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A study conducted by the Department of Trade and Industry’s Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Seoul showed the viability of promoting cosmetic surgery vacations in the country for Koreans.


The PTIC study showed that cosmetic surgery is in demand in Korea.


Among the procedures being sought by mostly Korean women are eyelid surgery, cheeks, nose and lip enhancement and breast enlargement.


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The PTIC study showed that cosmetic surgery is in demand in Korea.


Among the procedures being sought by mostly Korean women are eyelid surgery, cheeks, nose and lip enhancement and breast enlargement.


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RP eyes Korea as potential market for medical tourism

By Marianne V. Go | March 23, 2005 - 12:00am

Aside from the Japanese market, the Philippines is now eyeing Korea as another potential market for medical tourism. A study conducted by the Department of Trade and Industry’s Philippine Trade and Investment...

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