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Which hospital/clinic would you recommend for a facelift?

Which hospital/clinic would you recommend for a facelift?

I'm starting to seriously look into getting a facelift and possibly a ponytail lift, but I have no idea where to start.

There are so many places and so many different opinions online that it's honestly a bit overwhelming.

If you've had one done, where did you go and were you happy with the result?

I'm especially interested in natural-looking results rather than anything too tight or obvious.

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u/Swimming-Shower6083 — 1 day ago

Forehead endoscopic lift

Before and after 6 days of Endoscopic forehead lift by Dr.YOU Kyung Han

Heavy eyelids lifted, less frowning appearance.

The effect of a forehead lift is directly seen in the eyes and not the forehead itself 👍

u/Geunal_PS — 1 day ago

Rejuran price info.

Hi everyone! I’m planning a trip to Seoul soon and reached out to a "concierge" for clinic recommendations. They gave me a quote for the Return+ Pico Laser.

Rejuran is 170,000 KRW per 1cc, so 6cc would be 1,020,000 KRW. If you prefer to have it injected manually by hand, there is an additional 50,000 KRW, making the total 1,070,000 KRW.

Please note that 10% VAT is added separately to all treatments.

For Pico Toning, the price is 99,000 KRW per session.

If you’d like to focus specifically on treating pigmentation and dark spots, I would recommend the Pico Spot Mode, which is 110,000 KRW per session.

Does this pricing align with typical market rates in Seoul for this specific laser treatment? I'd love to hear your thoughts, experiences. Thanks in advance :)

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u/No-Draft4418 — 3 days ago

one month post face lift in gangnam recovery thoughts

i was getting really bothered by how loose my skin felt around my lower face over the past couple of years. non-invasive laser treatments weren't doing much for me anymore, so i started looking into surgical options. i ended up visiting hugo plastic surgery since a few people online mentioned their heavy focus on SMAS layer tightening rather than just stretching the skin. the surgeon spent a good chunk of time analyzing my tissue mobility and explained why superficial skin pulls often end up looking unnatural over time.

the consultation itself was pretty straight to the point without any pushy sales pitch. the doctor evaluated my facial structure and explained that lifting the deeper muscle layer gives a way more natural outcome than just pulling skin tight. the clinic staff gave me a clear breakdown of the recovery timeline, which helped me feel comfortable moving forward. they also covered all the details about incision placement along the hairline to keep scar visibility to a minimum.

on the day of the procedure everything went smoothly. the first few days were definitely uncomfortable with the swelling and some mild bruisng around my lower jaw and neck. i just rested at home with cold packs and kept my head propped up on a stack of pillows like they instructed. i took my anti inflammatory meds on schedule, which managed the dull ache in the first 72 hours. by week two, most of the bruising had cleared up and my hairline incisions were healing fine. now at four weeks out, my jawline looks noticeably sharper and my face doesn't look slack or fake. a few coworkers actually mentioned i look "less tired" lately, which was basically the exact result i was hoping for. it's good to know the changes will settle in naturally without altering my real features.

the entire experience at the clinic was super low-key with zero pressure to upsell other procedures. the follow-ups were quick but thorough enough to confirm healing. all in all, it was well worth it as a solid option for lower face sagging if you want a calm, paced experience rather than something flashy. when evaluating a facelift, checking how meticulously a surgeon addresses the SMAS layer makes all the difference.

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u/duncym — 2 days ago

do's, don'ts, and recommendations before getting skin treatments in Korea

I have been working in Korean beauty and travel for a while and also have been getting dermatology treatments here myself and picked up a few things. Sharing this in case it helps anyone planning to do some treatments on their trip.

There are two different types of clinics here:

  • Factory-style clinics: see a ton of patients a day, which keeps prices low. Great for Botox, fillers, laser toning, general pore/texture maintenance. Go here for anything quick and non-invasive where you don't need a long consultation.
  • Premium 1:1 clinics: are slower-paced, doctor-led, and more personalized. This is where you want to be for acne scar treatments (Potenza, Fraxel, RF microneedling), lifting (Thermage, Ulthera, Shurink), sensitive/compromised skin, or anything combining multiple treatments. If technique really matters for the result and you want to receive your treatment from the doctor themselves, go to a boutique clinic.

