A Botox clinic in Seoul softens expression lines by injecting measured units of botulinum toxin into the muscles that crease the skin, such as those between the brows, across the forehead and beside the eyes. The visit opens with a consultation and marking, numbing is ice or a quick cream if wanted, and the injections themselves are brief. Nothing needs to heal, so most people go straight back to sightseeing and can fly the same day. Softening appears within three to five days, is full at around two weeks and holds for roughly three to four months. Seoul clinics charge per area or per unit, with the brand shaping the quote, and this page compares clinics and lists fees before VAT.
Is it for you?
Who Botox in Korea suits, and who should wait
Toxin suits lines driven by movement: creases between the brows that deepen when concentrating, forehead lines that appear as the brows lift, and crow's feet that spread with a smile. It also fits people who want a modest, reversible change, since the effect fades on its own and the plan can be adjusted at the next visit.
It does little for creases that stay fully visible at rest, for loose or sagging skin, or for volume lost from the cheeks and temples. Those concerns usually call for filler, a skin booster, an energy-based lift or surgery, and a responsible clinic says so instead of adding more units.
Usually a good fit
- Frown lines that deepen with concentration
- Forehead lines that show as brows lift
- Crow's feet that appear when smiling
- Wants a subtle change with a usually short recovery
May be better to wait
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Infection, rash or active acne at injection sites
- Neuromuscular disorders such as myasthenia gravis
- Deep resting lines that need filler or surgery
Clinics in Korea
10 clinics for Botox in Korea
The 10 Korea clinics this page compares for Botox are Kind Global Clinic, Barog Clinic Seomyeon Station Branch, RE:BERRY Clinic Gangnam, Dear Clinic, Springday Clinic Sinchon, Summit Clinic, ADO Clinic, Rewind Plastic Surgery, Cellon Dermatology Clinic (Cheongdam) and ENTER Plastic Surgery. Their published Botox prices start at ₩9,900 before VAT.
11. Kind Global Clinic
★ 4.9359 Google reviewsEuljiro-ipgu Station skin and aesthetic clinic listing Botox and HIFU lifting
At Kind Global Clinic near Euljiro-ipgu Station, Botox sits with HIFU lifting, RF lifting and fillers among the treatments it focuses on. Staff communicate in English, 日本語, 中文 and Español. Its listed Botox price starts at ₩429,000 before VAT.
- Botox
- HIFU lifting
- RF lifting
- Fillers
- Wrinkle or jawline toxin
- People looking at non-surgical lifting
- Volume and contour fillers
- Location
- Euljiro-ipgu Station (Line 2) Exit 6 / Myeongdong Station (Line 4) Exit 8
- Languages
- English · 日本語 · 中文 · Español
- Botox
- Main treatment
- Listed price
- From ₩429,000 + VAT
22. Barog Clinic Seomyeon Station Branch
★ 5.093 Google reviewsSkin and aesthetic clinic near Seomyeon Station, with Botox and HIFU lifting on its menu
Barog Clinic Seomyeon Station Branch is a skin and aesthetic clinic near Seomyeon Station. Botox is one of its main treatments, alongside HIFU lifting, fillers and skin boosters. Staff communicate in English, 日本語, 中文 and ไทย. Its listed Botox price starts at ₩10,000 before VAT.
- Botox
- HIFU lifting
- Fillers
- Skin boosters
- Wrinkle or jawline toxin
- People looking at non-surgical lifting
- Volume and contour fillers
- Location
- Seomyeon Station
- Languages
- English · 日本語 · 中文 · ไทย
- Botox
- Main treatment
- Listed price
- From ₩10,000 + VAT
33. RE:BERRY Clinic Gangnam
★ 4.91,156 Google reviewsGangnam Station skin clinic built around five-language care
- Five-language desk
- Gallery-style interior
- Regenerative skin menu
Two basement floors of KI Tower with a gallery-style entrance, private treatment suites, a VIP lounge, K-beauty zone, powder room and prayer room. RE:BERRY Clinic Gangnam, a skin and aesthetic clinic near Gangnam Station, lists Botox among its main treatments; HIFU lifting, RF lifting and fillers are also on its menu. Staff communicate in English, 中文, 日本語 and Español. Its listed Botox price starts at ₩9,900 before VAT.
