First Visit to a Korean Aesthetic Clinic: Consultation to Aftercare

What a first visit usually looks like

If you have never been to a Korean aesthetic clinic, the process can feel unfamiliar. Clinics in Korea are often efficient, and a consultation and treatment may happen in the same visit. Knowing the usual steps in advance helps you feel prepared, ask better questions and make decisions you are comfortable with.

This guide walks through a typical first visit, from booking and registration to consultation, treatment, payment and aftercare. Each clinic has its own routine, so treat this as a general outline.

Step 1: booking and pre-visit messages

Most first visits begin with a message. At Daybeau Clinic Seomyeon you can book through WhatsApp, KakaoTalk, Naver Booking or phone (+82 51-925-7890), and replies include prices in KRW.

Share your concerns. For example, forehead lines, a wide jawline, dull skin, acne scars or sagging.
Mention your schedule. If you are travelling, give your arrival and departure dates.
Note relevant medical details. Medications, allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, and previous fillers or threads.
Choose a language. Consultations are available in English, Japanese and Korean.

Step 2: arrival and registration

When you arrive, reception will register you as a new patient. Foreign visitors usually provide passport details. You will often fill in a form covering your medical history, current medications, allergies and treatment interests. Be honest and complete: details such as blood thinners, isotretinoin, a history of cold sores or keloid scarring can affect which treatments are suitable.

Some clinics take standardised photos before treatment so progress can be compared later. You can ask how photos are stored and used.

Step 3: the doctor consultation

The consultation is the most important part of the visit. At a physician-led clinic, a doctor examines your skin, listens to your goals and explains which options may suit you.

Assessment. The doctor looks at skin type, tone, laxity, muscle activity and any conditions such as acne, redness or pigmentation.
Options. You will hear which treatments may help, and sometimes which ones are not recommended for you.
Expectations. A good consultation explains what a treatment can and cannot do. Results vary from person to person, and no outcome is guaranteed.
Side effects and downtime. Common effects such as redness, swelling, bruising or small bumps should be explained. For injectables such as fillers, the doctor should also discuss medical risks.
Price confirmation. Confirm the full price, VAT and any extras before agreeing.

Do not feel pressured to decide immediately. If you want time to think, you can ask to book treatment for another day.

Step 4: treatment and payment

Once you agree on a plan, payment is made at the clinic on the day of treatment. Depending on the procedure, you may have your face cleansed, numbing cream applied and some waiting time before treatment begins. Treatment times vary from a few minutes for Botox to longer sessions for lasers or lifting devices.

Some Daybeau Clinic Seomyeon first-visit prices in KRW, VAT excluded (10% VAT is added at payment), checked October 2026. See the full price list.

Wrinkle Botox, Korean toxin, 1 area: KRW 3,000
Jaw Botox 50 units: KRW 9,900
Exosome skin booster 2.5cc: KRW 49,000
Potenza full face (tip not included): KRW 99,000
Rejuran 2cc: KRW 139,000
Titanium 30KJ: KRW 290,000

Fillers, thread lifts, Juvelook and Sculptra are quoted after consultation because the amount of product varies. Potenza tips are charged separately. First-visit prices apply once per new patient per item.

Step 5: aftercare

Aftercare is where good results are protected. Before you leave, make sure you understand:

Washing and makeup. When you can cleanse normally and apply makeup.
Sun protection. Especially after laser, toning and microneedling.
Activities to pause. Saunas, intense exercise, alcohol and swimming are commonly limited for a short time.
Products to avoid. Retinoids, exfoliating acids or scrubs may need to be paused.
What is normal and what is not. Ask which symptoms should prompt you to contact the clinic, such as unusual pain, colour changes or spreading redness.

Ask for written instructions and keep the clinic's contact details. Our foreigner-friendly clinic guide has more tips for international patients.