A few other things that helped:

  • Research the treatment before your consultation: purpose, downtime, average price, and bring photos of your actual concern. Clinics move fast here (especially the factory ones), so the more prepared you are, the smoother it goes.
  • If it's your first time doing anything like this, I would recommend to start gentle: hydration facials, aqua peel, laser toning, are all popular among foreigners traveling to Korea. Those have generally a lower downtime risk.
  • Match the clinic to your specific concern rather than just picking whatever is trending. You will see a bunch of different clinics being promoted by influencers online but "popular" doesn't always mean right for your issue.
  • Some treatments need more than one session to show real results. Some clinics might tell you that one session is sufficient and it might be to see short-term immediate results. But some treatments need several sessions and knowing that in advance will help you avoid feeling disappointed after or plan your stay duration accordingly.

And a few don'ts:

  • Don't just accept every add-on a clinic suggests. Ask if it is essential, what it actually adds, and whether there's a cheaper option. Most places are straightforward if you actually ask. Ask a lot of questions if you are unsure!
  • I would generally advice against booking anything intense (Fraxel, high-intensity Potenza, deep peels, fillers) within 2–3 days of your flight home. Keep it hydrating/calming near the end of your trip.
  • I mean this is a given in a foreign country but don't assume every clinic has English support. Some do, some don't. It's worth checking before you book.

Quick treatment choosing guide

Your Goal Best Clinic Type/Treatment Why
Affordable + quick Factory-style Cheap, efficient, great for basics
Complicated skin issues 1:1 private Safer, more tailored
Quick glow up (short-term) Toning, LDM, Aqua Peel No downtime + fast results
Lifting/anti-aging Lifting-specialist / Thermage, Ultherapy, Botox, ONDA
Active acne care Aqua Peel, Lhala Fill & Black Peel, Acne Laser (Neo Beam Laser), Gold PTT
Post-Acne Marks & Dark Spots Excel V Laser (for Light Blemishes), Picotoning (for Melasma/Hyperpigmentation), Vbeam Laser (for red spots), Potenza (for acne scars)
Hydration + glow Rejuran, Lilied M

Last practical tips: show up with a clean face (or take makeup off there), be upfront about allergies, ask for numbing cream if needed, and take before photos (!) so you can actually track the difference.

Happy to answer questions and give recommendations if anyone is planning their first appointment in Korea!

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u/Creatrip_Korea — 2 days ago

Heading to Korea next week and need some beauty clinic recommendations!

Hi!

I’ll be visiting Korea and I’m looking for some great clinics that offer body/facial symmetry (if your face isn’t aligned they correct your posture and your face), rejuran, onda face lifting as well as lymphatic drainages. I would like something like the Duna clinic but they have me on a waitlist unfortunately and I feel like they were the perfect candidate for me since they also offer acupuncture. Any help is appreciated!

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u/VeterinarianInitial9 — 3 days ago

Consultation Review: Etonne

I wrote this review because there just isn't a lot of info about etonne.

I'm looking to get facial work done, specifically lifting. Etonne caught my eye last year but I wasn't ready for any surgeries at the time.

Through WhatsApp I received an estimate however Etonne only does in person consultations, no virtual. They noted that without a deposit there was no guarantee a spot would be open for surgery within my time frame. Generally I've been pretty happy with Etonne through WhatsApp. They've answered my questions and haven't ghosted me like another clinic.

My questions really centered around the procedure. At Etonne for this particular surgery, the incision is along the lower eyelid so I had questions about the procedure and scarring and what is used for adhering the muscle. They answered all my questions which I appreciated.

When i made it to SK I made sure to make an appointment for Etonne and speaking to Dr. CHO. First thing I noticed when sitting down, they have multiple look book of results, each book dedicated to a surgery (nose, lifting ,etx). Next, I'm glad they had English speaking staff. Prior to the appt I asked if I needed to bring a translator and they said no. Huzzah!

