🇰🇷 Busan, South Korea · Plastic surgery
Rhinoplasty in Busan
Surgery to reshape the nose for aesthetic balance or to improve breathing — among the most technically demanding facial procedures.
Looking at the bigger picture? See the full Rhinoplasty in South Korea guide.
Richard Balikian MD / wikimedia · BYAbout rhinoplasty in Busan
Rhinoplasty reshapes the bone and cartilage of the nose to change its size, profile, tip or width, and can also correct breathing problems (when combined with septal work, it is a septorhinoplasty). It is one of the most technically demanding operations in facial surgery, because millimetre changes produce visible differences and the result must both look natural and function well.
It is a flagship procedure in South Korea, where surgeons are known for refined, structure-based techniques, and is also heavily marketed in Turkey at far lower prices. Because outcomes hinge so much on individual surgical skill and aesthetic judgement, the surgeon's specific rhinoplasty experience matters more than the clinic's brand.
Clinics in Busan
7 tracked providers offering rhinoplasty.
ABC Plastic Surgery
Busan
ABC Plastic Surgery is located in the ABC Medical Center on Gaya-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan. It performs 3D contouring rhinoplasty (including personalized and revision rhinoplasty), eye surgery (double eyelid, canthoplasty, ptosis correction) and facial contouring such as jaw reduction, cheekbone, underbite correction and chin augmentation.
She's Plastic Surgery
Busan
She's Plastic Surgery is a specialized cosmetic surgery clinic in Busan that opened in 2000 and is listed among Korea's most-visited medical institutions for foreign patients by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. It offers translators in many languages plus concierge and accommodation booking services.
- Most-visited medical institution for foreign patients
SELFI Plastic Surgery
Busan
SELFI Plastic Surgery is located in the Seomyeon area of Busan and offers a range of aesthetic procedures including eye surgery, rhinoplasty and lifting performed by experienced surgeons. It serves both local and international patients seeking facial cosmetic surgery outside Seoul.
I.KNOW.U Plastic Surgery Clinic
Busan
A Busan plastic-surgery clinic in the Seomyeon medical district (Busanjin-gu) offering surgical and non-surgical treatments across eyes, nose, breast, face contour, and body. It is one of the most-reviewed Busan clinics on the Unni platform and publishes itemized USD prices with VAT, anesthesia, and aftercare stated as included.
from $570–$3,144
MIMISOME Clinic (Busan Deokcheon)
Busan
A Busan clinic in the Deokcheon area of Buk-gu combining plastic surgery, dermatology, and obesity care with 1:1 chief-doctor procedures. Rated highly over 500+ reviews on the Unni platform, it publishes USD prices and runs a budget double-eyelid offer.
Lian Plastic Surgery Clinic
Busan
A surgeon-led Busan plastic-surgery clinic in Seomyeon (Busanjin-gu) offering breast surgery, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, facial-bone contouring, and liposuction. Director Dr. Jae Young Hurh is a former Pusan National University Hospital professor and the clinic lists IPRAS membership.
- IPRAS member
- KSPRS member
Star Be Plastic Surgery Clinic
Busan
A Seomyeon (Busanjin-gu) eye- and nose-focused plastic-surgery clinic whose signature offering is under-eye fat repositioning, alongside 3D customized rhinoplasty, double-eyelid surgery, canthoplasty, and lifting. Its chief doctor is highly rated on the Unni platform.
Rhinoplasty prices in Busan
| Provider | Published price (USD) | Typically includes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| I.KNOW.U Plastic Surgery Clinic | $570–$3,144 | surgery, VAT, anesthesia | Verified |
Rhinoplasty in Busan: frequently asked questions
Where can I get rhinoplasty in Busan?
We track 7 providers offering rhinoplasty in Busan: ABC Plastic Surgery, She's Plastic Surgery, SELFI Plastic Surgery, I.KNOW.U Plastic Surgery Clinic, MIMISOME Clinic (Busan Deokcheon).
Is Korea a good place for rhinoplasty?
"Good" depends on the specific clinic and surgeon, not the destination. South Korea has highly experienced plastic surgery providers, but quality varies widely — which is why we score every clinic on a published transparency index and show what's verifiable (accreditation, named surgeons, sources) and what's missing, so you judge a provider rather than a country.
Which country is best for nose rhinoplasty?
We don't crown a single "best" or "cheapest" country — quality lives at the clinic level, not the border. For rhinoplasty, South Korea is a major destination with tracked prices of $2,150–$5,100; compare it head-to-head with other destinations on our comparison pages and rank individual clinics by the MedTraveling Transparency Index rather than trusting a national reputation.
Should I go to Turkey or Korea for rhinoplasty instead of the US?
It depends on what you can verify, not the country alone. On the figures we track, rhinoplasty in South Korea is $2,150–$5,100 — roughly 60% below an indicative US private price of about $9,000. Weigh travel distance against follow-up, then compare named-surgeon, accredited clinics side by side — picking a country sight-unseen is how people get caught out.
Can foreigners get plastic surgery in South Korea?
Yes — South Korea's international clinics routinely treat overseas patients, typically with English-speaking coordinators and all-inclusive packages. K-ETA or a visa depending on nationality and purpose; verify medical-travel requirements before booking. Confirm your own entry requirements and make sure the clinic provides written pre- and post-op instructions you can follow once home.