Procedures

Gum contouring / gingivectomy (gummy smile correction)

₩440,000from 132 reviews14 clinics
Excess gingival tissue is cut away and reshaped, with recontouring of the underlying bone in crown-lengthening cases, to expose more of the tooth crown or reduce excessive gum display above the teeth. Soreness and normal sensation are described as returning over one to two weeks.
2 reviews written in English by patientsSurgicalLocal42 before/after photos
Rating
9.59/ 10
from 132 reviews
Satisfaction
95.5%
from 132 reviews
Median price
₩440,000
₩55,000–₩1,500,000 · ≈ US$309
Downtime
3–10days
Full recovery 4–14 wks
Flight safe
3days after

Calculated from 37 single-procedure cases (bundles excluded) · FX as of 2026-08-06 · VAT refund for foreign patients ended in January 2026

How much does Gum contouring / gingivectomy (gummy smile correction) cost in Korea?

Median price ₩440,000 (≈ US$309). ₩55,000–₩1,500,000 Calculated from 37 single-procedure cases (bundles excluded)

Bundled procedures ₩4,400,000 · From 5 bundled cases

How long is the downtime for Gum contouring / gingivectomy (gummy smile correction)?

3–10 days. Full recovery 4–14 wks · Flight safe 3 days

The gingival margin can migrate back over the exposed tooth surface, so tissue position is reassessed before any final restoration is made, and gingival overgrowth from some causes recurs.
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Last updated 2026-08-06