A HIFU Korea price is quoted per line or per shot for a single visit of focused ultrasound placed at depths down to 4.5 mm, so the first figure covers one session rather than a year of upkeep. The real total depends on three later choices: whether a touch-up follows, whether an injectable joins on the same day, and how your own skin responds. Quotes are written before VAT, and 10% VAT is added at payment.
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5 clinics for Ultherapy in Myeongdong
| # | Clinic | Listed price | Devices & products | Area | Languages | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong | ₩450,000 | Ultherapy Prime · Thermage FLX · Sofwave · Onda | Myeongdong Station | English · 中文 · 日本語 · Español | 4.9 (1,091) |
| 2 | Kind Global Clinic | ₩450,000 | Ultherapy Prime · Thermage FLX · Onda · Titanium lifting | Euljiro-ipgu Station | English · 日本語 · 中文 · Español | 4.9 (359) |
| 3 | Summit Clinic | - | Ultherapy Prime · Thermage FLX · Onda · Shurink Universe | Gwanghwamun Station | - | 5.0 (157) |
| 4 | Curveline Clinic Myeongdong | - | Ultherapy Prime | Myeongdong | - | 5.0 (536) |
| 5 | Karin Clinic Myeongdong | ₩500,000 | Ultherapy Prime · Oligio | Myeong-dong | - | 4.9 (460) |
11. RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.91,091 Google reviewsRE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong is near Myeongdong Station, a skin and aesthetic clinic with a 4.9 average from 1,091 Google reviews. Ultherapy is listed from ₩450,000 + VAT. Ultherapy is offered here together with HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox, and it consults in English, Chinese, Japanese and Spanish.
Myeongdong flagship for lifting, glass skin and stem cell
- Flagship space
- Open every day
- Six languages
- Lifting choices include Ultherapy Prime, Thermage FLX, Sofwave and Titanium Lifting, all performed by licensed physicians.
- Its Ultherapy Prime uses DeepSEE real-time imaging to target 1.5 mm, 3.0 mm and 4.5 mm focal depths.
Sunday appointments · Glass skin booster programs
- Location
- Myeongdong Station (Line 4) / Euljiro-ipgu Station (Line 2)
- Languages
- English · 中文 · 日本語 · Español
- Listed price
- From ₩450,000 + VAT
22. Kind Global Clinic
★ 4.9359 Google reviewsKind Global Clinic is a skin and aesthetic clinic by Euljiro-ipgu Station Exit 6, rated 4.9 from 359 Google reviews. Listed Ultherapy prices start at ₩450,000 + VAT. It offers Ultherapy alongside HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox, and consultations are available in English, Japanese, Chinese and Spanish.
Boutique Myeongdong clinic with co-director-led treatment
- Boutique clinic
- One private floor
- Director-performed care
- Its Ultherapy Prime plans map 4.5 mm, 3.0 mm and 1.5 mm transducers, typically 300 to 600 shots for a full face.
- It opens weekdays 10:30 to 20:30, and weekends and holidays 10:00 to 17:00.
Weekend or holiday appointments · Travelers staying in Myeongdong
- Location
- Euljiro-ipgu Station (Line 2) Exit 6 / Myeongdong Station (Line 4) Exit 8
- Languages
- English · 日本語 · 中文 · Español
- Listed price
- From ₩450,000 + VAT
33. Summit Clinic
★ 5.0157 Google reviewsSummit Clinic sits a 3-minute walk from Gwanghwamun Station Exit 5, a skin and aesthetic clinic that holds a 5.0 Google rating across 157 reviews. Its menu covers Ultherapy as well as RF lifting, skin boosters and laser toning.
Gwanghwamun skin clinic for lifting, lasers and skin boosters
- Lifting devices
- Laser & pigment
- Warm beige lounge
- The lifting lineup includes Thermage FLX, Ultherapy Prime, Xerf, Onda, Oligio and Shurink Universe.
- Its Ultherapy Prime uses area-specific tips, a narrow eye tip and wider tips for the cheeks and double chin, with DeepSEE imaging.
