Price guide · 안면거상술
How Much Does a Facelift Cost in Apgujeong and Gangnam?
A surgical facelift in Gangnam typically costs 7,000,000 to 10,000,000 KRW, depending on how much of the face is lifted.
Price snapshot
- Treatment: Facelift
- Korean name: 안면거상술
- Options compared: 2
- VAT: Usually included in quoted cosmetic prices; ask
- Checked: October 2026
Facelift prices by option
| Option | Typical KRW | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Facelift, typical surgeon-quoted range | ₩7,000,000–₩10,000,000 | Range given by a hospital plastic surgeon in a 2024 interview; varies with full vs partial face |
| Gangnam clinic listing, first-time facelift | ₩7,689,000–₩9,900,000 | Event price vs regular price at a Nonhyeon-dong clinic, October 2026 |
At 1 USD = 1,325.06 KRW (YCharts reference rate for 23 October 2026, checked 28 October 2026), the typical range of 7,000,000 to 10,000,000 KRW is about US$5,283 to US$7,547.
What changes the price
- Full face and neck versus lower face only
- Technique (SMAS plication versus deeper plane dissection)
- Added procedures such as neck lift, fat grafting or eyelid surgery
- General anesthesia and overnight stay
- Surgeon experience
What a quote usually includes
- Surgeon fee and anesthesia
- Dressings and drains
- Stitch removal and early checks
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 tests and ECG
- Overnight nursing if not bundled
- Scar care products
How to avoid overpaying
- Ask if the quote is full face and neck or lower face only before comparing
- Event prices on apps can be 20% or more below list; ask whether the event price applies to your surgeon
- Plan 10 to 14 days in Seoul so follow-ups do not turn into extra trips
Sources
- Kormedi: facelift cost quoted by a plastic surgeon(checked 2026-10)
- Modoodoc: facelift listing, Nonhyeon-dong clinic (Oct 2026)(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.
Facelift cost questions
Is a mini facelift much cheaper?
We could not verify a separate 2026 mini-lift price. Ask clinics to quote lower-face-only and full-face options side by side.
Why is one clinic listing 7,689,000 KRW but saying the regular price is 9,900,000 KRW?
App listings show an event discount against a list price. Confirm the event price is still valid on your surgery date and covers anesthesia.
Does a neck lift come with the facelift price?
Not always. Some quotes cover face only; ask for the neck to be listed as a line item.
Is VAT included in facelift quotes?
Korean cosmetic surgery carries 10% VAT. Ask whether the figure you were given already includes it.
How long until I can fly home after a facelift?
Most clinics want you nearby until stitches come out, often around 7 to 10 days. Budget hotel nights into the total.
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