Acne laser treatment (per session) in Republic of Korea typically costs from AUD $170. Final prices depend on the laser technology used, such as V-Beam or Fraxel, and the treatment area size. Patients save around 79% by travelling to Korea from Australia, where sessions cost AUD $830 on average. Most clinics include a professional consultation and post-procedural cooling mask.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Serious value exists in Seoul's competitive market where premium clinics include high-tech extras. For instance, BIOFACE Clinic uses specialized equipment like Ulthera and Thermage in their anti-aging protocols. Experienced doctors like Dr. Yeom Jihye, who has performed over 14,000 procedures, ensure precise application. This level of expertise and equipment access often surpasses what is available at similar price points locally.
| Republic of Korea | Thailand | Turkey | |
| Acne Laser Treatment (per session) | from AUD $170 | from AUD $110 | from AUD $720 |
Dr Yeom Jihye is a lifetime member of the Korean Society for Laser Dermatology and Hair Restoration. She specialises in aesthetic laser medicine at the Forena Clinic in Seoul.
Dr. Yeo In Gwon is a board-certified dermatologist at Lienjang Plastic Surgery & Dermatology Center in Seoul. He graduated from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine. He completed a dermatology residency at Chung-Ang University Hospital. He earned a Ph.D. in Dermatology from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine.
He is a member of the Korean Dermatological Association, Korean Acne & Rosacea Society, Korean Society of Dermatologic Laser Surgery, Korean Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and Korean Society for Anti-Aging Dermatology. His clinical focus is medical and cosmetic dermatology. Areas of interest include acne, rosacea, pigmentation disorders, and skin aging. He provides evidence-based care and uses laser and minimally invasive procedures.
Dr. Lee Seung Hyun is a board-certified specialist and an adjunct professor at Korea University Hospital. He holds advisory and KOL roles with Galderma (Restylane), Merz Aesthetics (Ultherapy, Belotero), PharmaResearch (Rejuran), VAIM (Juvelook), and Thermage FLX.
Memberships include the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Laser Medicine and the Korean Association for Laser, Dermatology, and Trichology. He is also a member of the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity, The Obesity Society, and ESMO.
Publications include papers in PLOS ONE (2018), Medicine (2016, 2015), and the Korean Journal of Family Medicine (2018). Topics include BMI and mortality; GFR and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio with hearing loss in adults with diabetes; waist circumference and mortality; and ferritin in metabolically obese, normal-weight people.
Dr Jiyoun Kang serves as the Medical Director at Lalian Cheongdam Clinic, where she focuses on clinical rigor and personalised aesthetic plans for every patient.