How much does Shurink cost in Korea?
In Korea, a 300-shot full-face session on Shurink Universe — the Korean-made HIFU lifting device found in clinics nationwide — typically runs ₩142,000–300,000, roughly $103–218, at 2026 standard self-pay rates. That is the figure behind Korea's reputation for accessible HIFU: the same 300-shot count on Ultherapy Prime, the imported branded platform, runs ₩800,000–1,600,000. Shurink is priced per shot, so a heavier plan that adds the neck or under-chin raises the count and the total. VAT is already included in every figure, foreign patients pay the same standard rate as domestic patients, and Book Korea Medical adds no markup.
Shurink and ultrasound-lifting prices in Korea
Standard self-pay ranges, VAT included, compiled from rate cards published in July 2026. All three devices below are ultrasound-based but are different systems at very different price points.
| Procedure | Unit | Range (KRW) | Approx. (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shurink Universe — full face | 300 shots | ₩142,000 – ₩300,000 | ~$103 – $218 |
| Ultherapy Prime — full face (branded comparison) | 300 shots | ₩800,000 – ₩1,600,000 | ~$582 – $1,164 |
| Sofwave (ultrasound alternative) | 100 shots | ₩990,000 | ~$720 |
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 Shurink price
Shot count drives the figure. Shurink Universe is delivered in shots, and 300 shots is the common full-face benchmark; adding the neck, jawline, or under-chin pushes the count — and the price — up in proportion. When a quote looks unusually low, check the shot count first: a 100- or 200-shot plan is a lighter treatment, not a better deal on the same one.
Cartridge depth and plan design matter next. Clinics combine transducers for different tissue depths across the face, and a plan weighted toward deeper layers can be priced differently from a surface-focused one even at the same total count. District explains the rest of the spread — the same 300-shot session sits near the floor at volume-driven clinics and near the ceiling in flagship districts.
Because the per-shot logic is identical across clinics, Shurink quotes are unusually easy to compare: line up the shot count, the treated zones, and the session count. An itemized written quote after a free consultation gives you all three in one place.
Why Shurink costs a fraction of Ultherapy — and when the gap matters
Both are HIFU — micro-focused ultrasound that heats the deeper support layers to trigger tightening — but Ultherapy is a specific imported platform with real-time visualization of the layer being treated, and its 300-shot full-face figure of ₩800,000–1,600,000 reflects that. Shurink Universe is the domestic workhorse: the same shot count runs ₩142,000–300,000, which is why many Korean patients maintain with Shurink on a regular cadence rather than booking one premium session.
Sofwave, a third ultrasound system working at a shallower fixed depth, lists around ₩990,000 per 100-shot session — a reminder that 'ultrasound lifting' spans several technologies, not one menu item. None of the three is automatically right: skin thickness, how much lift you want, and your maintenance plans all weigh in. A free consultation with a KHIDI-registered clinic confirms which device fits your case and puts an exact figure on each option.
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 a 300-shot Shurink session in Korea?
About ₩142,000–300,000 (~$103–218) for a 300-shot full-face Shurink Universe session at 2026 standard self-pay rates, VAT included. Plans that add the neck or under-chin carry higher shot counts and scale up accordingly. Foreign patients pay the same standard rate as domestic patients, and we add no markup.
Why is Shurink so much cheaper than Ultherapy?
They are different systems. Ultherapy is the imported branded HIFU platform with layer visualization, listed at ₩800,000–1,600,000 for 300 shots; Shurink Universe is the widely installed Korean HIFU device, so clinic competition keeps its 300-shot figure at ₩142,000–300,000. The lower figure means a different device, not the same device priced lower.
How often do people repeat Shurink, and what does that cost?
Because the per-session figure is accessible, many patients in Korea maintain with a Shurink session every few months rather than one annual premium treatment. Budget the confirmed per-session figure times your planned frequency, and ask the clinic what cadence suits your skin at a free consultation — the right interval is individual.
Does the Shurink 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 Shurink quote instead of a range?
Send your goal through a free consultation, and a KHIDI-registered clinic confirms the shot count, treated zones, and cartridge plan, then issues an itemized written quote. That written figure — not this range — is the binding price, and Book Korea Medical adds no markup, so it is what you settle at the clinic.
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