One-stop appointment services for dermatology and plastic surgery in South Korea

When it comes to medical beauty treatments in Korea, many people immediately think of “Gangnam” – the luxurious clinics in Cheongdam-dong and well-known brands like Apgujeong. But I want to tell you that Seoul also has a hidden gem among locals: Banpo-dong in Sujeong-gu. This area is home to some of Seoul’s most tasteful middle-class...

Before, I thought that “getting a Korean makeup application” was something only internet celebrities would do. Until one...

To be honest, I never thought about getting a makeup application before leaving for Seoul. It wasn’t until a friend sent me a photo she took in Seoul that I realized how different her appearance and makeup look were from what I was used to seeing her as. I immediately asked her where she got...

When it comes to cosmetic surgery in Korea, people's first thoughts are usually "a street full of clinics," "tourist-fri...

Last winter, I spent nearly two weeks on the west side of Busan. In addition to enjoying seafood and exploring the streets, there was one thing I had been looking forward to for half a year: getting gold microneedling at the Floria Clinic. To be honest, at that time, my understanding of gold microneedling was...

Last autumn, I first heard the name HEER when I came across a post on REDnote where a blogger mentioned, “There’s a dermatology clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, where the director only recommends treatments that he has personally performed.” At first, I thought, “I’ve seen this kind of marketing before—what medical spa doesn’t do it?” But...

Speaking of my experience going to Jeju Island for skin treatment, to be honest, I didn’t really think much about making a reservation at first. I thought, “It’s just an island; I can just go there and ask directly, it shouldn’t be difficult.” As it turned out, that naive approach almost led to me wasting...

When going to a Korean dermatology clinic for skin treatment, many people wonder: “Can you haggle at Korean dermatology clinics?” After traveling all the way to Seoul, it would be frustrating to end up paying more than necessary. However, haggling directly in the clinic might offend the director and leave a bad impression, which could...

When going to Korea for skin care, the biggest challenge is figuring out which clinics have a genuine reputation and which ones are just famous because of expensive advertising. The answer lies on Naver—the largest local search platform in Korea. Naver ratings are given by Koreans themselves; they can’t be manipulated, so they’re more reliable...

For many people considering getting a facial procedure in Seoul, the biggest question is: how much budget should they prepare? Airfare, accommodation, surgery costs, post-operative care… none of these are cheap, and it’s easy to exceed the budget if you’re not careful. This article breaks down every expense associated with a facial procedure in Seoul,...