A skin clinic in Korea is a medical clinic run by licensed doctors, so it can inject fillers, toxin and boosters and fire medical lasers or ultrasound devices, which the cosmetics stores and esthetic salons along streets such as Myeongdong may not do. A visit usually runs 30 to 90 minutes, including consultation and, for needles or devices, about half an hour of numbing cream. Many options allow a flight the next day; filler is safer with two or three days of margin. Toxin settles over one to two weeks, while boosters and collagen stimulators build over weeks. Menus are priced per unit, cc, shot or session, before VAT. This page lists clinics and their current prices for comparison.
Clinics in Myeongdong
10 aesthetic clinics in Myeongdong
The 10 Myeongdong clinics this page compares for Aesthetic clinics are Summit Clinic, Kind Global Clinic, RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong, Heyday Clinic Myeongdong, Curveline Clinic Myeongdong, Lienjang Myeongdong Aesthetic Clinic, BTnanda Clinic, Karin Clinic Myeongdong, Tone's Clinic Myeongdong and Toxnfill Clinic Myeongdong. Listed Aesthetic clinics prices at these clinics start from ₩9,900 before VAT.
11. Summit Clinic
★ 5.0157 Google reviewsMyeongdong skin and aesthetic clinic listing Aesthetic clinics and RF lifting
At Summit Clinic in Myeongdong, Aesthetic clinics sits with RF lifting, skin boosters and laser toning among the treatments it focuses on.
- Aesthetic clinics
- RF lifting
- Skin boosters
- People looking at non-surgical lifting
- Hydration and skin-quality boosters
- Location
- Myeongdong
22. 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
33. RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.91,091 Google reviewsSkin and aesthetic clinic near Myeongdong Station, with Aesthetic clinics and HIFU lifting on its menu
RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong is a skin and aesthetic clinic near Myeongdong Station. Aesthetic clinics is one of its main treatments, alongside HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox.
- Aesthetic clinics
- HIFU lifting
- RF lifting
- People looking at non-surgical lifting
- Wrinkle or jawline toxin
- Location
- Myeongdong Station (Line 4) / Euljiro-ipgu Station (Line 2)
- Languages
- English · 中文 · 日本語 · Español
- Listed price
- From ₩9,900 + VAT
4. Heyday Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.91,417 Google reviewsSkin and aesthetic clinic near Myeong-dong, with Ultherapy and Thermage on its menu
Heyday Clinic Myeongdong is a skin and aesthetic clinic in Myeong-dong. Its menu covers Ultherapy, Thermage and HIFU lifting, and Aesthetic clinics is also offered.
- Ultherapy
- Thermage
- HIFU lifting
- People looking at non-surgical lifting
- Thread lifting
- Location
- Myeong-dong
5. Curveline Clinic Myeongdong
★ 5.0536 Google reviewsMyeongdong skin and aesthetic clinic listing Ultherapy and RF lifting
At Curveline Clinic Myeongdong in Myeongdong, the menu centres on Ultherapy, RF lifting and breast surgery, with Aesthetic clinics also available.
- Ultherapy
- RF lifting
- Breast surgery
- People looking at non-surgical lifting
- Breast procedures
- Location
- Myeongdong
6. Lienjang Myeongdong Aesthetic Clinic
★ 4.6667 Google reviewsMyeongdong-gil skin and aesthetic clinic listing Ultherapy and Thermage
At Lienjang Myeongdong Aesthetic Clinic in Myeongdong-gil, the menu centres on Ultherapy, Thermage and Sofwave, with Aesthetic clinics also available.
- Location
- Myeongdong-gil
7. BTnanda Clinic
★ 5.0245 Google reviewsSkin and aesthetic clinic in Myeongdong offering skin boosters and laser toning
BTnanda Clinic, a skin and aesthetic clinic in Myeongdong, mainly offers skin boosters, laser toning and acne and scar care; Aesthetic clinics is on the menu too.
- Location
- Myeongdong
8. Karin Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.9460 Google reviewsMyeong-dong skin and aesthetic clinic listing Ultherapy and skin boosters
At Karin Clinic Myeongdong in Myeong-dong, the menu centres on Ultherapy and skin boosters, with Aesthetic clinics also available.
