Double Layer Suture Technique (DLST) Cost in Korea

💰 Average Cost of DLST Surgery in Korea (2025) 

Clinic Type   Estimated Total Cost (USD) 

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Local Budget Clinics   $1,000 – $1,500 

Standard Clinics in Seoul   $1,600 – $2,400 

Premium Gangnam Clinics (Foreigner-Friendly) | $2,500 – $3,800+

🧾 Comprehensive Cost Breakdown for DLST 

1. **Surgeon’s Fee** 

   $800 – $2,000 

   Varies based on expertise in DLST, availability for English consultations, and international qualifications.

2. **Anesthesia Fee** 

   $100 – $300 

   Usually involves local anesthesia with optional mild sedation. Often included in various clinic packages.

3. **Surgical Facility & Equipment Fee** 

   $100 – $300 

   Covers sterile operating environment, suture materials, monitoring equipment, and surgical team.

4. **Consultation & Digital Imaging** 

   $0 – $150 

   Initial consultations are frequently complimentary, although 3D designs or double eyelid simulations may incur additional fees.

5. **Postoperative Medications & Follow-Up Visits** 

   $80 – $200 

   Encompasses prescribed ointments, pain relief medication, and 1–3 post-operative follow-up consultations.

6. **Foreign Patient Coordination / Translation** 

   $0 – $250 

   Clinics providing comprehensive international service include multilingual support; otherwise, charges may apply.

📌 Summary Cost Table 

Item   Low-End (USD)   High-End (USD) 

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Surgeon’s Fee   $800   $2,000 

Anesthesia   $100   $300 

Facility & Equipment   $100   $300 

Post-Op Meds & Follow-Up   $80   $200 

Translator/Coordinator   $0   $250 

Optional Travel/Hotel   $250   $600 

**Total DLST Surgery Cost** | $1,000$3,800+