's CCTV law.
Questions about plastic surgeons in South Korea
How many plastic surgeons in South Korea are listed here?
13, working at 7 partner clinics: Elite Plastic Surgery, ID Plastic Surgery, INIQUÉ Plastic Surgery Clinic, JK Plastic Surgery, Lienjang, SAERO Plastic Surgery and others.
Which plastic surgeon in South Korea has the most facelift results on xcuro?
Im Young Min (VG Plastic Surgery), with 15 published before and after photos. Photo counts show how much of a surgeon's work you can review, not who is best; compare results from patients like you.
How much does plastic surgery cost in South Korea?
At our partner clinics: Breast Augmentation from $3,200; Breast Reduction from $6,000; Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) from $821; Face Contouring from $2,200; Facelift from $1,230. Each cost guide compares the price with the U.S.
How do I choose the best plastic surgeon in South Korea?
Check the surgeon's specialist training and society memberships, look at many before and after photos of patients similar to you, confirm in writing who will operate, and ask how follow-up care works once you are back in the U.S.
How do I verify a plastic surgeon in South Korea?
In Korea, check that the surgeon is a board-certified plastic surgeon and a member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons; cosmetic procedures are also offered by doctors from other specialties. Since 2023 you can ask for your operation to be recorded under Korea's CCTV law.
Do plastic surgeons in South Korea speak English?
10 of the 13 doctors listed here list English among their languages; clinics also provide interpreters for international patients.