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Breast augmentation with fat transfer in the Republic of Korea typically costs from AUD $9,482 to AUD $15,338. Final prices depend on the volume of fat harvested, the number of donor sites, and the specific processing technique used. In Australia, this procedure averages around AUD $18,824, meaning patients can save approximately 34%. Standard inclusions usually cover anaesthetic, pre-operative testing, and surgical fees.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a specialised body contouring centre can offer better value for Australian patients. Bbae Clinic in Seoul focuses heavily on fat grafting and has performed over 10,000 cases. Selecting clinics with Korean Healthcare Accreditation (KOIHA) ensures high safety standards. HERSHE Plastic Surgery even reports success rates over 94% for similar fat-based rejuvenation treatments.
| Republic of Korea | Thailand | Turkey | |
| Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer | from AUD $9,482 | from AUD $8,157 | from AUD $6,149 |
Dr. Chung Jae Hyun is a board-certified plastic surgeon. He is an Adjunct Professor at Korea University Medical Center. He earned his medical degree from Korea University College of Medicine. He completed plastic surgery training at Korea University Medical Center. His practice focuses on reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery.
He completed a fellowship at the Breast Reconstruction Center, Department of Plastic Surgery, MD Anderson Cancer Center in the United States. He presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) meeting in 2013 in San Diego.
His accreditations and memberships include the Korean Medical Association and lifetime membership in the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. He is also a member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the Breast Plastic Surgery Research Council (KSPRS), IPRAS, and the Motiva Korea Ambassador Review Panel.
Professor Kim Young Eun is the Chairman of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS) – the most senior leadership role in Korean plastic surgery.
Dr Son Yu Ri is a dedicated plastic surgery specialist at Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic with a surgical focus on aesthetic breast procedures.
Dr Kim Kyu Hee is a board-certified plastic surgeon and a key member of the Research Society for Breast Surgery. She practises at Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic, focusing on refined fat grafting techniques.
Korea is a leading choice for breast augmentation with fat transfer due to high fat survival rates and natural aesthetics. Specialist surgeons use regenerative medicine to enhance grafted fat. This avoids foreign implants while providing subtle volume through minimally invasive body contouring.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While many countries offer fat grafting, Korean clinics like AB Plastic Surgery are officially designated for advanced regenerative medicine by the Ministry of Health. This certification means they use superior lab techniques to process fat. This directly leads to better long-term volume retention compared to standard methods.
Patient Consensus: Patients enjoy the natural feel of their results and appreciate that post-operative treatments like lymphatic drainage are often included. The focus on subtle enhancement and smaller scars makes the experience feel less like a major surgery and more like body sculpting.