Popular Korean Beauty Treatments Loved by Instagrammers

Eyebrow Lifting Surgery
Eyebrow lifting enhances eye clarity by raising sagging eyelids, achievable through surgical and non-surgical methods. The surgical approach involves incisions around the eyebrow, repositioning the skin, and suturing. According to Director Seo Su-jin of Your Clinic, the non-surgical method combines Ulthera on the eye area with botox for a lifted, elegant eye contour and Rejuran Healer Eye injections to strengthen and rejuvenate weakened tissues. The ‘Flexa Laser’, a plasma-based laser, also effectively shapes the eye area by reducing fat around the eyes without incisions, making it a popular choice for middle-aged clients.
Silhouette Soft Lifting
This advanced procedure, also known as ‘thread lifting,’ involves inserting 8-12 cone-shaped threads under the skin to lift sagging facial contours and improve skin elasticity. The threads, composed of bio-absorbable PLLA material, promote collagen production through cone-like protrusions. The cost is approximately 600,000 won per thread, with 4 or more threads commonly used, especially for clients over 40. Though it may cause some discomfort, Silhouette Soft Lifting is known for its high satisfaction rate among patients.
Skin Care
Rejuran Healer
Known as a “collagen booster,” Rejuran Healer is an injection that regenerates skin, boosting elasticity and overall skin tone by thickening the dermis layer. Results vary, but effects typically become noticeable around three weeks after the procedure. The treatment costs between 300,000 and 400,000 won for 2cc, and the results can last up to six months when administered three times at three-week intervals. Some discomfort is expected during the injection.
Tune Face
Tune Face is a non-invasive treatment aimed at reducing fine lines around the eyes, smoothing facial wrinkles, and minimizing pores for firmer, more youthful skin. Using unipolar high-frequency energy, Tune Face effectively tightens and lifts from the surface, enhancing facial contours and skin elasticity with just one session. Each treatment takes about 20 minutes, is relatively painless, and is typically repeated 3 to 5 times with one-month intervals. The cost per session is around 400,000 won, and temporary heat and mild bruising may occur afterward.
Pico Toning
Pico Toning is a popular laser treatment that brightens the skin and evens skin tone, effectively targeting freckles, blemishes, and enlarged pores. Known for its short duration (5-10 minutes), minimal discomfort, and faster, longer-lasting results than traditional toning, Pico Toning is a favored choice for clear, radiant skin. Each session costs approximately 100,000 won.
Shrink Lifting
Shrink Lifting has become a popular option for enhancing skin elasticity. Known for its cost-effectiveness, it’s often compared to Ulthera for providing similar lifting benefits. This treatment helps to lift sagging facial lines, improve skin elasticity, and refine facial contours, resulting in smoother, firmer skin. The procedure costs around 300,000 won for 300 shots.
Inmode
Inmode is a highly sought-after treatment that uses high-frequency technology to achieve fat reduction and skin tightening. Many prefer Inmode over Ulthera or Thermage, citing its superior results. It’s particularly effective for lifting double chins and sagging cheeks, providing simultaneous skin tightening and fat reduction. The treatment involves three stages: fat decomposition, tightening, and whitening. Pricing ranges from 100,000 to 150,000 won per area.
Skin Botox
Skin Botox is a diluted botox injection applied along the edges of the face to minimize fine lines. Unlike traditional botox, which targets muscles, Skin Botox is injected into the dermis layer, smoothing wrinkles and creating a light lifting effect. Starting at 90,000 won, the cost varies depending on the choice of domestic or imported products.
Tattoo Removal
As tattoos have become more popular, so has the demand for tattoo removal. This procedure uses pigment-targeting lasers like Pico and Ruby lasers to gradually break down tattoo ink. Laser wavelength and energy levels are adjusted based on tattoo size, color, and condition to ensure effective removal.