Nipple reduction in the Republic of Korea typically costs from AUD $1,438 to AUD $3,594. The total price depends on the specific technique, such as length or diameter reduction, and the sedation used. In Australia, similar procedures cost around AUD $6,039 on average. Patients save around 57% by travelling to South Korea. These rates often include surgeon fees, local anaesthesia, and initial follow-up consultations in Seoul.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a surgeon with deep experience creates the best value in Seoul. Specialists like Dr Francis Jeon have performed over 3,000 surgical procedures, including complex thoracic and aesthetic cases. Clinics such as SAERO Plastic Surgery are led by surgeons with 20+ years of experience. This high volume often results in more refined aesthetic outcomes for Australian patients compared to generalist clinics.
| Republic of Korea | Thailand | Turkey | |
| Nipple reduction | from AUD $1,438 | from AUD $1,812 | from AUD $2,300 |
Dr. Im Young Min is the board-certified chief physician at VG Plastic Surgery in Seoul. He specializes in facial and body procedures, with a focus on natural, balanced outcomes. Dr. Im has appeared on the TV show Dream Come True.
Professor Kim Young Eun serves as the Chairman of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, leading the nation's peak body for surgical standards.
Dr Son Yu Ri is a dedicated breast plastic surgery specialist at Wonjin, one of Korea's most prominent surgical centres.
Dr. Francis Jeon is a board-certified thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon. He has broad experience in both clinical work and teaching. He completed his medical degree and residency at Soonchunhyang Medical University and Hospital. He later worked there as an instructor and outpatient professor.
Dr. Jeon has held leadership positions, including Auditor of the Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery from 2019 to 2021. He is also a member of WPATH. Since 2009, he has served as the representative at Evita Clinic. In 2011, the American Biographical Institute named him “Man of the Year in Medicine & HealthCare.”