Clogged pores and blackheads
Usually discussedAqua peel
TREATMENT GUIDE · Acne, peels and care
Clinic peels and facials in Korea: the easy, no-downtime way to start
Korean clinics offer aqua peels, chemical peels, LDM ultrasound and hydrating or calming care that refresh skin with little or no downtime. They are a gentle first visit, and they pair well with lasers and boosters. Seoul price: $30–$55.
- Seoul price
- $30–$55
- Sessions
- One session works on its own; many book a series
- First days
- Usually nothing visible.
- In Korean
- 필·관리
START WITH THE CONCERN
Which one is for what you actually want?
Most people arrive with a product name from social media. The doctors we work with start from the concern instead, and sometimes the answer is a different treatment, or none.
Dull skin and uneven texture
Usually discussedMilk or black peel
Irritated, sensitive skin
Usually discussedCalming care or LDM
Lasting glow
Usually discussedA skin booster
NotA facial alone
A starting point for your consultation, not a diagnosis. Your doctor decides what suits your skin.
PRICES
What Seoul clinics charge
Aqua peelper session
$30–$30
Milk peelper session
$35–$35
Black peelper session
$50–$50
LDM (ultrasound)per session
$50–$55
Hydrating, calming or brightening careper session
$30–$40
List prices from partner clinics, pending their final confirmation. Converted at about ₩1,400 to the dollar. Ask whether 10% VAT is included. Since January 2026 foreign patients can no longer claim a VAT refund on cosmetic treatment.
BEFORE AND AFTER
Real patients, with the clinic named
Read this first: every pair below was photographed on one day. The “after” is minutes after treatment. For injected volume that is the result. For devices, lasers and botox it is not; the label on each photo says which.
Before
After · same dayNot retouched: both halves resized identically, nothing else. Close-cropped by the clinic. Individual cases; results vary between people.
RECOVERY AND YOUR FLIGHT
What the days after look like
- Day 0
Usually nothing visible. Peels can leave light redness for an hour or two.
- Day 1–5
After a stronger peel, some light flaking. Moisturise and use sunscreen.
- Week 1–2
Skin feels smoother. Results fade without repeat care.
HONESTLY
When we would tell you not to book it
- You booked a facial expecting glass skin. That usually needs a booster.
- You are on retinoids or have a sunburn. Mention it; a peel may need to wait.
- You have active cold sores or infection on the face.
HOW WE CHOOSE YOUR CLINIC
We vet the clinics first.
Then we match you to the doctor.
Seoul has hundreds of clinics selling Clinic peels and facials. We work with a short list that meets five conditions, and introduce you to the one or two doctors who fit your concern, your dates and your budget.
- 01
The consulting doctor is the treating doctor
We ask every clinic who actually holds the needle. A clinic that hands you to someone else after the consultation does not make our list.
- 02
Product, device and dose are named
“Premium booster” is not an answer. We only work with clinics that tell you the brand, the volume and the machine before you sit in the chair.
- 03
A written quote, per unit or per cc
So you can compare two clinics on the same scope rather than two totals that measure different things.
- 04
A doctor willing to say “not this”
We listen for it in consultations we sit in on. A clinic that agrees to everything is selling, not advising.
- 05
Someone to contact after you fly home
A named contact and channel for follow-up questions, agreed before treatment rather than discovered after.
Doctors we can introduce you to for Clinic peels and facials
Dr. Park Hyung-kwon
LUNN Dermatology Clinic, Cheongdam · 박형권 원장
- Board-certified dermatologistchecked by us
- Single-doctor clinic: same doctor at consultation and treatmentchecked by us
- Every device and product named on the clinic’s own sitechecked by us
- Non-surgical only: injectables, devices, laserschecked by us
We introducePeople who want one doctor from start to finish, and who would rather hear which product and how much before anything is done.
Partner doctor profile
Photo, board, case focus and languages, added once consent is confirmed.
Partner doctor profile
Photo, board, case focus and languages, added once consent is confirmed.
We do not publish a ranking, and placement is not for sale. If a clinic pays us a referral fee, we tell you before you book. Medical decisions stay with your doctor.
HOW IT WORKS
From your brief to the consultation room
- 01
Your brief
Your concern, what you want to keep, your dates and your budget. No photo required.
- 02
Two or three doctors
From clinics we have already vetted, chosen for your concern and your timeline, not whoever pays most.
- 03
Written quotes, side by side
Same scope, per unit or per cc, with anything not included listed.
- 04
With you on the day
An interpreter in the consultation room, and the option to walk away.
- 05
After you fly home
We stay the contact for practical questions. Medical follow-up stays with your doctor.
Start my briefFree to start. You can stop at any step.
QUESTIONS PEOPLE ACTUALLY ASK
Clinic peels and facials: the short answers
How much is an aqua peel in Korea?
About $30 per session in Seoul. A milk peel is about $35, a black peel about $50 and LDM about $50–$55.
Can I do it right before an event?
A gentle aqua peel or calming care, yes. Leave a few days after a stronger peel in case of flaking.
What is LDM?
A gentle ultrasound treatment often used to calm and hydrate skin, commonly added after lasers.
Should I combine it with a laser?
Often it helps. A peel before a laser cleans the skin, and calming care after helps it settle. Ask the doctor about order.
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