# Deep Plane Facelift in South Korea — 20 Listed Surgeons (2026)

> Machine-readable markdown mirror of https://deepplane.com/south-korea. Last built: 2026-11-07.
> License: CC BY 4.0 — Source: DEEPPLANE™ registry.

## Cost

- Procedure (surgeon + facility + anesthesia): $12,000–$30,000 USD
- Source: https://deepplane.com/deep-plane-facelift-cost (2026 canonical registry dataset, CC BY 4.0, machine-readable at https://deepplane.com/api/v1/cost-by-country.json)

## Top surgeons by DEEPPLANE™ Score

Ranking basis: the public DEEPPLANE™ Score (board certification, documented case evidence, verified review history) — identical order to the on-page roster at https://deepplane.com/south-korea.

1. Dr. Myung Ju Lee — DEEPPLANE™ Score 52 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/myung-ju-lee
1. Dr. Ju Yong Kwon — DEEPPLANE™ Score 49 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/ju-yong-kwon
1. Dr. Minhee Ryu — DEEPPLANE™ Score 46 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/minhee-ryu
1. Dr. Dong Man Park — DEEPPLANE™ Score 39 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/dong-man-park
1. Dr. Bongil Rho — DEEPPLANE™ Score 39 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/rho-bongil
1. Dr. Heebin Yoo — DEEPPLANE™ Score 36 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/heebin-yoo
1. Dr. Jae-Sung Yoo — DEEPPLANE™ Score 31 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/jae-sung-yoo
1. Dr. Hong-Ki Lee — DEEPPLANE™ Score 30 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/hong-ki-lee
1. Dr. Junyoung Jang — DEEPPLANE™ Score 30 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/junyoung-jang
1. Dr. Tae Suk Oh — DEEPPLANE™ Score 30 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/tae-suk-oh

## Frequently asked questions

### Is South Korea Good for Facelift if I'm Not Asian?

Yes. While Korean surgeons excel at Asian facial anatomy, top clinics regularly treat Western, Middle Eastern, and Southeast Asian patients. Korean precision techniques produce natural results across all ethnicities. Ask to see before/after photos of patients with similar facial structure to yours.

### What is the Gangnam District Known For?

Seoul's Gangnam district has the world's highest density of cosmetic surgery clinics — over 500 in a single neighborhood, nicknamed "Beauty Belt," and it's where the large majority of South Korea's deep plane facelift specialists practice. See [deepplane.com/seoul](https://deepplane.com/seoul) for the neighborhood-level detail and the full surgeon list.

### Is South Korea Safe for Medical Tourism?

South Korea is a very safe medical tourism destination. The government's Medical Korea program certifies clinics for international patients, and the Korean Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Agency provides recourse if complications arise. Stick to KOIHA-accredited or JCI-certified hospitals for the highest safety standards.

### How Long Should I Stay in South Korea After Facelift?

Plan 10–14 days in South Korea after deep plane facelift. Sutures come out at Day 5–7; most bruising resolves by Day 12–14. Medical tourism agencies in Gangnam can arrange everything — from airport pickup and hotel to daily check-ins — so solo travel is straightforward even without Korean language skills.

### How Much Does a Deep Plane Facelift Cost in South Korea in 2026?

A deep plane facelift in Korea (also written South Korea) typically runs 40–60% below US pricing at JCI-accredited hospitals in Seoul's Gangnam district. Package pricing usually bundles the surgeon's fee, hospital facility fee, anesthesia, and initial follow-up visits — always confirm what's included before booking, since a la carte pricing at some clinics can add 15–20% to the quoted rate. Comparing Asian and Turkish medical-tourism options? See the side-by-side [Turkey vs South Korea comparison](https://deepplane.com/best-country/turkey-vs-south-korea).

### What is the typical deep plane facelift Korea cost in Seoul?

Published South Korea ranges run $12,000–$30,000 USD for a deep plane facelift — 40–60% below comparable US pricing — with Seoul's Gangnam district clinics and JCI-accredited hospitals setting the benchmark. Korean quotes are usually packaged (surgeon, facility, anesthesia, and initial follow-ups bundled), so confirm exactly what's included before comparing clinics — a la carte extras can add 15–20%. Verify Korean Board of Plastic Surgery certification and deep-plane-specific results, not just clinic branding.

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