Saline Implants Cost in Korea

🧾 Comprehensive Cost Overview 

**Basic Clinics** (General Surgeon, Minimal Care) 

₩5,500,000 – ₩6,500,000 

($4,100 – $4,900 USD) 

**Mid-Tier Clinics** (Certified Plastic Surgeon, Moderate Aftercare) 

₩6,500,000 – ₩7,500,000 

($4,900 – $5,600 USD) 

**Premium Clinics** (Board-Certified Surgeon, Complete Service) 

₩7,500,000 – ₩8,500,000 

($5,600 – $6,300 USD) 

📦 Detailed Cost Analysis by Component 

  **Cost Component**   **Price in KRW**   **USD Equivalent**   **Notes**   

|-------------------|------------------|-------------------|------------   

  Saline Implant Set (Pair)   ₩1,800,000 – ₩2,500,000   $1,350 – $1,850   More economical than silicone due to material   

  Plastic Surgeon’s Fee   ₩1,800,000 – ₩3,000,000   $1,350 – $2,200   Varies based on surgeon’s expertise   

  Operating Room / Facility Fee   ₩500,000 – ₩1,000,000   $370 – $750   One-time surgical facility cost   

  Anesthesia (General or Twilight Sedation)   ₩500,000 – ₩800,000   $370 – $600   General anesthesia is generally preferred   

  Post-Op Supplies (Sterile kits, garments)   ₩100,000 – ₩200,000   $75 – $150   May include a compression bra   

  Follow-up Consultations (1–3 visits)   ₩0 – ₩300,000   Free – $220   Some clinics offer unlimited visits   

🏥 Additional & Optional Services 

  **Service**   **Cost in KRW**   **USD Equivalent**   **Description**   

|-------------|------------------|-------------------|-----------------   

  3D Breast Imaging Simulation   ₩100,000 – ₩200,000   $75 – $150   Not always included   

  Extra Night Stay in Recovery Suite   ₩100,000 – ₩300,000   $75 – $220   Optional comfort stay   

  Private Nurse (Clinic to Hotel)   ₩150,000 – ₩250,000   $110 – $185   Available for premium packages   

  Lymphatic Drainage or Manual Massage   ₩300,000 – ₩500,000   $220 – $370   Supports faster recovery   

  Scar Laser Management (1–3 sessions)   ₩300,000 – ₩600,000   $220 – $440   Optional post-operative enhancement   

  Compression Bra or Band   ₩50,000 – ₩100,000   $40 – $75   Typically bought separately   

🔄 Saline vs Silicone Pricing in Korea (2025) 

  **Implant Type**   **Average Total Cost (KRW)**   **USD Equivalent**   

|------------------|------------------------------|-------------------   

  Saline Implants   ₩5,500,000 – ₩8,500,000   $4,100 – $6,300   

  Round Silicone   ₩6,500,000 – ₩10,000,000   $4,800 – $7,400   

  Teardrop Silicone   ₩7,500,000 – ₩12,500,000   $5,500 – $9,300   

✈️ Medical Tourist Package Estimate 

Certain clinics offer saline implant surgery packages specifically designed for foreign patients: 

  **Package Item**   **Included?**   

|------------------|---------------   

  Airport Pickup & Drop-off   ✅   

  Hotel Stay (3–5 nights)   ✅   

  Full Surgery & Implant Fees   ✅   

  English-Speaking Coordinator   ✅   

  Follow-up & Aftercare Kit   ✅