Pico Toning Price in Seoul (2026)
Quick answer: How much does pico toning cost in Seoul? At Dernia Clinic Myeongdong, pico toning starts from ₩69,000 for one full-face session. Because it works best as a series, a 5-session course is ₩299,000 and a 10-session course is ₩549,000. Sessions take 15–20 minutes with little or no downtime. Prices are in KRW and exclude 10% VAT.
- Price from: ₩69,000 (1 session, full face)
- Course prices: ₩299,000 for 5 sessions; ₩549,000 for 10 sessions
- Sessions needed: Usually 5–10, one to two weeks apart
- Treatment time: 15–20 minutes
- Downtime: None to mild redness
- Best for: Melasma, freckles, sun spots, dullness and uneven tone
- VAT: Prices exclude 10% VAT
Pico toning prices at Dernia (2026)
Pico toning uses a picosecond laser, which fires extremely short pulses measured in trillionths of a second, to break pigment into tiny particles your body can clear. Used at low energy across the whole face, it gradually brightens the skin and evens out tone with little or no downtime. At Dernia Clinic Myeongdong, the price depends mainly on how many sessions you book.
| Option | What it covers | Price (KRW) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 session | Full face | ₩69,000 |
| 1 session with LDM | Full face plus soothing ultrasound | ₩109,000 |
| 5-session course | Full face, about ₩59,800 per session | ₩299,000 |
| 10-session course | Full face, about ₩54,900 per session | ₩549,000 |
Prices are in Korean won (KRW), exclude 10% VAT, and are confirmed at your consultation. Your doctor recommends a number of sessions after examining your pigment.
What's included
- A consultation in English with a licensed medical doctor, who identifies the type of pigment you have
- Cleansing, eye protection and treatment of the full face, which takes about 15–20 minutes
- A soothing mask or cooling afterwards; most people do not need numbing cream
- Sun-protection and skincare advice for the days after treatment
What affects the price
- Number of sessions: the per-session price falls with a 5- or 10-session course.
- Type of pigment: melasma usually needs a longer, gentler course than freckles or sun spots, because it is easily triggered by heat and sun.
- Add-ons: pairing toning with LDM soothing or a skin booster raises the price of a visit.
- Extra areas: the neck or décolletage can be added to the full face and are priced at consultation.
How many sessions you need and the cost of a full course
Pico toning works best as a series of 5–10 sessions, usually one to two weeks apart. Brightening often shows after the first few sessions, while melasma needs patience and maintenance. A 10-session course costs ₩549,000 before VAT, or about ₩54,900 per session. If you are in Seoul for a week or two, you can usually fit in one or two sessions and continue at home or on your next visit. Read how many pico toning sessions you need for a fuller plan. Our pico toning results timeline and our medical team's pico toning review set realistic expectations.
How to compare pico toning prices between clinics
In Seoul, pico toning is priced per session or per course, and occasionally by shot count. Ask which picosecond laser is used, whether the price covers the full face, and how many sessions the doctor expects you to need. A cheap single session is less useful if your pigment needs ten. Our guide to shots, lines and cc explains how Korean clinics quote laser treatments.
VAT and payment
All prices exclude 10% VAT, so a single ₩69,000 session is ₩75,900 at checkout. The VAT refund on cosmetic procedures for foreign patients ended on January 1, 2026, so there is nothing to reclaim at the airport. See payment and tax for how payment works at Dernia.
Alternatives at different budgets
- Laser toning from ₩49,000 per full-face session, a gentle, lower-cost option for gradual brightening
- IPL photofacial from ₩89,000 for the full face, which treats sun spots, freckles and redness in one pass
- Pico fractional from ₩149,000 for the full face, for pores and texture rather than pigment
Pico toning is also part of the Pigment Clear Package. Browse all Seoul treatment prices, or book a consultation and your doctor will plan the right number of sessions with you.
Not sure which treatment is right for you?
Tell us your concerns and your travel dates. A doctor examines your skin in person, explains your options in English, and confirms the plan and price before anything is done.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers from our medical team. Still unsure? Ask a doctor or browse all patient questions .
How much is pico toning in Seoul?
At Dernia, pico toning starts from ₩69,000 for one full-face session, before 10% VAT. A 5-session course is ₩299,000 and a 10-session course is ₩549,000.
How often should I do pico toning?
Most courses are spaced one to two weeks apart. Your doctor may space sessions further for sensitive skin or melasma. See how often should I do pico toning? for more detail.
Can pico toning get rid of melasma?
It can lighten melasma gradually, but melasma tends to return with sun, heat and hormonal changes. Daily sunscreen and occasional maintenance sessions help. Our guide to melasma treatment options in Korea covers the full picture.
What should I avoid after pico toning?
For a few days, avoid strong sun, scrubs, saunas and strong actives such as retinoids, and use sunscreen every day. Read what to avoid after pico toning for the full list.
Who should avoid pico toning?
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, have taken isotretinoin recently, have an active skin infection or a fresh tan. They will confirm whether to treat now or wait.
Keep exploring
Related treatments, prices and guides
About pico toning
- Pico toning in Myeongdong — how picosecond toning works
- Pico toning results — session-by-session timeline
- Pico toning review — our medical team's verdict
- Pico toning vs laser toning — which to choose
Compare prices and packages
- Laser toning price — from ₩49,000 per session
- IPL photofacial price — from ₩89,000 for the full face
- Pigment Clear Package — from ₩259,000
- First Glow Package — from ₩199,000
Concerns and guides
- Melasma — causes and treatment options
- Melasma vs freckles vs sun spots — pigmentation types explained
- Sun protection after pico toning — protecting your results
- Payment and tax — VAT and payment at Dernia
Plan your visit to Dernia Clinic Myeongdong
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Individual results vary. Suitability, dosage and final price are confirmed by a licensed doctor at your consultation. Prices are in Korean won (KRW) and exclude 10% VAT. Medical disclaimer