Acne & pores
Aqua Peel Korea: What a Session Costs and When a Peel Is the Right Step
An Aqua Peel at our Gangnam clinic is a short peel you can fit into a day in Seoul, with little or no flaking afterwards. The list of 20 August 2026 prices it at 77,000 KRW a session, before 10% VAT.
Written and medically reviewed by Dr. Jang Dong-hoon · Founder & Medical Director
Published · 7 min read
If you are searching aqua peel Korea, you probably have a free afternoon in Seoul and skin that feels dull, rough or congested. You want to know what a session costs and whether one visit makes a difference before you fly home.
A chemical peel clears the layer of dead skin on the surface and brings the skin's turnover back to a normal rhythm. It is one of the quickest things on our list, which is why visitors ask about it so often.
This page is built from our own price list and treatment notes. By the end you will know what each peel costs, what can change the total and when a peel is not the right tool. Our position is simple: we check your skin barrier before we choose any peel, and we would rather repair a weak barrier first than peel it.
Aqua peel Korea price at our Gangnam clinic
Aqua Peel sits on our peeling page beside two other peels. The figures below are list prices in Korean won, per session.
| Peel | Unit | Price (KRW, before 10% VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Aqua Peel | 1 session | 77,000 |
| Lara Peel | 1 session | 77,000 |
| Dotpeel | Full face | 300,000 |
| Extraction, without laser | Full face | 50,000 |
Prices are from the list of 20 August 2026 and exclude 10% VAT. The final figure is confirmed at consultation, after the 3D Meta-Vu scan and before anything is started.
Every figure is one session. We price by session rather than by course. If a series is right for you, the doctor will say how many sessions and over what spacing, at consultation.
When you compare an aqua peel Korea price between clinics, ask what the session includes and whether extraction is part of it. Here, extraction is its own line, and it is charged only when your skin needs it.
What can change the total on the day
A single Aqua Peel is easy to price. What changes the bill is what your skin needs next to it, and every option is on our list.
- The peel itself. Aqua Peel and Lara Peel are 77,000 KRW each. Dotpeel is priced for the full face, at 300,000 KRW.
- Extraction. Clearing 1–5 spots is 5,000 KRW, and a full face without laser is 50,000 KRW.
- Acne that keeps coming back. A peel empties the pore. It does not treat the gland underneath. Agnes works at the sebaceous gland: a partial area is 129,000 KRW and a full face is 199,000 KRW, plus an 11,000 KRW tip.
- Skin that needs hydration and density. DoubleTite is 129,000 KRW for the full face, plus a 44,000 KRW tip. A Dermashine skin booster is 99,000 KRW for 2cc, and its single-use tip is confirmed at consultation.
A tip is a single-use needle head, charged per session on top of the session price. A peel has no tip.
How many peel sessions you actually need
A peel works on the stratum corneum, the outermost layer of dead cells. That is why one session can make the skin look brighter and feel smoother, and also why the effect fades as the layer builds up again.
Our treatment notes place peels as maintenance, every 2–4 weeks. If you live abroad, that usually means one session on each trip rather than a series packed into a week.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Works on | Stratum corneum (outer layer) |
| Sensation | Mild tingling |
| Downtime | None to light flaking |
| Repeated | Every 2–4 weeks as maintenance |
What we aim for is modest and visible: a tidier, brighter tone, a smoother surface and pores cleared of debris, which can ease breakouts. Results vary with your skin, and a peel does not change the structure of the skin underneath.
Fitting a peel into a short stay in Seoul
The appointment is short and most people go straight back to their day. That makes a peel one of the easier treatments to place in a trip, even on your last full day.
- Wear sunscreen every day after the peel, and keep it up after you fly home.
- Avoid scrubs and strong exfoliating products for a few days afterwards. Tell us if you use a retinoid, retinol or benzoyl peroxide.
- The clinic is a two-minute walk from Nonhyeon Station, Exit 5, on the Sinbundang Line.