- Location
- Myeong-dong
9. Tone's Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.9388 Google reviewsMyeong-dong skin and aesthetic clinic listing Ultherapy and Thermage
At Tone's Clinic Myeongdong in Myeong-dong, the menu centres on Ultherapy, Thermage and RF lifting, with Aesthetic clinics also available.
- Location
- Myeong-dong
10. Toxnfill Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.71,273 Google reviewsSkin and aesthetic clinic in Namdaemun-ro offering Botox and fillers
Toxnfill Clinic Myeongdong, a skin and aesthetic clinic in Namdaemun-ro, mainly offers Botox and fillers; Aesthetic clinics is on the menu too.
- Location
- Namdaemun-ro
Prices
Aesthetic clinics cost in Myeongdong
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 clinicsMasseter (Jaw) Botox 50U (Domestic)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $14₩19,000 + VATCompare clinicsSkin Botox 1cc (Domestic)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $21₩29,000 + VATCompare clinicsWrinkle Botox 1 Area (Domestic Premium, Nabota)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $28₩39,000 + VATCompare clinicsPicotoning
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $57–$65₩79,000–₩89,000 + VATCompare clinicsWrinkle Botox 1 Area (Xeomin)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $57₩79,000 + VATCompare clinicsJuvelook
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $65–$284₩89,000–₩390,000 + VATCompare clinicsGenesis Toning 1 Session
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $73₩100,000 + VATCompare clinicsIs it for you?
Who Aesthetic clinics in Myeongdong suits, and who should wait
Medical clinic care fits visitors who want a change that creams cannot reach: lines that stay when the face is still, early sagging along the jaw, dull or thin skin that has not responded to topical routines, and enlarged pores or rough texture.
It fits less well when the goal is relaxation, a facial or simple cleansing; a salon or spa is the right place for that. Clinic treatments also will not lift heavy skin folds, remove deep scars in one session or replace surgery for marked laxity, and a responsible doctor will say so at consultation rather than sell a package.
Usually a good fit
- Fine lines and early laxity on face or neck
- Dull, dehydrated skin that topical products have not helped
- Rough texture or pores needing more than a peel
- Repeat toxin or filler users who know their history
May be better to wait
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Active infection, cold sores or inflamed acne on the area
- Permanent implants or unknown old filler in the zone
- Heavy sagging that needs surgery or a different plan
How it works
How a Aesthetic clinics session runs
The line between a clinic and a shop is legal before it is cosmetic. Korean medical law reserves injections, prescription drugs and medical-grade lasers, radiofrequency and focused ultrasound (HIFU) for licensed medical staff. Clinic work therefore splits into three groups: injected products such as hyaluronic acid filler, botulinum toxin, Rejuran (PN, polynucleotide) and diluted calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse, Merz); energy devices such as pico lasers, Thermage FLX (radiofrequency) and Ultherapy (focused ultrasound); and procedure-based skin care such as medical-strength peels and LED.
Injected products carry the most planning. The 2016 Global Aesthetics Consensus led by Signorini in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery found most hyaluronic acid filler reactions mild and short-lived, with serious events rare, and stressed anatomy knowledge, product choice and technique as the main ways to avoid vascular problems, nodules and discoloration. For skin laxity rather than volume, the 2018 consensus by Goldie and colleagues in Dermatologic Surgery describes diluted and hyperdiluted calcium hydroxylapatite placed under the skin to stimulate new collagen, and warns that too-superficial injections cause more problems in thin or darker skin.
Skin-quality fillers are a newer middle ground. In a 2023 randomized, evaluator-blind trial in Dermatologic Surgery, Alexiades and colleagues treated cheeks with VYC-12L, the microparticle hyaluronic acid sold as Skinvive by Juvederm (Allergan); at one month, 57.9% of treated participants improved by at least one grade on the cheek smoothness scale versus 4.5% of untreated controls, with responses holding through six months.
Registration and skin assessment
Expect a short form on medicines, allergies, pregnancy and past procedures, then a doctor's look at the skin under good light, often with photos. Plan about 10 to 20 minutes.
