At an aesthetic clinic in Seoul, skin-quality injections place tiny amounts of diluted botulinum toxin or hyaluronic acid into the upper skin to calm oil, tighten the look of pores and add surface hydration and glow. A session usually takes 15 to 30 minutes after 20 to 40 minutes of numbing cream. Small raised bumps and pinpoint marks are normal and mostly settle within a day, so flying home the next day is common. Toxin effects on oil and pores tend to appear within one to two weeks, while hyaluronic acid works through a short course. Clinics price by session, area or cc, and this page compares clinics and listed prices.
Clinics in Korea
10 aesthetic clinics in Korea
The 10 Korea clinics this page compares for Aesthetic clinics are Barog Clinic Seomyeon Station Branch, Dear Clinic, RE:BERRY Clinic Gangnam, Springday Clinic Sinchon, Kind Global Clinic, Summit Clinic, Rewind Plastic Surgery, ENTER Plastic Surgery, Pixelab Beauty Clinic and ADO Clinic. Their published Aesthetic clinics prices start at ₩9,900 before VAT.
11. Barog Clinic Seomyeon Station Branch
★ 5.093 Google reviewsSeomyeon filler and lifting clinic with open-vial transparency
- Filler-focused
- Transparent pricing
- Welcoming 2F lounge
At Barog Clinic Seomyeon Station Branch near Seomyeon Station, Aesthetic clinics sits with HIFU lifting, Botox and fillers among the treatments it focuses on. 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
22. Dear Clinic
★ 4.9354 Google reviewsScan-first Cheongdam lifting clinic, open every day
- Lifting-focused
- 3D scan first
- Warm-luxury interior
Dear Clinic is a skin and aesthetic clinic in Cheongdam-dong. Aesthetic clinics is one of its main treatments, alongside HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox. 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
33. 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
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. Kind Global Clinic
★ 4.9359 Google reviewsEuljiro-ipgu Station skin and aesthetic clinic listing Aesthetic clinics and HIFU lifting
At Kind Global Clinic near Euljiro-ipgu Station, Aesthetic clinics sits with HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox among the treatments it focuses on.
- 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 reviewsSkin and aesthetic clinic near Korea, with Aesthetic clinics and RF lifting on its menu
Summit Clinic is a skin and aesthetic clinic in Korea.
- 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. 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
99. 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
1010. ADO Clinic
★ 5.0659 Google reviewsFiller- and lifting-led clinic near Sinnonhyeon Station
Occupies the 3rd and 4th floors of RDL Tower on Bongeunsa-ro.
- Location
- Korea
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
These injections fit adults whose main complaint is the surface of the skin rather than its shape: a shiny forehead and nose by midday, pores that look open across the cheeks, fine crepey texture, or a dull, dehydrated look that moisturizer does not fix. Both approaches work in the dermis, so they change texture and oil without altering facial expression when the dose and depth are right.
They do not lift sagging skin, fill deep folds or remove scars, and they are not a treatment for active acne or rosacea flares, which should be managed by your own doctor first. Effects fade, so the plan should state how often maintenance would be needed. Someone hoping for a contour change will be better served by a different treatment, and the consultation should say so.
Usually a good fit
- Oily forehead, nose or cheeks by midday
- Visibly enlarged pores on the central face
- Dull, dehydrated skin with fine crepey texture
- Short trip with little room for downtime
May be better to wait
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Active acne, infection or cold sores on the area
- Permanent filler or implants in the treated zone
- Sagging or deep folds that need lifting or surgery
How it works
How a Aesthetic clinics session runs
Two products dominate skin-quality menus. Intradermal botulinum toxin, often called micro toxin or skin toxin, uses a diluted solution injected in many shallow points rather than into muscle. The aim is to act on sweat and oil glands and on the fine muscle fibers that attach to the skin. A 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open by Rahman and colleagues pooled ten studies with 153 participants and found improvements in sebum production, pore size, redness, wrinkles and texture, but not in skin hydration. The authors noted the evidence was still too thin to be conclusive.
