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Treatments in Apgujeong, A to Z

How each treatment works, who it suits, downtime, risks and typical KRW price at clinics around Apgujeong, Sinsa and Cheongdam. Grouped by specialty.

Dermatology

  • Acne Scar Treatment 여드름 흉터 치료 : Combination plans of subcision, TCA CROSS, fractional laser, RF microneedling and boosters to improve rolling, boxcar and icepick scars.
  • Acne Treatment 여드름 치료 : Medical acne care with extraction, peels, light or laser therapy and prescription medication, planned by a dermatologist.
  • Aqua Peel 아쿠아필 : A suction-based facial that flushes pores with exfoliating and hydrating solutions to clear sebum, blackheads and dead skin.
  • Botox (Wrinkle Toxin) 보톡스 : Botulinum toxin injections that relax the muscles behind forehead, frown and crow's feet lines, with effects lasting about 3 to 4 months.
  • CO2 Fractional Laser CO2 프락셔널 레이저 : Ablative 10,600 nm laser that removes tiny columns of skin to rebuild deep acne scars, wrinkles and rough texture.
  • Chanel Injection (NCTF 135HA) 샤넬주사 : Korean nickname for Fillmed's NCTF 135HA, a skin booster combining hyaluronic acid with vitamins, amino acids and minerals for brightness.
  • Chemical Peel 필링 : Acid solutions applied by a clinic to remove dead skin and target acne, pores, dull tone or pigment, from light lunchtime peels to deeper peels.
  • Density Lifting 덴서티 리프팅 : Korean 6.78 MHz radiofrequency device by Jeisys Medical that offers monopolar and bipolar modes for face tightening.
  • Dermal Filler (Hyaluronic Acid) 필러 : Hyaluronic acid gel injected to add volume to cheeks, chin, forehead and smile lines, priced per cc and reversible with hyaluronidase.
  • Excel V 엑셀V : Cutera vascular laser that pairs 532 nm and 1064 nm wavelengths to treat redness, broken capillaries and brown spots.
  • Exosome Therapy 엑소좀 : An exosome solution applied to the skin right after microneedling or laser to calm redness and support recovery, sold as an add-on or stand-alone care.
  • Fat-dissolving Injection 윤곽주사 : Injections that break down small pockets of fat such as a double chin or jowls, usually requiring several sessions a few weeks apart.
  • Fraxel 프락셀 : Non-ablative fractional laser from Solta Medical that resurfaces pores, scars, fine lines and sun damage with a few days of peeling.
  • Glass Skin Facial Package 물광 피부관리 : A clinic package that combines cleansing, ultrasound or LED care and a hydration booster to give the clear, dewy 'glass skin' look.
  • IPL Photofacial IPL : Broadband intense pulsed light treatment for sun spots, freckles, diffuse redness and uneven tone over a short course.
  • InMode Forma 인모드 리프팅 : Bipolar radiofrequency tightening from InMode, often paired with the FX handpiece to reduce small fat pockets on the lower face.
  • Jaw Botox (Masseter) 사각턱 보톡스 : Toxin injected into the masseter muscle to slim a wide lower face and reduce clenching, with slimming visible from about 4 weeks.
  • Juvelook 쥬베룩 : A Korean collagen-stimulating skin booster combining PDLLA microparticles and hyaluronic acid, used for pores, texture and shallow acne scars.
  • Juvelook Volume 쥬베룩 볼륨 : A higher-concentration PDLLA collagen stimulator from VaiM Global that builds gradual volume in hollow areas over several months.
  • LDM Water-drop Lifting LDM 물방울 리프팅 : A non-heating dual-frequency ultrasound treatment that calms, hydrates and soothes the skin, often added after lasers or peels.
  • Laser Genesis 제네시스 : Gentle 1064 nm Nd:YAG technique by Cutera that warms the dermis to calm redness, refine pores and brighten skin.
  • Laser Hair Removal 레이저 제모 : Diode or alexandrite laser hair reduction for face and body, priced per area, with 5-8 sessions for lasting results.
  • Laser Toning 레이저토닝 : Low-fluence Q-switched Nd:YAG laser passed over the face to fade melasma and brighten tone, repeated weekly or biweekly.
  • Lip Filler 입술 필러 : Soft hyaluronic acid filler injected into the lips to add volume, shape the cupid's bow or lift down-turned corners.
  • Melasma Treatment 기미 치료 : Multi-step melasma care with low-energy toning, RF microneedling, oral tranexamic acid and strict sun protection.
  • Mole Removal 점빼기 : Quick CO2 laser removal of small benign moles and spots, priced per mole, with healing patches for about a week.
  • Nose Filler (Non-surgical Rhinoplasty) 코 필러 : Firm hyaluronic acid filler placed along the nasal bridge and tip to raise a low nose or smooth a bump, without surgery.
  • Oligio 올리지오 : Korean monopolar radiofrequency tightening device, a lower-cost alternative to Thermage for crepey skin and mild laxity.
  • Onda Lifting 온다 리프팅 : Microwave-based treatment by DEKA that heats fat and deep skin to slim the lower face and tighten lax skin with little discomfort.
  • Pico Toning 피코토닝 : Low-energy picosecond laser passes over the whole face to lighten melasma, brighten dull skin and even out tone over a course.
  • PicoSure 피코슈어 : Cynosure 755 nm picosecond laser for freckles, sun spots and tattoos, plus Focus lens treatments for texture and fine scars.
  • Potenza 포텐자 : Cynosure RF microneedling with monopolar and bipolar modes, used for enlarged pores, acne scars, texture and active acne.
  • Profhilo 프로파일로 : IBSA's high-concentration hybrid hyaluronic acid injected at five points per side of the face to improve skin laxity and hydration.
  • Radiesse (CaHA) 레디어스 : A calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) filler by Merz that gives instant structure and stimulates collagen, lasting about 12 to 18 months.
  • Rejuran Healer 리쥬란 힐러 : A polynucleotide (PN) skin booster made from salmon DNA that is injected across the face to improve skin thickness, texture and fine lines.
  • Rejuran i (Eye Rejuran) 아이 리쥬란 : A lower-viscosity polynucleotide skin booster from the Rejuran line, made for thin skin and fine lines around the eyes.
  • Rosacea Treatment 주사 치료 : Combined care for rosacea and flushing with vascular lasers, IPL, RF microneedling and topical or oral medication.
  • Sculptra (PLLA) 스컬트라 : Galderma's poly-L-lactic acid injectable that stimulates collagen to restore facial volume gradually over several months.
  • Shurink Universe 슈링크 유니버스 : Affordable Korean HIFU lift from Classys, used for jawline, double chin and cheek contouring with sessions every few months.
  • Skin Booster (HA Water-glow Injection) 물광주사 : Micro-injections of hyaluronic acid and other boosters into the skin for hydration and glow, often called mulgwang (water-glow) shots.
  • Skin Botox (Micro Botox) 스킨보톡스 : Diluted botulinum toxin injected in tiny droplets into the skin to reduce oiliness, pore size and fine crepey lines across the face or neck.
  • Stem Cell Culture Facial 줄기세포 배양액 관리 : A facial that applies stem cell culture media (conditioned media) after microneedling to support skin recovery; it does not contain live stem cells.
  • Sylfirm X 실펌X : Korean RF microneedling device with pulsed and continuous wave modes, used for melasma, redness, enlarged pores and acne scars.
  • Tattoo Removal 문신 제거 : Picosecond and Q-switched laser sessions that break tattoo ink into particles the body clears over months.
  • Thermage FLX 써마지 FLX : Single-session monopolar radiofrequency treatment that heats the deep dermis to tighten loose skin on the face, jawline and neck.
  • Thermage FLX Eye 써마지 아이 : Radiofrequency treatment with a small eye tip that tightens crepey upper and lower eyelid skin without incisions.
  • Thread Lift (PDO Threads) 실리프팅 : Dissolvable PDO threads with small barbs placed under the skin to lift sagging cheeks and jowls, with results that last around a year.
  • Titanium Lifting 티타늄 리프팅 : Low-pain tightening that uses the three-wavelength Soprano Titanium diode laser to heat the dermis and contour the jawline.
  • Trapezius Botox (Shoulder Botox) 승모근 보톡스 : Botulinum toxin injected into the upper trapezius to reduce bulky shoulder muscles, lengthen the neck line and ease shoulder tension.
  • Ultherapy 울쎄라 : Micro-focused ultrasound with live imaging that heats the SMAS and deep dermis to lift the brow, jawline and under-chin.
  • Ultherapy Prime 울쎄라피 프라임 : The newer Merz Ultherapy platform with upgraded ultrasound imaging, used for jawline, brow and under-chin lifting in one visit.
  • Under-eye Filler (Tear Trough) 눈밑 필러 : A soft hyaluronic acid filler placed in the tear trough to smooth hollows and shadows that make the eyes look tired.
  • V-beam 브이빔 : 595 nm pulsed dye laser by Candela for rosacea, broken capillaries, red acne marks and red scars.
  • Volnewmer 볼뉴머 : Classys monopolar RF device with continuous water cooling, used for tightening crepey skin and soft jaw laxity with good comfort.
  • Xerf 세르프 : Dual-frequency monopolar RF from Lutronic that tightens the dermis at 6.78 MHz and reaches the fat layer at 2 MHz.

