An aesthetic clinic in Seoul is a doctor-run outpatient practice where botulinum toxin, fillers, skin boosters, lasers and lifting devices are planned and given, often on the day of the consultation. Topical numbing usually sits for 20 to 40 minutes, and most treatments take 15 to 60 minutes. Many injections and light lasers allow a flight home the same or next day, while strong resurfacing needs about a week. Toxin shows within one to two weeks; collagen-based changes build over months. Clinics price by unit, cc, shot or session before VAT. For women, intake screens pregnancy, nursing and hormone medicines, and this page compares clinics and their listed prices.
Clinics in Korea
10 aesthetic clinics in Korea
If you are comparing Aesthetic clinics in Korea, these 10 clinics are on this page: Kind Global Clinic, RE:BERRY Clinic Gangnam, Summit Clinic, Barog Clinic Seomyeon Station Branch, Dear Clinic, Springday Clinic Sinchon, Rewind Plastic Surgery, Pixelab Beauty Clinic, Cellon Dermatology Clinic (Cheongdam) and ENTER Plastic Surgery. Their published Aesthetic clinics prices start at ₩9,900 before VAT.
11. Kind Global Clinic
★ 4.9359 Google reviewsEuljiro-ipgu Station skin and aesthetic clinic listing Aesthetic clinics and HIFU lifting
At Kind Global Clinic near Euljiro-ipgu Station, Aesthetic clinics sits with HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox among the treatments it focuses on.
- Aesthetic clinics
- HIFU lifting
- RF lifting
- People looking at non-surgical lifting
- Wrinkle or jawline toxin
- 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 ₩79,000 + VAT
22. RE:BERRY Clinic Gangnam
★ 4.91,156 Google reviewsGangnam Station skin clinic built around five-language care
- Five-language desk
- Gallery-style interior
- Regenerative skin menu
RE:BERRY Clinic Gangnam, a skin and aesthetic clinic near Gangnam Station, lists Aesthetic clinics among its main treatments; HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox are also on its menu. Two basement floors of KI Tower with a gallery-style entrance, private treatment suites, a VIP lounge, K-beauty zone.
- Board-certified dermatologists on staff
- Consultations in English, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and Spanish through in-house interpreters.
- Open every day, 10:00–20:00 including holidays, two minutes from Gangnam Station Exit 10.
- Menu features stem-cell, exosome, PRP and Rejuran-based skin programs alongside device lifting.
- Non-English speakers wanting own language
- Evening or holiday appointments
- Location
- Gangnam Station (Line 2) Exit 10, 2 min walk
- Languages
- English · 中文 · 日本語 · Español
- Listed price
- From ₩9,900 + VAT
33. Summit Clinic
★ 5.0157 Google reviewsSkin and aesthetic clinic in Korea offering Aesthetic clinics and RF lifting
Summit Clinic, a skin and aesthetic clinic in Korea, lists Aesthetic clinics among its main treatments; RF lifting, skin boosters and laser toning are also on its menu.
- Aesthetic clinics
- RF lifting
- Skin boosters
- People looking at non-surgical lifting
- Hydration and skin-quality boosters
- Location
- Korea
44. Barog Clinic Seomyeon Station Branch
★ 5.093 Google reviewsSeomyeon filler and lifting clinic with open-vial transparency
- Filler-focused
- Transparent pricing
- Welcoming 2F lounge
At Barog Clinic Seomyeon Station Branch near Seomyeon Station, Aesthetic clinics sits with HIFU lifting, Botox and fillers among the treatments it focuses on. A short walk from Seomyeon Station.
- Every filler vial is unsealed at the chair in front of you, with lot numbers you can check.
- Importer authenticity certificates for all brands used hang on the clinic wall to photograph.
- Body filler goes beyond the face, covering ears, hands, collarbones, shoulders and hip contouring.
- Visitors wanting product transparency
- Face and body filler seekers
- Location
- Seomyeon Station
- Languages
- English · 日本語 · 中文 · ไทย
- Listed price
- From ₩10,000 + VAT
55. Dear Clinic
★ 4.9354 Google reviewsScan-first Cheongdam lifting clinic, open every day
- Lifting-focused
- 3D scan first
- Warm-luxury interior
Dear Clinic, a skin and aesthetic clinic in Cheongdam-dong, lists Aesthetic clinics among its main treatments; HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox are also on its menu. Spread over the 5th and 7th floors, with a stone-counter lobby, bouclé lounge seating, glass-walled consultation rooms.
- An EVE Muse 3D skin scan is taken and read before any treatment is recommended.
