IPL photofacial prices at Dernia (2026)

An IPL photofacial uses intense pulsed light, a broad spectrum of light filtered to target brown pigment and small red vessels at the same time. It is not a laser, but it is a medical light treatment that can fade sun spots, freckles and diffuse redness in one pass. At Dernia Clinic Myeongdong, the price depends on the area treated and the number of sessions.

Option	What it covers	Price (KRW)
1 session	Full face	₩89,000
1 session	Full face and neck	₩139,000
1 session	Full face and décolletage	₩159,000
3-session course	Full face, about ₩79,700 per session	₩239,000

Prices are in Korean won (KRW), exclude 10% VAT, and are confirmed at your consultation. IPL is not suitable on tanned skin, so your doctor checks this first.

What's included

A consultation in English with a licensed medical doctor, who confirms which spots suit IPL and which need a different approach
Cooling gel, eye protection and treatment, which takes about 20 minutes for the face
A soothing mask afterwards; most people need no numbing
Aftercare advice for the darkening and flaking phase

What affects the price

Area: the neck, décolletage and hands often show sun damage too, and can be added to the face.
Number of sessions: a 3-session course brings the cost to about ₩79,700 per session.
What you are treating: scattered sun spots and freckles respond well. Melasma is different, because heat can make it worse, so toning is often preferred. Our guide to pigmentation types explains the difference.
Type of redness: clearly visible vessels or persistent flushing may suit a dedicated vascular laser instead.

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

Most people need about three sessions, three to four weeks apart. After each one, brown spots usually darken and flake off over five to seven days, a little like coffee grounds on the skin. Redness fades more gradually across the course. A 3-session full-face course costs ₩239,000 before VAT. On a short trip, plan IPL early so the flaking phase passes before photos or events. See our IPL photofacial results timeline and our medical team's IPL photofacial review for what to expect.

How to compare IPL prices between clinics

IPL devices and settings vary, and some clinics quote by shot count or by area. Ask which device is used, whether the price covers the full face and how many sessions the doctor expects you to need. Our guide to shots, lines and cc explains how Korean clinics quote treatments.

VAT and payment

All prices exclude 10% VAT, so the ₩89,000 full-face session is ₩97,900 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

Laser toning from ₩49,000 per full-face session, a gentler choice for melasma and overall brightness
Pico toning from ₩69,000 per full-face session, for pigment without a flaking phase. Compare them in pico toning vs IPL photofacial.
Excel V laser from ₩149,000 for the full face, when redness and visible vessels are the main concern

Browse all Seoul treatment prices, or book a consultation and your doctor will confirm whether IPL suits your skin and spots.

How much is IPL in Seoul?

At Dernia, an IPL photofacial starts from ₩89,000 for the full face, before 10% VAT. Face and neck is ₩139,000, face and décolletage is ₩159,000, and a 3-session full-face course is ₩239,000.

How many IPL sessions do I need?

Most people need about three sessions, three to four weeks apart. A few isolated spots may clear sooner, while widespread sun damage and redness usually need the full course.

Can I get IPL with a tan?

No. Tanned skin absorbs more light, which raises the risk of burns and pigment changes. Wait until the tan fades. Read can I get laser treatment with a tan?

Is IPL good for melasma?

Usually not as a first choice. IPL produces heat that can make melasma darker, so doctors often prefer gentle laser or pico toning for melasma. Your doctor will tell you which type of pigment you have.

What happens to the spots after IPL?

Treated spots usually darken within a day or two, then flake off over five to seven days. Do not pick them, keep the skin moisturized and use sunscreen every day.

Who should avoid IPL?

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, take medicines that make skin sensitive to light, have taken isotretinoin recently, or have an active skin infection. They will confirm whether to treat now or wait.

About IPL photofacial

IPL photofacial in Myeongdong — how pulsed light works
IPL photofacial results — flaking, fading and timeline
IPL photofacial review — our medical team's verdict
Pico toning vs IPL photofacial — which suits your pigment
Excel V vs IPL photofacial — options for redness

Compare prices and packages

Pico toning price — from ₩69,000 per session
Excel V laser price — from ₩149,000 for the full face
Pigment Clear Package — pico toning, IPL and LDM from ₩259,000

Concerns and payment

Sun spots and age spots — causes and options
Freckles — how clinics fade them
Redness and rosacea — treatment options
Payment and tax — VAT and payment at Dernia

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