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Lip Plastic Surgery in Korea for Singapore — Cost, Methods, Benefits & Risks (2026)

Lip Plastic Surgery in Korea is performed at internationally recognised Gangnam clinics, typically costing SGD 1,350–5,400 in 2026. As a government-certified agency with 12+ years, MISOODA connects you with 150+ verified clinics at the same price as locals — no hidden fees, no ghost doctors.

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Lip Plastic Surgery in Korea for Singapore — cost & key facts (2026)

Lip Plastic Surgery in Korea costs about SGD 1,350–5,400 in 2026, often 30–50% less than the US or back home. The final price varies by case and clinic — get a free quote.

Foreigner markup
None — same price as locals
Free quote
Within 24h (SGD/USD)
Clinics
150+ verified Gangnam
🇸🇬Singapore exclusive — 5% cashback

Pay your treatment fee directly to MISOODA Singapore and get 5% back 30 days after your procedure.

Singapore residents only · terms & conditions apply

Total cost

Beyond surgery: what else to budget in Korea

The surgery fee is the main cost. For a realistic total, plan for a short recovery stay — most patients stay about 1–2 weeks.

ItemApproximate 2026
Consultation + interpreter & conciergeFree with MISOODA (others often US$50–200)
Accommodation near GangnamUS$50–120 / night
Meals & local transportUS$30–60 / day
Airport transferUS$30–80 (subway from ~US$10)
Optional post-op care (de-swelling / LED)from ~US$30 / session

Approximate market ranges for a ~2-week stay; your MISOODA case manager gives a personalised, itemised estimate — free quote in 24h.

At a glance

Quick facts

Foreigner markup
None — local price
Free quote
Within 24h (SGD/USD)

Overview

Characteristic of lip plastic surgery

01. Beautiful

We call the most beautiful lip is that the thickness of up per and lower lip is similar with suitable full lips. Lip surgery can be performed over 20 kinds of lip plastic surgery.

02. Three-dimensional

It is combined with beautiful design and function by applying plastic surgery ratio not just reducing and enlarging lip simply.

03. Being younger

Natural and volume lips can make bright and animated apperance. It is important to remarkably reduce scar by delicate suture.

Methods

Lip plastic surgery by types

01 Lip enlargement/reduction

when lips are too thick or thin, we can supplement this by adjusting size and thickness of lips.

Lip Plastic Surgery before and after in Korea - MISOODA (Singapore)

- When lips are too thick, we can reduce into desired thickness
- Reducing by adjusting quantity of mucous membrane inside the lips

Lip Plastic Surgery before and after in Korea - MISOODA (Singapore)

- When lips are too thin, we can enlarge into desired thickness
- Enlargement by mucous membrane relocation to move mucous membrane inside the lips

02 Removal of curtain line/labial groove plastic surgery

In case upper lips are drooped from inside, remove drooped area with curtain line removal. In case there is no point on lips, can add labial just like hollywood actress and make attractive lips.

Lip Plastic Surgery before and after in Korea - MISOODA (Singapore)

- Improving into neat lip line by removing drooped upper lip line
- Scars are not visible from outside

Lip Plastic Surgery before and after in Korea - MISOODA (Singapore)

- Completing point by incise the middle of lower lips in shape
- Maximizing sexy image by effect of splitting lower lips
- It makes your lower lip pouts when you are expressionless

03 Cupid plastic surgery / lip tip plastic surgery

It gives cubic effect with cupid line to flat lips and add point by lip tip.

Lip Plastic Surgery before and after in Korea - MISOODA (Singapore)

- Completing point by giving wave with cupid line to flat lips

Lip Plastic Surgery before and after in Korea - MISOODA (Singapore)

- Increasing cubic effect by giving volume on lip tip part.

04 Removing lip scar / Alien Substances

We procress customized treatment according to injury scar or cleft lip scar and we investigate the accurate location of illegal alien substances (vaseline, paraffin and liquid silicon), so we can cure damaged tissue and scar and expect the best effect.

Lip Plastic Surgery before and after in Korea - MISOODA (Singapore)

- When the lip mountain is collapsed, we improve the line by vermilion border advancement
- When inside of lips are dent, we improve it to convexly by movement of mucous membrane

Lip Plastic Surgery before and after in Korea - MISOODA (Singapore)

- Performing lip reduction by excising the tissue where alien substaces were injected
- Performing surgery to remove alien substances and injection therapy to meld alien substances

05 Lip asymmetry

We correct your face to be harmonized with your face for innate asymmetry or asymmetry due to injury.

Lip Plastic Surgery before and after in Korea - MISOODA (Singapore)

- Correcting asymmetry due to cleft lip
- Correcting asymmetry due to illegal treatment

Lip Plastic Surgery before and after in Korea - MISOODA (Singapore)

- Applying trendy surgery method such as movement of mucous membrane or vermilion border advancement
- Improving lisping due to lips asymmetry

06 Gummy smile

This is a compound word of gum and smile and means the phenomena to show more gum rather than teeth when you smile. we perform surgery by considering in detail the thickness of gum, asymmetry and the level of covering teeth advance.

