A Seoul laser skin clinic can open a resurfacing course with a 10,600 nm fractional CO2 laser or with RF microneedling set between 0.5 and 3.5 mm, yet the rounds sit weeks apart. Most visitors therefore treat once per stay and continue at home or on a later trip. What decides how well that works is the written record of each round and a doctor who plans the next one.
Clinics in Myeongdong
5 aesthetic clinics in Myeongdong
| # | Clinic | Area | Languages | Devices & products | Listed price | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong | Myeongdong Station | English · 中文 · 日本語 · Español | Ultherapy Prime · Thermage FLX · Rejuran Healer · PicoSure | ₩9,900 | |
| 2 | Kind Global Clinic | Euljiro-ipgu Station | English · 日本語 · 中文 · Español | Ultherapy Prime · Thermage FLX · Rejuran Healer · PicoSure | ₩89,000 | |
| 3 | Summit Clinic | Gwanghwamun Station | - | Rejuran Healer · PicoSure · Restylane · Ultherapy Prime | - | |
| 4 | TriompheDr. Clinic | Myeongdong | - | Ultherapy Prime · Thermage FLX · Rejuran Healer | - | |
| 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. HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox lead its menu. It consults in English, Chinese, Japanese and Spanish; its listed prices start from ₩9,900 + VAT.
Myeongdong flagship for lifting, glass skin and stem cell
- Flagship space
- Open every day
- Six languages
- It welcomes patients every day, 10:30 to 20:00 on weekdays and 10:30 to 19:00 on weekends.
- The clinic is a 2-minute walk from Myeongdong Station Exit 8, on the 2nd and 3rd floors at 58 Myeongdong 10-gil.
Sunday appointments · Glass skin booster programs
- 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. Its main treatments are HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox. Consultations are available in English, Japanese, Chinese and Spanish, and listed prices start at ₩89,000 + VAT.
Boutique Myeongdong clinic with co-director-led treatment
- Boutique clinic
- One private floor
- Director-performed care
- It opens weekdays 10:30 to 20:30, and weekends and holidays 10:00 to 17:00.
- The clinic is a 5-minute walk from Myeongdong Station Exit 6 on Line 4.
Weekend or holiday appointments · Travelers staying in Myeongdong
- 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 clinic opens weekdays 10:30 to 20:30 with no lunch break, and Saturdays 10:00 to 17:00.
- It is a three-minute walk from Gwanghwamun Station Exit 5 and City Hall Station Exit 4.
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
Why one stay rarely holds a whole resurfacing course
Texture work is slow by design. After each round the skin rebuilds collagen for months, and the next pass waits until redness and flaking from the last one have settled. A plan of several rounds therefore stretches far beyond a normal holiday.
Two patterns are common. Some people return to Seoul for every round and keep one doctor throughout. Others have the first round in Seoul and hand the rest to a clinic near home. Both can work, but only if the details of what was done travel with you rather than staying in a clinic file in Seoul.
Guide
Switching devices between rounds: what a 2023 review suggests
Nobari and colleagues, in a 2023 systematic review in Lasers in Medical Science, looked at 10 articles that compared needling methods (RF needling, meso-needling and plain microneedling) with ablative fractional lasers, CO2 and erbium YAG, for depressed and raised scars. Nobari's team reported no statistically significant difference between the two approaches in 60% of those articles, and both brought clear improvement.
For someone splitting a course, that is useful. If the clinic at home owns an erbium YAG rather than a CO2 laser, or offers RF needling instead, carrying on with a different device is not automatically a step backward. The settings do not convert one to one between machines, though, so the second doctor still reads your skin afresh.
The evidence has limits. The pool was small, only two of the articles were randomized split-face trials, and three did not state their study design. Treat it as a sign that more than one route can work, not as proof that every device gives the same result on your skin.
Guide
The settings record to request before you leave
A short written note turns a one-off session into the first step of a course. Ask for it in English on the day, while the details are fresh, and take your own photos under the same light before treatment and on the morning you fly.
