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AB Plastic Surgery

📍 Seoul (Gangnam), South Korea • 7-14 days depending on procedure

Gangnam clinic near Gangnam Station (Block 77 Building, Seocho-daero) offering eyes, nose, facial contouring, breast, body, anti-aging and non-surgical dermatology. Carries a Korean government Accreditation as a Medical Institution for International Patients (2025-2029) under the KAHF framework and provides dedicated in-house interpreters and English-language consultations.

Estimated $1,500-$15,000+ by procedure (double eyelid from ~$1,500; rhinoplasty ~$3,000-$9,000)

vs $3,000-$25,000 in the US for comparable procedures

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Services Offered

Double eyelid surgery and ptosis correctionRhinoplasty and revision rhinoplastyFacial contouring (jaw, chin)Breast augmentationLiposuction and body contouringNon-surgical dermatology (Thermage, Ultherapy)

Our Take

One of the few cosmetic clinics carrying the Korean government's KAHF accreditation for serving foreign patients, which is among the strongest formal signals a medical tourist can rely on. Convenient Gangnam Station location with explicit English support. Still vet the specific surgeon and confirm what each quote includes.

Pros

  • ✓Holds KAHF accreditation for international patients (2025-2029)
  • ✓Dedicated in-house interpreters and English consultations
  • ✓Central Gangnam Station location
  • ✓Broad surgical and non-surgical menu

Cons

  • ✗Gangnam-area pricing runs higher than outlying clinics
  • ✗Smaller than hospital-scale facilities
  • ✗Long-haul flight from the US
  • ✗Confirm surgeon-specific credentials at consultation

What's Included

  • ✓In-house interpreters
  • ✓English-language consultation
  • ✓Free online consultation
  • ✓Airport pickup and accommodation assistance

Recovery Notes

Recovery varies by procedure; eyelid 5-7 days initial, rhinoplasty 7-10 days before comfortable travel.

Pricing Details

Estimates only; confirm with the clinic. Foreign-patient cosmetic VAT refund was abolished Jan 1, 2026.

Best For

  • • Patients who prioritize a government-accredited clinic
  • • English-speaking international patients
  • • Eye and nose surgery seekers in central Gangnam

Coverage

  • 📍 South Korea

Accreditations

  • ✓KAHF Accreditation as a Medical Institution for International Patients (2025-2029), South Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare
  • ✓Korean board-certified plastic surgeons

Last verified: June 11, 2026

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