Surgery in Seoul
Choosing a clinic for surgery treatment Seoul can feel overwhelming when you are visiting from abroad and trying to compare options in a short amount of time. TheLine Plastic Surgery, located on the 4th, 5th and 6th floors of the Dongnam Building at 65 Garosu-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, offers a range of surgical procedures spanning eyelid, nose, body contouring and breast surgery. This page gives an overview of the surgical categories available so you can decide which individual treatment page to read next before booking a consultation.
What surgery treatment in Seoul includes here
The surgical menu at this clinic is grouped into four broad areas: eye surgery, nose surgery, body lifting, and breast surgery. Eye procedures include upper and lower blepharoplasty, under-eye fat repositioning, and SVF-based eye revision surgery for patients who have had a previous eyelid operation elsewhere. Nose procedures include the clinic's own version of rhinoplasty referred to as Barbie nose surgery, rhinoplasty tailored to different nose types, and SVF nose revision surgery for corrective cases. Body lift options cover the abdomen, arms and thighs, generally aimed at patients who have loose or sagging skin after weight change. Breast procedures include implant-based augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, autologous fat grafting combined with SVF, and a specific SVF Mentor breast augmentation package. Two of the clinic's directors, Cho Jae-ho and Jung Yu-seok, have backgrounds in fat-related research and SVF work, which is reflected in several of the procedures offered.
Who this type of surgery suits
Surgical correction is generally considered by patients who have a structural concern that cannot be addressed with non-surgical treatments alone — for example, excess upper eyelid skin, sagging under-eye fat, a nasal shape the patient wishes to change, loose skin after significant weight loss, or breast size and shape concerns. People seeking any form of surgery treatment in Seoul should be in stable general health, have realistic expectations about what surgery can and cannot change, and be prepared for a period of recovery and follow-up. Revision cases, such as SVF eye or nose revision surgery, typically suit patients who have already had a previous procedure and want to address specific residual concerns rather than starting from scratch.
Who should avoid or delay surgery
Surgery is not appropriate for everyone. Patients with uncontrolled chronic illness, active infection, untreated bleeding disorders, or those who are pregnant should postpone elective procedures. Anyone currently on blood-thinning medication, certain supplements, or with unmanaged autoimmune conditions should discuss this in detail with a doctor before scheduling. Patients who are unable to travel for the recommended follow-up visits, or who have unrealistic expectations about the outcome, are usually advised to reconsider timing or extent of the procedure. A thorough medical history review during consultation is the standard way this is assessed, and the doctor may decline or postpone a procedure if it is judged unsuitable.
How a typical consultation and surgery day goes
Most patients start with an in-person consultation where the relevant doctor — for eye, nose, body or breast concerns — reviews your history, examines the area of concern, and discusses which approach may suit your goals. For international patients, this is also when translation support and scheduling for surgery treatment in Seoul are usually arranged. On the day of surgery, procedures are performed under local or general anesthesia depending on the operation, with body lifts and breast surgery generally requiring longer operating times than eyelid procedures. Patients are monitored afterward before being discharged or, for more extensive procedures, kept for a short observation period.
Downtime and recovery
Recovery varies considerably by procedure and by individual. Eyelid surgery and under-eye fat repositioning often involve bruising and swelling that noticeably improves within one to two weeks, though residual swelling can persist longer for some patients. Nose surgery typically involves a splint for about a week, with swelling continuing to settle gradually over subsequent weeks or months. Body lift procedures on the abdomen, arms or thighs tend to have longer initial recovery due to incision length, and compression garments are commonly used during this period. Breast surgery recovery depends on whether implants or fat grafting were used, with most patients resuming light activity within one to two weeks but avoiding strenuous exercise for longer. In all cases, final results take time to settle, and outcomes differ between patients based on anatomy, skin quality, and healing response. No procedure can guarantee a specific result, and some patients may require touch-up work.
Pricing
Pricing information is limited on this overview page. The one figure provided in current clinic materials is for SVF Mentor Breast Augmentation, listed at 5,000,000 KRW. This figure may not include VAT, anesthesia fees, or the initial consultation, and actual cost can vary depending on the complexity of the case, so please confirm final pricing directly with the clinic before booking. Other procedures listed — including eyelid surgery, nose surgery, body lifts, and other breast procedures — do not have published prices here, and a personalized quote is generally provided after in-person or virtual consultation.
Safety considerations
Any surgical procedure carries some degree of risk, including bleeding, infection, scarring, asymmetry, or reaction to anesthesia, and individual outcomes cannot be predicted with certainty. The clinic's team includes directors with long-standing surgical experience — Cho Jae-ho has 32 years of surgical experience and has performed a large volume of liposuction procedures since 2007, and Jung Yu-seok has 31 years of experience specializing in fat and SVF work — but experience does not eliminate risk, and patients should ask directly about the risks specific to their chosen procedure during consultation. If you are considering surgery treatment in Seoul, it is worth requesting a clear explanation of possible complications, expected recovery timeline, and what follow-up care is included before signing consent forms.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a consultation before booking surgery?
Yes, a consultation with the relevant doctor is the standard first step so your history and goals can be reviewed before any procedure is scheduled.
How long should I plan to stay in Seoul for recovery?
This depends on the specific procedure; eyelid surgery generally requires a shorter stay than body lift or breast surgery, and the clinic can advise on a suggested timeline during consultation.
Are the prices listed final?
Only one price is currently published, for SVF Mentor Breast Augmentation, and it may not include VAT or consultation fees; other procedures require a personalized quote.
Can revision surgery be done if I had a previous procedure elsewhere?
The clinic offers SVF eye and nose revision surgery for patients seeking correction of a prior procedure, though suitability is assessed individually during consultation.
What are the clinic's opening hours?
The clinic is open Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 18:30 and Saturday from 09:30 to 17:00, and is closed on Sundays and public holidays.