A Hongdae skin clinic can start a biostimulator course with PLLA, CaHA or PDLLA blended with hyaluronic acid, but the full plan often stretches past one stay. A flight home is generally possible the same day, yet bruising and swelling can last one to two weeks, and the collagen response arrives later still. Decide before the first injection where any later session and check-up will happen.
Clinics in Seoul
5 aesthetic clinics in Seoul
| # | Clinic | Devices & products | Area | Languages | Listed price | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RE:BERRY Clinic Gangnam | Ultherapy Prime · Thermage FLX · Rejuran Healer · Laser toning | Gangnam Station | English · 中文 · 日本語 · Español | ₩9,900 | 4.9 (1,155) |
| 2 | Kind Global Clinic | Ultherapy Prime · Thermage FLX · Rejuran Healer · PicoSure | Euljiro-ipgu Station | English · 日本語 · 中文 · Español | ₩89,000 | 4.9 (359) |
| 3 | RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong | Thermage FLX · Rejuran Healer · PicoSure · Juvederm | Myeongdong Station | English · 中文 · 日本語 · Español | ₩9,900 | 4.9 (1,091) |
| 4 | Dear Clinic | Laser toning · Juvederm · Ultherapy Prime · Thermage FLX | Cheongdam-dong | English · Español | ₩30,000 | 4.9 (354) |
| 5 | ENTER Plastic Surgery | Thermage FLX · Rejuran Healer · Pico toning · Juvederm | Gangnam-daero | - | ₩70,000 | - |
11. RE:BERRY Clinic Gangnam
★ 4.91,155 Google reviewsRE:BERRY Clinic Gangnam is a skin and aesthetic clinic a 2-minute walk from Gangnam Station Exit 10, rated 4.9 from 1,155 Google reviews. It focuses on HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox. It consults in English, Chinese, Japanese and Spanish; its listed prices start from ₩9,900 + VAT. Open every day, 10:00–20:00 including holidays, two minutes from Gangnam Station Exit 10.
Gangnam Station skin clinic built around five-language care
- Five-language desk
- Gallery-style interior
- Regenerative skin menu
- Board-certified dermatologists on staff
- Consultations in English, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and Spanish through in-house interpreters.
- Offers 90 days of multilingual messenger follow-up after visitors return home.
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 reviewsKind Global Clinic sits by Euljiro-ipgu Station Exit 6, a skin and aesthetic clinic that holds a 4.9 Google rating across 359 reviews. HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox lead its menu. Consultations are available in English, Japanese, Chinese and Spanish, and listed prices start at ₩89,000 + VAT. Every procedure is performed personally by one of the clinic's co-directors, with no handoff.
Boutique Myeongdong clinic with co-director-led treatment
- Boutique clinic
- One private floor
- Director-performed care
- A free pre-consultation runs on WhatsApp or LINE, where you send photos and receive a treatment plan.
- The clinic is a 5-minute walk from Myeongdong Station Exit 6 on Line 4.
Planning treatment before flying in · Weekend or holiday appointments
- 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 ₩89,000 + VAT
33. RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.91,091 Google reviewsRE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong runs a skin and aesthetic clinic near Myeongdong Station; its Google rating is 4.9 from 1,091 reviews. Its main treatments are HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox. Consultations are available in English, Chinese, Japanese and Spanish; its listed prices start from ₩9,900 + VAT. Lifting choices include Ultherapy Prime, Thermage FLX, Sofwave and Titanium Lifting, all performed by licensed physicians.
Myeongdong flagship for lifting, glass skin and stem cell
- Flagship space
- Open every day
- Six languages
- In-house medical interpreters assist in English, Japanese, Spanish, Thai and both Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
- It welcomes patients every day, 10:30 to 20:00 on weekdays and 10:30 to 19:00 on weekends.
