Choosing well
What to ask a Seoul clinic before booking: questions you can copy and send
Send every clinic on your shortlist the same short set of questions before you book, and compare the written answers. Clear answers about who treats you, what product or device is used, what the quote includes and who helps after you leave tell you more than photos or ratings.
What readers ask
“I have five clinics saved. How do I choose between them?”
“What should I ask without sounding rude?”
Which questions should you send to every clinic?
- 01
1. Treating doctor
Which doctor will do my treatment, and is it the doctor I will consult?
- 02
2. Product or device
Which brand and amount (units, cc or shots) do you plan for me?
- 03
3. Written quote
Can you send an itemised written quote, and is VAT included?
- 04
4. Language
Who will interpret during the consultation and treatment?
- 05
5. Downtime
What will my face look like the next day, and when can I fly?
- 06
6. Aftercare
Who do I contact after I leave Korea, and how?
How do you compare the answers?
| Question | Clear answer | Vague answer |
|---|---|---|
| Treating doctor | A named doctor | 'Our specialist team' |
| Product or device | Brand and amount | 'Premium product' |
| Quote | Itemised, VAT stated | One total, decided on the day |
| Aftercare | Named contact and channel | 'Contact us any time' |
What answers should make you pause?
- The price or amount will only be decided after you arrive.
- Nobody can say which doctor will treat you.
- A discount that only applies if you decide today.
- No answer about contact after you fly home.
None of these alone proves a clinic is bad. Together they mean you will make decisions on the day with less information, which is exactly what a short trip makes hard.
Prefer not to message five clinics yourself? We send these questions and return the written answers.
Contact COMEDIGeneral information, not medical advice. Your doctor decides what suits you.
Quick answers
What should I ask a Korean clinic before booking?
Ask who will treat you, which product or device and how much, for an itemised written quote with VAT stated, who will interpret, the expected downtime, and who to contact after you leave Korea.
How do I compare Seoul clinics for a treatment?
Send each clinic the same questions and compare the written answers. Named doctors, stated amounts and itemised quotes make comparison possible.
Is it normal to ask a Seoul clinic for a written quote?
Yes. Clinics used to international patients routinely send itemised quotes before you travel.
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