Breast Augmentation in Seoul for International Patients

Frequently asked questions

Can foreigners get breast augmentation in South Korea?

Yes. Foreign nationals may receive plastic surgery in Korea on a tourist entry. You need a valid passport for identity verification and registration as an international patient at the clinic. No separate medical visa is required for a short stay. At UNE Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, consultation and surgery are both performed by Dr. Kim Uigeon, a board-certified plastic surgeon.

Does UNE Plastic Surgery provide English interpretation?

We do not currently staff a full-time English coordinator, so international patients are asked to bring their own interpreter to the consultation and admission. Written materials such as the surgical plan and the implant warranty card are provided in English, and post-operative follow-up is handled by video call and messenger, where an interpreter can join. A dedicated Japanese-speaking coordinator and a Chinese-speaking advisor are on staff.

How much does breast augmentation cost in Seoul, Korea?

Korean medical advertising rules do not allow a fixed published price, and the final figure depends on implant type, plane and whether revision work is involved. What matters when comparing quotes is what is bundled: the implant itself, the anesthesia and anesthesiologist fee, the facility, post-operative garments and medication, the number of follow-up visits, imaging if required, and how revision is handled. Ask to see the implant serial number and the manufacturer warranty card, which confirm the device is genuine.

How many days should I stay in Korea for breast augmentation?

Plan your trip around consultation, surgery, and suture removal rather than the surgery date alone. Consultation and surgery can usually take place on separate days in the same week, and a wound check and suture removal follow within the first week or two. Confirm your exact schedule at consultation, and book your return flight after the suture-removal date rather than before it.

Who takes care of me after I fly home?

Follow-up continues remotely. After you return to your country, recovery is reviewed by video call and messenger with the clinic, so swelling, scar care, support-bra guidance and return to exercise are checked on schedule rather than left to a search engine. Your implants are registered with the manufacturer and you receive a warranty card with the serial number, which remains valid in your home country and can be shown to a local doctor if imaging or assessment is ever needed.

Is it safe to have breast surgery in Korea?

Safety is a clinic-level question rather than a country-level one. Verify that the operating surgeon holds a plastic surgery board certification and that the surgeon who consults you is the one who operates, that a board-certified anesthesiologist is present for the entire procedure with real-time monitoring and recovery-room observation, and that the implants carry FDA or CE marking with a traceable serial number and warranty. At UNE, Dr. Kim Uigeon personally performs every operation and a board-certified anesthesiologist is present throughout.

How do I choose a breast augmentation clinic in Gangnam, Seoul?

Compare clinics on criteria you can verify rather than on advertising. Check whether the clinic focuses on breast surgery specifically, including revision, capsular contracture and implant exchange; whether the board-certified surgeon who consults you personally operates and follows up; whether a board-certified anesthesiologist is present throughout; whether implant selection is explained by chest width, tissue thickness and profile rather than by brand or cc alone; and how aftercare works once you have flown home. Our seven-criteria guide sets out how to check each of these.

Which implants do you use for international patients?

UNE uses FDA-cleared implants including Motiva and Mentor, selected by chest width, tissue thickness, profile and the plane of placement. Every implant is registered with the manufacturer and the patient receives a warranty card carrying the serial number, so the device remains traceable and covered after returning home.