Sunday appointments · Treatments between Myeongdong shopping
- Location
- Myeongdong Station (Line 4) / Euljiro-ipgu Station (Line 2)
- Languages
- English · 中文 · 日本語 · Español
- Listed price
- From ₩9,900 + VAT
44. Dear Clinic
★ 4.9354 Google reviewsDear Clinic is a skin and aesthetic clinic in Cheongdam-dong, rated 4.9 from 354 Google reviews. It focuses on HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox. It consults in English and Spanish; listed prices start at ₩30,000 + VAT. Open every day of the year, with English consultation and WhatsApp booking before you fly.
Scan-first Cheongdam lifting clinic, open every day
- Lifting-focused
- 3D scan first
- Warm-luxury interior
- An EVE Muse 3D skin scan is taken and read before any treatment is recommended.
- Filler menu extends beyond the face to earlobe, shoulder line and hip dip areas.
Short trips needing weekend slots · Filler beyond lips and chin
- Location
- Cheongdam-dong
- Languages
- English · Español
- Listed price
- From ₩30,000 + VAT
55. ENTER Plastic Surgery
ENTER Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery clinic in Gangnam-daero. Thread lifts, plastic surgery and facelift surgery lead its menu. Its listed prices start from ₩70,000 + VAT. On-site hyperbaric oxygen, LED and IV drip care are available during recovery visits.
Gangnam skin and lifting clinic with a facelift surgeon
- Skin plus surgery
- English & Japanese staff
- Station-front
- Board-certified plastic surgeons on staff
- English- and Japanese-speaking staff, with WhatsApp booking before you travel.
- One minute from Nonhyeon Station Exit 4 on the Sinbundang Line, on Gangnam-daero.
Eyelid or facelift planning trips · Japanese-speaking visitors
- Location
- Gangnam-daero
- Listed price
- From ₩70,000 + 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)
Range across 2 listed clinics · approx. $7₩9,900 + VATCompare clinicsMasseter (Jaw) Botox 50U (Domestic)
Range across 2 listed clinics · approx. $14–$21₩19,000–₩29,000 + VATCompare clinicsSkin Botox 1cc (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 Botox 1 Area (Nabota)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $28₩39,000 + VATCompare clinicsWrinkle Botox 1 Area (Domestic Premium, 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 clinicsSkin Botox 1 Area (Domestic)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $43₩59,000 + VATCompare clinicsGuide
Why one stay near Hongik University seldom finishes the plan
Biostimulators are injectables meant to prompt the skin to lay down its own collagen rather than simply fill a hollow. That response takes weeks, and many treatment plans are built as a series rather than a single appointment. A visitor who flies in for four or five days can usually fit only the first step.
The practical question is therefore not whether the first session goes well, but who will judge the result and give the next dose. Ask the clinic how many sessions its plan assumes, at what interval, and what it suggests if you cannot come back to Seoul.
Guide
Four agents a 2024 systematic review compared
Fisher, Borab, Weir and Rohrich searched PubMed in September 2023 for a systematic review in the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. From 464 records, 45 articles met their criteria, covering platelet-rich plasma, platelet-rich fibrin, poly-L-lactic acid and calcium hydroxylapatite. They concluded that these agents can serve as an alternative or an adjunct to other non-surgical options, while noting that quantifiable data on their effect remain limited.
The PDLLA and hyaluronic acid blend sold as Juvelook by VAIM Global was not one of the four, but menus around Hongdae often list it beside them.
| Agent | What it is | How it reaches the skin | Point to raise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) | Your own blood, centrifuged to concentrate platelets | Drawn and prepared at the same visit, then injected | Evidence for facial use is still limited |
| Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) | A related own-blood preparation rich in fibrin | Prepared from a fresh blood draw | Ask how the clinic prepares it |
| Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) | Sculptra by Galderma, a synthetic collagen booster | Mixed with liquid before injection | Change builds slowly over the course |
| Calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) | Radiesse by Merz, a collagen booster filler | Injected as a ready-made gel | Gives some support straight away |
Guide
Who answers for a lump that appears after you fly
Nodules, lasting swelling or uneven texture can show up weeks after a biostimulator, often when the patient is already home. A 2026 commentary by Slovacek and Mailey in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open takes up exactly this gap, asking who owns the complications of cosmetic medical tourism and calling for clearer accountability.
