Laser hair removal prices at Dernia (2026)

Laser hair removal uses medical-grade laser light that is absorbed by the pigment in the hair. The heat damages the follicle and reduces its ability to regrow hair. Because only actively growing hairs respond, it takes a series of sessions to reach every follicle. At Dernia Clinic Myeongdong, prices are per session and depend on the size of the area.

Area	Typical time	Price per session (KRW)
Underarms	About 10 minutes	₩39,000
Upper lip and chin	About 10 minutes	₩49,000
Full face	About 15 minutes	₩79,000
Lower legs	About 20–30 minutes	₩129,000
Full legs	About 30–40 minutes	₩219,000

Prices are in Korean won (KRW), exclude 10% VAT, and are confirmed at your consultation. Other body areas, such as the arms, back or a man's beard area, are priced at consultation.

What's included

A consultation in English with a licensed medical doctor, who checks your skin tone, hair color and any recent tan (see can I get laser treatment with a tan?)
Cooling during treatment, with numbing cream available for sensitive areas
Treatment with eye protection, from about 10 minutes for small areas to 40 minutes for full legs
A soothing gel afterwards and advice on sun protection and shaving between sessions

What affects the price

Area size: larger areas take longer and use more laser pulses.
Hair and skin type: dark hair on lighter skin responds fastest. Blonde, gray, red or very fine hair responds poorly to laser.
Number of sessions: booking a course lowers the cost per session.
Combining areas: treating several areas in one visit saves time, though each area is priced separately.

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

Most areas need five to eight sessions for long-term reduction. Face sessions are usually four to six weeks apart and body sessions six to eight weeks apart, to match the hair growth cycle, so a full course takes many months. A 5-session underarm course costs ₩175,000 before VAT, and a 5-session lower-leg course ₩579,000. Laser hair removal gives long-term reduction rather than total removal, and occasional top-ups may be needed.

For visitors, this matters. One session during a short trip gives a temporary reduction, but it will not finish the job. Laser hair removal makes most sense if you live in Seoul, visit regularly, or plan to continue treatment at home.

How to compare laser hair removal prices between clinics

Seoul clinics quote laser hair removal per area, per session or per course, and the boundaries of each area vary. Ask exactly what is included in each area, which laser is used and whether it suits your skin tone. Our guide to shots, lines and cc explains how Korean clinics quote treatments.

VAT and payment

All prices exclude 10% VAT, so an underarm session is ₩42,900 at checkout. The VAT refund on cosmetic procedures for foreign patients ended on January 1, 2026, so there is nothing to reclaim when you leave. See payment and tax for how payment works at Dernia.

Alternatives and add-ons at different budgets

Mole and skin tag removal from ₩15,000 per lesion, for small benign growths on the face or body
Laser toning from ₩49,000 per full-face session, for brighter, more even skin
IPL photofacial from ₩89,000 for the full face, for sun spots and freckles

Men can find more ideas in our guide to skin treatments for men in Seoul. Browse all Seoul treatment prices, or book a consultation and your doctor will check that laser suits your hair and skin type.

How much is laser hair removal in Seoul?

At Dernia, laser hair removal starts from ₩39,000 per session for the underarms, before 10% VAT. The upper lip and chin are ₩49,000, the full face ₩79,000, the lower legs ₩129,000 and the full legs ₩219,000.

How many sessions of laser hair removal do I need?

Most areas need five to eight sessions, spaced four to eight weeks apart depending on the area. Hormone-sensitive areas such as the chin may need more, plus occasional top-ups.

Does laser hair removal last forever?

It gives long-term reduction, not total removal. After a full course, most treated hair does not grow back, and what remains is usually finer and lighter. Some people need a top-up session now and then.

Should I shave before laser hair removal?

Yes, shave the area a day before. Do not wax, pluck or use an epilator for about four weeks before treatment, because the laser needs the hair root to be in place.

Who should avoid laser hair removal?

Treatment is usually postponed during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you have a fresh tan, take medicines that make skin sensitive to light, have taken isotretinoin recently, or have an active skin infection in the area.

About laser hair removal

Laser hair removal in Myeongdong — how it works
Body treatments — options for the body
Full-face treatments — options for the face

Compare prices

Mole removal price — from ₩15,000 per lesion
Laser toning price — from ₩49,000 per session
IPL photofacial price — from ₩89,000 for the full face

Guides, FAQs and payment

Skin treatments for men in Seoul — including beard-area options
Can I get laser treatment with a tan? — timing your sessions
Aftercare after laser treatment — day by day
Shots, lines and cc explained — reading Korean price lists
Payment and tax — VAT and payment at Dernia

Dernia Clinic Myeongdong

Laser Hair Removal Price in Seoul (2026)