Before booking a GOURI consultation, the most common question is ultimately "how much does it cost?" But we also hear from people surprised that the amount a friend told them differs from their own quote. This article walks through what items make up GOURI price, what the unit on the price list actually means, and what to confirm in consultation so the total becomes visible.

The bottom line first

GOURI price is not a single fixed rate—it is determined by unit and treatment design. ATTITUDE Clinic's treatments and price guide lists GOURI at KRW 1,400,000 standard and KRW 790,000 discounted per 1 vial, and all amounts are exclusive of VAT. Since 1 vial is a unit counting one bottle of product, the amount needed varies depending on how far across the face and in how many sessions it is placed. Because the plan itself changes with skin condition and previous treatment history, the final amount is determined during examination and consultation. So what you should ask in consultation is not just the amount but the treatment area, number of vials, session plan, and whether VAT is included.

Why does GOURI price not end with one line?

There is a reason treatment prices are shown in units. Even with the same device, whether the face receives 300 or 900 points of application changes the time and preparation required, and for injectable treatments the number of product bottles needed varies with the amount placed. That is why ATTITUDE Clinic's price guide lists lifting by shot count, microwave and 3-wavelength laser lifting by kJ, and filler and skin booster by cc or vial. GOURI likewise sits on a 1 vial unit in the same way.

Gloved finger pointing to clear micro-droplets spread evenly in the mid-layer of a skin cross-section

This principle holds across languages. The ATTITUDE Clinic column states that all prices are disclosed by unit, remain the same whichever language page you view, and are exclusive of VAT (Why do results differ even with the same treatment?). This matters especially to visitors planning a schedule by searching in advance, because if figures differ from page to page, the very basis for comparing quotes becomes unstable.

What does the 'unit' on the price list actually mean?

Table 1 What does the 'unit' on the price list actually mean?
Treatment group Price list basis unit When the unit increases What to check alongside
GOURI and some skin boosters 1 vial (one bottle of product) Amount placed and treatment area increase How far across the face is designed, session plan
Ultrasound and RF lifting Shot count (100, 300, 600 shots, etc.) Points of application increase Face area and skin thickness, energy level
Microwave and laser lifting kJ (total energy) Energy applied increases Area and treatment time, pain management
Hyaluronic acid filler 1 cc plus area add-on Volume filled increases Area-specific add-on cost, product used

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A unit is not a device to inflate numbers but a basis for counting what is done and how much. GOURI's 1 vial means one bottle of product, a lifting shot is one point of energy delivery, kJ is the total energy applied, and cc is the volume filled. So when looking at a quote, it is faster to confirm "what is how many units" before the total.

In short the skeleton of a GOURI quote is how many vials, where on the face, and in how many sessions. The numbers on the price list are per-unit standards, and the total varies with skin condition and treatment design. In consultation, checking the number of vials, session plan, whether VAT is included, and whether other treatments are done the same day makes the amount much clearer.

Why do quotes differ for the same GOURI?

First is the starting skin condition. The ATTITUDE Clinic column explains that skin type such as dry, oily, or sensitive, how thin or thick the skin is, and the regeneration speed of new collagen production differ from person to person (column). This is where the amount and sessions needed diverge even when you describe the same concern.

Second is the plan. The column explains that even with the same analysis results, the combination, order, and intensity must be set differently for each person. Even looking at a single lifting device, the method of energy delivery and the depth reached differ, so which to use first and when to add skin booster varies by person. Whether to set the treatment area across the whole face or narrow it to the area of concern is also decided at this stage, and the number of vials needed follows from there.

Third is the detail of execution. Even with the same plan, results differ depending on which layer and how many points the product is placed into, and how adjustments are made during the procedure while watching skin response. That is why whether the consulting doctor performs the procedure directly is a check item as important as the numbers on the quote.

Fourth is previous treatment history. If you share the devices and shot counts received previously, the products and volumes, and the dates and responses, that record can be reviewed and referenced when setting the next plan.

What should you ask in consultation to see the total?

