Dermatology clinic prices in Seoul begin at ₩9,900 before VAT for the lowest listed item, but a short trip usually costs one evening session plus whatever a review visit adds before departure. Each menu line is tied to a unit: toxin by area or units, boosters and filler by syringe or cc, lasers and devices by session, shot or area. A line normally covers the procedure, numbing where needed and a calming mask, while the follow-up check may or may not be included. Current Seoul skin clinic prices from 5 clinics sit in the table below. All figures are before VAT, and 10% VAT is added at payment.
Prices
Aesthetic clinics cost in Myeongdong
Prices below come from the listed clinics' own price lists, before VAT. 10% VAT is added at payment.
Wrinkle Botox 1 Area (Domestic)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $7₩9,900 + VATCompare clinicsMasseter (Jaw) Botox 50U (Domestic)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $14₩19,000 + VATCompare clinicsSkin Botox 1cc (Domestic)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $21₩29,000 + VATCompare clinicsWrinkle Botox 1 Area (Domestic Premium, Nabota)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $28₩39,000 + VATCompare clinicsWrinkle Botox 1 Area (Xeomin)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $57₩79,000 + VATCompare clinicsPicotoning
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $57–$65₩79,000–₩89,000 + VATCompare clinicsJuvelook
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $65–$284₩89,000–₩390,000 + VATCompare clinicsGenesis Toning 1 Session
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $73₩100,000 + VATCompare clinicsClinics in Myeongdong
5 aesthetic clinics in Myeongdong
If you are comparing Aesthetic clinics in Myeongdong, these 5 clinics are on this page: RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong, Kind Global Clinic, Summit Clinic, TriompheDr. Clinic and Heyday Clinic Myeongdong. Their published Aesthetic clinics prices start at ₩9,900 before VAT.
Price factors
What changes the price
- Unit and dose: Toxin is charged per area or per unit, so a jaw plan with more units per side sits higher on the menu than a single frown-line area.
- Muscle strength: Dosing guidance sets units per area and adjusts them to the patient. The 2004 consensus recommendations by Carruthers and colleagues in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery describe dosing by facial area rather than one fixed amount, which is why men with stronger forehead or jaw muscles may be quoted a larger dose.
- Follow-up visit: Some clinics fold a review two to five days later into the line item, others charge for any touch-up. Ask which applies before you book an evening slot.
- Area covered: Beard line, full face, lower face and under-eye are usually priced separately, and a full-face laser line may not include the neck.
- Product brand: Imported and Korean-made toxins and fillers appear at different points on one menu, so the plan should name the brand next to the dose.
- Session count: Toning lasers and boosters are often sold as a course; a course only makes sense if you can return at the interval the doctor sets.
- Time of day: Menu lines rarely change by hour, but confirm that the listed price applies to the late slot you have reserved.
- VAT: Menus show figures before VAT, and 10% VAT is added at payment on top of every line.
Compare
How the options compare
| Visit plan | What it covers | Who it suits | What to ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single evening item | One toxin area or one laser pass, numbing and a calming mask | Short stays and first visits | Is a recheck included or charged separately? |
| Evening item plus review | One treatment and a check a few days later | Toxin, boosters or filler on a stay of five days or more | Which days and hours are open for the review? |
| Men's grooming pair | Oil or pore laser combined with forehead or jaw toxin | Men with oily skin and strong expression lines | How many units per area, and which laser settings? |
| Short course | Two or three spaced sessions of a laser or booster | Longer stays or repeat visitors | Can unused sessions be moved to a later trip? |
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Consensus Recommendations on the Use of Botulinum Toxin Type A in Facial AestheticsPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery · 2004 · doi:10.1097/01.prs.0000144795.76040.d3
A consensus panel set out recommendations for botulinum toxin type A in facial aesthetics, covering injection sites, dosing by facial area and patient assessment, with doses adjusted to the individual patient.
FAQ
Questions about aesthetic clinics in Myeongdong
Which clinics offer Aesthetic clinics in Myeongdong?
Clinics offering Aesthetic clinics in Myeongdong include RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong (Myeongdong Station), Kind Global Clinic (Euljiro-ipgu Station), Summit Clinic (Myeongdong), TriompheDr. Clinic (Myeongdong) and Heyday Clinic Myeongdong (Myeong-dong). Each lists Aesthetic clinics on its own menu; message the clinic directly to confirm the doctor, product and current price.
Is the follow-up check before my flight charged separately?
It depends on the clinic, so ask before treatment whether a review visit is part of the line or a separate charge. Many clinics see you again at no extra fee to look at swelling, bruising or symmetry after injectables. A touch-up that uses more product is usually charged by the same unit as the original line. Getting this in writing avoids a surprise on your last day in Seoul.
Why might a man be quoted more toxin units than his partner?
Toxin is dosed by muscle strength, and men often have larger forehead, frown and jaw muscles that need more units for the same effect. Since the menu charges per unit or per area, the total can differ even when the treatment name is identical. Ask the doctor to write the units per zone. That record lets you check what you paid for and compare it with later visits at home.
How is VAT shown on a clinic bill in Seoul?
Menu and table figures are before VAT, and 10% VAT is added at payment as a separate line on the receipt. Check the total including VAT before the procedure starts, especially when you combine two treatments in one evening. Keep the itemized receipt, listing product and dose, in case a doctor at home or your insurer later asks what was done and when.
Can I get a written quote before an evening appointment?
Yes, most clinics can give a written quote once the doctor has seen your skin, and asking for one is reasonable. A message sent ahead can outline likely items, but the final plan depends on the consultation. The quote should list the product, dose or shot count, area, any included review visit and the total before VAT. If a line is vague, ask before numbing cream goes on.
Which payment methods do Seoul clinics usually accept?
International credit cards are widely accepted, and cash in local currency is also common at clinic desks. Some clinics ask for payment before the procedure, others at the end of the visit. Card issuers may add a foreign transaction fee, so check your own card terms. Ask whether a review visit or touch-up is paid on the day it happens or settled in advance.
Why does the same laser cost different amounts at different clinics?
Prices differ mainly because of the device version, the number of shots or passes, the area covered and what the line includes. One clinic may bundle numbing, a calming mask and a recheck, while another lists each one apart. Who performs the treatment also matters. Compare lines that share the same unit and area, and treat an unusually low figure as a cue to ask what is left out.
Is it worth paying for a course if I may return next year?
A course is worth it only if the sessions can be used at the interval the doctor recommends, which is usually weeks, not months. Toning lasers and boosters lose some benefit when spacing stretches too far. If you visit Seoul once a year, single sessions are often the practical choice. Ask whether unused sessions expire or can transfer to a later trip before you agree.

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