Laser Tattoo Removal in Seoul, Korea
Fade a tattoo or semi-permanent makeup you have outgrown, with picosecond laser wavelengths chosen by a board-certified dermatologist for your ink colour and depth.
- Board-certified dermatologists
- From ₩70,000 (VAT excl.)
- Downtime: a few days to a few weeks
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What is laser tattoo removal, and is it right for me?
Laser tattoo removal at Liftique uses the PicoPlus picosecond laser to break ink into fine fragments that the body clears naturally. It suits anyone wanting to erase or lighten a tattoo or semi-permanent eyebrow or eyeliner makeup. Several sessions 4–8 weeks apart are needed, with gradual fading; redness and scabbing recover in a few days to weeks. From ₩70,000 (VAT excl.) in Gangnam, Seoul.
A fresh start for your skin – one session at a time
Whether it is a small tattoo from years ago or semi-permanent brows that no longer suit you, removal is a medical process that deserves careful planning. Tattoos differ in size, ink colour and depth, and each of these shapes how many sessions you will need.
We use the PicoPlus picosecond laser platform. Ultra-short pulses break ink particles into fine fragments, which your body then clears through its normal metabolism. Your dermatologist selects the wavelength according to ink colour and depth – an approach intended to minimise damage to the surrounding normal skin.
Body tattoos
Small and larger tattoos can be faded progressively, priced by size from about 1cm to business-card size.
Semi-permanent eyebrows
For brow makeup that has faded unevenly or no longer suits your face shape.
Eyeliner makeup
Semi-permanent eyeliner can be treated as part of a dedicated cosmetic tattoo option.
Lightening, not only erasing
If you would rather lighten a tattoo than fully erase it, your plan can be set around that goal.
Multi-coloured ink
Wavelength is selected by ink colour, so your plan reflects the colours in your tattoo.
Deeper pigment
Session numbers depend on how deep the pigment sits; your doctor estimates this at consultation.
How Liftique performs laser tattoo removal
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Diagnosis
A board-certified dermatologist examines the tattoo's size, colours and likely pigment depth, with 2D Mark-Vu skin analysis available, and explains the expected number of sessions and cost.
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Wavelength selection
The PicoPlus wavelength is chosen according to ink colour and depth, aiming to target the ink while minimising damage to normal skin.
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Comfortable treatment
Numbing cream or local anaesthesia is used, within our pain-control system of numbing cream, fine-needle injection, nerve block and oral analgesics at no extra cost. Sleep sedation is ₩200,000 with an 8-hour fast. Treatment takes 10–30 minutes depending on size and number of colours.
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Recovery and follow-up
Expect frosting, then redness and scabbing. Your next session is planned 4–8 weeks later, and your doctor can follow your progress by photo after you fly home.
Laser tattoo removal price in Seoul
| Option | Price (KRW, VAT excl.) |
|---|---|
| Approx. 1cm – 1 session | ₩70,000 |
| Approx. 1cm – 5 sessions | ₩280,000 |
| Business-card size – 1 session | ₩150,000 |
| Business-card size – 5 sessions | ₩600,000 |
| Eyebrows, eyeliner, etc. – 1 session | ₩140,000 |
All prices exclude 10% VAT; final cost confirmed at your in-person consultation. Sleep sedation is ₩200,000 where required. Full tattoo removal price list
Plan your visit
| Sessions | Several sessions, depending on pigment depth; a 5-session program is offered. Sessions are spaced 4–8 weeks apart. |
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| Procedure time | 10–30 minutes, depending on size and number of colours. |
| Downtime | Frosting, followed by redness and scabbing; recovery takes a few days to a few weeks. |
| Results | Gradual fading with repeated treatment. Results vary. |
| Stay in Seoul | With sessions 4–8 weeks apart, most patients complete a course over several visits. Allow for redness and scabbing during your stay, and use photo follow-up with your doctor between trips. |
Safety, risks and aftercare
Tattoo removal is a gradual medical treatment, and we are honest about what to expect. Immediately after treatment the skin typically shows a frosting reaction, followed by redness and scabbing that recover over a few days to a few weeks. How quickly ink fades depends on its depth and colours, and outcomes vary from person to person.
- Wavelength is chosen by ink colour and depth to minimise damage to normal skin.
- Treatment is planned by a board-certified dermatologist, who estimates your likely number of sessions.
- Tell your doctor about medications, skin conditions and previous removal attempts.
- Ask your doctor for wound-care and sun-protection advice for the treated area while redness and scabbing settle.
- Message us on WhatsApp if anything concerns you after you fly home; photo follow-up is available.
Laser tattoo removal FAQs
How does laser tattoo removal work?
The PicoPlus picosecond laser breaks ink particles into fine fragments, which the body then clears through its normal metabolism. The wavelength is selected by ink colour and depth to minimise damage to normal skin.
Can you remove semi-permanent eyebrow or eyeliner makeup?
Yes. Semi-permanent eyebrow and eyeliner makeup can be erased or lightened, and there is a dedicated option priced at ₩140,000 per session.
How many sessions will I need?
Several sessions are needed, depending on how deep the pigment sits. Sessions are spaced 4–8 weeks apart, and a 5-session program is offered.
How long is the downtime? Can I fly home or go sightseeing the next day?
After treatment there is a frosting reaction, followed by redness and scabbing. Recovery takes a few days to a few weeks, so plan your activities with this in mind.
Does tattoo removal hurt? Is sedation available?
Numbing cream or local anaesthesia is used, and our pain-control system includes numbing cream, fine-needle injection, nerve block and oral analgesics at no extra cost. Sleep sedation is available for ₩200,000 and requires an 8-hour fast.
When will I see results?
Fading is gradual with repeated treatments at 4–8 week intervals. Individual results vary.
How much does laser tattoo removal cost in Seoul?
An approximately 1cm tattoo is ₩70,000 per session or ₩280,000 for 5 sessions. Business-card size is ₩150,000 per session or ₩600,000 for 5 sessions. All prices exclude 10% VAT.
Reviewed by our board-certified dermatologists
Medically reviewed by Dr. Yong-yon Won · Last reviewed October 2026
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