Korean Skin Clinic Basics 피부과

Common no-frills Skin clinics in Seoul

In Seoul, you'll find many skin clinics, but the coolest ones are in Gangnam, Sinsa, and Apgujeong. These areas are like hotspots for skincare and plastic surgery clinics. These are mostly no-frills, so you wont really get the luxury spa experience in these places.

• Abijou
• Maypure
• Muse
• Shinebeam Hongdae
• Vands Clinic
• Toxnfill
• Ppeum Clinic
• You can also select clinics through the 감남언니 website or app

Process Overview

Common services:

• Acne/Pore 모공
• Anti-Aging Injections: Removing or making wrinkles less visible
• Body Shaping: Removing excess fat
• Botox and Fillers 보톡스/필러: Wrinkle prevention and filling in loose skin
• Hair Removal 제모
• Lifting 리프: Reduce skin sagging
• Skincare 피부관리: Vitamins, treating dry and dull skin, overall skin care
• Whitening 미백

Step-by-step procedure

• Step 1: Select a clinic you want to visit
• Step 2: Book an appointment for a consultation (상담) through the clinic's website or kakaotalk channel, or by calling the clinic.
• Step 3: Visit the clinic during your appointed date and time
• Step 4: Go to the front desk and tell them about your appointment. you will have to fill out a form with your personal details
• Step 5: When it is now your turn, you will be lead to a room for a consultation
• Step 6: During the consultation, you will be asked what your main concerns are and what kind of things you want done
• Step 7: After the consultation, you can now pay for the service
• Step 8: You can schedule the proceedure on a different day. However, if you are going to do it immediately you will be asked to store your belongings in a locker, then proceed to the cleansing station to wash your face.
• Step 9: After cleansing your face, wait for your turn at the waiting room. Once you are called, follow the staff then lie down on the assigned bed.
• Step 10: The staff will then prep your skin, and then move on to the selected procedure.
• Step 11: Once you are done, you can now collect your belongings and fix your hair and makeup, then leave the clinic.
• Step 12: If you paid for multiple sessions, book your appointment on the website or kakaotalk channel.

How to book on kakaotalk

Option 1: You can look for the clinic's kakaotalk channel and directly message them about booking an appointment. Most major clinics are able to communicate in English or Chinese.

Option 2: If the clinic has a booking channel (like abijou) you can select the time, date, and procedure you want to get