Botox in Korea is an injection of botulinum toxin that relaxes the small facial muscles behind frown lines, forehead lines and crow's feet, so the skin above them creases less. For visitors staying in Myeongdong, the appointment fits into an ordinary shopping day: numbing cream or ice takes a few minutes, injecting takes roughly 10 to 20 minutes, and most people walk out with only pinpoint marks. The effect starts after a few days and settles by about two weeks, and flying home the next day is generally fine. Clinics charge per area or per unit, by brand, before VAT. This page compares local clinics and their listed prices.
Clinics in Myeongdong
10 clinics for Botox and fillers in Myeongdong
Short answer: for Botox and fillers in Myeongdong, the 10 clinics compared on this page are Renewme Skin Clinic Dongdaemun, Tone's Clinic Myeongdong, Lienjang Myeongdong Aesthetic Clinic, Beauty Z Skin Clinic Myeongdong, iD Clinic Myeongdong, Heyday Clinic Myeongdong, Muse Clinic Myeongdong, Toxnfill Clinic Myeongdong, Beauty Lounge Clinic Myeongdong and UPIC Clinic Myeongdong. Listed Botox and fillers prices at these clinics start from ₩35,000 before VAT.
1. Renewme Skin Clinic Dongdaemun
★ 4.8247 Google reviewsSkin and aesthetic clinic in Eulji-ro offering laser toning and Ultherapy
Renewme Skin Clinic Dongdaemun, a skin and aesthetic clinic in Eulji-ro, mainly offers laser toning, Ultherapy and Thermage; Botox and fillers is on the menu too.
- Laser toning
- Ultherapy
- Thermage
- Tone and pigmentation concerns
- People looking at non-surgical lifting
- Location
- Eulji-ro
- Listed price
- From ₩35,000 + VAT
2. Tone's Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.9388 Google reviewsSkin and aesthetic clinic in Myeong-dong offering Ultherapy and Thermage
Tone's Clinic Myeongdong, a skin and aesthetic clinic in Myeong-dong, mainly offers Ultherapy, Thermage and RF lifting; Botox and fillers is on the menu too.
- Ultherapy
- Thermage
- RF lifting
- People looking at non-surgical lifting
- Wrinkle or jawline toxin
- Location
- Myeong-dong
3. Lienjang Myeongdong Aesthetic Clinic
★ 4.6667 Google reviewsSkin and aesthetic clinic in Myeongdong-gil offering Ultherapy and Thermage
Lienjang Myeongdong Aesthetic Clinic, a skin and aesthetic clinic in Myeongdong-gil, mainly offers Ultherapy, Thermage and Sofwave; Botox and fillers is on the menu too.
- Ultherapy
- Thermage
- Sofwave
- People looking at non-surgical lifting
- Thread lifting
- Location
- Myeongdong-gil
4. Beauty Z Skin Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.8167 Google reviewsSkin and aesthetic clinic near Myeongdong, with Botox and fillers and Botox on its menu
Beauty Z Skin Clinic Myeongdong is a skin and aesthetic clinic in Myeongdong. Botox and fillers is one of its main treatments, alongside Botox, Ultherapy and Thermage.
- Botox and fillers
- Botox
- Ultherapy
- Wrinkle or jawline toxin
- People looking at non-surgical lifting
- Location
- Myeongdong
5. iD Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.8396 Google reviewsSkin and aesthetic clinic in Namdaemun-ro offering Ultherapy and Thermage
ID Clinic Myeongdong, a skin and aesthetic clinic in Namdaemun-ro, mainly offers Ultherapy, Thermage and HIFU lifting; Botox and fillers is on the menu too.
- Ultherapy
- Thermage
- HIFU lifting
- People looking at non-surgical lifting
- Thread lifting
- Location
- Namdaemun-ro
- Listed price
- From ₩40,000 + VAT
6. Heyday Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.91,417 Google reviewsSkin and aesthetic clinic near Myeong-dong, with Ultherapy and Thermage on its menu
Heyday Clinic Myeongdong is a skin and aesthetic clinic in Myeong-dong.
