Acne, Scars & Pores
Acne Scar Treatment Cost Seoul: Subcision, Potenza
Acne scar treatment cost Seoul: Pico Focus from ₩100,000, Potenza from ₩159,000, Venus Viva from ₩190,000, excl. VAT, same list Koreans pay. Ask on WhatsApp.
Dr. Sarang LimHead Doctor, Muse Clinic Myeongdong · 10 min read
In this article
- 01Acne scar treatment cost in Seoul: the four options on our list
- 02What the price includes, and what it does not
- 03Why acne scar removal Korea prices are the same for foreigners here
- 04Which treatment for which scar, and what I combine
- 05What a korean acne scar treatment visit looks like on a short trip
- 06Risks worth hearing before you pay
- 07Why visitors book acne scar treatment at Muse Clinic Myeongdong
- 08Related reading on skin treatments in Korea
The first question people send me about acne scars is almost never "does it work". It is the acne scar treatment cost Seoul question — the real number, before they book flights. Here it is from our published list: Air Subcision from ₩100,000 (excl. 10% VAT) for a partial area, Pico Focus from ₩100,000 for the butterfly zone, Potenza from ₩159,000, and Venus Viva from ₩190,000.
Those are the same lines a Korean patient reads at the same desk. What moves your total up is the area treated, the number of sessions, and whether subcision is combined with needle RF in one sitting. The rest of this page breaks down exactly which of those applies to which kind of scar.
Acne scar treatment cost in Seoul: the four options on our list
We treat scars with four tools in the acne and pore category, and they do different jobs. Nobody needs all four. The price you end up paying depends almost entirely on which of these your skin actually needs.
- Air Subcision — high-pressure medical CO2 is injected to form an air pocket under the scar, releasing the tethering and triggering collagen. Partial area or full face.
- Potenza — microneedles reach the dermis and release radiofrequency energy there, so the surface is spared while the layer underneath is rebuilt.
- Venus Viva — nanofractional RF for pores, skin texture and scarring, available for the butterfly zone or the full face, plus a four-session deep depressed scar course.
- Pico Focus — a focus lens amplifies the 755nm wavelength to work on pores, shallow atrophic scarring and red acne marks.
- Air Subcision (partial) 1session₩100,000
- Air Subcision (full face) 1session₩200,000
- Potenza + Olidia (4cc) + Cryo or Ultrasound₩300,000
- Potenza + Baby Face Injection (2cc) + Cryo or Ultrasound₩159,000
- Potenza + Stem Cell Skin Booster + Cryo or Ultrasound₩550,000
- Potenza + STEM CELL Skin Booster + CellREDM (Hand Injection) + Cryo or Ultrasound₩1,100,000
- See all 9 options →
- Pico Focus 1 session₩180,000₩129,000
- Pore Eraser Package₩1,200,000₩690,000
- Pico Focus butterfly zone 1 session₩100,000
- Pico Focus butterfly zone 3 sessions₩260,000
- See all 8 options →
- Venus Viva Nanofractional RF (Butterfly Zone) 1session₩250,000₩190,000
- Venus Viva Nanofractional RF (Full Face) 1session₩450,000₩300,000
- Deep Depressed Scar Intensive Package₩1,800,000₩1,390,000
- Venus Viva (Butterfly zone) 1 session₩250,000
- See all 5 options →
Prices exclude 10% VAT. Event prices run for a limited period and may change.
The full list of 77-plus treatments, including every option in this category and the current event prices, sits on the treatments page. I would rather you read the numbers before you walk in than hear them for the first time while you are already lying on the bed.
What the price includes, and what it does not
Two things are added to every line on the list: 10% VAT, and anything you add on the day. Nothing else. There is no consultation fee hidden behind the treatment price, and the structured consultation with an interpreter happens before you commit to anything.
| Item | How it affects your total |
|---|---|
| VAT | 10% on top of every listed price. |
| Area | Butterfly zone (cheeks and nose) costs less than full face. Partial subcision costs less than full face. |
| Sessions | Single sessions are listed separately from 3-, 4- and 5-session courses. Courses bring the per-session figure down. |
| Combinations | Several Potenza and Venus Viva lines bundle a skin booster, a modeling pack or an LED regeneration laser into one price. |
| Event prices | Some lines are event prices for a limited period and can change, so the treatments page is the source of truth, not this post. |
Why acne scar removal Korea prices are the same for foreigners here
When people search acne scar removal korea, the worry underneath it is usually the second price list — the one that appears when you speak English. We do not keep one. The list is published, it is in one currency, and the interpreter sitting with you can read it line by line in English, Japanese or Chinese.
