Banobagi Plastic Surgery
25+ years in Gangnam, founded by 4 Seoul National University surgeons. 8,500+ annual procedures, KAHF accredited, 9-language support. Facial contouring, rhinoplasty, anti-aging, breast surgery.
Hospital Overview
Banobagi Plastic Surgery was established in February 2000 as YE Plastic Surgery Clinic, founded by four board-certified plastic surgeons — all graduates of Seoul National University College of Medicine. The clinic was renamed Banobagi in 2007 and has operated continuously in Gangnam for over 25 years, making it one of the longest-established cosmetic surgery practices in the district.
The facility spans an 11-floor complex (6-story main building plus 5-story annex) with 32 beds, eight specialized centers, and a dedicated stem cell research lab. Unlike many Gangnam clinics that rely on part-time anesthesiologists, Banobagi maintains four board-certified anesthesiologists on staff full-time — a critical safety differentiator for surgical patients.
Banobagi performs 8,500+ plastic and reconstructive surgeries annually, with 12,000+ total patient consultations. Over 2,000 international patients visit each year from across China, Southeast Asia, Mongolia, Russia, Japan, and the West. The clinic is KAHF accredited (Korea Accreditation Program for Medical Institutions Serving Foreign Patients) and holds government certification for treating international patients since 2009.
Specialties
Facial Contouring (Core Specialty)
V-Line jaw surgery, cheekbone/zygoma reduction, genioplasty, two-jaw surgery. SNU-trained craniofacial expertise.
Anti-Aging / Face Lift
Full facelift, thread lifts, Ultherapy, Thermage. In-house stem cell research center.
Rhinoplasty
Primary, alarplasty, revision, and functional rhinoplasty. From ~$4,300.
Eye Surgery
Double eyelid, ptosis correction, canthoplasty, revision. From ~$1,600.
Breast Surgery
Augmentation, reduction, reconstruction, revision. Dedicated breast specialist. From ~$8,800.
Stem Cell Research Center
Established 2014. Isolates stem cells from blood, bone marrow, and fat for regenerative treatments.
International Patient Services
Comprehensive support from your first inquiry to post-treatment follow-up, coordinated by InKoreaNow.
9-Language Beauty Counselors
English, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Vietnamese, Thai, Mongolian, Indonesian, Burmese.
Free Online Consultation
Telemedicine consultation with treatment plan and cost estimate before arrival.
Airport & Transport
Airport pickup and drop-off. Hotel-to-hospital transportation. Own guest house within 1-minute walk.
VIP Clinic Ward
32-bed clinic ward with on-site anesthesiology team. Complimentary meals during treatment.
Post-Op Recovery Program
Customized aftercare: IV therapy, laser treatment, hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Flexible Payment
International credit cards, PayPal, Alipay, WeChat Pay. On-site tax refund available.
Why Choose Banobagi Plastic Surgery
All SNU-Trained Surgeons
All founders and most current surgeons graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine.
25+ Years in Gangnam
One of the longest-operating plastic surgery clinics in the district. Proven, stable track record.
Dedicated Anesthesiology Team
4 board-certified anesthesiologists on staff full-time. A critical safety differentiator.
Own Guest House
Recovery guest house within a 1-minute walk. Plus partner hotels and serviced apartments.