Price guide · 체외충격파 치료
How Much Does Shockwave Therapy Cost in Apgujeong and Gangnam?
Shockwave therapy costs about 40,000 to 150,000 KRW per session, with radial devices at the low end and focused devices at the high end.
Price snapshot
- Treatment: Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)
- Korean name: 체외충격파 치료
- Options compared: 8
- VAT: Usually included in quoted cosmetic prices; ask
- Checked: October 2026
Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) prices by option
| Option | Typical KRW | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Radial shockwave, per session | ₩40,000–₩90,000 | |
| Focused shockwave, per session | ₩80,000–₩150,000 | |
| Plantar fasciitis, per session | ₩50,000–₩120,000 | 3 to 5 sessions |
| Shoulder calcific tendinitis, per session | ₩70,000–₩150,000 | 3 to 6 sessions |
| Tennis or golf elbow, per session | ₩50,000–₩100,000 | |
| Achilles or knee, per session | ₩60,000–₩130,000 | |
| Plantar fasciitis, 5 radial sessions | ₩200,000–₩450,000 | |
| Shoulder, 5 focused sessions | ₩350,000–₩750,000 |
At 1 USD = 1,325.06 KRW (YCharts reference rate for 23 October 2026, checked 28 October 2026), a per-session range of 40,000 to 150,000 KRW is about US$30 to US$113.
What changes the price
- Radial vs focused
- Body part
- Number of sessions
- Packages
What a quote usually includes
- Treatment session
Costs people forget
- Consultation
- Ultrasound or X-ray
How to avoid overpaying
- Ask for package prices for 5 or 10 sessions
- Private insurance from July 2026 guidance: up to 6 sessions per area, 12 a year
- Fifth-generation policies do not cover ESWT
Sources
- isclinic.co.kr: shockwave therapy (ESWT) cost 2026(checked 2026-10)
- Glasswallet: manual therapy calculator and private insurance caps(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.
Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) cost questions
Is focused shockwave worth paying more than radial?
Focused shockwave costs 80,000 to 150,000 KRW a session against 40,000 to 90,000 KRW for radial. It reaches deeper tissue, so it is often used for calcific shoulder tendinitis.
What will plantar fasciitis treatment cost in total?
Usually 3 to 5 sessions. Five radial sessions come to about 200,000 to 450,000 KRW.
How much is a course for calcific shoulder tendinitis?
Five focused sessions run about 350,000 to 750,000 KRW.
Does Korean insurance pay for shockwave therapy?
It is non-covered by NHIS. Older private policies may reimburse it with a diagnosis, but fifth-generation policies sold from May 2026 do not.
Can I do sessions every few days to finish before my flight?
Most clinics space sessions about a week apart, and a July 2026 guideline sets once a week. Plan your stay around that.
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