Thier staff was nice and the speaker had great English. The coordinator was thorough in asking questions. And I didn't feel a lot of pressure or upselling.

I really like that it was not a long wait to speak to the coordinator or the doctor. The Dr. Cho fast speaker, great grasp of english. I was able to speak with him without a translator. He diagnosed what he thought the issue was and which lift was best, he also seemed to prefer fat grafting vs filler. I did ask a few questions about extent of lifting and in what direction he was pulling the muscle (for this procedure vertical). I thought it was funny, at some point he realized i had done my research and figured out i knew a bit about the surgery 😅

After the Dr. left, the coordinator came back to answer more questions. They did show an example of the incision. As for the cost lowdown. There was no upselling which I appreciated. They kept it simple and the pricing was very similar to the pricing I received thru WhatsApp.

What I disliked: the look book for lifting had everyone wearing makeup in the after. But that does seem like something that is custom in Korea.

At this point I do not know if I will go with Etonne or give up and get work done in Mexico. Lol. I have not received any discount for this review as I haven't signed up with them.

If this review sounds like it's full of roses, well it was much better than an in person consultation I had an hour before at another clinic which I will give a writeup for in a couple of days.

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u/__looking_for_things — 3 days ago

turning forty has completely changed my skin and i feel so overwhelmed

i hit forty last year, and somehow my skin has managed to become drier, more reactive, and noticeably less firm all at the same time. it feels pretty unfair.the most annoying part has probably been how little tolerance i have for active ingredients now. back in my thirties i could exfoliate, skip moisturizer sometimes, or throw random serums together and wake up looking totally normal the next morning. that absolutely does not happen anymore.

the fine lines around my eyes and mouth are more noticeable, my cheeks feel dry even when they look slightly shiny, and the overall texture has gotten rougher and less bouncy. i also have some uneven brown patches developing around my cheeks, which has made me want to finally take anti-aging stuff more seriously.

my main issue is with retinoids. i know it's probably the most obvious thing to look into for texture and lines, but every time i've tried going too aggressive with those formulas my skin gets tight, red and flaky within a few days. then i spend weeks basically repairing the damage i caused myself.

so lately i've been looking more at lower strength korean night creams instead of those super strong serums. one that caught my attention was lepique because it uses a much lower percentage rather than one of those formulas that seems designed to destroy your face before it supposedly makes it better lol. it also combines the ingredient with centella, hyaluronic acid and collagen, which sounds way more reasonable for dry skin than having it sit in a super basic formula.

but i'm still skeptical. lower percentages sound beginner friendly on paper, but sensitive mature skin doesn't always care what the label says. i also don't really want another product where the anti-aging part is good but the rest leaves my face feeling like parchment paper.

what i do like about something like lepique is that it's actually a night cream rather than another thin serum that i then have to build several moisturizing layers around. if the moisturizing side is substantial enough, having the treatment and moisturizer in one step would simplify my routine a lot.the obvious downside is that it's still a treatment. even lower strength can irritate reactive skin, and i'm definitely not planning on jumping straight into nightly use. i'd probably start only a couple times a week and keep the rest of my routine painfully boring until i know my skin tolerates it.has anyone here with dry or sensitive mature skin actually used lepique or another korean night cream in a similar strength?

i'm especially curious about the texture and hydration rather than dramatic before and after results. does it actually feel like a proper moisturizing night cream, or do you still need a separate barrier cream over it?

also curious what everyone is pairing with low strength treatments these days. i'm trying to build a very simple evening routine around hydration and barrier support rather than throwing a bunch of aggressive things at my face and regretting it a few days later.

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u/JeffreyHByers — 5 days ago

Ugly sadness

I never won the genetic lottery. Am not even sure how to improve myself now. I am 154 cm and weight 60 kg. I have flat Asian features. I have overbite and cross eyes. Non existent nose bridge and really big flat nostril. I easily gain weight, it runs in my family and we only gain weight on face and really thick tummy. I tried to lose weight twice in my life, it was successful but it comes with a cost. I lost my hair with each weight loss and I have female pattern balding which is genetic. So with all stresses in my life, now I become fat again. Fat and bald. There are fat people with pretty faces. But am fat and ugly and bald now. Am not even sure how and what to fix now since everywhere is a problem area.

