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Cosmetic & Dermatology Procedure Prices
Real price ranges for the plastic surgery and dermatology procedures foreign patients ask for most — plus what foreigner-focused clinics quote.
Gangnam
The Apgujeong-Rodeo and Sinsa-dong strip is dense enough with clinics to be nicknamed the "Beauty Belt." But government data shows foreign patients actually visit dermatology far more than plastic surgery (62.9% vs. 11.2% of all foreign patients in 2025) — a lot of what tourists get done here is skin treatments, not surgery.
- •Around 400 of Seoul's plastic-surgery clinics — roughly 75% of the city's total and about 40% of the national total — are concentrated in Gangnam-gu (as of 2020).
- •About 37% of foreign medical tourists visiting Seoul reportedly choose Gangnam specifically, though the exact source year for this figure isn't confirmed.
- •Gangnam-gu's own "Gangnam Medical Tour Center" runs 42 professional coordinators across 8 languages, handling hospital matching, accommodation, interpretation, airport pickup, and tax-refund guidance — with a reported 91% patient satisfaction rate.
- •Hospitals certified under Korea's official foreign-patient program (KAHF) are required to keep a dedicated foreign-patient coordinator on site at all times — Apgujeong's JK Plastic Surgery Center was the first hospital ever to receive this certification (permit No. 0001).
- •If you just want walk-in skin treatments rather than surgery, Myeongdong is a real alternative — it has plenty of foreigner-facing dermatology clinics with fixed-price menus, though it's built around casual walk-ins rather than Gangnam's surgical/package-focused model.
Double Eyelid Surgery
Korea's most common cosmetic procedure for foreign patients, done as a quick non-incision (suture) method or a longer-lasting incision method.
Non-incision (suture) method typically ₩300,000–₩1,000,000; incision method ₩700,000–₩1,500,000.
Premium Gangnam foreigner packages (often including the incision method, interpreter, and aftercare) are quoted higher by international medical-tourism sites — cross-check before booking.
Rhinoplasty
Reshaping the bridge and tip of the nose, usually with a silicone or cartilage implant — one of the two procedures foreign plastic-surgery patients ask for most.
Basic bridge-and-tip work with a standard implant runs ₩1,400,000–₩4,500,000; upgrading to Gore-Tex/Silitex material adds roughly ₩300,000–₩800,000.
International medical-tourism sites quote foreigner-package rhinoplasty (often bundling more complex techniques) noticeably higher — treat as a rough guide, not a quote.
Botox
A quick injectable that's the single most common reason foreign patients visit Korean dermatology clinics — priced per treatment area.
Averages ₩95,836 across all areas; forehead runs around ₩31,512 on average, jaw/masseter slimming around ₩47,947.
Clinics marketing directly to foreign patients often list ₩112,000–₩420,000 per area — cross-check the specific clinic's own price list before booking.
Dermal Filler
Hyaluronic-acid injections used to add volume or smooth lines — priced per syringe (1cc), with a large gap between domestic and imported brands.
Domestic-brand filler runs ₩70,000–₩300,000 per 1cc; imported filler averages ₩323,231 (₩242,000–₩418,000) per 1cc, based on a national 13-clinic survey.
Clinics marketing to foreign patients often quote ₩280,000–₩840,000 per syringe — again, confirm directly with the clinic rather than relying on a broker site's figure.
Laser Toning
A low-downtime laser treatment for brightening and evening skin tone — usually done as a course of several sessions rather than once.
Averages ₩50,320 per single session; a 10-session package averages around ₩374,000.
Ulthera (HIFU Lifting)
A non-surgical, high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) treatment for skin lifting and tightening — price varies a lot by how many shots/how much area is treated.
Platform average ₩257,882 — but treat this as directional only: other sources quote full-face 300-shot treatments at ₩800,000–₩1,500,000+, so always confirm exactly how many shots/what area a quoted price covers.
