A dermatology clinic in Seoul for foreigners can soften lines, add some volume or even out tone in one visit, but the size of the change depends on the procedure: toxin takes about two weeks to settle, while Rejuran is planned as a series 7 to 10 days apart. Agree on one or two measurable goals before anything starts, and ask the doctor how much of that goal a single trip can realistically reach.
Clinics in Myeongdong
5 aesthetic clinics in Myeongdong
| # | Clinic | Languages | Area | Devices & products | Listed price | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong | English · 中文 · 日本語 · Español | Myeongdong Station | PicoSure · Juvederm · Ultherapy Prime · Thermage FLX | ₩9,900 | |
| 2 | Kind Global Clinic | English · 日本語 · 中文 · Español | Euljiro-ipgu Station | Rejuran Healer · PicoSure · Juvederm · Ultherapy Prime | ₩89,000 | |
| 3 | Summit Clinic | - | Gwanghwamun Station | Rejuran Healer · PicoSure · Restylane · Ultherapy Prime | - | |
| 4 | TriompheDr. Clinic | - | Myeongdong | Rejuran Healer · PicoSure · Hyaluronic acid filler | - | |
| 5 | Heyday Clinic Myeongdong | - | Myeong-dong | Rejuran Healer · Pico toning · Juvederm | - |
11. RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong
RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong is a skin and aesthetic clinic near Myeongdong Station. It consults in English, Chinese, Japanese and Spanish. HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox lead its menu; its listed prices start from ₩9,900 + VAT.
Myeongdong flagship for lifting, glass skin and stem cell
- Flagship space
- Open every day
- Six languages
- In-house medical interpreters assist in English, Japanese, Spanish, Thai and both Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
- It welcomes patients every day, 10:30 to 20:00 on weekdays and 10:30 to 19:00 on weekends.
Sunday appointments · Treatments between Myeongdong shopping
- Location
- Myeongdong Station (Line 4) / Euljiro-ipgu Station (Line 2)
- Languages
- English · 中文 · 日本語 · Español
- Listed price
- From ₩9,900 + VAT
22. Kind Global Clinic
Kind Global Clinic sits by Euljiro-ipgu Station Exit 6, a skin and aesthetic clinic. Consultations are available in English, Japanese, Chinese and Spanish. Its main treatments are HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox; listed prices start at ₩89,000 + VAT.
Boutique Myeongdong clinic with co-director-led treatment
- Boutique clinic
- One private floor
- Director-performed care
- The clinic is a 5-minute walk from Myeongdong Station Exit 6 on Line 4.
- A free pre-consultation runs on WhatsApp or LINE, where you send photos and receive a treatment plan.
Weekend or holiday appointments · Planning treatment before flying in
- Location
- Euljiro-ipgu Station (Line 2) Exit 6 / Myeongdong Station (Line 4) Exit 8
- Languages
- English · 日本語 · 中文 · Español
- Listed price
- From ₩89,000 + VAT
33. Summit Clinic
Summit Clinic runs a skin and aesthetic clinic a 3-minute walk from Gwanghwamun Station Exit 5. It focuses on RF lifting, skin boosters and laser toning.
Gwanghwamun skin clinic for lifting, lasers and skin boosters
- Lifting devices
- Laser & pigment
- Warm beige lounge
- The site runs in Korean, English and Chinese, with WhatsApp, LINE, WeChat and KakaoTalk contact.
- The clinic opens weekdays 10:30 to 20:30 with no lunch break, and Saturdays 10:00 to 17:00.
Weekday evening appointments · Lifting and skin booster plans
- Location
- Gwanghwamun Station Exit 5, 3 min walk
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. $65–$94₩89,000–₩129,000 + 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 clinicsGuide
How much change does a single office procedure make?
Office procedures move the face in small steps, which is why most allow a same-day flight. A new jawline after one afternoon is usually more than a needle or a device can give.
Treat the table as a planning aid; the treating doctor sets dose and settings for your face.
| Procedure | What it mainly changes | When you can judge it | Usual plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botulinum toxin | Movement lines, jaw muscle bulk | About two weeks | One session, repeated months later |
| Hyaluronic acid filler | Volume in one area | At once; swelling may take one to two weeks | One session, maybe a top-up |
| Rejuran (PN skin booster) | Texture, fine crepiness | After the series; bumps fade in one to three days | Sessions 7 to 10 days apart |
| Laser toning | Uneven tone, dullness | Gradually; redness fades in hours to days | A course of visits |
| Focused ultrasound lift (Ultherapy) | Mild firming of jaw and cheeks | Over the following weeks | One session |
Guide
Why a short trip often buys part of a result
Several menu items reach their effect only as a course. Rejuran needs repeat visits about a week apart and laser toning builds gradually, so a four-day stay may fit one session of a plan meant for three or five. The mirror on day four will not show the finished picture.