Plan and written menu
The doctor proposes products or devices with doses per area. Ask for the plan in writing before paying, including product brand and what happens at a follow-up.
Numbing
Topical anesthetic cream sits for roughly 20 to 40 minutes before needles or devices; toxin is often done with ice alone.
Treatment
Toxin takes about 10 minutes, filler 15 to 30, a booster series session 20 to 30, and a full-face device pass 20 to 60 depending on the shot or line count.
Soothing and aftercare sheet
Cooling, a calming mask or sunscreen, then written instructions on washing, makeup, alcohol and sun.
Aesthetic clinics compared with other options
| Question | Cosmetics store | Esthetic salon | Medical skin clinic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who works on your skin | Sales staff, no treatment | Licensed esthetician | Licensed doctor and nursing staff |
| Needles and injectables | Not allowed | Not allowed | Toxin, filler, boosters, collagen stimulators |
| Energy devices | Home devices for sale | Low-energy care only | Medical lasers, RF and focused ultrasound |
| Peels and skin care | Products for home use | Facials, masks and gentle peels | Medical-strength peels, LED and aftercare |
| Handling a complication | Not applicable | Referral to a clinic | On-site assessment and treatment |
At a glance
Aesthetic clinics facts
| Who may treat | Licensed doctors; nurses assist under supervision |
|---|---|
| Injected products | HA filler, botulinum toxin, Rejuran (PN, polynucleotide), Radiesse (CaHA, Merz), Skinvive (Allergan) |
| Device classes | Laser, radiofrequency (Thermage FLX), focused ultrasound (Ultherapy) |
| How doses are set | cc or syringe for filler, units for toxin, shots or lines for devices, sessions for boosters |
| Anesthesia | Numbing cream, roughly 20 to 40 minutes; ice for toxin |
| Time in the chair | About 10 minutes for toxin up to an hour for a full device pass |
| Typical downtime | A few hours of redness to several days of swelling or bruising |
| When change appears | Filler at once; toxin within one to two weeks; collagen work over one to three months |
| Flying home | Next day after most options; two to three days after filler or a booster series |
Recovery
What the days after look like
Redness, small booster bumps or mild swelling; no makeup on puncture sites that day.
Swelling peaks and settles; bruises may appear after filler. Skip saunas, hard workouts and alcohol, and use sunscreen outdoors.
Toxin reaches its full effect; filler softens into place. Report any lump, blanching or spreading pain at once.
Collagen stimulators and boosters show their gradual change; a review visit or photos help judge the result.
Safety
Aesthetic clinics risks and limits
- Common: redness, swelling, bruising and tenderness at injection points for a few days.
- Uneven result or lumps after filler, usually adjustable at a review visit.
- Pigment change after lasers, more likely in darker or tanned skin.
- Rare but serious: filler blocking a blood vessel, which needs same-day treatment.
- Infection or allergic reaction, uncommon with sterile technique.
- Clinic care improves skin; it does not stop aging or replace surgery for heavy laxity.
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Global Aesthetics Consensus: Avoidance and Management of Complications from Hyaluronic Acid Fillers—Evidence- and Opinion-Based Review and Consensus RecommendationsPlastic & Reconstructive Surgery · 2016 · Signorini M, Liew S, Sundaram H, De Boulle K, Goodman G, Monheit G, et al. · doi:10.1097/prs.0000000000002184
An international expert panel found most hyaluronic acid filler reactions mild and transient, serious events rare, and set out prevention and management for early and late complications.
- Global Consensus Guidelines for the Injection of Diluted and Hyperdiluted Calcium Hydroxylapatite for Skin TighteningDermatologic Surgery · 2018 · Goldie K, Peeters W, Alghoul M, Butterwick K, Casabona G, Chao Y, et al. · doi:10.1097/dss.0000000000001685
A global panel described diluted calcium hydroxylapatite as a collagen stimulator for laxity in face and body and linked most side effects to the injection itself.
- A Randomized, Multicenter, Evaluator-blind Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of VYC-12L Treatment for Skin Quality ImprovementsDermatologic Surgery · 2023 · Alexiades M, Palm M, Kaufman-Janette J, Papel I, Cross S, Abrams S, et al. · doi:10.1097/dss.0000000000003802
In a randomized evaluator-blind trial, intradermal VYC-12L improved cheek smoothness and fine lines at one month versus untreated controls, with effects maintained through six months.
