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The final price depends on the surgical technique, anesthesia type, and clinic tier in Seoul. In the US, this procedure costs _price_compare_US_average_ on average. Fees generally cover the surgeon fee, initial consultations, and immediate post-operative observation.</p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Surgical technique.</strong> Minimally invasive radiofrequency or microdebrider methods are common options.</li>\n<li><strong>Combined procedures.</strong> Costs increase when paired with septoplasty for deviated septum correction.</li>\n<li><strong>Clinic location.</strong> Medical hubs in Seoul often feature specialized otolaryngology departments.</li>\n<li><strong>Diagnostic requirements.</strong> Pre-operative 3D-CT scanning and nasal endoscopy add to initial costs.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight.</strong> South Korean clinics like VG Plastic Surgery use 3D-CT scanning for precise nasal mapping. Standalone procedures there start around $800. 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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. 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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 турбінопластики 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 турбінопластики у Південній Кореї: 1 перевірена клініка та ціни","kind":"content"},{"text":"Огляд процедури Турбінопластика 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":"Ключові факти про турбінопластику","kind":"content"},{"text":"FAQ з турбінопластики 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":[]}