How much is Thermage in Korea comes down to the pulse plan, and listed packages start at ₩1,200,000 before VAT. That entry figure normally buys one session on a limited zone such as the jawline, using the face tip, with numbing cream and a short consultation. Wider plans add pulses for the forehead, cheeks and neck, and eyelid work with the eye tip is billed as its own item. The price table below gathers current listings from 10 clinics around the country, each shown before VAT, and 10% VAT is added at payment. A Thermage Korea price only becomes comparable once the device generation, the tip and the pulse count for every area are written out.
Solta Medical · Thermage FLXPrices
Thermage cost in Korea
Prices below come from the listed clinics' own price lists, before VAT. 10% VAT is added at payment.
Thermage · 225 shots
Range across 3 listed clinics · approx. $873–$945₩1,200,000–₩1,300,000 + VATCompare clinicsThermage · 300 shots
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $1,164₩1,600,000 + VATCompare clinicsThermage · 450 shots
Range across 5 listed clinics · approx. $1,200–$2,029₩1,650,000–₩2,790,000 + VATCompare clinicsThermage · 600 shots
Range across 6 listed clinics · approx. $1,382–$2,393₩1,900,000–₩3,290,000 + VATCompare clinicsThermage · 900 shots
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $3,127₩4,300,000 + VATCompare clinicsPrice factors
What changes the price
- Pulse total: Thermage FLX tips are coded for a set number of pulses, so the size of the plan, not the minutes in the chair, drives most of the figure.
- Treated zones: Every area added, from the forehead down to the neck, draws on more pulses, which makes a jawline plan and a face-and-neck plan two different purchases.
- Tip type: Face, eye and body tips are separate single-use parts, and upper or lower lids nearly always appear as an extra line.
- Device generation: Some menus still carry the older Thermage CPT beside FLX, and the quote should name which one you are paying for.
- Alternative RF devices: Korean-made monopolar RF devices such as Volnewmer are listed under their own names. In a 2026 multicenter randomized trial in Lasers in Medical Science, Wang and colleagues found a newer monopolar RF device non-inferior to Thermage CPT for wrinkle improvement at 90 days in 212 analyzed patients, with no serious adverse events, so another device can be a reasonable line to price, provided you know which one it is.
- Who delivers the pulses: A plan in which the doctor performs every pass may be priced differently from one where a trained nurse works under supervision.
- Inclusions: Numbing, a cooling mask, take-home products and a review visit are bundled at some clinics and charged apart at others.
- VAT: Listed figures are before VAT, and 10% VAT is added at payment, so add it to each quote before you compare totals.
Compare
How the options compare
| Plan | Zones | Typical candidate | Question for the clinic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-zone plan | Jawline or lower cheeks | Early softening in one area | How many pulses go to that zone |
| Full-face plan | Forehead, cheeks and jaw | Mild laxity across the face | How the total is split by area |
| Face and neck plan | Face plus front of neck | Loose skin continuing below the jaw | How many pulses the neck receives |
| Eyelid add-on | Upper and lower lids | Crepey or lightly hooded lids | Which eye protection is used |
| Combined program | Face with an ultrasound device or injectable | Visitors wanting several effects on one trip | An itemized line for each part |
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Efficacy and safety of a novel monopolar radiofrequency device for skin tightening: a multicenter, randomized, 6-month, assessor blind, positive parallel-controlled, non-inferiority trialLasers in Medical Science · 2026 · doi:10.1007/s10103-026-04841-4
In 212 analyzed patients randomized to a newer monopolar RF device or Thermage CPT, the newer device was non-inferior for facial wrinkle improvement at 90 days, with no serious adverse events.
FAQ
Questions about Thermage in Korea
How do I turn two packages into a like-for-like comparison?
Divide each package by its pulse count and check that both use the same device generation and tip. A package with a lower headline may simply hold fewer pulses or treat a smaller zone. Then compare what sits inside each figure, such as numbing, a cooling mask or a review visit. Add the 10% VAT to both, and the remaining gap reflects real differences in plan, staffing or extras.
Is a Thermage price in Seoul quoted before or after VAT?
Clinics in Seoul, as elsewhere in Korea, normally list prices before VAT, and 10% VAT is added at payment. The menu or written quote shows the pre-tax figure, and the receipt lists VAT on a separate line. Foreign visitors pay it the same way local patients do. If a quote does not say which basis it uses, ask before you agree so your totals stay consistent.
Do clinics outside the capital price Thermage FLX differently?
The pricing logic is the same across the country: clinics charge by tip and pulse count, then add zones and extras. What differs is how packages are named, which add-ons are bundled and who performs the session. A Thermage Seoul price and a quote from another city can be read with the same method, and searches for Thermage cost Seoul versus elsewhere mostly show packaging differences. Lay out pulses per area and inclusions side by side, and the comparison holds wherever the clinic is.
Is an older Thermage CPT session or another RF device a fair alternative?
It can be, as long as you know exactly which device the quote names. In a 2026 randomized trial in Lasers in Medical Science, Wang and colleagues reported that a newer monopolar RF device was non-inferior to Thermage CPT for wrinkle improvement at 90 days, with no serious adverse events. Evidence still differs from device to device. Ask the doctor why they suggest one device over another for your skin.
Why does Thermage cost in Korea show eyelids as a separate line?
Eyelids use a smaller eye tip, which is a different single-use part from the face tip. Clinics therefore list lid treatment as an add-on to a face plan or as a standalone eyelid session with its own pulse count. A protective eye shield or contact lens is placed before treatment. If you want the lids done, check that the eye pulses appear by name in the written quote.
Will my card be charged in Korean won?
Most clinics charge international cards in Korean won, and your bank then sets the exchange rate and any foreign transaction fee. Some card terminals offer to convert to your home currency at the counter, which often uses a less favorable rate, so choosing won is usually simpler to track. Cash is widely accepted too. Keep the itemized receipt, since it shows the VAT line and each treatment.
How should a long-term budget allow for repeat sessions?
Plan each session as a separate purchase, because every visit uses a new tip and a fresh set of pulses. Many people review results over several months after one session and repeat roughly once a year if they want to maintain firmness. Some return with a smaller zone plan instead of the full face. Results vary from person to person, so let the doctor's review guide the timing.