Privacy questions before a first appointment
Tell the clinic whether you want to attend alone or with a companion and ask how private medical discussions are handled. Confirm whether an interpreter can attend, how photographs are stored and whether permission for promotional use is separate from treatment consent. Ask for the responsible surgeon’s name and how their experience relates to your proposed procedure rather than assuming that clinic size proves expertise.
Comparison guide
Compare consultations using the same questions. Record the proposed scope, responsible surgeon, recovery contacts and inclusions in the quotation. Ask why recommendations differ instead of treating popularity or review counts as evidence of individual suitability.
A practical decision record
Write down the proposed procedure, your priorities and the limitations discussed. Separate the expected change from the recovery process. Ask who to contact for unexpected symptoms, when reviews are scheduled, and how any additional treatment would be assessed. Do not stop prescribed medicines or change preoperative instructions based on an online guide.
Before you book
- Confirm the surgeon and whether the appointment includes an in-person medical assessment.
- Request a written quotation including anesthesia, tests, follow-up, taxes and any separately charged treatment.
- Ask about language support, consent in a language you understand and follow-up after leaving Korea; do not assume these services are included.
- Check the clinic address and schedule directly before booking transport.
Questions and answers
Is this procedure suitable for everyone?
No. The clinician must assess your history, anatomy and goals. A listed service does not establish suitability, and choosing no treatment remains an option.
Can I use a fixed recovery time to plan my flight?
Ask your treating clinician for an individualized travel and follow-up plan before booking. Online estimates cannot confirm when you personally can fly or return to work.
Visit and source notes
5F, Mihye Building, 590 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul · 02-517-7700
This is an independent directory guide based on public clinic information, not the official clinic website or a clinician-reviewed diagnosis. Availability, fees, interpretation and follow-up arrangements must be confirmed directly. Results and recovery vary; no outcome or ranking is guaranteed.