If you are looking to get plastic surgery done in Korea and are researching clinics, then this is the guide for you.
In this review, we will go over everything you should know about ME Clinic Seoul, including:
- Procedures offered and prices
- History and track record
- Surgeons and other staff
- Patient reviews
- Much much more
To start, let’s quickly go over some basic facts you should know about ME Clinic Seoul:
ME Clinic Seoul is one of the more famous clinics in Seoul that can provide specialized services for foreign patients.
They are one of the few clinics in Seoul that received official approval from the Korean government as a certified plastic surgery clinic for foreigners.
The clinic has specialists in your ”typical” plastic surgery, dermatologists and doctors specializing in non-invasive cosmetic procedures.
As a clinic, they contributed a lot to the local community and have supported children of low-income families since their opening.
They are well-prepared for foreign patients because plenty choose ME Clinic Seoul every year for plastic surgery or any other non-invasive or skincare procedure.
Location
Like most reputable plastic surgery clinics in Seoul, ME Clinic is located in Gangnam, a district famous for plastic surgery.
The best way to get to them is to take Subway line 2 to the Gangnam station and take Exit number 3.
Walk until you see a ”Krispy Kreme Doughnuts” shop, which is in the same building as the clinic. ME Clinic Seoul is on the 9th floor of this building:
Types Of Procedures They Offer
ME Clinic Seoul offers a range of procedures, from plastic surgeries to non-invasive and even skincare treatments.
Looking at their website, they offer a lot of different procedures. For plastic surgery, they offer the most popular surgeries, such as Rhinoplasty, double eyelid surgery, liposuction, and more.
Along with plastic surgery, they offer non-invasive procedures, such as dermal fillers and AccuSculpt. On top of all that, they also perform a variety of skincare treatments like pigmentation, mole removal, and much more.
Although they offer a lot of different procedures and treatments, they don’t perform some niche facial contouring surgeries like jaw surgery. They also don’t perform many body contouring procedures like breast reduction or tummy tuck.
The fact that they offer only the most popular plastic surgeries, non-invasive and skin care treatments can be both good and bad.
On the positive side, performing only the most popular procedures can mean they excel at those, and you can get multiple done simultaneously. If you get more procedures together, you can get a slight discount.
However, on the negative side, you don’t have that many options when it comes to plastic surgery. They don’t perform some niche procedures like breast reduction for women, so you might have to look at some other clinic for certain surgeries.
They also have their very own hair transplant centre and staff, specialising in doing hair transplants.
Surgeons And Other Staff
On their website, ME Clinic Seoul has 10 surgeons/doctors listed, as well as a small part of their support staff.
Their doctors specialize in different fields of plastic surgery, including:
- Dermatology
- Laser treatments
- Hair removal and transplants
- Rhinoplasty
- Fat removal procedures
- And more …
Looking at reviews from previous patients, ME Clinic Seoul has plenty of good reviews about their skincare and facial treatments, as well as about Rhinoplasty and some eye surgeries. However, they have the best track record with skin treatments, such as acne removal, scar removal, and more.
Another thing to note is that their ”Doctors&Staff” page does not have specialities listed for each surgeon, and you have to look into their descriptions to figure it out. They maybe should add those.
As for other staff like nurses, translators, etc., they only have 4 listed on their website (they should update it). However, looking at reviews, they have way more than that.
They have translators for foreign patients and online consultants to help you with any questions.
Most reviews about their staff, including doctors, nurses, and translators, are good, but there are still some complaints.
Complaints are mostly about rude behaviour, doctors looking annoyed, or nurses not speaking English.
Here is an example of a complaint:
Clinic Environment And Facilities
ME Clinic Seoul has modern facilities on par with some of the biggest plastic surgery clinics in Seoul.
Their facilities are on the 9th floor of a larger business building in the Gangnam district. You can see what it looks like from the street in the ”Location” section of this guide.
Here is how their reception area looks like:
They have everything a proper medical facility needs, and with their style, they try to make the clinic feel safe and inviting to patients.
You can check out more photos of the clinic on this page.
Cost And Payment Options
The great thing about ME Clinic Seoul is that they are very transparent when it comes to prices.
You can check out all the prices for each procedure they offer on their website under the description of surgeries. Their prices are on par with the Korean average, sometimes lower, and some can be a bit higher.
Here are some prices that you can expect:
- Incisional double eyelid surgery 1,750 $
- Gynecomastia 2,000 $
- Double chin liposuction (AccuSculpt) 1,550 $
- Dermal fillers (Korean brand ”Neuramis”) 170 $
- Basic Rhinoplasty 4,000 $
As you can see, these prices are much lower than those in many Western clinics. In fact, they are even lower than a lot of clinics in Seoul. They are very competitive when it comes to procedure costs.
For payment options, they accept all major credit and debit cards as well as cash payments. This is standard across all plastic surgery clinics in Seoul.
Keep in mind that paying for your procedure in full can get you a small discount of up to 10%.
However, they require a 10% deposit when you book surgery with them, so keep that in mind.
