Laser treatment price in Korea depends mostly on the concern being treated, and the listed options begin at ₩79,000 before VAT. Freckles and sun spots are often billed per lesion or per facial zone, melasma and dull tone are sold as a session or a course of gentle toning, and textured scars are charged per resurfacing session for a set area. Skin that darkens easily may need lower settings and more visits, which changes the total more than the per-session figure does. The table below gathers current prices from 5 clinics, and 10% VAT is added at payment.
Prices
Laser toning cost in Korea
Prices below come from the listed clinics' own price lists, before VAT. 10% VAT is added at payment.
Laser toning · 1 sessions
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $145₩200,000 + VATCompare clinicsLaser toning · 3 cc
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $545₩750,000 + VATCompare clinicsPicotoning
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $57–$65₩79,000–₩89,000 + VATCompare clinicsLaser Toning
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $73₩100,000 + VATCompare clinicsOxygen toning
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $182₩250,000 + VATCompare clinicsFractional Laser (Potenza/Agnes/Ethosome/Pico Fraxel/CO2 Fraxel)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $218₩300,000 + VATCompare clinicsRedness Laser (Vascular Laser / Genesis)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $218₩300,000 + VATCompare clinicsPigment Laser (Toning + Custom Laser)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $218₩300,000 + VATCompare clinicsClinics in Korea
5 clinics for Laser toning in Korea
Short answer: for Laser toning in Korea, the 5 clinics compared on this page are Kind Global Clinic, Springday Clinic Sinchon, RE:BERRY Clinic Gangnam, Summit Clinic and ENTER Plastic Surgery. Their published Laser toning prices start at ₩79,000 before VAT.
11. Kind Global Clinic
★ 4.9359 Google reviewsSkin and aesthetic clinic near Euljiro-ipgu Station, with Laser toning and HIFU lifting on its menu
Kind Global Clinic is a skin and aesthetic clinic near Euljiro-ipgu Station. Laser toning is one of its main treatments, alongside HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox.
- Laser toning
- HIFU lifting
- RF lifting
- Tone and pigmentation concerns
- People looking at non-surgical lifting
- Location
- Euljiro-ipgu Station (Line 2) Exit 6 / Myeongdong Station (Line 4) Exit 8
- Languages
- English · 日本語 · 中文 · Español
- Listed price
- From ₩79,000 + VAT
22. Springday Clinic Sinchon
★ 5.048 Google reviewsUnhurried, physician-led skin care in Sinchon
- Physician-led care
- Transparent approach
- Calm two-floor clinic
At Springday Clinic Sinchon in Sinchon-ro, Laser toning sits with RF lifting, skin boosters and HIFU lifting among the treatments it focuses on. A two-floor clinic on the 7th and 9th floors of Elite Building.
- Every visit follows an ask, listen, understand, then treat consultation process.
- The clinic openly shares the names and backgrounds of all physicians working there.
- Care is built on three principles: honest consultation, genuine products and proper dosage.
- First-timers wanting unhurried consultations
- Visitors staying near Sinchon or Hongdae
- Location
- Sinchon-ro
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
RE:BERRY Clinic Gangnam is a skin and aesthetic clinic near Gangnam Station. Laser toning is one of its main treatments, alongside HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox. Two basement floors of KI Tower with a gallery-style entrance, private treatment suites, a VIP lounge, K-beauty zone.
- Board-certified dermatologists on staff
- 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.
- Non-English speakers wanting own language
- Evening or holiday appointments
- Location
- Gangnam Station (Line 2) Exit 10, 2 min walk
- Languages
- English · 中文 · 日本語 · Español
- Listed price
- From ₩100,000 + VAT
44. Summit Clinic
★ 5.0157 Google reviewsSkin and aesthetic clinic in Korea offering Laser toning and RF lifting
Summit Clinic, a skin and aesthetic clinic in Korea, lists Laser toning among its main treatments; RF lifting, skin boosters and HIFU lifting are also on its menu.
- Laser toning
- RF lifting
- Skin boosters
- Tone and pigmentation concerns
- People looking at non-surgical lifting
- Location
- Korea
55. ENTER Plastic Surgery
Gangnam skin and lifting clinic with a facelift surgeon
- Skin plus surgery
- English & Japanese staff
- Station-front
ENTER Plastic Surgery, a plastic surgery clinic in Gangnam-daero, mainly offers thread lifts, plastic surgery and facelift surgery; Laser toning is on the menu too. Two floors (9F–10F) on Gangnam-daero, with hyperbaric oxygen, LED and IV drip recovery care in the same building.
- Board-certified plastic surgeons on staff
- 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.
- Botox with a surgical option nearby
- Japanese-speaking visitors
- Location
- Gangnam-daero
- Listed price
- From ₩200,000 + VAT
Price factors
What changes the price
- The concern itself: a few defined freckles, patchy melasma, facial redness, small bumps and acne scars each call for a different laser and a different billing unit.
- Billing unit: per lesion, per zone such as cheeks or full face, per session, or a course of several visits, so match units before comparing two quotes.
