A Black Peel, a Pink Peel and an LDM session can share one facial menu in Korea yet act on the skin in different ways, so the clinic you book should name the product, the depth and the price of every step. At ENTER Plastic Surgery on Gangnam-daero in Seoul, a facial takes 30–60 minutes, needs no anesthesia, and still allows a flight home that day.
How to choose
What to ask before a facial in Seoul
In Seoul the word facial covers anything from a massage in a salon to a chemical peel and extraction in a medical clinic. Knowing which one you are buying, and how each step will be done, is most of the decision. Each of the eight points below can be put to a clinic by message before you arrive.
Medical steps in a medical setting
Extraction and the acne inflammation injection break the skin. Ask whether they take place inside a licensed clinic and who carries them out on the day.
The peel named by product and depth
Superficial peels act on the outer layer of skin, while medium-depth peels reach further and need more recovery. A review of chemical peels notes that darker skin types (Fitzpatrick IV–VI) face a higher risk of pigment change and raised scarring, which is why superficial and medium-depth peels are the ones used for them (Jackson, 2014).
A skin check before anything is applied
Tell the clinic about retinoid creams, acid toners, a recent laser session, sunburn, cold sores or an active breakout. Any of these can change what is safe to put on your skin that day.
Clean tools for extraction
Ask how blackheads and whiteheads are cleared and whether needles and lancets are single-use.
Sets with every step spelled out
A set should list each component, such as a peel, extraction, soothing care or an exosome step, so you can see what the single price covers.
Downtime stated in days
A useful answer is specific: redness and light flaking for one to three days after a peel, washing your face the same day, makeup the same day or the next.
A schedule that fits your stay
Ask how far apart sessions should be and how long a session's effect is expected to show. One visit on a short trip is a different plan from a course over several weeks.
A price list with tax shown
Each step or set should carry its own price, with tax added in a way you can work out before paying.
Clinic types
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Facials in Seoul are sold by very different businesses, and the sign on the door does not tell you who will work on your skin. The table sets out the main formats and the question that sorts each one out.
| Where it is sold | Typical menu | Question to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty salon or esthetician studio | Cleansing, massage, masks | Are any peels or needles used, and is a physician on site? |
| Skin and laser clinic run by physicians | Peels, lasers, injections | Which steps does a physician do, and which does a staff member? |
| Plastic surgery clinic with a facial menu | Peels and care alongside surgery and injections | Is each facial step priced on its own? |
| Beauty tour package from an agency | A facial bundled with shopping or a hotel | Which clinic performs it, and what exactly is in the package? |
The format is a starting point. Whether a particular place suits your skin and your timetable comes down to its answers on the eight points above.
Prices
Facial prices at ENTER Plastic Surgery, step by step
The facial menu is split into single steps and sets. Pink Peel, Black Peel, the platinum peel and LDM care are priced per visit. The sets join a peel or platinum PTT with extraction, soothing care or a 3 cc exosome step, and each set's name lists what goes into it. The amounts on the cards are before tax; 10% VAT is added when you pay.
The acne inflammation injection is priced per injection and can be added to another step when an inflamed spot needs it.
Platinum PTT + platinum peel + exosome 3 cc
Per session, with soothing care₩600,000 excl. VATBook nowPrices exclude VAT (10% VAT is added at payment).
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“Natural, yet clearly visible change.”Eyelid and facelift surgery at ENTER is planned and performed by Dr. Jang himself.
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The menu
What each facial step at ENTER Plastic Surgery involves
The table uses the names on the clinic's price list. Ingredients and peel strength are not set out on this page, so ask for them when you book.
| Menu item | What it involves | Booked as |
|---|---|---|
| Pink Peel, Black Peel | Two named peels; ask which agent each contains and how deep it acts | Single step |
| Platinum peel | A peel that can be paired with extraction of blackheads and whiteheads | Alone or with extraction |
| LDM care | A care step without a peel | Single step |
| Oxygen toning | A toning step, with an optional premium care add-on | Alone or with premium care |
| Platinum PTT set | Platinum PTT, then soothing care and extraction | Set |
| Platinum exosome set | Platinum PTT, the platinum peel, a 3 cc exosome step and soothing care | Set |
| Iontophoresis brightening care | A mild electrical current helps a solution move into the skin | Single step |
| Acne inflammation injection | A small injection into one inflamed spot | Per injection, added to another step |
Facials can be combined with other treatments on the same trip. Bring a list of what else you plan to have, so the order of the day can be worked out with you.
