r/KoreaSeoulBeauty

Im in Seoul for 7 days. The clinic I asked told me I’d have to stay for at least 14 days for mini lipo. Any other body contouring suggestions? My main concern is shape and hip dips

Hello, I'm relocating for work and currently taking a small dose of tirzepatide to manage my hunger cravings. It's keeping them at a manageable level. Since my clinic can't ship medication to South Korea, I'm wondering if any clinics there offer GLP-1 specifically tirzeptide. Could you share information about how the process works? Currently, I pay $550 per month for a vial that lasts two months. Is it a similar cost there?

Thank you in advance!

Hi! we’re Sonnect, a medical tourism company that helps international patients navigate clinics in Korea.

Not here to promote (we know the rules), just wanted to share something we keep seeing over and over again.

A lot of patients assume the biggest risks happen during surgery.
But from what we’ve observed, most regrets actually happen before they even get on the plane.

A few patterns we’ve noticed:

• Choosing a clinic based on Instagram photos alone
• Not realizing how much prices can vary depending on how you inquire
• Assuming all aftercare is included (it often isn’t)
• Booking the first clinic they talk to without comparing options
• Underestimating how hard it is to navigate everything in a different country

We’ve also seen cases where patients were happy with the surgery itself, but stressed about everything around it: communication, logistics, recovery support.

Curious for those who’ve gone through it:
What do you think matters most before choosing a clinic?

Hello! I’m looking for a good reliable place to get possible chin and jaw filler. But I also want a doctor assures they’re giving me what they believe is the best treatment for me to get. So if you guys have any recommendations with prices please let me know.

Hi all! I am from the Philippines and the climate here is pretty (really) warm. My hair is usually super frizzy because of the humidity. Was wondering if you have any suggestions on which hair and/or scalp treatments I could do during my trip. Should I do the treatment before I leave Seoul? Where should I book these treatments?

I would loveeeee to hear suggestions and insights from you!

Did anyone else know there were actual names for different brushing styles? I had no clue until I got veneers recently and the dental staff gave me a whole lecture about brushing properly.

Apparently brushing in circles has a name, brushing side to side has a name, brushing up and down has a name too. I mostly brush up and down, so I guess I’ve been doing that one this whole time without knowing.

The problem is a lot of us brush in ways that clean the surface of the teeth but miss the tiny space where the teeth meet the gums. That’s where plaque and food debris build up, which can lead to gum disease. They also told me if I’m not careful, it can affect the longevity of veneers too.

They recommended something called the modified bass technique and I had never heard of it in my entire life before. It’s basically angling the bristles toward the gumline at 45 degrees, using small vibrations in place, then sweeping downward or upward depending on the area. Way more specific than the random scrubbing I’ve been doing my whole life.

As for the veneers for anyone curious, I got mine done at Lucid dental. I went in hoping to only get my front two teeth done and thought maybe I’d be a candidate for no prep veneers, but they said that wasn’t realistic for my case. They explained that if I only did two teeth, it probably wouldn’t look natural so I ended up doing six.

That made the cost go up fast but I’m happy with how it turned out. My front teeth needed more help than I wanted to admit and two teeth probably wouldn’t have fixed the overall look.

Now I’m at the point where I already spent the money so maintenance is everything. Funny how getting veneers suddenly turns you into someone who cares deeply about brushing technique

Seriously considering Ulthera prime for premature jowling and nasolabial folds but at that hefty pricetag… curious to know what your experience has been for lifting specifically.

- how many shots did you get

- which hospital/doc did yours

- how much did you pay

- pain level

Has anyone had bad side effects from ultherapy/ultherapy prime? I've done ultherapy once and ultherapy prime once. I've also had Potenza RF microneedling 3-4x. I didn't notice much with the potenza but I did notice a light lift with ultherapy. As I am aging I noticed more sagging so considering doing more ultherapy but worried it will continue to melt away the "good fat" in my skin (therefore aging it even more). I hear so many mixed reviews about it.

I am 46 years old now and lucky that I've aged decently but I notice thinning and sagging on my forehead. I want to do ultherapy there but also on my cheeks. I have enough fat on my cheeks I'm not too worried but my forehead is concerning. Any advice or clinics that you recommend?

