How much does botox cost in Myeongdong Seoul?
Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong prices botox in KRW per unit and per area. The per-unit KRW rate differs by brand: Allergan Botox is priced higher per unit than Korean brands Nabota (Daewoong) and Coretox (Hugel); Merz Xeomin is priced between Allergan and Korean brands. Total session cost depends on the zones treated and unit count per zone. Current KRW pricing is provided within 24 hours of a consultation request. No foreigner surcharge — same price as Korean patients.
Is botox cheaper in Seoul than in the US, UK, or Australia?
For Korean brands (Nabota, Coretox), botox is generally significantly cheaper in Seoul than equivalent physician-injected botox in the US, UK, or Australia at current exchange rates. For Allergan Botox, Korean clinic pricing is competitive with but not always dramatically lower than US or UK pricing, particularly at private clinics. The cost-efficiency case for Seoul botox is strongest when: (1) you are combining botox with other treatments that have a larger price differential; (2) you are combining with Seoul tourism that you would take regardless; (3) you are treating high-unit-demand zones like masseter bilaterally where the unit volume makes the price gap larger in absolute terms.
What botox brands are available at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong?
Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong stocks Allergan Botox (OnabotulinumtoxinA, USA), Merz Xeomin (IncobotulinumtoxinA, Germany), Daewoong Nabota (PrabotulinumtoxinA, Korea — same brand as US Jeuveau), and Hugel Coretox (LetibotulinumtoxinA, Korea). Patients can request a specific brand or discuss brand selection with the co-director at consultation. All four brands are KFDA-approved; Allergan, Xeomin, and Nabota are also FDA-approved for aesthetic use.
Is Nabota the same as Jeuveau?
Yes. Nabota and Jeuveau are the same product (PrabotulinumtoxinA) manufactured by Daewoong Pharmaceuticals (Korea). Nabota is the brand name in Korea and some international markets; Jeuveau is the US brand name, approved by the FDA in 2019 specifically for aesthetic use. It is the first Korean-origin botulinum toxin with US FDA approval. International patients who have used Jeuveau in the US can request Nabota at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong with confidence in brand equivalence.
What is Coretox and is it FDA approved?
Hugel Coretox (LetibotulinumtoxinA) is a Korean-manufactured botulinum toxin type A with KFDA approval in Korea. As of 2026, Coretox has not received US FDA approval (Hugel's US regulatory application has been in process). Coretox is therefore not available in the US market but is widely used in Korean aesthetic clinics. Non-inferiority to Allergan Botox has been demonstrated in a Korean phase III RCT (Kim et al., J Cosmet Dermatol 2022). International patients traveling to Seoul can access Coretox at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong.
How many units of botox do I need for masseter jaw slimming?
Masseter botox for jaw slimming at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong typically requires 20–50 units per side (40–100 units bilateral), depending on masseteric muscle mass assessed by palpation during clenching. Patients with significant masseteric hypertrophy require higher doses (60–100 units bilateral) to achieve visible jaw slimming. The co-director assesses the masseter by palpation and visual assessment before determining the dose. A 2-week follow-up is recommended for masseter — touch-up may be included in the initial price if the dose was conservative.
How long does botox last in Myeongdong?
Botox duration at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong is consistent with published clinical data: 3–4 months for facial expression zones (forehead, glabella, crow's feet). Masseter botox typically shows effect for 4–6 months as larger muscle bulk extends efficacy. Factors that reduce duration include high muscle activity, metabolic rate, and under-dosing at initial treatment. The co-director documents units per zone to ensure adequate dosing — patients who have experienced shorter-than-expected duration elsewhere may achieve better duration with adjusted dosing. Korean brands (Nabota, Coretox) have shown equivalent duration to Allergan Botox in phase III trials.
Can I get botox and filler on the same day at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong?
