How Much Does Acne Scar Treatment Cost? Skin Therapy Program Prices by Tier and Number of Sessions
There's no single number that answers "how much" for acne scar treatment. It depends on what goes in beneath the scars and how many sessions you have. At Datena Clinic, the Skin Therapy Program (Salgyeol Therapy) runs from ₩450,000 to ₩1,200,000 per session, and the per-session price drops when you book a 5- or 10-session package. This post explains how to read that price table and which column makes sense for your scars.
Hello, I'm Dr. Kuk Hyo-sang of Datena Clinic. Cost is the first question that comes up in almost every scar consultation. But what people asking about cost really want to know isn't just "how much?" It's "why does it cost that, and how far do I need to go?" I'll answer in that order.
The price comes down to one thing: what goes in beneath the scar
The Skin Therapy Program has four tiers, but the core work is the same. Subcision cuts the fibrous bands that pull scars down, CureJet pushes medication into the skin without needles, and the UltraPulse Encore CO2 laser resurfaces hardened scar tissue so new skin can come up. All three steps are included in every tier, from Basic to Premium.
What differs is what we fill into the space beneath the released scar.
Basic: PDRN, a regenerative ingredient that supports wound healing.
Standard: Juvelook Volume, which prompts your body to produce its own collagen.
Intensive: Cellredm, which delivers collagen itself, so each session does more and causes less redness. The materials cost more.
Premium: PRP and MCT, combining components drawn from your own blood with exosomes.
Higher tiers cost more not because the procedure is more aggressive, but because the materials used cost more.
October 2026 Price Table
Prices are for the full face, and all amounts exclude 10% VAT.
Tier | 1 session | Core Session (5 sessions) | Master Session (10 sessions) | Extension (3 sessions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic | ₩450,000 | ₩1,800,000 | ₩3,300,000 | ₩1,200,000 |
Standard | ₩700,000 | ₩3,280,000 | ₩5,500,000 | ₩1,950,000 |
Intensive | ₩900,000 | ₩4,000,000 | ₩6,900,000 | ₩2,400,000 |
Premium | ₩1,200,000 | ₩5,500,000 | ₩9,900,000 | ₩3,300,000 |
A 5-session package costs about the same as 4 single sessions, and a 10-session package about the same as 7 to 8. Depressed scars aren't treated in one go, so many people decide on the number of sessions upfront, which is why we offer packages.
If you only want a specific area treated, like the cheeks or temples, we set the price during your consultation based on the location, size and number of scars. Numbing cream and the post-treatment gauze and recovery kit are included in every price.
Which column should you choose?
I use three criteria in consultations.
First, the depth and extent of your scars. If you have many narrow, deep icepick scars, or your whole cheek is uneven, you'll need more sessions. In that case, we choose a tier assuming at least 5 sessions.
Second, how much redness and downtime you can handle. Intensive does more per session with less redness, so it's often the pick for people who meet others a lot for work.
Third, budget. If your budget is fixed, I recommend prioritizing the number of sessions over the tier. Depressed scars improve layer by layer with each session, so getting enough sessions often gives better results than getting fewer sessions at a higher tier.
If you're new to this and not sure, it's fine to try one session first and then decide how many more.
For example, the patient in the photos below had scars spread across the whole face, with especially deep depressions in the center. She had 3 Standard sessions from March to May 2026. The scars at the edges have softened, and the deep depressions in the center look shallower. (Shared with the patient's consent. Results vary by individual.)
What to check when comparing costs
Even when clinics list "scar treatment, ₩XXX,XXX per session," what's included in that one session differs. Is it just one laser? Does it include subcision? Is anything injected beneath the scar, and if so, what? Even a treatment with the same name varies depending on whether it covers the full face or just part of it. When you ask about price, also ask "what's included in that one session?" That's how you can really compare.
All of Datena Clinic's prices are published on our website's price table and treatment cost estimate page. We never quote a different amount during consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VAT charged separately?
Yes. 10% is added to the amounts in the table. For example, ₩450,000 becomes ₩495,000.
Does just one session make a difference?
Yes, you'll see some change after one session. But with depressed scars, the difference becomes noticeable as sessions add up, which is why we recommend 5 sessions as the basic unit. I go into more detail in the post "Depressed Acne Scars: How Many Sessions Until They Improve?"
Can I pay by card, or in installments?
Yes, both card payment and installments are available.
Author: Dr. Kuk Hyo-sang, Datena Clinic. Graduate of Inje University College of Medicine. 3F & 9F Max Building, 108 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, a 5-minute walk from Exit 4 of Jamsil Saenae Station (Line 2). +82-2-6952-6980.
You can find details on our treatments and directions on the Datena Clinic official website.