Gangnam
Dr. Yoon-Gon Ryu
Aesthetic Medicine Specialist
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Cost scales with the 4 main variables of a tattoo, its size, ink colors, ink depth, and the number of laser sessions your skin needs to clear it safely.
Tattoo removal cost at our Gangnam (Seoul) location depends on tattoo size, ink colors, ink depth, and how many laser sessions are needed, which is usually a multi-session course. Because every tattoo differs, Dr. Yoongon Ryu confirms your individualised cost at consultation rather than quoting one fixed price.
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Tattoo removal cost in Gangnam, Seoul is shaped far more by the tattoo itself than by any single menu price. The biggest variables are size, the range of ink colors, how deeply the ink sits in the dermis, and whether it is amateur or professional work. A small, single-color amateur tattoo clears in fewer passes than a large, multicolor professional piece, and that gap is the main reason no honest clinic can give one flat figure before seeing your skin.
The second driver is the number of sessions. Laser tattoo removal works gradually because each session fragments a portion of the ink, which your immune system then clears over the following weeks. Most tattoos need a course of several sessions spaced roughly 6 to 8 weeks apart, so patients budget for a plan rather than a one-off appointment. Ink color matters here too: black and dark blue respond fastest, while green, yellow, and light pastels are more stubborn and may add sessions.
At our Gangnam (Seoul) location, removal is consultation-led. Dr. Yoongon Ryu assesses your tattoo, your skin type, and any prior removal attempts, then builds a tailored plan and explains the cost transparently in English. International patients travelling to Seoul, Korea can plan the course around their trips, and our multilingual team helps coordinate timing across visits.
Modern tattoo removal uses picosecond and Q-switched lasers, which fire ultra-short pulses of light measured in trillionths (picoseconds) or billionths (nanoseconds) of a second. This is a photomechanical, not a burning, effect: the pulse is absorbed by the ink particle so rapidly that the particle shatters into microscopic fragments small enough for the body to clear naturally. Picosecond pulses are shorter than Q-switched nanosecond pulses, which lets them fracture ink more efficiently and often in fewer sessions, with typical clearance around 75 percent reported after several treatments in published series. Different wavelengths target different colors: 1064 nm addresses black and dark inks, while 532 nm suits red and warm tones. For Asian and deeper skin tones, settings and intervals are chosen conservatively because these skin types are more prone to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, a temporary darkening that honest planning aims to minimise rather than deny. The clinic’s doctors match wavelength, energy, and spacing to your specific tattoo and skin type, which is why your final cost reflects the plan set after assessment.
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Doctors map the 4 cost variables, size, ink colors, depth, and amateur vs professional origin, which together drive most of the total.
Black and dark blue clear in fewer passes, while green, yellow, and pastels can add 2 or more sessions, so color mix directly affects cost.
Most tattoos need several sessions spaced about 6 to 8 weeks apart, so cost is quoted as a course rather than a single visit.
1064 nm targets black and dark inks and 532 nm targets red and warm tones, and multicolor pieces needing both wavelengths cost more.
After assessment, Dr. Yoongon Ryu gives you a transparent, individualised cost in English rather than a single fixed price for everyone.
See representative outcomes from Reberry Clinic. Results build gradually and vary by individual; your plan is assessed at consultation.
Dr. Yoongon Ryu assesses your tattoo and skin type, explains which wavelengths your plan needs, and what drives the cost, in English.
A single session usually takes about 10 to 30 minutes depending on tattoo size, after numbing is applied for comfort.
Removal runs as a course over months, so cost is mapped across the series rather than billed as one fixed visit.
The tattoo fades gradually across sessions spaced about 6 to 8 weeks apart, and your doctor reviews progress to adjust the plan and cost.
Cleared ink does not return, but diligent sun protection and aftercare between sessions protect the skin and support a clean final result.
Tattoo removal cost at our Gangnam location depends on tattoo size, ink colors, depth, and the number of laser sessions your skin needs. Because every tattoo differs, cost is confirmed at consultation, not from a fixed menu. You can start on our laser treatment page.
Tattoos vary enormously in size, color mix, ink depth, and age, so two pieces rarely need the same number of sessions. A small dark amateur tattoo clears in fewer passes than a large multicolor professional one. That is why cost is set after a doctor assesses your tattoo rather than from a flat menu.
Session count is usually the biggest factor, and it is driven by size, ink colors, and depth. Black ink clears fastest, while green, yellow, and pastels can add several sessions. Your assessment at our Gangnam location estimates the likely course length, which is what shapes the overall cost.
