Rhinoplasty in Korea or in Thailand, What to Consider Before You Decide
Many people who want a particular nose shape wonder where to have rhinoplasty, at a plastic surgery clinic in Thailand or abroad in Korea, which is well known for facial plastic surgery with a soft look.
In the past, techniques and technology in Thailand may not have kept pace, and surgeons had less experience. Today, Thai medical facilities use modern medical technology and innovation, and many Thai surgeons have experience with a large number of cases, with some known abroad as well.
Thai surgeons are skilled in aesthetic plastic surgery. However, we often see advertising, publicity and marketing from Korea, with tie-ins between clinics and makeover content that make people want to fly to Korea for surgery. As a result, many people believe that for plastic surgery such as rhinoplasty or facial restructuring, they need to go to Korea.
Thai surgeons have a wide range of skills in corrective techniques and in adding definition to the face. Thai people often have distinctive facial features, such as cheekbones with individual character, which people from other countries find interesting and admire. Reducing the cheekbones to balance the face, so that they curve softly into the forehead and nose and the face looks warm rather than too hard or stern, is something Thai surgeons have experience with in many cases. After surgery, the face can look softer and more defined while keeping each person’s individual features. Results depend on each person.
Korean facial structure differs from Thai facial structure, and each nationality has its own distinctive features. Facial plastic surgery in Korea, including rhinoplasty, therefore often follows shapes that are popular in Korea, such as the teardrop tip, which has remained in demand for a long time.
Thai surgeons can create many nose shapes, such as the teardrop tip
So why spend more to fly to Korea for rhinoplasty?
What Costs to Prepare for When Having Rhinoplasty in Korea
- flights
- accommodation or a hotel for at least 7 to 15 days
- warm clothes (if you travel in cold weather or in winter)
- food and drink during recovery, which cost more than in Thailand
- nursing care (if you need an assistant or are travelling alone)
- a health check at a reliable medical facility (which may be expensive, because it must be detailed and meet the requirements of the Korean medical facility)
- if you have an underlying condition, or it turns out during your visit that surgery cannot go ahead, you still pay all these costs without having rhinoplasty
- for nose reshaping, costs depend on the number of procedures, the technique and how difficult the reshaping is, and prices are higher depending on the experience of the surgeon and the medical facility
Why Have Rhinoplasty in Thailand
- you do not need an interpreter
- if you have side effects or an accident, you can see your surgeon straight away
- easy travel
- Thai surgeons are experienced and understand the needs and lifestyles of Thai people well, so they can give clear, targeted advice
- you can control costs and know the exact amount clearly
- you do not need to plan travel or find accommodation during recovery
Differences Between Rhinoplasty With a Thai Surgeon and Rhinoplasty in Korea
| Rhinoplasty with a Thai surgeon | Rhinoplasty in Korea |
| Lower costs, and you can control your budget. If you have a problem after surgery, you can have a consultation with your surgeon straight away. Nose shapes suited to Thai people. | A chance to travel in Korea and experience the season. Arrange rhinoplasty through a Thai agency so that an interpreter can help you communicate. Prepare for extra costs, such as food, shopping, accommodation and other procedures. |
“Beauty does not come only from changes on the outside, but also from the confidence we have in ourselves”
S45 Clinic offers individual aesthetic care, designed with an eye for beauty and modern techniques. Dr. Ty (นายแพทย์กิตติศักดิ์ วงค์เทียนชัย, ว.35602) has experience in rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty, including complex cases. We aim to help you smile with confidence. Read about Dr. Ty and S45 Clinic in The Standard.
Note: Revision rhinoplasty, which many people know as ‘nose reshaping’, is surgery for people who have had nose surgery before and need further assessment by a surgeon. The approach depends on the original problem, the nose structure and the surgeon’s judgement in each case.
