9 Most Popular Plastic Surgery Procedures In Korea

1. Double Eyelid Surgery

Double eyelid surgery is the most popular procedure in Korea. This procedure removes excess fat to achieve the ideal double eyelid in both men and women. The popularity of this procedure isn’t just contained in Korea, as nearly 15 percent of all plastic surgery procedures in the world are double eyelid surgeries.

2. Jaw Reduction Surgery

Jaw reduction surgery is used to slim the chin, creating the much desired “V-Line”. The procedure for this surgery includes shaving off part of the mandible to create a slimmer jaw line. A clinic even displayed the shaved jaws in a tower.

3. Eye Widening Surgery

Eye widening surgery is used to make one’s eyes larger than before. Many patients will have this surgery done at the same time as double eyelid surgery. Here, the corners of the eyes are cut so the eyes are longer horizontally, making the eyes look bigger and wider.

4. Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty, more commonly known as a nose job, is used to make the nose bridge more pronounced. In Korean culture, the nose is one of the most prominent features to determining attractiveness. Many Koreans idealize a high nose bridge, which rhinoplasty can give them.

5. Forehead Augmentation

Forehead augmentation is a simple procedure where the patient has an implant inserted into their forehead to provide a smoother, rounder forehead. Koreans believe a rounder forehead helps provide a more youthful appearance.

6. Hair Transplant

Hair transplants are commonly used by people who are balding or have patches of very thin hair that they want to cover. Hair follicles are usually taken from the back of the head and then grafted to where the patient wants.

7. Chin Augmentation

Another procedure designed to help create the perfect “V-Line”, chin augmentations use fillers to help achieve the aspired look. Many patients choose to undergo rhinoplasty at the same time to make sure the balance of their face is perfect.

8. Teeth Capping

Teeth capping is used by many to make their teeth appear bright and white. This is used by people who want to hide discolored or damaged teeth. Doctors take a thin layer of porcelain veneer and place it over the affected teeth. This procedure is completely painless and can be completed in under 1 week.

9. Breast Augmentation

Women choose to undergo breast augmentation due to a variety of factors, such as becoming more attractive and having a “fuller” body, giving them more confidence. Depending on the type of breast augmentation, an implant, fat, or a combination of the two are used to give the patient their desired breast size.