Scar revision in the Republic of Korea typically costs from AUD $430 to AUD $570, depending on the scar length and technique. In Australia, similar procedures cost around AUD $6,600 on average, meaning patients save approximately 92% by travelling. Prices generally include the initial consultation, the procedure itself, and basic post-operative follow-up care in Seoul, Daegu, or Daejeon.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Greater value is often found at multi-specialty centres such as Severance Hospital or Seoul National University Bundang Hospital. These JCI-accredited facilities use digital systems to prevent medical errors. While smaller clinics in Gangnam focus on aesthetics, these major hospitals specialise in complex reconstructive cases. Many clinics, including VG Plastic Surgery, provide multilingual staff and board-certified specialists specifically for international patients.
| Republic of Korea | Thailand | Turkey | |
| Scar revision | from AUD $430 | from AUD $3,900 | from AUD $930 |
Dr. Yong Woo Kim achieved the top score in the South Korean resident board exam. He is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Returning Plastic Surgery in Seoul. Dr. Kim has performed over 1,000 procedures. He specializes in deep plane facelifts, rhinoplasty, and eyelid correction.
Dr. Yeom Jihye is a dermatologist at Forena Clinic in Seoul. She has performed over 14,000 procedures in aesthetic and obesity medicine. She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Yeom completed a clinical observership program at UCLA. She serves as a lifetime member of the Korean Society for Laser Dermatology and Hair Restoration.
Dr. Yeo In Gwon is a board-certified dermatologist at Lienjang Plastic Surgery & Dermatology Center in Seoul. He graduated from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine. He completed a dermatology residency at Chung-Ang University Hospital. He earned a Ph.D. in Dermatology from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine.
He is a member of the Korean Dermatological Association, Korean Acne & Rosacea Society, Korean Society of Dermatologic Laser Surgery, Korean Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and Korean Society for Anti-Aging Dermatology. His clinical focus is medical and cosmetic dermatology. Areas of interest include acne, rosacea, pigmentation disorders, and skin aging. He provides evidence-based care and uses laser and minimally invasive procedures.
The doctor is a board-certified dermatologist with extensive expertise in clinical and aesthetic dermatology. With a strong professional background, the doctor has served as the Director of the Oracle Dermatology Apgujeong Branch and currently holds the position of Director at the Oracle Dermatology Cheongdam Branch.
The doctor maintains active memberships in several prestigious medical organizations, including the Korean Academy of Dermatology, the Korean Society of Dermatologic Surgeons, the Korean Laser Society, and the Korean Society of Aesthetic Dermatology, reflecting a commitment to high standards in dermatological care and surgical procedures.