- Skin tone and reactivity: medium and deeper skin, or skin that has darkened after earlier treatments, often starts at gentler settings, which can mean more sessions in total.
- Number and spacing of visits: some plans run sessions weeks apart, so a course only saves money if you can come back to finish it.
- Test patch and review: a small trial area and a follow-up look at the result may be free, included in a course, or listed as a separate item.
- Aftercare products: soothing masks, sunscreen and brightening creams suggested if a patch darkens can be bundled in or charged on top.
- Who runs the handpiece: some clinics list a different rate when the treating doctor fires the laser personally.
- VAT: menu prices are before tax, and 10% VAT is added at payment.
Compare
How the options compare
| Concern | How it is usually billed | Who it suits | What to ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freckles and sun spots | Per lesion or per facial zone, often one visit | Light to medium skin with clearly defined marks | How spots are counted and whether a touch-up pass is included |
| Melasma and patchy tone | Per toning session or as a multi-visit course | People who can return or continue care at home | How many visits, how far apart, and how long the course stays valid |
| Pigment after inflammation | Low-fluence toning sessions over several weeks | Medium or deeper skin that marks easily | Whether a test patch and a darkening plan are part of the price |
| Redness and visible vessels | Per session for the cheeks, nose or full face | Flushing or fine vessels without active rosacea flares | Which vascular wavelength is used and how many sessions are expected |
| Small bumps on the forehead or cheeks | Per lesion or per small zone once identified | Benign bumps confirmed at a consultation | Whether follow-up sessions and aftercare creams are included |
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Case report: Successful treatment of sebaceous gland hyperplasia using a 1064 nm picosecond laser in an Asian skin typeJAAD Case Reports · 2026 · doi:10.1016/j.jdcr.2026.07.018
In a Thai patient with skin type III to IV, a 1064 nm picosecond laser markedly improved forehead sebaceous gland hyperplasia over sessions four weeks apart, with mild post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation that improved with azelaic acid, while a CO2 test spot left a mild atrophic scar.
FAQ
Questions about Laser toning in Korea
Which clinics offer Laser toning in Korea?
Clinics offering Laser toning in Korea include Kind Global Clinic (Euljiro-ipgu Station), Springday Clinic Sinchon (Sinchon-ro), RE:BERRY Clinic Gangnam (Gangnam Station), Summit Clinic (Korea) and ENTER Plastic Surgery (Gangnam-daero). Each lists Laser toning on its own menu; message the clinic directly to confirm the doctor, product and current price.
Why does a melasma plan often cost more overall than freckle removal?
Melasma usually needs a series of gentle toning sessions, while defined freckles can often be cleared in one targeted visit. Toning for melasma runs at low energy to avoid provoking more pigment, so progress is gradual and visits add up. Melasma can also return with sun and hormones, so maintenance is common. Ask for the expected number of sessions before comparing a single-session price with a course.
Does my skin tone change what I end up paying?
It can, because medium and deeper skin is usually treated at gentler settings, which may mean more sessions to reach the same goal. The per-session price is often the same for everyone, but the total course can differ. A test patch on a hidden area may add a short visit. Ask the clinic how many sessions it expects for your skin type, not only the price of one visit.
Are small bumps such as sebaceous hyperplasia priced per lesion?
Often yes, small bumps are usually charged per lesion or per small zone once a doctor confirms what they are. In a 2026 case report in JAAD Case Reports, Wichyanrat treated forehead sebaceous hyperplasia in a patient with skin type III to IV using a 1064 nm picosecond laser over sessions four weeks apart, with mild darkening treated by azelaic acid cream. Several sessions and aftercare creams can add to the bill.
Is a test patch charged separately?
Some clinics include a test patch in the consultation or in a course, while others list it as its own small item. A test patch treats a hidden area and is checked several days later, so it also takes up time on a short trip. If your skin darkens easily, the extra cost and visit are usually worth it. Confirm in writing whether the patch is deducted from the full session.
When is VAT added to a laser bill in Korea?
VAT is added when you pay, at 10% on top of the menu price, which is normally written before tax. This applies to toning, spot work, resurfacing and most add-ons. When collecting quotes, check that each figure is shown on the same before-tax basis. The receipt usually lists the base amount and the tax on separate lines. Keep it if you may need records of the treatment later.
Do aftercare creams after a laser cost extra?
Basic soothing and sunscreen are often included, while take-home brightening creams are usually charged separately. Creams matter most when a treated patch darkens, which is a known effect of pigment lasers on skin that marks easily. Ask whether the quote includes the first tube and whether refills are charged. Buying it before you fly home saves trying to source the same product abroad.
Is it cheaper to treat redness and spots in the same visit?
Combining them in one visit can lower the total when a clinic bundles both, but it depends on the skin being calm enough for two lasers. Some doctors prefer to treat redness first and pigment later to limit irritation. Ask whether a combined package exists and whether the sequence changes the price. Separate quotes for each concern make the comparison clearer.