K-ClinicADO Clinic Seoul Director Surcharge: +20% Plus 10% VAT
ADO Clinic in Seoul lists its prices before tax, with 10% VAT added at checkout, and choosing the head director adds 20% on top. Shurink, Oligio X and skin-cleansing laser are performed by the deputy director. By our estimate (20% first, then 10%), domestic wrinkle Botox for 1 area at ₩40,000 comes to about ₩52,800 with the head director, and Ultherapy PRIME 300 shots at ₩1,300,000 comes to about ₩1,716,000. Confirm the final amount in your consultation.
Three numbers to watch on the price list
There are three rules on ADO Clinic's price list that you should understand first: prices are before tax, with 10% VAT added at checkout; choosing the head director adds 20%; and sleep anesthesia is charged separately at ₩200,000.
Many people look only at the numbers on the price list and find a gap at checkout. This article works out the "choose the director" rule so you have a clear picture before you travel.
Who performs it? Head director and deputy director
The head director is Park Seung-won. The price list notes that some treatments are performed by the deputy director, for example Shurink Universe and Oligio X, and skin-cleansing laser as well.
This matters: if you want one of these and you specifically want the head director, ask first whether it is possible, and do not find out after you book.
Also, a consultation without treatment costs ₩30,000; it is free if you have treatment the same day.
About how much after the 20%?
K-Clinic worked out an estimate from the price list by adding 20% first and then 10% VAT (equal to 1.32 times the original price). Some common items:
- Domestic wrinkle Botox, 1 area: ₩40,000 → ₩44,000 (with tax) → ₩52,800 (head director, with tax).
- Slimming Botox 50u (domestic): ₩49,000 → ₩53,900 → ₩64,680.
- Ultherapy PRIME 300 shots: ₩1,300,000 → ₩1,430,000 → ₩1,716,000.
- Thermage FLX 300 shots: ₩1,390,000 → ₩1,529,000 → ₩1,834,800.
The price list does not say how the two additions stack, so this is an estimate. Please confirm the final amount with the clinic in your consultation.
When is it worth choosing, and when not?
K-Clinic does not decide for you whether to choose the director; we only offer ways to think about it:
- For small items (such as wrinkle Botox), the 20% difference is small, so consider it if your budget has room.
- For large lifting treatments (Ultherapy, Thermage), the 20% difference is about ₩280,000 to ₩300,000, so ask who performs it before deciding.
- For treatments performed by the deputy director, the price list has no separate line for choosing the director, so confirm first.
Whoever performs it, ADO designs a one-to-one plan around your facial structure and skin condition, and provides a personal design sheet and a shot record sheet.
The clearest way to ask before booking
List the treatments you want first, then ask who performs them and whether the director surcharge applies, and finally ask the clinic to work out the total (including VAT). Deciding after the total is confirmed is the least likely to go wrong.
ADO Clinic is at RDL Tower, floors 3-4, 110 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, about a 1-minute walk from Exit 4 of Sinnonhyeon Station, with valet parking in the building. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10:30-21:00, Sat and public holidays 10:30-19:00, closed Sunday.
Frequently asked questions from international patients
Q. Must I choose the head director?
No. Choosing is an option that adds 20%; you can also book without choosing.
Q. How is sleep anesthesia charged?
The price list states sleep anesthesia is charged separately at ₩200,000 (before tax). Confirm which treatments need it during your consultation.
Q. Can prices change?
Prices follow the clinic's price list and the examination result, and we confirm the latest quote with the clinic when booking.
Booking ADO Clinic through K-Clinic
To find out who performs your treatment and the total, have a free consultation through K-Clinic using the Request booking button or live chat.
Please tell us the treatments you want, your budget and whether you want the head director. We will confirm the time slot and amount (including VAT and the director surcharge) with the clinic, and send you the arrival time and address once booked.
Prices are before tax and 10% VAT is added at checkout; choosing the head director adds 20%. Actual treatment depends on the examination result.
Frequently asked questions
How much extra does it cost to choose the head director at ADO Clinic?
Choosing the head director adds 20%. The price list itself is before tax, and 10% VAT is added at checkout.
Can I choose the head director for every treatment at ADO Clinic?
Not always. The clinic states that some treatments (such as Shurink, Oligio X and skin-cleansing laser) are performed by the deputy director, so confirm in your consultation through K-Clinic if you want to choose.
How are the 20% and 10% calculated together at ADO Clinic?
The price list only says each is added separately. K-Clinic's estimate adds 20% first and then 10% VAT; please confirm the actual checkout amount with the clinic in your consultation.
How do I book ADO Clinic through K-Clinic?
Use the Request booking button or live chat to tell K-Clinic the treatments you want and which doctor you prefer. We confirm the time slot and amount with the clinic, and send the arrival time and address once booked.
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