Stem cell treatment price in Myeongdong follows two billing styles, and the lowest listed option starts at ₩990,000 before VAT. Cell-free extracts, made from laboratory cultures, are charged per session or per vial, usually together with the microneedling or laser pass that opens the skin. Procedures built from your own fat, such as nanofat or stromal vascular fraction (SVF) gel, are charged per procedure or treated area, because one line has to cover the harvest, local anesthesia, processing and placement. That is why the two kinds of figure cannot be compared directly. The table below sets out current listed prices from 5 clinics, each shown before tax, and 10% VAT is added at payment.
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Stem cell therapy cost in Myeongdong
Prices below come from the listed clinics' own price lists, before VAT. 10% VAT is added at payment.
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Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $1,455₩2,000,000 + VATCompare clinicsStem cell therapy · 6 cc
Range across 2 listed clinics · approx. $720–$2,909₩990,000–₩4,000,000 + VATCompare clinicsStem cell therapy · 9 cc
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $4,364₩6,000,000 + VATCompare clinicsStem cell therapy · 12 cc
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $5,818₩8,000,000 + VATCompare clinicsClinics in Myeongdong
5 clinics for Stem cell therapy in Myeongdong
Short answer: for Stem cell therapy in Myeongdong, the 5 clinics compared on this page are RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong, Heyday Clinic Myeongdong, iD Clinic Myeongdong, TriompheDr. Clinic and Renewme Skin Clinic Dongdaemun. Listed Stem cell therapy prices at these clinics start from ₩990,000 before VAT.
11. RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.91,091 Google reviewsSkin and aesthetic clinic near Myeongdong Station offering Stem cell therapy and HIFU lifting
RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong, a skin and aesthetic clinic near Myeongdong Station, lists Stem cell therapy among its main treatments; HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox are also on its menu.
- Stem cell therapy
- HIFU lifting
- RF lifting
- Stem cell based options
- People looking at non-surgical lifting
- Location
- Myeongdong Station (Line 4) / Euljiro-ipgu Station (Line 2)
- Languages
- English · 中文 · 日本語 · Español
- Listed price
- From ₩4,000,000 + VAT
2. Heyday Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.91,417 Google reviewsMyeong-dong skin and aesthetic clinic listing Ultherapy and Thermage
At Heyday Clinic Myeongdong in Myeong-dong, the menu centres on Ultherapy, Thermage and HIFU lifting, with Stem cell therapy also available.
- Ultherapy
- Thermage
- HIFU lifting
- People looking at non-surgical lifting
- Thread lifting
- Location
- Myeong-dong
- Listed price
- From ₩2,000,000 + VAT
3. iD Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.8396 Google reviewsSkin and aesthetic clinic near Namdaemun-ro, with Ultherapy and Thermage on its menu
ID Clinic Myeongdong is a skin and aesthetic clinic in Namdaemun-ro. Its menu covers Ultherapy, Thermage and HIFU lifting, and Stem cell therapy is also offered.
- Ultherapy
- Thermage
- HIFU lifting
- People looking at non-surgical lifting
- Thread lifting
- Location
- Namdaemun-ro
- Listed price
- From ₩990,000 + VAT
4. TriompheDr. Clinic
★ 4.9399 Google reviewsMyeongdong skin and aesthetic clinic listing skin boosters and laser toning
At TriompheDr. Clinic in Myeongdong, the menu centres on skin boosters, laser toning and acne and scar care, with Stem cell therapy also available.
- Skin boosters
- Laser toning
- Acne and scar care
- Hydration and skin-quality boosters
- Tone and pigmentation concerns
- Location
- Myeongdong
5. Renewme Skin Clinic Dongdaemun
★ 4.8247 Google reviewsSkin and aesthetic clinic near Eulji-ro, with laser toning and Ultherapy on its menu
Renewme Skin Clinic Dongdaemun is a skin and aesthetic clinic in Eulji-ro. Its menu covers laser toning, Ultherapy and Thermage, and Stem cell therapy is also offered.
- Laser toning
- Ultherapy
- Thermage
- Tone and pigmentation concerns
- People looking at non-surgical lifting
- Location
- Eulji-ro
Price factors
What changes the price
- Material source: a cell-free extract, your own blood and your own fat each come from different preparation steps, so a menu that groups them under one heading still bills them as separate lines.
- Harvest and anesthesia: for fat-derived work, the donor site, the numbing method and any sedation form part of the procedure price, and some clinics list sedation on its own line.
- Processing method: microfat, nanofat and SVF gel need different amounts of handling and different kits, and the more processed preparation is not automatically the more effective one.