Most tattoos need several sessions spaced about 6 to 8 weeks apart, since the laser fragments ink gradually and your body clears it between visits. Professional multicolor pieces need more sessions than small dark ones. Your doctor estimates the range at consultation and refines it as the tattoo responds.
Yes, color mix affects both sessions and cost. Black and dark blue absorb laser energy efficiently and fade first, while green, yellow, and light pastels are more resistant and may need extra passes or a different wavelength. A multicolor tattoo therefore usually costs more to clear than a single-color one.
Most patients describe it as a snapping sensation, and comfort is managed with numbing regardless of plan, so pain is not a separate charge. Sessions are short, often 10 to 30 minutes. Your doctor explains the sensation and aftercare before you begin, and comfort measures are part of the standard treatment.
Downtime is usually short, with temporary redness, mild swelling, or scabbing over the treated area for a few days. You can generally return to daily activities quickly. Sun protection and gentle aftercare are essential between sessions, especially for Asian and deeper skin tones, to reduce the risk of temporary pigment changes.
Many tattoos fade substantially, but complete clearance is not guaranteed for every piece, particularly certain colors, layered cover-ups, or very deep ink. Your doctor gives an honest assessment of likely outcome at consultation. Some patients choose partial fading to prepare for a new cover-up rather than full removal, which also affects cost.
Fading builds gradually across the course rather than after one session, as the body clears fragmented ink over the weeks between visits. Early sessions often show the most visible change on dark ink. Your doctor reviews progress between sessions so the plan, and its cost, stays matched to how your tattoo responds.
Your skin type influences settings and session spacing rather than being a direct charge. Deeper and Asian skin tones are treated more conservatively to reduce post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation risk, which is also addressed by our dark spot removal approach. This careful method may spread the course over more visits, which your doctor explains transparently.
Removal is usually run on its own schedule, but supportive care can help the skin recover well between sessions. A gentle skin care routine and diligent sun protection reduce irritation and pigment risk. Your doctor advises what to pair, and when, so the removal course stays safe and on track.
Most healthy adults wanting to fade or remove an unwanted tattoo are suitable, provided expectations are realistic about a multi-session course. A consultation checks your skin type, the tattoo, and any prior removal attempts. Certain conditions, like a history of keloid scarring, need careful assessment first, which your doctor explains upfront.
Laser tattoo removal is widely performed and generally considered safe when a trained doctor matches wavelength, energy, and intervals to your skin type. A consultation reduces risks like temporary pigment change or blistering. You can review the broader approach on our laser treatment page before booking.
Keeping the area clean, moisturised, and strictly sun-protected between sessions is essential and inexpensive but vital to a clean result. Some patients add supportive products, which is optional. A steady skin care routine protects your investment and reduces pigment risk while the course runs.
This page relates to our Gangnam (Seoul) location, on Gangnam-daero about 2 minutes from Gangnam Station exit 10, where Dr. Yoongon Ryu leads care. International patients reach it easily within Seoul, Korea. Our English-speaking team helps you plan sessions around your travel schedule and coordinate any follow-up visits.
For a first session, 2 to 3 days in Seoul is comfortable, allowing a consultation, the treatment, and a short review. Because removal runs as a course over months, many international patients begin here and continue on return trips. Our team helps coordinate timing and cost around your travel to Korea.
Yes, flying within a day or so is generally fine, as laser tattoo removal is non-invasive at skin level. The treated area may be tender, red, or lightly scabbed, so keep it clean, moisturised, and covered from sun during travel. Your doctor gives written aftercare so you can care for the skin abroad.
International patients can complete a removal course across several visits, and the clinic offers remote check-ins in English between trips so timing and cost stay on track. Your treatment notes are kept on file for continuity. You can also maintain supportive skin care at home between sessions.
| Small Single-Color Tattoo | Large Multicolor Tattoo | Cover-Up or Faded-Ink Prep | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ink & size | Small area, mostly black ink | Large area, several stubborn colors | Only partial fading needed, not full clearance |
| Best for | Amateur or small script tattoos | Professional sleeves or dense pieces | Preparing skin for a new cover-up tattoo |
| Sessions | Often a shorter course | A longer course over many months | Fewer sessions than full removal |
| Wavelengths used | Usually one wavelength for dark ink | Often multiple wavelengths for mixed colors | Targeted passes on the areas being faded |
| Downtime | Usually short between sessions | Mild and intermittent across the course | Similar per session but over fewer visits |
| Cost factors | Lower, driven by small size and one color | Highest, driven by size, colors, and sessions | Lower than full removal since goal is fading |
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