When you search for DermaShine, you may be surprised to find that the same treatment name comes with different prices at different clinics. Questions like "It's just one injection, why is the price so different?" and "When do extra charges apply?" come up often in consultations. Once you understand what makes up the price, you can ask the same questions at any clinic.

The bottom line first

The cost of DermaShine is not set by the treatment name alone. Which product is used and at what volume, whether it covers the full face or adds a narrow area like the eyes or mouth, how many sessions it is split into, and whether other treatments are added on the same day all shape the price. ATTITUDE Clinic discloses all prices by unit, and amounts are listed excluding VAT (Treatments and Pricing). At consultation, look at the total and also at which items make up that total.

What items determine the price of DermaShine?

In the clinic's price guide, DermaShine is listed under the skin booster section as a per-session unit (Treatments and Pricing). Skin boosters are introduced as treatments delivered directly into the skin base, and the same section lists products like Rejuran, Juvelook and Sculptra side by side, each with different units such as 1cc or 1vial. Different units mean that what and how much is injected is the starting point of the price.

Male doctor explaining a skin cross-section model and measuring cup to a woman

So the question "How much is one DermaShine session?" comes with two things attached first: which product, and at what volume. Even among skin boosters, each product has its own unit and specification, so one session is not made up the same way. Confirming these two first at consultation makes the basis of the price clearer.

The price of DermaShine starts not from the treatment name but from the product and volume used.

At the pre-treatment consultation, separate from the price, start by checking whether the treatment suits your skin. The American Academy of Dermatology advises that consultations cover the indication, risks, benefits and other options (AAD consultation guidance). Often it is better to have one fewer session of the right treatment than to get the wrong treatment cheaply.

Why does the same DermaShine cost different amounts at different clinics?

Price differences arise in three places: what is included in the treatment fee, how far the area extends, and how many sessions are paid for at once.

First, inclusions. Even for the same single session, the composition varies depending on how anesthesia is handled, what aftercare is included, and which product is included as standard. ATTITUDE Clinic's price guide reveals this difference by listing items by unit and clearly stating that VAT is separate (Treatments and Pricing). The clinic's column also notes that the practitioner's technique and ability to adjust are cited as reasons results differ even for the same treatment, showing what is hard to compare by numbers alone.

Area also changes the price. The price list separately marks items where an additional cost applies when adding an area. Whether you treat the whole face evenly or focus on a narrow area like the eyes or mouth changes the amount and time needed, and the total moves accordingly.

Adding areas and changing products are points where the price changes, so mention them at the start of the consultation.

Third is the payment bundle. A plan for multiple sessions at once is calculated differently from paying per session. A bundle is neither automatically a gain nor a loss. ATTITUDE Clinic's column advises asking, for a package, why each item is needed and what can be removed.

The number of sessions changes the total

Even with the same per-session price, three sessions and five sessions have different totals. The list the American Academy of Dermatology advises asking about at consultation also includes "how many treatment sessions are needed" (AAD consultation guidance). How many sessions it takes to reach the desired result depends on skin condition, the product used and recovery speed, so it is hard to answer with a number before consultation.

Interval also enters the calculation. If sessions are too close, the skin lacks time to recover; if too far apart, the next session comes after earlier changes have faded. The clinic's column explains that recovery capacity and the speed of new collagen production differ between people, so intervals are not set identically for everyone.

The total is visible only when the per-session price, the number of sessions and the interval between them are considered together.

Whether to add other treatments is another variable. A plan that adds injections to supplement a narrow area under the doctor's direct assessment, or a plan that combines microneedling or laser on the same day, are each counted as separate items. The clinic's column explains that immediately after microneedling, tiny channels temporarily form on the skin surface, changing the delivery path of topical products. Combining treatments affects both the price and recovery time, so it is worth asking about separately at consultation.

What should I ask at consultation to see the total?

A single "How much does it cost?" rarely shows the total clearly. The American Academy of Dermatology advises asking at consultation about treatment cost together with treatment time, number of sessions needed, recovery period, and pre- and post-treatment care (AAD consultation guidance). The same material notes that cost information is provided by the medical institution and that cosmetic procedures are usually not covered by insurance. In Korea, asking in the same order makes the conversation much more specific.