- Treated area: under-eye hollows, the mid-face or a full face need different volumes of graft or product, which is why fat-derived quotes are often set per area.
- Vial count and brand: extract sessions move with the number of vials opened and the maker, so ask for both before numbing begins.
- Opening step: for extracts, a manual needling pen, RF microneedling or a fractional laser each carry their own device time and tips, and may be billed apart.
- Follow-up and touch-up: some fat-derived quotes include a check-up or a later top-up visit, while others charge each return separately.
- Tax: listed figures exclude VAT, and 10% VAT is added at payment on every line, including add-ons.
Compare
How the options compare
| Option | Area covered | Who it suits | What to ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cell-free extract after needling, single session | Full face | A first try during a short stay | Which brand and maker, and how many vials? |
| Extract added to a fractional laser visit | Face or scar zones | Visitors already booking resurfacing | Is the laser on the same line or a separate one? |
| Nanofat or microfat from your own fat | Under-eye area or mid-face | Mild hollows, with several spare days | Which donor site, and is the check-up included? |
| SVF gel from your own fat | One or two set areas | Volume loss where the doctor advises a graft | How is the gel made, and in the same visit? |
| Course of extract sessions | Full face | Repeat visitors or longer stays | How long do unused visits stay valid? |
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Comparison of Microfat, Nanofat, and Extracellular Matrix/Stromal Vascular Fraction Gel for Skin Rejuvenation: Basic Animal ResearchAesthetic Surgery Journal · 2023 · doi:10.1093/asj/sjad058
In photoaged nude mice, microfat grafts survived well and improved skin structure, while nanofat and SVF gel led to inflammatory infiltration and fibrosis without improving photoaging.
FAQ
Questions about Stem cell therapy in Myeongdong
Which clinics offer Stem cell therapy in Myeongdong?
Clinics offering Stem cell therapy in Myeongdong include RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong (Myeongdong Station), Heyday Clinic Myeongdong (Myeong-dong), iD Clinic Myeongdong (Namdaemun-ro), TriompheDr. Clinic (Myeongdong) and Renewme Skin Clinic Dongdaemun (Eulji-ro). Each lists Stem cell therapy on its own menu; message the clinic directly to confirm the doctor, product and current price.
Why is a fat-derived procedure quoted so differently from an extract session?
A fat-derived line pays for a small operation, while an extract line pays mostly for a product and a device pass. The fat route includes harvesting under local anesthesia, processing in the room, placement and usually a check-up. An extract session involves numbing cream, needling or laser and a vial. Ask each clinic to list the steps inside its figure, and the gap becomes easier to read.
Are the listed figures before or after VAT?
They are before VAT, and 10% VAT is added when you pay at the desk. The same rule covers the procedure, the product, any sedation and add-ons such as masks. VAT paid on medical treatment is not returned to foreign visitors at departure. Keeping every quote in pre-tax figures makes a side-by-side comparison simple and fair. Ask the desk to confirm the pre-tax figure before treatment starts.
Is a more processed fat preparation worth a higher figure?
Not necessarily, since more processing does not mean a stronger effect on skin. In a 2023 study in mice in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Yang and colleagues found that microfat survived well and improved photoaged skin, while nanofat and SVF gel caused inflammation and fibrosis without that improvement. Animal results may not carry over to people, so ask the doctor why a given preparation suits your face.
What should a written quote for fat grafting list?
It should name the donor site, the anesthesia, the processing method, the treated area and whether a follow-up visit is included. It should also say who performs the harvest and who places the graft. With those points in writing, two quotes can be compared item by item. A quote that gives only a total leaves the most expensive steps unexplained.
Can I pay for an extract course and use it on a later trip?
Some clinics let a course carry over to a later visit, but validity periods and transfer rules differ. Sessions are usually spaced weeks apart, which rarely fits one short stay. Ask how long unused visits stay valid, whether they can move to another person and what refund applies if you cancel. A single session first also shows how your skin tolerates the product.
How do clinics in the district usually take payment?
Most clinics accept major international credit cards and cash in local currency at the front desk. Some ask for a deposit to hold a procedure-room slot, especially for fat-derived work that needs more time. Ask for an itemized receipt showing each line and the VAT. Keep it with your aftercare sheet, as an insurer or a doctor at home may want to see it.
Is a touch-up after fat grafting charged again?
It depends on the clinic, because some fold one top-up into the original figure and others bill it as a new procedure. Part of grafted fat is reabsorbed over the following weeks, so a second, smaller session is sometimes offered. Ask at the first consultation whether a touch-up is included, how long that offer lasts and whether it needs a new harvest.