Labiaplasty · Patient guide
How Much Does Labiaplasty Cost in Korea? What Your Quote Includes
Somssi Women's Clinic does not publish a fixed price for labiaplasty in Korea; the fee is set after Dr. Yoon examines you and depends on the technique (trim, wedge or combined), whether clitoral hood reduction is added, the anesthesia you choose and the follow-up included. You receive a written estimate at consultation. Specialist surgery in Seoul is often lower in cost than comparable care in the US, UK or Australia.
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 procedure; the clinic sets its own fee
- How you get a price: Written estimate after an in-person consultation
- Usually included: Consultation, surgery, anesthesia, follow-up visits
- Main cost drivers: Technique, hood reduction, sedation vs local, revision complexity
- Procedure time: 40 minutes to 1 hour
- Hospital stay: None, so no inpatient charges
- Travel to budget: Flights, about 5 to 7 nights in Seoul, local transport
There is no single price for labiaplasty in Korea: Somssi Women's Clinic quotes each patient individually after an examination, and the figure depends on the technique, whether clitoral hood reduction is added, your choice of anesthesia and the follow-up that is included. This guide explains how the quote is built, what it usually covers and how to budget the rest of your trip, so that you can compare clinics fairly.
Why you will not find a price list online
In Korea, cosmetic gynecology is a non-covered service, known locally as a 비급여 item. National health insurance does not set the fee, so each clinic determines its own. Clinics keep a schedule of non-covered fees available to patients, but because labiaplasty varies so much from one woman to the next, a responsible surgeon prices the operation after seeing what needs to be done.
Somssi Women's Clinic is a surgical gynecology clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, founded in 2000 and led by Dr. Yoon Ho-joo, MD, PhD. We give every patient a written estimate at the end of her consultation and do not publish numbers on this website, so please treat any figure you see quoted for us elsewhere with caution.
What determines your labiaplasty quote
| Factor | How it affects the estimate |
|---|---|
| Technique | An edge trim, a wedge excision or a combination; the clinic uses a trim when the whole shape must be reduced and a wedge when the middle is enlarged |
| One side or both | Correcting a single long labium for symmetry is a smaller operation than reducing both |
| Clitoral hood reduction | Often performed in the same session; adds time and is quoted separately |
| Anesthesia | Local anesthesia is standard; sedation is available on request and changes the fee |
| Revision surgery | Correcting an over-trimmed, uneven or scarred result from elsewhere takes more planning and is priced accordingly |
| Combined procedures | Labiaplasty with vaginal tightening or labia majora surgery is quoted as a package |
To understand the techniques before you ask for a quote, see trim vs wedge labiaplasty and our page on clitoral hood reduction.
What is normally included
At Somssi the estimate for labiaplasty normally covers the consultation and examination, the surgery itself, local anesthesia with long-acting agents, pre- and post-operative photographs, the ointment and aftercare instructions you take away, and your follow-up visits while you are in Seoul. Because there is no hospitalization, there are no inpatient or overnight charges.
Ask specifically about sedation, prescriptions and any optional suture removal at two weeks so that nothing is a surprise. We will state in writing what the figure includes.
What is not included
Your flights, accommodation, travel insurance and meals are separate, as is the cost of a local doctor's visit at home should you ever need one. Most elective cosmetic surgery is not reimbursed by overseas insurers, so plan to pay the clinic directly.
How to compare quotes between clinics
A low number is only meaningful if you are comparing the same thing. When you gather estimates, check these points side by side:
- Is the surgeon a board-certified OB/GYN who performs labiaplasty regularly?
- Does the quote name the technique and whether hood reduction is included?
- Is anesthesia itemized, and who administers it?
- How many follow-up visits are included, and is remote follow-up offered?
- What is the clinic's policy if a touch-up is needed later?
Our guide on how to choose a labiaplasty surgeon in Korea goes through these questions in detail.
Is labiaplasty cheaper in Korea than at home?