Also, if you are a foreign patient, you are eligible for a VAT refund at the airport when leaving Korea. This is a great way to save some money on your trip.
Consultations
You will have a 1-on-1 consultation with your doctor before surgery. This is the time to start asking any questions you might have.
At the consultation, you will create a plan with your surgeon on how your procedure will go, preparation steps, and recovery. You will also get an exact price quote for the procedure, and the surgeon will show you what you can expect from the surgery.
The plan is completely personalized and tailored to your wishes and possible medical needs. Every doctor speaks English, but if you need help, you have translators available to assist with communicating.
And lastly, you don’t have to worry about paying for consultations, as they are free of charge at ME Clinic Seoul.
Aftercare And Follow-Up Services
Most of their procedures don’t require any hospitalization, but if you still might need one, they have facilities for that.
They also have a 24-hour English emergency line set up in case of any complications immediately or a few days after the procedure.
You can also schedule follow-ups with your doctor at the clinic or even online if you already left Korea.
The best way to figure out what services they offer is to ask at the consultation or talk to your English consultant at ME Clinic Seoul. You will get the most accurate information that way.
Extra Services
ME Clinic Seoul also offers plenty of extra services on top of the standard aftercare and follow-ups.
If you need to, you can arrange a pick from the airport with them or even a ride back to the airport.
Like most clinics, ME Clinic Seoul has translators and English-speaking consultants available to all non-Korean-speaking patients.
If you are arriving there by car, they offer the possibility of valet car parking. Just let them know, and you will get English-speaking assistance when you arrive at the car park.
Real Reviews
When deciding about a plastic surgery clinic, a great place to look at is Google reviews, as they are much harder to fake than any other reviews. For example, some companies like to write fake reviews they post on their websites.
ME Clinic Seoul has 260 Google reviews with a rating of 4.5/5.
If we look at some other websites like WhatClinic, Facebook, and ClinicAdvisor, they have a very similar rating.
Most of the complaints are about the clinic not being kind and fair to foreign patients. Some even said that you should not go to ME Clinic Seoul if you are not Korean.
Another complaint that many patients have is about the pricing, which differs from the prices stated on their website. However, many also commended the clinic for its transparency regarding cost.
Even though they have some bad reviews, the majority of other reviews praise the ME Clinic team for being very professional, kind, and upfront.
There are a few results about unsatisfying results, but they are very rare.
When looking at reviews, it’s important to focus on reviews about the procedure you want to get. At ME Clinic Seoul, most of the positive reviews are about skincare treatments and non-invasive procedures. Considering they have a lot of specialists in that field employed, it makes sense.
Here are a few examples of reviews:
When To Choose ME Clinic Seoul
As mentioned in the ”Real Reviews” section of this guide, ME Clinic Seoul has the most consistent and good reviews about skincare treatments and non-invasive procedures.
So, if we had to assign ME Clinic Seoul a type of cosmetic procedure they excel at, it would be skincare and non-invasive treatments. They have very experienced dermatologists and doctors specializing in laser and other non-invasive procedures.
If you are looking at skincare clinics or clinics offering non-invasive and anti-aging procedures, like dermal fillers or AccuSculpt, ME Clinic Seoul would be a good choice for you. They have experienced doctors, relatively low prices, a good track record with procedures, and English-speaking staff.
Not only that, but they offer plenty of different procedures, so this is a good opportunity to get more done simultaneously. A lot of skincare treatments and non-invasive procedures go well together. That way, you can save some extra money.
You can even get a VAT refund when leaving Korea if you have procedures done at ME Clinic Seoul.
Conclusion
In conclusion, although ME Clinis Seoul is not one of the biggest clinics in Seoul, it’s still very reputable and a good choice for foreign patients. They have official approval from the Korean government as a certified plastic surgery clinic for foreigners.
They have a consistent and good track record with skincare treatments and with non-invasive and anti-aging procedures. It’s safe to say that they specialize in those types of cosmetic procedures.
They have English-speaking staff and translators available for non-Korean-speaking patients.
Their prices are following the Korean average and are sometimes even lower. However, there are some complaints about doctors and consultants quitting prices higher than those set on websites or previously discussed.
Overall, ME Clinic Seoul is an affordable clinic in the centre of the Gangnam district that offers competitive prices and is foreigners-friendly.
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FAQ
How do you schedule a consultation with ME Clinic Seoul?
You can reach out to them and book a consultation through various social media channels like Facebook and WhatsApp or even schedule a call with them.
However, they currently do not have an option to schedule a consultation through their website.
How to get to ME Clinic Seoul?
The best way to get to them is to take Subway line 2 to the Gangnam station and take Exit number 3.
Walk until you see a ”Krispy Kreme Doughnuts” shop, which is in the same building as the clinic. ME Clinic Seoul is on the 9th floor of the building.
What prices does ME Clinic Seoul have?
Most of their prices follow the Korean average for plastic surgery and dermatology.
However, the clinic always runs different promotions and offers a lot of deals to all patients, so make sure to be on the lookout for that.