Lip Plastic Surgery before and after in Korea - MISOODA (Singapore)

- Design considering thickness and location of lips
- Reducing probability of recurrence by relocation of periodteum, mucous membrane and muscle
- Effect to become an alternative of orthognathic surgery

07 Marionette plastic surgery

Your appearance can be improved a lot younger by removing marionette line also known ad 'bulldog line'.

Lip Plastic Surgery before and after in Korea - MISOODA (Singapore)

- Improvement of cheek wrinkle including lip wrinkle
- Solving fundamental cause to pullding muscles supporting skin
- Improving bulldog wrinkle prequently seen by ladies in fifties

We create the best satisfactory with our own high-degree technique by removing fat and lifting drooped area using 3-stage system considering epidermis, muscle and fat pursuant to skin laxity and thickness of skin layer.

Lip Plastic Surgery before and after in Korea - MISOODA (Singapore)

Good fit

Recommended to

- The person who has asymmetric upper and lower lip
- The person who wants to have clear lip line
- The person whose lips are too thick or thin
- The person whose lips became too thick due to wrong injection of alien substances

Why MISOODA

Same price, more protection, even more perks

What's included

You pay the same price as Korean locals — no foreigner markup. As a government-certified agency (12+ years) we compare 150+ verified Gangnam clinics, arrange English coordination, and support your lip plastic surgery journey from quote to aftercare.

Same price as locals No hidden fees Board-certified surgeons No ghost doctors

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

How much does Lip Plastic Surgery cost in Korea?+
Lip Plastic Surgery in Korea costs about SGD 1,350–5,400 in 2026, often 30–50% less than the US or back home. The final price varies by case and clinic — get a free quote.
How many days do I need in Korea for Lip Plastic Surgery?+
Most international patients plan a short trip covering consultation, the procedure and aftercare. Your MISOODA care manager confirms the schedule before you arrive.
Is Lip Plastic Surgery in Korea safe for foreigners?+
Yes. MISOODA works only with government-registered, board-certified, malpractice-insured Gangnam clinics — no ghost doctors.
Do I pay the same price as Korean locals?+
Yes. You pay the same price as locals with no foreigner markup, plus a free 1:1 care manager and an all-in quote.
How safe is lip plastic surgery in Korea?+
Korea's board-certified Gangnam clinics maintain a strong safety record. MISOODA works only with licensed, malpractice-insured clinics, with no ghost doctors, and every treatment plan is reviewed in a personal consultation before you decide.
What is recovery like after lip plastic surgery?+
Recovery depends on the specific procedure and your body. Your MISOODA case manager explains the expected timeline and aftercare for your plan and stays in touch throughout, so you always know what to expect.
Why do people choose Korea for lip plastic surgery?+
Korea performs one of the highest volumes of cosmetic procedures in the world, with experienced specialists, advanced technology and prices around 30-60% below the US, with no foreigner markup at MISOODA's partner clinics.
Who is a good candidate for lip plastic surgery?+
Suitability depends on your goals, anatomy and overall health rather than a single rule. A free MISOODA consultation reviews your case and advises whether lip plastic surgery or an alternative is the best fit, with a no-obligation quote within 24 hours.
How long do I need to stay in Korea for lip plastic surgery?+
Most international patients plan around 1-2 weeks in Korea so stitches can be removed and the surgeon can check healing before flying home; more extensive procedures may need longer. Your MISOODA case manager confirms the exact length for your plan and arranges every follow-up.
What's included in the price for lip plastic surgery?+
Your MISOODA quote is itemised and transparent. It typically covers the consultation, the procedure and surgeon's fee, and, depending on the clinic, pre-operative tests, anaesthesia and post-op follow-up. You pay the same price as Korean locals with no foreigner markup, and we tell you upfront what is and isn't included.
Can lip plastic surgery be combined with other procedures?+
Yes. Many patients combine lip plastic surgery with complementary procedures in a single trip, which can save both time and overall cost. Whether it is suitable depends on your health and surgical plan, so your free MISOODA consultation advises what can safely be done together, with a no-obligation quote within 24 hours.
Is there a tax refund for plastic surgery in Korea in 2026?+
No. The 10% VAT refund for foreign patients' cosmetic procedures ended on January 1, 2026, when Korea's 2016 tax provision expired. Pages still advertising a 7–10% airport refund are outdated. The best remaining saving is paying what locals pay — MISOODA guarantees the same price as Korean locals, with no foreigner markup.
Do I still pay VAT on cosmetic surgery in Korea?+
Yes — cosmetic procedures include 10% VAT in the quoted price, and since January 1, 2026 it is no longer refundable. Medically necessary treatment is VAT-exempt, so it never carried this tax. Always compare final all-in quotes; MISOODA quotes are itemised and final.
How can I save on plastic surgery in Korea now that the tax refund ended?+
Pay what locals pay. Some agencies' foreigner prices exceed local prices by far more than the old 6–8% refund ever returned. MISOODA guarantees the same price as Korean locals, a free interpreter and concierge, and an itemised quote within 24 hours. Tax-free shopping on goods like cosmetics still works as usual. Singapore residents: pay MISOODA Singapore directly and receive 5% cashback 30 days after your procedure.

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