- Location
- Myeong-dong
7. Muse Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.6285 Google reviewsMyeong-dong skin and aesthetic clinic listing Botox and fillers and Ultherapy
At Muse Clinic Myeongdong in Myeong-dong, Botox and fillers sits with Ultherapy, HIFU lifting and RF lifting among the treatments it focuses on.
- Location
- Myeong-dong
8. Toxnfill Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.71,273 Google reviewsSkin and aesthetic clinic near Namdaemun-ro, with Botox and fillers and Botox on its menu
Toxnfill Clinic Myeongdong is a skin and aesthetic clinic in Namdaemun-ro.
- Location
- Namdaemun-ro
9. Beauty Lounge Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.9534 Google reviewsSkin and aesthetic clinic near Toegye-ro, with Botox and fillers and Botox on its menu
Beauty Lounge Clinic Myeongdong is a skin and aesthetic clinic in Toegye-ro.
- Location
- Toegye-ro
10. UPIC Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.9707 Google reviewsMyeong-dong skin and aesthetic clinic listing Ultherapy and Thermage
At UPIC Clinic Myeongdong in Myeong-dong, the menu centres on Ultherapy, Thermage and RF lifting, with Botox and fillers also available.
- Location
- Myeong-dong
Prices
Botox and fillers cost in Myeongdong
Prices below come from the listed clinics' own price lists, before VAT. 10% VAT is added at payment.
Botox 1 Area (Korean) — forehead/glabella/crow's feet etc.
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $25₩35,000 + VATCompare clinicsBotox Wrinkle 1 Area (Coretox)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $29₩40,000 + VATCompare clinicsBotox Jaw 50 Units (Coretox)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $36₩49,000 + VATCompare clinicsBotox 1 Area (German)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $51₩70,000 + VATCompare clinicsBotox 1 Area (US)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $58₩80,000 + VATCompare clinicsBotox Wrinkle 1 Area (Allergan)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $65₩90,000 + VATCompare clinicsBotox Jaw 50 Units (Xeomin)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $73₩100,000 + VATCompare clinicsKorean Filler 1cc (Neuramis)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $87₩120,000 + VATCompare clinicsIs it for you?
Who Botox and fillers in Myeongdong suits, and who should wait
Toxin is aimed at lines made by movement: the vertical marks between the brows, horizontal forehead creases and the fan at the outer eye when you smile. It suits people who see those lines more each year and want them softer without changing the shape of the face. It also works for travelers who want a short procedure that leaves little trace before evening plans in the city.
It is not a volume treatment. A hollow under the eye, a deep fold from nose to mouth or loose skin along the jaw will not lift with toxin, and dull or uneven skin tone needs a different approach. Etched lines that stay visible when the face is completely still often improve only partly.
Usually a good fit
- Frown or forehead lines that deepen with expression
- Crow's feet that show when smiling
- A first-time patient wanting a short, low-downtime step
- Repeat patients who know their usual brand and dose
May be better to wait
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Infection, rash or open skin on the area
- Myasthenia gravis or other neuromuscular disorders
- Sagging or volume loss that needs filler or surgery
How it works
How a Botox and fillers session runs
Botulinum toxin type A blocks the release of acetylcholine at the nerve ending, so the muscle receives a weaker signal and contracts less. The effect is local and temporary: new nerve endings sprout over the following months and movement returns. In Korea the dose is written in units, and the unit count per zone, together with the brand, is what sets the line on a quote.
Korean menus usually separate imported products, such as Botox by Allergan and Xeomin by Merz, from Korean-made toxins such as Nabota by Daewoong, sold in the United States as Jeuveau, and Coretox by Medytox. Many clinics also offer a more diluted, very superficial technique. Kandhari and colleagues, in a 2022 review in the Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, describe this microdroplet method for fine lines without a frozen look, while noting that dilution, volume and depth are still poorly standardized.
