Price guide · 문신 제거
Tattoo Removal Price in Apgujeong and Gangnam
Removing a business-card-size tattoo in Seoul costs about 50,000-200,000 KRW per session, and most need 5-15 sessions.
Price snapshot
- Treatment: Laser Tattoo Removal
- Korean name: 문신 제거
- Options compared: 4
- VAT: Usually included in quoted cosmetic prices; ask
- Checked: October 2026
Laser Tattoo Removal prices by option
| Option | Typical KRW | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Business-card size, Q-switch, per session | ₩50,000–₩80,000 | 2026 Korea tattoo removal guides. |
| Business-card size, pico laser, per session | ₩100,000–₩200,000 | PicoSure range 100,000-150,000; premium clinics to 200,000. |
| Business-card size, pico course (5-8 sessions) | ₩500,000–₩1,200,000 | Calculated from the guide's per-session price and session count. |
| Full sleeve, per session | ₩1,500,000–₩2,500,000 | 2026 Korea guide; often sold as a package. |
At 1 USD = 1,326 KRW, market close on 26 Oct 2026 (checked 28 Oct 2026), 50,000-200,000 KRW is roughly 40-150 USD before any card or exchange fees.
What changes the price
- Tattoo size in square centimetres.
- Ink colours; multi-colour work may need extra wavelengths.
- Laser type: pico usually costs more per session than Q-switch.
- Number of sessions and spacing (often 6-8 weeks apart).
What a quote usually includes
- Laser session
- Numbing cream
- Dressing after treatment
Costs people forget
- Injected local anaesthetic, about 10,000-20,000 KRW
- Sedation for large pieces, about 100,000-200,000 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
- Ask the clinic to measure the tattoo and quote by size, not by guess.
- Package discounts of 10-20% are common for 5 or 10 sessions.
- Sessions are weeks apart; plan whether you can return to Seoul before buying a package.
Sources
- Korea Experience, Tattoo removal PicoSure vs Q-switch 2026(checked 2026-10)
- Korea Experience, Tattoo removal in Korea laser tech 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.
Laser Tattoo Removal cost questions
How many sessions does tattoo removal take, and what is the total cost?
Pico needs about 5-8 sessions and Q-switch 10-15 for a business-card-size piece, so totals run roughly 500,000-1,200,000 KRW.
Does colour ink cost more to remove?
Clinics may need extra handpieces for colours, which can raise the price. Black ink is usually the cheapest to treat.
Is pico laser worth the higher session price?
Pico costs about double per session but guides cite fewer sessions, so totals can be similar.
Can I start tattoo removal in Seoul and continue at home?
Yes, but bring the device and settings used so a clinic at home can continue.
How much does it cost to remove a full sleeve?
Guides cite 1.5-2.5 million KRW per session for a full sleeve, usually sold in packages.
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