A stem cell injection in Korea is usually your own fat, taken from the abdomen or thigh and placed through a blunt cannula, and swelling, bruising and tenderness commonly last one to two weeks. The midface and the backs of the hands are two of the areas people request most. Each area takes fat differently, so the plan, the aftercare and the date you fly home depend on where it goes.
Stem cell processingClinics in Seoul
5 clinics for Stem cell therapy in Seoul
| # | Clinic | Devices & products | Area | Languages | Listed price | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RE:BERRY Clinic Gangnam | Stem cell therapy · PRP · Rejuran Healer · Juvelook | Gangnam Station | English · 中文 · 日本語 · Español | ₩5,000,000 | 4.9 (1,155) |
| 2 | RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong | Stem cell therapy · Rejuran Healer · Juvelook · Re2O | Myeongdong Station | English · 中文 · 日本語 · Español | ₩4,000,000 | 4.9 (1,091) |
| 3 | ADO Clinic | Stem cell therapy · Rejuran Healer · Juvelook | Seoul | - | ₩2,100,000 | 5.0 (659) |
| 4 | Cellon Dermatology Clinic (Cheongdam) | Stem cell therapy · PRP · Rejuran Healer | Cheongdam Station | English · 中文 · 日本語 | - | - |
| 5 | Cellis LAB CLINIC | Stem cell therapy · PRP | Seoul | - | - | - |
11. RE:BERRY Clinic Gangnam
★ 4.91,155 Google reviewsRE:BERRY Clinic Gangnam is a skin and aesthetic clinic a 2-minute walk from Gangnam Station Exit 10, rated 4.9 from 1,155 Google reviews. It offers stem cell therapy alongside HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox. Staff consult in English, Chinese, Japanese and Spanish; listed stem cell therapy prices start at ₩5,000,000 + VAT.
Gangnam Station skin clinic built around five-language care
- Five-language desk
- Gallery-style interior
- Regenerative skin menu
- Board-certified dermatologists on staff
- Menu features stem-cell, exosome, PRP and Rejuran-based skin programs alongside device lifting.
- Its stem cell program draws the patient's own blood, isolates stem cells from it and delivers them with Potenza RF micro-channeling.
Skin-quality and regenerative programs · Non-English speakers wanting own language
- Location
- Gangnam Station (Line 2) Exit 10, 2 min walk
- Languages
- English · 中文 · 日本語 · Español
- Listed price
- From ₩5,000,000 + VAT
22. RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.91,091 Google reviewsRE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong sits near Myeongdong Station, a skin and aesthetic clinic that holds a 4.9 Google rating across 1,091 reviews. Its menu covers stem cell therapy as well as HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox. It consults in English, Chinese, Japanese and Spanish; listed stem cell therapy prices start at ₩4,000,000 + VAT.
Myeongdong flagship for lifting, glass skin and stem cell
- Flagship space
- Open every day
- Six languages
- Its stem cell program draws the patient's own blood, isolates stem cells from it and delivers them to the face, scalp or by IV.
- Lifting choices include Ultherapy Prime, Thermage FLX, Sofwave and Titanium Lifting, all performed by licensed physicians.
Glass skin booster programs · Sunday appointments
- Location
- Myeongdong Station (Line 4) / Euljiro-ipgu Station (Line 2)
- Languages
- English · 中文 · 日本語 · Español
- Listed price
- From ₩4,000,000 + VAT
33. ADO Clinic
★ 5.0659 Google reviewsADO Clinic runs a skin and aesthetic clinic in Seoul; its Google rating is 5.0 from 659 reviews. Stem cell therapy is offered here together with Botox, fillers and skin boosters. Its listed stem cell therapy price starts from ₩2,100,000 + VAT.
Filler- and lifting-led clinic near Sinnonhyeon Station
- Injectables & lifting
- Late weekday hours
- Station-front
- Open until 21:00 on weekdays and 19:00 on Saturdays and holidays; closed Sundays.
- One minute from Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 4, with valet parking at the building.
Filler and collagen-stimulator plans · After-work weekday appointments
- Location
- Seoul
- Listed price
- From ₩2,100,000 + VAT
44. Cellon Dermatology Clinic (Cheongdam)
Cellon Dermatology Clinic (Cheongdam) is a 5-minute walk from Cheongdam Station, a skin and aesthetic clinic. It offers stem cell therapy alongside HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox. Consultations are available in English, Chinese and Japanese.
Stem cell and regenerative aesthetics clinic in Cheongdam
- Regenerative focus
- Cheongdam boutique
- Private rooms
- Centers on stem cell and regenerative care, backed by an in-house stem cell research lab.
- Combines skin treatments with fat grafting, thread lifts and VASER body contouring.
Regenerative anti-aging · Correcting prior procedure issues
- Location
- Cheongdam Station or Apgujeong Rodeo Station, about 5 minutes by taxi
- Languages
- English · 中文 · 日本語
55. Cellis LAB CLINIC
Cellis LAB CLINIC is a skin and aesthetic clinic in Seoul. Stem cell therapy is on its menu.
Stem cell-based regenerative anti-aging clinic in Seocho
- Regenerative care
- In-house cell lab
- Hotel-suite recovery
- Runs its own stem cell research lab next to an operating room on the 4th floor.
- Covers anti-aging, skin regeneration and pain care, alongside skin and liposuction services.
Regenerative anti-aging seekers · Skin regeneration interest
- Location
- Seoul
Guide
Cheeks, folds, under-eye grooves and hands compared
The same graft behaves differently depending on the tissue it enters. Cheeks have a good blood supply and room for small deposits, while the groove under the eye has thin skin that shows any unevenness. The backs of the hands have very little padding over veins and tendons, so even small amounts change how they look.
