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Written by Dr Gerard Ee, MBBS (UK), MRCS (Edinburgh), PGDip Practical Dermatology (Cardiff). Founder and Medical Director, The Clifford Clinic and The Clifford Surgery, Singapore. Last medically reviewed and updated October 2026.
I see patients who are weighing nose filler in Seoul against nose filler at home, and patients who come back from Korea needing help. This page compares the two: the Korean filler brands, the real price in won, how to check a Korean clinic, and the aftercare. The Korean prices below come from Korean clinic price lists and the Korean booking apps, checked in November 2026. If you are not planning to travel, my complete nose filler Singapore review covers results, safety and cost in Singapore.
Key points
- Seoul apps and clinic price lists show nose filler from about ₩55,000 per cc at event prices to about ₩590,000 per cc for imported premium filler. The median nose filler deal on Gangnam Unni and Babitalk in early November 2026 was ₩231,000.
- Korean clinics price by the cc and by the product. Domestic Korean HA (국산 필러) is the cheaper tier, and imported HA (수입 필러) such as Restylane Lyft and Juvederm Volux is the premium tier.
- The 10% VAT refund for foreigners on cosmetic procedures ended on 31 December 2025.
- English-language listings can cost more than the Korean listing at the same clinic.
- Nine in ten Korean clinics that treat skin are run by doctors who are not dermatologists. A clinic’s Korean name tells you which kind it is.
- Ask for the product name, the sticker and the number of cc before you leave. Choose HA, which a doctor in Singapore can dissolve.
Why patients fly to Seoul for nose filler
Korea treated 2.01 million foreign patients in 2025, up from 1.17 million in 2024. More than 62% were treated at dermatology clinics, and 87.2% were treated in Seoul. On Gangnam Unni (강남언니), one of Korea’s two largest clinic booking apps, a search for nose filler (코필러) returns more than 750 listings.
Korea has high volumes of non-surgical nose treatment and many clinics that combine filler and threads. A large East Asian series of 528 patients treated with a standardised, cannula-based filler protocol reported measurable gains in tip projection and nose length with no vascular complications. Experienced Korean practitioners achieve excellent results, and the price per cc is often lower than in Singapore.
Korean nose filler brands: what is injected in Seoul
International HA brands such as Restylane and Juvederm are used in both countries. Korean clinics also use Korean HA brands such as Neuramis, YVOIRE and Chaeum, as well as Korean nose threads. The product name, and the sticker from the syringe, should be obtained before treatment. If a problem later requires treatment in Singapore, the doctor needs to know exactly what was injected, and whether it is HA that can be dissolved.
Korean clinics list nose filler by product. These are the products named on Korean nose filler price lists and in Korean industry reporting:
| Product (Korean name) | Maker | Origin | Type | Price seen in Seoul, per cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YVOIRE (이브아르) | LG (LG Life Sciences) | Korea | HA | Not priced on the lists checked |
| Neuramis (뉴라미스) | Medytox | Korea | HA | Not priced on the lists checked |
| Chaeum (채움) | — | Korea | HA | Not priced on the lists checked |
| Elravie (엘라비에) | Humedix | Korea | HA | Not priced on the lists checked |
| Cleviel (클레비엘), Contour (50 mg) | Pharmaresearch (from Amorepacific’s Estra, 2018) | Korea | HA, high concentration | Not priced on the lists checked |
| Rejuvel (리쥬비엘) | Pharmaresearch | Korea | HA | ₩279,000 + VAT |
| Atier (아띠에르) | — | Korea | HA | ₩159,000 + VAT |
| Epitique (에피티크) | Jetema | Korea | HA | Not seen on nose price lists |
| Belotero (벨로테로) | Merz | Germany | HA | ₩340,000 + VAT |
| Restylane Lyft (레스틸렌 리프트) | Galderma | Sweden | HA | ₩249,900 to ₩489,000 |
| Juvederm Volux (쥬비덤 볼룩스) | Allergan | Imported | HA | ₩590,000 |
| Radiesse | Merz | Imported | CaHA, not dissolvable | Quoted at clinic |
| PCL filler | — | — | PCL, not dissolvable | Quoted at clinic |
- Many listings say only “Korean filler” (국산 필러) or the clinic’s own name for the injection (“High nose”, “Miss nose”), without the brand. Ask which product it is.
