An aesthetic clinic in Seoul treats the face as a set of zones and matches each one to a different tool: hyaluronic acid filler for hollows under the eyes, heavily diluted toxin placed in the skin for fine lines and shine, and focused ultrasound for early laxity along the cheeks and jaw. Injection appointments are short once numbing cream has worked, while an ultrasound session usually takes 30 to 60 minutes. Flying home is generally possible the same day, though under-eye filler can leave bruising or swelling for one to two weeks. Clinics price toxin per unit or area, filler per cc and ultrasound per line or shot. This page lists 10 clinics and compares their current prices.
Clinics in Korea
10 aesthetic clinics in Korea
Short answer: for Aesthetic clinics in Korea, the 10 clinics compared on this page are Springday Clinic Sinchon, RE:BERRY Clinic Gangnam, Barog Clinic Seomyeon Station Branch, Dear Clinic, Kind Global Clinic, Summit Clinic, 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. 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
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
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
33. Barog Clinic Seomyeon Station Branch
★ 5.093 Google reviewsSeomyeon filler and lifting clinic with open-vial transparency
- Filler-focused
- Transparent pricing
- Welcoming 2F lounge
Barog Clinic Seomyeon Station Branch is a skin and aesthetic clinic near Seomyeon Station. Aesthetic clinics is one of its main treatments, alongside HIFU lifting, Botox and fillers. 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
44. Dear Clinic
★ 4.9354 Google reviewsScan-first Cheongdam lifting clinic, open every day
- Lifting-focused
- 3D scan first
- Warm-luxury interior
At Dear Clinic in Cheongdam-dong, Aesthetic clinics sits with HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox among the treatments it focuses on. 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
55. 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
66. Summit Clinic
★ 5.0157 Google reviewsKorea skin and aesthetic clinic listing Aesthetic clinics and RF lifting
At Summit Clinic in Korea, Aesthetic clinics sits with RF lifting, skin boosters and laser toning among the treatments it focuses on.
- Location
- Korea
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
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $7–$73From ₩10,000–₩100,000 + 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 clinicsIs it for you?
Who Aesthetic clinics in Korea suits, and who should wait
Zone-based planning suits adults with two or three specific concerns, such as tired-looking hollows below the eyes, crepey texture across the cheeks, or a jawline that has started to soften. Each zone gets the tool that fits its anatomy, so the plan stays small and recovery stays predictable on a short trip.
It fits less well when the main issue is heavy, loose skin or large fat pads under the eyes, which often call for eyelid or lifting surgery instead. Filler, micro toxin and ultrasound refine and support tissue; they do not remove excess skin or stop aging. A seoul aesthetic clinic that works this way will usually explain the skipped zones as clearly as the treated ones.
Usually a good fit
- Mild hollows from tear trough to cheek
- Fine lines and enlarged pores across the cheeks
- Early softening along the jaw and lower face
- A trip with a few free days
May be better to wait
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Active infection, acne flare or rash on the zone
- Implants, permanent fillers or threads in the zone
- Bulging under-eye fat or heavy skin needing surgery
How it works
How a Aesthetic clinics session runs
The under-eye zone has thin skin over a complex bony rim, so it is treated with small amounts of soft hyaluronic acid gel placed deep along the tear trough. A 2022 review by Siperstein in Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum, based on more than 800 patients treated over eight years, describes bruising, prolonged swelling, small bumps and a bluish tint as common in this area, and notes that most of these problems can be managed without dissolving all of the filler.
Across the cheeks and forehead, many clinics use micro toxin, sometimes called mesobotox: toxin diluted far more than usual and placed as tiny blebs in the skin. In a 2024 randomized trial by Salem and colleagues in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 30 women received the same toxin dose in 5, 7 or 10 ml of saline; the least diluted mix produced the highest improvement scores at one and six months.
For the jaw and lower face, focused ultrasound (HIFU) such as Ultherapy places heat points at 1.5, 3.0 and 4.5 millimeters, the deepest reaching the SMAS. A 2014 review by Minkis and Alam in Dermatologic Clinics explains how this creates small zones of heated tissue below an intact surface, leading to gradual tightening. The dose is counted in lines, so the plan should state lines per area. A korea aesthetic clinic in Seoul should show depth and line count on the plan.