- Consultations in English, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and Spanish through in-house interpreters.
- Open every day, 10:00–20:00 including holidays, two minutes from Gangnam Station Exit 10.
- Menu features stem-cell, exosome, PRP and Rejuran-based skin programs alongside device lifting.
- Offers 90 days of multilingual messenger follow-up after visitors return home.
- Non-English speakers wanting own language
- Evening or holiday appointments
- Skin-quality and regenerative programs
- Ultherapy Prime
- Thermage FLX
- Rejuran
- Juvelook
- Exosome
- Stem-cell skin program
- PRP
- Location
- Gangnam Station (Line 2) Exit 10, 2 min walk
- Languages
- English · 中文 · 日本語 · Español
- Botox
- Main treatment
- Listed price
- From ₩9,900 + VAT
44. Dear Clinic
★ 4.9354 Google reviewsScan-first Cheongdam lifting clinic, open every day
- Lifting-focused
- 3D scan first
- Warm-luxury interior
Spread over the 5th and 7th floors, with a stone-counter lobby, bouclé lounge seating, glass-walled consultation rooms, curtained treatment bays and private recovery rooms. At Dear Clinic in Cheongdam-dong, Botox sits with HIFU lifting, RF lifting and fillers among the treatments it focuses on. Staff communicate in English and Español. Its listed Botox price starts at ₩30,000 before VAT.
- An EVE Muse 3D skin scan is taken and read before any treatment is recommended.
- Seven lifting platforms in-house, including Ultherapy Prime, Thermage FLX, Density, XERF, Onda and Shurink Universe.
- Filler menu extends beyond the face to earlobe, shoulder line and hip dip areas.
- Open every day of the year, with English consultation and WhatsApp booking before you fly.
- Visitors comparing lifting devices
- Short trips needing weekend slots
- Filler beyond lips and chin
- Ultherapy Prime
- Thermage FLX
- Density
- XERF
- Onda
- Shurink Universe
- Botox
- Location
- Cheongdam-dong
- Languages
- English · Español
- Botox
- Main treatment
- Listed price
- From ₩30,000 + VAT
55. Springday Clinic Sinchon
★ 5.048 Google reviewsSkin and aesthetic clinic in Sinchon-ro offering RF lifting and skin boosters
Springday Clinic Sinchon, a skin and aesthetic clinic in Sinchon-ro, mainly offers RF lifting, skin boosters and laser toning; Botox is on the menu too. Its listed Botox price starts at ₩33,000 before VAT.
- RF lifting
- Skin boosters
- Laser toning
- People looking at non-surgical lifting
- Hydration and skin-quality boosters
- Tone and pigmentation concerns
- Location
- Sinchon-ro
- Botox
- On the menu
- Listed price
- From ₩33,000 + VAT
66. Summit Clinic
★ 5.0157 Google reviewsSkin and aesthetic clinic near Korea, with RF lifting and skin boosters on its menu
Summit Clinic is a skin and aesthetic clinic in Korea. Its menu covers RF lifting, skin boosters and laser toning, and Botox is also offered.
- RF lifting
- Skin boosters
- Laser toning
- People looking at non-surgical lifting
- Hydration and skin-quality boosters
- Tone and pigmentation concerns
- Location
- Korea
- Botox
- On the menu
77. ADO Clinic
★ 5.0659 Google reviewsFiller- and lifting-led clinic near Sinnonhyeon Station
- Injectables & lifting
- Late weekday hours
- Station-front
Occupies the 3rd and 4th floors of RDL Tower on Bongeunsa-ro. At ADO Clinic in Korea, Botox sits with fillers, skin boosters and HIFU lifting among the treatments it focuses on.
- Signature menu lists Ultherapy Prime, Thermage FLX, Sculptra, micro-filler and thread lifting programs.
- Open until 21:00 on weekdays and 19:00 on Saturdays and holidays; closed Sundays.
- One minute from Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 4, with valet parking at the building.
