Why men's skin needs a slightly different plan

Men's skin is usually thicker, with more collagen and larger, more active oil glands. Facial muscles tend to be stronger, and daily shaving adds irritation and ingrown hairs. Many men also spend years in the sun without protection, so sun spots are common by the mid-30s.

That changes the details of treatment. Toxin doses are often higher, laser and radiofrequency settings may differ, and the beard area needs care around heat-based devices. At Dernia Clinic Myeongdong, a licensed medical doctor adjusts each of these for you. The goal is a rested, natural look, not an obviously treated face.

The most requested treatments for men

Concern	Common treatment	Downtime	From price
Forehead lines, frown lines, crow's feet	Wrinkle Botox	None	₩39,000 per area
Square, bulky jaw or clenching	Jaw (masseter) Botox	None	₩59,000 both sides
Large pores and oily skin	Skin Botox	A few hours	₩129,000 full face
Acne scars and rough texture	Potenza RF microneedling	2–4 days of redness	₩299,000 full face
Soft jawline, early jowls	Shurink Universe HIFU	None	₩149,000 (300 shots)
Under-eye bags	Agnes RF	2–5 days of swelling	₩249,000 per area
Dull, congested skin	Hydrafacial	None	₩69,000 per session

Prices are in Korean won (KRW), exclude 10% VAT, and are confirmed at your consultation. See every option on our price list.

Toxin for men: dose matters

In Korea, Botox is used as a general word for any botulinum toxin, Korean or imported. Men's forehead and frown muscles are usually stronger, so they often need more units than women to get the same softening. Too little and the lines return quickly; too much and the brow can feel heavy. A good plan keeps some movement so you still look like yourself.

Jaw Botox is especially popular with men who clench or grind their teeth. It relaxes the masseter muscle, which can ease clenching and, over 4–6 weeks, slim a bulky lower face. Your doctor checks muscle size by asking you to bite down, then sets the dose. Read how many units of jaw Botox you need and our guide to Korean toxin brands.

Pores, oil and acne scars

Enlarged pores and shine are among the most common skin-quality complaints from men. Skin Botox places tiny amounts of diluted toxin just under the surface to reduce oil and refine texture for about 2–3 months. For pores that are stretched or scarred, collagen remodeling works better: Potenza RF microneedling or pico fractional laser, usually as a series. See large pores and acne scars for the full range of options.

Lifting without looking different

Most men want a sharper jawline and less heaviness under the chin, not a tighter or shinier face. HIFU such as Shurink Universe or Ulthera Prime works on the deeper support layer with no visible recovery, so you can go back to meetings the same day. Radiofrequency tightening such as Thermage FLX suits looser, crepey skin. Settings around the beard area are adjusted because hair and thicker skin change how heat is felt.

Beard line, shaving bumps and sun spots

Beard shaping: laser hair removal can clean up the cheek line and neck, which also helps with ingrown hairs. Long-term reduction usually takes 5–8 sessions, so it suits men who visit Seoul regularly.
Sun spots and uneven tone: pico toning or IPL fades brown spots gradually.
Raised spots and skin tags: small benign growths can be removed with CO2 laser mole removal, which leaves a small healing patch for 5–10 days.

A simple one-visit plan for a business trip

Consultation (15–30 minutes): the doctor examines your skin and agrees priorities.
Energy treatment first: HIFU or RF lifting, if chosen, is done on clean skin.
Injectables second: forehead or jaw Botox takes 10–15 minutes.
Finish with soothing: a Hydrafacial or LDM water drop session calms the skin so you can head straight back out.

The Men's Refresh Package combines wrinkle Botox, Shurink Universe and a Hydrafacial from ₩229,000. Your doctor confirms the order for any combination; see combining treatments in one visit.

Shaving, exercise and aftercare

Shave the night before rather than right before your appointment, so the skin is not freshly irritated.
After lasers or Potenza, skip shaving for 1–2 days, then use a clean, sharp razor and a fragrance-free balm.
After Botox, avoid heavy workouts, saunas and lying flat for the rest of the day.
Use SPF 50 sunscreen every day; skipping it undoes laser results fastest.

Our aftercare page has treatment-specific advice.

Safety: who should wait

Tell your doctor if you take blood thinners or have a bleeding disorder before injectables, if you take or recently took isotretinoin before lasers or RF microneedling, or if you have a pacemaker or other implanted device before radiofrequency treatments. An active skin infection, cold sore or inflamed acne in the area usually means postponing. Book a consultation and the doctor will build a plan around your skin and schedule.

Do men need more Botox than women?

Often, yes. Men's facial muscles are usually stronger, so they may need more units for the same effect. Your doctor sets the dose after watching how your muscles move, aiming to soften lines without a frozen look.

Will people notice I've had something done?

Not if the plan is conservative. Botox, HIFU lifting and skin Botox have no visible downtime, and the changes appear gradually. Tell your doctor which features you want to keep and ask for a natural result.

Can I go straight back to work after treatment?

Yes, for most options. Botox, Shurink Universe, Hydrafacial and pico toning leave little or no trace. Potenza and Agnes RF cause a few days of redness or swelling, so schedule them before a quieter day.

Is beard laser hair removal permanent?

Laser gives long-term reduction rather than complete removal. Most people need 5–8 sessions spaced several weeks apart, so it suits men who return to Seoul regularly or can continue treatment at home.

What is in the Men's Refresh Package?

It combines wrinkle Botox, Shurink Universe HIFU lifting and a Hydrafacial, from ₩229,000 (KRW, VAT excluded). Your doctor can adjust it, for example swapping in jaw Botox if that suits your concerns better.

What helps a double chin in men?

It depends on the cause. Small fat pockets respond to fat-dissolving injections or InMode Mini FX, while loose skin responds better to HIFU or RF lifting. Your doctor checks which applies before recommending either; see double chin treatment.

Popular treatments for men

Jaw (masseter) Botox — slims a bulky jaw and eases clenching
Shurink Universe — affordable HIFU lifting with no downtime
Skin Botox — reduces oil and refines pores
Potenza RF microneedling — remodels acne scars and pores

Prices and packages

Men's Refresh Package — Botox, HIFU and Hydrafacial together
Wrinkle Botox price in Seoul — per-area pricing explained
Jaw Botox price in Seoul — both sides from ₩59,000

Concerns

Large pores — causes and treatment options
Square jaw — toxin and HIFU contouring
Under-eye bags — when Agnes RF or filler helps

Guides

No-downtime treatments in Seoul — options that fit a business trip
Korean lifting treatments explained — HIFU, RF and laser compared

Dernia Clinic Myeongdong

Skin Treatments for Men in Seoul