INDEX / TRAVEL GUIDE
Your Seoul beauty trip, planned
From first message to flight home — the realistic timeline, paperwork and recovery, demystified.
Step by step
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Day 1
Consultation day
Arrive, settle in, and book a consultation. Most Gangnam clinics offer free or low-cost English consultations.
2
Day 2
Procedure day
Skin Botox, laser, or filler typically done in under an hour. Light downtime.
3
Day 3–4
Recovery & skincare shopping
Rest, hydrate, and explore Myeongdong/Olive Young for your K-beauty haul.
Good to know
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Best season
Spring (Apr–Jun) and autumn (Sep–Nov) — mild weather for recovery.
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Budget
Plan USD 1,500–4,000 including a mid-range procedure and 5 nights.
See the full cost guide
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What it really costs
Average prices in Seoul vs. the US and Japan, in USD. Seoul consistently runs 60–75% lower for the same treatments.
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vs. US prices
Procedure
Seoul
USA
Japan
You save
Skin Botox
$110
$450
$300
−75%
Laser toning
$110
$350
$250
−69%
Filler (1cc)
$400
$800
$600
−50%
Indicative averages in USD for comparison; actual prices vary by clinic and case. Updated 2025.