A Seoul laser skin clinic usually softens a surgical scar with a fractional CO2 laser working at 10,600 nm, and the date of the operation counts as much as the machine. A 2018 prospective study gave women up to three facial CO2 sessions a month apart and found mostly mild change, a fair guide to realistic expectations. Bring that date, the incision site and your flight home to the first visit.
Clinics in Myeongdong
5 aesthetic clinics in Myeongdong
| # | Clinic | Devices & products | Area | Languages | Listed price | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summit Clinic | Rejuran Healer · PicoSure · Restylane · Ultherapy Prime | Gwanghwamun Station | - | - | 5.0 (157) |
| 2 | RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong | Ultherapy Prime · Thermage FLX · Rejuran Healer · PicoSure | Myeongdong Station | English · 中文 · 日本語 · Español | ₩9,900 | 4.9 (1,091) |
| 3 | Kind Global Clinic | Ultherapy Prime · Thermage FLX · Rejuran Healer · PicoSure | Euljiro-ipgu Station | English · 日本語 · 中文 · Español | ₩89,000 | 4.9 (359) |
| 4 | Beauty Lounge Clinic Myeongdong | Potenza · Ultherapy · Thermage FLX | Toegye-ro | - | - | 4.9 (534) |
| 5 | Muse Clinic Myeongdong | Rejuran Healer · PicoSure · Juvederm | Myeong-dong | - | - | 4.6 (285) |
11. Summit Clinic
★ 5.0157 Google reviewsSummit Clinic runs a skin and aesthetic clinic a 3-minute walk from Gwanghwamun Station Exit 5; its Google rating is 5.0 from 157 reviews. Its main treatments are RF lifting, skin boosters and laser toning.
Gwanghwamun skin clinic for lifting, lasers and skin boosters
- Lifting devices
- Laser & pigment
- Warm beige lounge
- The site runs in Korean, English and Chinese, with WhatsApp, LINE, WeChat and KakaoTalk contact.
- The clinic opens weekdays 10:30 to 20:30 with no lunch break, and Saturdays 10:00 to 17:00.
Lifting and skin booster plans · Weekday evening appointments
- Location
- Gwanghwamun Station Exit 5, 3 min walk
22. RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.91,091 Google reviewsRE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong is near Myeongdong Station, a skin and aesthetic clinic with a 4.9 average from 1,091 Google reviews. It focuses on HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox. It consults in English, Chinese, Japanese and Spanish; listed prices start at ₩9,900 + VAT.
Myeongdong flagship for lifting, glass skin and stem cell
- Flagship space
- Open every day
- Six languages
- Lifting choices include Ultherapy Prime, Thermage FLX, Sofwave and Titanium Lifting, all performed by licensed physicians.
- In-house medical interpreters assist in English, Japanese, Spanish, Thai and both Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
Sunday appointments · Glass skin booster programs
- Location
- Myeongdong Station (Line 4) / Euljiro-ipgu Station (Line 2)
- Languages
- English · 中文 · 日本語 · Español
- Listed price
- From ₩9,900 + VAT
33. Kind Global Clinic
★ 4.9359 Google reviewsKind Global Clinic is a skin and aesthetic clinic by Euljiro-ipgu Station Exit 6, rated 4.9 from 359 Google reviews. HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox lead its menu. It consults in English, Japanese, Chinese and Spanish; its listed prices start from ₩89,000 + VAT.
Boutique Myeongdong clinic with co-director-led treatment
- Boutique clinic
- One private floor
- Director-performed care
- A free pre-consultation runs on WhatsApp or LINE, where you send photos and receive a treatment plan.
- Every procedure is performed personally by one of the clinic's co-directors, with no handoff.
Planning treatment before flying in · Weekend or holiday appointments
- 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 ₩89,000 + VAT
4. Beauty Lounge Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.9534 Google reviewsBeauty Lounge Clinic Myeongdong sits in Toegye-ro, a skin and aesthetic clinic that holds a 4.9 Google rating across 534 reviews. Its main treatments are Botox, fillers and skin boosters.
