Labia Majora · Patient guide
How Much Does Labia Majora Reduction Cost in Korea?
The cost of labia majora reduction in Korea is set by each clinic, because it is a non-covered (비급여) elective procedure outside national health insurance, and Somssi Women's Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, gives a written estimate only after examination. The main factors are the extent of skin removal, whether volume restoration or labia minora surgery is combined, and the anesthesia used. The quote includes consultation, surgery, anesthesia and follow-up.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Yoon Ho-joo, MD, PhD, OB/GYN specialist, Somssi Women's Clinic · Last updated October 2026
At a glance
Key facts
The essentials, based on how Somssi Women's Clinic performs this procedure or answers this question. Your plan is confirmed at consultation.
- Pricing type: non-covered (비급여) elective procedure; clinic-set fee
- Quote given: in writing after in-person consultation
- Included: consultation, surgery, anesthesia, medication and follow-up
- Main cost drivers: extent of excision, added volume restoration, combined procedures, anesthesia type
- Procedure time: about 1 hour; same-day discharge
- Not included: flights, accommodation, travel insurance
Labia majora reduction in Korea is priced by each clinic rather than by a national fee schedule, so the honest answer is that the cost depends on what you need, and you will receive a written estimate after a consultation. Somssi Women's Clinic does not publish prices, and no reputable clinic can give a precise figure without examining you. What this guide can do is explain what drives the quote, what should be included, and how to budget for a trip to Seoul.
Why there is no single price
In Korea, medical services fall into two groups. Covered services are reimbursed by the National Health Insurance Service at fixed rates. Non-covered services, known as 비급여 (bi-geup-yeo), are elective and priced by each clinic, which must display its fee list on request. Cosmetic surgery on the labia majora is non-covered, so the fee reflects the surgeon's time, the complexity of the operation, the anesthesia and the facility.
Somssi Women's Clinic is a surgical gynecology clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, founded in 2000 and led by Dr. Yoon Ho-joo, MD, PhD. Like other Korean clinics, it quotes individually after examination and provides a written estimate before you decide.
What determines your quote
| Factor | How it affects the cost |
|---|---|
| Extent of skin removal | Mild asymmetry on one side is simpler than extensive bilateral excision for severe sagging. |
| Volume restoration | Adding fat transfer, filler or a plasma-based injection adds materials and time; fat transfer also involves a donor site. |
| Combined procedures | Labia minora reduction, clitoral hood reduction, perineal scar revision or vaginal tightening in the same session change the total, though combining is usually more economical than separate operations. |
| Anesthesia | Sedation with long-acting local anesthetic costs more than local alone. |
| Revision surgery | Correcting a previous operation elsewhere can be more complex than a first procedure. |
| Follow-up needs | Most patients need little beyond a wound check; remote follow-up for overseas patients is part of the plan. |
What the estimate should include
A clear estimate from a Korean clinic should state what is covered so there are no surprises. At Somssi the written estimate covers:
- The consultation and examination with Dr. Yoon
- The surgery itself, including any combined procedures you have agreed to
- Anesthesia (sedation plus local, or local alone)
- Medication and ointment to take home
- Post-operative checks and follow-up, including remote follow-up by message and photo for international patients
Ask any clinic whether these items are included, whether a pre-operative blood test is extra, and what happens if a minor touch-up is needed. The answers tell you as much about the clinic as the number does.
How Korea compares with other countries
Specialist surgery in Korea is often lower in cost than comparable care in the United States, the United Kingdom or Australia, where surgeon, anesthesia and facility fees are commonly billed separately. The difference is usually large enough to justify travel for a procedure like this, which needs no hospital stay and whose follow-up can be done remotely. The clinic will not quote a comparison figure, because overseas prices vary widely, but it is a reasonable expectation to test against the estimate you receive.
Budgeting a trip to Seoul
Beyond the surgical fee, plan for:
- Flights to Incheon or Gimpo.
- Accommodation for roughly a week, long enough for consultation, surgery and a wound check. Gangnam has hotels at every price level within walking distance of the clinic, which is 100 meters from Gangnam Station Exit 1.
- Daily costs such as meals and transport; the subway is inexpensive and taxis are plentiful.
- Travel insurance, noting that most policies exclude elective surgery and its complications, so budget a small reserve.
- Time off work. Desk work is possible within a few days; healing takes about three weeks.
Combining labia majora reduction with other procedures you were already considering, such as labiaplasty of the inner labia, makes one trip do the work of two and spreads the travel cost.
