Price guide · 가슴성형 (보형물)
How Much Does Breast Augmentation Cost in Apgujeong and Gangnam?
Primary breast augmentation in Gangnam costs about 6,000,000 to 12,000,000 KRW, with the implant brand driving most of the difference.
Price snapshot
- Treatment: Breast Augmentation
- Korean name: 가슴성형 (보형물)
- Options compared: 7
- VAT: Usually included in quoted cosmetic prices; ask
- Checked: October 2026
Breast Augmentation prices by option
| Option | Typical KRW | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bellagel (Korean-made implant) | ₩4,000,000–₩6,000,000 | Domestic implant, lowest implant tier |
| Mentor Classic smooth | ₩6,000,000–₩8,000,000 | |
| Mentor Extra | ₩8,000,000–₩10,000,000 | |
| Motiva or Mentor Boost | ₩10,000,000–₩12,000,000 | Premium implant tier |
| Fat transfer to breast (no implant) | ₩4,000,000–₩8,000,000 | Volume gain is smaller than with an implant |
| Endoscopic-assisted add-on | ₩500,000–₩1,500,000 | Added to the base price |
| Breast revision surgery (app promotions) | ₩4,445,000–₩8,000,000 | Goodoc promotional listings, average about 5,890,000 KRW |
At 1 USD = 1,325.06 KRW (YCharts reference rate for 23 October 2026, checked 28 October 2026), the primary surgery range of 6,000,000 to 12,000,000 KRW is about US$4,528 to US$9,056.
What changes the price
- Implant brand and model (Bellagel, Mentor, Motiva)
- Pocket placement and endoscopic assistance
- Incision site (armpit, fold, areola)
- Combined lift or fat grafting
- Whether general anesthesia is in the base price
What a quote usually includes
- Implant, surgery and anesthesia in most quotes
- Post-op check visits
Costs people forget
- 10% VAT on cosmetic surgery. The VAT refund for foreign patients ended on 31 December 2025; bills to bring it back were still pending in the National Assembly in August 2026, so do not count on a refund
- Pre-op blood test and chest X-ray: 50,000 to 150,000 KRW
- Anesthesia if billed separately: 200,000 to 500,000 KRW
- Compression bra and supplies: 50,000 to 150,000 KRW
- Combined lift: adds 2,000,000 to 5,000,000 KRW
How to avoid overpaying
- Ask for the same implant model and size at each clinic before comparing totals
- Check whether the implant maker's warranty registration is done for you
- Confirm anesthesia is included; it can add up to 500,000 KRW
- Budget about 1.3 to 1.5 times the original price if you may need a revision later
Sources
- isclinic.co.kr: breast augmentation cost 2026 (Motiva, Mentor, Bellagel)(checked 2026-10)
- Goodoc treatment dictionary: breast revision promo prices(checked 2026-10)
- Dailymedi: foreign patient cosmetic VAT refund lapsed end-2025, reinstatement bill(checked 2026-10)
Last reviewed October 2026. Prices change often; confirm with the clinic before booking. General information only, not medical advice. A doctor confirms what suits you at consultation.
Breast Augmentation cost questions
How much more is Motiva than Mentor in Gangnam?
Motiva or Mentor Boost sits around 10,000,000 to 12,000,000 KRW, against 6,000,000 to 8,000,000 KRW for Mentor Classic smooth.
Is fat transfer cheaper than implants?
It is quoted at 4,000,000 to 8,000,000 KRW, overlapping the low implant tiers. You get less volume, and some fat is absorbed.
What does the endoscope add to the bill?
About 500,000 to 1,500,000 KRW on top of the base price.
How much is a breast revision?
App promotions run about 4,445,000 to 8,000,000 KRW. Guides suggest budgeting 1.3 to 1.5 times the original surgery for complex cases.
Are pre-op tests extra?
Often. Blood work and a chest X-ray add about 50,000 to 150,000 KRW.
Is VAT charged on breast augmentation?
Yes, 10% VAT applies, and the foreigner refund ended on 31 December 2025.
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