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Hygiene
Ask whether needles are single-use, how tools are sterilised and whether the treatment area is kept clean.
Safety & hygiene
Is Korean Microblading Safe? What to Check Before Booking in Busan Seomyeon
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Pre-checkSkin and health questions by message
WrittenAftercare sheet provided
Wondering whether Korean microblading is safe, and how to tell a careful studio from a careless one? MODA BROW in Busan Seomyeon has put together the hygiene points worth checking before you book, and the situations where it makes sense to speak to a doctor first. This is general information. Ask us anything before you commit.
Safety in brief
- The short answer
- Risk depends heavily on the studio's hygiene and on checks made beforehand
- Needles & tools
- Ask if needles are single-use and how tools are sterilised
- Your skin
- Share skin conditions, allergies and medication when booking
- See a doctor first
- Pregnancy, skin disease, keloid tendency, blood thinners and similar
- Contact
- WhatsApp, Instagram, KakaoTalk, LINE
Before you book
Is Korean microblading safe in Busan Seomyeon? Three things to check first
Safety depends less on the technique than on where and how it is done. Start with these three.
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Ask how needles and tools are handled
Are the needles that touch your skin single-use? How are reusable tools cleaned and sterilised? A studio that avoids the question is one to skip.
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Tell the studio about your skin and health
Skin conditions, inflammation, allergies, current medication and any previous brow tattoo should be shared when you book. They help decide whether treatment is suitable.
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Don't rush the decision on the day
Never go ahead with a design or colour you are unsure about. Even on a tight travel schedule, ask your questions before the treatment starts.
Our approach
How we keep the process careful
MODA BROW takes only 4 clients a day, and the director handles each one personally from consultation to the final check. With fewer people coming and going, there is time to look properly at your skin and talk through any worries.
We explain our hygiene routine, including how needles and tools are handled and which pigments we use, when you book or when you arrive. Please ask whatever you want to know.
- When you book, we ask about any wound, inflammation or skin condition in the area, allergies, medication and previous treatment.
- If you have had semi-permanent makeup or a tattoo before, please send photos in advance. Red or blue residue needs extra consultation and may limit the design (see correction).
- Before treatment, avoid heavy drinking and anything that irritates your skin, so it is calm on the day.
- Avoid booking right before an important photo shoot, trip or event; leave time for healing and individual differences.
- Depending on your health or skin on the day, we may suggest moving the date or checking with a doctor first.
- After treatment we explain your aftercare in person, and detailed care for each area is given on a written sheet.
The law
Is microblading legal in South Korea? What changed in 2025–2026
Since a 1992 Supreme Court ruling, tattooing and semi-permanent makeup by anyone other than a doctor had been treated in South Korea, including Busan and Seomyeon, as unlicensed medical practice.
That position has been shifting. These are the main developments reported in the press:
| Date | What was reported |
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| 25 Sep 2025 | The National Assembly passed the Tattooist Act (문신사법). It creates a licence for tattooists who pass a national exam, covers semi-permanent makeup as well as body tattoos, requires hygiene and safety training and treatment records, and does not allow tattooists to perform removal. |
| 21 May 2026 | The Supreme Court was reported to have overturned its 1992 precedent, ruling that tattooing by non-doctors cannot be punished as unlicensed medical practice. |
| 29 Oct 2027 (scheduled) | The Tattooist Act is due to take effect. The licensing system and detailed rules are still being prepared. |
This table summarises press reports as of October 2026. It is general information, not legal advice, and it does not mean MODA BROW holds any particular licence or status. Please check official sources for the latest position.
Common worries
Five reasons people say "don't do it", and how to check each one
We've turned the worries you see online into questions you can actually ask before booking.
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Skin reactions
Share your skin condition, allergies and medication, and ask whether treatment is suitable. If in doubt, see a doctor first.
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A shape you didn't want
Check that the design is drawn on and agreed in the mirror before any treatment starts.
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Language
A Japanese interpreter is on site. If you prefer English, message us in English before your visit.
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No support after you fly home
Ask in advance whether you can send photos and questions by message once you are back home.
What can happen
What can typically happen after semi-permanent makeup
Semi-permanent makeup places pigment in the skin, so some changes straight after treatment are normal. How healing goes and the final colour depend on your skin and the type of treatment, and no specific result can be guaranteed.
