ED treatment in Busan — a step-by-step ladder.
There's no single "ED cure" — there's a ladder, and the honest move is to start at the lowest rung that fits your severity. Oral medication and Trimix, drug-free shockwave therapy, then penile implants for severe, medication-resistant ED. One board-certified urologist guides every step, from a first IIEF-5 assessment to definitive surgery. 5,000+ ED patients over 15+ years. From ₩400,000.
"Most men don't need the most aggressive treatment — they need the right rung of the ladder. I start every consultation with an IIEF-5 score and a cause, not a sales pitch. About seven in ten men do well on the first tier. Surgery is for when medication has genuinely run out."
— Dr. Moon Hyeon-chang, Director
ED care at Urogyn Busan.
Start at the lowest tier that fits — not the most expensive one.
ED treatment is a ladder. Roughly 70% of men start and stay on Tier 1 — oral medication. If pills don't fully work, the next rung depends on the cause: shockwave therapy for blood-flow (vasculogenic) ED, or a penile implant for severe, medication-resistant ED. We climb only as far as you need to.
The one thing we won't do is push surgery before the simpler tiers have had a fair chance. Your first visit is an honest assessment, not a quote for the priciest option.
Four routes, one ladder.
From a same-day prescription to a definitive implant. Tap any route for full detail, recovery and pricing.
Medication
from ₩400,000Oral PDE5 tablets (Viagra, Cialis, Levitra) and Trimix injection therapy — dosed and tested by a urologist, with refills by WhatsApp. Where ~70% of men begin.
Medication detailShockwave (Li-ESWT)
from ₩400,000 / sessionLow-intensity shockwave that improves penile blood flow for more natural erections — no drugs, no needles, lasting 1–2 years per course.
Shockwave detailInflatable implant
from ₩15,000,000The 3-piece implant (AMS 700, Coloplast Titan) — on-demand rigidity, full deflation when not in use, 95%+ satisfaction. The definitive answer for severe ED.
Inflatable implant detailMalleable implant
from ₩8,200,000A bendable semi-rigid rod — no pump, the most durable device (15–20 yr), under 1% failure, and the lowest-cost implant. Ideal where dexterity or budget matters.
Malleable implant detailIf bloodwork shows genuinely low testosterone, hormone optimization can be added alongside any rung — confirmed by a blood test first, never assumed.
Which route fits which man.
The honest comparison. Start low, climb only if you need to.
Medication
Tier 1 · StartShockwave
Tier 2 · Drug-freeInflatable implant
Tier 3 · NaturalMalleable implant
Tier 3 · SimpleWhere should you start ?
Start here if you…
- Have occasional or moderate difficulty → Medication (Tier 1)
- Want a drug-free option / pills under-perform → Shockwave (Tier 2)
- Have severe ED and want the most natural result → Inflatable implant
- Want the simplest, most durable, lowest-cost implant → Malleable implant
Good to know before you decide
- A short IIEF-5 score and cause assessment guide the right starting rung
- Implants are Tier 3 — after medication, shockwave and injections
- Low testosterone is confirmed by bloodwork, then optimized if genuinely low
- Concerned about Peyronie's or other men's issues? See men's health
The same implants, at Korean pricing.
For severe ED, the premium devices used in top US and European centres — AMS 700, Coloplast Titan — at a fraction of Western private cost. Direct-pay, all-inclusive, no insurance maze.
Same FDA/KFDA-approved devices and surgical standard — the difference is facility cost and a direct-pay model, not quality.
What every quote includes.
All-inclusive, direct-pay, KRW. No hidden facility, device or anesthesia add-ons.
ED treatment — all-inclusive
Find your starting rung — before you fly.
A free, discreet video consultation. Describe your symptoms and Dr. Moon gives an honest read on the cause, the right tier to start at, and a transparent quote. No commitment.
Discreet · replies within 24 hours · KST 9am–9pm
Your visit, step by step.
From the first WhatsApp message to flying home — here's the path most international patients follow.
Free video consult
Send your symptoms and history over WhatsApp. The doctor reviews your case in English and explains likely options and cost.
Diagnosis & testing
On-site tests confirm your condition and rule out other causes — so the plan fits your anatomy before anything is decided.
The procedure
Your procedure is performed by a board-certified urologist, with most minimally invasive treatments done the same day.
Recovery & aftercare
Fly home when cleared. Your doctor stays reachable on WhatsApp for 6 months of follow-up — photos, questions, guidance.
Your medical team.
Board-certified urologists — the doctor who consults with you is the same one who performs your procedure and follow-up.
Dr. Moon Hyeon-chang
- Board-certified urologist, 15+ years
- AUA · EAU · WAS · KSSM member
- Direct English consultation
- Patients from 40+ countries
Dr. Kim Tae-kyung
- Board-certified urologist
- BPH focus — UroLift & Rezum
- MD & MS, Pusan National University
- Adjunct Prof, Ulsan Univ Hospital
Dr. Kim Jin-seong
- Board-certified, Gyeongsang Nat'l Univ
- Korean Prostate Society member
- Adjunct Clinical Prof, GNU Hospital
- Men's health & prostate surgery
Before you fly to Busan.
Most men start on Tier 1 — oral medication — and about 70% stay there. A short IIEF-5 score and a cause assessment decide the right rung: medication for mild-to-moderate ED, shockwave for blood-flow (vasculogenic) ED, and a penile implant only for severe, medication-resistant ED. Dr. Moon recommends the lowest tier that fits, not the most expensive one.
In Korea, PDE5 inhibitors (Viagra, Cialis, Levitra) require a prescription, which Dr. Moon can issue same-day after a brief consultation. International patients often use that visit to also screen for underlying causes — cardiovascular, hormonal — since ED can be an early warning sign.
About 20–40% of men don't fully respond to oral PDE5 tablets. The next step depends on the cause: shockwave therapy for vasculogenic ED, Trimix injection for a stronger on-demand response, or a penile implant for severe refractory cases. The cause is identified before changing tiers, not guessed.
For vasculogenic (blood-flow) ED, randomized trials show roughly 60–75% success, and it works best in men under 60 with mild-to-moderate ED, lasting 1–2 years per course. It does not help ED that is purely neurogenic or hormonal — which is why the cause is assessed first.
The pricing reflects lower facility costs and a direct-pay model, not lesser quality. The same FDA/KFDA-approved devices used in top US and European centres — AMS 700, Coloplast Titan — are implanted at a fraction of Western private cost. The device and surgical standard are the same.
It depends on the tier: a medication visit can be a single day with WhatsApp refills afterward; a shockwave course is typically spread over a few weeks or compressed into an intensive visit; and implant surgery needs about 7–10 days including recovery and device activation. Follow-up continues remotely for 6 months.
Yes. The board-certified urologist who consults with you is the same doctor who performs your procedure and manages your follow-up — one specialist from start to finish. You are never passed to a junior doctor or a different surgeon.