Why Does the Cost of Double Eyelid Surgery Differ by Hospital?

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Many people who are preparing for plastic surgery are curious about why surgery costs by area differ from one hospital to another, and about the 기준 used to determine the price of plastic surgery.

Why does the cost differ even for the same plastic surgery?

For treatments and surgeries covered by health insurance, the government fixes the cost. However, for non-covered treatments such as cosmetic surgery, vaccinations, nutritional supplements, and IV drips, free pricing is possible.

Using double eyelid surgery as an example, the buried suture method and the incision method are completely different surgical techniques, so a difference in cost is unavoidable.

Even if the surgery price is set higher than average, it does not necessarily mean there is a special surgical method. Although each hospital can set prices freely, here at Apgujeong Seoul, we set our own reasonable prices.

Sometimes there are places that set lower surgery prices, but in most cases additional charges end up being added, so it is better to make your choice only after 충분한 consideration.

Are there cost differences depending on the implant material?

Just like double eyelid surgery, nose surgery can also vary in cost depending on which method is applied.

For example, surgery that simply raises the nose is relatively less difficult, so the cost is lower, while hump nose surgery is more technically demanding among nose surgeries, so the price is set higher.

Also, because nose surgery uses a variety of materials (ear cartilage, septal cartilage, donated rib cartilage, and autologous rib cartilage), the price may differ depending on the type.

Donated rib cartilage must be purchased separately and used.

Rib cartilage nose surgery, which is often used for revision surgery, also includes the process of harvesting the rib, so it can be relatively more expensive than using other cartilage.

Is there a difference in cost between the first surgery and revision surgery?

There may be a difference in cost depending on whether it is the first surgery or a revision surgery.

There are also cases where revision surgery costs less than the first surgery.

For example, if you undergo revision surgery to lower the silicone height by only 1 mm after a nose-raising surgery, it can be much simpler because the silicone can simply be removed, trimmed, and reinserted, so the price may be set lower.

The reasons for revision surgery are very diverse, including dissatisfaction and side effects, so you can think of the price differences as varying greatly depending on the situation and the hospital.

So far, we have talked about why surgery costs differ from hospital to hospital and the 기준 by which prices are determined.

I hope this helps those who are looking into plastic surgery or have many concerns about plastic surgery prices.

For more details, please refer to the video below.

Thank you.

At Apgujeong Seoul Plastic Surgery, we will also help you find the nose line that suits you through a one-on-one consultation with the doctor.