Korean term: 팔자주름
What are nasolabial folds
Cleveland Clinic defines nasolabial folds as creases extending from both sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth. Only you can decide whether to treat them, and it advises consulting a dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon if you do. They differ from marionette lines, which run from the mouth corners to the chin.
Common causes
- Ageing. Cleveland Clinic says the cheekbones flatten, gravity pulls on loose skin, and collagen and elastin decline.
- Bone loss. StatPearls says bone loss in the upper jaw deepens the folds.
- Smoking and sun. Cleveland Clinic says smoking destroys collagen and elastin, and sun rays break them down.
- Weight changes. Cleveland Clinic says weight loss can leave looser skin and weight gain can enlarge the cheeks.
Treatments clinics in Korea list for nasolabial folds
Each card shows what the treatment is, its downtime as described in the sources, and the lowest regular price a clinic in this directory publishes for it.
Filler
Injectable gel, most often hyaluronic acid (HA), used to smooth wrinkles and restore volume.
Downtime (per the sources): Swelling and bruising soon after injection; many settle within days to weeks
From ₩29,000 (≈ US$22)Art of Shine Skin Clinic · Body Filler 1cc · VAT excluded
19 clinics in this directory list a regular price
All prices and clinicsBotox
Botulinum toxin type A, injected into a muscle to relax it for a few months.
Downtime (per the sources): Effect starts in 1 to 2 days and builds over about a week; labels list side effects such as eyelid drooping
From ₩10,000 (≈ US$8)JRYN Skin Clinic Seomyeon · Wrinkle Botox, Korean toxin (Newlux), 1 session · VAT excluded
20 clinics in this directory list a regular price
All prices and clinicsJuvelook
Injectable PDLLA (poly-D,L-lactic acid) microparticles mixed with hyaluronic acid that stimulate the skin's own collagen.
Downtime (per the sources): Bruising and swelling; firm nodules (granulomas) are the main reported concern
From ₩20,000 (≈ US$15)Beauty Park Skin Clinic Beomeo · Juvelook for a single scar · 0.2 cc · VAT excluded
15 clinics in this directory list a regular price
All prices and clinicsFace lift
Surgery that lifts the skin of the face, tightens deeper tissue layers and removes extra skin.
Downtime (per the sources): Stitches out after a few days to about a week; follow-up visits for about two months; no sun on the incisions for three weeks
From ₩1,980,000 (≈ US$1,490)Newline Plastic Surgery · Double Chin Muscle Tightening · VAT not stated
3 clinics in this directory list a regular price
All prices and clinicsWhat the sources say about results and limits
- Filler. The FDA says absorbable fillers are approved for moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds such as nasolabial folds (adults 22 and older). A meta-analysis of 51 studies with 4,097 patients described improvement as sustainable for up to one year, strongest in the first months and gradually declining. The most common complications were tenderness, lumpiness, swelling and bruising, and pooled estimates put infection and vascular events at about 1% each. The authors rated study quality as low. The FDA names unintended injection into a blood vessel as the most concerning risk.
- Botulinum toxin. Cleveland Clinic says Botox injections can reduce the appearance of nasolabial folds for a few months. As of October 2026, the US BOTOX Cosmetic label lists frown lines, crow's feet, forehead lines and platysma bands, not this area.
- Juvelook. A Korean business-news report (October 2025) describes the Volume line, also sold as Lenisna, as aimed at hollows and nasolabial folds. Studies of its results here are not confirmed in our sources. A 2024 review calls granulomas, firm red nodules at the injection site, a primary concern with this type of injection.
- Face-lift. Cleveland Clinic says a cheek lift or face-lift can reposition skin and underlying tissue. StatPearls says jowls can often be treated by lifting the SMAS (a deeper layer under the skin) alone, but when midface features such as nasolabial folds need rejuvenation, a deep-plane or composite technique may be more appropriate.