Earlier, Rose and Goldberg reported in Dermatologic Surgery in 2013 that intradermal toxin injected across the forehead reduced oiliness in a small group of patients with oily skin, with satisfaction high and side effects minor. Hyaluronic acid mesotherapy works differently: small amounts of non-cross-linked or lightly cross-linked hyaluronic acid are placed in the dermis to draw in water and support the skin surface. Iranmanesh and colleagues, reviewing 34 studies in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology in 2022, found courses of one to six sessions for non-cross-linked products and one to three for cross-linked ones, mostly given by serial micropuncture with fine needles.
The dose is the variable to read on any plan. Toxin is written in units with a dilution and an area; hyaluronic acid in cc or syringes with a number of sessions. Ask which product, how much and at what depth, because Seoul skin clinic menus often group these under one package name.
Skin assessment
The doctor looks at oil, pores, texture and any active breakouts, reviews medicines and past treatments, and decides whether toxin, hyaluronic acid or both suit the goal. About 10 minutes.
Cleansing and numbing
Makeup is removed, the skin is disinfected and numbing cream sits for 20 to 40 minutes, since the plan may involve dozens to hundreds of small injection points.
Injection
Product is placed by hand with a fine needle in a grid, or with a multi-needle injector device. A full face takes about 15 to 30 minutes.
Soothing
A cooling mask or cold pack reduces redness for 10 to 15 minutes. Written aftercare covers makeup, sun, sauna and exercise for the next day or two.
Aesthetic clinics compared with other options
| Feature | Intradermal toxin | Hyaluronic acid mesotherapy | Rejuran (PN, polynucleotide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product type | Diluted botulinum toxin | Non-cross-linked or lightly cross-linked hyaluronic acid | Polynucleotide solution, not PDRN |
| Main target | Oil, pores, fine surface lines | Hydration, glow, fine texture | Skin repair, thin or tired-looking skin |
| Placement | Many shallow points in the dermis | Small aliquots in the dermis | Hundreds of micro-points in the dermis |
| Usual course | Single session, repeated when effect fades | One to several sessions weeks apart | Several sessions about 7 to 10 days apart |
| Visible marks | Pinpoint marks, rare bruising | Bumps that settle within a day | Raised bumps for one to two days |
At a glance
Aesthetic clinics facts
| Products | Botulinum toxin (Botox and other brands) and hyaluronic acid skin boosters |
|---|---|
| Type | Injectable, placed in the dermis |
| Dose unit | Toxin in units per area; hyaluronic acid in cc or syringes |
| Numbing | Topical cream for 20 to 40 minutes |
| Session length | About 15 to 30 minutes of injection |
| Downtime | Bumps and pinpoint marks, mostly gone within a day |
| Usual sessions | Toxin once per cycle; hyaluronic acid as a short course |
| When results show | Toxin within one to two weeks; hydration builds over the course |
| Earliest flight home | Usually the next day |
Recovery
What the days after look like
Grid of small bumps and pinpoint redness; makeup is usually avoided until the next morning.
Bumps flatten, occasional small bruises fade; avoid sauna, alcohol and hard exercise.
Toxin begins to reduce shine and the look of pores; skin feels smoother.
Hyaluronic acid effects build across a course; toxin effects hold steady before gradually fading.
Safety
Aesthetic clinics risks and limits
- Redness, bumps and pinpoint bleeding at injection points are common and short-lived.
- Small bruises can appear, more often in people taking blood thinners or certain supplements.
- Toxin placed too deep or in too high a dose can weaken nearby expression muscles for weeks.
- Hyaluronic acid placed too shallow can leave visible lumps; infection is rare.
- Effects are temporary and vary from person to person; neither product lifts sagging skin.
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Intradermal Botulinum Toxin A on Skin Quality and Facial Rejuvenation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysisPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open · 2024 · Rahman E, Rao P, Philipp-Dormston W, Webb W, Garcia P, Ioannidis S, et al. · doi:10.1097/gox.0000000000006084
Ten studies with 153 participants showed gains in sebum, pore size, redness, wrinkles and texture after intradermal toxin, but not in hydration, with evidence still limited.
- Safety and Efficacy of Intradermal Injection of Botulinum Toxin for the Treatment of Oily SkinDermatologic Surgery · 2013 · Rose A, Goldberg D · doi:10.1111/dsu.12097
A small prospective study found intradermal toxin on the forehead reduced oil production in patients with oily skin, with minor side effects.
