The Korea Botox price is usually set per treatment area or per unit, with listed options starting from ₩10,000 before VAT. A single-area option typically covers one zone such as the frown lines, while larger packages bundle the forehead, crow's feet and frown lines, or treat the jaw muscle on both sides. The quote also depends on the toxin brand, since imported products and Korean-made products are priced separately. The table below shows current prices from 10 clinics, all written before tax, and 10% VAT is added at payment. Use it to compare like with like: same brand, same area and the same number of units.
Prices
Botox cost in Busan
Prices below come from the listed clinics' own price lists, before VAT. 10% VAT is added at payment.
Botox · 1 sessions
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $47₩65,000 + VATCompare clinicsBotox · 100 units
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $28₩38,000 + VATCompare clinicsBotox
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $7–$73From ₩10,000–₩100,000 + VATCompare clinicsBotox Wondertox Wrinkle 1 Area
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $11₩15,000 + VATCompare clinicsBotox Jaw (Korean standard) — list price
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $18₩25,000 + VATCompare clinicsBotox (Korean high-purity I) 1 Area — list price
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $22₩29,800 + VATCompare clinicsBotox Wondertox Jaw (Masseter)
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $22₩30,000 + VATCompare clinicsBotox Hi-Tox Wrinkle 1 Area
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $29₩40,000 + VATCompare clinicsPrice factors
What changes the price
- Unit count: the dose is measured in units, and a larger muscle such as the jaw or shoulder needs several times more units than a frown line, so the unit total drives most of the botox price in Korea.
- Treatment area: clinics often sell named areas such as forehead, frown lines or crow's feet as fixed options, and adding a zone raises the total even when the unit count per zone is small.
- Toxin brand: imported brands such as Botox from Allergan and Xeomin from Merz are usually listed apart from Korean-made brands such as Nabota, Coretox, Meditoxin or Hutox.
- Dilution and technique: micro-injection methods spread diluted toxin across the skin, and in a 2024 randomized study Salem and colleagues reported that the dilution chosen changed the clinical result, so ask how the product is prepared.
- Genuine product: the price should name the brand, and you can ask to see the sealed vial with its printed batch number before it is opened.
- Who performs it: ask whether a doctor injects personally and whether the consultation and face mapping are part of the same visit.
- What the package includes: some quotes cover a follow-up check and touch-up at about two weeks, others charge for it separately.
- VAT: listed prices are before VAT, and 10% VAT is added at payment, so add it when you compare a quote with your budget.
Compare
How the options compare
| Option | Area covered | Who it suits | What to ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single area | One zone, such as frown lines or forehead | First-timers testing how their face responds | How many units are used and which brand |
| Upper face set | Forehead, frown lines and crow's feet together | People with lines in several upper-face zones | Unit count per zone and whether a touch-up is included |
| Jaw slimming | Chewing muscle on both sides | People with a square jaw from muscle bulk | Total units per side and how many sessions are planned |
| Micro-injection for skin | Diluted toxin spread across the face | People focused on fine texture and oiliness | Dilution used and total units across the face |
| Body areas | Shoulder or calf muscles | People with muscle bulk in these zones | Unit total and how the dose is split across the area |
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Different Dilutions of Mesobotox in Facial Rejuvenation: Which is Better?Aesthetic Plastic Surgery · 2024 · doi:10.1007/s00266-024-04029-7
A randomized study in 30 women comparing three dilutions of intradermal botulinum toxin, in which the most concentrated dilution gave the largest improvement in periorbital and mid-face wrinkles at one and six months.
FAQ
Questions about Botox in Busan
Are Korean clinic prices for toxin shown before or after VAT?
Listed prices at Korean aesthetic clinics are usually shown before VAT, and 10% VAT is added when you pay. This applies to the figures in the price table on this page as well. Some clinics print the VAT line separately on the receipt. When you set a quote against your budget, add the tax first so the comparison reflects what you will actually be charged at the counter.
What is included in a typical botox cost in Korea?
A typical quote covers the consultation, the toxin itself and the injection, and often numbing cream or an ice pack. What varies is the follow-up: some clinics include a check and small touch-up at about two weeks, while others charge for that visit. Ask whether the price covers one session only and how many units it includes, so you know what a second visit would add.
How do I compare two quotes fairly?
Compare quotes only when the brand, the treatment area and the number of units are the same. A lower figure for fewer units or a different product is not the same offer. Ask each clinic to write the brand, units per area and what the package includes. Once those three details match, the remaining difference usually comes down to who injects and how much follow-up care is offered.
Why do toxin prices differ from one clinic to the next?
Prices differ mainly because of brand, unit count and what the package includes, and the cost of botox in Korea follows that pattern in every city. Imported brands are generally listed apart from Korean-made ones, and a clinic may bundle a touch-up or numbing into its price. For botox in Korea, price lists use the same units everywhere, so a botox in Seoul price can be read with the same three questions.
How do clinics usually take payment?
Most clinics take payment at the front desk on the day of treatment, after the consultation has confirmed the plan. Card and cash payments are common, and the receipt lists the items with the VAT line. Ask before treatment whether the clinic needs a deposit to hold an appointment and what happens to it if you change the date, since policies differ from clinic to clinic.
Do repeat sessions change the South Korea botox cost over a year?
Yes, because toxin wears off, the yearly Korea Botox cost depends on how often you repeat it. Wrinkle treatment is usually repeated every three to four months, while jaw treatment is often repeated a little less often once the muscle has reduced. Multiply the per-session quote by the number of visits you expect, and keep a record of the brand and units so each repeat follows the same plan.
Can I see the product before paying for it?
Yes, you can ask to see the sealed vial or box before the injection and check that the brand matches your quote. The packaging shows the product name, batch number and expiry date. Many clinics open the product in front of the patient as standard practice. Asking is reasonable and takes a minute, and it confirms that what you pay for is what goes into your face.