Sofwave price in Korea: what changes the quote, and how to get one before you fly
Reviewed by Dr. Ko Dong-il, DirectorUpdated 6 min read
In short The Sofwave price in Korea depends mainly on how many shots your areas need, so two quotes for the same treatment can sit far apart. At Symphony Skin Clinic a Sofwave session falls between 1,200,000 and 3,000,000 KRW, VAT 10% not included.
Most people who search sofwave price korea have already seen figures that do not line up. The gap is usually the shot count behind each figure, not a different treatment. Sofwave delivers its energy shot by shot into the dermis at 1.5 mm, so a larger area takes more shots.
This guide is only about money: what moves the number, what is charged separately, and how to get a figure before you book a flight. What the device does and who it suits is covered in our guide to Sofwave in Korea.
The Sofwave price range at Symphony Skin Clinic
| Item | Range (KRW) | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Sofwave session | 1,200,000 to 3,000,000 | Shot count. The price list runs in three shot tiers |
| Topical anesthetic cream | Included | Standard for every session |
| Inhaled sedation (optional) | 100,000 | Only if you ask for it |
| IV sedation (optional) | 150,000 to 200,000 | How long the sedation runs |
Clinic price list, September 2026, in Korean won. VAT 10% is added. The same range applies to international and Korean patients, and the exact figure is confirmed once areas and shots are agreed at consultation.
A quote for the lowest tier and a quote for full face plus neck are different amounts of treatment, not different prices for the same thing. Before comparing two numbers, ask how many shots each one covers.
Why the Sofwave cost in Korea varies
Each shot forms seven cylinder-shaped thermal zones in the dermis, so one shot covers a fairly wide patch. Covering a larger area still takes more shots, and that is what moves the number most.
- How many areas. Treating the eye area alone and treating the full face with the jawline need very different shot counts.
- Thin areas set separately. Neck and eyelid skin are not treated at the cheek's energy, so each area is planned on its own.
- Other treatments on the same trip. Devices that work at other depths are often planned alongside, and each is priced from the clinic price list.
Treatable areas include the eye area, cheeks and cheekbone line, neck lines, forehead and glabella, jawline, and the mouth corners and nasolabial area. Where your quote lands depends on how many of these you treat.
What is included and what is charged separately
Topical anesthetic cream is standard for Sofwave and sits inside the session price. A session takes within 30 minutes, with the epidermis cooled throughout.
Inhaled or IV sedation is optional and quoted as its own line if you ask for it. We do not add the lines together into one package figure, because the total depends on what you choose at consultation.
How many Sofwave sessions you may need
We do not multiply a price by a fixed number of sessions in advance. How many sessions suit you depends on your skin, and it is decided at consultation.
Change builds after the session. A mild tightening may be felt right away, and collagen regeneration continues over weeks 4 to 12, so whether to repeat is discussed once that window has passed.
Sofwave cost in South Korea next to Ultherapy and Thermage
Sofwave, Ultherapy and Thermage are often asked about together, and their price ranges overlap. They treat different layers, so the overlap in price is not an overlap in what you get.
| Treatment | Target layer | Range (KRW) | Priced by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofwave | Dermis, 1.5 mm | 1,200,000 to 3,000,000 | Shot count |
| Ultherapy PRIME | SMAS, 3.0 or 4.5 mm | 1,500,000 to 2,800,000 | Shot count |
| Thermage FLX | Dermis (radiofrequency) | 1,100,000 to 3,000,000 | Shot count, face or eye tip |
Clinic price list, September 2026, VAT 10% not included. Each range is confirmed at consultation.
How each one is broken down is covered in the Ultherapy price guide and Thermage FLX pricing and shot counts. If you are still deciding which device fits, Sofwave vs Ultherapy and how to choose a clinic starts from that question.
How to get a Sofwave Seoul price before you fly
- Send a bare-skin photo and the areas you care about on WhatsApp. We reply with the likely shot tier.
- At the clinic, a doctor checks your skin and agrees the areas and shot count with you.
- The figure is confirmed before treatment starts, in Korean won with VAT 10% added.
When you compare a Sofwave Seoul price with a quote at home, compare the same things: shot count, areas covered and any sedation. Then add flights and accommodation to see the real difference.
Sofwave usually needs no recovery day, so it fits a short trip. Symphony is near Sinsa Station on Line 3, and getting to the clinic is set out on a separate page.
Questions patients ask us
How much does Sofwave cost in Korea?
At Symphony Skin Clinic, Sofwave falls between 1,200,000 and 3,000,000 KRW, plus VAT 10%. The figure depends on shot count, which follows the areas you treat.
Why is the Sofwave price range so wide?
The price list runs in three shot tiers. Treating one area and treating the full face with the neck need very different shot counts, so the range covers both.
Is anesthesia included in the Sofwave price?
Topical anesthetic cream is included as standard. Inhaled sedation (100,000 KRW) and IV sedation (150,000 to 200,000 KRW) are optional and quoted separately, plus VAT 10%.
Is the Sofwave cost in South Korea higher for foreigners?
No. The clinic price list applies to international and Korean patients alike. It is in Korean won, and we do not convert it here because exchange rates move daily.
Is the price per session or per area?
It is per session, set by the shot count. The shot count follows how many areas you treat, which is agreed at consultation.
Can I get a price before I travel?
Yes. Send a bare-skin photo and your travel dates on WhatsApp. We reply with the likely shot tier and an estimate reviewed by the doctor.
Sources
- Sofwave Medical, official site
- Sofwave Medical, frequently asked questions
- Sofwave treatment page (Symphony)
Treatment details: Symphony Skin Clinic treatment information, checked Oct 7, 2026.
This page is general information from Symphony Skin Clinic, not a diagnosis. Results, risks and recovery differ by person. Treatment is decided after an in-person consultation with a licensed doctor. Clinic and treatment photos on this page were taken at Symphony Skin Clinic.
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