The Korea Botox price is set per treated area or per unit, with listed treatments starting from ₩9,900 before VAT. A typical single-area package covers one zone such as the forehead, the frown lines between the brows or the crow's feet, and includes the consultation, marking and injection. Larger zones such as the jaw or shoulders use more units and are quoted separately. The toxin brand is the other big variable: imported products are usually listed above Korean ones. The table below shows current listed prices from 10 clinics, all before VAT, and 10% VAT is added at payment.
Prices
Botox cost in Gangnam
Prices below come from the listed clinics' own price lists, before VAT. 10% VAT is added at payment.
Botox · 50 units
Range across 2 listed clinics · approx. $21–$109₩29,000–₩150,000 + 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 Wrinkle 1 Area (Korean-made)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $13₩18,000 + 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 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 clinicsBotox Wrinkle 3 Areas (Korean-made)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $36₩49,000 + VATCompare clinicsPrice factors
What changes the price
- Toxin brand: imported Botox from Allergan and Xeomin from Merz usually sit above Korean brands such as Nabota, Coretox and other domestic toxins, so the same area can have two or three price lines.
- Units per area: lines between the brows need far fewer units than a masseter or shoulder muscle, and the botox cost in Korea follows that dose rather than the time spent.
- Number of areas: combining forehead, frown lines and crow's feet is often listed as an upper-face package, which costs less than booking each zone alone.
- Injection technique: larger muscles may be treated on a mapped pattern of points; a 2024 randomized trial by Wang and colleagues in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reported better results for trapezius treatment when points followed the nerve distribution, so ask how the doses are placed.
- Who injects: some menus distinguish treatment by a specific doctor, which can change the listed price.
- What the package includes: check whether a two-week review or a small top-up is included, or charged as a new session.
- VAT: listed menus are shown before VAT, and 10% VAT is added at payment, so a quote and the final bill differ by that amount.
- Repeat schedule: effects on lines fade over three to four months, so the yearly cost of botox in Korea depends on how often you return.
Compare
How the options compare
| Option | Area covered | Who it suits | What to ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single area, Korean brand | One zone such as the frown lines | First-timers testing the effect on a budget | Which brand, how many units |
| Single area, imported brand | One zone with a named imported toxin | People who have used that brand before | See the sealed vial and its label |
| Upper-face package | Forehead, frown lines and crow's feet | Visitors treating several lines at once | Units per zone, not only the total |
| Large-muscle dose | Jaw, shoulders or calves | People slimming a working muscle | Total units and a follow-up plan |
| Sweat treatment | Underarms | People with heavy underarm sweating | Units per side and expected duration |
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Nerve Distribution Method is Superior to the Conventional Method in BoNT-A Treatment of Trapezius Hypertrophy: A Randomized Controlled TrialAesthetic Plastic Surgery · 2024 · doi:10.1007/s00266-023-03662-y
A randomized controlled trial in trapezius hypertrophy that reported better outcomes when botulinum toxin injection points were placed according to nerve distribution rather than by the conventional method.
FAQ
Questions about Botox in Gangnam
Are listed toxin prices shown before or after VAT?
Menus at clinics in Korea list prices before VAT, and 10% VAT is added when you pay. This applies to aesthetic treatments such as toxin, so the final bill is the listed amount plus that tax. Some clinics show the VAT-added total on the receipt only. When comparing quotes, put them all on the same basis before deciding which one fits your budget.
What does a single toxin session usually include?
A standard session usually includes a short consultation, marking of the injection points and the injections themselves. Numbing cream is often offered for sensitive areas, and ice is applied afterwards. A two-week review or small top-up may or may not be part of the package. Ask the clinic to write down what is included so there are no surprise charges at the desk.
Why do two clinics quote different amounts for the same area?
Quotes for the same area differ mainly because of the toxin brand and the number of units used. One clinic may assume a lighter dose for a natural look, another a stronger one for longer effect. Who injects and what the package includes also change the figure, which is why a South Korea Botox cost seen online can differ from the one written at the desk. Ask each clinic for brand and units per area so the comparison is like for like.
How should I compare quotes from several clinics?
Compare quotes by writing down brand, units per area, inclusions and whether the price is before VAT. A package name such as upper face can mean different zones at different clinics. Checking the botox price in Korea line by line in this way usually explains most of the gap. Keep the written quote, because it is also useful when planning a repeat session at home.
How do people usually pay at the clinic?
Most clinics accept major international credit cards as well as cash, and some take mobile payment apps used by visitors. Payment is normally made at the reception on the day of treatment, after the consultation confirms the plan. A deposit may be requested for a booked slot. Ask in advance which methods are accepted, and check the receipt for the VAT line.
How often will I need to repeat treatment, and does that change the cost?
For expression lines, most people repeat treatment every three to four months, as the effect fades gradually. Jaw slimming often lasts somewhat longer once the muscle has reduced in size. A yearly Korea Botox cost therefore depends on how many areas you treat and how often you return. Results vary from person to person, so ask the doctor what interval they expect for you.
Is a lower listed price a warning sign?
A lower listed price is not a warning sign on its own, because Korean toxin brands are priced below imported ones. What matters is whether the clinic names the brand, states the units and shows the sealed vial. A quote with no brand or no unit count is harder to judge. Ask those questions first, then compare the botox seoul price against what is actually injected.
Can I get a quote before travelling?
Many clinics will give an estimate before you travel if you name the areas and say whether you prefer an imported or Korean brand. The final plan is confirmed in person after the doctor sees how your muscles move, so the dose and price can change. Use the clinic cards on this page to compare listed prices, then confirm the details on the day.