Legal Age to Get Plastic Surgery in Korea: At Least 18 Years Old

Teenagers who want to have cosmetic surgery in Korea should first know the age limit for cosmetic surgery. And these issues need to be looked at as well: What age is the minimum age to have plastic surgery in South Korea without parents’consent? Can a 15/16-year-old get plastic surgery in S. Korea? When is the best age to get plastic surgery in Korea?

This article answers those questions.

Legal Age to Get Plastic Surgery in Korea

The Korean government has implemented laws and regulations surrounding plastic surgery procedures in order to protect patients from potentially dangerous practices or outcomes.

One important regulation is the legal age requirement for plastic surgery in Korea – individuals must be at least 18 years old before they can undergo any type of cosmetic procedure.

This law applies regardless of whether or not parental consent has been obtained for the procedure. 

Furthermore, individuals under the age of 18 are prohibited from even visiting a clinic or hospital that specializes in plastic surgery without parental consent or permission from a guardian or legal representative.

When is the Best Age to Get Plastic Surgery in Korea?

Although some young people think that the earlier the plastic surgery, the sooner the beauty. It is important to have plastic surgery after the age of 18 for the sake of your health. In addition, for some older people, some plastic surgery programs are not recommended.

While there are some exceptions to this rule – such as reconstructive surgeries meant to correct physical deformities – these exceptions must be approved by both a doctor is committee and a court judge before they can be carried out on minors under 18 years old who do not have parental consent or permission from a guardian or legal representative。

Can You Get Plastic Surgery at 15/16 in Korea?

No, you cannot.

Going under the knife too early would ruin results as some skin, bones, tissues etc are still developing. Some are too hard others too soft and some none existing yet. 

Also sometimes younger bodies are weaker and can’t handle the full on trauma of a surgery. If you have surgery when you are too young, the scarring grows along with you during the growth process, and the surgical scar tends to grow and widen, so it is recommended to get surgeries that involve a lot of incisions only after you become an adult.

Do's and Don'ts of Plastic Surgery in Korea

▲First of all, efforts should be made to find the merits of one's face and develop one's own personality, and plastic surgery should be considered afterwards.

▲It is more important to consult a plastic surgeon directly and get accurate information rather than to believe in others' experiences or exaggerated advertisements.