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How Korean Clinic Prices Work: Shots, Units, VAT and Packages (2026)
By Dr. IM JUNHYUNG · Updated
- Check whether VAT (10%) is included. Our prices are shown before VAT, with VAT added at payment.
- Compare shots on the same device only — 300 shots on one device isn’t 300 on another.
- For injectables, ask which product and how many units or cc.
- Opening or event prices should state the period and the regular price.
- VAT
- 10% — added at payment
- Lifting
- Per shot count — by device
- Injectables
- Per unit or cc — by product
- Same price
- Every nationality — at Taut
Shots, units and sessions
| Treatment type | Usually priced by | Ask |
|---|---|---|
| Lifting devices (Ultherapy, Thermage, Sofwave) | Shot count | Which areas, which depths, how many shots each |
| Botox | Area or units, by brand | Which brand, how many units per area |
| Filler and boosters | cc or syringe, by product | Which product, how many cc |
| Lasers | Session or course | How many sessions, how far apart |
Numbers only mean something with the device or product attached. That is why the plan should be written down before you start.
VAT and payment
Korea adds 10% VAT to cosmetic treatment. Some clinics show prices including VAT, others before it. At Taut, prices are shown before VAT and VAT is added at payment — for example ₩1,000,000 becomes ₩1,100,000. The scheme that refunded VAT to foreign patients for cosmetic treatment ended at the end of 2025, so plan with VAT included.
Opening offers and packages
Event prices are normal in Korea. A fair one states the period and the regular price, and doesn’t require a same-day decision. Packages combine treatments at a lower total; they should list every component with shots, units or cc. If a package changes after consultation, the price should be re-quoted.
Questions that prevent surprises
- Is VAT included?
- Which device or product exactly — can I see the tip, box or label?
- How many shots, units or cc, and where?
- Is numbing, a tip or a follow-up visit charged separately?
- What happens if the plan changes on the day?
How we do it
One price list for every nationality — no foreigner rate. Prices for each option are on the treatment pages. Before treatment, the plan goes on your paper record; after treatment, shots or units are checked with you and the record is signed.
FAQ
Are prices in Korea quoted with VAT?
It varies by clinic. Ours are shown before VAT, with 10% added at payment.
Is there a tax refund for foreign patients?
The VAT refund for foreign patients’ cosmetic treatment ended at the end of 2025.
Do foreigners pay more?
Not at Taut. The same price list applies to every nationality.
Why do two clinics quote different prices for “the same” treatment?
Different devices, products, shot counts or extras. Compare what is written in the plan, not the headline.
General information, not medical advice. Your plan is set at an in-person consultation; results vary by individual.
Representative Director of Taut Clinic, Gangnam. Full member of the Korean Aesthetic Surgery & Laser Society (ASLS), the Korean Association for Laser Dermatology and Trichology (KALDAT) and the Korean Society of Filler Medicine. Commendation from the Minister of Health and Welfare.
Treatments in this article
See how each treatment mentioned here is done at Taut Clinic, with options and prices.
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