- After-work weekday appointments
- Filler and collagen-stimulator plans
- Visitors arriving by car
- Ultherapy Prime
- Thermage FLX
- Sculptra
- Micro-filler
- Thread lift
- Location
- Korea
- Botox
- Main treatment
88. Rewind Plastic Surgery
★ 5.054 Google reviewsApgujeong lifting surgery clinic with a skin-care side
- Surgical lifting
- Same surgeon throughout
- Calm, private floors
Two appointment-only floors above Nonhyeon-ro, laid out for calm and privacy, with a waiting lounge, consultation rooms and private rest rooms. Rewind Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery clinic in Nonhyeon-ro. Its menu covers plastic surgery, HIFU lifting and RF lifting, and Botox is also offered. Staff communicate in English and Español. Its listed Botox price starts at ₩50,000 before VAT.
- Menu centres on facelift, neck lift, double-chin liposuction and eyelid surgery.
- The same surgeon carries each case from first consultation to final follow-up.
- Botox, Ultherapy Prime, Thermage FLX, Rejuran and Juvelook are offered, planned separately from surgery.
- Interpreter-assisted consultations via WhatsApp or Instagram, with English-subtitled doctor explainer videos.
- Visitors weighing surgical vs device lifting
- Jawline and neck concerns
- Combining Botox with lifting consult
- Facelift
- Neck lift
- Double-chin liposuction
- Eyelid surgery
- Ultherapy Prime
- Thermage FLX
- Botox
- Location
- Nonhyeon-ro
- Languages
- English · Español
- Botox
- On the menu
- Listed price
- From ₩50,000 + VAT
99. Cellon Dermatology Clinic (Cheongdam)
Skin and aesthetic clinic near Cheongdam Station, with stem cell treatments and HIFU lifting on its menu
Cellon Dermatology Clinic (Cheongdam) is a skin and aesthetic clinic near Cheongdam Station. Its menu covers stem cell treatments, HIFU lifting and RF lifting, and Botox is also offered. Staff communicate in English, 中文 and 日本語.
- Stem cell treatments
- HIFU lifting
- RF lifting
- Stem cell based options
- People looking at non-surgical lifting
- Wrinkle or jawline toxin
- Location
- Cheongdam Station or Apgujeong Rodeo Station, about 5 minutes by taxi
- Languages
- English · 中文 · 日本語
- Botox
- On the menu
1010. ENTER Plastic Surgery
Gangnam skin and lifting clinic with a facelift surgeon
- Skin plus surgery
- English & Japanese staff
- Station-front
Two floors (9F–10F) on Gangnam-daero, with hyperbaric oxygen, LED and IV drip recovery care in the same building. At ENTER Plastic Surgery in Gangnam-daero, the menu centres on thread lifts, plastic surgery and facelift surgery, with Botox also available. Its listed Botox price starts at ₩70,000 before VAT.
- Botox, skin boosters and device lifting sit alongside eyelid and facelift surgery in one clinic.
- English- and Japanese-speaking staff, with WhatsApp booking before you travel.
- One minute from Nonhyeon Station Exit 4 on the Sinbundang Line, on Gangnam-daero.
- On-site hyperbaric oxygen, LED and IV drip care are available during recovery visits.
- Botox with a surgical option nearby
- Japanese-speaking visitors
- Eyelid or facelift planning trips
- Eyelid surgery
- SMAS facelift
- Botox
- Skinvive
- Onda
- MINT thread lift
- IV drip
- Location
- Gangnam-daero
- Botox
- On the menu
- Listed price
- From ₩70,000 + VAT
How it works
How a Botox session runs
Botulinum toxin type A is a purified protein that blocks acetylcholine release at the nerve ending, so the injected muscle relaxes for several months while the skin above it smooths. It is an injectable that works inside the muscle, not an energy-based device acting on the skin. The dose is set in units per area, and the product chosen matters because unit counts are not always equivalent between brands.
Seoul clinics use imported and Korean-made products side by side. In a phase III randomized, rater- and patient-blinded trial of 381 patients published in Dermatologic Surgery in 2010, Sattler and colleagues found incobotulinumtoxinA, which is free of complexing proteins, noninferior to onabotulinumtoxinA for glabellar frown lines at the same 24-unit dose, with responder rates of 96.4% and 95.7% at four weeks as judged by independent raters.
