Price guide · 레이저 제모
Laser Hair Removal Price in Apgujeong and Gangnam
Laser hair removal in Gangnam ranges from about 5,000-9,000 KRW for one underarm session to 250,000-800,000 KRW for five sessions on full legs.
Price snapshot
- Treatment: Laser Hair Removal
- Korean name: 레이저 제모
- Options compared: 4
- VAT: Usually included in quoted cosmetic prices; ask
- Checked: October 2026
Laser Hair Removal prices by option
| Option | Typical KRW | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Underarms, one session (volume clinic) | ₩5,000–₩9,000 | 2026 Korea hair removal guide. |
| Full legs + underarms, 5 sessions (volume clinic) | ₩250,000 | 2026 guide example. |
| Full legs, 5 sessions (premium clinic, GentleMax Pro) | ₩800,000 | 2026 guide example with private room. |
| Men's hair removal packages (Gangnam urology clinic) | ₩190,000–₩1,500,000 | App listing: event 190,000-990,000, list up to 1,500,000; area not stated. |
At 1 USD = 1,326 KRW, market close on 26 Oct 2026 (checked 28 Oct 2026), 250,000-800,000 KRW is roughly 190-600 USD before any card or exchange fees.
What changes the price
- Body area and its size.
- Number of sessions; most areas need 5 or more.
- Laser type: diode, alexandrite or combined systems such as GentleMax Pro.
- Clinic model: shared rooms at volume clinics versus private rooms.
- Men's beard and body areas are usually priced higher than women's.
What a quote usually includes
- Laser session for the agreed area
- Cooling gel or cooling device
Costs people forget
- Numbing cream, about 3,000-5,000 KRW at some clinics
- Shaving fee if you arrive unshaven, about 10,000-20,000 KRW
- 10% VAT if the menu price is quoted before tax (common on clinic websites; app listings usually include it)
- 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
- Shave the area the night before to avoid a shaving fee.
- Short trips only allow one session; packages make sense only if you can return every 4-6 weeks.
- Ask whether unused package sessions are refundable.
Sources
- Korea Experience, Laser hair removal diode vs alexandrite vs IPL 2026(checked 2026-10)
- Modoodoc, Seoul hair removal price listings(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.
Laser Hair Removal cost questions
Is one laser hair removal session worth it on a short visit?
One session reduces hair only partly. Most areas need about five sessions 4-6 weeks apart.
Why do some clinics charge a shaving fee?
If hair is not shaved, staff must do it before the laser. Budget clinics charge about 10,000-20,000 KRW for this.
How much does a men's beard package cost in Gangnam?
A Gangnam urology clinic lists men's hair removal from 190,000 KRW on event to 1,500,000 KRW list, depending on the package.
Does the laser type change the price?
Clinics using combined alexandrite and Nd:YAG systems in private rooms charge more. One guide cites 800,000 KRW for five full-leg sessions on GentleMax Pro.
Can I buy a package and finish it on my next trip?
Many clinics allow it, but ask about expiry dates and refund rules first.
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