A skin clinic in Korea treats the concerns men raise most, such as shine, large pores, razor irritation, a dense beard line, forehead lines and a wide jaw, with medical lasers, injections and energy devices run by licensed doctors. Most sessions take 20 to 60 minutes including numbing cream, and toxin needs only ice. Flying home the same day is generally possible, though filler and boosters can leave swelling or small bumps for a few days. Toxin settles over one to two weeks; laser hair reduction needs a course of sessions. Clinics price per unit, shot, area or session, before VAT. This page lists clinics and their current menus.
Clinics in Myeongdong
10 aesthetic clinics in Myeongdong
If you are comparing Aesthetic clinics in Myeongdong, these 10 clinics are on this page: RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong, Kind Global Clinic, Summit Clinic, TriompheDr. Clinic, Heyday Clinic Myeongdong, UPIC Clinic Myeongdong, Tone's Clinic Myeongdong, Karin Clinic Myeongdong, Lienjang Myeongdong Aesthetic Clinic and Curveline Clinic Myeongdong. Their published Aesthetic clinics prices start at ₩9,900 before VAT.
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 clinicsIs it for you?
Who Aesthetic clinics in Myeongdong suits, and who should wait
Clinic care fits men whose skin problems outlast a good cleanser and moisturizer: oil that returns an hour after washing, pores that stay visible, bumps and ingrown hairs from daily shaving, deep frown or forehead lines, or a jaw that looks wider because of a strong chewing muscle.
It fits less well when the real problem is a skin condition for your own doctor first, such as active cystic acne or a rash. A clinic visit will not reshape bone, remove heavy jowls or a double chin that needs surgery, or replace a daily routine of cleansing and sunscreen. A careful doctor will say this at consultation. The same limits apply at any skin clinic in South Korea, in Seoul or elsewhere.
Usually a good fit
- Oily T-zone and visible pores
- Razor bumps or a heavy beard shadow
- Forehead or frown lines at rest
- A square jaw from a strong masseter
May be better to wait
- Recent isotretinoin use before laser or needling
- Active cystic acne or infection on the area
- Implants or unknown old filler in the zone
- Heavy sagging that needs surgery instead
How it works
How a Aesthetic clinics session runs
Men's requests split into three groups. Injections include botulinum toxin (Botox) for forehead and frown lines or for the masseter at the jaw angle, and microdroplets of diluted toxin placed in the skin itself (microtoxin). A 2023 roundtable led by Fabi in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal describes intradermal microtoxin as a way to reduce pore size and sebum output and to soften fine lines, with patient selection and injection depth as the points that decide safety. Hyaluronic acid skin boosters add hydration to rough, weathered skin.
Energy devices cover the rest. Diode-type lasers such as Soprano Titanium (Alma Lasers), which fires 755, 810 and 1064 nm wavelengths together with contact cooling, are used for beard-line and neck hair reduction over several sessions. Potenza (RF microneedling) works on pores and acne scars, and focused ultrasound (Ultherapy) on early laxity along the jaw. Topical exosome products are often applied after microneedling, but a 2026 scoping review by Knauer and colleagues in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal found only 18 human studies among 2,394 records screened.
Dose sets the price unit. Toxin is charged by units and the masseter takes more than the forehead because the muscle is larger; boosters by cc or session; lasers by area and session; ultrasound by line count. Ask for each figure in writing before numbing starts. Any korea skin clinic Seoul visitors compare quotes this way.
Intake and skin check
A short form covers medicines, allergies, shaving habits and past procedures. The doctor checks oil, pores and beard density, and may ask you to clench to feel the masseter.
Plan in writing
The doctor proposes products or devices with doses per area. Ask for the brand, unit count and follow-up terms before paying.
Preparation and numbing
For laser hair reduction the area is shaved close if needed. Numbing cream sits for 20 to 40 minutes before boosters, microneedling or ultrasound; toxin is usually done with ice alone.
Treatment
Toxin takes about 10 minutes, a microtoxin or booster pass 15 to 30, a beard-line laser session 10 to 20, and a full-face device pass 30 to 60.
Soothing and aftercare
Cooling or a calming mask follows, with written aftercare on shaving, sun and exercise.
Aesthetic clinics compared with other options
| Concern | Common clinic approach | Sensation | Typical downtime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shine and large pores | Microtoxin or RF microneedling | Pinpricks or prickling heat | Redness for hours to a few days |
| Beard shadow and razor bumps | Diode laser hair reduction | Warm snapping, eased by cooling | Little or none |
| Forehead and frown lines | Botulinum toxin | Brief pinches | Small dots for an hour or two |
| Wide jaw from masseter | Botulinum toxin in the masseter | Pressure during injection | Chewing feels softer for a few weeks |
At a glance
Aesthetic clinics facts
| Who treats | Licensed doctors; nurses assist under supervision |
|---|---|
| Injectables | Botulinum toxin, intradermal microtoxin, hyaluronic acid skin boosters, Rejuran (PN, polynucleotide) |
| Lasers and devices | Soprano Titanium (Alma Lasers, diode laser), Potenza (RF microneedling), Ultherapy (focused ultrasound) |
| How doses are set | Units for toxin, cc or session for boosters, area and session for lasers, lines for ultrasound |
| Numbing | Cream for 20 to 40 minutes; ice for toxin |
| Session length | About 10 minutes for toxin up to an hour for a device pass |
| When change shows | Toxin within one to two weeks; masseter slimming over weeks; collagen work over months |
| Flying home | Generally the same day; allow a few days of margin after filler or boosters |
Recovery
What the days after look like
Small injection dots, booster bumps or redness. Do not shave or rub treated skin that evening.