Risks
What research says about peel depth and side effects
Chemical peels are a family of treatments. A review in Clinics in Dermatology describes how the depth of a peel, superficial, medium or deep, changes the discomfort during and after it, the recovery time and the rate of side effects. The same review explains that the result depends on the agent, its concentration, how it is applied, how long it stays on and the condition of the skin underneath (Landau, 2008). Both peel reviews cited on this page are narrative reviews, so they describe principles more than measured outcomes.
Facials that use fine needles have their own profile. A systematic review of 85 microneedling studies found side effects were mostly mild and short-lived, yet lasting pigment change after inflammation, track-like scarring and granuloma reactions were also reported (Chu, 2021). That review covered microneedling in general and was not a study of the clinic's menu.
Signs that are worth a call to the clinic after a facial:
- Redness or stinging that grows after the second day instead of fading
- Blisters, crusting or weeping skin
- Dark or light patches appearing in the weeks after a peel
- A painful, swollen spot where extraction or an injection was done
Your trip
Fitting a facial into a short stay in Seoul
A facial is one of the simpler treatments to place in a trip. At ENTER Plastic Surgery it lasts 30–60 minutes without anesthesia, you go back to your day straight after, and the clinic's guidance allows flying home on the same day. A peel can leave redness and light flaking for one to three days, so leave a gap before an event or photos.
The clinic spaces facial sessions one to two weeks apart, and a session's effect is expected to show for about two to four weeks. On a one-week visit that means a single session; a stay of two weeks or longer leaves room for a second.
English-speaking staff are available at the clinic. Send the form on this page or message us on WhatsApp with your dates and a short note about your skin, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Chemical PeelsFacial Plastic Surgery · 2014 · Jackson A · doi:10.1055/s-0033-1364220
A narrative review of chemical peels: peels work through controlled injury by depth, and darker skin types carry higher risks of pigment change and scarring, so superficial and medium peels suit them.
- Chemical peelsClinics in Dermatology · 2008 · Landau M · doi:10.1016/j.clindermatol.2007.09.012
A narrative review of how peel depth shapes discomfort, recovery and side effects, and how agent, concentration, application and contact time change the result.
- Safety Profile for Microneedling: A Systematic ReviewDermatologic Surgery · 2021 · Chu S et al. · doi:10.1097/01.dss.0000790428.70373.f6
A systematic review of 85 microneedling studies: side effects were mostly mild and brief, with persistent pigment change, track scarring and granulomas also reported. It covers microneedling in general, not the clinic's menu.
FAQ
Questions people ask when choosing a facial in Korea
What should a Seoul clinic tell me before I book a facial?
It should tell you the product and depth of each peel, what each set contains, the expected redness or flaking in days, how far apart sessions go, and the price of every step before tax. If a clinic cannot name the peel it plans to use, ask again before you book.
Which kind of peel suits darker skin?
Superficial and medium-depth peels are the ones described for darker skin. A review of chemical peels found a higher risk of pigment change and raised scars in Fitzpatrick skin types IV to VI, so deeper peels are avoided there. Share your skin type and any past reactions before a peel.
Can I have a facial the day before I fly home?
Yes. The clinic's guidance allows flying on the same day as a facial. After a peel, redness and light flaking can last one to three days, so a facial near the end of your trip is fine for the flight but may still show in photos taken when you land.
Is the facial price on the card the amount I pay?
No, 10% VAT is added at payment. Each card shows the price before tax, and a set such as Platinum PTT with soothing care and extraction is one price for all of its steps. The acne inflammation injection is ₩20,000 per injection before VAT.
How many facial sessions fit into one trip to Korea?
One for a week-long visit, two if you stay for two weeks or more. The clinic spaces sessions one to two weeks apart, and a session's effect is expected to show for about two to four weeks. A regular course is simpler to keep if you live in Korea.
Do I need to stop any skincare products before a facial?
Possibly, so share what you use before the visit. Retinoid creams, exfoliating acids, a recent laser treatment or sunburn can make a peel too strong for that day. Bring the product names, or photos of the labels, so the plan for the session can take them into account.
Can I write to the clinic in English about a facial?
Yes. English-speaking staff are available at the clinic, and you can write through the form on this page or on WhatsApp. Include your travel dates and any skin conditions or allergies, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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