Where do RNWOOD Plastic Surgery's patients come from?
RNWOOD Plastic Surgery in Seoul treats mainly international patients. According to the clinic's own figures, 90 percent of its patients come from abroad, mainly from English-speaking countries. The clinic has listed over 80 countries and regions its patients have traveled from, across the Americas, Oceania, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia, including the United Kingdom.
Which countries and regions are on the list?
1. North America
- United States — Cities: New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Miami, Rochester (Minnesota), Las Vegas, New Orleans, Orlando, Dallas, Chicago, Houston, Boston; States: Arizona, Colorado, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
- Canada: Vancouver
- Mexico: Mexico City
- Jamaica: Kingston
2. South America
- Brazil: Rio de Janeiro
- Argentina: Buenos Aires
3. Europe
- United Kingdom: London
- Ireland: Dublin
- France: Paris
- Germany: Munich, Frankfurt
- Italy: Rome
- Spain: Madrid
- Portugal: Lisbon
- Netherlands: Amsterdam
- Switzerland: Zurich
- Austria: Vienna
- Belgium: Brussels
- Sweden: Stockholm
- Norway: Oslo
- Denmark: Copenhagen
- Finland: Helsinki
- Poland: Warsaw
- Latvia: Riga
- Russia: Moscow, Vladivostok
- Türkiye: Istanbul
4. Asia
- South Korea: Daegu, Busan
- Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka
- China: Beijing, Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Daqing, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Hohhot, Huzhou, Loudi, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qingdao, Yinchuan, Shenyang, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Suzhou, Tangshan, Tianjin, Ürümqi, Weifang, Wenzhou, Wuhan, Xi'an, Yanji, Yichang, Zhengzhou
- Hong Kong: Hong Kong
- Taiwan: Taipei, Kaohsiung
- Singapore: Singapore
- Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur
- Indonesia: Bali, Jakarta
- Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City
- Thailand: Bangkok
- Cambodia: Phnom Penh
- India: New Delhi
- Sri Lanka: Colombo
- Mongolia: Ulaanbaatar, Erdenet
- Philippines: Manila, Cebu
5. Middle East
- Saudi Arabia: Riyadh
- United Arab Emirates: Dubai
- Qatar: Doha
- Kuwait: Kuwait City
- Israel: Tel Aviv
6. Africa
- Egypt: Cairo
7. Oceania
- Australia: Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney
- New Zealand: Auckland
Source: RNWOOD Plastic Surgery — Selected Patient Locations Map
Note: Locations include cities, states, and other geographical areas as displayed on the website. This represents selected patient locations, not the number of individual patients.
Which markets does the clinic focus on?
RNWOOD names its main patient markets as the United States, Australia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, Japan and China. English-speaking patients are the clinic's first priority.
Which languages are patients served in?
At the clinic, patients are served directly in English, Korean, Chinese, Indonesian and Japanese. For Russian, the clinic arranges an external interpreter. The overseas consultation team handles inquiries, scheduling and communication during the stay.
How do patients from abroad start?
An initial inquiry can be made through the website, by email at consult@rnwoodseoul.com, on WhatsApp at +82 10-6254-8672, or through Instagram.
Is the clinic registered for international patients?
Yes. RNWOOD's registration number as a medical institution for attracting international patients is M-2025-01-08-8488, issued by the Mayor of Seoul and valid from 24 January 2025 to 23 January 2028.
What does a list of countries not tell you?
Where other patients have come from says nothing about the result any individual patient will have. Each operation is planned from an assessment of that patient's face, and results and recovery differ between individuals.
How long do international patients stay?
For a deep plane facelift, RNWOOD generally recommends staying in Seoul for about 7 to 10 days, and patients do not fly home until the clinical team confirms that they are fit to travel.
Frequently asked questions
Q1) Where do RNWOOD's patients come from?
A1) According to the clinic's own figures, more than 90 percent come from abroad, mainly from English-speaking countries. The clinic lists over 80 countries and regions.
Q2) Do patients come from the UK?
A2) Yes.
Q3) Do patients come from the US?
A3) Yes. The United States is one of the clinic's main patient markets.
Q4) Which languages can I use at the clinic?
A4) English, Korean, Chinese, Indonesian and Japanese directly; Russian through an external interpreter.
Q5) Which markets does RNWOOD focus on?
A5) The United States, Australia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, Japan and China.
Q6) Does the list mean my result will be the same as other patients'?
A6) No. Each plan is based on an assessment of your own face.
About the Author
Dr. Min-Hee Ryu is the Chief Director of RNWOOD Plastic Surgery in Seoul and a plastic surgery specialist certified in Korea (2008). He has been Faculty of the Mendelson Advanced Facial Anatomy Course (MAFAC) since 2016, an Editorial Board Member of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal since 2019, and an Educational Council Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) since 2024.
Results and recovery speed differ between individuals and are not guaranteed. Depending on the procedure, bleeding, infection, swelling, bruising, scarring, asymmetry, or changes in sensation can occur, and the specific risks of each procedure are explained at your consultation.