The Korea Botox price in the table below starts at ₩10,000 before VAT, and clinics set it either per treatment zone or per unit of toxin drawn from the vial. A typical package covers one or more zones, such as the frown lines, the forehead or the jaw muscle,. The brand on the vial, imported or Korean-made, shifts the quote more than any other detail. The table gathers current menu fees from 10 clinics; every figure is listed before VAT, and 10% VAT is added when you pay. Check whether a review visit about two weeks later is part of the package, because that changes what you are really comparing.
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
- Brand: imported toxin such as Botox by Allergan or Xeomin by Merz usually sits higher on a menu than Korean-made brands such as Nabota, Coretox or Meditoxin, which is the first thing to note when reading any botox korea price.
- Unit count: the dose for a forehead, a frown area or a jaw muscle depends on muscle strength, and a per-unit menu bills exactly that dose, which keeps the botox price korea quotes easy to audit.
- Zone pricing: some clinics charge a set fee per zone regardless of the units used; it reads simply, but the korea botox cost then hides the dose behind a label.
- Number of zones: treating several areas in one visit is often priced as a bundle instead of the sum of single zones, so a combined botox cost in Korea may not match the menu lines added up.
- Who injects: a quote should state whether a licensed doctor performs every injection, since that shapes both the botox cost korea visitors pay and the consistency of the result.
- Review visit: a small correction after two weeks may be included, charged separately or not offered at all, and the difference matters if one brow settles higher.
- VAT: menu fees are shown before VAT and 10% VAT is added at payment, so add it to every line before judging the cost of botox in Korea at one clinic against another, or a botox in Seoul price against a Busan one.
Compare
How the options compare
| Option | Area covered | Who it suits | What to ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single zone, Korean-made brand | Frown lines or the skin beside the eyes | First-timers testing how their muscles respond | Which brand is in the vial, and how many units go in? |
| Jaw muscle plan | Chewing muscle on both sides of the lower face | A square jaw from clenching or strong chewing | Is a second session suggested months later, and is it priced now? |
| Per-unit plan | Any zone, billed by the units drawn | Anyone who wants to see the exact dose | Can I watch the units drawn into the syringe? |
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Safety of Botulinum Toxin A in Aesthetic Treatments: A Systematic Review of Clinical StudiesDermatologic Surgery · 2014 · doi:10.1111/dsu.12463
A review of 35 clinical studies with 8,787 subjects confirming the short-term safety of three toxin formulations used for facial aesthetics.
FAQ
Questions about Botox in Busan
Does the botox price in Korea on clinic menus already include VAT?
No, Korean clinic menus normally show fees before VAT, and 10% VAT is added at the moment of payment. When you collect several quotes during a trip, add the tax to each line yourself, since it applies at every clinic. Comparing pre-tax and post-tax figures by mistake is the most common reason, by far, a final bill looks higher than expected.
Why do some clinics quote the botox cost in Korea per unit and others per zone?
Per-unit menus bill the exact dose, while per-zone menus bundle a usual dose into one simple fee. Neither method is more honest by itself. A per-unit quote lets you see how many units a doctor plans for a strong forehead, while a zone fee is easier to read at a glance. Whichever format you get, ask for the unit count in writing so two quotes can be lined up fairly.
Is a botox seoul price different from what clinics in Busan list?
Fees depend mainly on the clinic, the brand and the dose rather than on the city name. Both cities have simple per-zone menus and detailed per-unit plans. The table on this page lets you compare the clinics listed here by the same columns. Read the brand and unit count first, then the fee, and remember to add VAT to each.
What should a written toxin quote list before I agree to treatment?
A useful quote lists the brand, the units for each zone, who performs the injections and the fee before VAT. It should also say whether a review visit is included and what happens if one side settles unevenly. Ask for the quote in writing or as a message you can save. A clinic that hesitates to put the brand and dose in writing gives you little to compare.
How much does the brand change the south korea botox cost?
The brand is usually the largest single factor in a toxin quote, ahead of the zone itself. Imported products such as Botox and Xeomin are typically listed above Korean-made brands like Nabota or Coretox. All of these are approved in Korea, and the choice can follow your history with a product. If an earlier treatment faded quickly, ask the doctor whether a different formulation makes sense before choosing on fee alone.
Does paying a lower fee mean accepting more risk?
Risk depends mostly on correct placement, the right dose and a genuine sealed product, not on the fee itself. A 2014 systematic review by Cavallini and colleagues in Dermatologic Surgery, covering 35 clinical studies, found that drooping of the eyelid or brow and lip asymmetry were the main treatment-related effects, and all resolved on their own. Whatever the fee, ask to see the vial opened and confirm a doctor is injecting.
How do clinics usually take payment for injections?
Most clinics take payment at the front desk on the day of treatment, after the consultation and before or right after the injections. International credit cards are widely accepted, and some clinics also take cash or mobile payment, and a few ask for a deposit. Ask in advance which cards are accepted, and keep the itemized receipt that shows the brand and units used.
Will a repeat session cost the same as the first one?
A repeat session is usually priced from the same menu, so the fee mainly changes if the dose or brand changes. Toxin effects fade over roughly three to four months, and many people return on that schedule. A doctor may adjust the units after seeing how the first treatment settled. Keep a record of the brand and units from each visit so future quotes are simple to check.