Myeongdong skin clinic for lifting, boosters and injectables
- Lifting devices
- Boosters & fillers
- Open weekends
- The website is offered in Korean, English, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese.
- The clinic opens Monday to Friday 10:00 to 20:00 and on Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 to 17:00.
Weekend clinic visits · Lip and under-eye filler
- Location
- Toegye-ro
5. Muse Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.6285 Google reviewsMuse Clinic Myeongdong runs a skin and aesthetic clinic in Myeong-dong; its Google rating is 4.6 from 285 reviews. It focuses on Ultherapy, HIFU lifting and RF lifting.
Myeongdong network clinic for toning, Botox and fillers
- Network clinic
- Everyday treatments
- Near Myeongdong Station
- The site runs in Korean, Japanese, English and two Chinese scripts, with online booking and package-balance checks.
- It opens weekdays 10:00 to 20:00, and Saturdays and Sundays 09:00 to 15:00.
Early weekend appointments · Repeat visits on prepaid packages
- Location
- Myeong-dong
Prices
Aesthetic clinics cost in Myeongdong
Prices below come from the listed clinics' own price lists, before VAT. 10% VAT is added at payment.
Wrinkle Botox 1 Area (Domestic)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $7₩9,900 + VATCompare clinicsMasseter (Jaw) Botox 50U (Domestic)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $14₩19,000 + VATCompare clinicsSkin Botox 1cc (Domestic)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $21₩29,000 + VATCompare clinicsWrinkle Botox 1 Area (Domestic Premium, Nabota)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $28₩39,000 + VATCompare clinicsWrinkle Botox 1 Area (Xeomin)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $57₩79,000 + VATCompare clinicsPicotoning
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $65–$94₩89,000–₩129,000 + VATCompare clinicsJuvelook
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $65–$284₩89,000–₩390,000 + VATCompare clinicsGenesis Toning 1 Session
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $73₩100,000 + VATCompare clinicsGuide
Does the age of a scar change what the laser can do?
Yes, and more than most visitors expect. A line that is a few weeks old is still remodeling, so heat delivered in tiny columns can steer how the collagen settles. A scar that has sat unchanged for many months is a finished structure, and a laser has less to redirect.
That does not mean an older line is a lost cause. It means the doctor may suggest more sessions, a different setting or a second method, and should say plainly that change may be modest. Results vary from person to person.
Guide
What a 2018 fractional CO2 study measured
Yalici-Armagan and Elcin, in a 2018 prospective study in the Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, treated 29 women seeking facial rejuvenation with ablative fractional CO2. Each had up to three sessions spaced one month apart, and doctors scored seven signs of facial aging before and after the course.
The mean score fell from 11.24 to 10.51, a statistically significant but modest shift. In the Yalici-Armagan study, the decrease was mild in 18 women (62.1%) and moderate in only one (3.4%); nobody reached significant or perfect improvement, and skin tone was the only single category that changed significantly. Participants also rated themselves three years after the last session. The study looked at aging facial skin, so it does not settle timing questions, but it is a fair reminder that a short course of this laser tends to bring gradual, mild change.
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Lining up an operation, a laser course and a flight
Where and when the operation happened decides how a trip to Seoul can fit. The rows below are planning notes, not medical rules; the treating doctor confirms timing after seeing the wound.
| Your situation | How timing usually plays out | What to raise at the visit |
|---|---|---|
| Operation done in Seoul during a long stay | An early first session may fall inside the same stay | Whether the surgeon and the laser doctor share notes |
| Operation at home a few weeks before the trip | The visit may land inside the early window if the wound has closed | Photos from the first week and the stitch removal date |
| Scar older than three months | A short CO2 course often brings mild change, so more sessions may be discussed | Other methods and a realistic number of sessions |
| Stitches, scabs or an open spot remain | Laser is normally postponed until the skin is closed | When to return and how to protect the line meanwhile |
Guide
Scars a laser doctor tends to delay or decline
A careful assessment turns some cases away for now. Expect a pause when the line is red, swollen, weeping or warm, when the skin around it is freshly tanned, or during pregnancy. A raised scar that keeps growing and itching is usually sent back to the operating surgeon first, because a laser plan built for flat lines does not suit it.