Toxin is also used along the jaw, and a 2023 review by Wu and colleagues in Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum points out that this use is common in Asia but not officially approved anywhere. Delivery matters too: Mahmoud and colleagues reported in Dermatologic Surgery in 2015 that toxin simply placed on intact skin does not work, and only had an effect when applied right after an ablative fractional CO2 laser.
Assessment
The doctor watches you frown, raise the brows and smile, marks the points and confirms the brand and units per zone. About 5 to 10 minutes.
Numbing
Cleansing, then numbing cream for around 10 to 20 minutes or ice on each point. Some people skip numbing because the needle is very fine.
Injection
Small amounts go into several points per zone with a fine needle. A standard upper-face session takes roughly 10 to 20 minutes.
Soothing and instructions
Light pressure on any bleeding point, a cool pack if needed and a written aftercare sheet. You can leave straight away.
Botox and fillers compared with other options
| Point | Botulinum toxin | Hyaluronic acid filler | Microdroplet toxin |
|---|---|---|---|
| How it works | Relaxes a muscle | Adds volume | Diluted toxin placed in the skin |
| Depth | Into the muscle | Skin to deep tissue | Superficial skin layer |
| Main effect | Softer lines in motion | Fills hollows and folds | Finer surface lines and texture |
| Sensation | Quick stings | Pressure, often with lidocaine | Many tiny pricks |
| Downtime | Pinpoint marks | Swelling, possible bruising | Small bumps for a short time |
At a glance
Botox and fillers facts
| Products | Botox (Allergan), Xeomin (Merz), Nabota (Daewoong), Coretox (Medytox), other Korean-made toxins |
|---|---|
| Type | Injectable botulinum toxin type A |
| Dose unit | Units per zone, set at assessment |
| Numbing | Cream for about 10 to 20 minutes, or ice |
| Session length | About 10 to 20 minutes of injecting |
| Downtime | Pinpoint marks, an occasional small bruise |
| When results show | From a few days, settled at about two weeks |
| How long it lasts | Usually three to four months |
| Earliest flight home | Generally the next day |
Recovery
What the days after look like
Tiny raised marks fade within an hour. Stay upright for about four hours, skip face rubbing, saunas and hard exercise.
Makeup is usually fine from the next morning. A small bruise or mild headache can appear. Shopping and sightseeing continue as normal.
Lines start to soften as the muscle weakens. One side may react a little earlier than the other.
The effect has settled and symmetry can be judged. This is the usual time for a review or small top-up.
Movement gradually returns and lines reappear, at which point a repeat session can be planned.
Safety
Botox and fillers risks and limits
- Pinpoint marks, small bruises and a short headache are the most common effects.
- Uneven brows or a crooked smile if product spreads or doses differ between sides.
- A heavy brow or drooping eyelid for some weeks, which is less common and wears off.
- Rare allergic reactions and, with frequent high doses, possible loss of response over time.
- It softens lines made by movement; it does not lift sagging skin or replace lost volume.
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Microdroplet botulinum toxin: A reviewJournal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery · 2022 · Kandhari R, Kaur I, Gupta J, Al-Niaimi F · doi:10.4103/jcas.jcas_162_21
Reviews intradermal microdroplet toxin for fine lines and skin texture, noting that dilution, volume and depth are not yet standardized.
- Botulinum Toxin Type A for the Treatment of Masseter Muscle Prominence in Asian PopulationsAesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum · 2023 · Wu Y, Zeng D, Wu S · doi:10.1093/asjof/ojad005
Reviews injection technique, mechanism and safety for jaw-muscle toxin in Asian patients and notes the indication is not officially approved in any country.
- Prospective Randomized Controlled Study to Determine the Effect of Topical Application of Botulinum Toxin A for Crow's Feet After Treatment With Ablative Fractional CO2 LaserDermatologic Surgery · 2015 · Mahmoud B, Burnett C, Ozog D · doi:10.1097/01.dss.0000452642.83894.ab
In a ten-patient split-face trial, topical toxin applied right after ablative fractional CO2 laser improved crow's feet more than saline at one week and one month.
FAQ
Questions about Botox and fillers in Myeongdong
Which clinics offer Botox and fillers in Myeongdong?