The doctor decides volumes at the consultation, and the plan should name each area separately rather than quote one figure for the whole face.
| Area | What fat is used for | Typical concern afterward | Question to ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheek and midface | Restoring flattened fullness | Early fullness that settles over weeks | How much extra is placed to allow for loss? |
| Fold beside the nose | Softening a deep crease | Asymmetry while swelling fades | Will filler or fat suit this fold better? |
| Under-eye groove | Blending the lid and cheek | Visible lumps under thin skin | What texture of fat will be used here? |
| Backs of the hands | Covering visible veins and tendons | Stiffness and swelling for days | How should I use my hands in the first week? |
Guide
What a split face-and-hand trial measured
Few studies follow face and hands in the same people. In a 2018 trial in Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Sasaki treated 10 patients with equal volumes of centrifuged fat on both sides of the midface and in both hands. One side received fat with concentrated platelet-rich plasma and the other side fat with normal saline, and results were tracked for a year with 3D Vectra imaging and skin analysis devices.
Three independent evaluators saw volume restored in the cheek fat pad, the groove under the eye, the nasolabial fold and the hollows between the hand bones, with veins and tendons less visible, on both sides. The plasma side measured somewhat higher, but not to a statistically significant degree. No adverse events were recorded over the year, and swelling, redness, bruising and tenderness lasted up to one to two weeks. With 10 patients, the study is a preliminary signal rather than proof that plasma helps.
Guide
Looking after grafted hands
Hands are the area where daily life gets in the way of healing. For the first days, swelling can make fingers feel stiff and rings tight, and gripping heavy bags or suitcase handles presses on fresh grafts.
Ask the clinic for hand-specific instructions in writing, not just the facial aftercare sheet.
- Remove rings and watches before the procedure
- Keep hands raised when resting for the first evenings
- Use a trolley or porter for luggage if possible
- Avoid hot baths, saunas and strong massage until swelling settles
- Wear gloves outdoors in strong sun or cold while bruises fade
Guide
Choosing the donor site with a trip in mind
Fat usually comes from the lower abdomen or the inner or outer thigh, and the choice affects the flight more than the face. A sore thigh makes a long seat in economy uncomfortable, while abdominal soreness is felt when bending or lifting. The doctor picks the site that has enough fat, and some leave a choice to you when either would work.
Pack loose trousers or a dress, since a compression garment or firm dressing may be advised over the donor area for some days. If both face and hands are planned, ask whether one harvest will cover both, which keeps to a single donor site and a single recovery.
Evidence
Research behind this page
- A Preliminary Clinical Trial Comparing Split Treatments to the Face and Hand With Autologous Fat Grafting and Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP): A 3D, IRB-Approved StudyAesthetic Surgery Journal · 2018 · doi:10.1093/asj/sjy254
In 10 patients given fat to both midfaces and both hands, the side with added platelet-rich plasma showed higher but not statistically significant volume change over one year, with no adverse events and swelling or bruising lasting up to one to two weeks.
FAQ
Questions about Stem cell therapy in Seoul
Which clinics offer Stem cell therapy in Seoul?
Clinics offering Stem cell therapy in Seoul include RE:BERRY Clinic Gangnam (Gangnam Station), RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong (Myeongdong Station), ADO Clinic (Seoul), Cellon Dermatology Clinic (Cheongdam) (Cheongdam Station) and Cellis LAB CLINIC (Seoul). Each lists Stem cell therapy on its own menu; message the clinic directly to confirm the doctor, product and current price.
Can the face and the backs of the hands be treated in one session?
Yes, many doctors treat both in one visit using fat from a single harvest, provided there is enough fat for both areas. Combining them keeps you to one donor-site recovery and one round of numbing. The trade-off is that swelling affects your face and your hands at the same time, so everyday tasks feel clumsy for a few days. Ask how long the combined procedure takes and how much fat each area will receive.
Do hand injections make veins disappear completely?
No, a graft softens how visible veins and tendons look by adding a thin layer of padding, but it does not remove them. In the 2018 split trial by Sasaki in Aesthetic Surgery Journal, evaluators described reduced visibility of veins and tendons rather than their absence. Part of the fat is also absorbed over the following months. Results vary from person to person, so ask the doctor to show on your own hands what change is realistic.
Is platelet-rich plasma always mixed into the fat?
No, adding plasma from your own blood is an option some doctors offer, not a standard part of every graft. It requires a blood draw and a spin step, which adds time and changes the quote. The evidence is limited, since the small Sasaki trial found a higher but not significant difference on the plasma side. Ask why the doctor recommends it in your case and whether the graft would be planned differently without it.
How do I explain the treated areas to a doctor back home?
Ask the clinic for a short written summary listing each area treated, the donor site, the date and whether plasma was added. Photographs taken before treatment and at follow-up in the same light make later comparisons far easier. If a lump, a change in color or unusual pain appears after you return, that summary helps a local doctor decide what to do. Keep it with your travel documents and a copy on your phone.
Which area tends to look swollen for the longest?
The under-eye area and the backs of the hands often show swelling most clearly, because their skin is thin and has little padding. Cheeks usually look full rather than puffy and settle gradually. Most people see the main swelling ease within the first one to two weeks, with smaller changes over the following months. Plan photographs, meetings and events well after the procedure, and leave the last days of a trip free of anything demanding.
What should I wear on the day of the procedure?
Loose, front-opening clothing is easiest, because the donor area may be dressed or covered with a compression garment afterward. Skip makeup, jewelry and rings, especially if your hands are being treated. Bring sunglasses and a cap for the trip back to your hotel, since bruising can appear within hours. Arrange transport rather than walking a long way, and have a light meal beforehand unless the clinic tells you otherwise.