Dermal filler in Korea is mostly hyaluronic acid gel, and in one two-year cheek trial 79.0% of patients still rated their volume as improved, while only 49.0% felt they had fully reached their goal. That gap between looking better and feeling finished is worth planning around. The injecting itself takes minutes after numbing, flying home the same day is generally possible, and bruising or swelling can need one to two weeks before photos.
Clinics in Myeongdong
5 clinics for Botox and fillers in Myeongdong
| # | Clinic | Devices & products | Area | Languages | Listed price | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lienjang Myeongdong Aesthetic Clinic | Juvederm · Restylane · Sculptra | Myeongdong-gil | - | - | 4.6 (667) |
| 2 | iD Clinic Myeongdong | Juvederm · Restylane · Sculptra | Namdaemun-ro | - | ₩40,000 | 4.8 (396) |
| 3 | Beauty Z Skin Clinic Myeongdong | Juvederm · Restylane · Rejuran Healer | Myeongdong | - | - | 4.8 (168) |
| 4 | Tone's Clinic Myeongdong | Restylane · Belotero · Sculptra | Myeong-dong | - | - | 4.9 (388) |
| 5 | Renewme Skin Clinic Dongdaemun | Juvederm · Restylane · Sculptra | Eulji-ro | - | ₩35,000 | 4.8 (248) |
1. Lienjang Myeongdong Aesthetic Clinic
★ 4.6667 Google reviewsLienjang Myeongdong Aesthetic Clinic is a skin and aesthetic clinic in Myeongdong-gil, rated 4.6 from 667 Google reviews. Its menu covers Botox and fillers as well as Ultherapy, Thermage and Sofwave.
Myeongdong branch of the Lienjang aesthetic clinic group
- Clinic group branch
- Skin & scalp
- Shopping-mall location
- Appointments can be made by WhatsApp or Instagram, or through the group's 24-hour online reservation system.
- The group site runs in English, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Russian and Korean.
Thai, Vietnamese or Russian speakers · Scalp and hair-loss care
- Location
- Myeongdong-gil
2. iD Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.8396 Google reviewsiD Clinic Myeongdong is a skin and aesthetic clinic in Namdaemun-ro, rated 4.8 from 396 Google reviews. It offers Botox and fillers alongside Ultherapy, Thermage and HIFU lifting. Listed Botox and fillers prices start at ₩40,000 + VAT.
Myeongdong branch of iD Clinic for lifting and injectables
- Lifting device range
- Network brand
- Rooftop & lounge
- The clinic opens weekdays 10:30 to 20:30, and Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 to 16:00.
- Staff show and explain the product amount to be used before each treatment.
Weekend morning appointments · Skin booster and toxin sessions
- Location
- Namdaemun-ro
- Listed price
- From ₩40,000 + VAT
3. Beauty Z Skin Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.8168 Google reviewsBeauty Z Skin Clinic Myeongdong sits in Myeongdong, a skin and aesthetic clinic that holds a 4.8 Google rating across 168 reviews. Its menu covers Botox and fillers as well as Botox, Ultherapy and Thermage.
Myeongdong skin clinic open seven days with multilingual consultation
- Open every day
- Three-language support
- City-view lounge
- Consultation is offered in English, Japanese and Chinese, with WhatsApp or LINE contact before the visit.
- The clinic opens weekdays and public holidays 10:00 to 20:00, and weekends 10:00 to 19:00.
Sunday or public-holiday visits · Treatments before a flight
- Location
- Myeongdong
4. Tone's Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.9388 Google reviewsTone's Clinic Myeongdong runs a skin and aesthetic clinic in Myeong-dong; its Google rating is 4.9 from 388 reviews. It offers Botox and fillers alongside Ultherapy, Thermage and RF lifting.
Myeongdong skin clinic built around English-speaking care
- English-first care
- Published prices
- High-floor location
- The site states that every doctor and coordinator speaks English, from first message to follow-up.
- Bookings are taken by WhatsApp or LINE, and the clinic says it replies within 24 hours.
English speakers wanting direct doctor talks · Travelers comparing prices beforehand
- Location
- Myeong-dong
5. Renewme Skin Clinic Dongdaemun
★ 4.8248 Google reviewsRenewme Skin Clinic Dongdaemun is a skin and aesthetic clinic in Eulji-ro, rated 4.8 from 248 Google reviews. Its menu covers Botox and fillers as well as laser toning, Ultherapy and Thermage. Its listed Botox and fillers price starts from ₩35,000 + VAT.
Dongdaemun skin clinic for lasers, lifting and tattoo removal
- Laser-led care
- Network skin clinic
- Spacious lounge
- Board-certified dermatologists on staff
- It opens until 20:00 on Mondays and Fridays and 09:30 to 16:00 on Saturdays, and closes on Sundays.
- The clinic is a one-minute walk from Exit 13 of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station.
Shoppers staying near Dongdaemun · Tattoo removal
- Location
- Eulji-ro
- Listed price
- From ₩35,000 + VAT
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 clinicsGuide
Improved, satisfied, finished: three separate scores
Most filler trials ask an assessor whether a face looks better. Few and colleagues asked the patients. Their 2015 study in Aesthetic Surgery Journal followed 235 adults with age-related cheek volume loss treated with Juvederm Voluma XC (Allergan), rating results at quarterly visits for two years.
In the Few study, 92.8% rated their cheek volume as improved or much improved at six months, and 79.0% still did at two years. Satisfaction with overall appearance in that trial moved from 89.8% to 75.8%. The lowest Few score asked whether the goal had been achieved: 67.8% at six months, 49.0% at two years.
Participants also felt they looked five years younger at six months and three at two years. The trial tested one volumizing product in one area, and two authors worked for the maker, so the figures describe that setting, not every gel on a Seoul menu.
