Hello,

I believe most people are unaware of this information.

This is because it doesn’t apply to those living in Korea and foreign visitors rarely have experience visiting dermatology clinics in Korea.

Korea beauty clinic price

Dermatology Clinics in Korea from a Foreigner’s Perspective

 

Korea offers the cheapest dermatology treatments globally (even more affordable than Southeast Asia and about three times cheaper than neighboring Japan).

Due to handling a vast number of cases, Korea is also renowned for its exceptional skills in this field worldwide.

As a result, many tourists visit Korean dermatology clinics during their trips.

However, foreigners are often unaware of the Korean dermatology system and treatments, which creates a structure where overcharging foreign patients becomes easy.


How are foreign patients overcharged?

  1. Different price lists for locals and foreigners
    For example:

    • Clinic B: Foreigners pay 140–170% compared to locals.
    • Clinic G: Foreigners pay 130–150% compared to locals.
    • Clinic O: Foreigners pay 130–150% compared to locals.
    • Clinic L: Foreigners pay 130–150% compared to locals.
  2. Recommending unnecessary treatments

    Korea beauty clinic price



    Counselors may upsell treatments by saying, “In your country, Ulthera costs this much, but here it’s less than half. Why not get this and that done while you’re here?”

Why is there a price difference?
 

The main reasons include additional costs for hiring translators, marketing to attract foreign patients, and paying commissions to marketing agencies.
 

Korea beauty clinic price

Even so, this doesn’t justify the unfair pricing. Transparency about price differences should be made clear to all customers, including foreigners.


At our clinic, we welcome many foreign patients, but prices are the same for locals and foreigners. We believe in providing fair and honest treatment to everyone who visits us.

I am proud of being Korean and hope that unethical practices do not tarnish the positive global image of Korea built by industries like K-pop, K-drama, and K-food.

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