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Mulgwang, 주사제, 10Therma: 34 Seoul clinic terms in English
물광주사 = mulgwang jusa (usually an HA skin booster); 주사제 = injectable, 주사 = injection. 34 Seoul menu words — Rejuran, 10Therma (텐써마), deposit included.
5 min read · Updated August 27, 2026
The short answer for the words people look up most: 물광주사 = mulgwang jusa (usually a hyaluronic-acid skin booster); 주사제 = injectable (the product that gets injected; 주사 on its own = injection); 피부과 = dermatology clinic, 시술 = a non-surgical procedure, 수술 = surgery, 피부관리 (or just 관리) = a facial, 상담 = consultation, 예약 = appointment, 예약금 = deposit, 결제 = payment, 다운타임/회복 기간 = downtime, 부작용 = side effects, 통역 = interpretation. Those 12 cover most of a booking conversation.
The rest of a Korean price list is brand and device names — 물광주사, 리쥬란, 10Therma (텐써마), 슈링크, 써마지 — which map to a small number of treatment types once you know the code. This page decodes 34 terms in total, in four tables: everyday clinic words first, then injectables, lifting devices, and lasers.
It's general information, not a menu you can order from: the clinic confirms what a specific item actually involves, what's in it, and what it costs.
Section 01
Everyday clinic words (the ones that aren't brand names)
These are the words that decide whether a booking goes smoothly — what you're having done, who explains it, and how you pay. They're worth knowing before the brand names, because they appear in every clinic's messages and forms.
| Korean | Romanized | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 주사제 | Jusaje | Injectable — the drug/product that gets injected (a 주사 is the injection itself) |
| 피부과 | Pibugwa | Dermatology clinic — a licensed medical clinic, not a beauty salon |
| 시술 | Siseul | Procedure — a non-surgical clinic treatment (laser, injectable, energy device) |
| 수술 | Susul | Surgery — an operation, i.e. plastic surgery rather than a 시술 |
| 피부관리 / 관리 | Pibu gwalli / Gwalli | Facial — the hands-on skincare treatment ("facial" in Korean); often done alongside 시술 |
| 상담 | Sangdam | Consultation — ask whether the doctor's 상담, not just booking, is in English |
| 예약 | Yeyak | Appointment / booking |
| 예약금 | Yeyakgeum | Deposit paid to hold an appointment — ask if it's refundable and how it's charged |
| 결제 | Gyeolje | Payment — ask which cards are accepted and whether foreign cards work |
| 다운타임 / 회복 기간 | Dauntaim / Hoebok gigan | Downtime / recovery period |
| 부작용 | Bujagyong | Side effects |
| 통역 | Tongyeok | Interpretation / interpreter |
주사 (jusa) is the injection; 주사제 (jusaje) is the injectable product. Clinics use both, and a price list usually prices the 주사제.
Section 02
Injectables & skin-quality terms
Anything ending in 주사 (jusa) is an injection. These improve skin or add volume.
| Korean | Romanized | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 물광주사 | Mulgwang jusa | "Aqua glow injection" — usually a hyaluronic-acid skin booster for hydration/glow |
| 리쥬란 | Rejuran | PDRN / "salmon DNA" skin-quality injectable |
| 쥬베룩 | Juvelook | PDLLA collagen-stimulating injectable (gradual firmness) |
| 보톡스 | Botox | Muscle-relaxing injection (movement lines, jaw/calf slimming) |
| 필러 | Filler | Volume injection (cheeks, lips, chin, under-eye) |
| 스킨보톡스 / 더모톡신 | Skin Botox / Dermotoxin | Micro-dosed toxin for pores/oil/fine texture |
| 엑소좀 | Exosome | Newer skin-quality treatment, often paired with lasers — ask the clinic what a product actually contains |
| 샤넬주사 | "Chanel" injection | Nickname for a mesotherapy skin cocktail — ask what's in it |
Section 03
Lifting & energy devices
리프팅 (lifting) treatments use energy devices. Many names are device brands.
| Korean | Romanized | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 울쎄라 | Ulthera (Ultherapy) | Focused-ultrasound (HIFU) lifting |
| 슈링크 | Shurink (Shrink) | A popular Korean HIFU lifting device |
| 써마지 | Thermage | Radiofrequency (RF) tightening |
| 올리지오 | Oligio | Korean RF tightening device |
| 인모드 | InMode | RF device (lifting/contouring) |
| 텐써마 / 10Therma | 10Therma | Korean monopolar RF tightening — same energy family as Thermage, a different device |
| 덴서티 / Density | Density | Another Korean RF lifting device |
Section 04
Lasers, skin concerns & body
레이저 (laser) and concern words you'll see on tone, pigment, and pore menus.
| Korean | Romanized | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 레이저토닝 | Laser toning | Gentle laser for tone/pigment, low downtime |
| 프락셀 / 프락셔널 | Fraxel / Fractional | Resurfacing laser for texture/scars — real downtime |
| 색소 / 잡티 / 기미 | Saekso / Japti / Gimi | Pigment / spots / melasma |
| 모공 | Mogong | Pores |
| 흉터 | Hyungteo | Scars (e.g. acne scars) |
| 탄력 | Tallyeok | Skin elasticity / firmness |
| 윤곽주사 / 브이라인 | Yungwak jusa / V-line | Contouring injection / jawline slimming |
Frequently asked
Frequently asked
What is 주사제 in English?
주사제 (jusaje) means "injectable" — the drug or product that gets injected, such as a filler, a toxin, or a skin booster. 주사 (jusa) on its own is the injection itself, so a Korean price list usually prices the 주사제 and describes the 주사 as the act. If a menu names only a nickname, ask the clinic which 주사제 (product and dose) is actually used.
How do you say "facial" in Korean?
피부관리 (pibu gwalli), often shortened to 관리 — the hands-on skincare treatment. It's a different thing from a 시술 (siseul), which is a non-surgical medical procedure like a laser or an injectable, and from 수술 (susul), which is surgery. Clinics often offer 관리 alongside 시술, so check which one a package actually includes.
What does 예약금 mean at a Korean clinic?
예약금 (yeyakgeum) is a deposit that holds your appointment, usually applied to the treatment price on the day. Amounts and rules vary by clinic, so before you send anything ask three things: how much, whether it's refundable if you cancel or change dates, and how it's charged — some clinics take a foreign card, some ask for a Korean bank transfer.
What does 물광주사 (mulgwang jusa) mean?
It translates to "aqua glow injection" and usually refers to a hyaluronic-acid skin booster — micro-injections that deeply hydrate the skin for a glow, rather than adding volume or relaxing muscles. Exact products vary by clinic, so confirm what's used.
Is 슈링크 (Shrink) the same as Ultherapy?
They're both HIFU (focused-ultrasound) lifting, but different devices. Ultherapy is the original branded device; Shurink (슈링크) is a widely-used Korean HIFU device, often offered at a lower price point. The clinic can explain the difference for your goals.
What is a 'Chanel injection' in Korea?
It's a nickname (not an official product) for a mesotherapy-style skin cocktail injected to improve glow and texture. Because "Chanel injection" can mean different formulas at different clinics, ask exactly what's in it before agreeing.
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