Gold PTT at Mio Clinic Seoul: price, downtime, how it works
Gold PTT at Mio Clinic, Gangnam, Seoul: from KRW 139,000 (VAT excluded, ≈ $111). Gold PTT (photothermal therapy) uses gold nanoparticles massaged into the pores and activated by laser to destroy overactive sebaceous glands. A session takes 45–60 minutes. Expect about 1 day of visible downtime.
- Category
- Acne, Scars & Pores
- Duration
- 45–60 minutes.
- Downtime
- Temporary redness and dryness may occur after treatment, but these generally cause minimal disruption to daily activities.
- Recommended interval
- A consistent course of 3–5 sessions or more, spaced 2–4 weeks apart, is generally recommended.
- Trip timing
- Best on your last day (visible downtime)
- Pain
- painless
What is Gold PTT?
Gold PTT (photothermal therapy) uses gold nanoparticles massaged into the pores and activated by laser to destroy overactive sebaceous glands. A long-lasting treatment for recurring acne.
Who is it for?
People with persistent inflammatory acne or severe oiliness who want a non-drug alternative to isotretinoin.
How does it work?
Gold particles are driven into the follicles with ultrasound, then a laser heats them to selectively damage the sebaceous gland lining. Oil and acne reduce over 2–4 weeks and the effect lasts months.
Price list (2026-10-24)
| Item | Regular | Event price | Incl. VAT | ≈ USD | When in trip | Pain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold PTT | KRW 159,000 | KRW 139,000 | KRW 152,900 | $111 | Last day (downtime) | Painless |
Regular = list price; Event = current discounted price (changes monthly). Add 10% VAT to get the amount charged ("Incl. VAT" column). Doctor of your choice +KRW 100,000. Prices are the same for Korean and international patients.
Downtime and what to expect
Temporary redness and dryness may occur after treatment, but these generally cause minimal disruption to daily activities.
Aftercare (clinic instructions)
- Avoid excessive alcohol consumption, saunas, Korean heated rooms (jjimjilbang), strenuous exercise, and other heat-generating activities for 3–7 days after treatment.
- Apply plenty of moisturizer to support skin recovery, and apply sunscreen thoroughly when going outdoors.
- Avoid scrubs and peeling products for approximately 1 week, and take care not to irritate your skin.
- Reapply moisturizer whenever your skin feels dry to help support recovery.
How many sessions and how often?
A consistent course of 3–5 sessions or more, spaced 2–4 weeks apart, is generally recommended.
Planning it into a Seoul trip
Redness, marks or swelling can show for a few days, so many visitors do it on their last day and let it fade at home. Numbing cream, when used, adds about 30 minutes; plan 45–60 minutes plus consultation. See the first-day / last-day guide.