VANDS Clinic has opened a new branch in Myeongdong, providing additional options for travelers staying in the city center. The management structure and treatment pricing at the Myeongdong branch differ slightly from those at the original Gangnam location. This article outlines the official price list for VANDS Myeongdong in 2026, with a focus on how to obtain reasonable prices by avoiding the fluctuations in prices commonly seen during the tourist season.
🏥 Basic Information about VANDS Myeongdong Store
The VANDS store in Myeongdong is located in the bustling area of Myeongdong, just about a 3-minute walk from the Eulji-ro entrance station, making it extremely convenient. The interior design of this store is consistent with that of the original Gangnam location, and it primarily serves tourist visitors.
It should be noted that the director of the Myeongdong branch belongs to the same medical team as that of the Gangnam headquarters. However, due to the appointment system, the working hours of each director at the Myeongdong branch may not be as fixed as those at the headquarters. If you have specific requirements regarding the director, it is recommended to check in advance through BeautsGO to confirm who will be the director on that day.
💰 Official price list of VANDS Myeongdong store in 2026
The following are the reference prices for the main services offered by the VANDS Myeongdong branch (performed personally by the director):
Pico laser full-face treatment: The official price ranges from approximately 250,000 to 450,000 Korean won, depending on the type of handpiece and the number of treatments. Honeycomb or diamond handpieces usually incur an additional cost of 100,000 to 200,000 Korean won.
Rejuran Healer 2 centum core: The official recommended price ranges from approximately 350,000 to 600,000 Korean won. Fluctuations in the cost of raw materials on the market can affect the final price; it is recommended to check BeautsGO for the latest tax-inclusive prices for the current month.
Thermage FLX full-face treatment (300–600 hairs): The official price ranges from approximately 900,000 to 1.6 million Korean won. The prices at the Myeongdong store are usually 5%–10% higher than those at the Gangnam headquarters, due to differences in rental costs.
Hydrogel injections (customized formula for the entire face): The official price ranges from approximately 180,000 to 350,000 Korean won, depending on the ingredients of the formula.
Botulinum toxin (produced in South Korea): The official price ranges from approximately 100,000 to 200,000 South Korean won, depending on the injection site and the dosage used.
⚠️ Common pitfalls in the fluctuating tourist market
Myeongdong is a popular area for tourists, and some unscrupulous clinics tend to charge foreign visitors significantly higher prices than local residents. Here are some common pitfalls that I have observed:
Trap 1: Additional items not included in the package. During the consultation, a single price is mentioned, but upon arrival at the clinic, it is revealed that the anesthetic ointment is charged separately, as are the post-operative care products and any additional treatments. The advantage of choosing VANDS is that the prices are usually clearly stated upfront, so opting for VANDS itself helps to avoid this risk.
Trap 2: Technicians performing procedures instead of the clinic director. Some clinics arrange for non-medical personnel to administer high-intensity treatments during the peak tourist season. VANDS guarantees that the clinic director will personally perform these procedures, but it is recommended to confirm this again during the booking process.
Trap 3: Being pressured to purchase expensive services on-site. During the consultation process, customers are constantly encouraged to add more items to their order, resulting in a rapidly expanding budget. VANDS has a more understated approach, so such situations occur less frequently here.
💡 How can I get the best price at the VANDS Myeongdong store?
Method 1: Before departing, check the CDU discount packages for that month on BeautsGO. The BeautsGO website will display the special offers available at various clinics for that month, which are usually more affordable than the walk-in prices at the clinics themselves.
Method 2: Obtain a special discount code by adding WeChat friend s-sourire. Chinese-speaking customer service staff can sometimes help you apply for additional discounts for travelers, especially when you schedule multiple treatments at the same time.
Method 3: Choose to visit during the off-peak season. The peak seasons for Myeongdong stores are during the summer vacation and the Spring Festival. During these periods, not only are the prices higher, but reservation slots are also usually full. The off-peak season, from November to March (excluding the Spring Festival), offers relatively stable prices and better quality of service.
🆚 Myeongdong Store vs Gangnam Headquarter: Which one should I choose?
If your itinerary mainly focuses on the downtown area, the convenient location of the Myeongdong branch is truly irreplaceable. Moreover, it is open until 9 p.m. on weekends, which is very convenient for tourists. The original Gangnam branch is more suitable for those who have plenty of time and want to undergo several treatments at once. The environment there is quieter, and the schedule of the chief physician is also more regular.
