AB Plastic Surgery
Breast reconstruction surgery in the Republic of Korea typically costs from AUD $12,561 to AUD $25,821. The total price depends on the surgical technique, such as using implants or autologous tissue, the hospital tier, and whether the procedure is performed immediately after a mastectomy or later as a delayed reconstruction. In Australia, similar procedures cost around AUD $34,614 on average, and travelling to Korea offers savings of around 44%. Many Korean clinics include preoperative diagnostics, the surgical fee, anaesthetic, and initial post-operative follow-ups in their service estimates.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a women-only multidisciplinary facility like Ewha Womans University Medical Center provides unique value for breast reconstruction. Their specialists, such as Dr Paik Nam-sun, focus on aesthetic results to minimise visible scars. While university hospitals may charge a 15–20% premium over private clinics, they offer JCI-accredited safety standards and advanced oncology support. This higher tier of clinical oversight is often a priority for reconstruction patients.
| Republic of Korea | Thailand | Turkey | |
| Breast reconstruction surgery | from AUD $12,561 | from AUD $6,406 | from AUD $10,645 |
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.
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.
Dr Kim Kyu Hee is a board-certified plastic surgeon and a key member of the specialist Research Society for Breast Surgery. She works at Wonjin Plastic Surgery – one of South Korea's most established facilities for aesthetic and restorative procedures.
Dr Son Yu Ri is a dedicated specialist at Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic with a focus on reconstructive breast procedures.