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Your Journey to Plastic Surgery in Korea

Planned around you — from your first message to flying home.

At Sugar Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, your entire journey is guided by one team that speaks your language. Your board-certified surgeon personally handles your consultation, your surgery, and your follow-up — so nothing is lost between steps. As a government-registered medical institution for international patients, we support you in English, Japanese, and Chinese at every stage.

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STEP BY STEP

The 7 Steps of Your Journey

From your first online message to online aftercare back home, here is exactly what to expect at each stage.

01

Online Consultation

Your journey begins long before you arrive in Korea. Send clear photos — front, side, and any angle that shows your concern — along with a short note about what you'd like to change and your medical history (past surgeries, medications, allergies). A coordinator who speaks your language usually replies within one business day, and your board-certified surgeon personally reviews your case. Ask anything: which procedures suit you, what is realistic, and what is not — with no obligation.

02

Personalized Plan & Quote

Once we understand your goals, your surgeon designs a plan made for your face — not an off-the-shelf package. We explain which methods we recommend and why, what each can and cannot achieve, and the realistic recovery for each. You'll receive a written price estimate and the recommended length of stay in Korea, so there are no surprises later. And if a procedure isn't necessary, we'll say so — we plan around the change you genuinely want, not extras.

03

Plan Your Trip

With your plan in hand, you can book with confidence. Check whether your country needs a visa or qualifies for K-ETA, and choose dates that leave enough time for surgery and recovery before you fly home. Sugar Plastic Surgery is a one-minute walk from Exit 7–8 of Sinnonhyeon Station (Line 9), in the heart of Gangnam — surrounded by hotels, pharmacies, restaurants, and convenience stores for every budget, so daily check-up visits are easy and you're never far from what you need.

04

In-Person Consultation & Pre-Op Tests

When you arrive at the clinic, you meet your surgeon face-to-face — with an interpreter — for a detailed consultation. Together you confirm the design in the mirror, review the plan agreed online, and fine-tune it based on how your tissues actually look in person. If needed, basic pre-operative tests may also be carried out on site, after which we confirm you're ready for surgery and anesthesia. This is the moment for any last questions; surgery only proceeds once you fully understand and agree.

05

Surgery Day

On the day of surgery, the same board-certified surgeon who consulted you performs your procedure — there's no hand-off to another doctor. Most procedures are performed under sedation anesthesia after your pre-op checks. For your safety, operating-room CCTV is in operation as required by Korean law. Surgery length depends on the procedure (from around 30 minutes for eyes to several hours for nose or facelift), and you'll rest in a recovery area afterward until you're stable enough to return to your accommodation.

06

Recovery & Follow-Up in Korea

Recovery is part of the treatment, so plan to stay in Korea for the days that follow. You'll return to the clinic for dressing changes, swelling care, and progress checks on the schedule your surgeon sets. Stitches are usually removed about 7 days after surgery (timing varies by procedure), and we perform a final check before you fly so we can confirm you're healing well. Swelling and bruising are normal in the early days and settle gradually — your team will tell you what to expect at each visit and how to care for the area at your hotel.

07

Fly Home & Online Aftercare

Your care doesn't end at the airport. After you return home, stay in touch with your coordinator and surgeon through WhatsApp, LINE, WeChat, or email — send recovery photos and ask questions whenever you need. We'll guide you on what's normal as the final swelling resolves over the following weeks and months, and advise when to seek local care if anything concerns you. For many people, the result continues to refine well after they're back to daily life.

GANGNAM · SEOUL

Stay in the heart of the city

GOOD TO KNOW

Before You Come

A few practical things to prepare so your trip goes smoothly.

Visa & K-ETA

Many nationalities can enter on K-ETA or short-stay visa-free for medical or tourism purposes. Rules differ by country, so please confirm yours before booking your flight.

Languages

Our coordinators support English, Japanese, and Chinese, and your in-person consultation is conducted with an interpreter so nothing is unclear.

Payment

We'll explain the accepted payment methods together with your quote. Please ask your coordinator in advance so everything is arranged before surgery.

Procedure type
Recommended stay in Korea
Eyes · Eye revision · Canthoplasty
about 5–7 days
Nose · Nose revision · Rib cartilage · Fat grafting
about 7–10 days
Facelift · Endoscopic forehead lift
about 10–14 days
Petite (filler, botox, lifting)
Same day · no overnight stay

This is a general guide; your surgeon confirms the exact length of stay for your procedure.

SEOUL, KOREA

A city the world comes to

SAFETY & TRUST

Why International Patients Choose Sugar

One surgeon, start to finishThe board-certified surgeon who consults you also performs your surgery and your aftercare — no hand-off between doctors.
Board-certified plastic surgeonDr. Jin-Hyung Kim — lifetime member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and international member of the ASPS.
Operating-room CCTVIn operation as required by Korean law, for your safety and peace of mind.
Registered for international patientsA government-registered medical institution for foreign patients, with multilingual support.
Only what you needWe plan around the change you genuinely want — not unnecessary procedures.
WELCOME TO KOREA

From arrival to aftercare, we're with you

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The questions international patients ask us most.

Do I need a visa to come for surgery?
Many visitors enter on K-ETA or short-stay visa-free, but the rules vary by nationality. Please check the requirement for your country before booking.
How long should I stay in Korea?
Most patients stay about 5–14 days depending on the procedure, usually until stitches are removed. Your surgeon confirms the exact timing for your case.
What languages do you support?
English, Japanese, and Chinese. Your consultation is conducted with an interpreter so you fully understand every detail.
Who performs the surgery?
The same board-certified plastic surgeon who consulted you performs your surgery. Operating-room CCTV is in operation as required by Korean law.
How do I start?
Send your photos and concerns via WhatsApp, LINE, WeChat, or email — a coordinator will reply in your language, with no obligation.