A quick reality check for anyone booking skin clinics in Seoul (my experience)
Hey everyone. Just wanted to drop some quick thoughts because I see a lot of people asking about where to go for lasers or botox.
When I first came to korea, I was obsessed with finding the absolute cheapest prices on social media. I ended up at a massive clinic where it literally felt like a fast-food drive-thru.
The doctor saw me for maybe 60 seconds. It was fine for basic botox, but for anything that actually shapes your face like ultherapy or fillers, spending a little extra for a private consultation is 100% worth it.
Also please don't rely solely on translation apps if you are doing anything complex.
I almost messed up my face trying to explain "volume loss" and "asymmetry" through google translator.
If the clinic doesn't have a dedicated english coordinator, using a service like lalamedi to get someone who actually understands medical terms is a lifesaver.
You really don't want miscommunication when it comes to your face.
Oh, and always bring your physical passport! A lot of places do instant tax refunds, which saves you around 7-8%.
Anyway just wanted to share since I learned this the hard way.