Guide
Turning a vague wish into a goal a doctor can check
The distance between a better-looking cheek and a goal that feels met often comes from the goal itself. A wish such as looking fresher has no finish line. A narrower aim, such as less shadow under the cheekbone in front-facing photos, gives you and the treating doctor something to compare.
On a short stay the review visit may be the only chance to adjust, so ask which goals gel can reasonably address.
- Name one or two areas, not the whole face
- Describe the change you notice in photos, at rest and smiling
- Say how subtle the result should look to people who know you
- Agree on a date and lighting for comparison photos
Guide
Why some side effects depend on where the gel goes
A 2023 systematic review and meta-analysis by Colon and colleagues in Cureus pooled 19 randomized trials of hyaluronic acid fillers in the face. The authors compared the nasolabial fold with a group made up of the midface, perioral lines and lips.
Swelling, lumps or bumps and firmness differed significantly between those groups; pain, redness, bruising, tenderness, itching and discoloration did not. The area you treat shapes which early reactions to expect, while bruising and soreness are worth planning for anywhere.
| Reaction | Did it differ by site in the 2023 review | Planning note for a trip |
|---|---|---|
| Swelling | Yes | Ask how long swelling lasts in your area |
| Lumps or bumps | Yes | Ask when a lump should be checked and by whom |
| Firmness | Yes | Expect firmness at first; ask about massage rules |
| Bruising | No | Leave slack before photos for any area |
| Pain or tenderness | No | Plan soft, simple days right after treatment |
| Redness, itching, discoloration | No | Report anything that spreads or worsens |
Guide
A simple diary for the first month
Patients in the Few study kept 30-day diaries of treatment-site responses. Tenderness, swelling, firmness and lumps were logged most, and most were mild to moderate and settled within two weeks. A similar note in your own first month makes any later talk with a doctor at home more precise.
Note the date, area, sensation and a morning photo in the same light. Some signs do not belong in a diary: pale or dusky skin, pain that keeps building, or any vision change needs same-day medical care, before or after the flight.
Guide
Reasons to postpone the appointment
Wait if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if the area has a cut, infection or active cold sore, or if dental work near the mouth is booked that week. Mention earlier gel, threads, implants, blood thinners and past reactions first.
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Adverse Events Reported From Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Filler Injections to the Facial Region: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisCureus · 2023 · doi:10.7759/cureus.38286
Meta-analysis of 19 randomized trials showing that swelling, lumps and firmness after hyaluronic acid filler differed between the nasolabial fold and the midface, perioral and lip region, while pain and bruising did not.
- A Multicenter, Single-Blind Randomized, Controlled Study of a Volumizing Hyaluronic Acid Filler for Midface Volume Deficit: Patient-Reported Outcomes at 2 YearsAesthetic Surgery Journal · 2015 · doi:10.1093/asj/sjv050
In 235 adults treated for midface volume loss, 92.8% rated cheek volume improved at six months and 79.0% at two years, while 49.0% reported reaching their treatment goal at two years.
FAQ
Questions about Botox and fillers in Myeongdong
Which clinics offer Botox and fillers in Myeongdong?
Clinics offering Botox and fillers in Myeongdong include Lienjang Myeongdong Aesthetic Clinic (Myeongdong-gil), iD Clinic Myeongdong (Namdaemun-ro), Beauty Z Skin Clinic Myeongdong (Myeongdong), Tone's Clinic Myeongdong (Myeong-dong) and Renewme Skin Clinic Dongdaemun (Eulji-ro). Each lists Botox and fillers on its own menu; message the clinic directly to confirm the doctor, product and current price.
Will I still see the cheek change from korea dermal filler two years later?
Some people do, though the effect usually softens. In the 2015 Aesthetic Surgery Journal study by Few and colleagues, 79.0% of patients still rated their cheek volume as improved two years after a volumizing gel. That covered one product in one area, and lighter gels elsewhere often fade sooner. Ask what to expect for the exact product and zone planned for you.
Why could I feel unsatisfied when the doctor says the result looks good?
Because looking improved and feeling that a goal is met are measured differently. In the same two-year study, far more patients rated their cheeks as improved than said their goal had been achieved. A broad wish has no clear end point, so agreeing on one or two specific, photo-based goals before injection makes the review visit far more useful for both of you.
Does a south korea dermal filler session hurt more in some areas than others?
Pain did not differ much by site in the pooled trial data, although the sensation can feel different around the mouth. Colon and colleagues found no significant difference in pain or tenderness between the nasolabial fold and the midface, perioral and lip region in their 2023 review. Numbing cream and gels that contain lidocaine help in every area. Tell the doctor if you want a pause during the injections.
Which early reactions are expected and which need a call the same day?
Mild swelling, tenderness, small bruises and a firm feeling are expected in the first days, and most settled within about two weeks in the Few diaries. Call the clinic the same day for pale or dusky skin, pain that grows instead of easing, or any change in vision. Keep the clinic's contact details and your product name with you while travelling.
Does the product brand change how long the result lasts?
It can, because gels differ in firmness, cross-linking and the depth they are made for. The two-year Few figures apply to one volumizing cheek product, not to every hyaluronic acid on a menu. Ask which brand and line is planned and why it suits the area, then ask to see the sealed box before injection and note the name for your records.
Is it sensible to aim for a partial correction on the first visit?
Often yes, especially on a short trip with only one review visit. Starting with a modest amount lets swelling settle and shows how your tissue holds the gel before more is added. It also keeps the change easier to adjust, since hyaluronic acid can be dissolved with an enzyme if needed. Discuss with the doctor what a second step would add and when it would make sense.