Budgeting for skin treatments on a 2026 trip to Korea
Many international visitors now plan skin treatments as part of a trip to Korea. Budgeting can be confusing, because prices are presented in different ways, introductory offers are common, and VAT is sometimes included and sometimes not. This guide explains how to build a realistic budget, using published first-visit prices at Daybeau Clinic Seomyeon in Busan as a reference point.
All prices below are in KRW, VAT excluded (10% VAT is added at payment), first-visit prices, checked October 2026. First-visit prices apply once per new patient per item.
A few general points are worth knowing before you look at numbers. Korean clinics often publish low introductory prices to welcome new patients, which is why some items look very affordable. Prices are usually tied to a specific amount of treatment, such as shots, units, joules or cc, so the amount matters as much as the headline figure. And many treatments are designed to be repeated, so a single session is not always the full cost of reaching your goal.
Light treatments and skin care
These are often chosen as a first step, before an event or alongside other treatments. Peels and gentle lasers are commonly used for dullness, texture, pores and uneven tone, and many people return to normal activities soon after, though the skin may be temporarily red or sensitive:
- Aquapeel steps 1 and 2.
9,900 KRW.
- LDM regeneration mode 6 minutes.
19,000 KRW.
- U-Pulse Fraxel.
25,000 KRW.
- Pico Light Black Toning.
29,000 KRW.
- Capri laser steps 1–3.
89,000 KRW.
- Potenza full face.
99,000 KRW, with the tip charged separately.
Injectables and skin boosters
Botox relaxes targeted muscles, while skin boosters are injected across the skin to support hydration and skin quality. Injectables can leave small bumps or bruises for a short time, so plan them earlier in your trip if you have photos or events:
- Wrinkle Botox, Korean toxin, 1 area.
3,000 KRW (forehead, glabella, nose bridge or eye area).
- Jaw Botox 50 units.
9,900 KRW.
- ZERO steroid-free fat-dissolving injection 3cc.
15,000 KRW.
- Body Botox 100 units, Korean toxin, 1 area.
29,000 KRW.
- Water Glow 2cc.
39,000 KRW.
- Exosome 2.5cc.
49,000 KRW.
- Rejuran 2cc.
139,000 KRW.
Fillers (for example lips, nose or under-eye), thread lifts, Juvelook, Sculptra and other collagen boosters are quoted after an in-person consultation, because the amount of product varies.
Lifting treatments
Lifting devices use energy such as focused ultrasound or radiofrequency to heat deeper layers of the skin. They work in different ways and are not interchangeable, so the doctor will suggest which suits your skin. Prices span a wide range:
- InMode FX full face.
45,000 KRW.
- Shurink Universe 300 shots.
55,000 KRW.
- ONDA 20,000J.
89,000 KRW.
- Eve Titan EMS patch mode 20 min.
99,000 KRW.
- Titanium 30KJ.
290,000 KRW.
- Sofwave 100 shots.
800,000 KRW.
- XERF 300 shots.
990,000 KRW.
- Ultherapy Prime 300 shots.
990,000 KRW.
Thermage FLX is quoted after consultation. Read more on our face lifting overview.
Laser hair removal
Prices are per session and differ by device and by women's or men's pricing. For example, GentleMax Pro underarms are 1,000 KRW for women and 2,000 KRW for men, and Fotona Avalanche underarms are 9,000 KRW for women and 30,000 KRW for men. Laser hair removal usually needs several sessions, and numbing spray is 5,000 KRW per session if wanted. See the full table on our price list.
How to build a realistic budget
- Start with your goals, not a menu.
Write down what you want to improve, then let the doctor suggest suitable options.
- Add 10% VAT.
If a clinic lists prices without VAT, add it to every item in your plan.
- Account for extras.
Tips, numbing and aftercare products may be separate.
- Plan for later sessions.
First-visit prices apply once; ask how follow-up sessions are priced.
- Keep a contingency.
The doctor may recommend a different amount or approach after examining your skin.
- Include travel costs.
Hotel nights and transport are part of the real total.
Consult first, then decide. Suitability and results vary between people, and a doctor confirms the plan at consultation. Common short-term effects such as redness, swelling or bruising can occur with many treatments. If you are pregnant or have a medical condition, consult a doctor before treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Will prices change during 2026?
Prices can change. The figures here were checked in October 2026; confirm current prices when you book.
Can I pay before arriving?
Payment is made at the clinic on the day of treatment after the consultation confirms your plan.
Why are some treatments not priced?
Fillers, threads, Juvelook, Sculptra and Thermage FLX depend on the amount of product or area, so they are quoted after an in-person consultation.
Do first-visit prices apply to every treatment?
They apply once per new patient per item. Ask about pricing for repeat sessions.
Planning your 2026 treatment budget? Book a consultation
or message us on WhatsApp, and Daybeau Clinic Seomyeon will reply with prices in KRW.