Lifting and skin booster plans · Weekday evening appointments
- Location
- Gwanghwamun Station Exit 5, 3 min walk
4. Curveline Clinic Myeongdong
★ 5.0536 Google reviewsCurveline Clinic Myeongdong runs a skin and aesthetic clinic in Myeongdong; its Google rating is 5.0 from 536 reviews. Ultherapy is offered here together with RF lifting, breast surgery and facial contouring.
Contouring clinic built around signature fat-dissolving injections
- Contouring focus
- Private 1:1 care
- Wood-toned lounge
- The clinic is 118 m from Euljiro 1-ga Station Exit 6 and opens daily, until 20:00 on weekdays.
- Each visit starts with an InBody measurement, and the doctor handles the consultation and the injections personally.
Ultherapy Prime or Onda lifting · Non-surgical option instead of liposuction
- Location
- Myeongdong
5. Karin Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.9460 Google reviewsKarin Clinic Myeongdong is a skin and aesthetic clinic in Myeong-dong, rated 4.9 from 460 Google reviews. Its listed Ultherapy price starts from ₩500,000 + VAT. It offers Ultherapy alongside skin boosters.
Private anti-aging clinic for Ultherapy and Rejuran
- Director-led care
- Private rooms
- Anti-aging focus
- The signature 3-Layer Lifting combines Ultherapy Prime, Potenza with Juvelook and a lifting injection.
- The medical director personally carries out the consultation, the treatment and the aftercare for each patient.
Combined Ultherapy and booster plans · English or Chinese speakers
- Location
- Myeong-dong
- Listed price
- From ₩500,000 + VAT
Prices
Ultherapy cost in Myeongdong
Prices below come from the listed clinics' own price lists, before VAT. 10% VAT is added at payment.
Ultherapy · 100 shots
Range across 2 listed clinics · approx. $327–$364₩450,000–₩500,000 + VATCompare clinicsUltherapy · 200 shots
Range across 2 listed clinics · approx. $655₩900,000 + VATCompare clinicsUltherapy · 300 shots
Range across 2 listed clinics · approx. $982–$1,018₩1,350,000–₩1,400,000 + VATCompare clinicsUltherapy · 400 shots
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $1,309₩1,800,000 + VATCompare clinicsUltherapy · 600 shots
Range across 2 listed clinics · approx. $1,964₩2,700,000 + VATCompare clinicsGuide
The HIFU Korea price on a menu is one visit, not a year
A menu figure buys one appointment: consultation, numbing cream, the ultrasound passes and a short soothing step. Collagen remodeling after focused ultrasound unfolds over months, so the value of that visit only shows later.
That gap shapes budgeting. Some visitors start with a lighter plan on one zone and decide on more once the first result settles; others book a fuller plan because they fly in rarely. A cheaper first step that leads to a second trip can cost more than one complete plan once flights and hotel nights are counted.
- The first session, written per zone with its line or shot count.
- A possible later session, and on what basis the clinic suggests it.
- Any same-day add-on billed in a different unit.
Guide
When a collagen stimulator joins the lift on the same bill
Some plans pair the ultrasound with calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA), an injectable collagen stimulator that is often diluted before use. In a 2021 pilot study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Ramirez and Puah treated 12 women with upper-arm laxity using Ultherapy at 4.5 mm and 3.0 mm, then diluted CaHA in the same session. Measured firmness and elasticity improved over 24 weeks, and both steps were well tolerated.
For the bill, this means two units on one page: lines or shots per zone for the ultrasound, and syringes for the injectable, where the dilution ratio changes how far each syringe spreads. Ask for both counts in writing and to see the sealed product box before injection.
| Item on the quote | Counted in | What to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Focused ultrasound on the face | Lines or shots per zone | Which depths and how many passes per zone |
| Calcium hydroxylapatite | Syringes, with a dilution ratio | How many syringes and at what ratio |
| Second area such as neck or arms | A separate zone line | Whether it is priced on its own or bundled |
Guide
Why the same spend can bring different results
A quote pays for energy delivered, not for an outcome. In a 2021 study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Fusano and colleagues compared 27 vegan and 27 omnivore women after one imaging-guided ultrasound treatment of the lower face and neck. Laxity ratings at three and six months improved less in the vegan group, and the authors suggested diet may influence how skin responds.