Pigment Laser / Pico Toning
Laser treatment for melasma, age spots and overall skin tone using pico or Q-switched devices — melasma care and simple spot removal are treated very differently, so confirm the diagnosis and device/mode before booking.
A single basic toning session and a 'triple' pico session bundling multiple passes are priced very differently — confirm exactly which device, mode, and number of passes a quoted price covers. Based on official English-menu prices observed at several Seoul clinics in September 2026.
Government-Certified Clinics
These clinics are currently listed on Korea's official certification portal for institutions serving foreign patients (KAHF). This certification evaluates a clinic's foreign-patient service systems (interpretation, dispute prevention) and patient-safety systems — it is not a rating of treatment outcomes and does not replace reading real reviews yourself. "Known for" details below (where shown) come from each clinic's own website, not the government portal.
JK Plastic Surgery
Gangnam-gu835 Nonhyeon-ro, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Known for: Breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, anti-aging (per the clinic's own listing — not verified by the government portal itself).
KAHF-certified 4 consecutive cycles (2017, 2019, 2021, 2023), current validity through Dec 2027 — the only plastic surgery clinic with this many consecutive certifications, per Ministry of Health and Welfare notices and news coverage.
DM Dermatology
Gangnam-gu158 Apgujeong-ro, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (4F, Jinwoo Bldg.)
Known for: General dermatology with English/Japanese/Chinese-language consultation available, per the clinic's own site.
Currently listed as KAHF-certified on the official Medical Korea portal (medicalkorea.or.kr). The exact year(s) the certification was awarded weren't published anywhere independently verifiable — only current active status is confirmed.
Jiwoo Clinic
Gangnam-gu107 Teheran-ro, Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (14F, Medit Tower)
Known for: Pigmentation and laser treatments, acne scars, Rejuran, Thermage, and Ulthera-type lifting, per the clinic's own site (not the official certification portal).
Currently listed as KAHF-certified on the official Medical Korea portal; the clinic's own site claims a "4-year" certification term but the exact award year wasn't independently confirmed.
Pixelab Plastic Surgery
Seocho-gu (near Gangnam Station)42 Seocho-daero 73-gil, Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul (Gangnam Station Riga Square)
Known for: Skin lifting (Ulthera, Titanium, Opus) and Botox/filler — leans toward non-surgical aesthetic dermatology despite the "plastic surgery" name, per the clinic's own site.
Currently listed as KAHF-certified on the official Medical Korea portal; exact award year not independently confirmed.
AB Plastic Surgery
Seocho-gu (near Gangnam Station)17 Seocho-daero 77-gil, Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul (BLOCK77)
Currently listed as KAHF-certified on the official Medical Korea portal. Secondary sources suggest a 2025 award, but this could not be confirmed against a primary Ministry of Health and Welfare or KHIDI notice — treat as unconfirmed.
Observed Official Menu Prices by Clinic
These are individual prices observed directly on each clinic's own official website/English menu — this is a different list from the government-certified clinics above and carries no certification claim. These are not personal confirmed quotes; tax, anesthesia, interpretation and follow-up fees are often separate, so confirm directly with the clinic before booking.
MIO Clinic
Gangnam-gu- Allergan wrinkle treatment, one area₩79,000
Tax excluded on the official menu. A separate ₩100,000 doctor-selection fee is listed elsewhere on the same menu — confirm whether it applies to your visit.
- Allergan wrinkle treatment, three areas₩189,000
Tax excluded on the official menu. Confirm exactly which three areas are covered before booking.
- Xeomin or Dysport wrinkle treatment, one area₩45,000
The menu lists Xeomin/Dysport together without specifying which brand is used by default — ask which one you'll receive. Tax excluded.
Checked on 2026-09-08
Forena Clinic
Mapo-gu (Hongdae)- First-visit aqua peel (steps 1–2) + cryo care₩75,900
Tax included. First-time patients only; the offer's expiry date is not stated on the page.
