The short answer to how much is masseter Botox in Korea: listed packages for both sides of the jaw start from ₩24,000 before VAT. That starting figure normally covers one session with a Korean toxin brand at a standard dose, plus numbing cream or ice and a brief consultation. Imported brands, higher unit counts and add-on areas move the figure up. The table below shows current listed prices from 10 clinics, all before VAT, with 10% VAT added at payment. Use it to compare like with like: the same brand, the same units per side and the same follow-up terms.
Prices
Jaw Botox cost in Gangnam
Prices below come from the listed clinics' own price lists, before VAT. 10% VAT is added at payment.
Jaw Botox · 50 units
Range across 3 listed clinics · approx. $17–$120₩24,000–₩165,000 + VATCompare clinicsSquare Jaw Botox — Korean
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $29₩40,000 + VATCompare clinicsSquare Jaw Botox — Allergan
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $255₩350,000 + VATCompare clinicsPrice factors
What changes the price
- Toxin brand: imported products such as Botox by Allergan or Xeomin by Merz are usually listed higher than Korean brands like Nabota, Coretox or other domestic toxins.
- Units per side: a strong, thick masseter needs a larger dose, and many clinics price by the number of units rather than a flat area fee.
- Purified or standard formula: purified toxins with fewer extra proteins tend to sit in a higher price band than standard formulas.
- Area combined: adding the side of the face, the chin or the neck band changes the package from one area to several.
- Who injects and how: the doctor's time, ultrasound guidance and a structured follow-up check are part of what a clinic charges for.
- What the package includes: numbing, a touch-up window and written aftercare may be included in one quote and charged separately in another.
- VAT: listed prices are before VAT, and 10% VAT is added at payment, so read the final line before you sign anything.
Compare
How the options compare
| Option | Area covered | Who it suits | What to ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korean toxin, standard dose | Both masseters | First-timers with a moderate muscle bulge | Which brand exactly, and how many units go into each side? |
| Imported toxin, standard dose | Both masseters | Visitors who want a brand they already know from home | Will the sealed vial be opened in front of me? |
| Purified toxin | Both masseters | People planning many repeat sessions over the years | Is the product purified, and is it written on the quote? |
| Higher-dose plan | Both masseters | Strong clenchers or a very thick muscle | Is the dose split into two sessions, and is a check included? |
| Jaw plus extra areas | Masseters with chin, side face or neck | Those combining slimming with fine-line or contour work | Is each area and its units listed on its own line? |
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Pharmaceutical, Biological, and Clinical Properties of Botulinum Neurotoxin Type A ProductsDrugs in R&D · 2015 · doi:10.1007/s40268-014-0077-1
Compared the composition and biological properties of botulinum toxin type A products and explained why their units cannot be converted one to one.
FAQ
Questions about Jaw Botox in Gangnam
How much is jaw Botox in Korea for both sides?
Most clinics list jaw toxin as one package for both sides, and the lowest listed price on this page is that two-sided entry point. The figure assumes a standard dose of a Korean brand. Imported or purified toxins and extra units raise it, so check that the quote says both sides, the brand and the units before you compare.
Is the masseter Botox cost in Korea shown including VAT?
No, listed prices in Korea are normally shown before VAT. A 10% VAT is added when you pay, and the card slip or receipt will show it as a separate line. When you compare two quotes, add the same 10% to both, and ask whether the clinic adds any other charge such as a consultation or numbing fee.
Why does the masseter Botox Korea price change with the toxin brand?
Brands differ in origin, formulation and purchase cost for the clinic, and that shows in the list price. A 2015 review by Frevert in Drugs in R&D explained that botulinum toxin type A products differ in composition and potency, so units are not interchangeable between brands. The brand name is therefore part of the price, not a detail to skip.
Does a smaller unit count mean a weaker result?
Not always, because units only make sense together with the brand name. A plan with fewer units of one product can be similar in effect to more units of another. What matters is that the dose fits your muscle, which the doctor judges by feeling the masseter while you clench, and that the plan is written down so you can repeat it.
Is a touch-up included in a jaw toxin package?
It depends on the clinic, so ask before booking. Some packages include a check and a small top-up within a set number of weeks, while others charge for any extra units. Visitors who fly home soon after the session should ask whether a remote photo check is possible, since unevenness is easier to judge a few weeks later.
How should I pay at a Korean clinic?
Most clinics accept major international credit cards, and many also take cash. Payment is usually made on the day, after the consultation and before or right after the injection. Ask whether your card issuer adds a foreign transaction fee, and keep the itemized receipt, which lists the product, the area and the VAT line.
How do I compare two jaw slimming quotes fairly?
Line them up on the same four points: brand, units per side, what is included and the VAT line. If one quote leaves out the brand or the dose, ask for it in writing before comparing. A lower figure for an unnamed product, or one that skips the follow-up, is not the same offer as a fully itemized quote.
Do repeat sessions cost the same as the first one?
Usually the list price per session stays the same, although some clinics adjust the dose once the muscle has thinned. Many people repeat jaw toxin every few months at first and then less often, as the effect of each session lasts roughly three to four months. Keep your written dose record so the next quote can follow the same plan.