Behind that KRW 590,000 price,‘VAT excluded.’
A review of a first-treatment discount—300 shots for KRW 590,000—specified that VAT was extra. Another person visited after seeing a KRW 690,000 promotion for 300 shots. Comparing only the headline price could mean overlooking what you'll ultimately pay.
“I was able to get it for KRW 590,000, excluding VAT.”
Google Maps · 2026.07
Seen a promotion? Ask for the final total, too.
Both 300 shots.Not the same payment conditions.
The KRW 590,000 review mentioned a first-treatment discount and VAT excluded. The KRW 690,000 review also described a promotional visit and consultation with a selected clinician. These came from different clinics and dates, so shot count alone didn't establish which was cheaper.
What about 300 shots?
KRW 590,000 or 690,000—the shot count matched.
KRW 590,000 The review specified a first-treatment discount and VAT excluded. KRW 690,000 The promotional review also mentioned consultation with a chosen clinician. Both were 300 shots, but matching inclusions weren't confirmed.
Google Maps · 2026.03, 2026.07 · Two different reviews
Do 600 shots bring more satisfaction?
Someone spent KRW 1.89 million and still felt disappointed.
KRW 1.89 million for 600 shotswas what one person paid, yet they reported no effect a month later. Instead of assuming more means happier, ask why that shot count is appropriate for your face.
KakaoMap · 2025.12 · One person's experience
Asking only 'How many shots?' tells you half the story. Check the device generation, areas covered and included costs too.
100 shots for nasolabial folds first.300 at the next visit.
One person tried 100 Ultherapy shots just for nasolabial folds, liked the result and chose 300 at the next visit. They didn't add 200 on the same day. When choosing a shot count, start by saying which area you hope to change.
Previous visit · 100 shots for nasolabial folds
They first tried 100 shots just for nasolabial folds.
Next visit · 300 shots
They returned after liking the previous experience—not extra shots on the same day.
“Last time I tried 100 Ultherapy shots just for my nasolabial folds. It worked well, so I've come for 300 shots!!!”
NAVER Maps · 2024.11
Before ‘How many shots?’, point out what you want to change.
They switched to sedation—with no extra charge.
Someone started with numbing ointment, found it too painful and switched to sedation without an extra fee. Another review said sedation was free with 400 PRIME shots. These aren't rules for every clinic: ask separately whether it's included from the start and whether switching midway changes the price.
Included from the start
One review said sedation was included free with 400 Ultherapy PRIME shots.
No extra fee for a mid-session switch
They changed from numbing ointment to sedation but weren't charged more.
“It hurt too much with numbing ointment, so I switched to sedation midway. They didn't charge extra, and there was no pain. I'm happy!”
Modoodoc · 2023.04
Before booking, confirm what's included and the exact extra fees—rather than arriving assuming it's free.
More reassuring than a price tag:seeing the tip and shot count.
A reviewer felt reassured after the genuine tip and shot count were shown to them. Rather than assuming a high price meant everything was fine, directly checking what they'd receive gave them something more concrete to trust.
Checking the tip
They wrote that the genuine tip was shown in front of them.
Checking the shot count
The same reviewer also checked the shot count. One person's checking process, not a comparison between two people.
“They clearly verified everything in front of me, from the genuine tip to the shot count…”
NAVER Maps · 2026.07
Don't infer authenticity from price. Ask how you can verify the tip and shot count.
600 shots for KRW 1.89 million.But no noticeable effect.
One person had 300 shots for KRW 590,000 and was satisfied a week later. Another paid KRW 1.89 million for 600 shots but felt no effect even a month later. Two reviews can't establish which price is better, but they show why payment alone is a poor predictor of the experience.
300 shots · KRW 590,000
A week later, they were happy with their nasolabial folds and cheek firmness.
600 shots · KRW 1.89 million
They wrote that even a month later, they couldn't feel any results.
“I paid KRW 1.89 million for 600 Ultherapy shots. There was no effect at all, so I went back a month later…”
KakaoMap · 2025.12
More shots and a higher bill didn't always bring results. Start by asking why that shot count is needed.
Ask before you pay
The price reviews left us with these four questions.
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Why we chose these six points
We checked existing linked reviews and replacement candidates against originals, excluding combined procedures and unclear treatment attribution. The eight retained reviews are standalone price-and-condition examples, not a market average or a distribution of all reviews. Recommendations or bookings for other treatments were distinguished from actually receiving them together.
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