Limb lengthening clinics in South Korea
4 independently-verified clinics in South Korea. Clinic-published prices: $26,180–$95,480 (2 of 4 publish one). Methods offered: Ilizarov, LATN, LON, PRECICE 2, Stryde.
South Korea is the most-published Asian market for cosmetic LL, with Seoul-area centers running internal-nail programs since the 2010s. Surgeons are highly specialized; pricing slots between Turkey and Western Europe.
Side-by-side comparison
| # | Clinic | Lead surgeon | Methods | Price | Directory Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donghoon Advanced Lengthening Reconstruction Institute Seongnam (Gyeonggi-do, greater Seoul) | Dr. Donghoon Lee | LATN, LON, PRECICE 2 +1 | $38,260–$95,480 | Unranked | T1 |
| 2 | Newbon Orthopedic Clinic Seoul (Yangcheon-gu, Sinwol-dong) | Dr. Lim Chang-moo (임창무) | LON, PRECICE 2 | — | Unranked | T1 |
| 3 | Gangnam Champion Orthopedic Surgery Hospital Seoul (Songpa-gu, Ogeum-ro 525, floors 2-6) | Dr. Ahn Jong-ho (안종호) | LON | — | Unranked | T3 |
| 4 | Tallead Orthopedic Surgery Clinic Incheon (Yeonsu-gu, Posco Tower-Songdo 7F, 165 Convensia-daero) — note: English self-site lists Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi | Dr. Jung Ju-hwan / Ju Hwan Chung (정주환) | LON, PRECICE 2, Stryde | $26,180–$79,280 | Unranked | T3 |
Donghoon Advanced Lengthening Reconstruction Institute
Dr. Donghoon Lee, MD, PhD (Yonsei University)
Newbon Orthopedic Clinic
Dr. Lim Chang-moo (임창무), MD (Kyung Hee Univ. Medical School, 1990); MD doctorate (Kyung Hee Univ. Graduate School, 2004); Member, Korean Orthopaedic Assoc., Korean Knee Arthroscopy Society, SICOT, ISAKOS
Gangnam Champion Orthopedic Surgery Hospital
Dr. Ahn Jong-ho (안종호), MD/PhD, Orthopedic Surgery, CHA University; fellowship, Samsung Seoul Hospital orthopedics; 20+ years' experience
Tallead Orthopedic Surgery Clinic
Dr. Jung Ju-hwan / Ju Hwan Chung (정주환), CHA University Hospital orthopedic residency and joint-center fellowship; former outpatient clinical professor, Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, CHA University; member, Korean Orthopaedic Association
Limb lengthening in South Korea: common questions
How much does limb lengthening cost in South Korea?
2 of the 4 clinics we list in South Korea publish a price: ranges from $26,180 to $95,480 (USD, checked September 2026). The device and the number of bones lengthened drive most of the spread. Get a written quote that lists what is included, and compare it with other countries in our cost guide.
How many limb lengthening clinics are there in South Korea?
We list 4 verified clinics in South Korea (Seongnam, Seoul, Incheon). None of them does not yet have enough independent reviews (30 on one platform, 40 in total) to carry a Directory Score, so they are listed but unranked. A listing is not an endorsement: each profile shows its verification tier and the sources we used.
Which limb lengthening methods are available in South Korea?
Clinics we list in South Korea offer Ilizarov, LATN, LON, PRECICE 2. 3 of 4 list an internal lengthening nail (such as PRECICE or Fitbone), which avoids wearing an external frame. Where a profile mentions Stryde, that nail was withdrawn after a 2021 FDA recall; ask which device is used today. Compare devices on our methods page.
Who performs limb lengthening in South Korea?
Named lead surgeons at clinics we list in South Korea include Donghoon Lee (Donghoon Advanced Lengthening Reconstruction Institute); Lim Chang-moo (임창무) (Newbon Orthopedic Clinic); Ahn Jong-ho (안종호) (Gangnam Champion Orthopedic Surgery Hospital); Jung Ju-hwan / Ju Hwan Chung (정주환) (Tallead Orthopedic Surgery Clinic). Each clinic profile links the surgeon's own page and the sources behind it. Confirm that the surgeon who consults you is the one who operates, and browse every profile on our surgeons page.
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