What credentials should be looked into for foreign patients when determining the best clinic?

[LupinBB81]

I don't see very many people asking this but I think it is a question most people have. I want to compile a bit of a resource page for people to look over since I am fairly active in the beauty space online, and I know there is a growing number of people going to Korea for work. What credentials should be looked into for foreign patients when determining the best clinic? 

[evelaina1]

Board Certification.

I made that bold because I feel it is the most important thing. Never overlook this. Soon as you find a clinic you like, before even contacting them make sure they are board certified. Everything else comes second to this. 

[berrygirl21]

I was going to mention certification. Outside of that you want to look into the staff and practices. Making sure their anesthesiologist is credible too, not just the surgeons. I have heard of people going overseas for dental work or other cosmetic work and finding out the nurse/doctor in charge of this care wasn't even licensed! 

[kpopkelly]

Look for reviews and feedback from real people that traveled to be there. Like people from other countries I mean. 

If they have a good track record for working on non-Koreans, they will have plenty of feedback and pictures to prove it.

[EveRose]

On 7/14/2026 at 8:51 AM, evelaina1 said:

Board Certification.

I made that bold because I feel it is the most important thing. Never overlook this. Soon as you find a clinic you like, before even contacting them make sure they are board certified. Everything else comes second to this. 

Specifically with the KSPRS. There are a few other boards as well but this is the top one so I always look into this and check. I have found a number of clinics that were not certified with them. 

[BECKII]

Pricing is something to look at. If it seems too good to be true, i.e. too cheap, then that is a red flag. Always take notes of standard costs for surgeries in Korea. You can get the average costs on the low and high end.