What Are “Facial Treatments” in a Seoul Clinic Context

• A facial treatment goes beyond a spa mask—it often involves medical-aesthetic clinics with licensed dermatologists or trained medical aestheticians.
• Treatments can range from light cleansing and hydration facials to more advanced procedures like lasers, peels, skin boosters, and microneedling.
• The purpose: improving skin tone, texture, hydration, pore issues, early signs of aging, pigmentation, or acne/blemish concerns.
• Downtime and cost vary widely depending on how intensive the treatment is.

Common Facial Treatment Options You’ll Find in Seoul

Here are the main categories of facial treatments that many clinics in Seoul offer:

Basic / Maintenance Facials

• Deep cleansing + steam + extraction + mask.
• “Aqua-peel” or Hydra-facial style: suction + infusion of serums + mask.
• Ideal for monthly upkeep, prepping skin before an event, keeping glow.
• Minimal downtime, immediate visible improvement in clarity and brightness.

Problem-Skin Facials

• Designed for concerns like acne, enlarged pores, rough texture, uneven tone.
• May include enzyme exfoliation, gentle chemical peel, LED therapy, skin booster infusion.
• Good for those who have skin concerns but are not ready for heavy resurfacing.

Advanced / Dermatology-Grade Facials

• Treatments such as laser-assisted facials, microneedling + skin boosters (eg PDRN), fractional RF, deeper peels.
• Targets fine lines, early aging signs, more marked texture irregularities, some pigmentation.
• Some downtime expected: redness, healing period, after-care essential.

Glow / Brightening / Radiance Facials

• Emphasis on hydration, even tone, smooth texture, light-reflection and “lit-from-within” look.
• Often combine infusion of brightening serums (vitamin C, peptides), gentle peel, LED or low-energy laser.
• Great when you want healthy-looking skin rather than dramatic change.

How It Usually Works at a Korean Clinic (Seoul)

• Consultation: The clinic will assess your skin condition, identify concerns, and recommend appropriate treatment levels.
• Treatment plan: Depending on your skin and concern, they will decide on single or multiple sessions, downtime and cost.
• Procedure: May be 30-90 minutes. If more intensive, numbing or preparation may be provided.
• After-care: Will be given instructions on skincare, sun protection, what to avoid, how to maintain results.
• Follow-up: Many facials require a course (2-3 sessions or more) for the best lasting results.

Typical Price Ranges You Might Expect in Seoul

• Basic clinical facial: roughly ₩50,000–₩120,000 (depending on clinic/area).
• Hydrating / glow-facials: around ₩100,000–₩180,000.
• Dermatology-grade facials / peel / microneedling: ₩150,000–₩300,000+ depending on devices and intensity.
  (Note: These are rough estimates; actual cost will depend on the clinic, exchanged currency, device used, ratio for foreign patients, etc.)