K-ClinicKorea Plastic Surgery Anesthesia & Surgeon: DOY JUN
Before plastic surgery in Korea, confirm three things: who operates, who handles anesthesia, and who follows up after surgery. At DOY JUN Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, the same attending surgeon handles consultation, surgery and recovery, an anesthesiology and pain medicine specialist is on site, and surgery is recorded on CCTV. Sedation is listed at ₩195,000 and general anesthesia at ₩585,000 (before 10% VAT); whether it is charged separately depends on the procedure.
Plastic Surgery in Korea: Ask "Who" Before "How Much"
For plastic surgery in Korea, the first things to confirm are who will operate, who will handle anesthesia, and who will follow up after surgery. Price comes second.
The most common worry among international patients is meeting one doctor at the consultation and finding a different one in the operating room, or not knowing who is responsible for anesthesia and who responds if something goes wrong. This article uses DOY JUN Plastic Surgery's published information to show who is responsible at each stage and which questions to ask at your consultation.
Is the Surgeon the Same From Consultation to Recovery?
DOY JUN Plastic Surgery states that the same attending surgeon handles you from consultation and surgery through to recovery. During recovery, a dedicated team also helps with pain, swelling and scar management.
The clinic has 3 board-certified plastic surgeons, and you are consulted according to the area you want treated. Director Lee Seung-jun is a board-certified plastic surgeon with a master's degree from Yonsei University College of Medicine, specializing in eyes, nose, lifting, liposuction and fat grafting.
K-Clinic's advice: even though the clinic describes it this way, ask directly at your consultation, "Which surgeon will operate on me?" Write down the name, and ask the same surgeon to check your recovery at follow-up visits.
Who Handles Anesthesia in Korean Plastic Surgery?
DOY JUN Plastic Surgery has an anesthesiology and pain medicine specialist on site. Local, sedation or general anesthesia is used depending on the procedure, and the surgical process is recorded on CCTV.
According to the recovery information on the clinic's website, natural-adhesion and incisional double eyelid surgery use local or sedation anesthesia, while liposuction uses sedation or general anesthesia depending on the area. For other procedures, the doctor decides the type of anesthesia after examining you.
The price list shows sedation at ₩195,000 and general anesthesia at ₩585,000, both before tax. With 10% VAT added, that is ₩214,500 and ₩643,500. Whether anesthesia is charged separately depends on the procedure, so be sure to clarify this before calculating your total.
How Does Recovery and Follow-Up Work?
For post-surgery pain, swelling and scar management, a dedicated team assists you and your attending surgeon does not change. Suture removal and follow-up visit timing follow the doctor's instructions.
The clinic's website gives general guidance for only a few procedures: double eyelid surgery has suture removal after about 3-5 days and 2-3 follow-up visits; for liposuction, recovery is about 1 week for the face, abdomen, thighs and back, and about 3 weeks for the arms. How many days you need to stay in Korea is decided by the doctor based on the procedure and your recovery, so tell the clinic your planned departure date when you book.
What Should You Ask at the Consultation?
Prepare your questions in advance and ask in order: the operating surgeon, the anesthesia method, the anesthesia fee, then follow-up visits and length of stay. This clears up most uncertainty.
- Which surgeon will operate on me?
- Which type of anesthesia will be used for my procedure?
- Is the anesthesia fee charged separately?
- When are suture removal and follow-up visits, and how many days should I stay in Korea?
- Tell the clinic about any medications you take (especially blood thinners) and your past surgical history before the consultation.
How to Get to DOY JUN Plastic Surgery in Gangnam
DOY JUN Plastic Surgery is at Exit 3 of Sinnonhyeon Station (Line 9), connected to the building by an underground passage. Take the elevator to the 12th floor. The address is Urban Hive Building, 12F, 476 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
Opening hours are Monday to Friday 10:00-19:00 and Saturday 10:00-17:00 (no lunch break). The clinic is closed on Sundays.
Frequently Asked Questions About Surgeons and Anesthesia in Korea
Q: Can I request a specific surgeon?
A: The clinic has 3 board-certified plastic surgeons, and you are consulted according to the area you want treated. If you want a particular surgeon, say so when you book and the clinic will confirm whether it can be arranged.
Q: Can I choose the type of anesthesia myself?
A: The anesthesia method is decided based on the procedure and your examination, and an anesthesiology and pain medicine specialist is on site. If you have any concerns, tell the doctor at your consultation.
Q: Can I view the CCTV recording?
A: The clinic's website states that the surgical process is recorded on CCTV. Please confirm the access method and conditions at your consultation.
Q: Is it okay if I don't speak Korean?
A: Yes. You can book and arrange your consultation through K-Clinic without contacting the clinic in Korean yourself.
Book DOY JUN Plastic Surgery Through K-Clinic
The biggest fear with plastic surgery is not knowing who is responsible. Through K-Clinic, you can get a free consultation using the "Request booking" button or the live chat on this website, with no need to contact the clinic in Korean yourself.
We will check with the clinic:
- Which board-certified plastic surgeon will handle your surgery
- The anesthesia method, and whether the anesthesia fee is charged separately
- Suture removal, follow-up timing and the recommended length of stay
- Which day is best to schedule your surgery, based on your departure date
Once your booking is complete, we will send you your arrival time and the clinic's address.
The actual surgical method and cost are decided after the doctor's examination.
Frequently asked questions
Will DOY JUN Plastic Surgery in Seoul switch surgeons on the day of surgery?
The clinic states that the same attending surgeon handles you from consultation through surgery to recovery, and the attending surgeon does not change. At your consultation, still ask directly which surgeon will operate on you.
Who handles anesthesia for plastic surgery at DOY JUN Plastic Surgery?
An anesthesiology and pain medicine specialist is on site at the clinic. Depending on the procedure, local, sedation or general anesthesia is used.
Do I pay separately for anesthesia in Korean plastic surgery?
DOY JUN Plastic Surgery's price list shows sedation at ₩195,000 and general anesthesia at ₩585,000, both before 10% VAT. Whether it is charged separately depends on the procedure, so confirm this at your consultation.
Is plastic surgery recorded on CCTV at DOY JUN Plastic Surgery in Korea?
Yes. DOY JUN Plastic Surgery states that the surgical process is recorded on CCTV.
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Sinnonhyeon Station (Line 9) Exit 3, direct underground access to the building