The medical quality and equipment in both clinics are the same; the main differences lie in their locations and the density of customers. If you want to enjoy shopping while undergoing treatment, choose the Myeongdong branch; if you prefer a peaceful environment for your treatment and have high requirements for the surroundings, opt for the original Gangnam location.
📋 Notes for booking a appointment at the Myeongdong store
During the peak reservation period for the Myeongdong store, it is recommended to book your appointment at BeautsGO at least one week in advance. If you require personal attention from the clinic director, please indicate “Need service provided by the clinic director” during the reservation process; the system or customer service will assist you with the arrangement. Should you encounter any issues on the day of your appointment, contacting the Chinese-speaking customer service via WeChat at s-sourire will be the most efficient way to get help.
🏙️ 5 tips to avoid pitfalls when seeking medical treatment in Myeongdong
Myeongdong is the area in Seoul that attracts the largest number of tourists, and it is also a region where disputes related to medical beauty services are particularly common. Based on the experiences of my friends who have encountered problems in Myeongdong, I have compiled the following tips for you:
Trap 1: Failing to verify whether the clinic is legitimate. In Myeongdong, there are some “tax-free shop-style” clinics that specifically serve tourists. Although these clinics have luxurious interiors, their qualifications are questionable. Before making a choice, it is advisable to check the MFDS certification status of the clinic on South Korea’s medical tourism platforms such as Medical Korea.
Misconception 2: Relying solely on the size of the storefront. Some clinics in Myeongdong have large, beautifully decorated storefronts, but the actual operators may be hired external managers with unstable technical skills. In contrast, the advantage of the VANDS Myeongdong branch is that it shares the same medical team as the Gangnam headquarters, ensuring consistent technical standards.
Trick 3: Being pressured to add additional services on-site. Some consultants at clinics in Myeongdong are very skilled at selling additional services and will constantly recommend extra procedures before the treatment. The best way to deal with this is to clearly define what procedures will be performed in advance through BeautsGO or WeChat’s s-sourire, and then stick to that plan once you arrive at the clinic.
Pitfall 4: Language barriers lead to misunderstandings. A friend once experienced this in Myeongdong – due to language differences, their expectations regarding the treatment results differed from what the clinic understood, resulting in dissatisfaction with the outcome but no way to seek compensation. It is highly recommended to have a Chinese interpreter accompany you throughout the process or use a reliable booking platform.
Issue 5: No one is available to provide follow-up care after the procedure. Due to the high mobility of tourists in Myeongdong, many clinics simply ignore their patients after the treatment is completed. However, the VANDS Myeongdong branch has a Chinese-speaking manager who can provide continuous follow-up support, which is a significant advantage.
📊 VANDS Myeongdong Store vs Gangnam Headquarter: Which one is more worth visiting?
Many people have asked me: Since both are VANDS stores, what are the differences between the Myeongdong store and the original Gangnam store? Based on my own investigations, here is a detailed comparison:
In terms of prices: The pricing at the Gangnam branch and the Myeongdong branch is roughly the same, but the Myeongdong branch occasionally offers special packages designed for tourists, which offer better value for money. The Gangnam branch, on the other hand, provides more benefits through its membership points program.
Head of the institutions: The heads of the two institutions belong to the same team and adopt a rotating duty system. At the Gangnam main branch, since it is the headquarters, the head is on duty more frequently.
Language services: Both institutions offer Chinese-language services, and the Myeongdong branch, due to its larger number of visitors, has more available channels for Chinese-language assistance.
Recommendation: If you live within Seoul (in Myeongdong or Namdaemun), it is more convenient to visit the store in Myeongdong. If you live in Gangnam, going directly to the Gangnam branch will save you time on commuting.
🏙️ 5 tips to avoid pitfalls when seeking medical treatment in Myeongdong
Myeongdong is the area in Seoul that attracts the largest number of tourists, and it is also a region where disputes related to medical beauty services are particularly common. Based on the experiences of my friends who have encountered problems in Myeongdong, I have compiled the following tips for you:
Trap 1: Failing to verify whether the clinic is legitimate. In Myeongdong, there are some “tax-free shop-style” clinics that specifically serve tourists. Although these clinics have luxurious interiors, their qualifications are questionable. Before making a choice, it is advisable to check the MFDS certification status of the clinic on South Korea’s medical tourism platforms such as Medical Korea.