- Temporary redness and swelling
- Colour looking darker for the first few days (fresh colour is not the healed colour)
- Light flaking or itching after a few days
- Patchy colour in places, which is usually refined at a touch-up
- Rarely, an allergic reaction to pigment or aftercare products
Don't scratch or pick flakes, keep your hands clean, and in the early stage avoid sauna, pools, heavy sweating, and harsh cosmetics or exfoliants on the area. If pain or swelling gets worse, or you notice heat or pus (possible signs of infection), see a doctor promptly and contact the studio. Day-by-day healing is covered in the healing timeline and aftercare.
Ask a doctor
Who should speak to a doctor before treatment
If any of the following applies to you, tell us before booking and ask your own doctor whether semi-permanent makeup is suitable. This is a general guide, not a complete list.
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have a skin condition, inflammation or a wound in the treatment area
- You tend to form keloids or raised scars
- You have a bleeding disorder or take blood-thinning medication (anticoagulants or antiplatelets)
- You are being treated for a chronic condition or take certain medication
- You have had a skin procedure on or near the area recently
- You have reacted to pigment or numbing products before (or have metal allergies)
If you are not sure whether something applies, tell us when you book. We may suggest a different date or a check with your doctor.
Checklist
Six questions to ask any studio before booking
Useful wherever you book semi-permanent makeup in Busan Seomyeon or elsewhere.
- Are the needles that touch my skin single-use?
- How are reusable tools cleaned and sterilised?
- Can you tell me about the pigments you use?
- Will you ask about my skin, allergies and medication at the consultation?
- Who will look after me from start to finish?
- Who do I contact if something worries me after treatment?
See also how to choose a studio and what happens at the consultation.
Video
See the studio and the day before you arrive
Knowing what the room and the process look like takes some of the nerves out of a first visit.
Studio tour
The treatment room and the space you will be in.
Your first visit
From arrival to consultation and treatment.
Price & booking
Prices and booking
Brow prices include VAT. Deposit and touch-up terms are confirmed when you book. You can also check the price list.
Eyebrow tattoo (hair stroke or powder)
KRW 250,000–300,000
Prices are in KRW, VAT (10%) included. If your skin needs time to settle, we may suggest another date.
How it works
Safety: From your first message to aftercare
Safety checks start before you arrive.
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Booking and pre-consultation
By WhatsApp, Instagram, KakaoTalk or LINE we confirm the treatment you want, your visit dates, any previous semi-permanent makeup and your reference images.
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Custom design consultation
We look at your face shape, muscle movement, left–right asymmetry, your current brows and your own taste as a whole.
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Design check
We check the design together in the mirror and adjust it towards the look you want.
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Treatment
Working from the agreed design, we choose the method that suits your skin and any existing pigment, then begin.
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Final check
We look at the finished design together and explain how the colour will change and how healing usually goes.
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Aftercare guidance
We explain care and precautions for the treated area. If a touch-up may be needed, we discuss it with you individually.
GUIDE
Safety: Price, booking and aftercare at a glance
Two cards summarise prices, booking and aftercare.
Results
Natural results designed around each face
Shape, width and depth are set for each person's features.
REVIEWS
Read our reviews
Reviews from clients who agreed to share them appear on our reviews page in their own words. You can also read reviews on Google Maps and Instagram.
FAQ
Safety FAQ
Is Korean microblading safe in Busan Seomyeon?
Any treatment that puts pigment into the skin carries some risk, wherever it is done. Good hygiene with needles and tools, and checking your skin and health beforehand, are what reduce it. Ask the studio directly before booking.
Is microblading legal in South Korea?
The legal position moved a lot in 2025–2026. The Tattooist Act was passed in September 2025 and is reported to take effect on 29 October 2027. See "The law" section above. This is not legal advice.
Do you reuse needles?
We explain our hygiene routine, including needles and tools, when you book or arrive. Please ask anything you want to know before booking.
Can I have treatment if I have allergies?
If you have ever reacted to pigment or numbing products, you must tell us when you book. What is possible depends on the allergy. If you are worried, check with a doctor first.
I'm pregnant. Can I book?
Please speak to your own doctor first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and let us know when you book.
What if swelling doesn't go down?
Send us a photo by WhatsApp, Instagram, KakaoTalk or LINE. If pain or swelling gets worse, or you notice heat or pus, see a doctor promptly.
What's the difference between a clinic and a studio?
Each has its own strengths. See clinic vs studio for the differences and what to ask.
Related pages
Ask us before you book
Questions about your skin or health are welcome by WhatsApp, Instagram, KakaoTalk or LINE.