Have you ever given up on how you looked? How do you afford your surgery?

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u/OkAcanthocephala4313 — 7 days ago

What Can Improve Under-Eye Hollowness?

Under-eye hollowness can make dark circles more noticeable and leave you looking tired. However, this area isn’t easy to treat.

Hyaluronic acid filler is one option, but it may look unnatural when under-eye elasticity is reduced. Rejuran can improve elasticity and help prevent further hollowness, but it doesn’t provide volume.

Juvelook Volume can indirectly improve under-eye hollowness by restoring volume in the front cheeks. However, injecting it directly under the eyes may carry a high risk of nodules.

For suitable patients, we use regular Juvelook—not Juvelook Volume—with less dilution to create natural-looking volume while improving elasticity. It may also be suitable for patients who cannot receive filler due to reduced under-eye elasticity.

However, results vary, appear gradually, and depend heavily on the product mixture, dosage, injection depth, and technique. Radiofrequency treatments such as Eye Density or Eye Oligio may also be combined when reduced elasticity is present.

Have you tried any treatments for under-eye hollowness? What was your experience like?

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u/Redi-Dermatology — 8 days ago

Treatments I’d be careful with if I had Melasma in Korea

Melasma is tricky because treating it more aggressively does not always mean getting better results. Heat, inflammation, hormones and UV can all play a role, so something that works well for regular sun spots might not behave the same way on melasma.

If I had melasma and was visiting Korea for treatments, these are the things I would be most careful with.

1// High energy lasers

CO2 fractional, aggressive Q-switched treatments, or anything promising very fast brightening would make me cautious.

Melasma can react badly to too much heat and inflammation, and sometimes the pigmentation comes back darker afterward. Even with Pico, I would care more about the settings and the doctor’s experience with melasma than the name of the machine itself.

2// Strong chemical peels

I would also be careful with deep peels or high % acids, especially if my skin was already sensitive or irritated.

A peel might sound harmless, but too much inflammation can make pigmentation harder to manage. If I wanted to try one, I would rather start gentle and see how my skin reacts first.

3// Aggressive microneedling or RF microneedling

Microneedling is not automatically bad for melasma, and it has actually been studied as part of some treatment plans.

But I would not casually add aggressive microneedling or RF microneedling just because it was included in a package or promotion. If melasma was my main concern, I would want to understand exactly why it was being recommended first.

4// Too many heat based treatments

HIFU and RF are usually used more for lifting and tightening than pigmentation, but they still create heat in the skin.

That does not mean everyone with melasma has to avoid them. Personally though, if controlling my pigmentation was the priority, I would not stack unnecessary heat-based treatments into the same trip just because I also wanted a little lifting.

5// Doing too many treatments in one session

This is probably the biggest one for me in Korea 😅 If you only have 5-7 days in Seoul, it’s really tempting to do Pico + peel + RF + skin booster + lifting all in one appointment.

But if I had melasma, I’d rather do less!! Not because combination treatments are always bad, but because if my pigmentation flares afterward, I’d have no idea which treatment caused it. And by that point I might already be flying home.

So what would I actually consider? Rather than chasing aggressive treatments, I’d focus more on questions to bring to a dermatologist than on a fixed list of treatments to request. Whether toning mode Pico Laser at low settings, spaced out over many sessions, could suit my specific melasma pattern. Whether tranexamic acid, in whichever form (oral, topical, or injected), might be appropriate for me, and what the evidence and risks look like for that specific route. Whether a gentle, low percentage peel makes sense as a starting point, rather than jumping to something stronger. And most importantly, how to be genuinely consistent with sun protection, since UV exposure is a well established trigger for melasma and visible light may play a role too. These aren’t treatments I’d walk in and ask for by name, they’re the kind of things worth discussing with a specialist who’s actually looked at my skin.

