QHow do I book a consultation from abroad?
AYou can reach us through WhatsApp, LINE, WeChat, or email. Our international coordinators will guide you through scheduling in your language.
At Sugar Plastic Surgery, we believe in doing only as much as is truly needed. Rather than recommending unnecessary procedures, we first take time to understand the change you genuinely want and your current condition, then suggest the approach that suits you.
Dr. Jin-Hyung Kim, Chief Director and board-certified plastic surgeon, personally oversees every step from consultation through surgery and recovery, aiming to be a reassuring partner from your first decision until your recovery is complete.
Answers to the questions patients most often ask before planning surgery in Korea.
QHow do I book a consultation from abroad?
AYou can reach us through WhatsApp, LINE, WeChat, or email. Our international coordinators will guide you through scheduling in your language.
QI do not speak Korean. Do you provide interpretation services?
AWe are a government-registered medical institution for international patients, with dedicated English-, Chinese-, and Japanese-speaking coordinators on staff. They support smooth communication through every step, from consultation to the operating room and aftercare.
QCan I get a tax refund (VAT refund) on the surgery cost?
AThe special VAT refund program for cosmetic surgery services for foreign tourists officially ended on December 31, 2025. For procedures performed on or after January 1, 2026, clinics can no longer issue tax refund documents.
QDo I need a special visa for plastic surgery in Korea?
AFor short stays (usually up to 90 days), citizens of visa-waiver countries can enter Korea without a visa and receive surgery during their stay. The K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) is temporarily waived for 22 major countries, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and Japan, through December 31, 2026 - please check the official K-ETA website for your nationality before departure.
QWill the surgeon I consult with actually perform my surgery? Is there any risk of ghost surgery?
AThe board-certified plastic surgeon who consults with you performs 100% of the surgery. Under Korean law requiring CCTV in operating rooms, our operating room CCTV is in operation to protect your rights as a patient.
QWhat if I have side effects after returning to my home country?
AAfter you return home, we follow up on your recovery online through messengers such as WhatsApp, WeChat, or LINE, or by email. We also recommend checking the clinic’s aftercare guarantee policy before surgery.
QHow can I check that a clinic is safe and verified?
AAn objective indicator is the KAHF mark, the accreditation program designated by the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare for medical institutions serving international patients. You can also verify that the surgeon is a board-certified plastic surgeon on the Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons website.