Rhinoplasty in Korea

Rhinoplasty in Korea typically costs around ₩4,000,000 to ₩8,000,000 depending on the clinic and the complexity of the patient’s nose. Additional costs may apply if cartilage is needed, if it is a revision case, structural work is needed, etc.

While this depends on the clinic, most recommend waiting at least 1 week before flying after a nose job. Flying can increase swelling or affect sinus pressure due to cabin pressure. So, while taking a flight after 3~5 days is possible, it is generally best to wait at least one week.

It is typically advised to wait one month after a nose job before wearing glasses, as the pressure from the glasses resting on your nose can affect the healing process and potentially alter the surgical results. If you must wear glasses, use a special support pad or tape your glasses to your forehead to avoid pressure on the bridge of your nose.

Our clinics typically perform open rhinoplasty, which provides the surgeon with enhanced visibility of the nasal structures, allowing for greater accuracy and precision. In open rhinoplasty, the incision is made on the columella, the space between the two nostrils. This incision may leave a tiny scar, which becomes hardly noticeable over time.

Each clinic has its own timeline for stitch removal, but most remove the nose stitches around seven days after surgery. Therefore, it’s generally recommended to stay in Korea for about a week post-surgery. If you’d prefer to leave earlier, you can arrange to have the stitches removed in your home / another country.

You can typically undergo revision rhinoplasty at least one year after your initial surgery. This allows enough time for the nose to fully heal and for all the swelling to subside, allowing the final shape to take place.