Clinics offering Botox and fillers in Myeongdong include Renewme Skin Clinic Dongdaemun (Eulji-ro), Tone's Clinic Myeongdong (Myeong-dong), Lienjang Myeongdong Aesthetic Clinic (Myeongdong-gil), Beauty Z Skin Clinic Myeongdong (Myeongdong) and iD Clinic Myeongdong (Namdaemun-ro). Each lists Botox and fillers on its own menu; message the clinic directly to confirm the doctor, product and current price.
How many days before my flight should I get Botox in Korea?
Ideally book toxin in the first days of the trip, at least ten to fourteen days before departure if you want a review. The effect settles at about two weeks, which is when a doctor can judge balance and add a few units. If your stay is shorter, flying the next day is generally fine, but ask how the clinic handles questions once you are home and get your brand and dose in writing.
Which toxin brands do clinics around Myeongdong stock?
Most clinics stock both imported toxins, such as Botox and Xeomin, and Korean-made ones, such as Nabota and Coretox. Menus usually list them on separate lines because the brand changes the fee. All are botulinum toxin type A, but they are formulated differently. If you have had good results with one product before, say so and ask the clinic to use the same one so the outcome is easier to compare.
Can I try on makeup and skincare at cosmetics stores after Botox?
Yes, but apply products gently and avoid rubbing the injected areas for the rest of the day. Testers are often applied with fingers or brushes in quick circles, and firm pressure in the first hours may move toxin toward a nearby muscle. Swatching on the hand is fine. From the next morning normal makeup and skincare can usually be used, though shared testers should stay off any broken skin.
Is Korea Botox made by Korean companies approved?
Korean-made toxins are approved by Korea's drug regulator, and Nabota is also approved in the United States, where it is sold as Jeuveau. Clinics in Seoul use several of these brands alongside imported products. Approval status differs between countries, so if you plan follow-up treatment at home, write down the exact product name. A doctor abroad can then decide whether to continue with it or switch.
How long does South Korea Botox usually last?
Toxin results usually last about three to four months before movement gradually returns. Strong muscles, a fast metabolism and low doses can shorten that window. People who repeat treatment at regular intervals often notice the lines forming more slowly over time. Plan your next session for when movement comes back rather than on a fixed calendar date, and keep a record of each brand and unit count.
What should I tell a Botox clinic in Seoul before treatment?
Tell the doctor about any toxin or filler you had in the past six months, medicines that thin the blood, pregnancy and any neuromuscular condition. Earlier toxin affects how many units are needed, and recent treatment can change timing. Supplements such as fish oil or high-dose vitamin E can raise bruising risk. A short list on your phone in English saves time during the consultation.
Can I go to a sauna or hot bath after Botox in Seoul, Myeongdong?
Skip saunas, hot baths and bathhouse steam rooms for at least the first day, and many doctors suggest waiting two or three days. Heat increases blood flow and can add to swelling or bruising around injection points. A normal shower is fine the same evening. If a bathhouse visit is high on your list, schedule it before the injection day.
Is a follow-up possible once I have flown home?
A full review in person is usually only possible while you are still in Korea, so ask about remote options before treatment. Some clinics review photos taken in good light at about two weeks and give advice by message. Any extra units, however, need another visit. If you return to Korea often, ask how long the clinic keeps your record so a later visit can build on the same plan.
Does Botox South Korea treatment hurt?
Most people feel a quick sting at each point that lasts about a second, and numbing cream or ice makes it milder. The forehead and crow's feet tend to feel lighter than the frown area. The whole injection phase usually takes 10 to 20 minutes. If needles make you anxious, ask for a longer numbing time and a moment to breathe between zones.
Why do doctors ask me to stay upright for a few hours?
Staying upright for about four hours and not pressing the area helps the toxin stay in the muscles it was placed in. This is a precaution that most clinics give, and it means skipping naps, facials and tight headwear that afternoon. A taxi ride, a meal and slow shopping are all fine. By the next morning normal sleep positions can be resumed.