At an aesthetic clinic in Korea, most first-timers begin with one low-commitment option: botulinum toxin for expression lines, a hyaluronic acid skin booster for dull or dehydrated skin, or a single energy-device session for texture or early laxity. Toxin takes about ten minutes of injecting with little or no numbing; boosters and devices usually follow 20 to 40 minutes of numbing cream. Redness or small bumps tend to fade within hours to a few days, so flying the next day is common. Toxin shows in three to five days, while boosters build over weeks. Clinics price by units, cc or shots, and the clinic list and price table on this page let you compare.
Clinics in Seoul
10 aesthetic clinics in Seoul
The 10 Seoul clinics this page compares for Aesthetic clinics are RE:BERRY Clinic Gangnam, Kind Global Clinic, Dear Clinic, Springday Clinic Sinchon, Summit Clinic, Pixelab Beauty Clinic, Cellon Dermatology Clinic (Cheongdam), Cellis LAB CLINIC, ENTER Plastic Surgery and Rewind Plastic Surgery. Listed Aesthetic clinics prices at these clinics start from ₩9,900 before VAT.
11. 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
At RE:BERRY Clinic Gangnam near Gangnam Station, Aesthetic clinics sits with HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox among the treatments it focuses on. 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
22. Kind Global Clinic
★ 4.9359 Google reviewsSkin and aesthetic clinic near Euljiro-ipgu Station offering Aesthetic clinics and HIFU lifting
Kind Global Clinic, a skin and aesthetic clinic near Euljiro-ipgu Station, lists Aesthetic clinics among its main treatments; HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox are also on its menu.
- 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
33. 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
44. Springday Clinic Sinchon
★ 5.048 Google reviewsUnhurried, physician-led skin care in Sinchon
- Physician-led care
- Transparent approach
- Calm two-floor clinic
Springday Clinic Sinchon is a skin and aesthetic clinic in Sinchon-ro. Aesthetic clinics is one of its main treatments, alongside RF lifting, skin boosters and laser toning. A two-floor clinic on the 7th and 9th floors of Elite Building.
- Every visit follows an ask, listen, understand, then treat consultation process.
- The clinic openly shares the names and backgrounds of all physicians working there.
- Care is built on three principles: honest consultation, genuine products and proper dosage.
- First-timers wanting unhurried consultations
- Visitors staying near Sinchon or Hongdae
- Location
- Sinchon-ro
- Listed price
- From ₩33,000 + VAT
55. Summit Clinic
★ 5.0157 Google reviewsSeoul skin and aesthetic clinic listing Aesthetic clinics and RF lifting
At Summit Clinic in Seoul, Aesthetic clinics sits with RF lifting, skin boosters and laser toning among the treatments it focuses on.
- Aesthetic clinics
- RF lifting
- Skin boosters
- People looking at non-surgical lifting
- Hydration and skin-quality boosters
- Location
- Seoul
66. 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
77. 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
88. Cellis LAB CLINIC
Stem cell-based regenerative anti-aging clinic in Seocho
Occupies a whole building from B1 to 7F, with a lobby, a consultation-only stem cell floor, a 7F VIP recovery floor and hotel suite-style recovery rooms.
- Location
- Seoul
99. 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
1010. 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
Prices
Aesthetic clinics cost in Seoul
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. $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 clinicsWrinkle botulinum toxin (per area)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $36₩50,000 + VATCompare clinicsIs it for you?
Who Aesthetic clinics in Seoul suits, and who should wait
A starter treatment suits adults with one clear concern, healthy skin on the area and a few spare days in the schedule. It is a way to learn how your skin reacts, how a Korean clinic runs a visit and what a written plan looks like, before committing to larger or repeated sessions on a later trip.
It is less suitable for anyone hoping to change several things at once or to correct deep folds, heavy sagging or loose neck skin, which usually need a stronger plan or surgery. A starter session also cannot reverse sun damage built up over years; it gives a measured first step and a clear baseline for the next decision.
