Patient safety
The Grand Safety System in Seoul, Korea
Every general-anesthesia surgery at Grand is monitored by a resident anesthesiologist. Operating rooms are CCTV-monitored from a separate room, the consulting surgeon is the operating surgeon, and each patient has a 50-point pre-operative health check including 3D-CT where needed.
Inside Grand
In the operating room
Surgery takes place in Grand’s own operating rooms, with the surgical team and anesthesia monitoring in place throughout.
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A Grand surgeon operating with magnifying loupes -
The surgical team in the operating room -
Surgery under the operating lights
Core safety measures
- Anesthesiologists are resident 365 days a year and monitor every general-anesthesia surgery (oxygen saturation, pulse and blood pressure).
- Operating rooms are recorded by CCTV and watched from a separate monitoring room, and the surgeon you consult is the surgeon who operates (operation real-name system).
- Pre-operative health check with a 50-point checklist, including 3D-CT imaging where needed.
- Emergency equipment on standby: AED, emergency cart, dantrolene for malignant hyperthermia, and an uninterruptible power supply.
Anesthesia equipment
- ETCO₂ monitoring
- Endoscopic intubation to reduce sore throat
- iGel airway to reduce infection risk
- Laryngeal mask to protect teeth
- Dantrolene on hand for malignant hyperthermia
- Temperature management
Hygiene
- Air purifiers in operating rooms
- Professional sterilization of surgical garments and drapes
- Thorough disinfection of instruments
Frequently asked questions
Is an anesthesiologist present for my whole surgery?
Yes, for general anesthesia an anesthesiologist monitors oxygen, pulse and blood pressure throughout.
Can I see the CCTV?
Ask your coordinator about the clinic's CCTV policy under Korean law.
About this page. Procedure details on this page come from Grand Plastic Surgery's published clinical information. Individual plans, surgery time and recovery vary and are confirmed only after an in-person examination with the operating surgeon. Last updated 2026-09-27.
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