- A Korean study of 17 patients having secondary rhinoplasty found that all of them had permanent non-HA fillers in the nose from earlier treatment: Radiesse (7), Aquamid, a polyacrylamide gel (4), Bio-alcamid (3), Artecoll, which contains PMMA (2), and Lipen, which contains PMMA (1).
- Three of the 17 had skin perforation or infection.
Korean nose filler terms on clinic apps
| Korean term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 코필러 | Nose filler |
| 콧대 필러 | Bridge filler |
| 코끝 필러 | Tip filler |
| 국산 필러 / 수입 필러 | Korean-made filler / imported filler |
| 하이코, 미스코, 바비코 | Clinic package names for a higher bridge or lifted tip, often filler plus threads |
| 코 실리프팅 | Nose thread lift |
| 콧볼 보톡스, 코끝 보톡스 | Botox to the nostril wings or the tip depressor muscle |
| 필러 녹이는 주사 | Filler-dissolving injection (hyaluronidase) |
| 1cc 기준 | Price per 1 cc |
| VAT 포함 / 부가세 별도 | VAT included / VAT added on top |
Korean nose filler price in Seoul, in won
Listing prices in Seoul, November 2026:
| Source | What it shows | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gangnam Unni, 753 nose filler listings (first 20) | Event prices, VAT included | ₩55,000 to ₩479,600 |
| Gangnam Unni and Babitalk, 20 nose filler deals | Median deal | ₩231,000 |
| Goodoc promotions | Average nose filler price | ₩144,998 |
| Cashdoc, Seoul nose filler deals | Range | ₩70,000 to ₩550,000 |
| Gangnam clinic price list | Domestic HA, per cc, VAT extra | ₩159,000 to ₩279,000 |
| Gangnam clinic price list | Restylane Lyft, per cc, VAT extra | ₩489,000 |
| Gangnam clinic price list | Juvederm Volux, per cc | ₩590,000 |
| Gangnam clinic price list | Filler and thread whole-nose package | ₩790,000 |
1 Singapore dollar was about ₩1,072 on 7 November 2026.
What changes the final bill
- Amount: Most noses use 1 to 2 cc for the bridge and tip. A tip refinement adds 0.3 to 0.5 cc.
- VAT: App prices usually include VAT. Clinic price lists often add 10% VAT on top (부가세 별도).
- VAT refund: The 10% VAT refund for foreign patients on cosmetic procedures ended on 31 December 2025. It no longer reduces the price.
- Foreigner pricing: On Gangnam Unni, 63 clinics list rhinoplasty in both the Korean and English catalogues. In 48 of them the English price was higher, at a median of 2.0 times the Korean price. That data covers surgery, not filler.
- Agency commission: Registered agencies that bring foreign patients may charge a clinic up to 30% commission.
The flight, the hotel and any follow-up visit are extra. My nose filler price in Singapore is on my treatment page, and results and safety are in my nose filler Singapore review.
Budget and premium nose filler clinics in Seoul
Seoul nose filler falls into three price tiers on the Korean apps:
| Tier | Typical listing | Per cc | What it usually means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Event price | “1cc 기준” (per 1 cc) app offers | ₩55,000 to ₩150,000 | Domestic HA, or a clinic-named injection with no brand stated |
| Domestic premium | Named Korean HA | ₩159,000 to ₩290,000 | Product named on the price list |
| Imported premium | Restylane Lyft, Juvederm Volux, Belotero | ₩250,000 to ₩590,000 | Product named. Firmer gels marketed for the bridge. |
Six checks for any Seoul clinic
- The clinic’s Korean name. Only a clinic owned by a specialist may call itself 피부과의원 (dermatology clinic) or 성형외과의원 (plastic surgery clinic). A general clinic must be called 의원, with any specialty shown at no more than half the size of the clinic name. The Korean Society of Dermatologists reported in March 2026 that 9 in 10 clinics treating skin in Korea are run by non-dermatologists. Of the procedure complications it reviewed, 88.5% involved non-specialist doctors.
