Laser treatment price in Korea is set per session, per course or per lesion, and the listed options start from ₩79,000 before VAT. A single toning session covers the whole face at a low setting, while courses bundle five or ten visits spaced a week or two apart. Spot removal is often charged per mark or per facial area, and fractional resurfacing is usually billed per session for a set zone. The table below gathers current prices from 9 clinics, all shown before tax, and 10% VAT is added at payment. To compare fairly, line up the same wavelength, the same area and the same number of sessions.
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. $72–$109₩99,000–₩150,000 + VATCompare clinicsLaser Toning
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $73₩100,000 + VATCompare clinicsExcel V (laser only, skincare not included)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $109₩150,000 + VATCompare clinicsOxygen toning
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $182₩250,000 + VATCompare clinicsPotenza RF Microneedling (standard tip)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $182₩250,000 + VATCompare clinicsPrice factors
What changes the price
- Laser type and wavelength: low-fluence 1064 nm toning, a 532 nm spot laser and a fractional resurfacing laser are separate line items, each with its own rate.
- Billing unit: toning is quoted per session or as a course, spot work per lesion, per cluster or per full face, and fractional work per treated zone.
- Number of sessions: a course lowers the cost of each visit compared with single sessions, but only helps if you can return for the remaining visits.
- Size of the area: full face, cheeks only, neck or the backs of the hands change the time on the device and the quote.
- Spot count and type: a handful of small freckles costs less than dense sun damage, and marks that need a second wavelength add a line.
- Add-ons after the laser: soothing masks, cooling, skin boosters or a take-home soothing cream may be bundled in or charged separately.
- Who treats you: some clinics list a different rate when the doctor fires the laser personally rather than supervising a trained staff member.
- VAT: listed prices are before tax, and 10% VAT is added when you pay.
Compare
How the options compare
| Option | What is covered | Who it suits | What to ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single toning session | One full-face pass at a low setting | First-timers checking how their skin reacts | Wavelength, number of passes and whether soothing care is included |
| Toning course | Five or ten sessions spaced one to two weeks apart | Repeat visitors or residents treating diffuse tone | How long the course stays valid and whether unused visits are refundable |
| Spot removal by lesion | Individual freckles or sun spots, priced per mark | People with a few clearly defined spots | How lesions are counted and whether a follow-up pass is included |
| Spot removal by area | All visible spots across the face or one zone | Dense freckling or widespread sun damage | Which marks are excluded and how many visits are expected |
| Fractional session | One resurfacing pass over a set zone | Texture or shallow scars, with a week free for crusting | Depth or density used, numbing time and expected downtime |
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Comparison of Q‐switched Nd: YAG laser and fractional carbon dioxide laser for the treatment of solar lentigines in AsiansLasers in Surgery and Medicine · 2016 · doi:10.1002/lsm.22472
In 25 Thai patients with skin phototype III to IV, a single session of 532 nm Q-switched Nd:YAG improved solar lentigines more than fractional CO2 laser at 6 and 12 weeks, with no significant difference in post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
FAQ
Questions about Laser toning in Korea
Are laser prices on clinic menus shown with tax?
Menu prices for laser work in Korean aesthetic clinics are normally written before tax, and 10% VAT is added at the counter. This applies to toning, spot removal and fractional sessions alike. When you collect quotes, ask each clinic to confirm the figure is before VAT so you are comparing on the same basis. Payment receipts usually show the base amount and the tax on separate lines.
What does a typical laser quote include?
Most quotes cover the consultation, the laser pass itself and a short soothing step such as a cooling mask. Numbing cream, take-home soothing creams, sunscreen samples and extra treatments like a skin booster vary from clinic to clinic. Ask for an itemized list before the session starts. That way you can see whether a lower figure leaves out something another clinic includes, such as a follow-up check for spot work.
How do I compare laser quotes from two clinics?
Compare the same wavelength, area and session count side by side, not just the total. A course of ten toning sessions cannot be judged against a single spot session. Write down the laser type, billing unit, number of visits, spacing and add-ons for each quote. If one clinic suggests a different laser for the same concern, ask why, because a cheaper option may need more visits to reach a similar result.
Why do laser prices differ so much between clinics?
Prices differ because of the device, the billing unit, who performs the session and what is bundled in. Clinics also set their own rates for courses and per-lesion work. The 2016 split-lesion trial by Vachiramon and colleagues in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine found a 532 nm Q-switched laser lightened sun spots more than a fractional CO2 laser after one session, so the chosen laser shapes how many visits you pay for.
Can I pay for a laser course and finish it on a later trip?
Many clinics sell courses that can be used over several months, but the rules differ. Ask how long unused sessions stay valid, whether they can be transferred and what happens to the balance if you cannot return. Keep a written record of the settings used at each visit. For a short stay, paying per session is often simpler than committing to a long course you may not finish.
Does the price change if more spots need treatment than expected?
It can, especially when spot work is billed per lesion rather than per area. Some marks that look like freckles turn out to be melasma or deeper pigment that needs a different laser. Ask the doctor to count and mark the spots before the session and confirm the final figure in writing. If many lesions are involved, an area-based option may be easier to budget for than paying for each mark.
How do clinics usually take payment for laser work?
Most clinics accept international credit and debit cards, and many also take cash, with payment made on the day of treatment. Some ask for a deposit when you book a course. Bring the card you plan to use and check with your bank about overseas charges. Ask for an itemized receipt showing each laser line and the VAT, which is useful if you need records later.