CO2 fractional laser prices at Dernia (2026)

CO2 fractional laser is an ablative resurfacing laser. It uses a 10,600 nm carbon dioxide beam split into thousands of tiny columns that remove microscopic cores of skin, leaving healthy skin in between to speed healing. As the skin repairs, it builds new collagen, which can soften deeper acne scars, rough texture and fine wrinkles more than gentler lasers. At Dernia Clinic Myeongdong, the price depends on the number of sessions and whether you add a recovery booster.

Option	What it covers	Price (KRW)
1 session	Full face	₩199,000
1 session with recovery booster	Full face plus a regenerative booster applied after the laser	₩279,000
3-session course	Full face, about ₩183,000 per session	₩549,000

Prices are in Korean won (KRW), exclude 10% VAT, and are confirmed at your consultation. Your doctor tailors the depth and density of treatment, and therefore the downtime, to your skin and goals.

What's included

A consultation in English with a licensed medical doctor, who examines your scars and skin type and explains the expected downtime
Numbing cream, then full-face treatment; the session takes about 30–45 minutes including numbing
Cooling and a protective ointment straight after treatment
Detailed wound-care instructions for the healing days

What affects the price

Number of sessions: deeper scars usually need two to four sessions, and a course lowers the per-session price.
Recovery booster: a regenerative booster applied after the laser can support healing and is priced as an add-on.
Scar type: rolling and boxcar scars often respond well, while some ice-pick or tethered scars need extra techniques that your doctor will explain.
Skin type: darker skin has a higher risk of temporary pigment changes, so your doctor may choose gentler settings over more sessions.

How many sessions you need and the cost of a full course

For acne scars, most people need two to four sessions spaced one to three months apart, because the skin needs time to heal and remodel between treatments. A 3-session course costs ₩549,000 before VAT, or about ₩183,000 per session. Expect five to seven days of redness, crusting and peeling after each session, with pinkness that can last a few weeks. Results keep improving for several months as collagen builds. See the CO2 fractional laser results timeline and our medical team's CO2 fractional laser review.

Planning around your trip matters with CO2. Have it early in your stay, keep the skin protected from the sun, and allow at least a week before important events or photos.

How to compare CO2 laser prices between clinics

CO2 prices vary with the device, the depth and density of treatment, and what is included. Ask whether numbing, post-laser ointment and a follow-up check are in the price, and whether the quote covers the full face or only scarred areas. Our guide to shots, lines and cc explains how Korean clinics quote treatments.

VAT and payment

All prices exclude 10% VAT, so a ₩199,000 session is ₩218,900 at checkout. The VAT refund on cosmetic procedures for foreign patients ended on January 1, 2026, so budget for the VAT-inclusive amount. See payment and tax for how payment works at Dernia.

Alternatives at different budgets

Pico fractional from ₩149,000 for the full face, a non-ablative option with 1–3 days of redness for shallower scars and pores. Compare them in pico fractional vs CO2 fractional.
Rejuran Healer from ₩259,000 for 2cc, a skin-repair booster often combined with resurfacing
Potenza RF microneedling from ₩299,000 for the full face, with 2–4 days of redness and a lower risk of pigment changes in darker skin

Browse all Seoul treatment prices, or book a consultation and your doctor will plan the settings and timing around your trip.

How much is CO2 laser in Seoul?

At Dernia, CO2 fractional laser starts from ₩199,000 for the full face, before 10% VAT. With a recovery booster it is ₩279,000, and a 3-session course is ₩549,000.

How much downtime does CO2 fractional laser have?

Expect five to seven days of redness, small crusts and peeling. Pinkness can last a few weeks and is usually easy to cover with makeup once the skin has healed. Your doctor will give you a day-by-day aftercare plan.

Can I fly after CO2 laser?

Usually, yes, as long as you follow wound care and keep the skin moisturized. Many people prefer to wait until the crusting has settled. Read can I have laser treatment right before a flight?

How many sessions do I need for acne scars?

Most people need two to four sessions, one to three months apart. Deeper scars often improve most with a combined plan. Our guide to building an acne scar treatment plan explains how doctors combine treatments.

Who should avoid CO2 fractional laser?

Avoid it if you tend to form keloid scars, have taken isotretinoin in recent months, have an active skin infection or cold sore, or are pregnant. Tell your doctor about any history of pigment changes after skin injury.

About CO2 fractional laser

CO2 fractional laser in Myeongdong — how ablative resurfacing works
CO2 fractional laser results — healing and collagen timeline
CO2 fractional laser review — our medical team's verdict
CO2 fractional laser vs Potenza — laser or RF microneedling

Compare prices

Pico fractional price — from ₩149,000 for the full face
Potenza price — from ₩299,000 for the full face
Mole removal price — from ₩15,000 per lesion

Concerns, guides and payment

Acne scars — treatment options compared
Building an acne scar treatment plan — combining treatments
Aftercare after laser treatment — day by day
Payment and tax — VAT and payment at Dernia

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