For international patients

Planning dermatology treatment in Seoul as an international patient

Consultation is available in English, Chinese and Japanese through our international channels, and you can follow up with us after you fly home. Your treatment is carried out by a board-certified dermatologist in Sinsa, Gangnam. This page covers what patients ask before they travel — languages, booking, payment, downtime and getting here.

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Location

2 min walk from Sinsa Station (Exit 4), Line 3 & Sinbundang Line

Languages

English · Chinese · Japanese

Payment

Overseas-issued cards accepted (Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay) · Korean won only

Consultation fee

₩44,000 (VAT included)

Waived if your same-day treatment total is ₩100,000 or more (excluding VAT).

Booking deposit

₩44,000 to confirm · fully refunded if you cancel 3 days before

Opening hours

Mon–Fri 10:00–20:00 · Sat 10:00–16:00 · Closed Sundays

Before you travel

Send treatments, dates and your language

Letting us know the treatments you are interested in, your preferred visit date and time, and your preferred consultation language helps us respond faster. If you also send a photo of the area you are concerned about, we can give you more specific advice.

Also tell us your arrival and departure dates

In addition to the above, letting us know how long you will be in Korea (your arrival and departure dates) allows us to advise on treatments and recovery time that fit your schedule.

Book 1–2 weeks before your visit

You can book via WhatsApp, LINE, WeChat, KakaoTalk or by phone (02-543-2829). For overseas patients we recommend booking 1–2 weeks before your visit, and the sooner the better once your preferred date is confirmed.

A ₩44,000 deposit confirms your booking

Yes, a deposit of ₩44,000 is required to confirm your booking.
We will send you a payment link when you book, which makes payment straightforward.
The deposit is applied to your consultation or treatment fee when you visit.
Cancel up to 3 days before your appointment date and the deposit is fully refunded.

Same-day treatment is often possible

Depending on availability, treatment on the same day as your consultation is often possible. However, if you are visiting from overseas we recommend booking in advance to secure your slot, and for treatments requiring sedation we will let you know beforehand as 8 hours of fasting is needed.

Downtime and flying home

If your travel dates are set, let us know at your consultation and we will recommend treatments that fit your schedule.

Fly same or next day

For most treatments, including Ulthera, Thermage and Botox, flying on the same day or the next day poses no problem. Most treatments allow you to return to daily life immediately afterwards.

Allow 1–2 days for fillers and skin boosters

For fillers and skin boosters we recommend allowing 1–2 days so swelling can be monitored. However, after injections and fillers we recommend avoiding strenuous exercise, saunas and alcohol for 2–3 days to prevent swelling and bruising from worsening.

CO2 laser and thread lifting need longer

However, CO2 laser, thread lifting and combined acne-scar procedures require more downtime. Ulthera, Thermage and Onda may cause temporary redness or swelling, but this subsides naturally within a few days. For treatments with downtime, tell us your departure date at your consultation and we will plan accordingly.

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Payment

Overseas cards accepted, in Korean won

We accept all payment methods, including overseas-issued cards (Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay and others).
Payment is in Korean won (KRW).
We do not accept foreign currency, so please exchange beforehand or pay by card.
There is no cash discount; the price is the same for all payment methods.

Overseas cards are charged in a single payment

Domestically issued cards can be paid in instalments subject to your card issuer’s terms. Overseas-issued cards are charged in a single payment; to convert to instalments, please contact your card issuer.

Prices are on every treatment page, VAT is separate

We publish prices on every treatment page. All prices are in KRW and 10% VAT is charged separately. The final cost is confirmed at your in-person consultation according to the scope of treatment required, and we will set out the total clearly at that time.

VAT refunds are no longer available

The VAT refund scheme for foreign patients receiving cosmetic medical treatment was abolished in Korea from 2026, so VAT refunds are not currently available.

₩44,000 (VAT included) Waived if your same-day treatment total is ₩100,000 or more (excluding VAT).

You are welcome to come for a consultation only. The fee is ₩44,000 (VAT included). It is waived if your same-day treatment total is ₩100,000 or more (excluding VAT).

English receipts and certificates on request

Yes. On request we issue receipts and medical certificates in English for travel insurance claims and similar purposes.

Getting here and where to stay

60–80 minutes from Incheon Airport

From Incheon Airport it is about 60–80 minutes by taxi or airport limousine bus, and from Gimpo Airport about 30–40 minutes. Using the Airport Railroad plus the subway, it takes about 80–90 minutes from Incheon Airport (alight at Sinsa Station).

Two minutes from Sinsa Station, Exit 4

We are about a two-minute walk from Sinsa Station (Line 3 / Shinbundang Line), Exit 4. The address is 6F, Jaeun Bldg, 80 Naruteo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Many hotels within a 10-minute walk

There are many hotels in the Sinsa and Gangnam area within a 10-minute walk or drive. We do not have partner accommodation, but we can help you choose somewhere well located for your treatment schedule during your consultation.

Open Mon–Sat, closed Sundays

Monday to Friday

10:00–20:00 (lunch 13:00–14:00)

Saturday

10:00–16:00 (no lunch break)

Sunday

Closed

We are closed on Sundays, and public holiday hours vary. If you are planning to visit on a public holiday, please contact us in advance.

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After you fly home

Use the same channel you booked with

Yes. You can follow up through the same channel you used for your treatment — English WhatsApp (+82 10-8078-3829), Chinese WeChat/WhatsApp (+82 10-8164-2830), and LINE for Taiwan and Japan.

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Send photos and the doctor will advise

Send us photos of how things are progressing and the doctor will review them and advise on what to do, including whether you need to visit a clinic locally.