Plastic surgery safety in Korea: a checklist for visitors

A short procedure is still a medical procedure. Whatever you are having done, these are the points worth checking before you book — and the questions to ask at consultation.

The checklist

1. The surgeonIs the operating doctor a board-certified plastic surgeon, and is it the same doctor you consulted? See how to check.
2. Anaesthesia and monitoringWhat kind of anaesthesia is used for your procedure, and how are you monitored during it?
3. CCTVIs there CCTV in the operating room, and can your operation be recorded on request?
4. SterilisationHow are instruments sterilised?
5. Emergency readinessWhat emergency medical equipment is in the clinic?
6. ConsentAre the risks, the expected course and the fee explained before you sign?
7. AftercareWho checks your recovery, and what happens if you have a concern after you fly home?

Combining procedures

Several procedures in one session can save time on a trip, but it should never be the reason to add surgery you do not need. Ask what each procedure adds and whether it could be left out.

How Harmony approaches safety

• More than ten CCTV cameras, including in the operating room
• Sterilisation equipment and emergency medical equipment
• No unnecessary surgery — even for small procedures
• Dr. Yu manages every step from consultation to recovery herself

This website provides general information about procedures offered at Harmony Plastic Surgery and is not a substitute for a medical consultation. Every procedure carries risks such as swelling, bruising, asymmetry, scarring or infection, and results differ from person to person. Suitability is decided by the surgeon after an in-person examination.