- First-visit Excel V laser + modeling mask₩75,900
Tax included. First-time patients only; confirm the treated area, laser mode, and offer expiry directly with the clinic.
- September aqua deep-cleansing package (peel + exosome + cryo + mask)₩270,000
Tax included. September 2026 promotional package, valid through 2026-09-30 — confirm current pricing if booking after that date.
Checked on 2026-09-08
A Reddit account described this clinic's English communication and care as helpful, but mentioned more pain and a rushed feeling during some lifting treatments and considered long-term results too early to judge. One traveler's account, not a clinic-wide assessment.
View sourceShinebeam Hongdae
Mapo-gu (Hongdae)- Pico toning + modeling mask, first-visit offer₩39,000
This is a KakaoTalk first-visit offer — validity period and tax treatment are not stated on the page.
- Pico toning + cryo care + modeling mask, one session₩150,000
Tax treatment not stated on the official menu — confirm before paying.
- Super pico toning + pico focus + modeling mask, one session₩200,000
Tax treatment not stated on the official menu — confirm before paying.
Checked on 2026-09-08
One comment in a public discussion thread specifically names this Hongdae branch and describes dissatisfaction with a Botox result and the pre-treatment explanation. Other accounts in the same thread don't clearly identify the branch, so only this one comment is noted here. A single account, not a clinic-wide assessment.
View sourcePPEUM Global Gangnam
Seocho-gu (Gangnam / Sinnonhyeon)- Xeomin wrinkle treatment, one area, limited offer₩25,000
Tax excluded. September 2026 limited-time offer excluding lip corners — confirm the offer is still running and any other eligibility conditions.
- Juvederm filler, 1mL, limited offer₩239,000
Tax excluded. September 2026 limited-time offer excluding lips — confirm the exact product variant.
- Pico toning, one session, standard menu₩49,000
Tax excluded on the official menu.
- Pico toning + ten sheet masks, limited offer₩29,000
Tax excluded. September 2026 limited-time offer — confirm the offer is still running.
- Male underarm laser hair removal, one session₩40,000
Tax excluded. This is the clinic's male-category price — confirm whether it covers both sides and which device is used.
- September Thermage FLX, 600 shots₩1,790,000
Tax excluded. September 2026 promotional price, valid through 2026-09-30 — confirm current pricing if booking after that date.
Checked on 2026-09-08
VSLINE Clinic Apgujeong
Gangnam-gu (Apgujeong)- Xeomin wrinkle toxin (area count unspecified)₩60,000
The official menu states VAT and 'injector costs' are excluded — confirm what the injector cost covers and its amount before booking.
- Allergan wrinkle toxin (area count unspecified)₩130,000
VAT and injector costs excluded per the official menu — confirm the total before booking.
- Restylane filler, 1mL₩330,000
VAT and injector costs excluded per the official menu — confirm the treated area and total before booking.
- Juvederm filler, 1mL₩590,000
VAT and injector costs excluded per the official menu.
- Triple pico toning₩290,000
This bundles three passes/modes in one session — a much larger scope than a single basic toning session elsewhere, so it isn't a like-for-like comparison. VAT and injector costs excluded.
- Rejuran Healer, 4mL₩460,000
VAT and injector costs excluded per the official menu.
- Ultherapy Prime, 300 shots₩1,170,000
VAT and injector costs excluded per the official menu — confirm what area 300 shots is meant to cover.
- Thermage FLX, 600 shots₩2,290,000
VAT and injector costs excluded per the official menu — a different Gangnam clinic listed a September promotional price of ₩1,790,000 for the same 600-shot Thermage FLX, so it's worth comparing both before booking.
Checked on 2026-09-08
The clinic's own site links to its Apgujeong Signature Center location on Google Maps. Review text and live ratings inside Maps were not independently checked, so no score or summary is given here.
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