- Seven lifting platforms in-house, including Ultherapy Prime, Thermage FLX, Density, XERF, Onda and Shurink Universe.
- Filler menu extends beyond the face to earlobe, shoulder line and hip dip areas.
- Visitors comparing lifting devices
- Short trips needing weekend slots
- Location
- Cheongdam-dong
- Languages
- English · Español
- Listed price
- From ₩30,000 + VAT
66. Springday Clinic Sinchon
★ 5.048 Google reviewsUnhurried, physician-led skin care in Sinchon
A two-floor clinic on the 7th and 9th floors of Elite Building, with check-in at the 7F reception and an underground link from Sinchon Station.
- Location
- Sinchon-ro
- Listed price
- From ₩33,000 + VAT
77. Rewind Plastic Surgery
★ 5.054 Google reviewsApgujeong lifting surgery clinic with a skin-care side
Two appointment-only floors above Nonhyeon-ro, laid out for calm and privacy, with a waiting lounge, consultation rooms and private rest rooms.
- Location
- Nonhyeon-ro
- Languages
- English · Español
- Listed price
- From ₩50,000 + VAT
88. Pixelab Beauty Clinic
★ 5.0550 Google reviewsDoctor-led lifting, contouring and scar care in Gangnam
A welcoming clinic near Gangnam Station with a patient lounge and on-site interpreters for English, Japanese and Chinese.
- Location
- Seocho-daero
- Listed price
- From ₩45,000 + VAT
99. Cellon Dermatology Clinic (Cheongdam)
Stem cell and regenerative aesthetics clinic in Cheongdam
A 3rd-floor Cheongdam clinic with private treatment spaces, dedicated care rooms and valet parking.
- Location
- Cheongdam Station or Apgujeong Rodeo Station, about 5 minutes by taxi
- Languages
- English · 中文 · 日本語
1010. ENTER Plastic Surgery
Gangnam skin and lifting clinic with a facelift surgeon
Two floors (9F–10F) on Gangnam-daero, with hyperbaric oxygen, LED and IV drip recovery care in the same building.
- Location
- Gangnam-daero
- Listed price
- From ₩70,000 + VAT
Prices
Aesthetic clinics cost in Korea
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 clinicsBotox
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Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $21₩29,000 + VATCompare clinicsWrinkle Botox (1 area: forehead / glabella / crow's feet / mouth corners / chin dimpling / bunny lines) — Korean
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $22₩30,000 + VATCompare clinicsWrinkle Treatment, 1 Area – Korean Brand
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $24₩33,000 + VATCompare clinicsWrinkle Botox 1 Area (Nabota)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $28₩39,000 + VATCompare clinicsSquare Jaw Botox — Korean
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $29₩40,000 + VATCompare clinicsBotox Forehead / crow's feet / glabella — Korean
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $33₩45,000 + VATCompare clinicsIs it for you?
Who Aesthetic clinics in Korea suits, and who should wait
A visit fits adult women with a specific concern, such as fine lines, dull or rough skin, lost volume, early laxity or pigment, who can share a full health history at intake. It suits a short trip when the plan relies on low-downtime injections and gentle lasers spread over a few days.
It is the wrong moment during pregnancy or breastfeeding, during an acne or eczema flare on the face, or when the main concern is deep sagging that only surgery can correct. Injectables and devices also will not halt aging, rebuild deep tissue loss in one session or replace medical care for hormonal skin disease.
Usually a good fit
- A concern you can describe in a mirror
- Time for a consultation before treatment
- Some free days before the flight home
- Ready to list medicines and supplements
May be better to wait
- Pregnant, possibly pregnant or breastfeeding
- Active acne, infection or cold sores on the area
- Implants or unknown filler in the treated zone
- Sagging that needs surgery or other medical care
How it works
How a Aesthetic clinics session runs
A Seoul aesthetic clinic plans each injectable by dose and interval. Botulinum toxin is measured in units per area. In a 2025 narrative review in JMIR Dermatology, Kroumpouzos and Silikovich described secondary nonresponse, where toxin stops working after early success, and linked it to injections less than three months apart, higher cumulative and per-session doses, and boosters within three weeks. Formulations free of complexing proteins were not tied to neutralizing antibodies, so the brand and the interval belong in a written plan.
Skin boosters spread low-density hyaluronic acid through the dermis rather than adding volume. In a 2023 randomized, evaluator-blind trial in Dermatologic Surgery, Alexiades and colleagues treated cheeks with VYC-12L in 131 participants against 71 untreated controls, most of them women with a median age of 58, and reported that about 58% of treated participants improved by at least one grade on smoothness and fine-line scales at one month, against about 5% of controls, with responses holding through six months.
