Dermatology clinic prices in Seoul start from ₩33,000 before VAT for the lowest listed item, and much of the skin-quality menu is sold as a course of visits rather than one session. Boosters, collagen-stimulating injections and laser toning are usually planned in series spaced weeks apart, so the menu often shows a single-session line next to a three- or five-session package. Injections are counted per syringe or cc, devices per session or area. The table below gathers current seoul skin clinic prices from 10 clinics in one place. All figures are before VAT, and 10% VAT is added at payment.
Prices
Aesthetic clinics cost in Hongdae
Prices below come from the listed clinics' own price lists, before VAT. 10% VAT is added at payment.
Wrinkle Treatment, 1 Area – Korean Brand
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $24₩33,000 + VATCompare clinicsWrinkle Treatment, 1 Area – High-Purity Korean Brand
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $40₩55,000 + VATCompare clinicsLiftera 2, Line Type, 100 Shots, Low-Discomfort – 1 Session
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $44₩60,000 + VATCompare clinicsMasseter Botulinum Toxin, 50 U – Korean Brand
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $51₩70,000 + VATCompare clinicsEye SHURINK, 100 Shots, Low-Discomfort – 1 Session
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $51₩70,000 + VATCompare clinicsV SHURINK, 100 Shots, Low-Discomfort – 1 Session
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $51₩70,000 + VATCompare clinicsPico Toning (Majesty) 1 Session + Sheet Mask
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $57₩79,000 + VATCompare clinicsWrinkle Treatment, 1 Area – German Brand
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $65₩90,000 + VATCompare clinicsPrice factors
What changes the price
- Course length: a package of several sessions spreads the cost across visits, but it only makes sense if you can return at the spacing the doctor recommends.
- Single-visit lines: one session is the honest choice for a short trip, and it lets you see how your skin reacts before buying more.
- Product and amount: injectable quotes depend on the brand and on how many syringes or cc go into each area, so ask for both in writing.
- Dilution and spread: diluted calcium hydroxylapatite for skin laxity is spread over a wide area, and the 2018 global consensus by Goldie and colleagues in Dermatologic Surgery describes 1:1 diluted and 1:2 or higher hyperdiluted use, which changes how many syringes a plan needs.
- Area size: face, neck and décolletage are often priced separately, and adding an area raises the dose rather than the session count.
- Add-ons: numbing cream, a soothing mask or a topical product after microneedling may be included or listed on their own line.
- Who performs it: some menus distinguish a doctor-performed injection from a device pass run by trained staff under supervision.
- VAT: menu figures are shown before VAT, and the 10% is added when you pay, so a quote and the final receipt will differ.
Compare
How the options compare
| Format | What it covers | Who it suits | Question to raise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single session | One booster, peel or laser pass | Short trips and first reactions | Is numbing or aftercare included? |
| Three-session course | Repeat visits weeks apart | Visitors who return to Seoul often | Can unused sessions be moved or refunded? |
| Five-session course | Longer laser or toning series | Residents or long stays | What spacing does the doctor want? |
| Collagen-stimulating injection | Lower face, neck or chest | Gradual firmness over months | How many syringes and at what dilution? |
| Combined-day plan | Device session plus an injectable | People with one free day | Which part is priced per area or per cc? |
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Global Consensus Guidelines for the Injection of Diluted and Hyperdiluted Calcium Hydroxylapatite for Skin TighteningDermatologic Surgery · 2018 · doi:10.1097/dss.0000000000001685
Expert panel consensus that diluted and hyperdiluted calcium hydroxylapatite stimulates collagen to improve laxity on the face and body, with mostly injection-related side effects such as bruising and swelling.
FAQ
Questions about aesthetic clinics in Hongdae
When is VAT added to a skin clinic bill in Seoul?
It is added at the payment desk, on top of the figure shown on the menu or quote. Clinics list their prices before VAT, so a quote for a booster or a laser session will rise by one tenth when you settle the bill. Ask the front desk to print the itemized total before you pay so each line, the subtotal and the tax are easy to check.
Is a multi-session package worth it if I only visit once?
Usually not, because the value of a course depends on coming back at the planned spacing. Boosters and toning lasers are typically repeated every few weeks, which suits residents or frequent visitors. On a single trip, a one-session line lets you see how your skin responds. Before paying for a course, check whether sessions can be postponed, transferred or refunded if plans change.
Why do two clinics quote differently for the same booster?
Differences usually come from the product brand, the amount in cc, the areas included and what aftercare is bundled. One clinic may include numbing and a soothing mask, another may list them separately. Who injects can also be priced differently. Line up the two quotes side by side by product, amount and area before comparing the totals. A quote that leaves the amount blank is hard to compare at all.
How are diluted collagen-stimulating injections counted on a quote?
They are usually counted by syringe, with the dilution chosen by the doctor for the area treated. A 2018 global consensus by Goldie and colleagues in Dermatologic Surgery describes diluted and hyperdiluted calcium hydroxylapatite spread under the skin to improve laxity on the face, neck and body. Ask how many syringes the plan uses for each area and whether a second session is expected.
What payment methods do Seoul skin clinics accept?
Most accept international credit cards and cash, and many also take mobile payment apps used in Korea. Card payments are charged in the local currency, so your bank may add a conversion fee. Some clinics ask for a deposit to hold a booking, and the conditions for returning it vary, so read the deposit terms before paying. Keep the receipt for your own records.
Do follow-up checks cost extra?
A short check a few days after injections is often included, but policies differ between clinics. Some list a review visit as free within a set period, while others charge if a top-up is needed. Ask whether a follow-up is part of the quote and what happens if you have already flown home before it would normally take place. Getting this in writing avoids surprises.
Is the lowest listed price on this page a realistic budget?
It is a starting point for the cheapest single item, not a full plan for most goals. Skin-quality changes often need several sessions or more product than the entry line covers. Use the lowest listed price to see where menus begin, then ask the clinic for a written plan with the amount, the number of sessions and the total before VAT.