- Registration for foreign patients. Clinics that recruit foreign patients must be registered to do so. They must post their dispute procedures in foreign languages and give the diagnosis, side effects and estimated cost in advance. An unregistered agent or “coordinator” is illegal, and Korea’s foreign-patient helpline recorded illegal-broker cases rising from 13 in 2020 to 67 in 2024.
- The product. Ask for the brand, a sealed syringe and the sticker, and get the number of cc written down.
- The injecting doctor. Confirm that the doctor you consult is the doctor who injects.
- After you fly. Ask who you contact, by message, if the nose turns pale or dusky.
- A doctor, not a beautician. Filler and threads by non-doctors (known in Korea as 주사이모) are illegal. Korean courts convicted beauty-shop operators for thread lifts in 2025.
Korean nose filler aftercare after you fly home
The most serious problem after nose filler, a blocked vessel, usually shows within the first hours to days. Swelling, bruising and lumps can take a week to assess. Seoul clinics advise allowing 3 to 5 days for swelling and avoiding glasses on the bridge for about 2 weeks, and some book a check at 2 weeks. For a patient flying home two days after treatment, the treating clinic is no longer within reach when these signs appear.
Three questions should be answered before booking abroad.
- Who do I contact if my nose turns pale or dusky after I fly home?
- Which product and how much will you inject, and will you give me the sticker?
- Is the filler hyaluronic acid, so a doctor in Singapore can dissolve it?
In Korea, the Medical Korea Information Center takes complaints and medical dispute registrations from foreign patients 24 hours a day, at +82 1577 7129. Korea’s Medical Korea Support Center recorded 214 dissatisfaction and dispute cases from foreign patients in 2024, up from 22 in 2020.
Combining nose threads and filler in Korea
Korean clinics often combine threads and filler in one session. Threads rotate and lift the tip, whereas filler projects it forward and raises the bridge. Combining both in one visit produces more swelling, which makes the result harder to judge before the flight home. In my practice, a flat bridge is filled first and threaded 6 to 12 months later, as threads need a raised bridge to anchor to.
Korean package names such as 하이코, 미스코 and 바비코 usually bundle filler, threads and tip or nostril Botox at one price. Ask for the parts to be listed separately: the product, the cc, the number and type of threads, and the Botox units. The two treatments are compared on nose threads vs nose fillers.
What Korean studies show about nose filler safety
- Korean Retina Society national survey, 27 retinal centres: 44 patients had a blocked eye artery after cosmetic facial filler, 22 after autologous fat and 13 after HA. Fat caused more widespread blockage, worse vision and more strokes than HA.
- Korean anatomy study, cadavers and ultrasound in 20 Korean patients: at the bridge, the needle tip sat on average 1.9 mm from the nasal bone, and as little as 0.4 mm. The authors recommended a direct injection from the glabella, which places the filler on the bone (supraperiosteal).
- Korean secondary rhinoplasty study: all 17 patients carried permanent non-HA fillers from earlier treatment.
- Korean plastic surgery society review of filler rhinoplasty: listed a widened bridge, migration and overcorrection as the common unsatisfactory results.
Correcting Korean nose filler in Singapore
Correction of nose filler done in Korea is a common reason for consultation. The usual problems are a bridge that appears wider than expected, a tip that is too full, or a slight asymmetry. The first step is an examination to identify the product and where it sits. HA can then be dissolved and replaced in a smaller amount, as described on dissolve nose filler.