Biostimulators work by prompting collagen. Global consensus guidelines published in Dermatologic Surgery in 2018 by Goldie and colleagues describe diluted and hyperdiluted calcium hydroxylapatite placed under the skin to treat laxity in the face, neck, chest, arms and body. The panel listed bruising, swelling, mild pain and firmness as the usual effects, and warned that injecting less diluted product too superficially causes more problems in thin or darker skin.
Health intake
A short form covers pregnancy, nursing, contraception or hormone therapy, isotretinoin, blood thinners, bruise-prone supplements and past filler or implants.
Consultation and plan
Options are discussed and the plan lists the product, dose per area and session count. Ask what it will not change and when a repeat would be due.
Numbing
Topical cream stays on for 20 to 40 minutes before boosters, CaHA and most lasers. Toxin often needs only ice.
Treatment
Toxin takes around 10 to 15 minutes, boosters or CaHA about 20 to 40 minutes, and a full-face device session up to an hour, usually after standard photos.
Soothing and written aftercare
A cooling mask or calming cream follows, then a sheet on sun, makeup, exercise, alcohol and warning signs, with a contact route for questions.
Aesthetic clinics compared with other options
| Option | Product or energy | Main effect | Sensation | Typical downtime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botulinum toxin | Purified toxin, dosed in units | Relaxes chosen muscles | Quick pinpricks | Small bumps for under an hour |
| Skin booster | Low-density hyaluronic acid | Hydration and smoother texture | Stinging during injection | Pinpoint bumps for one to three days |
| Diluted CaHA | Calcium hydroxylapatite gel | Collagen support for laxity | Pressure and a mild ache | Swelling or bruising for several days |
| Focused ultrasound (HIFU) | Ultrasound energy in deep layers | Gradual firming | Deep heat in pulses | Mild redness or tenderness |
At a glance
Aesthetic clinics facts
| Common treatments | Botulinum toxin, hyaluronic acid filler, skin boosters, CaHA biostimulators, lasers, HIFU and radiofrequency |
|---|---|
| Product or energy type | Injectable products; light, ultrasound or radiofrequency energy |
| Dose unit | Units, cc or syringes, shots, lines or sessions |
| Numbing | Topical cream for 20 to 40 minutes; toxin often needs none |
| Session length | About 15 to 60 minutes of treatment |
| Downtime | None to several days for most; about a week for strong resurfacing |
| Women's screening | Pregnancy, breastfeeding, hormone medicines and bruise-prone supplements |
| When results show | Toxin in one to two weeks; boosters and biostimulators over one to three months |
| Earliest flight home | Often the same or next day after injections and light lasers |
Recovery
What the days after look like
Redness, pinpoint bumps and mild swelling; keep the face cool, skip heavy makeup and avoid pressing on treated areas.
Booster bumps flatten and swelling eases; bruises may surface after filler or CaHA; avoid sauna, alcohol and hard workouts.
Toxin reaches its effect, bruises fade.
Hydration and smoothness from boosters settle in, and collagen from CaHA builds gradually; compare against the first photos.
Safety
Aesthetic clinics risks and limits
- Redness, swelling, pinpoint marks and bruising are common and usually fade within days.
- Lumps or firm areas can follow boosters, filler or CaHA, more often when placed too superficially.
- Toxin can affect nearby muscles, causing a heavy brow or uneven smile for some weeks.
- Frequent or high-dose toxin may lead to a weaker response over time.
- Filler can rarely block a blood vessel and needs urgent care; CaHA is not dissolved as easily as hyaluronic acid.
- Results vary from person to person and fade with time.
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Exploring Nonresponse to Botulinum Toxin in Aesthetics: Narrative Review of Key Trigger Factors and Effective Management StrategiesJMIR Dermatology · 2025 · Kroumpouzos G, Silikovich F · doi:10.2196/69960
The review linked secondary nonresponse to toxin with short injection intervals, high doses, boosters and complexing proteins, and noted no antibody formation with protein-free formulations.
- Global Consensus Guidelines for the Injection of Diluted and Hyperdiluted Calcium Hydroxylapatite for Skin TighteningDermatologic Surgery · 2018 · Goldie K, Peeters W, Alghoul M, Butterwick K, Casabona G, Chao Y · doi:10.1097/dss.0000000000001685
An expert panel issued preliminary guidance on diluted and hyperdiluted CaHA to stimulate collagen and improve laxity in the face and body, listing injection-related side effects.