Table 1 What should I ask at consultation to see the total?
Item How it affects the price What to confirm at consultation
Product and volume injected Each product has different units (cc, vial) and specifications, so one session is composed differently Which product and how many cc go into 1 DermaShine session
Treatment area The full face versus adding parts changes the amount and time needed How far the basic area extends, and how much it costs to add the eyes or mouth
Number of sessions and interval The per-session price is multiplied by the number of sessions, and the interval sets the overall schedule How many sessions are recommended, and how the interval is set
Combined treatments Supplemental injections for narrow areas and combined microneedling or laser are separate items Which combinations are possible on the same day and the cost of each
VAT and inclusions Whether the listed amount includes VAT, and whether anesthesia and care are included Reconfirm based on the total payment amount

Swipe sideways to see the whole table.

The same material notes that treatment results depend greatly on the practitioner's technique and experience (AAD consultation guidance). So when comparing costs, rather than lining up price lists alone, also look at what was explained to you at consultation and who performs the treatment. Confirming enough information before treatment at consultation is part of the same context.

In summary The DermaShine price is made up of the product and volume used, the area, the number of sessions, and whether other treatments are combined. Rather than asking only for a single total, breaking down which items add how much makes comparisons between clinics much easier.

If this applies to you

Male director holding a tablet and explaining to a seated female patient in a consultation room with a vase

When a wedding or photo shoot is a few weeks away

It is a problem if the recovery period overlaps with your schedule. The American Academy of Dermatology advises asking at consultation when you can return to normal activities (AAD consultation guidance). If you mention the date first, the plan is redrawn with the number of sessions and intensity that fit within it. A plan finishing in one or two sessions often fits the schedule.

Man in doctor's attire pointing to three wooden blocks while explaining

When you plan multiple sessions

Whether to pay per session or set up a bundle changes the total. When choosing a bundle, look at whether the items are actually needed for your skin. ATTITUDE Clinic's column also advises asking why each item in a package is needed and what can be removed.

Man in a white coat gently touching the face of a seated woman

When your skin is sensitive or prone to redness

Designing for lower irritation changes the amount and number of sessions, and thus the total. If redness or swelling tends to last after treatment, also check whether recovery care is included in the treatment fee. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding or have an autoimmune disease, tell the clinic first at consultation. The clinic's column advises informing the doctor before treatment in such cases.

Doctor and patient consulting beside a small carry-on suitcase

When staying briefly from overseas

If your visit is short, whether a plan can finish in 1 session and how long to leave until the next session come before the price. ATTITUDE Clinic states that it uses the same prices on every language page and lists VAT separately.

Please tell us before consultation

Please tell us before consultation Please tell us in advance about recent UV exposure and outdoor schedules, medications you are taking and active ingredients you apply to your skin, the device, volume, date and response of previous treatments, pregnancy and breastfeeding status, autoimmune diseases, any history of reactions to cosmetics or medications, and unavoidable dates such as weddings or photo shoots. If there is an infection, inflammatory acne or lip herpes at the treatment site, tell us as well so we can adjust the plan.

How ATTITUDE Clinic proceeds

  1. Precise diagnosis and skin analysis Skin condition is recorded and organized with devices, and you and the director view the same information together. The analysis tool records and organizes information and does not make a medical diagnosis. The director makes the judgment.
  2. Director consultation and item planning The analysis record is combined with your concerns, lifestyle habits and previous treatment experience to decide what is needed and what is not. Here you decide together which product and volume go into DermaShine, the area and number of sessions, and whether to combine treatments, and confirm the price items as well.
  3. Treatment performed directly by the director The director performs the treatment according to the plan set at consultation, adjusting intensity and area while observing skin response. For treatments combined on the same day, such as Potenza, an RF microneedling device, the order and interval are set at consultation.
  4. Recovery and follow-up We check the degree of redness, swelling and tenderness after treatment and set the next session. If you bring records of previous treatments, we review the device, volume, date and response and reflect them in the plan.

Four steps your doctor sees to in person

From the diagnostic device to the treatment bed, the doctor you first consult takes care of everything.

  1. A precision skin diagnosis device in a private diagnosis room

    Precision diagnosis

    In a private diagnosis room the whole face is photographed, recording even skin conditions that are hard to see with the eye.

  2. Co-Director Dr. Lee Dong Hun explaining skin analysis results on a screen

    Skin analysis

    The doctor goes through your pore, pigmentation, wrinkle and firmness results with you on screen and explains what comes first.

  3. Co-Director Dr. Lee Jae Min reviewing diagnosis results one-to-one with a visitor

    One-to-one design

    With your skin, the balance of your face, the change you want and your schedule in view, you decide the treatment and its extent together.

  4. Co-Director Dr. Lee Jae Min performing a lifting treatment in person

    Treatment by your doctor

    The doctor who consulted you performs the treatment from start to finish in a private treatment room. No one takes over halfway.

