Dermatology clinic prices in Seoul start from ₩49,000 before VAT for a single listed treatment, and almost every menu is built on units rather than flat visit fees. Lasers are usually priced per session or per area, skin boosters per cc or per syringe, toxin per area or per unit, and lifting devices per shot or line. A typical package bundles numbing, the treatment itself and a soothing mask, while follow-up visits may be extra. The table below shows current listed prices from 10 clinics, and 10% VAT is added at payment on top of each figure.
Prices
Med spa care cost in Gangnam
Prices below come from the listed clinics' own price lists, before VAT. 10% VAT is added at payment.
Aqua Peel
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $36₩49,000 + VATCompare clinicsTank IV Drip 1 Session
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $36₩49,000 + VATCompare clinics3-Type 500 IV Drip 1 Session
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $36₩49,000 + VATCompare clinicsLala Peel
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $56₩77,000 + VATCompare clinicsExosome add-on (with laser)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $58₩80,000 + VATCompare clinicsLDM Lifting 12min
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $58₩80,000 + VATCompare clinicsHangover IV Drip 1 Session
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $65₩90,000 + VATCompare clinicsPeel (Black/Yes/Lala/Milk)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $72₩99,000 + VATCompare clinicsPrice factors
What changes the price
- Unit and dose: the number of shots, lines, cc or passes sets most of the quote, so a lower headline figure can simply mean a smaller dose.
- Area covered: full face, lower face, neck or a single zone such as the forehead are priced separately at many clinics.
- Device or product version: a newer device generation, a branded booster or an imported toxin usually costs more than an older or local option.
- Genuine tips and sealed products: ask to see the tip counter or the sealed vial, because a cheaper quote should not mean a reused or diluted product.
- Who performs it: some steps are done by the doctor and some by trained staff, and that split can change the price of the same treatment.
- Follow-up and continuity: a 2018 systematic review by Pereira Gray and colleagues in BMJ Open linked continuity of care with the same doctor to lower mortality in general medicine, so ask whether review visits with your treating doctor are included.
- Combined treatments: same-day bundles of laser, booster and toxin are often priced as a set, so compare the bundle line by line with the single items.
- VAT basis: menus are listed before VAT, and 10% VAT is added at payment, so check which basis a written quote uses.
Compare
How the options compare
| Option | Area covered | Who it suits | What to ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single trial session | One zone or full face, once | First-timers testing how their skin reacts | Is a patch test or review visit included? |
| Course of 3 to 5 sessions | Same area, spaced weeks apart | Pigment, tone or texture goals that need repeats | Can unused sessions be moved to a later trip? |
| Same-day combination | Two or three treatments in one visit | Short trips with clear goals | In what order are they done, and why? |
| Per-cc or per-unit injectables | Measured dose per area | Fine lines, hydration or targeted zones | How many cc or units go into each area? |
| Membership or prepaid credit | Any menu item up to the credit | Repeat visitors to Seoul | What happens to the credit if you do not return? |
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Continuity of care with doctors—a matter of life and death? A systematic review of continuity of care and mortalityBMJ Open · 2018 · doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2017-021161
Systematic review of 22 studies across nine countries; most found that patients who kept seeing the same doctor had lower mortality.
FAQ
Questions about Med spa care in Gangnam
Do Seoul skin clinic prices include tax?
No, most Seoul skin clinic prices are listed before tax, and 10% VAT is added when you pay. A menu figure and the card charge will therefore differ by that amount. When you collect quotes from several clinics, ask each one to state its VAT basis in writing so the numbers line up. Some clinics print both figures on request, which saves surprises at the desk.
Why is the same laser priced so differently across clinics?
Differences usually come from dose, area, device version and who performs the session, not only from the clinic's location. One clinic may quote a full-face pass at a set energy, while another quotes a smaller zone or fewer passes. Ask for passes, area and operator in writing before comparing totals. A quote that names the device, the tip and the energy setting is far easier to compare.
What does the lowest listed price usually cover?
The lowest listed price usually covers one session of a single treatment on a small or standard area. Numbing cream and a soothing mask are often included, but a review visit, extra passes or add-on products are not. Read the line item on the quote and ask what changes the total if your plan grows. Prices on this page follow the same before-VAT basis, so add 10% for the amount you will pay.
How should I compare two written quotes?
Compare written quotes only after matching the unit, the area and the VAT basis on both. Convert each one to the same dose, such as cc per face or shots per side, and list what each package includes. If one clinic cannot say how many units it plans to use, treat that quote as incomplete. Keep the quotes together with dates, since menus can change between seasons.
Can I pay by card at skin clinics in Seoul?
Yes, most skin clinics in Seoul accept international credit and debit cards, and many also take cash. Payment is usually made at the front desk before or right after treatment. Card networks and foreign transaction fees vary, so check with your own bank about charges before the trip. Keep the receipt, which lists the treatment, the area and the VAT line.
Are repeat sessions charged at the same rate?
Repeat sessions are often cheaper per visit when bought as a course, but a single later session is usually charged at the menu rate. Courses for toning or boosters commonly run three to five sessions spaced weeks apart. Ask whether a course can be split across trips and how long it stays valid. Get the course terms in writing before paying for more than one session.
Does seeing the same doctor each visit change the cost?
It can, because some clinics charge more when a named doctor performs every step rather than trained staff. The trade-off is consistency: the same treating doctor sees how your skin responded last time and can adjust the dose. Ask whether follow-up reviews with that doctor are part of the package or billed separately. Continuity also makes it easier to report a reaction after you fly home.