- Employing hyaluronic acid‐based mesotherapy for facial rejuvenationJournal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2022 · Iranmanesh B, Khalili M, Mohammadi S, Amiri R, Aflatoonian M · doi:10.1111/jocd.15341
A review of 34 studies described courses, intervals and micropuncture techniques for hyaluronic acid mesotherapy and stressed precise dermal placement.
FAQ
Questions about aesthetic clinics in Korea
Which clinics offer Aesthetic clinics in Korea?
Clinics offering Aesthetic clinics in Korea include Barog Clinic Seomyeon Station Branch (Seomyeon Station), Dear Clinic (Cheongdam-dong), RE:BERRY Clinic Gangnam (Gangnam Station), Springday Clinic Sinchon (Sinchon-ro) 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.
Does intradermal toxin change facial expression?
When diluted and placed in the upper skin at a suitable dose, intradermal toxin generally leaves expression close to normal. It works on oil glands and fine fibers near the surface rather than on the main muscles. Too deep a placement or too strong a dose near the eyes or mouth can weaken a smile or brow for some weeks. Ask the doctor which areas are skipped and how the dose is diluted.
How long does reduced oiliness last after skin toxin?
Most people notice less shine for a few months, after which oil returns gradually. Duration depends on the dose, the area and how oily the skin was to begin with. The small studies behind this treatment followed patients for limited periods, so longer-term figures are uncertain. Plan any repeat session once shine clearly comes back rather than on a fixed calendar.
Is a hyaluronic acid skin booster the same as filler?
No, a skin booster uses softer, mostly non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid spread thinly through the dermis, while filler is a firmer gel placed deeper to add volume. Boosters aim at hydration and fine texture, not shape. Because the product is spread in tiny amounts, it does not create lift or fill hollows. Ask for the product name so you know which category is being used.
Does a seoul skin clinic use a machine or a hand needle for these injections?
Both methods are used, and the choice depends on the product and the area. Hand injection with a fine needle allows precise depth in small zones such as the nose. Multi-needle injector devices spread product evenly across the cheeks and forehead in less time. Neither is automatically more effective, so ask how depth is controlled with the chosen method.
How painful are skin-quality injections?
With numbing cream, most people describe a stinging or prickling sensation rather than strong pain. The forehead and cheeks are usually easier than the nose and upper lip, which are more sensitive. Sessions with many injection points feel longer even when each prick is brief. Tell the treating doctor if you need a pause, and ask whether a cooling device is available during injection.
Can these injections be done on the same day as a laser?
Many clinics combine them, often doing a laser first and the injections afterward, though it depends on the device and how reactive the skin is. Combining adds redness and makes it harder to trace the cause of any reaction. A doctor may advise spacing them a few days apart if the laser is a stronger one. Ask how the order and timing are chosen for your skin.
Will skin toxin help with acne?
It may reduce oiliness, but it is not a treatment for active acne, and inflamed breakouts are usually a reason to postpone. Acne involves bacteria, inflammation and clogged pores, which is managed separately by your own doctor. Some people with oily, acne-prone skin use skin toxin as part of maintenance once breakouts are controlled. Mention any acne medicines, especially isotretinoin, during the consultation.
What do seoul aesthetic clinic reviews usually miss?
Online reviews often describe the atmosphere and the result in the first week, but rarely the product, dose or depth used. Those details decide whether a result can be repeated on another visit or at another clinic. When reading any review, look for mentions of follow-up care and how side effects were handled. A written treatment record from your own visit is more reliable than another person's experience.
How should skin be cared for after the session?
Keep the face clean and skip makeup until the next morning, then return to a gentle routine with daily sunscreen. Avoid saunas, hot baths, alcohol and hard exercise for a day or two, since heat and blood flow increase redness. Do not massage the treated areas, which can move product. If bumps remain after several days or the skin becomes hot and painful, contact the clinic.
How often can these treatments be repeated?
Toxin for oil and pores is usually repeated only once its effect has faded, typically after a few months. Hyaluronic acid mesotherapy is given as a short course weeks apart and then spaced out for maintenance. The 2022 review by Iranmanesh and colleagues found that non-cross-linked courses ran one to six sessions. Repeating too soon adds cost and irritation without clear extra benefit.