Lotte Hotel Seoul and getting to the clinic

Lotte Hotel Seoul stands in Sogong-dong in the heart of the city, connected underground to Euljiro 1-ga Station on Line 2 and close to Myeongdong, City Hall and the Lotte Department Store main branch. Many business travellers and longer-stay guests use it as a base, which makes it a natural starting point for a clinic visit.

Obliv Clinic Seoul Origin, Myeongdong Premium Branch, is not inside the hotel or the adjoining department store. We are a short distance east, between Myeongdong and Jongno. From Euljiro 1-ga, ride Line 2 one stop to Euljiro 3-ga and walk about six minutes, or walk the whole way along Eulji-ro in roughly 15 minutes. A taxi from the hotel entrance is also quick outside rush hour.

Our Euljiro guide shows the route in detail, and we can send a map pin on WhatsApp.

Anti-aging starts with the cause, not the device

Facial ageing happens in several layers at once. Repeated muscle movement etches lines on the forehead and around the eyes. Fat pads in the cheeks and temples shrink or descend. The supporting SMAS layer and ligaments loosen, so the jawline softens. Meanwhile the skin itself thins, loses collagen and gathers pigment from years of sun.

Treating only one of these rarely gives a natural result. Our physicians use the Skin Architecture method to read your face layer by layer, then choose a tool for each: neuromodulators for muscle, fillers or collagen stimulators for volume, focused ultrasound or radiofrequency for laxity, and boosters or lasers for skin quality. Mark-Vu imaging and a careful look at you from several angles come before any recommendation.

If you are unsure where to start, our guides to sagging skin and jowls and wrinkles and fine lines explain each layer.

Main options compared

For lines caused by movement, Botox or Xeomin relax the muscle; effects appear within days and last about three to four months. For lifting without surgery, Ultherapy uses micro-focused ultrasound to reach the deep SMAS layer, while Thermage uses monopolar radiofrequency to tighten skin. Both stimulate collagen, so the result builds gradually.

Volume loss can be restored with hyaluronic acid filler, which shows immediately, or with collagen stimulators such as Juvelook, which work over weeks. Skin quality improves with boosters like Rejuran. Many guests choose a combination, which is the idea behind a non-surgical facelift plan.

Who benefits, and when surgery is the better answer

Non-surgical anti-aging works best for early to moderate changes: softening jawline, visible lines, mild hollowing and tired-looking skin. It is a good fit if you want to look rested and refreshed rather than different.

When there is a lot of loose skin on the lower face and neck, energy devices and fillers cannot remove it, and adding volume to compensate can look heavy. In those cases we will tell you honestly that a surgical facelift with a plastic surgeon may give a better result, and explain what non-surgical care can still offer.

Planning around a hotel stay

Most anti-aging treatments fit easily into a stay of a few days. Lifting with HIFU or radiofrequency, Botox and boosters usually let you return to the hotel and go out for dinner the same evening. Fillers are best done early in the trip so that any swelling or bruising settles and, ideally, so we can review the result before you fly.

If you are travelling for business, morning or lunchtime appointments let you continue meetings afterwards. Our article on executive skin refresh for business trips has more ideas for tight schedules.

Costs and what affects them

Anti-aging prices depend on the product and device, the number of units, syringes or shots, the area and the doctor's time. A Thermage or Ultherapy price, for example, depends mainly on the number of shots or lines delivered; Botox on the units used. Comparing these details is more meaningful than comparing headline prices.

You will receive a written, itemised quote before treatment. Korea's VAT refund on cosmetic procedures for foreign visitors ended on 31 December 2025, so current prices are no longer reduced by a refund at the airport. Our prices and payment guide covers payment methods.

Safety, side effects and recovery

Common, temporary effects include mild redness, swelling, tenderness and bruising at injection points. After Botox, avoid lying flat, heavy exercise and massaging the area for a few hours. After HIFU, the jawline may feel tender for days. After filler, sleep with your head slightly raised the first night and avoid saunas and strenuous workouts for a few days.

Tell us about blood thinners, supplements, previous fillers or threads, autoimmune conditions and any pacemaker or metal implants, since these can affect which device or product is safe. Treatments are performed by or under the direct supervision of our physicians, and you leave with written aftercare in English.

• Bring a list of medicines and any previous aesthetic treatment details.
• Plan fillers at least a few days before flying where possible.
• Use sunscreen daily; UV undoes collagen gains over time.
• Message us on WhatsApp with photos if anything worries you after treatment.

Frequently asked questions

Related treatments and guides

Keep reading

• Best Clinic Near Lotte Department Store
• Personalized Anti-Aging Programs
• Tourist-Friendly Lifting Procedures in Seoul
• Beauty Treatments Near Seoul City Hall
• Cosmetic Dermatology Near Euljiro 1-ga Station

Sources

1. Mayo Clinic – Wrinkles: Diagnosis and treatment
2. U.S. FDA – Dermal Fillers (Soft Tissue Fillers)
3. American Academy of Dermatology – How to get the best results from fillers