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Eye, nose and lifting procedures from the third floor above Younggwang Books.
Busan (Seomyeon) is one of the stronger districts for rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty in Korea costs roughly 3 to 12 million KRW (about 2,200 to 9,000 USD), with revision cases running 6 to 15 million KRW. Apgujeong and Cheongdam hold the surgeons with the deepest revision experience, and total time in country for a primary case is typically 10 to 14 days including splint removal.

Seomyeon is the center of Busan's clinic district, with Haeundae holding a smaller cluster aimed at visitors. For patients already traveling, combining a procedure with recovery by the coast is a genuine draw. Fewer clinics staff full-time interpreters, so confirm language support before booking.
The ranges below are the Seoul-wide figures we publish for rhinoplasty. Busan clinics typically quote 15 to 25 percent below Seoul figures. Quoted prices in Korea normally include anesthesia and facility use, which are billed separately in many other markets, so compare the all-in figure rather than the surgeon's fee alone.
| Procedure type | Typical range (KRW) | USD estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Tip plasty only | 2.0M - 4.0M | $1,500 - $3,000 |
| Bridge + tip (silicone or Gore-Tex) | 3.5M - 7.0M | $2,600 - $5,200 |
| Rhinoplasty with septal cartilage | 5.0M - 9.0M | $3,700 - $6,700 |
| Rhinoplasty with rib cartilage | 8.0M - 12.0M | $6,000 - $9,000 |
| Alar base reduction (add-on) | 1.0M - 2.0M | $750 - $1,500 |
| Revision rhinoplasty | 6.0M - 15.0M | $4,500 - $11,200 |
Prices are indicative ranges collected from public clinic pricing and consultation quotes. Updated February 2026. USD conversion at 1,340 KRW/USD.
5 clinics on this site list an address in Busan (Seomyeon), and the district centres on Seomyeon Station, Haeundae. Practices are more spread out here than in the Gangnam corridor, so allow travel time between consultations. Recovery for rhinoplasty runs to about 7 to 10 days before desk work, so choose accommodation you can reach without a long transfer, and book the follow-up appointment before you leave the clinic rather than trying to arrange it later. Seomyeon is the center of Busan's clinic district, with Haeundae holding a smaller cluster aimed at visitors. For patients already traveling, combining a procedure with recovery by the coast is a genuine draw. Fewer clinics staff full-time interpreters, so confirm language support before booking.
Three questions separate a clinic worth a deposit from one worth leaving. Ask whether the surgeon who consults is the surgeon who operates, and get the answer in writing. Ask for an itemised quote that splits the surgeon's fee, anesthesia, facility use and follow-up visits. Ask what the revision policy covers, what window it runs for, and what you would still pay. A clinic that answers all three concretely is doing the work; a clinic that answers with reassurance is selling.
5 listings in Busan (Seomyeon)

Eye, nose and lifting procedures from the third floor above Younggwang Books.

Three floors focused on eye surgery, implant-free rhinoplasty and lifting.

Covers facial contouring, jaw and cheekbone reduction alongside eye and nose surgery.

One of the broader Seomyeon practices, covering nose, eye, lifting and body contouring.

The largest practice in this Busan set, spanning eight floors of the Ace Medical Tower.
Listings for rhinoplasty in other districts, ranked by our directory.

Focused on eye and nose work including revision cases, with LED and hyperbaric oxygen sessions offered as post-operative care.

Positions itself on facelift and regenerative cell work rather than a general surgical menu.

Small Cheongdam practice built around multi-knot buried suture eyelid technique and omega lifting.

Runs eye, nose and lifting surgery across four levels of the Gukje Building.
For the complete breakdown of technique options, recovery timeline and the questions worth asking at consultation, read the main Rhinoplasty guide.
Warping risk in rib cartilage grafting, the main trade-off against implants.
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This guide is editorial information, not medical advice. Cosmetic surgery carries risks and outcomes vary by individual. Always consult a licensed specialist and review the clinic's credentials before booking. We do not perform procedures and are not affiliated with the clinics listed unless explicitly marked.