If you have questions about managing melasma safely, feel free to drop them in the comments and I’ll try to reply whenever I can 🥰

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u/NoImprovement7030 — 7 days ago

My experience getting PRP, eye Thermage, RF microneedling + Botox and body ONDA in Seoul

I just spent 72 hours in Seoul and thought I’d write this up because I did an embarrassing amount of research before choosing where to get treatments.

About me: female, 30s, live full-time in Asia and get aesthetic treatments fairly regularly. This was my first trip to Korea.

I wasn’t looking for the cheapest possible treatments. My priority was finding somewhere that wasn’t a factory clinic, where I could actually speak to the doctor doing my treatments and feel comfortable with their experience.
I ended up going to two clinics: POEN for body treatments and The Garden for my face.

POEN
I only did body treatments here, but I would recommend it. It isn’t factory-style and the majority of the clients there I saw were Korean. Dr. Choi speaks excellent English and has a lovely bedside manner.

I paid around $2,000 USD for 335KJ of ONDA body treatment, which felt fair for Seoul given the clinic quality and doctor involvement.

Pricing is competitive but not cheap. Also, this isn’t a luxury clinic in terms of the physical environment. There’s a shared locker/changing room, and in the treatment room there were stacked storage boxes of product, nothing spa like. It’s very much midrange in feel. You are paying for the medical treatment and device time rather than aesthetics or luxury surroundings, which I was fine with.

Side note they were behind and I ended up waiting, after 15 minutes the offered me a complimentary IV drip or facial treatment for the delay. Very kind of them.

I would recommend POEN for body treatments and more routine aesthetic treatments. For more complex facial work, I personally preferred a dermatologist-led setting.

THE GARDEN
This was where I did all of my facial treatments.
The Garden is very new. It opened in 2026 and is run by two sisters who are both doctors.
One Dr. Park, who is featured on their website, is a certified board dermatologist with around 11 years of experience. This is important and and I go into more detail below. Her sister, also Dr. Park, has short hair and comes from an internal-medicine background. She oversees more of the regenerative medicine side of the practice, including their stem-cell-related treatments, IVs, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, etc.
Both speak excellent English.

I will say upfront: because the clinic is so new, you can feel it in some of the operational details.
I waited longer than expected at the beginning, we didn’t go through the facial-analysis results and did this only after treatment, and there were a few small things around preparation for a long treatment day that could have been smoother (gown hung in the closest instead of asking me change, etc)

None of that impacted the way I felt about the medical treatment however. I was clear that I wanted a natural look, I didn’t want to use chemicals or filler, and am focused on regenerative therapies as opposed to Rejuran (they have this as well of course). Dr. Park weighed all of this and proposed a plan.

WHAT I HAD DONE
Full-face PRP
Under-eye PRP
Eye Thermage
RF microneedling
Botox
I had Sofwave about a month earlier, so I specifically didn’t want another full-face tightening treatment. We kept the Thermage to the eye area.
Also IV therapy drip during treatments and hyperbaric chamber 30mins.

The standout for me was the PRP.
Dr. Park was extremely thorough and treated different depths/areas using multiple techniques rather than just injecting PRP superficially across my face. There were injections, microinjections and deeper placement depending on the area, followed by ultrasound as part of the protocol.
It was A LOT.
By the time we got to Botox at the very end, I had been pricked so many times and my face was so red that I genuinely thought I might not make it through another needle 😂.

Dr. Park walked me through every procedure as they started, was very thorough, and answered my 1million questions throughout. She was honestly a great doctor. This made me more comfortable as we layered treatments, which is something I’ve not done before.

They did a cryo facial and masks afterwards, and somehow by the time I walked out I actually looked relatively normal. I flew about 8 hours later and while It’s slightly noticeable at (day 2) I’m able to join work calls today with no worries.

I’m slightly questioning my hyperbaric session because the oxygen mask seemed to be wonky on only one side, so I wouldn’t personally factor that into the value of the treatment. Interesting experience though.