- A Randomized, Multicenter, Evaluator-blind Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of VYC-12L Treatment for Skin Quality ImprovementsDermatologic Surgery · 2023 · Alexiades M, Palm M, Kaufman-Janette J, Papel I, Cross S, Abrams S · doi:10.1097/dss.0000000000003802
Intradermal VYC-12L produced significantly higher responder rates for cheek smoothness and fine lines than no treatment at one month, sustained through six months.
FAQ
Questions about aesthetic clinics in Korea
Which clinics offer Aesthetic clinics in Korea?
Clinics offering Aesthetic clinics in Korea include Kind Global Clinic (Euljiro-ipgu Station), RE:BERRY Clinic Gangnam (Gangnam Station), Summit Clinic (Korea), Barog Clinic Seomyeon Station Branch (Seomyeon Station) and Dear Clinic (Cheongdam-dong). Each lists Aesthetic clinics on its own menu; message the clinic directly to confirm the doctor, product and current price.
How much time should I set aside for a first Seoul aesthetic clinic appointment?
Set aside two to three hours for a first Seoul aesthetic clinic appointment that includes treatment. The health intake and consultation take part of that, numbing cream adds 20 to 40 minutes for boosters and most lasers, and treatment runs from about 10 minutes for toxin to an hour for a device session.
Why might Botox stop working as well over time?
Botox can lose effect when the body forms antibodies or when doses and timing are not ideal. A 2025 review in JMIR Dermatology by Kroumpouzos and Silikovich linked this secondary nonresponse to injections under three months apart, high cumulative doses and early boosters. Formulations without complexing proteins were not linked to antibodies. Keeping a record of brand, units and dates helps the next doctor plan around it.
What do skin boosters at a skin clinic in Seoul do?
Skin boosters at a skin clinic in Seoul place tiny amounts of low-density hyaluronic acid in the upper skin to improve hydration, smoothness and fine lines. In a 2023 trial in Dermatologic Surgery, Alexiades and colleagues found that most treated cheeks improved by at least one grade at one month, compared with few untreated controls. Bumps settle in one to three days, and courses are usually repeated.
Can diluted CaHA treat loose skin on the neck and arms?
Yes, diluted calcium hydroxylapatite is used off-label for mild laxity on the neck, chest, upper arms and other body areas. Consensus guidelines by Goldie and colleagues in Dermatologic Surgery in 2018 describe it as collagen stimulation placed under the skin. Usual effects are bruising, swelling and temporary firmness. It suits mild to moderate looseness, and results build over several months rather than at once.
How should I read Seoul aesthetic clinic reviews?
Read Seoul aesthetic clinic reviews as notes on service and communication, not as evidence of medical results. Comments on waiting time, how risks were explained and how aftercare questions were answered tell you more than photos, which change with lighting and timing. One person's outcome says little about yours. Compare what reviews describe with each clinic card and the written plan you receive at consultation.
Can I combine treatments in one Seoul skin clinic visit?
Often yes, and a Seoul skin clinic typically runs lasers or devices first and injections afterward on the same day. Some doctors split them across days so swelling from one treatment does not hide the result of another. Combining adds to total downtime and makes a reaction harder to trace. Ask for the order, spacing and products to be written into the plan before you agree.
What changes if I am breastfeeding when I visit a Korean skin clinic in Seoul?
Breastfeeding usually shifts the plan at a Korean skin clinic in Seoul toward skincare and gentle lasers, with toxin, filler and CaHA postponed. Safety data in nursing mothers are limited, and some numbing creams and aftercare products may be swapped. Policies differ, so ask before you travel. Tell the doctor the baby's age, since some doctors relax their caution once nursing is occasional.
How can I confirm the product used at a Korea aesthetic clinic in Seoul is genuine?
Ask to see the sealed box or vial opened in front of you at a Korea aesthetic clinic in Seoul. Genuine products show the brand, batch number and expiry date, and the treatment record can list them. For lifting devices, the tip or cartridge count can be displayed on screen.
Do hormone medicines change what a Korea skin clinic in Seoul can offer?
Hormone medicines rarely rule out treatment at a Korea skin clinic in Seoul, but they change how some plans are set. Contraceptive pills and hormone therapy can deepen melasma, so pigment lasers are kept gentle. Fertility treatment or a planned pregnancy may lead the doctor to delay injectables. List every hormone product, including patches and coils, so the plan matches your situation.
What should I do if a reaction starts after I fly home?
Contact the treating clinic through the route on your aftercare sheet, and see a local doctor quickly for anything urgent. Sudden pain, pale or mottled skin after filler, vision changes or signs of infection need same-day care. Bring the written plan, product details and receipts so the local doctor knows what was used.