Clinic information and questions to ask
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| Clinic and published location | Published information | Points to clarify |
|---|---|---|
| BANOBAGI Plastic Surgery 517 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea Official location source | The official inquiry page provides direct phone, WhatsApp and email channels. Read the official information | The contact route can be used to confirm assignment without relying on a third-party profile. Ask: Please identify the assigned clinician and an authoritative current verification record. |
| BECOME Plastic Surgery 2F, Suite 201, IS Tower, 101 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea (Yeoksam-dong) Official location source | The English homepage provides official messaging and email routes for direct questions. Read the official information | Use the clinic route to request the current assigned clinician and verification source. Ask: Who will examine me, explain consent and perform each planned procedure? |
| DA Plastic Surgery 125 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea, DA Plastic Surgery Building Official location source | The international service page lists pre-consultation, reservation help and interpreters. Read the official information | Administrative and language support should not obscure the named clinical responsibility. Ask: Who is the treating clinician, and what happens if the assignment changes? |
| JK Plastic Surgery 835, Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea Official location source | The international page describes coordinator support for consultation and preparation. Read the official information | Ask the coordinator to distinguish their role from the treating clinician's role. Ask: Who makes the medical plan, obtains consent and performs the operation? |
Clinics are listed alphabetically. Sources checked 1 November 2026. Missing information should be confirmed with the clinic.
A clinic name does not identify the treating clinician
International service pages describe contact and support, not necessarily the person who will perform a procedure. BECOME's English homepage, BANOBAGI's inquiry page, JK's international page and DA's international service page provide ways to ask. Use an official route to request the assigned clinician's current name and role for your case. A public team list may change, and a clinician who appears on a website is not automatically assigned to every consultation or operation.
Ask separately about the clinician who appears in marketing, the person who consults and the person scheduled to operate.
Verify current facts rather than promotional labels
Ask which authoritative Korean register or professional record can be used to check the clinician's current license and stated specialty. Match the name exactly, including spelling, and ask the clinic to explain any difference. The NHS surgery-abroad guidance tells travelers to discuss surgeon qualifications and language. The ASPS eyelid safety page lists risks that should be discussed with the person responsible for the operation. A title in a message or brochure should not replace current verification and a direct clinical discussion.
If the clinic supplies a translated credential summary, request the underlying Korean record or official verification route as well.
Send one assignment confirmation request
Ask for a plain written answer before paying the full amount.
Sample clinician confirmation
- Who will perform my in-person examination?
- Who will explain alternatives, risks and consent?
- Who is currently assigned to perform each planned procedure?
- Where can I verify that person's current license and specialty?
- Will any part be delegated, and to whom?
- What notice and refund or rescheduling choices apply if the assignment changes?
Repeat the check at the in-person consultation. If the name or plan differs, ask for time to review the change. Do not accept a blank space or team name where the consent form calls for an individual.
Treat a change of clinician as a new decision point
Schedules can change for legitimate reasons, but a replacement is not a clerical detail. Ask for the new clinician's role, verification source and explanation of the plan. Confirm whether the procedure, price, anesthesia, timing or follow-up changes as a result. If you do not have enough time to assess the replacement, ask about postponement or cancellation under the written terms you received. Keep the original assignment message, the change notice and your response. Check that the clinician named during booking matches the person named on the consent form.
Confirm the assignment again on the procedure day before sedation or final consent. Keep a dated copy of the confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
Is a clinic team page enough to verify my surgeon?
No. Confirm the individual assigned to your case and check current authoritative records.
What if the assigned clinician changes?
Request the new name, role, verification source, revised plan and your choices before giving fresh consent.
Should the interpreter answer medical questions?
An interpreter can support communication, but ask the treating clinician to give and confirm the medical explanation.
Sources and comparison method
Clinic information is attributed to each provider. NHS and ASPS sources explain general care and risks. They do not describe Korean legal requirements or clinic-specific outcomes.
- BECOME Plastic Surgery · location
- BANOBAGI Plastic Surgery · information used for this comparison
- BANOBAGI Plastic Surgery · location
- JK Plastic Surgery · information used for this comparison
- JK Plastic Surgery · location
- DA Plastic Surgery · information used for this comparison
- DA Plastic Surgery · location
- NHS: Cosmetic surgery abroad
- ASPS: Eyelid surgery risks
Check the official details for your shortlist
Use the linked source page to confirm the treatment, branch and current terms before sending personal details or making a booking.