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.
This information was compiled by our editorial team from publicly available clinical sources. This site has no physician reviewer. Please consult your treating doctor before making any decision.
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