The first thing to confirm is the treatment area. Whether the whole face is targeted or only a specific area of concern is addressed changes the amount needed. Next is the number of vials. Since the price list discloses the per-vial unit price, knowing just how many bottles are needed gives you the skeleton of the total.

Also ask about the session plan. Whether it ends in one visit or is divided at set intervals changes both the total and the recovery schedule. Whether other treatments are done the same day also affects the amount. The ATTITUDE Clinic column states that what is needed and what is not, and what combination and order to use, are decided together with the director (column).

The product is also something to confirm. The column on exosomes advises that since origin, concentration, and purification method differ by product, it is good to confirm which product is being used (exosome column). In the skin booster category too, asking which product is used in consultation is a natural question. Finally, confirming whether VAT is included or separate, and what is included in the quote versus what is guided separately, can reduce the chance of a gap between expectation and actual payment amount.

The American Academy of Dermatology advises in its filler consultation material to consider together whether this treatment is right for you and whether it is performed safely (AAD filler consultation guide). Checking these two things first before setting the amount is a natural order.

If this sounds like your situation

Woman touching her cheek while looking in a mirror beside a wedding dress

If you have a fixed date such as a wedding or photo shoot

Redness, swelling, and bruising are common after injectable treatments and usually subside within a few days, but recovery speed varies by person (column). If you have an important date, it is better to schedule the treatment earlier and discuss the margin available for recovery in consultation. If the plan is divided into sessions, calculate the gap between the last session and the event as well.

Woman seated next to a suitcase greeting a female medical provider

If you are a visitor on a short stay

A schedule of consultation and treatment right after arrival and checking progress before departure is reasonable. Prices are disclosed at the same unit price whichever language page you view and VAT is separate, so checking the unit price in advance reduces the need to readjust amounts on site. If your flight schedule is tight, coordinate the recovery period in consultation.

Female medical provider examining another woman's cheek

If your skin is sensitive or flushes easily

Even with the same plan, recovery may be slower or redness may linger longer. Telling the clinic in consultation about how much you usually flush and any history of reacting to irritation helps set the intensity and order. The more sensitive the skin, the more likely a plan of dividing sessions rather than doing it all at once is reviewed together.

Medical provider holding a lifting device while consulting with a woman

If you are also considering lifting or other treatments

Whether done at once or divided changes both the total and the recovery process. It is easier to understand the quote if you first decide what is needed and what is not and in what order, then add the unit counts for each.

Please tell us before consultation

  • Recent UV exposure and outdoor activity, dates of important events
  • Medications you are taking and skincare ingredients you are using
  • Devices, products, volumes, dates, and responses of previous treatments
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding status, autoimmune disease, history of reacting to cosmetics or medications
  • Infection at the treatment site, lip herpes, inflammatory acne

How ATTITUDE Clinic proceeds

  1. Woman seated in front of a skin analysis camera with another woman observing
    AI skin analysis record — Skin condition is recorded and organized so the doctor and you look at the same information. The analysis tool only records and organizes information and does not make a medical diagnosis; judgment is made by the director.
  2. Female medical provider consulting a female patient while pointing to a facial diagram
    Director consultation — Concerns, lifestyle habits, and previous treatment experience are added to the analysis record to decide the treatment area, sessions, order, and intensity together. Based on the area and sessions set in consultation, the unit counts and quote are confirmed together.
  3. Woman lying on a treatment bed with a gloved hand holding a tray of syringes
    Director-performed treatment — The director performs the procedure directly according to the designed plan and adjusts while watching skin response during the procedure. This is the flow to ensure the plan set in consultation and the actual treatment do not diverge.
  4. Woman seated while a medical provider explains with a hand near her cheek
    Recovery and care — Progress and care methods after the procedure are guided, and any changes different from expectations are checked.

Three principles accompany this flow. All prices are disclosed by unit and guided at the same price on any language page, what is needed and not needed is decided together based on analysis records and examination, and the director handles everything from consultation to treatment directly (column). In this topic, the devices and products named on the price list are the skin booster category including GOURI and the ultrasound, RF, microwave, and laser lifting group, each shown in units such as shots, kJ, or vial (price guide).

