How much does trapezius botox cost in Korea?
Trap-tox has gone from niche to one of the most-searched botox treatments worldwide, and Seoul clinics have priced it the Korean way: by the dose. A 100-unit muscle botox dose for the trapezius runs ₩79,000–82,000 at 2026 standard self-pay rates — the same quoting unit Korean clinics use for all large-muscle work. The goal is a longer-looking neck and a softer shoulder slope where the trapezius sits raised and rounded, and the figure you pay scales with the units your shoulders need rather than with the clinic's sign. VAT is already in the price, foreign patients pay the same standard rate as domestic patients, and Book Korea Medical adds no markup.
Trapezius botox prices in Korea
Standard self-pay range, VAT included, compiled from rate cards published in July 2026. Large-muscle botox in Korea is quoted per 100-unit dose; the final total follows your confirmed unit plan.
| Procedure | Unit | Range (KRW) | Approx. (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscle botox — trapezius (shoulder line) | per 100 U dose | ₩79,000 – ₩82,000 | ~$57 – $60 |
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.
Why Seoul quotes trap-tox by the 100-unit dose
If you have priced trap-tox in the US or UK, you have probably seen per-unit menus where the shoulder total is left for you to guess. Korean clinics flip that: large muscles like the trapezius are quoted as a 100-unit dose with a published figure — ₩79,000–82,000 — and the consultation determines how many units your shoulder line actually takes. Both sides of the trapezius are treated in one sitting, and the injector distributes the dose across the raised portion of the muscle to relax its bulk without touching the movements you need.
What shapes the unit count is the muscle itself. A trapezius built up by training, desk posture, or habitual shoulder tension carries more volume to relax, so two people can leave the same clinic with different totals from the identical per-dose rate. The dose question — not the per-dose price, which barely varies — is where your written quote gets decided.
One scope note: this page prices the aesthetic treatment, the shoulder-line contour. If part of your interest is tension or discomfort in the shoulders, raise it at the consultation — whether injection is appropriate for that is a clinical judgment for the doctor, not something a price table can answer.
Timing a trap-tox visit — and what changes when
The appointment is brief and needs no recovery window in your itinerary: injections into the shoulder line, then back to your day, with clinics commonly advising a short pause on heavy upper-body training afterward per their own aftercare rules. The visible change is gradual — the shoulder slope softens over the following weeks as the muscle winds down, which is worth knowing if you are timing the result for an event such as a wedding or a photoshoot: treat weeks ahead, not days.
Like all muscle botox, the effect is temporary and the treatment repeatable, with clinics typically describing months of duration before the muscle rebuilds. To fix your actual figure, send a photo of your neckline and shoulders through a free consultation — a KHIDI-registered clinic confirms the unit plan, the toxin brand (domestic is the published range; imported brands are quoted separately), and issues the itemized written quote that serves as your binding price. Book Korea Medical adds no markup to it.
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
What does trap-tox cost in Seoul?
Korean clinics quote trapezius botox at ₩79,000–82,000 (~$57–60) per 100-unit dose at 2026 standard self-pay rates, VAT included. Your final figure follows the unit count your shoulder line needs, confirmed at consultation and issued as a written quote. The rate is the same standard one domestic patients pay, and we add no markup.
How many units does trapezius botox usually take?
There is no universal number — the trapezius is a large muscle, and the count depends on how much bulk sits along your shoulder line and how much softening you want. The 100-unit dose is the quoting block Korean clinics price from, and the injector sets your plan after examining the muscle. Ask for the unit count itemized on the written quote.
When will I see the shoulder-line change, and how long does it hold?
Gradually: the slope softens over the weeks after injection as the muscle reduces activity, and the effect holds for months before the muscle rebuilds and a repeat dose becomes an option. If you are treating ahead of an event, schedule weeks in advance rather than days — and let the clinic, not the calendar, confirm the timing for your case.
Can trapezius botox help with shoulder tension as well as the contour?
This page prices the aesthetic shoulder-line treatment only. Tension and discomfort are clinical questions: mention them at your consultation and the doctor will judge whether injection is appropriate for your situation. Keeping that distinction clear protects you from booking a cosmetic dose expecting a medical outcome it was never assessed for.
Is VAT already in the trap-tox price, and does the 2026 refund rumor apply?
VAT is included in the ₩79,000–82,000 figure. The foreign-patient VAT refund on cosmetic procedures expired on 31 December 2025 and was not extended, so it does not apply in 2026 and there is nothing to reclaim afterward. Treat any listing still advertising a cosmetic VAT refund as outdated — your written quote is the final cost.
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