{"id":3528,"date":"2026-08-27T21:52:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T21:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediwin.co.kr\/reconstructive-surgery\/"},"modified":"2026-08-27T22:42:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T22:42:26","slug":"reconstructive-surgery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mediwin.co.kr\/id\/reconstructive-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Reconstructive Surgery in Korea"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Reconstructive Surgery in Korea<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Reconstruction Is Not Cosmetic Surgery<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Reconstructive surgery restores form and function after trauma, tumour removal or a congenital difference<\/span>. It is done in a university hospital by a plastic and reconstructive surgery team working alongside oncology, ENT, ophthalmology or oral and maxillofacial surgery \u2014 not in a cosmetic clinic.<\/p>

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That distinction matters when you are looking for care abroad. Korea is widely known for cosmetic surgery, and that reputation obscures a different and more demanding capability: microsurgical reconstruction at tertiary centres, where free flap transfer, nerve repair and bone grafting are routine.<\/p>

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MEDIWIN holds formal patient-referral agreements with Samsung Medical Center, Asan Medical Center and Seoul St. Mary\u2019s Hospital, and has coordinated ear reconstruction at Asan Medical Center, jaw reconstruction at Samsung Medical Center and orbital fracture repair at Seoul St. Mary\u2019s Hospital<\/span>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Ear reconstruction (microtia).<\/strong> Staged reconstruction of an absent or underdeveloped ear, usually using the patient\u2019s own rib cartilage. A long-horizon procedure requiring a surgeon who does it regularly.<\/p>

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Jaw and facial bone reconstruction.<\/strong> After tumour resection, trauma or infection \u2014 including free fibula flap reconstruction of the mandible and dental rehabilitation afterwards.<\/p>

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Orbital fracture repair.<\/strong> Reconstruction of the bony eye socket after trauma, where the objective is restoring eye position and function, not appearance.<\/p>

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Head and neck reconstruction after cancer surgery<\/strong>, coordinated with the oncology team that performed the resection.<\/p>

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Breast reconstruction<\/strong> after mastectomy, immediate or delayed.<\/p>

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Cleft lip and palate<\/strong>, including secondary correction in older children and adults.<\/p>

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Burn and scar reconstruction<\/strong>, including contracture release restoring movement.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What MEDIWIN Does for a Reconstruction Case<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Reconstruction is often staged across more than one trip, which makes planning the difficult part.<\/p>

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\u2014 Translation of your history, operative reports from any previous surgery, CT imaging and photographs<\/p>

\u2014 Submission to the plastic and reconstructive surgery team, with the relevant partner department involved<\/p>

\u2014 A staged plan: how many procedures, how far apart, and what happens between them<\/p>

\u2014 Written cost estimate and expected length of stay for each stage<\/p>

\u2014 Medical visa documentation for the patient and an accompanying family member where the patient is a child<\/p>

\u2014 Interpretation at every consultation<\/p>

\u2014 Remote follow-up between stages, so you are not left waiting without contact<\/p>

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Send photographs and imaging for review before travelling \u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Q. Is this the same as cosmetic surgery in Korea? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/circle><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/circle><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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No. Reconstructive surgery restores function and form lost to trauma, tumour removal or a congenital condition, and is performed in a university hospital by a team working with the relevant specialty. Cosmetic surgery is elective aesthetic work, usually done in private clinics. They are different disciplines with different surgeons.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Ear reconstruction using the patient\u2019s own rib cartilage is generally staged and timed to the child\u2019s growth, so the appropriate age is a clinical judgement made by the surgeon after reviewing the case. Send imaging and photographs and the team will advise on timing before you plan any travel.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Secondary or revision reconstruction is harder than a first operation but is regularly done at tertiary centres. Previous operative reports matter a great deal here \u2014 send them along with current imaging and photographs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Frequently, yes. Staged reconstruction is normal, particularly for ear reconstruction and jaw reconstruction with dental rehabilitation. The hospital sets out how many stages and the interval between them so you can plan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The hospital issues a written estimate per stage after reviewing the case. MEDIWIN adds no fees to your medical bill \u2014 you pay the hospital directly.<\/p>

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Penting.<\/span> MEDIWIN menyediakan layanan ini untuk pasien yang tinggal di luar Korea saja<\/span>. Layanan ini tidak ditawarkan kepada penduduk Korea. MEDIWIN adalah fasilitator pariwisata medis, bukan penyedia layanan medis: Setiap opini klinis, diagnosis, dan keputusan pengobatan dibuat dan dikeluarkan oleh dokter berlisensi di rumah sakit tempat merawat.<\/span> MEDIWIN menerjemahkan dan menyampaikan rekam medis Anda ke rumah sakit tersebut serta menyampaikan balasan rumah sakit tersebut kembali kepada Anda. Layanan ini tidak menulis, mengubah, meringkas, atau menafsirkan pendapat medis apa pun.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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