Bring the sticker or the product name, the number of cc and the date. Non-HA fillers such as CaHA, PCL, polyacrylamide gel or PMMA cannot be dissolved.
Dr Gerard Ee, Aesthetic Doctor in Singapore
Dr Gerard Ee is an aesthetic doctor in Singapore and the Medical Director of his practice at 50 Raffles Place. He graduated from St George’s, University of London, trained in surgery at Singapore General Hospital and the National University Hospital, and holds the MRCS (Edinburgh) and a postgraduate diploma in practical dermatology from Cardiff University.
He has practised aesthetic medicine since 2012, is the author of sixteen peer-reviewed papers, and writes and medically reviews every article on this site. Read more about Dr Gerard Ee.
Book a consultation with Dr Gerard Ee
Dr Gerard Ee consults and performs nose filler and nose filler correction at his practice at 50 Raffles Place, Singapore. Consultations are by appointment. Message the clinic on WhatsApp, or call 6532 2048.
Nose filler in Korea, frequently asked questions
Is nose filler cheaper in Korea?
Per cc, usually. Seoul app listings ran from about ₩55,000 to ₩590,000 per cc in November 2026, with a median deal of ₩231,000. The flight, the hotel, 10% VAT on some price lists, and any follow-up visit are extra.
Which filler brands do Korean clinics use for the nose?
Korean HA brands such as YVOIRE, Neuramis, Elravie, Cleviel, Rejuvel and Atier, and imported HA such as Restylane Lyft, Juvederm Volux and Belotero. Radiesse (CaHA) and PCL fillers are also used, and they cannot be dissolved.
Can I get the VAT back on nose filler in Korea?
No. The VAT refund for foreigners on cosmetic procedures ended on 31 December 2025.
How do I check a clinic in Seoul?
Check the clinic’s Korean name (피부과의원 or 성형외과의원 means a specialist owner), check that it is registered for foreign patients, confirm that the injecting doctor is named, and ask for the product and the cc in writing.
Can I fly after nose filler?
Most patients fly without problems, but warning signs of a complication appear in the first few days. A doctor who can be reached during that period is therefore essential.
Can a doctor in Singapore dissolve Korean nose filler?
A doctor in Singapore can dissolve Korean nose filler if it is HA, and the product name helps to confirm this.
Are Korean HA fillers different?
Korean HA fillers act in the same way as international brands. The firmness of the gel and the placement depth matter more than the brand.
Selected References
- Ye J, Wang X, Yi K, et al. A cannula-based sequential injection protocol for non-surgical rhinoplasty in East Asian patients. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2026. PMID 42443422.
- DeVictor S, Ong AA, Sherris DA. Complications secondary to nonsurgical rhinoplasty, a systematic review and meta-analysis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2021. PMID 33588622.
- Fabi SG, Desyatnikova S, Dayan SH. Prevention and management of dermal filler complications, a review. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med. 2025. PMID 39570704.
- Park KH, Kim YK, Woo SJ, et al. Iatrogenic occlusion of the ophthalmic artery after cosmetic facial filler injections, a national survey by the Korean Retina Society. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2014;132(6):714-723. doi:10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2013.8204.
- Jung GS, Chu SG, Lee JW, et al. A safer non-surgical filler augmentation rhinoplasty based on the anatomy of the nose. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2019;43(2):447-452. doi:10.1007/s00266-018-1279-7.
- Rho BI, Yoon SM, Park ES, Wee SY. The characteristics and safety of previous fillers in secondary rhinoplasty. Arch Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2018;24(2):49-54. doi:10.14730/aaps.2018.24.2.49.
- The problems and solutions of filler augmentation rhinoplasty. J Korean Soc Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2011:13-16.
Dr Gerard Ee consults and performs nose filler and nose filler correction at 50 Raffles Place, Singapore.
This page is written from published research and clinical experience in Singapore since 2012. It is for general education, not medical advice. Suitability, results, downtime and cost vary from person to person. Please arrange a consultation for advice specific to your nose.