If you want the longer version of how scar types are graded and treated here, our note on acne scar removal korea for atrophic and tethered scars goes deeper into the scar categories, and the guide to korean acne scar treatment and active acne covers what to do if you still have breakouts alongside the scarring.
Which treatment for which scar, and what I combine
This is the part that decides your final cost. Scars are not one problem. Below is how I usually match them, with the starting price for each so you can build a rough budget before messaging.
| What you see | Where I usually start | Price anchor (excl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling, tethered depressions that do not flatten when stretched | Air Subcision, then needle RF in the same visit or the next | from ₩100,000 |
| Boxcar scars, enlarged pores, uneven texture | Potenza RF microneedling | from ₩159,000 |
| Shallow atrophic scarring plus red acne marks | Pico Focus | from ₩100,000 |
| Deep depressed scars needing a staged plan | Venus Viva nanofractional RF, built as a multi-session course | from ₩190,000 |
Combining is normal rather than an upsell. Release the scar floor, then stimulate the dermis, then settle the surface — that sequence is why several of our lines already bundle a booster and an LED regeneration laser into one price instead of charging for each step.
If pores and roughness bother you more than individual dents, read what smooths textured skin in Seoul first. If the scars are flat and the real issue is the red or brown shadow left behind, post-inflammatory erythema is a different problem with different pricing. And for a session-by-session breakdown of one device, there is Potenza RF microneedling cost in Korea.
What a korean acne scar treatment visit looks like on a short trip
Most of our scar patients are in Seoul for under a week. That is workable, but the order of days matters. Needle RF leaves redness and tiny grid marks, so I would rather treat on day one or two of your trip than the evening before a long-haul flight.
- 01Consultation with an interpreter: I stretch and side-light the skin, separate tethered scars from surface texture, and give you the session count and total.
- 02Numbing cream where it is needed. Allow about an hour from preparation through aftercare.
- 03Treatment, planned and performed one to one by the head doctor after the consultation.
- 04Aftercare on the bed — cooling, a modeling pack or LED regeneration laser where the option includes it.
- 05A review message on WhatsApp while you are still in Korea, so we can adjust before you fly.
| When | What you notice |
|---|---|
| Day 0 | Redness and warmth, pinpoint or grid marks on the treated area. Sunscreen and gentle moisturiser only. |
| Days 1–3 | Redness fades, the surface feels dry and slightly rough as it sheds. Many people cover it once that settles. |
| Week 1–2 | Texture looks smoother and the tone more even. Shallow marks look lighter. |
| Month 1–3 | Collagen remodelling continues underneath, which is why depressions keep improving after the visit and why staged sessions stack. |
Results and how long they last vary from person to person, and deep scars improve in steps rather than all at once. I say that at every scar consultation, because the people who are happiest a year later are the ones who planned a course instead of expecting one session to finish the job.
Risks worth hearing before you pay
Every one of these procedures breaks or heats the skin on purpose, so side effects are possible and you should know them before you agree. The usual ones are temporary: redness for a few days, swelling, small bruises at subcision or needle points, and a dry, rough surface while it sheds.
- Bruising after subcision, more likely over the cheekbones and jaw area — a few days to a week.
- Temporary darkening of marks if you go into strong sun without protection afterwards.
- Small bumps or crusting at treated points, which settle on their own.
- Flare of active acne if breakouts are not controlled first — this is why I treat active acne before scar work.
- Less change than hoped after one session on deep, long-standing scars, which is a planning issue rather than a complication.
Why visitors book acne scar treatment at Muse Clinic Myeongdong
Three practical reasons, all checkable. One price list — the same numbers Korean patients pay, published in full on the treatments page, VAT stated separately. Interpreters in the clinic in English, Japanese and Chinese, with other languages arranged on request, staying with you from consultation to aftercare. The head doctor plans and performs the treatment after the consultation: that is Dr. Sarang Lim, and scar work in particular is a judgement call that should not be handed off.