- Device name, maker and whether it was a laser or a needle system
- Wavelength, or needle depth for each area
- Density or energy level and the number of passes
- Areas treated and areas deliberately left alone
- Numbing cream used and how long it stayed on
- Reactions seen on the day and at any recheck
- Date of treatment and the gap suggested before the next round
Guide
Who handles each stage once the course is split
A split course runs smoothly when everyone knows their part. A typical division looks like this.
| Stage | Seoul clinic | Clinic at home | You |
|---|---|---|---|
| First round | Assesses skin, treats, writes settings | Not involved yet | Shares medicines, history and goals |
| First week | Answers questions about healing | Sees you if something looks wrong | Cleanses gently, moisturizes, avoids sun |
| Before the next round | Gives the suggested interval | Reviews notes and photos | Books once redness has fully faded |
| Later rounds | Treats again if you return | Chooses a device and settings | Keeps adding to the same record |
Guide
Signs between rounds that call for a local doctor
Most skin settles within days, but a few changes should not wait for the next trip. See a doctor near home, with your settings note in hand, if any of these appear.
- Redness or warmth that spreads or worsens after the third day
- Yellow crusts, pus or rising pain in a treated area
- A cluster of small blisters near the lips, which can be a cold sore flare
- Brown patches that darken a few weeks later
- A firm or raised area that keeps growing
Evidence
Research behind this page
- A systematic review of the comparison between needling (RF-needling, meso-needling, and micro-needling) and ablative fractional lasers (CO2, erbium YAG) in the treatment of atrophic and hypertrophic scarsLasers in Medical Science · 2023 · doi:10.1007/s10103-022-03694-x
Across 10 comparative articles, needling methods and ablative fractional lasers showed no statistically significant difference in 60% of them, and both were described as tolerable.
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.
Can my second resurfacing round be done at a clinic in my own country?
Yes, many people continue a course at home once the first round in Seoul has healed. The local doctor needs your settings note, your photos and a list of any reactions. They will still examine your skin and may change the device or the strength. Bring the note to the first appointment rather than describing the treatment from memory. A copy of any consent form you signed is also worth packing.
Will a different laser at home undo what was started in Seoul?
Not usually, because collagen built after the first round stays in the skin whatever device comes next. A 2023 review by Nobari and colleagues in Lasers in Medical Science found needling and ablative fractional lasers performed similarly in most of the studies it covered. The new doctor chooses settings for your skin as it is on the day. Results vary from person to person.
How long should I wait before booking the next round after fractional CO2?
Wait until the treating doctor confirms the skin has fully recovered, which is usually several weeks rather than days. Redness, flaking and sensitivity should all be gone first. Booking too soon adds heat to skin that is still healing and can raise the chance of dark patches. If you plan a return trip, ask for the suggested gap in writing before you leave.
What should a Seoul laser skin clinic write down for the next doctor?
It should record the device and maker, the wavelength or needle depth, density or energy, passes and the exact areas treated. Add the numbing used, any reaction on the day and the date. Ask for the note in English so a doctor anywhere can read it. Photos taken under the same light before and after complete the record. Keep a scan of it on your phone in case the paper copy goes missing.
Can I fly home the day after RF microneedling?
Flying the next day is generally possible after RF microneedling, though the face may still look pink and dotted. Cabin air is dry, so a plain moisturizer and water help. Avoid touching or picking at the treated skin during the flight. If you also had a fractional laser on the same trip, give that skin more days before travel. Sheet masks and heavy makeup are better left until the dots have faded.
How strict should sun protection be on the trip home after resurfacing?
Very strict, because freshly treated skin darkens easily in strong light. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen once the surface has closed, and add a hat and shade before that. Window seats on long flights expose one side of the face for hours. Keep protecting the area for several weeks, since darkening can appear after you are already home. Reapply sunscreen every few hours while you are outdoors.