The pico laser Korea price you will see is billed mostly per visit, and the lowest listed session starts at ₩60,000 before VAT. Full-face toning is commonly offered as a single visit or as a bundle of repeat visits a few weeks apart, freckle and sun spot work is charged by zone or by number of marks, and tattoo fading is sized by the area of the design. Lens passes aimed at texture usually appear as a separate line. Listed figures for 10 clinics appear in the table on this page, with every amount shown before tax; 10% VAT is added at the counter when you pay. Check whether numbing and soothing care are part of each line.
Prices
Pico laser cost in Hongdae
Prices below come from the listed clinics' own price lists, before VAT. 10% VAT is added at payment.
Pico laser · 1 sessions
Range across 3 listed clinics · approx. $44–$145From ₩60,000–₩200,000 + VATCompare clinicsPrice factors
What changes the price
- Service type: gentle toning, targeted spot passes and fractional lens sessions are billed as different items, so the same device can appear on a menu at several rates.
- Zone size: a full face, the cheeks alone, the neck or the backs of the hands each have their own line, and adding a zone increases the total.
- Platform and wavelength: some clinics list 755 nm and 1064 nm work separately, and a lens array such as FOCUS is often charged on top of the base pass.
- Bundle length: courses lower the cost of each visit compared with a one-off appointment, which matters for melasma and diffuse tone that need repeat toning.
- Ink and design area: tattoo fading is priced by size, and colored or dense ink tends to need more sessions; a 2020 systematic review by Wu and colleagues in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine graded the evidence for picosecond tattoo removal as level I.
- Operator: rates can differ depending on whether the treating doctor fires the laser or a trained staff member does under supervision.
- Extras: numbing cream, a calming mask, sunscreen and a follow-up skin check may be bundled or billed one by one.
- VAT: menus are written before VAT, and 10% VAT is added at payment, so total quotes on the same basis before comparing.
Compare
How the options compare
| Service | How it is billed | Usual visit pattern | Question for the clinic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trial toning visit | One full-face session | Single appointment, often at the start of a trip | How many passes and which wavelength the visit includes |
| Toning bundle | Fixed number of full-face sessions | Repeat visits every few weeks | Whether unused sessions can be taken on a later trip |
| Freckle and spot work | Per zone or per count of marks | One or two visits for many flat spots | Whether a touch-up for faint marks is included |
| Lens texture pass | Add-on line or stand-alone session | Several sessions spaced weeks apart | How many days of fine crusting to expect |
| Tattoo fading | Per session, sized by design area | Long series, months between visits | Whether the size is measured before the first session |
Evidence
Research behind this page
- A Systematic Review of Picosecond Laser in Dermatology: Evidence and RecommendationsLasers in Surgery and Medicine · 2020 · doi:10.1002/lsm.23244
Reviewing 77 studies, the authors rated picosecond laser evidence as level I for tattoo removal, level I to IV for benign pigmented lesions and level II for melasma and skin rejuvenation.
FAQ
Questions about Pico laser in Hongdae
Is VAT added on top of the pico laser seoul price shown on menus?
Yes, menus and the table on this page list figures before tax, and 10% VAT is added at the counter. The same rule covers single visits, bundles and add-ons such as lens passes or masks. When two clinics present totals differently, convert both to the pre-tax amount first. That keeps the comparison fair before you add the tax back on.
Why is the pico laser price in korea lower per visit on a course?
Clinics discount the cost of each visit when you commit to several sessions, because melasma and patchy tone respond to repeated gentle toning. A one-off visit carries a higher rate for the same pass. Before buying a bundle, ask how many weeks apart the sessions are and whether they expire. A course only saves money if you can attend the visits.
Is there a separate charge for the first skin consultation?
Policies differ, so ask when booking whether the skin assessment is billed on its own or absorbed into the treatment. Some clinics include the doctor's exam and imaging in the session price, while others list a consultation line. Either way, the assessment is what decides the settings. Ask for the quote after the exam, once the plan is written down.
Do freckle removal and melasma toning cost the same?
They are usually priced differently, because spot work targets individual marks and toning covers the whole face at low energy. Freckle passes may be charged by zone or by count, while melasma typically needs a toning course spread over several weeks. A doctor may suggest both for mixed pigment. Ask for each part to appear as its own line. Mixed pigment plans are common, so a clear split keeps the total easy to read.
Will a touch-up for faded spots be charged again?
Some clinics include one recheck for lingering marks, while others treat any repeat pass as a new session. Freckles and flat sun spots often lighten well after the first visit, but a few spots can remain or darken briefly before fading. Ask whether a follow-up within a set period is part of the package. Have the answer noted on your receipt or quote. Faint leftovers are often reviewed a month or so later.
Can I prepay a bundle and finish it on my next trip?
Many clinics allow remaining sessions to be used later, but expiry dates and refund rules vary. Toning courses respond more steadily when visits keep a regular rhythm, so long gaps between trips can slow progress. Ask how long the bundle stays valid and what happens if you cannot return. Keep the written terms together with your payment receipt. If a trip is uncertain, a shorter bundle may suit you.
How do visitors usually pay at laser clinics in Seoul?
International credit cards are widely accepted at skin clinics, and some clinics take other payment methods as well. Payment is normally made on the day of treatment, after the plan and quote are confirmed. A few clinics ask for a deposit to hold a booking. Confirm accepted methods and any deposit rules before your appointment day. Keep the itemized receipt, since it lists each service and the tax line.