For trip planning: we are a one-minute walk from Myeongdong Station Exit 5 on Line 4, also near Hoehyeon Station Exit 7 across from Shinsegae, on the 3rd floor of the Korea Daeyungak Tower with a Twosome Place and Hana Bank at street level. Open Mon–Fri 10:00–20:00 and Sat–Sun 09:00–15:00, so a weekend slot between shopping days is realistic. More on how we work is on the Muse Clinic home page.
Genuine products and correct dosage, shown to you rather than described — that is the clinic's first motto, and with scars it also means telling you when a cheaper line on the list is the right one for your skin.
Related reading on skin treatments in Korea
- potenza rf microneedling cost korea — Potenza RF Microneedling Cost Korea: Per Session
- korean glass skin treatment — Korean Glass Skin Treatment in Seoul: What It Is
- how to check medical tourism clinic license korea — How to Check Medical Tourism Clinic License Korea
- korean skin treatment — Korean Skin Treatment in Seoul: What to Book
Questions people ask
Before you message us
Acne scar treatment cost Seoul: what are the starting prices?
On our list, Air Subcision starts from ₩100,000 for a partial area and Pico Focus from ₩100,000 for the butterfly zone. Potenza starts from ₩159,000 and Venus Viva nanofractional RF from ₩190,000. All of those exclude 10% VAT. Full-face areas, multi-session courses and combination packages cost more, and the treatments page always shows the current numbers because event prices run for a limited period.
Do foreigners pay more for acne scar removal in Korea?
Not with us. There is no separate foreigner menu at Muse Clinic Myeongdong — you pay the same line a Korean patient reads, and the whole list with every option and every number is published on our website. The only additions are 10% VAT and anything you choose to add during the consultation. If a clinic will not show you a written list before you sit down, that is worth asking about.
How many sessions do I need for acne scars?
It depends on how deep the scars are. Shallow texture and red marks often change noticeably after one or two sessions. Tethered, rolling depressions usually need subcision repeated over a few visits, which is why our deep-scar course is built as four sessions rather than one. I give you a session count and the matching total at the consultation, not before I have seen the skin in person. Results and how long they last vary from person to person.
Can I get acne scar treatment during a short trip to Seoul?
Yes, and most of our visitors do exactly that. Needle RF and Pico Focus leave redness and pinpoint marks for a few days, so I prefer to treat early in the trip rather than the night before a flight home. If you have four or more days in Seoul, one session plus a review is realistic. We are open Mon–Fri 10:00–20:00 and Sat–Sun 09:00–15:00.
Does acne scar treatment hurt, and what is the recovery like?
Numbing cream is applied first, so most people describe needle RF as heat and pressure rather than sharp pain. Allow about an hour from preparation through aftercare when numbing is used. Afterwards the skin is red and slightly rough, and small bumps or bruising at treated points are possible. How quickly that settles varies from person to person.
Which should I choose: subcision, Potenza or Pico Focus?
Subcision is for depressions that are tethered down by scar tissue under the skin. Potenza and Venus Viva are needle RF, so they rebuild the dermis for boxcar scars, wide pores and uneven texture. Pico Focus is the gentler option for shallow scarring and red marks. In practice I combine them: release first, then resurface. The decision is made by stretching and side-lighting your skin at the consultation.
Results and maintenance period vary by individual. Every procedure carries the possibility of side effects, which are explained before you agree to treatment. Prices exclude 10% VAT and event prices may change. This article is general information from the clinic and is not a diagnosis; suitability is decided at the consultation.
Written by
Dr. Sarang Lim
Head Doctor · Muse Clinic Myeongdong
- Education & training
- Graduated, Inje University College of Medicine · Residency training, Paik Medical Center (Inje University) · Sungkyunkwan University Graduate School, Master's degree · Indiana University Kelley School of Business
- Advisory & certification
- Cynosure — Certified laser center · Juvéderm — Advisory doctor · QT Fill — Advisory doctor · Olidia — Advisory doctor · Galderma Sculptra — Advisory doctor · Merz — Advisory doctor · Jeisys — Advisory doctor · NOVA Thread — Advisory doctor
- Academic societies (full member)
- Korean Academy of Aesthetic Plastic & Laser Medicine · Korean Society of Aesthetic Surgery · Korean Society of Obesity Research Medicine · Korean Society of Obesity & Aesthetic Medicine · Korean Society of Anti-Aging Medicine
Treatments in this article
Excl. 10% VAT · same list Korean patients pay