「Identification of the current status of cosmetic plastic surgery and development of a user booklet」
National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency research (See 2013.12.31 for reference)
Cosmetic plastic surgery or procedure, as with all other surgeries or procedures, may not go well or fall short of expectations at times. Depending on the patient's physical characteristics, unexpected reactions may occur. Predicting of such cases is difficult.
From April 1, foreign patients who receive cosmetic surgery in Korea can receive Tax Refund. Further information is as follows.
Treatment and Issue of certificate of selling medical service for overseas patients
Submit a certificate of seelling medical service for overseas patients at refund point (airport and downtown)
V.A.T Refund
You may submit the "Certificate of selling medical service for overseas patient" issued after treatment to the operator of a refund point by any of the methods shown below.
· Refund Amount: 10% of the medical expenses eligible for V.A.T refund after transaction fees are deducted
· If the medical institution refuses to refund the V.A.T or you have other questions.
please contact to Medical Korea Information Center(1577-7129)
* source : Medical Korea