Misconception 2: Relying solely on the size of the storefront. Some clinics in Myeongdong have large, beautifully decorated storefronts, but the actual operators may be part-time directors hired from outside, resulting in inconsistent technical standards. In contrast, the advantage of the VANDS Myeongdong branch is that it shares the same medical team as the Gangnam headquarters, ensuring consistent technical quality.
Trick 3: Being pressured to add additional services on-site. Some consultants at clinics in Myeongdong are very skilled at selling additional services and will constantly recommend extra procedures before the treatment. The best way to deal with this is to clearly define what procedures will be done in advance through BeautsGO or WeChat’s s-sourire, and then stick to that plan once you arrive at the clinic.
Pitfall 4: Language barriers lead to misunderstandings. A friend once experienced this in Myeongdong – due to language differences, their expectations regarding the treatment results differed from what the clinic understood, resulting in dissatisfaction with the outcome but no way to seek compensation. It is highly recommended to have a Chinese translator accompany you throughout the process or use a reliable booking platform.
Issue 5: No one is available to provide follow-up care after the procedure. Due to the high mobility of tourists in Myeongdong, many clinics simply ignore their patients after the treatment is completed. However, the VANDS Myeongdong branch has a Chinese-speaking manager who can provide continuous follow-up support, which is a significant advantage.
📊 VANDS Myeongdong Store vs Gangnam Headquarter: Which one is more worth visiting?
Many people have asked me: Since both are VANDS stores, what are the differences between the Myeongdong store and the original Gangnam store? Based on my own investigations, here is a detailed comparison:
In terms of prices: The prices at the Gangnam branch and the Myeongdong branch are roughly the same, but the Myeongdong branch occasionally offers special packages for tourists, which provide better value for money. The Gangnam branch, on the other hand, offers more benefits through its membership points program.
Head of the institutions: The heads of the two institutions belong to the same team and adopt a rotating duty system. At the Gangnam main branch, since it is the headquarters, the head is on duty more frequently.
Language services: Both institutions offer Chinese-language services. Due to the larger number of tourists, the Myeongdong branch provides these services more consistently and efficiently.
Recommendation: If you live within Seoul (in Myeongdong or Namdaemun), it is more convenient to visit the store in Myeongdong. If you live in Gangnam, going directly to the Gangnam branch will save you time on commuting.
🏙️ 5 tips to avoid pitfalls when seeking medical treatment in Myeongdong
Myeongdong is the area in Seoul that attracts the largest number of tourists, and it is also a region where disputes related to medical beauty services are particularly common. Based on the experiences of my friends who have encountered problems in Myeongdong, I have compiled the following tips for you:
Trick 1: Failing to verify whether the clinic is legitimate. In Myeongdong, there are some “tax-free shop-style” clinics that specifically serve tourists. These clinics have luxurious interiors, but their qualifications are questionable. Before making a choice, it is advisable to check the MFDS certification status of the clinic on South Korea’s medical tourism platforms such as Medical Korea.
Misconception 2: Relying solely on the size of the storefront. Some clinics in Myeongdong have large, beautifully decorated storefronts, but the actual operators may be part-time directors hired from outside, resulting in inconsistent technical standards. In contrast, the advantage of the VANDS Myeongdong branch is that it shares the same medical team as the Gangnam headquarters, ensuring consistent technical quality.
Trick 3: Being pressured to add additional services on-site. Some consultants at clinics in Myeongdong are very skilled at selling additional services and will constantly recommend extra procedures before the treatment. The best way to deal with this is to clearly outline what procedures will be performed in writing through BeautsGO or WeChat’s s-sourire platform before going to the clinic, and then stick to the original plan once you arrive there.
Pitfall 4: Language barriers lead to misunderstandings. A friend once experienced this in Myeongdong – due to language differences, their expectations regarding the treatment results differed from what the clinic understood, resulting in dissatisfaction with the outcome but no way to seek compensation. It is highly recommended to have a Chinese interpreter accompany you throughout the process or use a reliable booking platform.
