Seoul clinics offer everything from facials to laser procedures, often at lower prices than Western visitors pay at home.
This guide covers where to go, what to get and how much to budget.
Main Areas for Beauty Clinics
Gangnam
The main hub for dermatology and plastic surgery. It has the most clinics, and many are used to foreign patients. The Gangnam Station Exit 10 area alone has 200+ clinics.
Sinsa/Apgujeong
More upscale clinics, some with celebrity clients. Prices are higher.
Seongsu
A newer beauty area with newer clinics, beauty cafes and Olive Young flagship stores, so a clinic visit and shopping fit in one trip.
Recommended Beauty Day Trip Itinerary
- Morning: Personal color analysis ($50-100), so you know your season before shopping
- Late Morning: Dermatology consultation + light treatment (laser toning or facial, $80-200)
- Lunch: Recovery time at a nearby cafe
- Afternoon: Olive Young shopping with your personal color results (budget: $50-100)
- Evening: K-beauty haul unboxing at your hotel
Booking Tips
- Book at least 1 week in advance for popular clinics
- Ask for English-speaking coordinator when booking
- Most clinics accept international credit cards
- Request a detailed treatment plan and pricing before your visit
- Tax refund is available for foreign patients on medical procedures
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