For many patients from the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia, specialist surgery in Seoul is often lower in cost than comparable care at home, even after flights and a week of accommodation. The saving should never be the main reason to choose a clinic, but it does make it realistic to have the operation done by an experienced gynecologic surgeon rather than the nearest provider.
Budgeting the whole trip
A practical budget has four lines: the surgical fee from your written estimate, return flights to Incheon, about five to seven nights near Gangnam Station, and a modest allowance for transport, meals and a buffer in case you want an extra day before flying. Plan your dates around the clinic's hours; we are closed on Thursdays, Sundays and public holidays. See how long to stay in Korea after labiaplasty for a day-by-day plan.
Payment and paperwork
Confirm accepted payment methods and currency with the clinic before you travel, and ask for an itemized receipt in English if you need one for your records or for a flexible spending account. If you are considering the labia minora reduction specifically, the companion guide how much labia minora reduction costs in Korea covers the same questions from the procedure side.
How to get your estimate
Write to us through the contact page with a description of your concern and your travel window. We can tell you in advance which factors are likely to apply to you, and your written estimate is given at the consultation itself, before any decision about surgery.
Bottom line
Labiaplasty in Korea is priced per patient, not from a menu. Expect a written estimate after an in-person consultation that covers consultation, surgery, anesthesia and follow-up, budget separately for travel, and compare clinics on surgeon, technique and aftercare rather than on the headline number alone.
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 tell me a price by email before I travel?
Because the right operation cannot be confirmed without an examination. The amount of tissue, whether one or both sides are involved, and whether the clitoral hood contributes to your concern all change the plan. We can describe the factors that will apply to you in advance, but the written estimate is given at the consultation so that it reflects the surgery you actually need.
Is labiaplasty covered by Korean national health insurance?
No. Labiaplasty for cosmetic or comfort reasons is a non-covered procedure in Korea, so the clinic sets the fee and you pay it directly. This is true for Korean residents as well as visitors. Only reconstructive surgery for specific medical conditions is handled differently, and that is assessed case by case.
Will my insurance at home reimburse labiaplasty in Korea?
Usually not, because most insurers classify labiaplasty as elective cosmetic surgery. A small number of policies cover functional cases, such as recurrent skin breakdown or pain, with prior approval. Check with your insurer before you travel and ask us for an itemized English receipt and a short medical summary if you plan to submit a claim.
Does adding clitoral hood reduction cost a lot more?
It adds to the estimate because it adds operating time and a second area of suturing, but it is performed in the same session under the same anesthesia, so there is no second visit or separate recovery. Whether it is worth including depends on whether excess hood tissue is part of what bothers you, which Dr. Yoon will assess at the consultation.
Is revision labiaplasty more expensive than a first operation?
Often, yes. Correcting an over-trimmed, scalloped or asymmetric result from a previous surgery requires careful planning around scar tissue and the limited tissue that remains. The estimate reflects that complexity. Bring any operation notes or photographs from your earlier surgery so that the plan and the quote are as accurate as possible.
How can I pay, and in what currency?
Please confirm payment methods and currency with the clinic when you book, as these details can change. Most patients pay by card or in Korean won, and the clinic can provide a receipt in English on request. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash and allow for exchange rate movement between your quote and your trip.
Keep reading
Related treatments and guides
- Labiaplasty (Labia Reshaping Surgery) — what the operation involves and how it is performed
- Labia Minora Reduction — the procedure most labiaplasty quotes are for
- How Much Does Labia Minora Reduction Cost in Korea? — the same cost questions from the procedure side
- Labiaplasty in Korea for Foreigners: Complete Patient Guide — the full travel and treatment walkthrough
- How Do I Choose the Best Labiaplasty Surgeon in Korea? — compare clinics on more than price
- How Long Should I Stay in Korea After Labiaplasty? — plan the accommodation part of your budget
- How Much Does Labia Majora Reduction Cost in Korea? — if your concern is the outer labia instead
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
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.