What I really liked about The Garden was that they seem interested in combining aesthetic treatments with internal/regenerative health rather than treating the face completely in isolation.

The treatment rooms are also private, with big comfortable beds and nice bedding, which matters more than you think when you’re spending HOURS getting things done to your face.

There’s also a very good Korean pharmacy directly downstairs, so you can pick up anything you need afterwards.

PRICING / UPSELLING

I paid around $3,200 USD at The Garden for my full treatment plan.
Also a practical tip: ask for a weekday discount. Lots of clinics offer this actually, and it can make a meaningful difference on a multi-treatment day.

Pricing is on the higher end for Korea. Personally, I’m fine with that when it comes to my face.
The actual consultation with the doctor didn’t feel like an upsell at all. The separate pricing consultation can be more sales-y.
My advice would just be: take your time.
You don’t need to decide immediately because someone has put a package in front of you. I was literally checking things on ChatGPT while I was there to sanity-check whether the proposed combinations/doses/pricing made sense. I asked questions and Dr. Park (internal med who did the final treatment plan/pricing) helped walk me through the cheaper options and what the difference would be. We started close to $7K and landed at $4K for the final plan and I’m happy with the treatments.

A NOTE ON DERMATOLOGISTS IN KOREA
This was probably the biggest thing I learned while researching clinics. A Korean aesthetic/skin clinic is not automatically being run by a board-certified dermatologist.
There are many doctors practicing aesthetic medicine who are not dermatologists, and there are obviously very good aesthetic doctors who aren’t dermatologists. But personally, I’m conservative about who touches my face.

Your face has nerves, blood vessels, fat compartments, etc., and once we’re talking about injections, RF devices and combining multiple treatments, I want someone who understands the anatomy extremely well and can also deal with a complication if something goes wrong.
This is personal preference - I don’t use non- derm doctors in my home country for my routine Botox and laser treatments.
So for me, paying more for a dermatologist-led clinic in Seoul was an easy decision. Having two doctors onsite made me feel really secure.

OVERALL
I would highly recommend The Garden based on my experience so far.

It’s newer and still has some logistical kinks to work out, but those were minor compared with how comfortable I felt with Dr. Park(s)and the medical team.

I never felt like they were trying to throw every device in the clinic at my face. In fact, because I’d recently had Sofwave, we specifically avoided doing full-face Thermage and only treated my eyes.

Obviously I can’t review the RESULTS properly yet, but I’ll come back and update this in about three months once everything has had enough time to actually work.

If anyone is planning a Seoul treatment trip, happy to share more about pricing, the consultation, or what I’d do differently next time.

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u/moodeng57920 — 10 days ago

ultherapy didn’t give me the sesults I expected, what should I take next?

hi, I’m a 39 y.o woman. about 5 months ago, I had ultherapy done with 300 shots on my lower face, especially around my jawline. the doctor said the full results would show around 6 months, but now that I’m almost at the 5-month mark, I honestly don’t feel like the results are as significant as I expected. there are still some areas that I feel could be improved.

then this september, I’m traveling to korea and planning to get another treatment focused on improving my jawline. I’ve been eyeing gowa clinic for a while, already consulted with them through whatsApp, and I’m pretty much ready to book. the problem is, I’m not sure what treatment I should go for next.

Should I do ultherapy again and get more shots this time, or would it be better if I add some filler? a few of my friends had filler done on the same area, and from what I’ve seen, their results seemed much more noticeable and immediate. I’m also wondering if my skin just isn’t very elastic, or if 300 shots simply wasn’t enough to get the full benefit?

For anyone who’s had ultherapy before, do you think my results could still improve around the 6-month mark, or does it sound like I might have needed more shots from the beginning?

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u/Just3Goblins — 9 days ago

Turning mid-30s and my skin just isn't responding like it used to — is it actually worth going to get a consultation, or am I overthinking this?

I've noticed a real shift over the past year or two. In my 20s I could get away with basically doing nothing, bad sleep, skipping sunscreen half the time, whatever, and my skin would bounce back within a few days. That's just not happening anymore. Texture feels different, elasticity feels different, and things that used to fade on their own like redness or small breakouts just linger now.

