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Facial Contouring (V-Line / Jaw Surgery) cost in South Korea
Published provider prices for facial contouring (v-line / jaw surgery) in South Korea range $50–$32,000, with most quotes landing around $3,688–$4,879. Below: what drives the figure, what's included, and a clinic-by-clinic breakdown.
Typical price range
$3,688–$4,879
Full spread $50–$32,000 across 8 provider quotes
Prices are published provider figures, not personalised quotes. Confirm inclusions directly.
How much you could save
Compare the typical tracked price here against indicative private prices in your home country. Switch currency to match your budget.
South Korea (typical)
$4,280
$50–$32,000
Home (indicative)
$20,000
typical private price
You could save
$15,720
≈ 79% less
Home-country figures are indicative typical private list prices, not quotes. Destination figures are published provider prices we track. Add travel, accommodation and any revision cost before comparing — a low headline is not the full bill. Currency conversions are approximate.
Price by provider
Each figure is a published provider price with its source confidence. Lowest first.
| Provider | Published price (USD) | Typically includes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boom Clinic | $50–$140 | filler, session | Verified |
| SAERO Plastic Surgery | $1,081–$1,802 | facial liposuction | Reported |
| TL Plastic Surgery | $2,530–$4,550 | zygoma reduction surgery | Reported |
| HERSHE Plastic Surgery Korea | $3,580–$8,591 | surgery | Provider-stated |
| I.KNOW.U Plastic Surgery Clinic | $3,796 | surgery, VAT | Verified |
| Returning Plastic Surgery | $5,207 | surgery | Reported |
| VG Plastic Surgery | $7,000–$9,000 | jaw shaping | Reported |
| RNWOOD Plastic Surgery | $12,000–$32,000 | deep plane facelift or neck lift surgery | Reported |
What drives the price
What's included — and what isn't
A low headline often excludes the costs that matter. Confirm inclusions in writing.
Commonly included
- ✓jaw shaping
- ✓facial liposuction
- ✓deep plane facelift or neck lift surgery
- ✓zygoma reduction surgery
- ✓surgery
- ✓VAT
- ✓filler
- ✓session
Often excluded
- ×flights
- ×accommodation
Facial Contouring (V-Line / Jaw Surgery) cost by city in South Korea
Prices shift by city with local demand and clinic mix. Tracked ranges where providers publish figures.
Does insurance cover facial contouring (v-line / jaw surgery)? Financing & extra costs
The honest budget — beyond the headline package price.
Insurance. Most US, UK and other private insurers don't cover elective or cosmetic facial contouring (v-line / jaw surgery) performed abroad, which is why patients pay out of pocket — and why a lower-cost, well-accredited provider can make sense. Where a procedure is medically indicated, ask your insurer about partial reimbursement and what documentation they need.
Financing. Some clinics and facilitators offer instalment plans or work with medical-loan providers; terms vary, so confirm the total cost with interest before committing.
Extra costs to budget. Beyond the package, plan for flights, accommodation and meals, any extra recovery nights, follow-up or medication at home, and — importantly — the cost of revision if it's needed. Building these in upfront keeps the real saving honest.
Cost questions
How much does V-line jaw surgery cost?
Across 8 published quotes we track, facial contouring (v-line / jaw surgery) in South Korea runs $50–$32,000, with a typical range of $3,688–$4,879 — roughly 79% below an indicative US private price of about $20,000. Always confirm what a quote includes — the headline figure rarely covers everything.
How risky is V-line surgery?
Facial Contouring (V-Line / Jaw Surgery) carries the same core medical risks wherever it's performed — the variable that matters most is the provider, not the country. Confirm the clinic is a KHIDI-registered international healthcare provider and that the operating surgeon is a board-certified specialist (e.g. KSPRS for plastic surgery). Insist on a written guarantee that the named surgeon operates. Verify the surgeon on the national medical register, confirm accreditation in the issuer's public registry (we link it on every clinic profile), and get the complication and revision policy in writing. We flag what each clinic does and doesn't disclose.
What's usually included in the price?
Across tracked providers, quotes commonly include: jaw shaping, facial liposuction, deep plane facelift or neck lift surgery, zygoma reduction surgery, surgery, VAT. Frequently excluded: flights, accommodation.
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