Editorial Policy

What SMI is and is not

Seoul Medical Insider is a patient-facilitation agency registered with the Republic of Korea's Ministry of Health and Welfare (Reg. A-2025-01-01-06547). We are not a medical institution and we do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Clinical information on this site is summarized from materials supplied by our partner clinics and from published guidance by Korean medical societies. All clinical decisions — including whether a procedure is appropriate for you, which technique is used, and what outcome is realistic — rest with the licensed surgeon who examines you.

Our expertise is operational: verifying clinic and surgeon credentials, coordinating scheduling and interpretation, explaining cost structures, and supporting patients throughout their stay in Korea.

Who writes this content

All patient-facing content on this website is written and maintained by the Seoul Medical Insider editorial team. Our team draws on direct, hands-on experience in Korean medical tourism — helping international patients navigate every step from initial consultation to post-operative recovery.

Each page displays a "Last updated" date that reflects the most recent editorial review. We do not backdate or forward-date these timestamps. Content is reviewed for accuracy at least every six months, and price ranges are verified against current clinic quotes annually.

How we source information

The primary sources we rely on include:

• Ministry of Health and Welfare, Republic of Korea (MOHW) — registration authority and regulatory framework
• Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) — international patient framework and statistics
• Medical Korea (KHIDI) — medical tourism infrastructure and patient rights
• Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS) — board certification verification and clinical standards
• International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) — global safety standards and surgeon qualifications

Clinical details — such as procedure descriptions, recovery timelines, and risk profiles — are summarized from materials provided by our accredited partner clinics and from published guidance by these bodies. We do not originate clinical claims; we relay them with attribution.

Every blog post and procedure guide includes a Sources section at the bottom of the page listing the authority sources referenced in that article.

Price information presented on this site represents typical ranges based on current clinic quotes. These ranges are general estimates and may differ from the itemized quote you receive for your specific case. Prices are denominated in Korean Won (KRW) and verified against current clinic pricing at least annually.

Medical review

Our content is written and maintained by the Seoul Medical Insider editorial team. It is general and educational in nature. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for consultation with a physician.

Seoul Medical Insider is a government-registered medical travel facilitator, not a medical institution. All clinical assessment, treatment planning, surgical decisions, and aftercare are provided by independent, Korean-licensed physicians at our accredited partner clinics. The surgeons at these clinics are board-certified through the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and operate at accredited facilities in Seoul.

When our content describes a procedure, recovery timeline, or risk, it reflects published clinical guidance and the materials provided by our partner clinics. It does not replace the individualized medical assessment that only a licensed physician who has examined you can provide.

Disclosure of interest

Seoul Medical Insider earns revenue through coordination fees paid by partner clinics — not by patients. This means:

• Patients pay $0 in agency fees
• The price quoted by the clinic is the price the patient pays
• We do not receive higher commissions for recommending one clinic over another

Content standards

• Accuracy: All claims are based on published guidelines from recognized bodies (KSPRS, MOHW, KHIDI, ISAPS) or direct coordinator experience.
• Currency: Content is reviewed and updated at least every six months. Price ranges are verified against current clinic quotes annually.
• Citations: Medical and regulatory claims link to their primary sources. Each article includes a Sources section at the bottom of the page.
• No fabrication: We never fabricate identities, credentials, or testimonials.
• Patient consent: Before-and-after photos are published only with documented patient consent and clinic attribution.

Corrections

If you find content that is inaccurate, outdated, or misleading, please contact us via WhatsApp (+82-10-6823-0148) or our contact form. We investigate all reports and correct confirmed errors promptly. When a correction is made, the "Last updated" date on the affected page is updated to reflect the change.