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Fractional CO2 laser in Seoul: UltraPulse Alpha with the dermatologist who teaches it
Fractional CO2 laser treatment in Seoul is available at The Heal Dermatology Clinic Dongdaemun on the Lumenis UltraPulse Alpha, the US FDA-cleared fractional CO2 platform with DeepFX and SCAAR FX modes reaching up to 4 mm. It is performed by Dr. Byoungyong Koh, a board-certified dermatologist on the Lumenis UltraPulse Advisory Board who developed the brush scar sculpting technique and teaches the device to other dermatologists. Used for acne scars, surgical and traumatic scars, stretch marks and resurfacing; scar treatment ₩1,800,000 per business-card-sized area (mild protocol from ₩800,000) before VAT, with English consultation and a published price list.
- Written and reviewed by Dr. Byoungyong Koh, board-certified dermatologist, Medical Director, The Heal Dermatology Clinic Dongdaemun, Seoul
- Prices: October 2026 list, KRW, before 10% VAT
- Last reviewed: 17 October 2026
Dr. Byoungyong Koh with the UltraPulse Alpha at Lumenis' Fir1 · Credentials
Who treats you, and what qualifies them
- Lumenis UltraPulse Advisory Board · ULTRApulse Alpha Expert · First Select VisionaryThese are three separate appointments conferred by the manufacturer, among them an award presented personally by the CEO of Lumenis in 2025.
- Developed the brush scar sculpting techniqueRather than ablating the surface evenly, this scanning pattern sculpts the edges of the scar itself; it was presented at the SCAAR FREE symposium and is taught to other dermatologists.
- Board-certified dermatologist performs every passThe settings, depth, and density of every pass are chosen and delivered by the dermatologist personally, rather than by a technician.
- Also UltraClear and Azure CO2The cold-fibre 2910 nm UltraClear is used for texture work with a shorter recovery, while a separate ultrapulse CO2 handles moles, warts, and pinhole scar techniques, so the CO2 tool is matched to each individual lesion.
2 · How it is done here
Selection criteria and method
What fractional CO2 treats
Acne scars (with subcision), surgical and traumatic scars, stretch marks, deep wrinkles, and resurfacing of sun-damaged skin.
DeepFX and SCAAR FX
DeepFX for fractional columns in scars and wrinkles; SCAAR FX for deep, thick scars with energy reaching up to 4 mm.
Brush scar sculpting
Dr. Koh's technique: brushing the scanner across the scar shoulder to blend edges, which is where most visible improvement in atrophic scars comes from.
Downtime and timing
Redness and crusting for five to seven days; sun protection for a month. Plan it early in a trip to Seoul, or on the last days if you can keep out of the sun.
Price
UltraPulse Alpha ₩1,800,000 per business-card-sized area, ₩1,600,000 per area from five areas, mild protocol ₩800,000 per area; before 10% VAT.
3 · Clinical photos
Cases from the clinic
Each photograph was taken in the clinic under matched lighting and the same camera angle, with patient consent and the eyes pixelated for privacy. Outcomes vary from one individual to another.
4 · Price
What it costs
| Item | Price (KRW, before 10% VAT) |
|---|---|
| UltraPulse Alpha scar treatment, per business-card area | ₩1,800,000 |
| From 5 areas, per area | ₩1,600,000 |
| Mild protocol, per area (from 2 areas) | ₩800,000 |
| Combination acne scar repair, 1 session, both cheeks | ₩1,100,000 |
Full price list → Overseas cards accepted. No tax refund for foreign patients.
5 · Location & booking
Cheongnyangni Station, Exit 6
2F Hillstate Cheongnyangni The First, Seoul. 20 minutes from Seoul Station and Myeongdong, 45 minutes from Incheon Airport by AREX + Line 1. Book by WhatsApp in English; consultation, scan and most treatments on the same day.
Hours: Mon, Thu, Fri 10:00–20:00 · Tue, Wed 10:00–19:00 · Sat 10:00–16:00 · Closed Sun & holidays
Questions
Frequently asked
Is fractional CO2 safe for Asian skin?
Yes when settings are chosen for Fitzpatrick III–IV skin, which is the dermatologist's daily work here; post-inflammatory pigmentation is minimised with density control, cooling and sun protection.
How long is the downtime?
Five to seven days of redness and fine crusting for a full-face DeepFX treatment; scar-only treatments heal faster. Make-up from about day five.
How many sessions?
Scars: three to five, six to eight weeks apart. Resurfacing: one to two. Results continue to improve for three to six months.
Can I combine it with subcision or injections?
Yes, and for acne scars it is the standard approach here: subcision for tethered scars, then fractional CO2, with collagen injections where volume is missing.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Byoungyong Koh, board-certified dermatologist, Medical Director, The Heal Dermatology Clinic Dongdaemun
The information on this page is general and is not medical advice. It does not replace consultation with a dermatologist. Every procedure carries risk, suitability differs between individuals and an outcome cannot be guaranteed. Prices are list prices in Korean won, exclude VAT where it applies, and are confirmed at consultation.
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Read the treatments mentioned
UltraPulse Alpha
The most powerful fractional CO2 platform, in the hands of a Lumenis UltraPulse Alpha consulting physician, for scars other lasers could not change.
Cheeks only ₩800,000Read more
Surgical & Wound Scars
Post-surgical and wound scars treated with CO2 laser, laser subcision, pinhole and shouldering, and V-Beam for colour.
Scar subcision ₩400,000Read more
Combination Acne Scar Treatment
Subcision, CROSS, collagen injection and matched lasers combined by scar shape, with Dr. Koh's subcision method shown on video.
Scar combo ₩1,890,000Read more.png)
UltraClear
Cold fibre laser resurfacing at 2910 nm, with less heat, less pain and faster recovery than conventional CO2.
Cheeks only ₩800,000Read moreSend us your skin concern and your dates
Consultation is with a board-certified dermatologist. Message us on WhatsApp or KakaoTalk in English with what you want to change and how long you will be in Seoul; an interpreter is arranged when needed.