Skin Boosters & Glow
Korean Glass Skin Treatment Before and After
Korean glass skin treatment before and after: what actually changes, week by week, from ₩159,000 excl. VAT in Myeongdong. Ask which option fits your trip.
Dr. Sarang LimHead Doctor, Muse Clinic Myeongdong · 10 min read
In this article
- 01What a korean glass skin treatment before and after actually shows
- 02Who glass skin injections suit, and who should start elsewhere
- 03The glass skin injection visit at Muse, step by step
- 04Glass skin treatment price in Seoul: options and what changes the number
- 05Korean glass skin treatment before and after: the week-by-week timeline
- 06Side effects and the honest limits
- 07Why visitors book their korean glass skin treatment in Myeongdong
- 08Related reading on skin treatments in Korea
Search korean glass skin treatment before and after and you get filtered photos with no information attached: no treatment name, no number of sessions, no idea what that skin looked like outside studio lighting. I cannot hand you patient photos — we do not publish them — but I can tell you precisely what changes, in what order, and when it becomes visible in your own camera roll. Glass skin in a clinic is not one procedure. It is water put back into the skin, surface debris cleared off, and pore and texture work layered on top.
At Muse Clinic Myeongdong that work usually starts with the glass skin injection, from ₩159,000 (excl. 10% VAT). Below is the realistic korean glass skin treatment before and after timeline, which option does what, and how the visit fits a short trip to Seoul.
What a korean glass skin treatment before and after actually shows
Glass skin is a light effect. Skin that holds water has a smooth, even surface, so light bounces off it in one direction instead of scattering across dry flakes, rough patches and open pores. That is the whole mechanism. When people show me a glass skin before and after they like, what they are reacting to is reflection, not a change in face shape or skin colour.
So the honest version of a korean glass skin treatment before and after is a set of small, specific differences:
- Dullness lifts — the skin looks awake in flat indoor light, not only under a ring light.
- Makeup sits flatter and slides less by the afternoon.
- Fine dry lines on the cheeks look shallower because the skin under them is plumper.
- The surface feels smooth to the back of your hand instead of grainy.
- What does not change: pigment, deep acne scars, bone structure, or sagging. Those need different tools.
If your main complaint is actually roughness and bumpy texture rather than dryness, read our note on textured skin treatment before you book. If it is brown patches, a hydration injection will not move them, and I will say so at the consultation rather than sell you a glow you will not see.
Who glass skin injections suit, and who should start elsewhere
The Lilied M Glass Skin Injection is a premium hyaluronic acid skin booster placed into the skin itself. It charges the cells with water, helps hold it there, and supports collagen within the dermis. Our list describes the people it is built for:
- Anyone bothered by a dull skin tone
- Anyone with rough, dry skin or small bumpy breakouts
- Anyone who wants to work on signs of ageing
- Anyone who wants skin that feels plump and hydrated rather than tight
If your pores and blackheads are the loudest problem, I would clear the surface first with a korean glass facial style extraction session, then inject. If you want the full sequencing — what to do first, second and third over a trip — we wrote a separate plan on how to get korean glass skin that pairs with this page.
The glass skin injection visit at Muse, step by step
A structured consultation with an interpreter comes first, then the treatment is planned and performed one to one by the head doctor. Nothing is opened out of your sight: genuine product and correct dosage is the clinic's first motto, so the vial and the measured amount are shown to you before anything goes into your skin.
- 01One-to-one consultation: I look at your skin in clinic light, ask what your skin does by 3 p.m., and decide depth and amount.
- 02Cleansing — makeup and sunscreen off completely.
- 03Numbing cream, left on while you wait in the lounge.
- 04Treatment: shallow injections across the area, placed evenly so the hydration is not patchy.
- 05Finishing care, then you are told exactly what to avoid for the rest of the day.


Glass skin treatment price in Seoul: options and what changes the number
There are three different jobs in a glass skin plan, and the price depends on which ones you need. The Lilied M Glass Skin Injection is the hydration layer, from ₩159,000 (excl. VAT). Skin vive, from ₩220,000 (excl. VAT), is an FDA-approved hyaluronic acid preparation injected into the cheeks to work on fine lines and rough skin texture. Dermatoxin, from ₩69,000 (excl. VAT), is skin botox placed very superficially to tighten pores and soften facial lines. Aqua Peeling, from ₩29,000 (excl. VAT), clears sebum, dead skin and blackheads so the glow is not sitting on top of debris.
- Lilied M Glass Skin Injection 5CC₩270,000₩159,000
- Lilied M Glow Toxin 5.5CC₩300,000₩179,000
- Lilied M Glass Skin Injection 5CC₩270,000
- Lilied M Glow Toxin 5.5CC₩300,000
- Skin Vive 1cc 1 session₩395,000₩229,000
- Skinvive 2 cc₩790,000₩419,000
- Pain Relief Injection Package₩789,000
- Skin Vive 1cc₩220,000
- Dermotoxin (Domestic) 1 session₩115,000₩69,000
- Premium Dermotoxin (Coretox) 1 session₩152,000₩89,000
- Korean Dermatoxin₩115,000
- Coretox Dermatoxin₩152,000
- See all 5 options →
- [Limited to KakaoTalk Friends Exclusive 1-Time Trial] Aqua Peel Steps 1 & 2 + Modeling Mask₩29,000
- Aqua Peel + Soothing Care₩79,000
- Aqua Peel + Moisturizing Care₩125,900
- Aqua Peeling (full face) 1session₩80,000
Prices exclude 10% VAT. Event prices run for a limited period and may change — the treatment page shows the current number.