Placement is where technique shows. Borba and colleagues, in a 2021 practical guide in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, link the main upper-face complications, such as eyelid or brow drooping and uneven brows, to gaps in anatomical knowledge and planning, and stress mapping the forehead, glabella and crow's feet for each face. For the lower face, Qian and colleagues (Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2026) described a single-entry, fan-shaped deep injection of the jaw muscle in 239 patients, with transient bulging in two of them.
Consultation and mapping
The doctor watches you frown, smile and raise the brows, reviews medicines and earlier toxin, confirms the brand and units per area, and marks each point. This usually takes ten to fifteen minutes.
Numbing
Ice or a thin numbing cream is applied on request; cream needs a short wait to take effect. Very fine needles keep each pinch brief.
Injection
The sealed vial is opened in front of you, then small amounts go into each marked point. Upper-face injections take only a few minutes.
Soothing and aftercare
Light pressure or a cold pack calms the points, and you receive written aftercare: stay upright for about four hours and skip massage, saunas and hard exercise that day.
Review
A check at about two weeks confirms symmetry and adds a few units where one side moves more.
Botox compared with other options
| Point | Botulinum toxin | Hyaluronic acid filler | Skin booster |
|---|---|---|---|
| How it works | Relaxes the muscle that creases the skin | Adds volume under a fold or hollow | Supports hydration and skin quality |
| Where it acts | Inside the target muscle | Deep dermis or below | Superficial dermis |
| Main effect | Softer lines in motion | Fuller contour and softer folds | Smoother, more even texture |
| Sensation | Brief pinches | Pressure; many fillers contain lidocaine | Many small pricks |
| Typical downtime | Little to none | Bruising or swelling possible for 1 to 2 weeks | Small bumps for 1 to 3 days |
At a glance
Botox facts
| Products | Botox (Allergan), Xeomin (Merz), Nabota (Daewoong), Coretox (Medytox) and other Korean brands |
|---|---|
| Product type | Botulinum toxin type A, injected into muscle |
| Dose unit | Units per area, listed on the quote |
| Numbing | Ice or numbing cream, optional |
| Downtime | Little to none; small bumps fade within hours |
| Usual sessions | One, with a review at about two weeks |
| Results show | Within 3 to 5 days, full at about 2 weeks |
| Effect lasts | Around 3 to 4 months |
| Flight home | Generally the same day |
Prices
Botox cost in Korea
Prices below come from the listed clinics' own price lists, before VAT. 10% VAT is added at payment.
Botox · 50 units
Range across 3 listed clinics · approx. $21–$436₩29,000–₩600,000 + VATCompare clinicsBotox · 100 units
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $57₩79,000 + VATCompare clinicsWrinkle Botox 1 Area (Domestic)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $7₩9,900 + VATCompare clinicsBotox
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $7–$73From ₩10,000–₩100,000 + VATCompare clinicsWrinkle Botox (1 area: forehead / glabella / crow's feet / mouth corners / chin dimpling / bunny lines) — Korean
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $22₩30,000 + VATCompare clinicsWrinkle Treatment, 1 Area – Korean Brand
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $24₩33,000 + VATCompare clinicsWrinkle Botox 1 Area (Nabota)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $28₩39,000 + VATCompare clinicsSquare Jaw Botox — Korean
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $29₩40,000 + VATCompare clinicsRecovery
What the days after look like
Small raised bumps at each point settle within hours; stay upright and avoid massage, saunas and workouts.
Pinpoint bruises or a mild headache may appear; make-up and normal plans are fine.
Movement starts to soften as the toxin takes hold.
The effect is complete, the right moment for a symmetry check and small corrections.
Movement gradually returns and a repeat session can be planned.
Safety
Botox risks and limits
- Bruising, tenderness or small bumps at injection points
- Mild headache in the first day or two
- Heavy brow or drooping eyelid if toxin reaches a nearby muscle
- Uneven brows or smile until the effect wears off
- Rarely, double vision or an allergic reaction needing medical review
- No effect on volume loss, sagging or lines fixed at rest
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Noninferiority of IncobotulinumtoxinA, Free from Complexing Proteins, Compared with Another Botulinum Toxin Type A in the Treatment of Glabellar Frown LinesDermatologic Surgery · 2010 · Sattler G, Callander M, Grablowitz D, Walker T, Bee E, Rzany B, et al. · doi:10.1111/j.1524-4725.2010.01706.x
A randomized, blinded phase III trial in 381 patients showing incobotulinumtoxinA was noninferior to onabotulinumtoxinA for glabellar frown lines, with both well tolerated.