- We open 10:30 to 19:30 Monday to Thursday, until 20:30 on Friday and until 16:30 on Saturday. Lunch is 13:00 to 14:00 on weekdays.
- Sundays and public holidays are closed. Patients park free of charge in the building.
Who should ask first, and what to consider instead
A peel is not for every face on every day. These are the situations where we want to talk before anything is applied.
- Irritated or sensitised skin. If your skin is red, tight or stinging, the barrier comes first and the peel waits.
- Retinoid, retinol or benzoyl peroxide use. These already make skin more sensitive. Tell us what you use, and when you last applied it.
- Darker skin tones. The AAD notes that aggressive exfoliation can lead to dark spots on darker skin. We choose the strength with that in mind.
- Inflamed acne that keeps returning. A peel clears the surface. For the gland underneath, ask about Agnes.
- Tell us your full medical history in consultation, including any recent laser, filler or medication.
If the question is scars rather than dullness, a peel is the wrong tool. Read how we plan acne scar treatment instead.
Aqua Peel or something else on our list
Most people who ask about an aqua peel Korea session want one of three things. This is how we match them.
| Concern | What we usually suggest | Price (KRW, before 10% VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Dull, rough surface | Aqua Peel or Lara Peel | 77,000 a session |
| Repeated breakouts at the gland | Agnes, partial area | 129,000 plus 11,000 tip |
| Dry skin lacking density | DoubleTite, full face | 129,000 plus 44,000 tip |
Prices are from the list of 20 August 2026 and exclude 10% VAT. The final figure is confirmed at consultation, after the 3D Meta-Vu scan and before anything is started.
When you are ready, tick Peeling in the booking selector and send the list on WhatsApp. For the wider picture, see our acne and pore treatments, or compare facial treatment prices in Korea.
The short version
- Aqua Peel at THE Beautiful Clinic is 77,000 KRW a session, per the price list of 20 August 2026, before 10% VAT. Lara Peel is the same.
- A peel works on the outer layer of dead cells, with mild tingling and, at most, light flaking afterwards.
- It is repeated as maintenance every 2–4 weeks, and every session is charged at the single-session rate.
- Acne that keeps returning at the gland is a question for Agnes, and dry skin lacking density for DoubleTite.
- The skin barrier is checked first. Irritated skin is calmed before any peel.
Questions patients ask
How much is an aqua peel in Korea?
At THE Beautiful Clinic in Gangnam, Aqua Peel is 77,000 KRW a session, per the price list of 20 August 2026, before 10% VAT. The final figure is confirmed at consultation.
Does an aqua peel hurt?
The sensation is listed as mild tingling. Tell us at consultation if your skin is sensitive, and the strength will be chosen with that in mind.
Is there downtime after an aqua peel?
Downtime runs from none to light flaking, and most people go straight back to their day. Wear sunscreen daily afterwards.
How often should I get an aqua peel?
Peels are repeated as maintenance every 2–4 weeks. If you live abroad, one session per trip is common, and the doctor sets the spacing at consultation.
Can I combine an aqua peel with other treatments?
Often, yes, but the order matters and the barrier is checked first. Tell us everything planned for your trip, and the doctor will sequence it.
Is an aqua peel suitable for darker skin?
Darker skin can be peeled, but aggressive exfoliation can leave dark spots. The agent and strength are chosen at consultation to reduce that risk.
How do I book an aqua peel from abroad?
Send a photo and your travel dates on WhatsApp. The clinic replies in English or Bahasa Indonesia, usually the same day.
Results and recovery vary between individuals, and every treatment can have side effects. Prices are from the clinic's price list and are confirmed at consultation. This article is general information, not a diagnosis.
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About the author
Dr. Jang Dong-hoon
Founder & Medical Director
Founder and medical director of THE Beautiful Clinic in Nonhyeon, Gangnam. He sees every patient's skin analysis before a plan is drawn, and reviews every article on this blog against what the clinic actually does.
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