Usually a good fit
- One main concern you can describe clearly
- Healthy, unbroken skin on the area
- At least one free day before flying
- Willing to repeat or adjust on a later trip
May be better to wait
- Pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive
- Active acne, cold sores or infection there
- Permanent implants or unknown filler in the zone
- Deep sagging that needs surgery or stronger lifting
How it works
How a Aesthetic clinics session runs
The three starter options work in different ways. Botulinum toxin relaxes the small muscles that fold the skin into frown lines, forehead lines and crow's feet, and is dosed in units per area. Skin boosters place small amounts of hyaluronic acid, sometimes with glycerol, into the dermis through many tiny injections to hold water and improve firmness; Belotero Revive by Merz Aesthetics is one such crosslinked product, counted in cc or syringes. Energy devices heat or focus energy in the skin, using focused ultrasound, radiofrequency or laser depending on the machine, and are counted in shots or lines.
Research gives each option a measured profile. A 2025 meta-analysis in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery by Zhang and colleagues pooled 20 randomized trials with 7,275 treated patients and found that toxin for facial lines had a low rate of side effects, although still higher than placebo. For boosters, Kleine-Börger and colleagues reported in Skin Research and Technology in 2022 that HA and glycerol microinjections into the lower cheeks improved skin firmness after one session and after three.
Combining is a second-trip question for most people. In a 2025 Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology study by Oku and Oku, 18 Asian adults received an intradermal hyaluronic acid filler and, one month later, an energy-based device matched to their main concern; all 18 were rated improved, with only minor, passing reactions.
Consultation
The doctor examines the area, hears your concern and writes the product or device, the amount and the zone. Expect 10 to 20 minutes, plus a health form and photos.
Cleansing and numbing
Makeup is removed. For boosters and most devices, numbing cream sits for 20 to 40 minutes; toxin often needs only ice or nothing at all.
Treatment
Toxin injections take about ten minutes. A booster session takes 15 to 30 minutes of small injections, and a device session runs 20 to 60 minutes depending on the area.
Soothing and handover
A cool mask or ice calms the skin for about ten minutes. You receive written aftercare and a way to contact the clinic before leaving.
Aesthetic clinics compared with other options
| Point | Botulinum toxin | HA skin booster | Energy device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on | Muscles behind expression lines | Hydration and firmness of the dermis | Texture, tone or early laxity |
| Sensation | Quick pinches | Many small pricks after numbing | Heat or snapping, depending on the device |
| Visible marks | Small bumps for under an hour | Small bumps for one to three days | Redness for hours to a day |
| When change shows | Three to five days | Gradually over weeks | Weeks to a few months |
| Counted in | Units per area | cc or syringes | Shots or lines |
At a glance
Aesthetic clinics facts
| Starter options | Botulinum toxin, HA skin booster, one energy-device session |
|---|---|
| Toxin brands seen | Botox, Xeomin, Nabota and several Korean brands |
| Booster example | Belotero Revive by Merz Aesthetics, crosslinked HA with glycerol |
| Dose units | Units for toxin, cc for boosters, shots or lines for devices |
| Numbing | Cream for 20 to 40 minutes for boosters and devices |
| Treatment time | About 10 to 60 minutes, plus consultation |
| Typical downtime | Hours to about three days of redness or bumps |
| How long toxin lasts | Usually three to four months |
| Earliest flight home | Usually the next day |
Recovery
What the days after look like
Redness, pinpoint marks or small bumps along the injection lines. Skip makeup for a few hours, avoid pressing or massaging the area, and keep the day gentle.
Booster bumps flatten and any bruise starts to fade. Saunas, hard exercise and alcohol should wait for the first day or two.
Toxin begins to soften lines from about day three and settles by two weeks. Skin treated with a booster or device feels smoother as swelling clears.
Booster and device effects keep building. This is the point to judge the result and decide whether a second session makes sense.
Safety
Aesthetic clinics risks and limits
- Redness, swelling and pinpoint bruising at injection sites are common and short-lived.
- Small bumps after boosters usually flatten within a few days.
- Toxin can cause headache or, rarely, a heavy brow or drooping lid for some weeks.
- Burns, blisters or pigment changes are rare after energy devices.
- Blocked blood flow after filler-type products is rare but urgent.
- A starter session gives a modest, temporary change that varies between people.
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Meta-Analysis of Adverse Reactions of Botulinum Toxin A in Facial Rejuvenation TreatmentAesthetic Plastic Surgery · 2025 · Zhang W, Wen Y, Zhong Y, Chen Q · doi:10.1007/s00266-024-04539-4
Pooling 20 placebo-controlled trials, the authors found a low rate of side effects with toxin for crow's feet, frown and forehead lines, though higher than placebo.
