Maria Katrina Paras

Aesthetic Dermatology Treatment Clinics Seoul South Korea

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<div><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li>Aesthetic dermatological trends are ever-evolving in Seoul, South Korea.</li><li><strong></strong>Top K-beauty trends in 2026 include Tranexamic Acid for whitening, PDRN for anti-aging, Madecassic Acid for healing, Ceramides for skin barrier strengthening, and Ectoin for hydration.</li><li>When it comes to makeup, the clean girl aesthetic is still trendy for Koreans in 2026.</li><li>If you are to get an aesthetic treatment done in Seoul, especially if it&#x27;s surgical, it&#x27;s best to go to a clinic that specializes only in the area of interest. Look for clinics with English translators to make things easy for you.</li><li>It would cost roughly Php 150,000 for a combination of treatments, including anti-aging, whitening, and Rejuran. Without Rejuran, Php 50-70,000 would be enough. </li></ul><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1774604258670Seoul South Korea.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Seoul, the beauty capital of the world</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>What K-Beauty is Like in 2026</strong></div><p>We&#x27;ve long been influenced greatly by the Hallyu world when it comes to food, fashion, music, movies, and beauty. Despite living in a tropical country, we Filipinos still love to steal beauty trends from South Koreans. Can you blame us? We love their ever-evolving K-beauty trends, and their flawless skin to prove they know what they&#x27;re doing! Thankfully, there are K-Beauty classes we can take locally right now, by Jung Saem-mool-trained makeup artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chuchieledesma" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Chuchie Ledesma</strong></a>. In her workshops, you get to learn application techniques and more—suited perfectly for Filipinos!</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://metro.style/metro-style/beauty/2025/7/7/k-beauty-korean-makeup-for-filipinos-class-chuchie-ledesma-1712" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">READ: Learn Legit Korean-Style Makeup Techniques From This Korea-Trained Makeup Artist</a></div><div><br/></div><p>While we&#x27;ve had our fair share of trends like gradient lips, colored contact lenses, aegyosal eyes, and 12-step skincare routines, in 2026, trends are shifting faster than ever. We consulted South Korean K-beauty insider <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gracelee_1004/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Grace Lee</strong></a>, founder of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/superkbeauty/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Super K-Beauty</a> about what&#x27;s hot in 2026 and how to navigate the overwhelming world of aesthetic clinics in Seoul.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUAXe9hEzxQ/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A2078045.8999999985%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1413" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>When it comes to trends, she shares that these products and ingredients are king in 2026: &quot;<strong>Tranexemic acid</strong> for whitening, <strong>PDRN</strong> for anti-aging, <strong>Madecassic acid </strong>for healing, <strong>Ceramides </strong>for skin barrier strengthening, and <strong>Ectoin</strong> for hydration are trending this year.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1774605283608K-Beauty Trends 2026.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">REJUNIQ PDRN Cream and SKB Tranex Bright Beauty Bar, both available at Super K Beauty</span></span></span></div><p>We always adore the looks of our favorite K-drama actresses and K-pop idols, making every effort to achieve their makeup looks, skin, and hair. But what looks should Filipinos try this year? Grace goes on to share, &quot;The trendiest look now is clean chic—clear and hydrated skin with juicy plump lips, a vivid tone glow on the cheeks, with just a touch of accent for defined eyes.&quot; Seems like the clean girl aesthetic will never go out of style for Seoulites! How to achieve the look? Check these products out from the K-Beauty brand <strong>Hince</strong>&#x27;s Spring/Summer 2026 collection:</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:500px;display:block" width="500"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1774606078636Hince Beauty Bar.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="500"/><span class="fr-inner">Hince is available at Beauty Bar</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>How To Get Aesthetic Treatments Done in Seoul</strong></div><p><strong></strong>Remember the K-drama &#x27;My I.D. is Gangnam Beauty&#x27;? It follows Kang Mi-rae, a young woman whose had plastic surgery done in Gangnam. The district isn&#x27;t just known for high-end shops and luxury housing, it&#x27;s also the home to Seoul&#x27;s best dermatology and aesthetic clinics. How do you know how to choose which one to go to?</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVfFABHEhoV/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A4927325%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="987" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>We asked Grace, who has had personal experience in Seoul clinics, for her best advice. &quot;It can be daunting to select the right clinic for you. First, if it&#x27;s surgical, go for the clinic that specializes only in the area of interest. For example, if it&#x27;s the nose, best to select the clinic that only does nose surgeries. Specialization is highly valued by the locals&quot;, she shares. </p><p>&quot;If it&#x27;s for simple treatments, the Gangnam area has numerous, trustworthy clinics you can choose from. Preferably, look for clinics with English translators to make things easier for you&quot;, she adds.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSvvoaAE5Io/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A5152150.1000000015%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1113" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Grace tells us that she personally gets Ultherapy Prime once a year, plus PDRN and Rejuran treatments every six months. This is a powerhouse combo of lifting, tightening, and intense hydration. The result is youthful skin year-round! </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://metro.style/beauty/2026/1/20/song-hye-kyo-belotero-launch-seoul-skincare-tips-1600" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">READ: Song Hye-kyo Opens Up About How She Maintains Her Natural Beauty</a></div><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>How Much Should One Budget For Treatments in Seoul?</strong></div><p>Apart from saving for a visa, a plane ticket, and a hotel stay in Seoul, you have to keep in mind that treatments done there come with a high price tag. Grace shares that with Rejuran plus other anti-aging and whitening treatments, &quot;I would budget about  Php 150,000. But without Rejuran, Php 50-70,000 is more than enough.&quot; She even adds, &quot;Remember, you can also get a tax refund for these treatments!&quot; If you&#x27;re not really up for a clinical treatment, you can always just enjoy good old Olive Young for shopping. Grace also advises us to visit pop-up stores for the latest products and promos.</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://metro.style/metro-style/beauty/2025/6/23/pdrn-salmon-sperm-rejuran-rejuall-rejuvenex-trend-korean-skincare-1842" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">READ: Salmon Sperm Is All the Rage in K-Beauty. Here&#x27;s Why You Should Get Into This Skincare Ingredient!</a></div><div><br/></div><p>Lastly, Grace is proof of the power of a daily skincare routine. She says that &quot;clinical treatments are very helpful, but daily care is even more important for me. That&#x27;s why we&#x27;ve created products under Super K Beauty with clinical formulas for daily use. My goal for SKB has always been to provide premium, functional Korean skin care at the most affordable prices. Visit Super K Beauty <a href="https://www.superkbeauty.com/Goods/List?tagno=2&amp;pageType=DEFAULT&amp;ch_idx=11" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>

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