Clinic vs salon which uses lasers?

Skin Clinic uses lasers: Pico, CO2 Fraxel, IPL, all types of lasers; Skin Care Salon cannot use medical devices. 2025 Daehan Pibugwa Uisahoe survey noted many Gangnam clinics run by non-specialists.

How much do Botox treatments cost?

Botox (1 area) costs 35,000–140,000 KRW at Skin Clinics. Clinics also list Filler - Korean (1cc) about 130,000 KRW and Filler - Imported (1cc) about 350,000 KRW.

When to schedule laser procedures?

Best timing: October through April to avoid sun; expect redness or swelling for about 2–3 days after treatment. Plan clinics toward trip end if possible.

How long are salon facial sessions?

Skin Care Salon treatments run 60–90 minutes for manual techniques; Premium full course is 60–90 minutes and costs 90,000–150,000 won.

Do salons accept cards or cash?

Most skin clinics accept international cards, while small skin care salons may prefer cash, so bring some Korean won with you.

Choosing Between a Skin Clinic and a Skin Care Salon, what's the difference?

Types of treatments, prices, and regional recommendations - a complete guide organized by Koreans.

Haemin Yim

a month ago

Choosing Between a Skin Clinic and a Skin Care Salon, what's the difference?

If you come to Korea, you’ll probably want to try a skin treatment at least once. One of the questions I always get from people who visit Korea is, 'What’s the difference between a skin clinic and a skin care salon?' The names sound similar and they may look alike from the outside, but in reality they’re quite different.

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