How much does Sculptra cost in Korea?
In Korea, Sculptra — the PLLA collagen stimulator — is quoted per vial at about ₩550,000–1,100,000, roughly $400–800, at 2026 standard self-pay rates. Because results build as your own collagen forms, clinics usually plan two to three vial sessions spaced several weeks apart, so your course total is the per-vial figure times the vial count your clinic confirms. For reference, Radiesse — the calcium-based stimulator — lists around ₩990,000 per syringe, and the lighter PLLA-plus-hyaluronic-acid booster Juvelook starts lower per visit. VAT is included in every figure, foreign patients pay the same standard rate as domestic patients, and Book Korea Medical adds no markup.
Sculptra and collagen-stimulator prices in Korea
Standard self-pay ranges, VAT included, compiled from rate cards published in July 2026. Collagen stimulators are quoted per vial or syringe, so the course plan sets the total.
| Procedure | Unit | Range (KRW) | Approx. (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sculptra (PLLA collagen stimulator) | per vial | ₩550,000 – ₩1,100,000 | ~$400 – $800 |
| Radiesse (calcium-hydroxylapatite stimulator) | per syringe | ₩990,000 | ~$720 |
| Juvelook (PLLA + hyaluronic acid, lighter dose) | 4 cc — half vial | ₩340,000 – ₩600,000 | ~$247 – $436 |
Standard self-pay rates, VAT included. USD is approximate at ~₩1,375 = $1 (September 2026). Your written quote is the binding figure.
Compiled from participating-clinic rate cards (incl. RE:BERRY, Kind Global), 2026. KRW is the binding figure.
What sets your Sculptra price
Vial count is the biggest driver. Sculptra is reconstituted and injected by the vial, and how many vials a session needs depends on the treated area and how much volume loss is being addressed — temples alone use less than full mid-face restoration. Clinics quote per vial, so the itemized vial count on your written quote is the number that actually sets your total.
Course length comes next. Sculptra works by stimulating your own collagen over weeks, and most plans involve two to three sessions spaced roughly four to six weeks apart. That cadence matters for a medical trip: some visitors schedule the first session in Korea and discuss follow-up timing at consultation, so raise your travel plan early.
The clinic's district and injector time account for the remaining spread — the same vial can be priced near the floor at a volume-driven clinic and near the ceiling in a flagship district. Compare quotes by vial count and session plan, never by headline figure alone.
Sculptra, Radiesse, or a lighter PLLA booster — the price logic
The three rows above are all collagen stimulators, but they sit at different points on the dose-and-goal curve. Sculptra delivers the largest PLLA dose per visit and targets broader volume restoration, which is why its per-vial figure is the reference point. Radiesse, quoted around ₩990,000 per syringe, uses calcium hydroxylapatite and gives more immediate structure alongside the collagen effect.
Juvelook spreads a smaller, hyaluronic-acid-blended PLLA dose across cheaper visits aimed at skin quality rather than volume. A lower per-visit figure does not make it the better plan if your goal is genuine volume restoration — and a Sculptra course is more than you need if glow is the goal. A free consultation with a KHIDI-registered clinic matches the product to the goal and prices each route exactly.
VAT is included — and there is no refund in 2026
Every price above is VAT-inclusive: Korea's 10% value-added tax is already built into the standard self-pay rate.
The foreign-patient VAT refund on cosmetic and aesthetic procedures (Special Tax Treatment Control Act, Articles 107-3 and 107-4) expired on 31 December 2025 and was not extended for 2026. As of 2026 there is nothing to reclaim afterward on a procedure like this — the price you see is your effective, out-of-pocket cost. Be cautious of older listings that still promise a clinic VAT refund for cosmetic treatment.
FAQ
How much is Sculptra per vial in Korea?
About ₩550,000–1,100,000 (~$400–800) per vial at 2026 standard self-pay rates, VAT included. Your total depends on how many vials your plan uses per session and how many sessions your course runs. Foreign patients pay the same standard rate as domestic patients, and we add no markup on the clinic's figure.
Why does Sculptra pricing vary between clinics?
The vial is the unit, but plans differ: treated area, vials per session, and the number of sessions all change the total, and flagship-district clinics price the same vial higher than volume-driven ones. Line up quotes by vial count and session plan — an itemized written quote makes that comparison straightforward.
How many Sculptra sessions will I need?
Most clinics plan two to three sessions spaced roughly four to six weeks apart, because PLLA works by building your own collagen gradually. Multiply the confirmed per-vial figure by the vials across your course for a realistic budget, and tell the clinic your travel schedule so the plan fits your trips.
Does the Sculptra price include VAT, and can I get it refunded in 2026?
The 10% VAT is already included in the quoted price. The foreign-patient VAT refund on cosmetic procedures expired on 31 December 2025 and does not apply in 2026, so there is nothing to reclaim afterward — the figure on your written quote is your effective, final cost.
How do I get an exact Sculptra quote instead of a range?
Describe your goal through a free consultation, and a KHIDI-registered clinic confirms the treated areas, vials per session, and course length, then issues an itemized written quote. That written figure — not this range — is the binding price, and Book Korea Medical adds no markup.
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