Co-Director Dr. Lee Dong Hun performing a treatment in person

“I take injection pain seriously.”

Co-Director Dr. Lee Dong Hun

Many people hesitate over injection treatments because they hurt. So we went back over everything, from the anesthetic to the products used.

  • Careful numbing, unhurried timingWe allow plenty of time for a special numbing cream to take full effect, and add anesthetic injections for the treatments and areas that need them.
  • Fine needles, finished quicklyInjection treatments use fine needles, and the doctor finishes them personally in a short time, adjusting along the way by watching how you are doing.
  • Even the product formulation countsThe same treatment can feel more or less demanding depending on the product, so we take that into account too.

The anesthetic method and whether it is used are decided after an examination, according to the treatment, the area and your condition. How much it hurts varies from person to person.

Aftercare and side effects

  1. Patient lying on a bed with eyes closed as a practitioner places a compress on her cheek
    Soothing On the day of treatment, do not rub the skin and focus on soothing. Wash your face briefly with a low-irritation method.
  2. Woman applying cream to her cheek in front of a mirror while a man sits facing her
    Moisturizing This is a time when the skin barrier is lowered, so apply your usual moisturizer often, in thin layers. Do not start new active ingredients during this period.
  3. Woman with a wide-brim hat and bag putting sunscreen into her bag while a man waves
    Sun protection If you have outdoor plans, bring sunscreen and reduce midday outings. Skin is sensitive right after treatment.
  4. Gloved male practitioner examining a seated female patient's face in a clinic room
    Follow-up Watch for several days to see whether redness, swelling and tenderness are decreasing. The timing of the next session is set based on this progress.

Starting with common reactions, the clinic's column explains that after laser, energy device or injection treatments, redness, swelling, tenderness when pressed, and bruising appear and usually subside within a few days. Rarely, temporary pigment darkening or lightening, blisters, lumps after injection, burns or scars may occur. There have also been reported cases of lumps or prolonged inflammation after products were applied to skin opened by microneedling, which makes which product is used important.

The signals to contact the clinic without waiting are clear: pain that does not improve and worsens, redness or swelling that does not decrease after several days, and blisters or scabs that spread. The clinic's column also notes that any change different from expectations needs prompt checking.

Frequently asked questions

Why does the cost of 1 DermaShine session differ between clinics?

Because even for the same single session, the product and volume, area and inclusions differ. Some places include anesthesia and aftercare in the treatment fee, while others list only the treatment itself. Whether VAT is included in the displayed price also creates differences. ATTITUDE Clinic discloses items by unit and lists VAT separately (Treatments and Pricing). So comparing numbers alone makes it hard to know whether you are actually getting the same composition.

When do extra charges apply?

Typical cases are adding an area, changing the product, and increasing the number of sessions. The clinic's price guide also separately marks items where adding an area incurs an additional cost (Treatments and Pricing). Adding another treatment on the same day is also calculated as a separate item. Asking first at consultation "how far the basic area extends and what counts as an addition" reduces unexpected amounts.

Does changing the product change the price?

Each product has different units and specifications, so one session is not composed the same way. Even within the same skin booster section, units are listed differently, such as 1cc or 1vial (Treatments and Pricing). Which product suits your skin concern is a matter to judge at consultation, and the price is set along with that decision. If the name is the same but the liquid used differs, the purpose differs too.

How many sessions do I need, and how is the total calculated?

The number of sessions needed depends on skin condition, the product used and recovery speed. The American Academy of Dermatology also advises asking at consultation about the number of treatment sessions needed together with the recovery period (AAD consultation guidance). The total is calculated by multiplying the per-session price by the number of sessions, then adding the intervals and combined treatment items. Getting a session-by-session schedule in table form at consultation makes budgeting easier.

What should I check at the clinic when comparing costs?

First, see whether they break down which items make up the price. Second, check whether VAT is included and whether anesthesia and aftercare are included in the treatment fee. Third, also look at who performs the treatment and what risks were explained at consultation. The American Academy of Dermatology advises that results depend greatly on the practitioner's technique and experience (AAD consultation guidance). Clinics that explain items without hiding them are also easier to compare.

At a glance

Table 2 At a glance
Item Key point
Starting point of the price Product and volume used, and each product's unit
Area Whether full face or adding eyes and mouth
Number of sessions Per-session price multiplied by sessions, with interval setting the schedule
Combined treatments Supplemental area injections and microneedling or laser are separate items
Disclosure principle Published by unit, VAT separate
What to ask at consultation Composition items, included scope, total payment, who performs