- Avoiding Complications on the Upper Face Treatment With Botulinum Toxin: A Practical GuideAesthetic Plastic Surgery · 2021 · Borba A, Matayoshi S, Rodrigues M · doi:10.1007/s00266-021-02483-1
A review listing eyelid or brow ptosis, brow asymmetry and diplopia among upper-face complications and describing anatomy-based planning to avoid them.
- Fanning Deep Injection of Botulinum Toxin Type-A for Masseter Hypertrophy: A Retrospective Study of 239 PatientsAesthetic Plastic Surgery · 2026 · Qian J, Lu Z, Long X · doi:10.1007/s00266-026-06223-1
A retrospective study of 239 patients reporting reduced lower-face width and high satisfaction with a fan-shaped deep masseter technique, with transient bulging in two patients.
FAQ
Questions about Botox in Korea
Do toxin injections in Seoul hurt?
Most people describe each injection as a quick pinch that is over in a second. Needles for toxin are very fine, and ice or numbing cream can be applied first if you ask. The areas around the eyes and between the brows tend to feel sharper than the forehead. Telling the doctor you are anxious usually means a slower pace and more cold packs.
How soon after the appointment can I board a flight?
You can generally fly the same day, since toxin leaves no wound and needs no dressing. Staying upright on a plane fits the first hours of aftercare well. The main reason to wait is practical: the effect has not appeared yet, so any imbalance shows up after you leave. A visit early in the trip leaves time for a review before departure.
Which toxin brands do clinics in Seoul usually carry?
Most menus offer imported products, Botox from Allergan and Xeomin from Merz, alongside Korean-made toxins. Common local names include Nabota from Daewoong, sold in the United States as Jeuveau, Coretox and Meditoxin from Medytox, plus Hutox, Liztox and Wondertox. The brand is usually written next to each area on the menu. Ask which one your quote uses before agreeing to the plan.
How do I confirm the product is genuine before injection?
Ask to see the sealed box or vial, with its label and expiry date, before the needle is prepared. A careful clinic opens it in front of you without hesitation. Check that the brand matches the one on your quote. Photographing the label also gives your next injector an accurate record of product and dose. If anything looks opened or relabeled, ask before going ahead.
What should I avoid during the first day?
For about four hours, stay upright and do not rub, press or massage the treated areas. Skip saunas, hot baths, alcohol and hard exercise until the next day, because heat and pressure may move toxin toward nearby muscles. Light make-up can go on later the same day. Gentle face washing is fine that evening, and normal skincare can resume the next morning.
Why does the effect wear off, and can resistance build up?
The effect fades because the nerve gradually grows new connections to the muscle, usually over three to four months. In rare cases the body forms antibodies that make later doses work less well. Products free of complexing proteins, such as incobotulinumtoxinA in the 2010 Dermatologic Surgery trial by Sattler and colleagues, were developed partly with this in mind. Spacing sessions sensibly is the usual advice.
What causes a drooping eyelid after toxin, and does it go away?
A drooping lid happens when toxin reaches the muscle that lifts the eyelid, and it fades as the toxin wears off. Borba and colleagues, in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in 2021, list it among the main upper-face complications and tie prevention to careful anatomical planning. It usually lasts weeks rather than months. Report it to the clinic promptly and keep a note of the product and dose for future planning.
What does a first visit to a Botox clinic in Seoul include?
A first visit covers a consultation, marking, optional numbing, the injections and written aftercare, all within a single appointment. Many clinics that see international visitors run consultations in English, and some offer other languages through staff or interpreters. Ask beforehand whether the aftercare sheet comes in your language. Expect to fill in a medical history form on arrival, so bring a list of current medicines.
How many units does a frown-line treatment usually need?
The dose for frown lines depends on muscle strength and on the product, so there is no single figure for everyone. As one reference point, the 2010 trial by Sattler and colleagues in Dermatologic Surgery used 24 units of each product between the brows. Men and people with strong frowns may need more. Ask the doctor to write the units per area on your record.