Why Singaporean visitors consider Busan for skin treatments
Many travellers from Singapore already know Korean skincare well, and some want to try Korean clinic treatments while on holiday. Seoul is the obvious first choice for many, but Busan offers a different kind of trip: beaches, seafood, hiking and a slightly slower pace, along with a large number of skin and aesthetic clinics. Combining a holiday with a clinic visit in Busan can be practical, as long as you plan around your schedule and the climate you are returning to.
This guide covers what Singaporean visitors should know about booking, timing, aftercare in tropical weather, and understanding prices in KRW.
Getting to Busan and to Seomyeon
Busan is served by Gimhae International Airport. Depending on the season and airline, you may fly direct or connect through another city. Once you land, the Busan-Gimhae Light Rail connects to Sasang Station, where Metro Line 2 continues to Seomyeon Station. Taxis and airport buses are also available.
Daybeau Clinic Seomyeon is in the Ion City Building, 15F (Room 1501), 74 Seomyeon-ro, Busanjin-gu, a short walk from Seomyeon Station. Seomyeon is central, so it is easy to reach from hotels in Haeundae, Gwangalli, Nampo or around Busan Station.
Booking before you fly
- Message in English.
You can book through WhatsApp, which many Singaporean visitors already use daily, or via KakaoTalk, Naver Booking or phone (+82 51-925-7890).
- Consultations in English.
The doctor-led consultation can be held in English, so you can discuss your goals and ask questions directly.
- Share your travel dates.
Tell the clinic when you arrive and leave so treatments with visible aftereffects can be scheduled early.
- Get prices in KRW.
Replies include prices in KRW, so you can convert to SGD with your preferred currency app.
Thinking about aftercare in a tropical climate
One point that is easy to overlook: after your trip, you will return to strong sun, heat and humidity. That can matter for some treatments.
- Sun protection after laser and toning.
After pigmentation treatments such as pico toning or fractional laser, skin can be more sensitive to UV. Daily sunscreen and shade are important both in Busan and back home.
- Heat and sweating.
Intense exercise, saunas and hot environments are commonly limited for a short time after many procedures. Plan outdoor activities in Singapore with this in mind.
- Humidity and skin care.
If your skin tends to be oily or acne-prone in humid weather, mention this so the doctor can recommend suitable aftercare products.
- Follow-up at home.
Some treatments are done as a series. Ask what one session can realistically achieve and how to maintain results at home.
Suitability and results vary between individuals, and the doctor decides at consultation which options are appropriate.
Treatments Singaporean visitors often ask about
Common interests include pigmentation and uneven tone, enlarged pores, hydration, jawline slimming and non-invasive lifting. Here are 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.
- Jaw Botox 50 units:
KRW 9,900
- Aquapeel steps 1 and 2:
KRW 9,900
- U-Pulse Fraxel:
KRW 25,000
- Pico Light Black Toning:
KRW 29,000
- Exosome skin booster 2.5cc:
KRW 49,000
- Potenza full face (tip not included):
KRW 99,000
- Ultherapy Prime 300 shots:
KRW 990,000
Potenza tips are charged separately. Fillers, threads, Juvelook, Sculptra and Thermage FLX are quoted after an in-person consultation. First-visit prices apply once per new patient per item. For pore concerns, see our enlarged pore treatment
page.
Fitting a clinic visit into your Busan holiday
- Day one or two for treatment.
Gives skin time to settle before your flight home.
- Evenings work too.
The clinic is open Monday to Friday 10:00 to 20:00 and Saturday 10:00 to 16:00.
- Combine with Seomyeon.
The area has shopping, cafés and street food within walking distance.
- Beach days with care.
Use sunscreen and a hat, and ask the clinic whether swimming is fine after your specific treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Can I pay in Singapore dollars?
Prices are listed and charged in KRW. Ask the clinic in advance which payment methods are accepted.
Will the consultation be in English?
Yes. Consultations are available in English, Japanese and Korean.
Is it safe to fly home after treatment?
Many treatments do not interfere with flying, but advice depends on the procedure. Tell the doctor your flight time during consultation.
How many days should I allow?
It depends on the treatment. For treatments with visible redness or bumps, booking early in a trip of several days is sensible.
Travelling from Singapore? Book a consultation
or message us on WhatsApp with your dates and we will help you plan.