Published prices
The table shows, for each clinic that lists a regular price, its lowest regular price for each treatment above; items, amounts and VAT basis differ between clinics.
| Clinic | Filler | Botox | Juvelook | Face lift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art of Shine Skin Clinic | ₩29,000 (≈ US$22) VAT excluded · Body Filler 1cc | ₩40,000 (≈ US$30) VAT excluded · Jaw Botox 50 units, Korean toxin | — | — |
| Beauty Park Skin Clinic Beomeo | ₩90,000 (≈ US$68) VAT excluded · Filler · 아띠에르 (Korean brand) · 1 cc | ₩20,000 (≈ US$15) VAT excluded · Wrinkle Botox · 1 area · Korean toxin | ₩20,000 (≈ US$15) VAT excluded · Juvelook for a single scar · 0.2 cc | — |
| Bellis Skin Clinic | ₩176,000 (≈ US$133) VAT included · Shoulder filler 1 cc (Korean brand, add-on) | ₩55,000 (≈ US$42) VAT included · Wrinkle Botox 1 area (Coretox) | ₩550,000 (≈ US$415) VAT included · Juvelook i 1 vial | — |
| DAMI Skin Clinic | ₩200,000 (≈ US$151) VAT excluded · Korean filler (Byrizn, Rejuviel, YVOIRE) 1 cc | ₩50,000 (≈ US$38) VAT excluded · Wrinkle Botox (forehead, frown lines or crow's feet), Botulax — per area | ₩350,000 (≈ US$264) VAT excluded · Juvelook Skin 2 cc, 1 session | — |
| DayBeau Skin Clinic Myeongdong Premium | ₩100,000 (≈ US$76) VAT excluded · Filler dissolving injection, high-purity liquid hyaluronidase 1cc | ₩30,000 (≈ US$23) VAT excluded · Wrinkle Botox, 1 area (Korean toxin) | ₩200,000 (≈ US$151) VAT excluded · Juvelook Eye 1cc | — |
| EU:GENES Skin Clinic | — | — | ₩120,000 (≈ US$91) VAT excluded · Juvelook Skin 1 cc | — |
| JRYN Skin Clinic Nampo | ₩39,000 (≈ US$29) VAT excluded · Chin filler 1 cc (Atiere) | ₩20,000 (≈ US$15) VAT excluded · Glabella (frown-line) Botox, Korean high-purity toxin | — | — |
| JRYN Skin Clinic Seomyeon | ₩39,000 (≈ US$29) VAT excluded · Chin filler 1 cc (Attierre) | ₩10,000 (≈ US$8) VAT excluded · Wrinkle Botox, Korean toxin (Newlux), 1 session | — | — |
| Kleam Skin Clinic Myeongdong | ₩70,000 (≈ US$53) VAT excluded · Body Filler Korean 1cc (when 200cc or more) | ₩40,000 (≈ US$30) VAT excluded · Wrinkle Botox (Korean/Excl. Forehead) 1 area | ₩150,000 (≈ US$113) VAT excluded · Juvelook Booster/Volume 1cc | — |
| Louave Skin Clinic | ₩150,000 (≈ US$113) VAT included · Filler (starting price, fee notice) | ₩50,000 (≈ US$38) VAT included · Botox (starting price, fee notice) | — | — |
| Marble Plastic Surgery | — | ₩200,000 (≈ US$151) VAT excluded · Botox, eye area (fee notice starting price) | — | ₩8,000,000 (≈ US$6,040) VAT excluded · Facelift (fee notice starting price) |
| MIN Skin Clinic | ₩290,000 (≈ US$219) VAT excluded · Mouth Corner Filler | ₩50,000 (≈ US$38) VAT excluded · Glabella or Nostril Botox — Domestic toxin | ₩100,000 (≈ US$76) VAT excluded · Juvelook Skin 1cc | — |
| Newline Plastic Surgery | ₩90,000 (≈ US$68) VAT excluded · Lip corner filler, S type | ₩24,000 (≈ US$18) VAT excluded · Wrinkle Botox (forehead, frown lines or crow's feet), Liztox, 12U 12 units | ₩320,000 (≈ US$242) VAT excluded · Juvelook Booster, 4cc | ₩1,980,000 (≈ US$1,490) VAT not stated · Double Chin Muscle Tightening |
| NewRizz Skin Clinic | ₩139,000 (≈ US$105) VAT excluded · Neuramis (Korean filler) 1 cc | ₩10,000 (≈ US$8) VAT excluded · Korean standard toxin "뉴럭스": wrinkle Botox, one area 1 area | ₩350,000 (≈ US$264) VAT excluded · Juvelook Skin 3 cc, 1 session | — |
| Oaro Skin Clinic Cheongdam | ₩320,000 (≈ US$242) VAT not stated · Filler (fee notice range) | ₩100,000 (≈ US$76) VAT not stated · Botulinum toxin (fee notice range) | ₩300,000 (≈ US$227) VAT not stated · Juvelook Volume (fee notice range) | — |
| Obliv Seoul Origin Skin Clinic | ₩242,000 (≈ US$183) VAT not stated · HA filler · Korean product | ₩88,000 (≈ US$66) VAT not stated · Botox · Korean toxin | ₩132,000 (≈ US$100) VAT not stated · Juvelook Skin | — |