Right now I'm doing a pretty consistent daily routine, cleanser, moisturizer, SPF, the basics, and honestly I don't think I'm doing anything wrong. It just doesn't feel like enough anymore for where my skin is at.

I keep seeing posts about people getting things like Ulthera, Rejuran, skin boosters and so on, and I genuinely can't tell if that's something I actually need at this stage, or if it's more marketing driven than people admit. The price tags aren't small, and I don't want to spend money just because it feels like the thing to do once you hit a certain age.

Has anyone here actually gone in for a consultation around this age, just to see what a dermatologist would even recommend, without necessarily committing to anything expensive right away? Did it feel like it gave you real direction, or did you feel pushed into something you didn't need?

Trying to figure out if this is a just go find out situation, or if a solid routine is genuinely still enough for a while longer. Curious what others in their mid-30s and up have actually done, not just what they've read.

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u/Jazzlike-Border2815 — 10 days ago

Dark circles+slight eye-bags

I've been lowkey bothered by my dark circles and uneven under-eye area, but I'm not sure if it's actually bad enough to consider surgery yet. Do you think this looks like something under-eye surgery could help with, or should I wait until it gets more noticeable? Curious to hear from anyone who's had a similar issue.

u/TerryFalwas — 9 days ago

If you were getting a premium RF treatment in Busan, which would you choose — Thermage, Density, or XERF?

Genuinely curious what people think. All three are high-end RF options you see at clinics here, but they have pretty different vibes in terms of downtime, results timeline, and price point.

Which would you pick and why? Or if you’ve actually done one, how was it?

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u/toricat223 — 10 days ago

still searching for the right skin clinic in seoul

i have been living in seoul for a while now but finding a decent skin clinic still feels like a hassle. my main issues are widening pores and just overall dull skin tone that makes me look tired all the time. there are so many options in gangnam alone but it is hard to tell which places actually know what they are doing and which ones are just trying to push expensive packages. i really wanted a place where a proper dermatologist actually looks at my skin before suggesting anything dramatic.

i came across nain skin clinic gangnam while searching online for options in the area so i decided to stop by for a consult. they make you do a 3d skin scan before you even talk to the doctor which was kinda interesting i guess as it showed things i could not see in the mirror. the dermatologist there seems to handle the whole consultation directly in english and did not really pressure me into getting anything immediately. they discussed some routine stuff like thermage and juvelook to help with texture over time.

the clinic itself was okay though it did get quite crowded when i went which made the waiting area feel tight. they seem to have promotions for things like ultherapy prime and laser hair removal pretty often if you are looking for that sort of thing. it is located right in gangnam so getting there is simple enough. the doctor seemed knowledgeable and the fact that they do not just pass you off to a consultant was a decent change from other places i have tried.

i am still looking around a bit more before committing to a full treatment plan anywhere. but if you are stuck looking for a place in gangnam with english speaking doctors and proper skin analysis nain skin clinic might be worth looking into as one of your options. just be prepared that it might be busy depending on when you visit. let me know if you guys have any other suggestions for decent dermatologists around.

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u/UsedHelicopter1608 — 9 days ago

Anyone had Trilift in Incheon

I’m heading to Korea at the end of August and was wondering if anyone has had Trilift done, or any other body sculpting/toning treatments. If so, how were your results and who do you recommend?

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u/Deep_Internal_1799 — 9 days ago

Clinic recs for scalp exosomes in Seoul

Hello! Heading to Seoul soon and trying to find a good medical clinic for scalp exosome micro-injections (specifically looking for pure exosome formulas like ASCE+, not stem cells) for hair thinning, either mesotherapy or microneedling.

It seems like most English clinic menus focus on face and body treatments, so it's hard to tell which locations offer scalp mesotherapy without contacting them all directly.

Has anyone had a good experience with a clinic in Gangnam or surrounding areas for this? Looking for somewhere with transparent pricing that is foreigner friendly. Thanks in advance!

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u/CricketCertain — 10 days ago