Avoid the pitfalls of low-priced packages for Korean medical beauty treatments in 2026: 1cc, 1 bottle, number of hairs, how to calculate taxes and refunds
In the Korean dermatology public appointment menu that is still updated on September 9, 2026, you can see low-priced items such as “hydration management 5,500 won”, “full face skin botulinum toxin 99,000 won”, “hydro-light needle 2.5cc 59,000 won”, and the page also states VAT 10% extra . These prices are not necessarily fake, but they are often just the first layer of an offer.
1. Why may “59,000 won” not be 59,000 won at checkout?
| Public events | Promotional price | Add 10% after tax | Still need to confirm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrating and calming management + facial mask | 5,500 won | 6050 won | Is it the first time to experience it? Is it limited to designated branches or time periods? |
| Full face skin botulinum toxin + injection equipment | 99,000 won | 108,900 won | Brand of botulinum toxin, total number of units, whether the doctor performs the treatment or the equipment is imported |
| Water light needle 2.5cc+ injection equipment | 59,000 won | 64,900 won | The official name of the product, whether all 2.5cc are original products, whether anesthesia and sedation are charged separately |
The true total price may also include anesthesia, needles or syringes, hospital designation fees, postoperative sedation management, and translation services for foreign customers. The safest way to inquire is not to ask “how much is the minimum price”, but to ask for it to be written clearly in one line. Total price including tax + complete specifications .
2. 1cc, 1 bottle, 1 stick: It seems that they are all reporting quantities, but in fact they are not the same unit.
Taking Juvelook as an example, South Korea’s public price in 2026 appears at the same time Skin Juvelook 1cc 49,500 to 88,000 won , 4cc 363,000 won , and 5～6cc/1 bottle 440,000~770,000 won . The lowest number and the highest number do not automatically mean that the same product is “ten times worse”, but may be different models, capacities, hospital positioning and doctor fees.
3. Injection items focus on the dose; instrument items focus on the number of shots and probes
| Project type | Quotation must contain | Common vague writing methods | Should be asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| REJURAN, Juvelook, water light needle | Product full name, cc number, original packaging quantity | “Full face once” “one bottle experience” | What is the original size and capacity of a bottle after reconstitution? |
| botulinum toxin | Brand, total number of units, surgical site | “Full Face Skin Botox” | How many units were used and whether they were mixed with the masseter or expression lines dosage? |
| Ultherapy | Equipment model, genuine probe, total number of probes, and location | “Full face 300 launch” | How to distribute 300 rounds, whether to include jawline and neck |
| Thermage FLX | Equipment generations, genuine treatment heads, total number of hairs | “Eye area + full face package” | Are eye treatment heads and facial treatment heads counted separately? |
| Picosecond, pigment laser | Equipment formal model, model, location, frequency | “Picosecond whole face” | Is it Q-switched, cellular mode or dot matrix mode? Does it include sedation? |
4. “The package is 20% cheaper” does not mean that the refund will be deducted from the package price.
The Korean Consumer Agency’s medical beauty consumption tips for August 2026 emphasize that before signing a package, you should confirm the type, frequency, duration, normal single price of each item, discounted package price, and refund calculation method if canceled midway. Disputes often occur when consumers ask for a refund after making a few purchases, but the organization deducts the used items at the higher “normal single price.”
For customers going to Korea, they should also consider How to cancel after leaving the country, how to receive refund, and whether the translation content is included in the contract Confirm together. Verbal commitments and chat screenshots can assist description, but are not a substitute for clear written project details.
5. 7 pieces of evidence that must be kept before payment
- Official hospital name, address and appointment date.
- The official name of the product or equipment cannot just read “baby needle”, “collagen needle” or “ultrasound lifting”.
- Injection cc number, bottle number, unit number, or instrument number, treatment head and operation site.
- The total price includes tax and surcharges for anesthesia, needles, director designation, postoperative management, etc.
- The number of packages, validity period, and individual prices of gift items.
- How cancellations, rescheduling, stops and refunds are calculated.
- The name of the actual surgeon; do not just let the consulting room director complete the decision.
6. Under what circumstances should you not pay first?
- Without giving the full name of the product, it just repeatedly emphasizes “today’s lowest price.”
- Do not write dosage, number of shots or size, just “whole face”.
- Before the doctor had even interviewed me, the consultant asked me to purchase a large-amount package first.
- It is claimed that all projects have “no side effects, zero recovery period, and are permanent once and for all.”
- The refund terms are only “no return, no exchange”, but there is no deduction details for used items.
- Request the use of products or equipment that are different from the reservation content, but refuse to re-quote.
7. A Korean medical beauty quotation that can be directly copied
Brand/device official name: __________
Specifications: ____cc / ____bottle / ____unit / ____issue
Parts: __________
Surgeon: __________
Project price: __________ won
Anesthesia, needles, postoperative management: Included / additional ____ won
VAT: Included / additional
Final total price including tax:__________ won
Cancellation and refund rules: __________
FAQ
Are the prices of Korean medical beauty activities unbelievable?
No. The event price can be a real price, but it must meet applicable conditions and clearly state the product, dosage, practitioner, and taxes. Comparisons can only be made after the information is complete.
Is 1 bottle enough for the whole face at one time?
Not necessarily. Different products have different original specifications and reconstitution methods, and the facial area, level of treatment and treatment goals will also affect the actual dosage.
Can foreign customers also receive refunds according to Korean consumer rules?
It should be judged based on the contract, payment method and specific disputes. If you encounter problems, save the contract, receipts, chat records, product and operation photos, and submit a written complaint to the institution; consult Korean consumer consultation channels or professionals if necessary.
How to quickly determine whether the quoted price is comparable?
Unify the two quotes into the same brand, the same model, the same original packaging volume, the same part, the same doctor level and the total price including tax, and then compare.
Consultation and quotation verification
Medical and consumer tips: This article is used to help understand public quotations and contract information, and does not replace doctor interviews, legal opinions, or individual case refund judgments.