Aftercare and side effects

  1. Woman lying on a treatment bed with a cold pack on her cheek and a nurse standing beside her
    Soothing — On the day of the procedure, do not rub the treated area or leave it in a hot place for long. Redness and swelling are common and usually subside within a few days.
  2. Long-haired woman touching her cheek in front of a mirror with cosmetics and a plant on the table
    Moisturizing — Skin may become dry, so maintain moisturizing. After treatments that open the surface, dryness or thin crusts may form (exosome column).
  3. Woman applying sunscreen to her cheek by a window in soft sunlight
    Sun protection — Pigment changes may rarely occur, so reduce UV exposure.
  4. Gloved medical provider examining a woman's cheek
    Checking progress — If there is a change different from expectations, such as pain that does not improve and gradually worsens, check without waiting.

Side effects, from common to rare, are as follows. After laser, energy devices, and injectable treatments, redness, swelling, tenderness when pressed, and bruising are common. Rarely, temporary darkening or lightening of the skin (pigment change), blisters, lumps after injection, burns, or scars may occur (column). Reactions to the product may include redness, itching, swelling, and irritation, and allergic reactions may occur; rarely, lumps or long-lasting inflammation have been reported (exosome column). Such changes usually subside within a few days, but if they gradually worsen or persist, it is safer to receive care at the clinic where you were treated.

Frequently asked questions

What determines GOURI price?

The per-vial unit price disclosed on the price list is the starting point. To this are added how far across the face the treatment is applied, how many sessions it is divided into, and whether other treatments are done the same day, which together determine the total. Even for the same 1 vial, a wider treatment area increases the number of bottles needed. Skin condition and previous treatment history change the session plan, and that plan in turn changes the total. So in consultation it is good to confirm the treatment area, number of vials, sessions, and VAT basis along with the unit price.

How does the total change if I add sessions?

Since the price list is shown per 1 vial, more sessions means more units and a larger total. However, how many sessions are needed varies with skin condition and goals, so there is no predetermined answer; it is decided during examination and consultation. Bringing previous treatment records is a reference for session design. Whether to do it all at once or divide it is also a matter to decide along with the recovery schedule.

How does the cost structure of GOURI and filler differ?

On the price list, GOURI is shown in the skin booster category per 1 vial, while filler is shown per 1 cc with an area add-on cost. This means that even for injectable treatments, the basis of counting differs. Since the purposes differ, rather than comparing which is cheaper, it is better to first clarify what change you want. The American Academy of Dermatology advises in filler consultation to consider together whether the treatment is right for you and whether it is performed safely (AAD).

How should I schedule treatment during a short stay?

A schedule of consultation and treatment right after arrival and checking progress before departure is reasonable. Redness, swelling, and bruising are common and usually subside within a few days, but recovery speed varies by person, so it is better to leave margin before important events. Prices are disclosed at the same unit price whichever language page you view and VAT is separate, so checking the unit price in advance reduces the need to readjust amounts on site. If your flight schedule is tight, confirm the recovery period in consultation.

What should I look for when choosing a clinic good at GOURI?

First, check whether unit prices are disclosed. If only a total is presented without explanation of what is how many units, it is hard to compare quotes. Next is whether you can confirm which product is used, and whether the consulting doctor performs the procedure directly. How progress is checked after the procedure is also an item to look at. A consultation that considers together whether the treatment is right for you and whether it is performed safely, as in the AAD material, helps your judgment (AAD).

At a glance

Table 2 At a glance
Item Key point
Cost basis GOURI is shown per 1 vial at KRW 1,400,000 standard and KRW 790,000 discounted, VAT exclusive
What divides the total Treatment area, number of vials needed, session plan, treatments done the same day
Why quotes differ Skin type, thickness, and regeneration speed differ, and plans differ by person
What to ask in consultation Treatment area, sessions, VAT, product used, previous treatment history
Recovery Redness, swelling, bruising are common and usually subside within a few days; individual variation exists
Clinic selection criteria Unit price disclosure, product confirmation, same doctor from consultation to treatment

Because cost is determined by skin condition, treatment area, and session plan, the same amount does not apply equally to everyone. Which parts apply to you is confirmed in consultation and examination.