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Acne Scar Treatment in Korea

Acne scar treatment in Korea combines fractional laser resurfacing, subcision and filler, because no single modality corrects all scar types.

42 listed clinics · Updated 2026-08-09

Dermatology & Skin treatment room in Korea
In short. Acne scar treatment in Korea combines fractional laser resurfacing, subcision and filler, because no single modality corrects all scar types.
Indicative price
200,000 - 800,000 per session KRW
Procedure time
30 - 60 minutes
Anesthesia
Topical numbing cream
Recovery
Redness and crusting 3-7 days after ablative laser
Minimum stay in Korea
5-7 days if ablative
Also known as
Fractional laser, Subcision, 여드름 흉터

Scar type determines the tool. Rolling scars respond to subcision that releases the tethering fibrous band; boxcar scars respond to fractional CO2 or erbium resurfacing; ice-pick scars usually require TCA CROSS applied point by point. A clinic that offers only one device will treat every scar with that device.

Expect a course of four to six sessions spaced four to eight weeks apart, and realistic improvement of 50 to 80 percent rather than complete clearance.

Clinics offering Acne Scar Treatment

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DR Dermatology Clinic

Dermatology & Skin · Cheongdam, Seoul · Since 2008 · 4.5 on Google (16 reviews)

Dermatology clinic in Gangnam-gu with 1 board-certified dermatologist, 10 minutes from Apgujeongrodeo Station.

1 specialist on HIRA registerAcne Scar Treatment

Rielle Clinic

Dermatology & Skin · Myeongdong, Seoul · Since 2025 · 5.0 on Google (52 reviews)

Dermatology clinic in Jung-gu with no dermatology board certification recorded on the HIRA register, 20 minutes from Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station.

Kim Nak-in Dermatology Clinic

Dermatology & Skin · Itaewon & Hannam, Seoul · Since 2017 · 4.8 on Google (5 reviews)

Dermatology clinic in Yongsan-gu with 1 board-certified dermatologist, 3 minutes from Namyeong Station.

1 specialist on HIRA registerAcne Scar Treatment

The Goun Clinic

Dermatology & Skin · Jeju, Jeju · Since 2013 · 3.1 on Google (19 reviews)

Dermatology clinic in Jeju-si with no dermatology board certification recorded on the HIRA register.

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Frequently asked questions

How many sessions does acne scar treatment take?

Four to six sessions spaced four to eight weeks apart is typical, with improvement of 50 to 80 percent. Deep ice-pick scars need the most sessions and improve the least.

Can I treat acne scars while I still have active acne?

Active inflammatory acne should be controlled first, otherwise resurfacing can worsen inflammation and create new scars. Most clinics require the acne to be quiet for several months.

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Further reading

Source: Ministry of Health and Welfare, Republic of Korea https://www.mohw.go.kr/eng/