Setback Jaw Surgery Cost in Korea

💰### Estimated Cost Breakdown for Setback Jaw Surgery (2025)

1. 🧑‍⚕️ **Base Surgical Fee** 

•    ₩8,000,000 – ₩15,000,000 KRW 
•    USD Equivalent: ~$6,100 – $11,500 
•    **Includes:** 
•    - Surgeon’s fee 
•    - Bilateral mandibular osteotomy 
•    - Jaw repositioning and fixation (plates/screws) 
•    - Operating room fees 
•    - Intraoperative monitoring 
•    - Surgical assistants and nursing 
•    Note: Complex skeletal Class III cases or surgeries requiring segmental cuts may incur higher costs.
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2. 🏥 **Hospitalization (2–4 Days)** 

•    ₩800,000 – ₩1,800,000 KRW 
•    USD Equivalent: ~$610 – $1,370 
•    **Includes:** 
•    - Inpatient bed (semi-private or private) 
•    - IV medication & fluids 
•    - 24/7 nursing care 
•    - Surgical drain management 
•    - Post-operative pain and swelling management 
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3. 🧯 **General Anesthesia Fee** 

•    ₩1,000,000 – ₩2,000,000 KRW 
•    USD Equivalent: ~$760 – $1,530 
•    **Covers:** 
•    - Board-certified anesthesiologist 
•    - Full sedation drugs and equipment 
•    - Respiratory and cardiac monitoring 
•    - Airway management (intubation) 

4. 🖥️ **Pre-Surgical Diagnostics & 3D Imaging** 

•    ₩500,000 – ₩1,000,000 KRW 
•    USD Equivalent: ~$380 – $760 
•    **Includes:** 
•    - 3D CT scan 
•    - Panoramic X-ray 
•    - Cephalometric analysis 
•    - Facial skeletal modeling 
•    - Surgical simulation/mock-up.

5. 🦷 Pre-Operative Orthodontic Planning (if necessary) 

₩1,000,000 – ₩3,000,000 KRW (optional) 

USD Equivalent: ~$760 – $2,300 

Includes: 

- Pre-surgical braces or retainers 

- Collaborative consultation with an orthodontist 

- Treatment planning for bite correction and jaw alignment 

Many cases may require 6–12 months of orthodontic preparation prior to surgery. 

6. 💊 Post-Operative Medications & Follow-Up 

₩300,000 – ₩700,000 KRW 

USD Equivalent: ~$230 – $530 

Includes: 

- Pain management medication, antibiotics 

- Swelling reduction treatments (e.g., steroids) 

- Dressing supplies 

- Suture removal 

- 2–3 follow-up appointments 

7. 🌍 Optional Package for International Patients 

₩1,000,000 – ₩2,500,000 KRW 

USD Equivalent: ~$760 – $1,900 

May consist of: 

- Airport transfers 

- Accommodation for 5–7 nights 

- Translation services 

- Pre/post-surgical care coordinator 

- Travel concierge services 

💳 Total Cost Estimate Summary (2025) 

  Item                                        KRW (₩)                     USD ($)                 

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  Base Surgery Fee                            ₩8,000,000 – ₩15,000,000    $6,100 – $11,500       

  Hospitalization (2–4 days)                 ₩800,000 – ₩1,800,000      $610 – $1,370         

  General Anesthesia                          ₩1,000,000 – ₩2,000,000     $760 – $1,530         

  Diagnostic Imaging & Simulation             ₩500,000 – ₩1,000,000       $380 – $760           

  Post-Operative Medications                  ₩300,000 – ₩700,000         $230 – $530           

  Orthodontic Preparation (optional)         ₩1,000,000 – ₩3,000,000     $760 – $2,300         

  Compression Garment/Band                    ₩100,000 – ₩200,000         $75 – $150             

  Foreign Patient Services (optional)        ₩1,000,000 – ₩2,500,000     $760 – $1,900         

  **Total (Standard Range)**                  ₩10,600,000 – ₩20,500,000   $8,100 – $15,900       

  **With Optional Add-Ons**                   ₩12,500,000 – ₩26,000,000   $9,500 – $20,100