How much is Ultherapy in Korea depends first on how many lines are delivered, and the lowest listed package starts at ₩400,000 before VAT. That entry option typically treats one zone, such as the jawline or under the chin, with numbing cream and a short consultation included. Full-face and face-and-neck plans add more lines at more than one depth and sit higher on the list. The table below gathers current prices from 10 clinics, every one shown before VAT, with 10% VAT added at payment. When you read any Ultherapy Korea price, look for three things in writing: the device version, the zones covered and the total line count, because those decide whether two offers describe the same session.
Merz Aesthetics · Ultherapy PrimePrices
Ultherapy cost in Gangnam
Prices below come from the listed clinics' own price lists, before VAT. 10% VAT is added at payment.
Ultherapy · 100 shots
Range across 2 listed clinics · approx. $291–$327₩400,000–₩450,000 + VATCompare clinicsUltherapy · 300 shots
Range across 3 listed clinics · approx. $720–$945₩990,000–₩1,300,000 + VATCompare clinicsUltherapy · 400 shots
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $960₩1,320,000 + VATCompare clinicsUltherapy · 500 shots
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $1,200₩1,650,000 + VATCompare clinicsUltherapy · 600 shots
Range across 3 listed clinics · approx. $1,440–$1,818₩1,980,000–₩2,500,000 + VATCompare clinicsPrice factors
What changes the price
- Line count: Each pass of the transducer delivers one line of focused ultrasound points, and clinics build packages from a stated number of lines, so more lines cost more.
- Zones treated: Jawline, cheeks, brow, under the chin and the neck are planned separately. In a 2017 prospective study in Dermatologic Surgery, Lu and colleagues gave 800 lines to the face and neck combined, which shows how quickly a full plan adds up.
- Depths used: A plan that mixes the 4.5 mm SMAS transducer with the 3.0 mm and 1.5 mm ones uses more cartridges than a single-depth plan, and the quote reflects that.
- Device version: Ultherapy Prime and the original device can carry different listings, so check which one a quote names.
- Genuine cartridges: Sealed transducer cartridges from the manufacturer are a real consumable cost, so a quote far below the others deserves a direct question about supply.
- Who performs it: A doctor placing every line, or staff working under a doctor's supervision, can shift the figure.
- What is bundled: Numbing, a cooling mask, a skin booster add-on or a follow-up check may be inside the listed price or charged separately.
- VAT: Listed prices are before VAT, and 10% VAT is added at payment, so add it to each quote before comparing totals.
Compare
How the options compare
| Package type | Zones in the plan | Typical candidate | Question to ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-zone plan | Jawline or under the chin | Early sagging in one spot | How many lines and at which depth |
| Lower-face plan | Jawline, lower cheeks and chin | A softening jaw contour | Whether both 4.5 mm and 3.0 mm are used |
| Full-face plan | Brow, cheeks, jawline and chin | Laxity spread across the face | The line split zone by zone |
| Face and neck plan | Full face plus the neck | Loose skin continuing below the jaw | How many lines the neck receives |
| Eye-area add-on | Brow and around the eyelids | Mild hooding or crepey lids | Which shallow transducer is planned |
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Quantitative Analysis of Face and Neck Skin Tightening by Microfocused Ultrasound With Visualization in AsiansDermatologic Surgery · 2017 · doi:10.1097/dss.0000000000001181
In 25 Asian adults given 800 lines to the face and neck at 4.5 mm and 3.0 mm depths, the most notable change was a significant lift under the chin at 90 days, which was smaller and no longer significant at 180 days.
FAQ
Questions about Ultherapy in Gangnam
Is VAT included in the Ultherapy cost in Korea?
Normally it is not: clinics list Ultherapy before VAT, and 10% VAT is added when you pay. The figure on a menu, website or quote is the pre-tax amount, and the receipt shows VAT as its own line. If a written estimate does not say which it is, ask before agreeing, so that every total you compare is on the same footing.
What does an Ultherapy package in Seoul normally cover?
A package usually covers one session with a set number of lines on named zones, plus numbing cream and the consultation. Some clinics add a cooling mask, a soothing ampoule or a review visit, while others charge for them. Aftercare products are often extra. Request a written list of what the figure includes so that nothing new appears on the bill on the day.
Why do two clinics quote such different totals for the same face?
The gap almost always comes from the line count, the zones and the depths, rather than the device itself. One clinic may plan the jawline only while another includes the brow and neck, yet both call it a lifting package. Device version, who places the lines and bundled extras add smaller differences. Ask each clinic for its line split per zone and compare those numbers directly.
How should I compare line counts between quotes?
Compare lines per zone and per depth, not just the grand total. A plan of many shallow lines around the eyes is not equal to the same number of deep lines along the jaw. Write the figures side by side in a short table, add 10% VAT to each price, then divide by the line count to see the real cost of each plan.
Can international visitors pay by card?
Most clinics in Seoul accept major international credit and debit cards, and many also take cash in local currency. Some ask for a deposit when you reserve, especially for longer face-and-neck plans. Check the payment method and any deposit or cancellation terms during the consultation, and keep the itemized receipt, which lists the treatment and the VAT separately. Some clinics also add a small surcharge for card payment, so ask about it.
How often would I pay for a repeat session?
Many people repeat Ultherapy once the earlier change starts to soften, which differs between faces and ages. In the 2017 Lu study, the measured lift under the chin was clear at 90 days and smaller at 180 days, a reminder that results evolve over time. Results vary from person to person, so plan repeat costs after seeing how your own face responds.
Is a much lower price a warning sign?
Not always, but it is a reason to ask more questions before you book. A low figure may cover far fewer lines, a single zone or the shallow transducer only. It can also reflect cartridges that are not genuine. Ask to see the sealed cartridge, confirm the device version and get the line count in writing, then compare it with the other quotes.