Combined tummy tuck and liposuction in the Republic of Korea typically costs from AUD $18,985 to AUD $29,772. The final price depends on the volume of fat removed, the specific surgical technique, and the clinic's prestige. Australians can save approximately 29% compared to local private fees, which average around AUD $26,608 for similar body contouring. Prices generally cover the surgeon fee, anaesthetic, and initial following-up care.
Bookimed Expert Insight: High-volume Seoul clinics offer exceptional value through highly specialised medical teams. For instance, the team at JK Plastic Surgery Center has performed over 85,000 procedures, providing a level of experience rarely found elsewhere. Some centres, like VG Plastic Surgery, are accredited by KOIHA, meaning they meet rigorous international safety standards. Patients should also account for a 7–8% tax refund available for cosmetic surgery in South Korea.
| Republic of Korea | Thailand | Turkey | |
| Tummy Tuck and Liposuction | from AUD $19,001 | from AUD $9,528 | from AUD $6,472 |
Professor Park Young Kyu has performed over 1,100 successful procedures and serves as an adjunct professor at Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital.
Dr Im Young Min is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has performed over 1,100 procedures and was named one of Korea’s 100 Good Doctors in 2022.
Professor Kim Young Eun is a leading authority in plastic surgery, having served as Chairman of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.
Dr Kim Kyu Hee is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic with intensive training from the prestigious Soonchunhyang University Hospital.