- The Efficacy and Safety of Combining Cross‐Linked Hyaluronic Acid Filler VYC ‐ 12L and Energy‐Based Devices for Facial Skin Quality Improvement in AsiansJournal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2025 · Oku M, Oku K · doi:10.1111/jocd.70485
In 18 Asian adults, intradermal HA filler followed a month later by a concern-matched energy device improved skin quality, with only minor transient reactions.
- Microinjections with hyaluronic acid in combination with glycerol: How do they influence biophysical viscoelastic skin properties?Skin Research and Technology · 2022 · Kleine-Börger L, Hofmann M, Kerscher M · doi:10.1111/srt.13167
HA and glycerol microinjections into the lower cheeks improved measured skin firmness after one and after three sessions, with added gains in the repeat group.
FAQ
Questions about aesthetic clinics in Seoul
Which clinics offer Aesthetic clinics in Seoul?
Clinics offering Aesthetic clinics in Seoul include RE:BERRY Clinic Gangnam (Gangnam Station), Kind Global Clinic (Euljiro-ipgu Station), Dear Clinic (Cheongdam-dong), Springday Clinic Sinchon (Sinchon-ro) and Summit Clinic (Seoul). Each lists Aesthetic clinics on its own menu; message the clinic directly to confirm the doctor, product and current price.
Which treatment is easiest for a first visit to a korea skin clinic?
Botulinum toxin for frown or forehead lines is often the simplest first step because it is quick and leaves few marks. Injecting takes about ten minutes, numbing is rarely needed, and small bumps settle within an hour. Results begin in three to five days and wear off over three to four months, so a cautious first dose is easy to adjust next time.
Do skin boosters hurt?
Skin boosters sting briefly, but numbing cream makes most sessions comfortable. The cream sits for 20 to 40 minutes, then the doctor places many tiny injections across the area. People usually describe a series of small pricks with some pressure. Tell the staff early if the sensation becomes too strong, as they can pause or add cooling. The stinging stops soon after the last injection.
Can I fly home the day after a starter treatment?
Flying the next day is usually fine after toxin, a skin booster or a light device session. Swelling and small bumps rarely stop air travel, though a long flight can make puffiness last a little longer. Drink water, skip alcohol on board and avoid pressing the face against a pillow. Leaving one free day before departure gives time for a quick check.
How soon will I see results?
Toxin starts to soften lines in about three to five days and settles by two weeks. Skin boosters build gradually, and in the Kleine-Börger study firmness was measured over follow-up visits spanning months. Device results also appear over weeks as the skin responds. Judging the outcome at about two weeks for toxin and one to three months for the others is more reliable.
Should I combine two treatments on my first visit?
Keeping the first visit to one treatment makes it easier to see how your skin reacts. When two are done together, it is hard to tell which caused swelling or a result you dislike. In the Oku study, filler and a device were spaced one month apart. If time is short, ask the doctor whether a pairing is sensible for your skin.
How do I know the product at a korea aesthetic clinic is genuine?
Ask to see the sealed box or vial before treatment begins. Genuine products show a brand name, lot number and expiry date, and the doctor should open them in front of you. For energy devices, ask for the device name and whether the tip is new. Writing these details on the treatment plan gives you a record to show a doctor at home.
Is VAT included in the quoted price?
Prices on Korean clinic menus are usually shown before VAT, and 10% VAT is added at payment. The price table on this page follows the same rule. When comparing quotes, check that the unit, the area and the product brand match, and ask whether numbing, a soothing mask or a follow-up check is included, since packages differ in what they bundle.
Who should not have a starter treatment?
People who are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive should wait. The same applies to anyone with active acne, cold sores or infection on the area, a recent sunburn, or a bleeding disorder. Some nerve and muscle conditions rule out toxin. Tell the doctor about blood thinners, supplements and previous fillers so the plan can be changed or postponed. A short delay costs little on a first trip.
Do I need to stop any medicines before treatment?
Do not stop a prescribed medicine without asking the doctor who prescribed it. Some supplements, such as fish oil, vitamin E and ginkgo, can raise the chance of bruising, and clinics often suggest pausing them for several days if that is safe for you. Bring a full list of medicines and supplements so the treating doctor can judge the timing.