Bumps and redness fade. Shave gently with a clean blade after laser or microneedling once the skin is calm, and use sunscreen outdoors.
Forehead and frown toxin reaches its effect. Report any drooping eyelid, lump or spreading pain to the clinic.
The jaw line slims as the masseter relaxes; boosters and microneedling refine texture gradually.
Safety
Aesthetic clinics risks and limits
- Common: redness, swelling, small bruises and tenderness for a few days.
- Folliculitis if shaving or sweating heavily too soon after laser or microneedling.
- Toxin side effects such as a heavy brow, uneven smile or tired chewing, usually temporary.
- Pigment change after laser, more likely on tanned or darker skin.
- Rare but serious: filler blocking a blood vessel, which needs same-day treatment.
- Clinic care improves skin; it does not stop aging or change bone shape.
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Clinical Evidence and Commercial Landscape of Topical Exosomes for Skin Rejuvenation: A Scoping ReviewAesthetic Surgery Journal · 2026 · Knauer G, Chang A, Gupta A, Brownstone N, Mejia N, Bauman S, et al. · doi:10.1093/asj/sjag141
Found only 18 human studies of topical exosomes for skin rejuvenation and noted that commercial products give little information on exosome source, isolation or shelf life.
- A hyaluronic acid-based micro-filler improves superficial wrinkles and skin quality: a randomized prospective controlled multicenter studyJournal of Dermatological Treatment · 2023 · Fanian F, Deutsch J, Bousquet M, Boisnic S, Andre P, Catoni I, et al. · doi:10.1080/09546634.2023.2216323
In 146 randomized adults, three sessions of a hyaluronic acid micro-filler reduced superficial wrinkles at day 75 and day 120 compared with moisturizer alone, with mostly mild effects resolving within 48 hours.
- Microtoxin for Improving Pore Size, Skin Laxity, Sebum Control, and Scars: A Roundtable on Integrating Intradermal Botulinum Toxin Type A Microdoses Into Clinical PracticeAesthetic Surgery Journal · 2023 · Fabi S, Park J, Goldie K, Wu W · doi:10.1093/asj/sjad044
An expert roundtable describing intradermal microdoses of botulinum toxin for pore size, sebum, fine lines, jawline and neck definition, and scar care.
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.
What do men usually ask for at a skin clinic in Korea?
The most common requests are oil and pore control, beard-line laser hair reduction, forehead and frown toxin, and masseter toxin to slim a square jaw. Many men add a skin booster for weathered skin after years of sun and shaving. A first visit often combines toxin with one skin treatment, then adds a course of laser sessions on later trips.
Does microtoxin really reduce oil and pore size?
Microtoxin can reduce oil and the look of pores, according to expert experience rather than large trials. The 2023 roundtable by Fabi and colleagues in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal describes tiny intradermal toxin doses lowering sebum and refining pores, with effects that fade over a few months. Ask the doctor about depth and spacing, because doses placed too deep can soften facial expression.
How many laser sessions does a beard line need?
A beard line needs a course of several sessions spaced weeks apart, because the laser only affects hairs in their growth phase. Dense, dark facial hair often takes longer than the neck or cheeks. Expect thinning and slower regrowth rather than a clean shave look after one visit. A trip-based plan usually means one session per visit to Korea. Keep a log of dates.
Will masseter toxin change how I chew?
Chewing feels slightly weaker for a few weeks after masseter toxin, which most men notice only with tough food. The muscle relaxes gradually, and the jaw line slims over several weeks rather than days. The effect fades over months unless repeated. Tell the doctor if you grind your teeth or chew gum heavily, because both affect the dose plan. Results vary by person.
When can I shave after a laser or booster session?
Wait until redness and bumps have settled, usually one to three days, before shaving the treated area. Use a clean, sharp blade and a gentle gel, and avoid aftershave with alcohol or fragrance for several days. Electric trimmers are often easier on healing skin. Ask the clinic for its own timing, as it varies by treatment depth. Pat dry, never rub.
Is a Korean skin clinic in Seoul used to treating men?
Yes, a south korea skin clinic in a central Seoul district routinely lists toxin, laser and booster options for male skin. Consultations cover beard density, oil and muscle size, which differ from typical female patterns. If you prefer a male doctor or a specific language, ask through the clinic card before booking, and say whether you shave daily. Bring a list of medicines.
Can I go back to the gym the day after toxin?
Skip hard workouts, saunas and hot baths for the rest of the treatment day and the next day after toxin or boosters. Heat and heavy sweating can increase swelling and irritation at injection points. Light walking is fine. After laser or microneedling, wait until redness fades before sweating heavily, because sweat and friction on fresh skin can trigger bumps. Drink plenty of water.
What does a booster session do for weathered skin?
A hyaluronic acid booster improves hydration and fine lines on dry, sun-worn skin when given as a short course. In a 2023 randomized trial in the Journal of Dermatological Treatment, Fanian and colleagues found three sessions reduced superficial wrinkles at day 75 and day 120 compared with cream alone. The study was funded by the product maker, so treat it as one data point.
Are exosome add-ons worth paying for?
Evidence for topical exosomes in humans is still thin, so treat them as an optional extra. A 2026 scoping review by Knauer and colleagues in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal found only 18 human studies and little product detail on exosome source or processing. If a clinic offers them after microneedling, ask which product it is and how it is applied.
How do Seoul Korea skin clinic menus show prices?
Menus price toxin per unit, boosters per cc or session, lasers per area and session, and ultrasound per line, all before VAT. VAT of 10% is added at payment. Compare the same unit on each Seoul skin clinic menu, and check whether numbing cream, a soothing mask and a review visit are included. The price table on this page shows current menus side by side.

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