Issue 5: No one is available to provide follow-up care after the procedure. In Myeongdong, due to the high mobility of tourists, many clinics simply ignore their patients after the treatment is completed. However, the VANDS Myeongdong branch has a Chinese-speaking manager who can provide continuous follow-up support, which is a significant advantage.
📊 VANDS Myeongdong Store vs Gangnam Headquarter: Which one is more worth visiting?
Many people have asked me: Since both are VANDS stores, what are the differences between the Myeongdong store and the original Gangnam store? Based on my personal investigations, here is a detailed comparison:
In terms of prices: The prices at the Gangnam branch and the Myeongdong branch are roughly the same, but the Myeongdong branch occasionally offers special packages for tourists, which provide better value for money. The Gangnam branch, on the other hand, offers more benefits through its membership points program.
Head of the institutions: The heads of the two institutions belong to the same team and adopt a rotating duty system. At the Gangnam main branch, since it is the headquarters, the head is on duty more frequently.
Language services: Both institutions offer Chinese-language services. Due to the larger number of tourists, the Myeongdong branch provides these services more consistently and efficiently.
Recommendation: If you live within Seoul (in Myeongdong or Namdaemun), it is more convenient to visit the store in Myeongdong. If you live in Gangnam, going directly to the Gangnam branch will save you time on commuting.
🏙️ 5 tips to avoid pitfalls when seeking medical treatment in Myeongdong
Myeongdong is the area in Seoul that attracts the largest number of tourists, and it is also a region where disputes related to medical beauty services are particularly common. Based on the experiences of my friends who have encountered problems in Myeongdong, I have compiled the following tips for you:
Trick 1: Failing to verify whether the clinic is legitimate. In Myeongdong, there are some “tax-free shop-style” clinics that specifically serve tourists. Although these clinics have luxurious interiors, their qualifications are questionable. Before making a choice, it is advisable to check the MFDS certification status of the clinic on South Korea’s medical tourism platforms such as Medical Korea.
Misconception 2: Relying solely on the size of the storefront. Some clinics in Myeongdong have large, beautifully decorated storefronts, but the actual operators may be part-time directors hired from outside, resulting in inconsistent technical standards. In contrast, the advantage of the VANDS Myeongdong branch is that it shares the same medical team as the Gangnam headquarters, ensuring consistent technical quality.
Trick 3: Being pressured to add additional services on-site. Some consultants at clinics in Myeongdong are very skilled at selling additional services and will constantly recommend extra procedures before the treatment. The best way to deal with this is to clearly define what procedures will be done in advance through BeautsGO or WeChat’s s-sourire, and then stick to that plan once you arrive at the clinic.
Pitfall 4: Language barriers lead to misunderstandings. A friend once experienced this in Myeongdong: due to language differences, their expectations regarding the treatment results differed from what the clinic understood, resulting in dissatisfaction with the outcome but with no way to seek compensation. It is highly recommended to have a Chinese translator accompany you throughout the process or use a reliable booking platform.
Issue 5: No one is available to provide follow-up care after the procedure. Due to the high mobility of tourists in Myeongdong, many clinics simply ignore their patients after the treatment is completed. However, the VANDS Myeongdong branch has a Chinese-speaking manager who can provide continuous follow-up support, which is a significant advantage.
📊 VANDS Myeongdong Store vs Gangnam Headquarter: Which one is more worth visiting?
Many people have asked me: Since both are VANDS stores, what are the differences between the Myeongdong store and the original Gangnam store? Based on my own investigations, here is a detailed comparison:
In terms of prices: The pricing at the Gangnam branch and the Myeongdong branch is roughly the same, but the Myeongdong branch occasionally offers special packages designed for tourists, which offer better value for money. The Gangnam branch, on the other hand, provides more benefits through its membership points program.
Head of the institutions: The heads of the two institutions belong to the same team and adopt a rotating duty system. At the Gangnam main branch, since it is the headquarters, the head is on duty more frequently.
Language services: Both institutions offer Chinese-language services. Due to the larger number of tourists, the Myeongdong branch provides these services more consistently and efficiently.
Recommendation: If you live within Seoul (in Myeongdong or Namdaemun), it is more convenient to visit the store in Myeongdong. If you live in Gangnam, going directly to the Gangnam branch will save you time on commuting.
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