The Line Plastic Surgery Clinic
Surgeon-owned plastic surgery clinic on Garosu-gil holding JCI accreditation, with an anaesthesiologist on site and an in-house SVF laboratory, covering liposuction, facelift and stem cell work.
In short. Rhinoplasty in Korea most often combines a bridge implant with tip work using the patient's own septal or ear cartilage, rather than reshaping bone alone.
- Indicative price
- 3,000,000 - 8,000,000 KRW
- Procedure time
- 1 - 3 hours
- Anesthesia
- Sedation or general
- Recovery
- Cast removed at day 7, swelling subsides over 3-6 months
- Minimum stay in Korea
- 10 days
- Also known as
- Nose job, 코성형
Silicone remains the most common bridge material in Korea, with Gore-Tex and diced cartilage used where the skin is thin or the patient has had prior surgery. The tip is almost always built with autologous cartilage because implants placed at the tip carry a real risk of extrusion through the skin over time.
Revision rhinoplasty is a distinct specialty. If you have had previous nose surgery, ask specifically how many revision cases the surgeon handles per month and whether rib cartilage harvesting is available in-house.
Clinics offering Rhinoplasty
Apgujeong DR Plastic Surgery Clinic
Plastic surgery clinic in Gangnam-gu with no plastic surgery board certification recorded on the HIRA register, 5 minutes from Apgujeong Station.
Deonan Plastic Surgery Clinic
Plastic surgery clinic in Gangnam-gu with no plastic surgery board certification recorded on the HIRA register, 2 minutes from Sinnonhyeon Station.
Viel Plastic Surgery Clinic
Plastic surgery clinic in Seocho-gu with no plastic surgery board certification recorded on the HIRA register, 6 minutes from Sinnonhyeon Station.
Yeoui Gonggam Plastic Surgery Clinic
Plastic surgery clinic in Yeongdeungpo-gu with no plastic surgery board certification recorded on the HIRA register, 8 minutes from Yeouido Station.
Nuance Plastic Surgery Clinic
Plastic surgery clinic in Yongsan-gu with no plastic surgery board certification recorded on the HIRA register, 8 minutes from Ichon Station.
VB Plastic Surgery Clinic
Plastic surgery clinic in Jung-gu with no plastic surgery board certification recorded on the HIRA register, 11 minutes from Kyungpook Nat'l Univ. Hospital Station.
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Frequently asked questions
Is silicone safe for rhinoplasty?
Silicone bridge implants have decades of use in Korea and a low complication rate when placed under the periosteum by an experienced surgeon. The main long-term risks are visible outline in thin skin, deviation, and capsular contracture, all of which are correctable.
How long before I can fly after rhinoplasty?
Most surgeons clear patients to fly once the cast is removed, about 7 to 10 days. Cabin pressure does not damage the result, but early flights make swelling and nosebleeds harder to manage away from the clinic.
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