Ask which part of the plan your dates cover: one session now, the next in about a week, the result judged after the last. If nobody can continue the series where you live, a single-session option may suit the trip better.
Guide
What a 2025 study found when a lighter option met surgery
A 2025 study by Fijany and colleagues in Aesthetic Surgery Journal used language-processing models to read 1,338 English posts on RealSelf about reducing fat under the chin: 753 on liposuction and 585 on an injected fat-dissolving drug, deoxycholic acid. 83.4% of liposuction reviews were positive, against 55.2% for the injection, and the injection posts carried more sadness and fear.
The study measured the mood of online posts, not clinical outcomes. Still, the lesson travels: a non-surgical route tends to disappoint when the expected change is larger than the method delivers, or when the number of sessions was never explained.
Guide
When an office procedure is the wrong tool for the goal
A careful consultation names the cases where needles and devices fall short: heavy, loose neck skin, a large amount of fat under the jaw, deep folds from marked sagging, hooded upper eyelids. Lifting or filler may make a modest difference there, and that gap is where unhappy reviews start.
Hearing that surgery may suit you is information to weigh with a surgeon at home, not a refusal.
- What share of my goal can this reach?
- How many sessions would the full effect need?
Guide
Newer add-ons and how much they contribute
Exosome products show how hard an add-on can be to size. In Korea they are classed as cosmetics and applied to the skin after microneedling, not injected. A 2026 viewpoint by Mrigpuri in the International Journal of Dermatology argues that counseling on exosomes should cover the evidence, the regulatory status and what the patient consents to.
So ask what the add-on contributes beyond the main procedure; if the answer stays vague, treat it as optional.
Guide
Writing down what success looks like before you fly
Write the goal in one line that can be checked later: softer frown lines at rest, a fuller lower left cheek, fewer brown spots across the nose. Add the date to judge it, such as two weeks after toxin, and take before photos in the same light. If the change looks smaller than agreed, you can then describe the gap precisely.
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Counseling Patients on Exosomes in Aesthetic Dermatology: A Viewpoint on Evidence, Regulation, and ConsentInternational Journal of Dermatology · 2026 · doi:10.1111/ijd.70693
A viewpoint arguing that exosome counseling in aesthetic practice should explain the evidence, regulatory status and scope of consent.
- Comparison of Patient Reviews for Submental Liposuction and Kybella Using Deep Learning and Natural Language Processing: Is There a Superior Intervention for Submental Adiposity?Aesthetic Surgery Journal · 2025 · doi:10.1093/asj/sjaf129
Sentiment analysis of 1,338 RealSelf reviews: 83.4% of submental liposuction posts were positive versus 55.2% for deoxycholic acid injection.
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 (Gwanghwamun Station), 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.
Will one toxin session in Seoul be ready to judge before my flight home?
Only if you fly at least two weeks later, because toxin usually needs about that long to reach its full effect. The muscle relaxes step by step, and one side can settle slightly ahead of the other. On a shorter stay, judge the result at home against photos taken before treatment, and ask how a small adjustment is handled on a later trip.
Does filler show a visible change on the same day?
Yes, hyaluronic acid filler changes shape at once, but the first look is not the final one. Swelling and bruising can take one to two weeks to fade, so the area may look fuller or uneven at first. Flying home the same day is possible; for photos or an event, leave one to two weeks and judge symmetry after the swelling settles.
Why does my skin look the same after one laser toning session?
Laser toning works gradually, so one session often shows little beyond brief redness. Tone change builds across a course of visits, which is why clinics plan it as a series. If your trip allows only one or two sessions, ask what a realistic first step looks like and whether the course can continue near home. Photos in the same light give a fairer reading than memory.
Is a fat-dissolving injection under the chin a substitute for liposuction?
Not always, and a 2025 review study suggests expectations matter. Fijany and colleagues found 55.2% of RealSelf posts about deoxycholic acid injection were positive, compared with 83.4% for liposuction, though they read online sentiment rather than measured results. Which option suits you depends on the amount of fat, skin laxity and how many sessions you can attend in person.
How should I photograph my face to compare the result later?
Take front, left and right photos before treatment, facing a window, without makeup and with a neutral expression. Repeat them in the same spot on the date agreed for judging the result, adding a frowning or smiling shot if the goal involves movement lines. Same light and angle remove most doubt and make any follow-up message to the clinic specific.
Can I come back on a later trip if the change is smaller than I hoped?
Usually yes, and many plans assume it, since Rejuran lasts around four to six months and toxin is repeated after several months. Bring your treatment record with product, dose and areas so the next doctor begins with facts rather than guesses. Ask at the first visit how a top-up or review is handled, and keep your before photos as the baseline.