I started looking into a facelift but got overwhelmed with the number of clinics and bad/fake reviews. I might just do a skin treatment trip first and explore options in person before committing to that at a later date.

Hello, in the future I would like to try treatments to slim my face but don't know what kind of treatments are worth it. I saw multiple options: surgical and non-surgical procedures and I would like to have advices. Because I looked up for buccal fat removal but some people say that after a while your skin can sag and my face is actually rather slim, (it's just that I know that I have fat that I can take off) . And I would rather try non-surgical treatments. So if people had any experiences ( good and bad) please let me know ! Thankss.

My derm in NYC recommended BBL to address my sun spots and overal skin texture. They quoted me $1500 for one session and I know I can get it for way cheaper in Seoul. Anyone have clinic recommendations and advice overall on whether this is a good treatment? I have lots of sun spots/hyperpigmentatation.

Heading to Seoul soon and appreciate any recommendations for clinic to attend sun damaged decolletage/chest. Hyper and Hypo-pigmentation issues, wrinkly skin, dry texture. Prefer a non-factory-esque clinic, English support, etc. Looking for chemical peel, IPL, or fractional laser. Thanks!

Looking for a Clinic in Seoul that does lip blush (pmu) Any recommendations?

I've been seeing so many 'lip blush' results on my feed lately and the natural tint look in Seoul and other cities here are trending these days. I am really tempted to book an appointment, but I am really concerned about few things!
I know that they will use numbing cream but still nervous about lips since they can be sensitive and also curious about the timeline how long they could last and do they start look weird once the time passes, as I heard that they might start peeling off as well!!

If you have any recommendations or tips, please drop them below

I have been staring at my face in the mirror for weeks now and I honestly cannot stand how much my lower face is sagging. I am in my early 30s but my jowls and smile lines are starting to get so deep that I look tired even after a full night of sleep.

I checked out fillers but I am terrified of looking like a pillow face or just adding too much volume where I do not need it. I want an actual lift not just more puffiness.

Has anyone here actually tried a PDO or Mint thread lift for this? I keep hearing that it only lasts for like a few months and then your face goes back to normal. Is it even worth the money or should I just look into something else?

I am really on the fence because the recovery looks a bit scary with the bruising and all. If you have done it, did it actually snatch your jawline or was it a waste of time? Any advice would be huge. Thanks

Hi, I’ve been inquiring for lipo at a few clinics and I’m surprised to see many of them operate without any doctor dedicated to anesthesia ? Is it something common in SK?

The surgeon is in charge of the IV sedation but I’m thinking isn’t it dangerous considering he has to focus on the surgery as well?

Please let me know if anyone knows a good clinic that specializes in fat procedures, and which does have an anesthesiologist in the clinic!!

I had a recent treatment done at Haru clinic that changed me $3000 to dissolve my lips, reinject after 2 days and facial Botox.

I had an allergic reaction that sent me into the hospital for 4 days. I have lost all movement in my lower face and the correct medical term that happened was cytokines storm

Not only did they way over change me for this treatment, they demobilized my face in a way I cannot move or smile, they sent me into the hospital for too much treatment too soon, and reinfected my lips after dissolving 2 days prior- I had only just had them done 2 days before visiting the clinic and I was never intending to dissolve as they were still swollen and settling yet the clinic insisted it would be safe! It was not and now I have been in the hospital because of this

Just because a clinic has good reviews does not mean that they know what’s best for your skin. I think this is more of a money grab than anything. For foreigners especially please be careful trusting clinics in seoul.

Hello,

Looking for a luxury brand when I visit Korea. Interested in SU:M37 after I read it uses fermented ingredients. Issue is - i cannot find any information on their lines. Reddit is practically dead too with this brand - the last relevant post was almost a decade old. I remember years ago it was big. Did something happen? Where can I find information about this brand and their lines. Also - best/most bargain place to find it? I see Lotte may carry it - checked out duty free shop online - hardly carries any of the line and most is sold out.

Thanks