How much does Ultherapy cost in Korea?
In Korea, a full-face Ultherapy Prime session of about 300 shots typically runs ₩800,000–1,600,000 — roughly $519–1,039 — at 2026 standard self-pay rates. Clinics usually price Ultherapy by shot count, so a lighter treatment costs less: expect around ₩418,000–660,000 per 100 shots. If your goal is tightening on a smaller budget, a different HIFU device such as Shurink Universe covers 300 shots for about ₩142,000–300,000 (~$92–195), though it is not the same technology. VAT is already included in every figure, foreign patients pay the same standard rate as domestic patients, and Book Korea Medical adds no markup.
Ultherapy and HIFU lifting prices in Korea
Standard self-pay ranges, VAT included. Ultherapy is priced by shot count, so the figure scales with how many shots your plan uses.
| Procedure | Unit | Range (KRW) | Approx. (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultherapy Prime — full face | 300 shots | ₩800,000 – ₩1,600,000 | ~$519 – $1,039 |
| Ultherapy Prime — by block | per 100 shots | ₩418,000 – ₩660,000 | ~$271 – $429 |
| Shurink Universe (HIFU alternative) | 300 shots | ₩142,000 – ₩300,000 | ~$92 – $195 |
Standard self-pay rates, VAT included. USD is approximate at ~₩1,540 = $1 (July 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 Ultherapy price
Shot count is the main driver. Ultherapy is delivered in shots, and clinics quote either a full-face package (commonly around 300 shots) or a per-block rate (per 100 shots), so a jawline-only plan and a full-face-plus-neck plan sit at very different figures even at the same clinic.
The applicator and area matter next. Ultherapy Prime uses different transducers for different depths (skin, dermis, and the deeper SMAS layer), and treating additional zones such as the neck or under-chin adds shots. A clinic in a flagship district may also price above a regional average for the same plan.
Because of this, the honest way to compare two quotes is to line up the shot count and the treated zones, not just the headline price. We send an itemized quote that lists shots and areas after a free consultation, so you are comparing like for like.
Ultherapy vs a cheaper HIFU — is the gap worth it?
Ultherapy is a specific branded micro-focused ultrasound platform with visualization of the layer being treated; devices like Shurink Universe are also HIFU but are a different system, and clinics price them well below Ultherapy — roughly ₩142,000–300,000 for 300 shots versus ₩800,000–1,600,000 for Ultherapy Prime.
Cheaper is not automatically better or worse: the right choice depends on your skin, your goal, and how much lift you want, not on price alone. A free consultation with a KHIDI-registered clinic will tell you whether Ultherapy or an alternative HIFU fits your case — and give you the exact price for each so the trade-off is clear before you decide.
VAT is included — and there is no refund in 2026
Every Ultherapy figure 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 Ultherapy — 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 full-face Ultherapy session in Korea?
About ₩800,000–1,600,000 (~$519–1,039) for a typical 300-shot full-face plan at 2026 standard self-pay rates, VAT included. Smaller plans priced per 100 shots run around ₩418,000–660,000. Foreign patients pay the same standard rate, and we add no markup.
Why does Ultherapy pricing vary so much?
Because it is priced by shot count and treated area. A jawline-only plan uses far fewer shots than a full-face-and-neck plan, so the same clinic can quote very different figures. Comparing shot counts, not just headline prices, is the only fair way to compare two quotes.
What is the price difference between Ultherapy and Shurink?
Shurink Universe, a different HIFU device, runs about ₩142,000–300,000 for 300 shots, versus ₩800,000–1,600,000 for Ultherapy Prime. They are not the same technology, so the choice should follow your goal and skin, not price alone — a free consultation confirms which fits and the exact cost of each.
Does the Ultherapy price include VAT, and can I get it refunded in 2026?
The 10% VAT is already included in the 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 quoted figure is your effective cost.
How do I get an exact Ultherapy quote instead of a range?
Share your goal through a free consultation, and a KHIDI-registered clinic confirms the shot count and areas and 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 the amount you settle at the clinic.
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