Skin Treatment Blog
Aesthetic skin treatment guides written and reviewed by a board-certified dermatologist — practical information, not advertising.
Written & reviewed by · 김진겸 (Board-certified Dermatologist)
First Visit to a Korean Aesthetic Dermatology Clinic: A Practical Guide
Heading to a cosmetic dermatology clinic for the first time? Sort out your concerns beforehand, treat the consultation as part of the diagnosis, build a sense for pricing, and keep your first treatment conservative.
Botox by Area: Dosage and Duration from Expression Lines to Muscle Slimming
Forehead and glabellar expression lines call for a different Botox approach than jaw and calf slimming. Here's how dosage works, the 3-6 month duration, aftercare, and why a smaller first dose is wise.
Hyaluronic Acid Filler by Area: Firm Zones vs. Soft Zones
The nose and chin call for firm filler; under-eyes and mouth corners suit soft filler. Here's the case for avoiding overcorrection, the dissolving agent hyaluronidase, and the 6-month to 1-year duration.
Cosmetic Lasers Compared: Toning, Pico, Genesis, and Fraxel
Pigment calls for toning and pico, redness and texture for Genesis, scars and pores for Fraxel. Here's how to choose a laser based on purpose and downtime.
Ulthera vs Thermage vs InMode — A Lifting Device Comparison
How Ulthera's ultrasound, Thermage's radiofrequency, and InMode's targeted lifting differ in mechanism, treatment area, pain, and recovery. A guide to choosing by sagging depth and skin elasticity.
Acne Treatment Step by Step — Calming, Pore Care, Scar Repair
The step-by-step flow of acne treatment, from calming inflammation to managing sebum and pores, then repairing scars. A guide to pairing clinic procedures with home care.
Types of Acne Scars — Pigment Marks vs Pitted Scars
The difference between flat red or brown pigment marks and pitted scars like icepick, rolling, and boxcar. A guide to treatment methods and realistic session expectations by scar type.
Pore Care — Approach by Cause and the Over-Washing Trap
Why pores widen, sorted into sebum, elasticity, and scar types, with the procedures and home care that fit each. Also covers why over-washing actually enlarges pores.
Skin Boosters Compared — Aqua Shine, Rejuran, Juvelook
How hydrating aqua-shine injections, texture-focused Rejuran, and volume-building Juvelook differ. A breakdown of which to choose by goal and how many sessions you need.
Thread Lifting Explained — Thread Types, Recovery, Limits
The difference between barbed and smooth threads, the one-to-two-week recovery of swelling and bruising, how long results last, and how to combine treatments for heavier sagging.
How Korean Derma Pricing Works — What Drives Cost & How to Compare
Why the same treatment varies wildly in price. Shot count, doctor-performed procedures, and genuine equipment drive the cost. Plus the package trap and how to compare quotes.
Derma Consultation Checklist — What to Ask Before Any Treatment
What to confirm at every consultation: the operator, the device, genuine status, side effects, recovery, and total cost. Plus how to resist on-the-spot payment pressure.
Downtime After a Procedure: How to Spend Those First Few Days
What to manage during recovery from lasers, fillers, and lifting—moisturizing, sun protection, calming irritation, and the warning signs that mean you should call the clinic.
Clinics to Avoid: A Red-Flag Checklist
Same-day discount pressure, dodging side-effect talk, vague equipment and operator details, suspiciously perfect reviews—the warning signs of a clinic to walk away from.
A Foreigner's Guide to Using Korean Dermatology Clinics
Booking and English consultations, interpreters, foreign-card payment and tax refunds, and choosing procedures that fit your travel schedule—practical guidance for first-time foreign patients.
How Foreign Patients Claim a Medical Tax Refund
The conditions for a tax refund on cosmetic medical procedures, checking for registered providers, the documents you need, and how the refund works at departure.
Timing Your Treatments by Season
Lasers favor low-UV autumn and winter, while summer suits lighter care and botox. Here's how to count backward from a big event to schedule your procedures.
Botox Brands and Resistance — What Price Gaps Really Mean
The difference between imported and domestic botulinum toxin, the myth of resistance (antibodies), and why suspiciously cheap prices deserve a second look. Plus how to check dose and authenticity.
Approaching Wrinkles by Type — Where Botox Ends and Filler Begins
Expression lines call for botox; wrinkles from lost volume call for filler. Here's how to handle the overlap, plus lifestyle habits like sun protection and hydration in the bigger picture of wrinkle care.
Laser Hair Removal — Device Differences and Why It Takes Several Sessions
The difference between alexandrite, diode, and Nd:YAG devices, why hair cycles demand multiple sessions, and how to care for skin before and after. A reference for planning your first hair-removal course.