Seoul clinic FAQ: prices, booking and sources
Compare dated menu prices, check language arrangements and understand what happens before a clinic confirms an appointment. Each answer links to the relevant published process, source or policy. Clinics Korea is an information and enquiry service, not a medical provider.
FAQ text updated . This is not a new clinic verification date or an extension of any menu. The published September menu remains a dated snapshot after 30 September 2026 unless a newer verified edition is published.
Have a general question? Use the contact page. English enquiry support does not guarantee English medical consultation or interpreting; confirm those arrangements with the clinic. Sending a request does not confirm an appointment.
Prices & payment
How can I compare clinic prices on a like-for-like basis?
Compare the exact product or device, volume or shot count, number of sessions, included services, VAT status and menu validity dates. A package price is not the standalone price of each treatment in it. Our dated price index reproduces selected rows from one clinic's menu, not a Seoul-wide average. Ask the clinic for an itemized written total and applicable conditions before deciding.
Can this site tell me whether treatment in Korea is cheaper than at home?
No fixed saving can be claimed from one clinic menu. Clinics Korea publishes Aurea Clinic's dated prices with treatment units and VAT status; compare the clinic's final written quote with a like-for-like current quote at home and include travel and follow-up costs.
Are prices on this site final?
No. The tables reproduce 25 selected rows from Aurea Clinic's 1–30 September 2026 promotional menu, not a Seoul market range or an individual quote. The clinic confirms the applicable programme, conditions, VAT and final amount in writing; after 30 September, treat the rows as historical unless a newer verified edition is published.
Can I pay by foreign credit card?
Payment methods vary by clinic, branch and card issuer. Ask the clinic to confirm accepted card networks, cash, deposits and transaction limits before your visit.
Is VAT included in quoted prices?
The September 2026 prices on this site come from Aurea Clinic's published menu, which states that 10% VAT is excluded. Ask any clinic for a written final amount and do not assume another menu uses the same VAT presentation.
Booking
Do I need to pay to use the Clinics Korea Aurea booking-request route?
Clinics Korea does not charge patients a separate coordination fee. Medical-service prices are set and collected by the clinic. Prices shown on this site may exclude 10% VAT, and the final amount is the clinic's written quote.
How far in advance should I book?
Contact the clinic as soon as your Seoul dates are fixed, especially for weekends or late-afternoon times. Availability and response time are controlled by the clinic and are not guaranteed by Clinics Korea.
Does opening the Aurea booking page confirm an appointment?
No. Opening the page or submitting the form does not reserve a time. The page shows the current availability-request state and its verified next steps. Your appointment exists only after Aurea Clinic confirms a time directly.
Can I change or cancel my appointment?
Use the contact method in your clinic confirmation and follow the clinic's cancellation, deposit and no-show terms. Clinics Korea cannot promise that a change or cancellation is free.
At the clinic
Can I start an Aurea availability request in English?
Yes. Clinics Korea provides English-language information and general enquiry support, and the appointment-request form is in English. This does not guarantee English medical consultation or interpreting. Confirm consultation, consent and aftercare language arrangements with the clinic before accepting a time.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Ask the clinic which passport or other identification it requires, and bring your booking confirmation plus an accurate list of medications and allergies for the physician. Ask whether it wants you to arrive without makeup.
How long does a first visit take?
Visit length depends on intake, consultation, preparation and whether treatment is offered on the same day. Ask the exact branch how much time to allow before arranging flights or fixed plans.
Can I get a consultation without committing to treatment?
Ask the clinic whether a consultation-only visit is available and whether a consultation fee applies. Review the doctor's plan and itemized written quote before deciding whether to proceed.
Sources & service
Does inclusion in the HIRA-derived directory mean a clinic is recommended or offers English support?
No. The map presents a supplied HIRA-derived June 2026 directory snapshot. Inclusion is not a quality ranking, endorsement or Clinics Korea partnership. It does not establish current operation, English consultation or interpreting, appointment availability, prices, foreign-patient registration or suitability for an individual. Read the dataset's source and limitations, then confirm current details with the exact institution and branch.
Does Clinics Korea receive compensation for referrals?
A partner clinic may compensate Clinics Korea for a referred patient. Patients do not pay Clinics Korea a separate coordination fee, and Clinics Korea does not add a markup to the clinic's price or collect treatment payment through the public appointment-request route. Medical-service prices and final terms are set by the clinic. Clinics Korea is an information and enquiry service, not a medical provider; our own FAQ is not an independent clinic review.
Safety & medical
What registration information has Clinics Korea checked?
Clinics Korea displays Aurea Clinic's international-patient registration number M-2026-01-08-708956, checked on 25 August 2026, on its detailed profile. Gangnam and Hongdae pages are neutral planning guides; they do not verify or recommend other institutions.
Is Clinics Korea itself a registered service?
Yes. Clinics Korea's Seoul international-patient facilitator registration is A-2026-01-02-07157, issued on 20 August 2026 and shown as valid through 18 August 2029. The About page displays the registered entity and scope; consult the responsible authority for legal interpretation.
What if I have a side effect after returning home?
Use the contact method in your clinic confirmation and follow its urgent-care instructions. Before treatment, ask for the after-hours contact route and a record of products, volumes or device settings. Seek appropriate local medical care for urgent symptoms; Clinics Korea does not provide medical triage.
Can I combine multiple treatments in one day?
Only the treating physician can decide whether specific treatments can be combined or need spacing after reviewing you and the proposed products or devices. Do not infer compatibility from a package name alone.
Do not post medical records, passport details or other sensitive personal information in public comments. Individual treatment decisions belong to the treating medical professional. For source corrections, see our editorial and verification policy.