What moves the final figure is the volume (5cc versus 5.5cc, 1cc versus 2cc), the area treated, whether you add a cannula instead of a needle for the cheeks, and whether you take a bundled package rather than single items. For Skin vive the treatment area is the cheeks. I would rather fit one layer properly than sell you three half-doses, and I will tell you which single item to start with if your budget is fixed. The full list of 77 treatments with every option is on the treatments page.
Korean glass skin treatment before and after: the week-by-week timeline
This is the sequence I describe at every consultation, because visitors often fly home at the ugly point and assume nothing worked. Results and how long they last vary from person to person, but the shape of the curve is consistent.
| When | What you notice |
|---|---|
| Day 0 (right after) | Small raised bumps where the needle entered, like tiny mosquito bites, plus some pinkness. The skin already feels wet and plump underneath. |
| Day 1–2 | Bumps settle. Hydration is obvious to touch. A single bruise at one point is possible and covers with concealer. |
| Day 3–7 | Light starts reflecting more evenly. Makeup goes on smoother. This is the first point worth a photo. |
| Week 2 | Second session, if you are doing the recommended course of three or more, two weeks apart. |
| Week 3–6 | Fine dry lines look shallower, texture is smoother, the dull cast is gone. This is the korean glass skin treatment before and after most people are looking for. |
| Month 2–3 | The effect generally holds here, then fades gradually. A repeat session restarts the curve. |
Side effects and the honest limits
These are injections, and every injection carries the possibility of side effects. You should hear them before you agree, not after. Most of what happens is mechanical — the needle, not the product.
- Injection bumps for a few hours up to a day, depending on how shallow the placement was.
- Pinkness or a warm feeling that settles the same day.
- A bruise at a single point, usually one or two spots, which fades over several days.
- Tenderness if you press on the area that evening.
- Not a match for pigment, deep scars or loose skin — the glow is real, the lift is not.
Why visitors book their korean glass skin treatment in Myeongdong
Three things we put in writing rather than promise. One price list, identical to the Korean price — there is no foreigner menu, and every option and number is published on the site. Interpreters inside the clinic in English, Japanese and Chinese, with other languages arranged on request, staying with you from consultation through treatment. The head doctor consults and treats: after the structured consultation the plan is made and performed one to one by Dr. Sarang Lim.
Practical details for a trip: we are on the 3rd floor of the Korea Daeyungak Tower at 97 Toegye-ro, a one-minute walk from Myeongdong Station Exit 5, also close to Hoehyeon Station Exit 7 across from Shinsegae Department Store. The building has a Twosome Place café and Hana Bank on the ground floor. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 10:00–20:00 and Saturday to Sunday 09:00–15:00. Parking in the same building is ₩1,000 per 10 minutes with no base fee.

If you are still deciding between products rather than between clinics, our overview of skin boosters in korea compares what each injection is actually for. If your trip is short and you want the surface cleared as well as hydrated, pair the injection with Aqua Peeling in the same visit, or add Skin vive for the cheeks if fine lines bother you more than dullness.
Related reading on skin treatments in Korea
- korean glow facial — Korean Glow Facial in Seoul: What It Includes
- korean glass skin treatment side effects — Korean Glass Skin Treatment Side Effects
- permanent korean glass skin treatment price — Permanent Korean Glass Skin Treatment Price
- korean facial treatment — Korean Facial Treatment in Seoul: Price, Options
Questions people ask
Before you message us
What does a korean glass skin treatment before and after actually look like?
Not a new face. The change is in how light sits on the skin: fewer dull patches, a smoother surface under makeup, fine dry lines less visible. We do not publish patient photos, so I describe it instead — most people see it clearly in a flash photo taken two to four weeks after the first session, not the next morning. Results and how long they last vary from person to person.
How many sessions do I need for a korean glass skin treatment?
For the Lilied M Glass Skin Injection our recommendation is three sessions or more, spaced about two weeks apart. One session is enough to feel the hydration and is what most short-trip visitors book. If you are in Seoul for a week or two, two sessions fourteen days apart is realistic, and the rest can wait for your next trip.
How long does the glass skin injection last?
The skin feels hydrated straight after the session. The effect generally holds for about two to three months, depending on your skin type and how you look after it at home — sunscreen, cleansing, and not over-exfoliating matter more than people expect. Repeat sessions tend to make the dewy phase easier to keep.
Does the treatment hurt, and will my skin look odd afterwards?
Numbing cream goes on before the injections, and the injections themselves are shallow. Expect small raised bumps where the needle went in — like tiny mosquito bites — that usually settle within a few hours to a day, plus some pinkness. A bruise at a single point is possible. Plan your photos for the day after rather than the same evening.
Is the glass skin price the same for foreigners in Korea?
Yes. You pay the same line on the same list a Korean patient reads, and the whole list with every option is published on our treatments page. Prices exclude 10% VAT, and event prices run for a limited period, so the treatment page always shows the current number rather than a quote we invent at the desk.
Can I fit it into a short Seoul trip?
Easily. The consultation plus injection is a short appointment, and the clinic is a one-minute walk from Myeongdong Station Exit 5. We are open Monday to Friday 10:00–20:00 and Saturday to Sunday 09:00–15:00, so a weekend slot between shopping works. Message us with your dates and we will suggest the day that leaves your skin calm for photos.
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
- Lilied M Glass Skin Injectionfrom ₩159,000
- Skin vivefrom ₩220,000
- Dermatoxin Botoxfrom ₩69,000
- Aqua Peelingfrom ₩29,000
Excl. 10% VAT · same list Korean patients pay