FAQ
Questions about aesthetic clinics in Myeongdong
Which clinics offer Aesthetic clinics in Myeongdong?
Clinics offering Aesthetic clinics in Myeongdong include Summit Clinic (Myeongdong), Kind Global Clinic (Euljiro-ipgu Station), RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong (Myeongdong Station), Heyday Clinic Myeongdong (Myeong-dong) and Curveline Clinic Myeongdong (Myeongdong). Each lists Aesthetic clinics on its own menu; message the clinic directly to confirm the doctor, product and current price.
How is a skin clinic in Korea different from an esthetic salon?
A clinic is a medical facility where doctors may inject products and use medical devices, while a salon is limited to non-medical care. Salons offer cleansing, massage, masks and gentle home-style devices. Clinics add toxin, filler, boosters, medical-strength peels and energy devices such as lasers and focused ultrasound. Only a clinic can manage a complication on the spot.
Can a cosmetics shop in Myeongdong give me a skin booster injection?
No; injections are medical acts in Korea, so only a licensed clinic may give a booster, even when a shop sells the matching product. Stores may sell ampoules, serums and sheet masks that share a brand name with clinic boosters, but topical versions do not deliver product into the skin the same way. If anyone outside a clinic offers needles, decline and visit a medical facility instead.
What happens on a first visit to a Korea skin clinic?
A first visit starts with a health form and a doctor's skin assessment, then a written plan before any treatment. The form covers medicines, allergies, pregnancy and past fillers. Photos are common. If you accept the plan, numbing cream goes on for about 20 to 40 minutes before needles or devices. Bring the names of previous products, because they change what the doctor can safely inject.
Do I need an appointment at a Seoul skin clinic, or can I walk in?
An appointment is wiser, because same-day slots are limited and longer device treatments need a booked chair. Short options such as toxin may fit in after a consultation if the schedule allows. Booking ahead also lets you send photos and ask whether the treatment suits your trip length.
How soon can I fly after filler or a booster?
Most people fly the next day after toxin or a single booster session, but two to three days is a safer margin after filler. That window lets early swelling settle and gives time to spot a lump or color change while the clinic can still see you.
Which products does a skin clinic in South Korea typically use?
Clinics use imported and Korean-made products side by side, from Restylane (Galderma) and Juvederm (Allergan) fillers to Rejuran (PN, polynucleotide) and Korean toxin brands. Collagen stimulators such as Radiesse (CaHA, Merz) appear as well. Ask to see the sealed box or syringe label before treatment, and keep the sticker, since your doctor at home will want the exact product name.
What warning signs after filler need a same-day call to the clinic?
Call at once for skin that turns pale, gray or blotchy, pain that grows instead of fading, or any change in vision. These can signal a blocked blood vessel, which the 2016 consensus by Signorini in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery treats as an urgent early complication. Ordinary swelling and small bruises fade over days; escalating pain and color change are different and should not wait.
Can I use ampoules and masks bought in Myeongdong shops after a treatment?
Wait at least a day or two, and longer after lasers, before adding active products to treated skin. Avoid retinoids, acids, vitamin C serums and scrubs until redness has gone, usually within several days. Show your shopping bag to the clinic before leaving and ask which items to hold back.
How do skin clinic menus in South Korea list treatments?
Menus list each item by its dose unit, such as units of toxin, cc of filler, shots or lines for devices, or a session for boosters and lasers. Prices are shown before VAT, and 10% VAT is added at payment. Compare quotes by unit and product brand rather than by package name, and ask whether numbing, follow-up and aftercare products are included.
Is a Korean skin clinic in Seoul careful with darker skin tones?
A careful clinic adjusts laser settings and injection depth for darker or tanned skin, and asks about past pigment reactions first. Goldie and colleagues, in their 2018 consensus in Dermatologic Surgery, warn that too-superficial calcium hydroxylapatite injections cause more problems in darker and thinner skin. For lasers, ask for a test spot or a gentler first session, especially in summer.