| The Walts Clinic | ₩200,000 (≈ US$151) VAT excluded · Volume filler, Korean (Chaeum Premium / EPTQ) 1 cc | ₩35,000 (≈ US$26) VAT excluded · Neulux Botox, wrinkles, 1 area | ₩100,000 (≈ US$76) VAT excluded · Skin Juvelook 1 cc | — |
| Val:U Skin Clinic Myeongdong | ₩70,000 (≈ US$53) VAT excluded · Filler dissolving (hyaluronidase) · filler done at this clinic · 1 cc | ₩25,000 (≈ US$19) VAT excluded · Wrinkle Botox · 1 area · Newlux (Korean) | ₩250,000 (≈ US$189) VAT excluded · Juvelook Skin · 2 cc | — |
| Will Be Plastic Surgery | — | — | — | ₩8,000,000 (≈ US$6,040) VAT not stated · Mini facelift |
| YAAN Skin Clinic | ₩290,000 (≈ US$219) VAT excluded · Korean filler · 1 cc | ₩100,000 (≈ US$76) VAT not stated · Wrinkle Botox — Xeomin | ₩290,000 (≈ US$219) VAT not stated · Juvelook Volume · 1 area | — |
| Youngjong Central Skin Clinic | ₩250,000 (≈ US$189) VAT excluded · Filler · Korean brand · 1 cc (forehead, front cheeks, chin, nasolabial folds, side cheeks) | ₩87,500 (≈ US$66) VAT excluded · Liztox Botox · forehead, crow's feet, frown lines or nose · per area 1 area | ₩330,000 (≈ US$249) VAT excluded · Scar Juvelook · 1 cc | — |
| YUNO Plastic Surgery | ₩150,000 (≈ US$113) VAT not stated · Filler (starting price) | ₩50,000 (≈ US$38) VAT not stated · Botox (starting price) | — | — |
Lowest regular price each clinic lists, with its own item and VAT basis.
Questions to ask the clinic
- Are my folds mainly lost volume, loose skin or both, and which treatment follows from that?
- Which product will you use, and how many syringes does the quote cover?
- How long should the result last, and when would I repeat it?
- What are the signs of a blocked blood vessel, and whom do I contact if I notice a problem after I leave Korea?
- Does the written quote include VAT and a touch-up visit?
FAQ
What causes nasolabial folds?
Cleveland Clinic names ageing (flattening cheekbones, gravity on loose skin, less collagen and elastin), smoking, sun exposure and weight changes. StatPearls adds bone loss in the upper jaw. The sources do not rank them, so the doctor examines your face to see which apply.
How long does filler last in the nasolabial folds?
Cleveland Clinic says six months to a year. A meta-analysis described improvement as sustainable for up to one year, strongest in the first months. The FDA says the duration depends on the filler material and the area injected, so ask what to expect from the product the clinic will use.
Can Botox treat nasolabial folds?
Cleveland Clinic says Botox injections can reduce their appearance for a few months. The US BOTOX Cosmetic label, as of October 2026, lists other areas, such as frown lines and crow's feet. The doctor decides after an examination whether it suits you.
Can a face-lift remove nasolabial folds?
Cleveland Clinic lists a cheek lift or face-lift as an option. StatPearls says that when nasolabial folds need rejuvenation, a deep-plane or composite technique may be more appropriate than SMAS lifting alone. The surgeon decides which technique to use after an examination.
Sources
- Cleveland Clinic: Nasolabial folds (smile lines)
- StatPearls: Cervicofacial rhytidectomy
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Dermal fillers (soft tissue fillers)
- Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (PMC): Tissue fillers for the nasolabial fold area, a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials (2021)
- DailyMed, U.S. National Library of Medicine: BOTOX Cosmetic label (Allergan/AbbVie)
- [딜사이트 (Dealsite): [스킨부스터 열전] 바임 '쥬베룩', 리쥬란과 유럽서 각축전 (2025-10-22)](https://dealsite.co.kr/articles/149800)
- Polymers (PMC): Poly-d,l-lactic acid (PDLLA) application in dermatology, a literature review (2024)