For a visitor, that question should be settled before the needle goes in. Ask whether the clinic reviews photos sent from abroad, what it advises if a nodule forms, and whether the treating doctor will share notes with a doctor in your own country.
Guide
The record that lets someone else continue the course
A doctor at home cannot safely add to a course without knowing what is already under the skin. Collect the details below on your last day in Hongdae, ideally on one page in English.
- Product brand and maker, with a photo of the box and lot number
- Amount used per area and the injection layer
- Mixing volume for PLLA, if it was used
- Date of the session and the interval the plan suggests
- Aftercare given, such as massage or avoiding saunas
- Any reaction noted on the day
Evidence
Research behind this page
- The emerging role of biostimulators as an adjunct in facial rejuvenation: A systematic reviewJournal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery · 2024 · doi:10.1016/j.bjps.2024.02.069
A systematic review of 45 articles on PRP, PRF, PLLA and CaHA concluded that biostimulators may act as an alternative or adjunct in non-surgical facial rejuvenation, but quantifiable data remain limited and more controlled studies are needed.
- Who Owns the Complications? A Call for Accountability in Cosmetic Medical TourismPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open · 2026 · doi:10.1097/gox.0000000000007420
A commentary that asks who is responsible for complications of cosmetic medical tourism and calls for clearer accountability.
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), RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong (Myeongdong Station), Dear Clinic (Cheongdam-dong) and ENTER Plastic Surgery (Gangnam-daero). Each lists Aesthetic clinics on its own menu; message the clinic directly to confirm the doctor, product and current price.
Can I start a biostimulator in Hongdae and continue it at home?
Yes, as long as the doctor at home knows exactly what was injected. Bring the product brand, maker, lot number, amount per area and the injection layer, plus the date of the session. Without those details a second doctor may choose a different product or dose, which makes the course harder to judge. Some doctors at home will also want to see the skin before adding anything, so leave time for that appointment.
Is PRP on a skin clinic hongdae menu the same kind of product as PLLA?
No; PRP is made from your own blood, while PLLA is a synthetic product. For PRP the clinic draws a small amount of blood and spins it in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets, then injects the result. PLLA, sold as Sculptra by Galderma, is mixed with liquid and prompts collagen over time. The 2024 review by Fisher and colleagues grouped both as biostimulators but found quantified evidence limited.
Which suits a single short visit, CaHA or PLLA?
CaHA tends to suit a single visit more easily, because it gives some support straight away. Radiesse by Merz is injected as a ready-made gel, while PLLA builds its change slowly and is often planned across sessions. Neither is right for everyone, and the choice also depends on the area and the depth the doctor plans. Ask which one the plan assumes and why, before the first injection is booked.
Can I fly home the day after a biostimulator session?
A flight home is generally possible the same day or the next. Bruising and swelling can last one to two weeks, so photos or events soon after the trip may need more room. Avoid saunas, heavy exercise and pressing on the area for as long as the clinic advises. If your plan asks for home massage, as some PLLA protocols do, have it shown to you before you leave.
Who should hold off on a biostimulator during a trip?
Anyone who is pregnant, has an active infection or inflammation on the area, or has had nodules after earlier injections should wait or discuss it carefully first. People who want an instant change may also be better served by another option, since collagen builds over weeks. A careful consultation should say plainly when not to treat. Results vary from person to person, so keep expectations modest.
Will the clinic in Hongdae help if a nodule forms months later?
That depends on the clinic, so ask before treatment rather than after. Some clinics review photos sent by message and advise on next steps, while others refer you to a local doctor. The 2026 commentary by Slovacek and Mailey argues for clearer accountability for exactly these late problems. Get the answer, and a named contact route, in writing on your last day.