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Payment and Prices at a Korean Skin Clinic
The short answer
At Shinebom Clinic the general consultation fee is KRW 10,000, VAT excluded, and treatment prices are quoted after consultation because the plan depends on you. Payment methods and currency questions are best confirmed with the clinic when you book, since this page cannot state them.
Key facts
- Consultation fee: KRW 10,000, VAT excluded
- Non-covered prescriptions: KRW 10,000 up to 1 month, KRW 20,000 up to 3 months, KRW 35,000 up to 6 months
- Treatment prices: quoted after consultation
- Currency: Korean won
- Payment methods: ask the clinic
What does the clinic publish?
Shinebom Clinic publishes only a few fees. The general consultation fee is KRW 10,000. Non-covered prescriptions cost KRW 10,000 for up to one month, KRW 20,000 for up to three months and KRW 35,000 for up to six months. Acne prescriptions are limited to one month and obesity prescriptions to three months. All of these exclude VAT. See the fees page for the published list.
Why are treatment prices not listed?
Treatments such as filler, lifting devices or skin boosters are planned one to one, based on face shape and skin type. The amount, number of areas and combination change the cost, so the clinic quotes prices after the doctor has seen you. This also fits the clinic's approach of full stated dose and full shot count, which depends on what you actually need.
What is VAT and does it matter to visitors?
Value added tax is a general consumption tax. The published fees exclude it, so ask whether a quote includes VAT. Refund rules for foreign visitors exist in Korea in some situations, but they change, and this page does not describe any refund service. See Korea tax refund basics and ask the clinic.
How should you pay and what should you ask?
Before your visit, ask the clinic which payment methods are accepted, whether foreign cards work, and whether a deposit is needed. Also ask about the currency, receipts and what documents you will get. Your bank may charge foreign transaction fees, and cash machines in Korea differ in what cards they accept, so plan ahead. Check your own bank's rules.
How do you avoid surprises?
- Ask for the full quote in writing or by message after consultation.
- Confirm what is included, such as follow-up visits or medicine.
- Ask about touch-up terms.
- Do not decide under pressure. A good plan can wait a day.
To start, use how to book from abroad.
Frequently asked questions
Are treatment prices on the website?
No. Treatment prices are quoted after consultation.
Does the consultation fee include VAT?
The published fee of KRW 10,000 excludes VAT.
Can I pay by foreign card?
Please ask the clinic before your visit. This page does not state which cards are accepted.
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General information from Shinebom Clinic, not personal medical advice. Results and recovery vary between individuals, and all procedures carry possible risks and side effects. A doctor will confirm what suits you at consultation.
Bloom yourself, in your own way
Tell us your skin concerns and dates in English. Shinebom Clinic is a 3-minute walk from Jamsil Station, exits 8 and 9.