Zone assessment
Each zone is examined in good light and marked, with a note on which tool suits it and which zones to skip on this visit.
Numbing
Numbing cream goes on the planned zones and is left until the skin feels dull. Many filler products also contain lidocaine.
Treatment by zone
Ultrasound usually comes first on clean skin, then micro toxin across the cheeks, then filler under the eyes, so swelling from one step does not hide the next.
Soothing and check
Cool packs calm the skin, symmetry under the eyes is checked, and written aftercare is handed over.
Aesthetic clinics compared with other options
| Facial zone | Usual tool | How it works | Sensation | Typical downtime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under the eyes | Hyaluronic acid filler | Soft gel restores lost volume at the rim | Pressure and brief stinging | Bruising or swelling up to one to two weeks |
| Cheeks and forehead skin | Micro toxin (mesobotox) | Diluted toxin relaxes fine fibers in the skin | Many quick pinpricks | Small bumps fade within hours |
| Jaw and lower face | Focused ultrasound | Heat points at set depths trigger tightening | Deep, warm, prickly pulses | Mild swelling or flushing, usually brief |
At a glance
Aesthetic clinics facts
| Tools by zone | Hyaluronic acid filler, micro toxin, focused ultrasound (HIFU) |
|---|---|
| Ultrasound device and maker | Ultherapy or Ultherapy Prime, Merz Aesthetics |
| Ultrasound depths | 1.5, 3.0 and 4.5 mm; 4.5 mm reaches the SMAS |
| Dose units | Toxin in units, filler in cc, ultrasound in lines or shots |
| Numbing | Topical cream before injections and ultrasound |
| Session length | Ultrasound 30 to 60 minutes; injections shorter |
| Toxin onset and duration | Starts within several days, lasts about three to four months |
| Downtime | Bruising or swelling after under-eye filler can last one to two weeks |
| Earliest flight home | Generally the same day |
Recovery
What the days after look like
Pinpoint redness and small bumps from micro toxin, mild swelling under the eyes and jaw. Avoid rubbing treated zones.
Under-eye swelling often peaks, especially in the morning, and any bruise becomes visible. A slightly raised pillow and cool compresses help.
Micro toxin begins to smooth fine lines and reduce shine. Under-eye swelling and bruising fade; a lump or bluish tint that persists is worth reporting to the treating doctor.
Ultrasound tightening develops gradually, while the toxin effect peaks and then tapers after about three to four months.
Safety
Aesthetic clinics risks and limits
- Bruising, swelling and tenderness at injection sites, mostly under the eyes.
- Small bumps, uneven contour or a bluish tint after under-eye filler, usually manageable.
- Temporary weakness of nearby muscles or an uneven smile if micro toxin spreads.
- Redness, swelling or tingling after focused ultrasound.
- Rare but serious filler complications such as blocked blood vessels, needing same-day care.
- None of these tools removes heavy loose skin; results vary from person to person and fade over time.
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Infraorbital Hyaluronic Acid Filler: Common Aesthetic Side Effects With Treatment and Prevention OptionsAesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum · 2022 · Siperstein R · doi:10.1093/asjof/ojac001
Review drawn from more than 800 under-eye filler patients over eight years, describing how to prevent and manage bruising, swelling, bumps and bluish discoloration, mostly without fully dissolving the filler.
- Different Dilutions of Mesobotox in Facial Rejuvenation: Which is Better?Aesthetic Plastic Surgery · 2024 · Salem S, Seoudy W, Abd El-Rahman N, Afify A · doi:10.1007/s00266-024-04029-7
Randomized trial in 30 women comparing intradermal toxin diluted in 5, 7 or 10 ml of saline, in which the least diluted group showed the highest aesthetic improvement scores at one and six months.
- Ultrasound Skin TighteningDermatologic Clinics · 2014 · Minkis K, Alam M · doi:10.1016/j.det.2013.09.001
Review of how microfocused ultrasound creates heated zones at set depths beneath an intact skin surface to tighten facial tissue, along with its indications and side effects.