Deeper skin tones can darken for a while after ablative heat, so many doctors start with gentler density and test a small area. Ask how they would handle that before numbing begins.
Guide
What to hand the doctor before the first pulse
A short folder saves a rushed consultation and lets the doctor judge timing on facts rather than memory.
- The exact operation date and the procedure name
- Any notes from the surgeon about stitches or wound healing
- Dated photos of the line from the first weeks
- Tapes, gels or creams you have been using on it
- Your return flight date, so crusting days fit before boarding
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Fractional carbon dioxide laser for facial rejuvenation: A prospective study to evaluate the efficacy and the safetyJournal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy · 2018 · doi:10.1080/14764172.2017.1358453
In 29 women given up to three monthly fractional CO2 sessions, the mean facial aging score fell from 11.24 to 10.51; improvement was mild in 62.1% and moderate in 3.4%.
FAQ
Questions about aesthetic clinics in Myeongdong
Which clinics offer Aesthetic clinics in Myeongdong?
Clinics offering Aesthetic clinics in Myeongdong include Summit Clinic (Gwanghwamun Station), RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong (Myeongdong Station), Kind Global Clinic (Euljiro-ipgu Station), Beauty Lounge Clinic Myeongdong (Toegye-ro) and Muse Clinic Myeongdong (Myeong-dong). Each lists Aesthetic clinics on its own menu; message the clinic directly to confirm the doctor, product and current price.
Can a laser session go ahead while my stitches are still in?
Usually not; the line needs to be closed and the stitches out before fractional heat is applied. Laser columns break the surface, so an open wound adds infection and healing risk. The doctor checks the incision first and may set a date a little later in your stay. If the timing slips past your trip, ask for written settings so a doctor at home can continue the plan with the same device class.
Is an old surgical scar still worth treating with fractional CO2?
It can be, but expectations should be lower than for a fresh line. As a reference point, a 2018 study of facial CO2 resurfacing found that up to three monthly sessions brought mild change in 62.1% of women and moderate change in only 3.4%. A doctor may suggest extra sessions or pair the laser with another method. Ask what change they would call realistic for your scar, and whether they would advise waiting or skipping it.
How does it feel when a scar is lasered, and is the skin numbed first?
Most people describe heat and sharp snapping, and numbing cream is commonly applied beforehand. The small area of a surgical line means the firing part is often brief. Sensation differs by site; thin skin near bone tends to feel stronger. Tell the doctor if you react to topical anesthetics, and ask how long the cream needs to sit, since that waiting time is part of the appointment.
How many days of crusting should I leave before my flight home?
Leave several days, because fine crusting and pinkness follow ablative fractional heat. The exact span depends on depth, density and the site of the scar. Many visitors book the session early in the stay so the surface has started to settle before boarding. Pack gentle cleanser, the aftercare ointment the clinic gives you and sun protection for the line, and ask what changes would mean you should call.
Should the surgeon who operated agree before I book laser in Seoul?
It is sensible to tell them, especially when the operation was recent or involved deeper layers. The surgeon knows how the wound was closed and can flag reasons to wait. Some visitors bring a short note; others share dated photos instead. A Seoul laser skin clinic can still decide on its own assessment, but a second opinion from the person who made the incision reduces surprises.
Can laser on a scar leave a darker mark on deeper skin tones?
Yes, temporary darkening after ablative heat is a known risk, more often in deeper skin tones. It usually fades over weeks to months, though the pace varies. Doctors reduce the chance with lower density, longer gaps between sessions and strict sun protection afterward. Ask whether a small test spot makes sense, and avoid tanning in the weeks before and after treatment.