Skin Clinic Consultation Fees in Korea: What Foreigners Need to Know

What a consultation is and why it matters

Before any medical skin treatment in Korea, you should have a consultation. This is when a doctor examines your skin, asks about your health and goals, and recommends a plan. For international visitors, the consultation is also the moment when prices are confirmed and any questions about language, timing and aftercare can be answered.

Many visitors ask whether Korean clinics charge for consultations, how long a consultation takes, and what to bring. This guide covers the practical points so you know what to expect.

Do Korean skin clinics charge consultation fees?

Practices vary between clinics. Some clinics include the consultation when you go on to have treatment, some charge a separate consultation fee, and some use a different approach for certain treatments. Because there is no single rule, it is always worth asking when you book:

Is there a consultation fee? And if so, is it deducted if you have treatment the same day?
Who will consult you? Ask whether a doctor or a coordinator leads the consultation.
Is the consultation in your language? Ask whether an interpreter or multilingual staff are available.
Can you have treatment the same day? This matters if you have a short trip.

At Daybeau Clinic Seomyeon, please ask us directly about consultation arrangements when you message to book, and we will explain how it works for the treatments you are interested in.

What happens during a consultation

A good consultation usually covers:

Your goals. What you want to improve and any event dates.
Medical history. Medications, allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, previous treatments and any skin conditions.
Skin examination. The doctor looks at your skin type, concerns and suitability.
Recommendations. Suitable treatments, how many sessions might be needed and what results to realistically expect.
Side effects and downtime. Common effects, aftercare and anything to avoid.
Price confirmation. A clear price for the agreed plan before treatment begins.

Daybeau Clinic Seomyeon is physician-led, with medical director Dr. Lee Da-in, and consultations are available in English, Japanese and Korean. Learn more on our about page.

How prices are confirmed

For treatments with published prices, you can check costs before you arrive. Our first-visit prices are in KRW, VAT excluded (10% VAT added at payment), checked October 2026. Examples include:

Wrinkle Botox, Korean toxin, 1 area. 3,000 KRW.
Aquapeel steps 1 and 2. 9,900 KRW.
Pico Light Black Toning. 29,000 KRW.
Water Glow 2cc. 39,000 KRW.
Rejuran 2cc. 139,000 KRW.

First-visit prices apply once per new patient per item. Fillers, thread lifts, Juvelook, Sculptra, other collagen boosters and Thermage FLX are quoted after an in-person consultation, because the amount of product or treatment varies. Potenza tips are charged separately, and laser hair removal numbing spray is 5,000 KRW per session. See our full price list.

Payment is made at the clinic on the day of treatment, after the consultation confirms the plan.

How to prepare for your consultation

List your medications and allergies. Include supplements and topical products such as retinoids.
Note previous treatments. Especially fillers, Botox, lasers or threads, with dates if possible.
Bring your travel dates. This helps the doctor plan timing and downtime.
Arrive with clean skin if possible. It makes examination easier, though cleansing is usually available.
Prepare your questions. Write them down so you do not forget anything.

The doctor decides what is suitable for you. Results vary between people and are not guaranteed. If you are pregnant or have a medical condition, mention it at the start.

Booking a consultation in Busan

Daybeau Clinic Seomyeon is at Ion City Building 15F (Room 1501), 74 Seomyeon-ro, Busanjin-gu, a short walk from Seomyeon Station. Hours are Mon–Fri 10:00–20:00 and Sat 10:00–16:00. You can book via WhatsApp, KakaoTalk, Naver Booking or phone on +82 51-925-7890. Read more on our foreigner-friendly clinic page.