FAQ
Questions about aesthetic clinics in Korea
Which clinics offer Aesthetic clinics in Korea?
Clinics offering Aesthetic clinics in Korea include Springday Clinic Sinchon (Sinchon-ro), RE:BERRY Clinic Gangnam (Gangnam Station), Barog Clinic Seomyeon Station Branch (Seomyeon Station), Dear Clinic (Cheongdam-dong) and Kind Global Clinic (Euljiro-ipgu Station). Each lists Aesthetic clinics on its own menu; message the clinic directly to confirm the doctor, product and current price.
Which facial zones does an aesthetic clinic in Seoul usually treat in one visit?
Most plans cover two or three zones, typically the under-eye area, the skin of the cheeks and forehead, and the jaw or lower face. Each zone gets its own tool, so filler, micro toxin and focused ultrasound can share one appointment. The doctor may postpone a zone if swelling from another would make it hard to judge, and a smaller plan is easier to fit into a short stay.
Why is under-eye filler more prone to side effects than other areas?
The skin under the eyes is thin and sits over a complex bony rim, so small changes in placement show easily. A 2022 review by Siperstein in Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum lists bruising, prolonged swelling, small bumps and a bluish tint as common there. Careful selection, small volumes and deep placement reduce these problems, and morning puffiness is worth mentioning beforehand.
Does a bluish tint under the eyes mean the filler must be dissolved?
Not usually, since the Siperstein review found that a bluish look is often caused by swelling around the filler rather than gel sitting too close to the surface. Most under-eye side effects in that review were managed without dissolving all of the product, using time, gentle pressure or a small dose of hyaluronidase on one spot. Asking how a tint would be handled after returning home is sensible planning.
What is micro toxin, and how is it different from regular toxin?
Micro toxin is botulinum toxin diluted much more than usual and injected as many tiny blebs into the skin instead of the muscle. The aim is finer texture, smaller-looking pores and less shine while expression stays natural. Regular toxin targets the muscles behind frown or forehead lines, so a clear plan should state the dilution, total units and zones covered.
Does the dilution of micro toxin change the result?
It can, and a 2024 randomized trial by Salem and colleagues in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery found the least diluted mix scored highest. The study gave 30 women the same dose in 5, 7 or 10 ml of saline and measured improvement at one and six months. More dilution spread the dose thinner, and scores fell with it. Asking how the clinic mixes the product helps when comparing plans that quote the same unit count.
How does focused ultrasound tighten the jawline without breaking the skin?
Focused ultrasound concentrates energy into small heated points at set depths below the surface while leaving the top layer intact. A 2014 review by Minkis and Alam in Dermatologic Clinics describes how this heat leads tissue to contract and remodel over the following months. Devices such as Ultherapy use 1.5, 3.0 and 4.5 mm depths, the deepest reaching the SMAS. Tightening builds gradually, so the first weeks show only part of the change.
What do seoul aesthetic clinic reviews leave out when choosing by zone?
Star ratings rarely say which zone was treated, which product was used or how many units or lines went in. A strong rating for jaw lifting says little about under-eye filler at the same clinic. The plan itself is more informative: tool, dose, depth and zone for each step. Results vary from person to person. One person's experience is a weak guide to another's.
Is a korean skin clinic in Seoul able to give the plan in writing?
Yes, a written plan is a reasonable request, and many clinics provide one with the quote. It should list each zone, the tool, the product or device name, the dose in units, cc or lines, and the price before VAT, with 10% VAT added at payment. A seoul skin clinic can add the date and brand for each item, which helps a doctor at home with a later repeat.
Who should avoid zone-based injections and ultrasound for now?
People who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or who have an infection, acne flare or rash on the planned zone, should wait. Implants, permanent fillers or threads in the area call for caution, as do bleeding disorders and blood thinners, which raise bruising. Heavy under-eye fat or loose skin usually responds better to surgery, and full medical history helps the doctor decide which zones are safe now.