Price guide · 아쿠아필
Aqua Peel Price in Apgujeong and Gangnam
An aqua peel session costs about 30,000-50,000 KRW in Gangnam, and it is often bundled into larger skin care sets.
Price snapshot
- Treatment: Aqua Peel
- Korean name: 아쿠아필
- Options compared: 3
- VAT: Usually included in quoted cosmetic prices; ask
- Checked: October 2026
Aqua Peel prices by option
| Option | Typical KRW | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aqua peel, one session | ₩30,000–₩50,000 | 2026 Korea skin care guide. |
| LDM add-on | ₩60,000–₩100,000 | 2026 Korea skin care guide. |
| Glass-skin package (aqua peel, LDM, pico, Rejuran, skin Botox) | ₩500,000–₩700,000 | 2026 Gangnam guide. |
At 1 USD = 1,326 KRW, market close on 26 Oct 2026 (checked 28 Oct 2026), 30,000-50,000 KRW is roughly 20-40 USD before any card or exchange fees.
What changes the price
- Basic aqua peel versus branded HydraFacial.
- Add-on serums or masks.
- Bundling with lasers or boosters.
- Session packages.
What a quote usually includes
- Cleansing and hydradermabrasion
- Basic serum
- Calming mask
Costs people forget
- 10% VAT if the menu price is quoted before tax (common on clinic websites; app listings usually include it)
- Premium serums
- No tourist VAT refund on cosmetic procedures since 1 Jan 2026; a bill to restore it until 2029 was filed in Aug 2026 but had not passed when checked
How to avoid overpaying
- Aqua peel is often included free as the first step of laser treatments; ask before paying separately.
- HydraFacial is a brand name and usually costs more than generic aqua peel.
- Package sets can be good value if you want several steps.
Sources
- Korea Experience, Korean skin care treatments and prices(checked 2026-10)
- Korea Experience, Korean glass skin treatment guide 2026(checked 2026-10)
Last reviewed October 2026. Prices change often; confirm with the clinic before booking. General information only, not medical advice. A doctor confirms what suits you at consultation.
Aqua Peel cost questions
Is aqua peel the same as HydraFacial?
Both use water-based suction cleansing. HydraFacial is a specific brand and usually costs more than generic aqua peel.
Can I get aqua peel free with a laser session?
Some clinics include it as preparation for lasers. Ask whether it is part of your laser price.
What does a full glass-skin set cost?
A 2026 guide cites 500,000-700,000 KRW for a set including aqua peel, LDM, pico toning, Rejuran and skin Botox.
Is there any downtime after aqua peel?
Usually none, so it fits easily into a short trip.
Is LDM worth adding to an aqua peel?
LDM is an ultrasound calming treatment priced at about 60,000-100,000 KRW. It is optional.
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