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The total depends on the clinic tier, city, and chosen materials. Patients save around _price_percent_discount_% compared to the US. In the United States, the average price is approximately _price_compare_US_average_. Local medical hubs include Incheon and Seoul. Costs usually cover the procedure and initial follow-up visits.</p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Clinic location:</strong> Facilities in Incheon often offer competitive rates compared to Seoul.</li>\n<li><strong>Hospital tier:</strong> Government-designated advanced regenerative medicine centers may charge a premium.</li>\n<li><strong>Medical materials:</strong> The specific fillers or implants used significantly impact the final price.</li>\n<li><strong>Additional services:</strong> Specialized urology consultations and anesthesia fees are usually separate charges.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> Choosing a facility like NAEUN HOSPITAL provides high value. It is accredited by the Korea Institute for Healthcare Accreditation (KOIHA). This clinic is a government-designated site for advanced regenerative medicine. It serves 500,000 patients annually with 90 doctors on staff. Patients benefit from its location just 40 minutes from Incheon International Airport. This proximity reduces local travel costs for international visitors.</p>","faq":[{"q":"Do I need a visa to South Korea?","a":"<p><span style=\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);\">Today, South Korea has visa-free agreements with </span><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_South_Korea#Visa-free_entry\"><u>112 states</u></a><span style=\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);\">. None visa is required for stays under 90 days or less. To stay longer in this country, you need a visa. What states need a visa for treatment in South Korea and what countries can cross the border free and easy read </span><a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SouthKorea.html\"><u>here</u></a><span style=\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);\">.</span></p>"},{"q":"What is the level of medicine in South Korea?","a":"<p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Healthcare is the key development sector of the Korean government. The Korean authorities are convinced that care for the citizens' health should be an absolute priority of state policy and spend about <a href=\"https://www.imtj.com/country/KR/#horizontalTab5\"><u>1 billion a year</u></a> for medical tourists attraction.</p><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">According to <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Healthcare_in_South_Korea\"><u>Mark Britnell</u></a>, hospitals dominate the health system. 94% of hospitals are privately owned.</p>"},{"q":"What are the most popular plastic surgery procedures?","a":"<p>According to <a href=\"https://www.plasticsurgery.org/documents/News/Statistics/2018/plastic-surgery-statistics-full-report-2018.pdf\">ASPS</a> statistics, 17.7 mln cosmetic surgeries and 5.8 mln reconstructive procedures have been performed in 2018. Among cosmetic procedures the most popular are:</p><ul><li>breast augmentation</li><li>liposuction</li><li>rhinoplasty (nose job)</li><li>eyelid surgery</li><li>tummy tuck.</li></ul><p>Tumor removal, laceration repair, maxillofacial surgery, scar revision, hand surgery are the most common operations in the context of reconstructive surgery.</p>"},{"q":"What documents are required to apply for a visa to South Korea for treatment?","a":"<p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Visas for travel to South Korea require a <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SouthKorea.html\"><u>number of documents</u></a>. The necessary papers can be submitted 90 days before the planned departure. 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Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.</span></p>"}],"h2":[{"text":"Яка вартість Пеніфлекса (Peniflex) в Південній Кореї?","kind":"content"},{"text":"Переваги та гарантії Bookimed","kind":"content"},{"text":"Ваш особистий лікар-координатор Bookimed","kind":"content"},{"text":"Дізнайтеся про найкращі клініки з Пеніфлекса (Peniflex) у Південній Кореї: 1 перевірена клініка та ціни","kind":"content"},{"text":"Огляд процедури Пеніфлекс (Peniflex) в Південній Кореї","kind":"content"},{"text":"Відеоісторії пацієнтів Bookimed","kind":"content"},{"text":"Відгуки про Bookimed: дізнайтеся про реальний досвід пацієнтів","kind":"content"},{"text":"Поділитися цим контентом","kind":"content"},{"text":"FAQ з пеніфлекса (peniflex) в Південній Кореї","kind":"content"},{"text":"Отримати безкоштовну консультацію","kind":"content"}]},"placeholders":{"price_from":"{{price_from}}","clinics_count":"{{clinics_count}}","cities_count":"{{cities_count}}","savings_pct":"{{savings_pct}}","data_date":"{{data_date}}"},"legal":{"restricted_markets":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"}},"conflicts":[]}