This is one small study and no reason to change a diet for a lift, but it shows that two people paying for the same plan can see different change. Skin thickness, the degree of loosening, sun damage and recent weight shifts all play a part, so mention them before agreeing to a large package.
Guide
Paying for a session during a Myeongdong stay
Central Seoul clinics usually take payment on the day. Ask for a written, itemized quote before the numbing cream goes on, since plans are hard to renegotiate after it is applied.
If a card terminal offers to charge in your home currency, choosing the local currency usually avoids a second conversion margin. Keep the itemized receipt, since it records zones, counts and products for any later trip.
Guide
Turning down add-ons you did not come for
A consultation can grow a plan zone by zone. Before accepting an extra area, ask what change the doctor expects there and whether it can wait. Heavy skin excess or deep folds may suit surgery better, and a careful doctor says so even when it shrinks the quote.
Redness, swelling and jaw tenderness are common with any plan size; bruising, short-lived numbness and raised welts are less common. Results vary from person to person.
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Comparison of microfocused ultrasound with visualization for skin laxity among vegan and omnivore patientsJournal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2021 · doi:10.1111/jocd.13961
In 27 vegan and 27 omnivore women treated on the lower face and neck, laxity ratings improved less in the vegan group at three and six months.
- Effectiveness of combined microfocused ultrasound with visualization and subdermal calcium hydroxyapatite injections for the management of brachial skin laxityJournal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2021 · doi:10.1111/jocd.14573
A single-arm pilot in 12 women found that same-session ultrasound plus diluted CaHA improved measured upper-arm firmness and elasticity over 24 weeks and was well tolerated.
FAQ
Questions about Ultherapy in Myeongdong
Which clinics offer Ultherapy in Myeongdong?
Clinics offering Ultherapy in Myeongdong include RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong (Myeongdong Station), Kind Global Clinic (Euljiro-ipgu Station), Summit Clinic (Gwanghwamun Station), Curveline Clinic Myeongdong (Myeongdong) and Karin Clinic Myeongdong (Myeong-dong). Each lists Ultherapy on its own menu; message the clinic directly to confirm the doctor, product and current price.
Does the HIFU treatment Korea price include a follow-up check?
Sometimes, but it is rarely written on the menu, so ask whether a review visit or photo check is part of the plan. Short-stay visitors are often home by the time results show, which makes a remote check by message more practical. If a follow-up matters to you, ask the clinic to write it on the quote you sign before paying.
Should I budget for a second session before the first one is judged?
Keep it as a possibility rather than a plan, because response varies and the result builds over months. Studies of imaging-guided ultrasound rated outcomes at three and six months after one treatment, and waiting that long shows whether a second session would add anything. If you visit Seoul rarely, ask the doctor whether one fuller plan suits you better than two smaller ones.
Is it cheaper to add an injectable on the same day as the lift?
It can be, if the clinic bundles the two, but the injectable is still counted in its own unit. Calcium hydroxylapatite is billed per syringe, and the dilution ratio decides how far each syringe goes. Compare the bundle against both items priced separately. A bundle only saves money if you already wanted both treatments before the consultation began, rather than adding one on the spot.
Does paying with a foreign card change the final amount?
The clinic total stays the same, but your bank's conversion and fees can change what leaves your account. When a terminal offers your home currency, the local currency option usually avoids an extra margin on top of the bank rate. Check your card's foreign transaction fee before the trip, and keep the itemized receipt either way for your own records.
Will a vegan diet change how much treatment I need?
There is no evidence that it changes the amount of treatment, but one study suggests it may change the response. Fusano and colleagues reported smaller improvements in laxity ratings among vegan women than omnivore women at three and six months. The study was small, and diet is only one factor among skin thickness, sun damage and the degree of sagging. Mention your diet at consultation if you want a realistic forecast.
What happens to my payment if the doctor advises against treatment on the day?
Most clinics charge only for what is performed, so a declined treatment usually means no treatment fee, though a consultation fee may apply. Confirm the policy before any deposit is taken. A doctor may postpone the lift because of active skin irritation, a recent injectable in the zone or unrealistic goals. That advice is worth more than a session that would not help.