Price guide · 코 재수술
How Much Does Revision Rhinoplasty Cost in Apgujeong and Gangnam?
Revision rhinoplasty in Gangnam usually costs 3,000,000 to 7,000,000 KRW, and a full rebuild with your own rib cartilage runs 5,000,000 to 10,000,000 KRW or more.
Price snapshot
- Treatment: Revision Rhinoplasty
- Korean name: 코 재수술
- Options compared: 5
- VAT: Usually included in quoted cosmetic prices; ask
- Checked: October 2026
Revision Rhinoplasty prices by option
| Option | Typical KRW | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Implant removal only | ₩500,000–₩1,500,000 | Taking out a silicone or Gore-Tex implant without reshaping |
| Implant exchange | ₩2,000,000–₩4,000,000 | Old implant swapped for a new one, limited tip work |
| Contracture correction plus reshaping | ₩3,000,000–₩7,000,000 | Scar release, new support grafts, tip rebuilt |
| Full reconstruction with own rib cartilage | ₩5,000,000–₩10,000,000 | Upper end can exceed 10,000,000 KRW; one guide puts autologous rib cases at 7,000,000 KRW and up |
| App-listed revision promotions | ₩2,061,389–₩2,556,410 | Goodoc promotional listings; these usually cover simpler revisions, not rib cases |
At 1 USD = 1,325.06 KRW (YCharts reference rate for 23 October 2026, checked 28 October 2026), the typical range of 3,000,000 to 7,000,000 KRW is about US$2,264 to US$5,283.
What changes the price
- Cartilage source: septum or ear cartilage costs less than harvesting your own rib, and donor rib is priced separately
- How many previous operations you have had and how much scar tissue there is
- Whether the implant is infected, exposed or has caused contracture
- Whether tip, bridge and alar work are all redone or only one part
- Surgeon seniority; revision specialists in Sinsa and Apgujeong price above first-time surgery
What a quote usually includes
- Surgeon fee and operating room
- Anesthesia in most quotes (confirm general vs sedation)
- Splint, packing and first follow-up 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
- CT scan or pre-op blood tests if not bundled
- Donor rib cartilage or extra graft material
- Scar or steroid injections during recovery
- Hotel nights in Seoul for the 7 to 10 days before splint removal
How to avoid overpaying
- Bring photos and, if possible, the operative note from your first surgery so the clinic can quote the actual plan instead of a worst case
- Ask for the price with and without rib cartilage in writing; the gap is often several million won
- Compare the revision quote with a first-time rhinoplasty price (Gangnam listings start around 940,000 to 1,650,000 KRW) to see how much of the quote is the revision premium
- Check whether a second touch-up within a year is included
Sources
- isclinic.co.kr: rhinoplasty and revision cost guide 2026(checked 2026-10)
- o2u: revision rhinoplasty cost by difficulty and cartilage(checked 2026-10)
- Goodoc treatment dictionary: revision rhinoplasty promo prices(checked 2026-10)
- Modoodoc: nose bridge surgery prices 2026 (Gangnam clinic listings)(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.
Revision Rhinoplasty cost questions
Why does a revision cost two or three times more than my first nose job?
Scar tissue makes dissection slower, the old implant often has to come out, and new support usually needs more cartilage. Gangnam first-time bridge surgery is listed from about 940,000 KRW, while most revisions start near 3,000,000 KRW.
How much extra does rib cartilage add?
In 2026 guides, revisions using your own rib sit at 5,000,000 to 10,000,000 KRW or more, against 2,000,000 to 4,000,000 KRW for a simple implant exchange. Ask the clinic to price both options.
Can I just have the implant removed and stop there?
Yes. Removal alone is quoted at about 500,000 to 1,500,000 KRW. The nose may look flatter afterwards, so many people return later for reshaping.
Are the cheap revision deals on apps the same operation?
Usually not. Promotions around 2,000,000 to 2,500,000 KRW tend to cover simple implant swaps. Contracture or rib work is quoted after an in-person exam.
Does insurance cover revision rhinoplasty?
Cosmetic revision is not covered. If breathing is blocked, a functional component may be billed differently, but expect to pay the cosmetic part in full plus 10% VAT.
How many days should I budget in Seoul?
Plan on 7 to 10 days so the splint and stitches can come out at the clinic. Rib cases may need a few extra days for the chest wound.
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