Payment
Korean clinics generally accept major credit cards and cash in Korean won; confirm the accepted methods and any card surcharge when you receive the estimate. Payment is normally made at the clinic on the day of surgery. Keep your itemized receipt, as some patients can claim partial reimbursement from private insurance or use it for tax purposes at home.
Cheap is not the goal
Labia majora reduction is a minor operation, but over-resection, asymmetry and visible scars are real and difficult to correct. The clinic's revision program exists partly because of surgery done quickly and cheaply elsewhere. Choose on the surgeon's experience, the clarity of the plan and the quality of follow-up, then compare quotes. Information on the surgeon is at Dr. Yoon Ho-joo, and what to expect from the surgery is on the labia majora reduction page.
Next steps
To receive a written estimate, contact the clinic with a description of your concern and, if you wish, photographs for a preliminary opinion. International patients can read how a visit works in Labia Majora Reduction in Korea for Foreigners.
Bottom line
There is no fixed price for labia majora reduction in Korea because it is a non-covered elective procedure priced by each clinic according to the extent of surgery, any added volume restoration, combined procedures and anesthesia. Somssi gives a written, all-inclusive estimate after examination. Budget for the fee plus about a week in Seoul, and judge clinics on the plan and the surgeon before the number.
Private consultation
Talk it through with Dr. Yoon's team
English-speaking coordinators, a written treatment plan and a clear quote after your consultation. Same-day discharge for most procedures.
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 09:30–18:00 (KST). Closed Thu, Sun and holidays. 7F Sangkyung Building, 120 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
Dr. Yoon Ho-joo, MD, PhD
OB/GYN specialist, Catholic University of Korea. Founder of Somssi Women's Clinic (2000). Published on female sexual function after reconstructive vaginal surgery; speaker at ESSM, ISSWSH, WAS and SMSNA.
Questions patients ask
Frequently asked questions
Short, honest answers. For anything personal, a consultation is the right place to ask.
Why won't the clinic quote a price online?
Because the right operation is not known until you are examined. Some women need a small one-sided correction; others need bilateral excision plus volume restoration or combined labia minora surgery. Quoting a single number online would either mislead you or push every patient toward the same package. A written estimate after consultation is more honest.
Does Korean national health insurance cover labia majora reduction?
No. It is a non-covered (비급여) cosmetic procedure, so the fee is set by the clinic and paid by the patient. This applies to Korean residents as well as foreign visitors. Only medically necessary procedures, such as removal of a lesion, fall under insurance.
Is labia majora reduction cheaper in Korea than in the US or UK?
Often, yes, for comparable specialist care, because Korean clinics bundle surgeon, anesthesia and facility fees and because costs in Seoul are generally lower. The clinic does not quote comparison figures, since overseas prices vary widely, but the difference is usually meaningful even after flights and accommodation.
Does combining procedures cost more?
The total is higher than a single procedure, but combining is usually more economical than two separate operations with two anesthetics, two recoveries and two trips. Combining labia majora reduction with labia minora reduction or vaginal tightening is common at the clinic.
Are follow-up visits charged separately?
At Somssi, follow-up is included in the estimate, and overseas patients can do most of it by message and photo. Ask any clinic you compare whether follow-up and minor touch-ups are included before you commit.
Can I pay by credit card?
Korean clinics generally accept major international credit cards and cash in won. Confirm the accepted methods and any surcharge when you receive your estimate, and keep the itemized receipt for insurance or tax purposes at home.
Keep reading
Related treatments and guides
- Labia Majora Reduction — what the procedure involves
- Labia Majora Reduction in Korea for Foreigners: Complete Guide — trip planning step by step
- What Is Labia Majora Reduction and Who Is It For? — make sure it is the right operation before you budget
- Labia Majora Reduction vs Augmentation: Which Do I Need? — the choice that most affects the quote
- Is Labia Majora Reduction Safe? — why cheap revision is costly
- How Much Does Labiaplasty Cost in Korea? — pricing for the inner-labia procedure often combined with this one
- Contact — request a written estimate
Sources and medical review
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), guidance on elective female genital cosmetic surgery.
- Te Linde's Operative Gynecology (textbook), chapters on vulvar surgery.
- Yoon HJ. Perineal plastic surgery (colpoperineoplasty) and female sexual function. Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2005;48(6).
Next step
A consultation first. A decision only when you are ready.
Tell us what you are experiencing and what you hope to change. Dr. Yoon examines, measures and explains the options, including when no surgery is the right answer. International patients can start with an online consultation before travelling to Seoul.
