Is it worth going to Korea just for botox?

[KimsHere]

I know getting neuromodulator injections is not super expensive compared to other things you can get done but if the price is way cheaper, I am wondering if it would be worth making a trip to Korea. Has anyone gone just for botox? Was it worth it? I am on the fence and hoping to find someone here with experience. 

[tikicat76]

You can get botox in Korea as low as $20 a session compared to what I have seen in the US - the cheapest being $250, that is a massive savings! 

I am only just looking into this but based on what I have read, it seems worth it for the cost alone. You have to consider the travel cost however so making it more of a vacation than just a trip for botox is probably more worth it.

[amberG]

I don't think so. If you factor in the costs for travel and stay, plus food and shopping you end up paying more. I think the above poster is right, make it a vacation and tack on getting botox as a spa treatment of sorts while there rather than just going to there only for botox.

[berrygirl21]

It is only worth it if you value the quality and service over the cost. 

The cost is cheaper but as mentioned, you have to factor in flights, hotel stays, etc. which add to it. I personally would only get it done if I had already planned on being in Korea for a trip or other surgery. 

[kpopkelly]

I got botox in Korea and loved it. It looked way better than what I had done in the states. I always recommend it. I just don't think the cost of flights and hotel stay justifies such a small and basic intervention that most people can easily find locally.    

[mariemarie]

NOPE. It is not worth it. Botox is not something that is terribly expensive to begin with.

Why would I ever go to another country and spend all the costs of hotel, flights, etc. and pay more when I can just book an appointment 30 min from where I live?

[KimsHere]

On 4/7/2026 at 7:57 AM, tikicat76 said:

You can get botox in Korea as low as $20 a session compared to what I have seen in the US - the cheapest being $250, that is a massive savings! 

This is what honestly got me looking into it. The price differences are insane and Korea seems to have higher quality standards for it.

On 4/9/2026 at 10:14 AM, amberG said:

If you factor in the costs for travel and stay, plus food and shopping you end up paying more.

This is why I asked. It has crossed my mind but I didn't calculate anything. 

On 4/12/2026 at 11:12 AM, kpopkelly said:

I got botox in Korea and loved it. It looked way better than what I had done in the states.

I am quite jealous haha 

Yeah I think as people have said, it is only worth it if I am already going there for a trip and just happen to get it done. As much as I want to go and do it, I think I will save and plan. Make a vacation out of it.