Gangnam / Apgujeong
Best fit when treatment variety, physician selection, or the strongest likelihood of documented English coordination matters most.
K-Beauty · Seoul Price Quick Guide
Gangnam vs Hongdae vs Myeongdong Clinic Prices
Use this planning sheet to choose a practical clinic district, compare like-for-like treatment scopes, and identify the questions that must be answered before payment.
Pick the district first
Hongdae
Useful for travelers already staying west of central Seoul. Public promotion data exists, but English coordinators are not guaranteed across all clinics.
Myeongdong
Convenient for combining a standardized appointment with shopping and sightseeing; tourist-facing service is common but inclusions still vary.
2026 treatment planning ranges
| Treatment | Gangnam / Apgujeong | Hongdae | Myeongdong |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forehead Botox | ₩30,000–120,000 per area | ₩12,000–66,000 per area | ₩19,000–90,000 per area |
| Shurink Universe | ₩150,000–297,000 / 300 shots | ₩88,000–154,000 / 300 shots | ₩70,000–250,000 / ~300 shots |
| Potenza RF Microneedling | ₩190,000–700,000 per session | ₩142,000–371,000 per session/package | Public like-for-like range not yet verified |
| Rejuran Healer | ₩150,000–600,000 per 2cc/package tier | ₩165,000–440,000; normalize to genuine 2cc | ₩180,000–470,000 per 2cc |
| Ultherapy Prime | Broad Seoul tier; verify device and shots | (ESTIMATE) ₩600,000–900,000 / ~300 shots | ₩800,000–1,350,000 / ~300 shots |
Ranges are planning benchmarks from public promotional observations and Koursea's verified district dataset—not guaranteed quotes. Match brand or device, dose, shot count, treatment area, physician involvement, anesthesia, VAT, and aftercare before comparing totals.
Hongdae quick reference
- Evidence basis: publicly visible, VAT-inclusive promotions observed across the Hongdae, Shinchon, and Hapjeong search area; no clinic or broker endorsement is implied.
- Direct price evidence: Botox, domestic-tier filler, Rejuran, laser/pico toning, Potenza, and 300-shot Shurink.
- Estimate-only: Hongdae Ultherapy Prime at ~300 shots. The range uses broader Seoul 300-shot observations plus a local 400-shot listing and must not be treated as a district index.
- Language check: an English booking page does not prove that an English-speaking medical coordinator or treating doctor will be present. Confirm both directly.
- Before paying: request the exact product, quantity, device/tip, shot allocation, treating clinician, aftercare, and final VAT-inclusive total in writing through the clinic's official channel.
Fast decision rules
- Choose Gangnam / Apgujeong for the widest treatment and physician selection.
- Choose Hongdae when you are staying nearby and can verify language support and every price inclusion before booking.
- Choose Myeongdong for central-Seoul convenience and standardized treatments that fit around a shopping day.
- Pause the comparison whenever two quotes use different doses, shot counts, device generations, tips, or aftercare packages.
See also: Fast-Track vs Boutique Clinics in Korea and the K-Beauty Clinic & Safety Guide.
Medical disclaimer: This guide is for informational travel planning and price transparency only. It does not constitute medical advice. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before any procedure.