Yes. Co-directors Dr. Lee Wonjin and Dr. Lee Kangin routinely combine botox and
filler in a single session at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong. Combining botox and filler in the same appointment allows coordinated treatment planning — the injection map considers how each treatment affects the other zone. For international patients with limited time in Seoul, same-day botox and filler is common practice. The co-director determines the order of treatment (typically filler first, then botox) and injection zones to avoid any risk of product interaction.
Is there a foreigner surcharge for botox at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong?
No. Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong applies the same KRW price to all patients regardless of nationality. There is no foreigner price, no dual pricing, and no additional fee for international patients beyond the treatment invoice. This policy applies to all treatments including botox, filler, RF, and laser. The KRW amount charged is the same as the Korean patient price.
How do I know the botox at Kind Global Clinic is authentic?
Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong documents the brand name, manufacturer lot number, expiry date, dilution, and unit count per injection site in every patient chart. All botulinum toxin products are sourced through legitimate licensed pharmaceutical distribution channels in Korea. The lot number is available to patients on request and can be cross-referenced with the manufacturer's authentication system. Counterfeit botulinum toxin is a documented problem in some markets — documented lot numbers provide patient-side verification.
What is the difference in botox per unit pricing between Allergan and Nabota at Kind Global Clinic?
The per-unit KRW price for Allergan Botox is higher than for Nabota (Daewoong) and Coretox (Hugel) at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong. Xeomin (Merz) is priced between Allergan and the Korean brands. Exact current KRW per-unit rates for each brand are provided at consultation — contact via the booking form or the contact section on this page. For equivalent unit counts, selecting Nabota or Coretox over Allergan reduces the total session cost; clinical non-inferiority of both Korean brands to Allergan Botox has been demonstrated in phase III RCTs.
How soon can I travel after botox at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong?
Botox at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong has no required recovery period. Patients can resume normal activity — including travel — the same day. Post-injection instructions include: avoid lying flat for 4 hours after injection, avoid heavy exercise for 24 hours, avoid sauna or high heat for 24 hours, avoid rubbing or massaging the treated zones for 24 hours. Long-haul flights on the same day as botox injection are acceptable for facial zones — the pressure-change and immobility of a flight do not affect botulinum toxin migration risk when face is the treatment site.
How do I book botox at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong?
Book via the consultation form on this page or the booking page. Provide your target zones, preferred brand if you have one, and your Seoul travel dates. Co-director's team responds within 24 hours with appointment availability and current KRW pricing. Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong: 6F, 26 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul. Myeongdong Station Line 4 Exit 6, 5 minutes walk. Mon–Fri 10:30–20:30, Sat–Sun 10:00–17:00.
Can I see the botox price list before my appointment?
Current KRW per-unit and per-area pricing for all four botulinum toxin brands is provided within 24 hours of submitting a consultation request. Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong provides pricing in writing before your appointment so there are no cost surprises. Pricing is published in KRW; the equivalent in your home currency depends on the exchange rate at time of payment.
Does botox hurt at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong?
Botox injections involve a fine 30–31 gauge needle and the injection volume per site is small (0.05–0.1 mL). Most patients describe the sensation as a brief pinch or slight stinging lasting 1–2 seconds per injection site. Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong uses topical anesthetic cream on request for patients with sensitivity — applied 15–20 minutes before injection. Ice cooling is applied to the injection site immediately before the needle if preferred. The co-director adjusts injection technique and needle speed based on the patient's comfort feedback.
What aftercare is needed after botox in Seoul?
After botox at Kind Global Clinic Myeongdong: avoid touching or rubbing the injection sites for 4 hours; do not lie face-down for 4 hours; avoid vigorous exercise for 24 hours; avoid sauna, steam rooms, or prolonged high heat for 24 hours; do not have facial treatments (massage, ultrasound, RF) on the injected zones for 2 weeks. Normal skincare can resume immediately. International patients are advised to photograph the injection sites at 48 hours and 2 weeks post-treatment and submit via the online follow-up contact for the co-director's assessment.