Plastic Surgery

  • Abdominal Liposuction (360 Lipo) 복부 지방흡입 : Fat removal from the upper and lower abdomen, often extended to the flanks and lower back for a slimmer waist all around.
  • Alar Reduction (Nostril Narrowing) 콧볼축소 : A short procedure that narrows wide or flaring nostrils by removing a small wedge of skin at the base of the nose.
  • Arm Liposuction 팔뚝 지방흡입 : Fat removal from the back and outer upper arms, often including the underarm and bra-line area, through small elbow and armpit incisions.
  • Breast Augmentation 가슴성형 : Breast enlargement using silicone gel implants, placed through the armpit, breast fold or areola, under the muscle or gland.
  • Breast Lift (Mastopexy) 가슴거상 : Surgery that raises and reshapes sagging breasts and repositions the nipple higher, sometimes adding an implant for volume.
  • Breast Reduction 유방축소술 : Removal of excess breast tissue and skin to reduce size and weight, with the nipple moved higher at the same time.
  • Brow Lift (Forehead Lift) 이마거상 : Raising low or sagging eyebrows and smoothing forehead lines through small incisions hidden in the scalp.
  • Epicanthoplasty (Inner Corner Surgery) 앞트임 : A short procedure that releases the skin fold over the inner eye corner to lengthen the eye and reduce the gap between the eyes.
  • Facelift (SMAS Facelift) 안면거상 : Surgical lifting of the deep facial layer and skin to correct sagging cheeks, jowls and neck, with incisions around the ears.
  • Facial Fat Grafting 얼굴 지방이식 : Volume added to hollow areas of the face using your own purified fat, harvested by small-cannula liposuction.
  • Forehead Augmentation 이마성형 : Surgery that gives a flat or sloping forehead a rounder profile, using an implant, bone cement or your own fat.
  • Genioplasty (Chin Surgery) 턱끝성형 : Reshaping the chin by moving the bone itself or adding an implant, to improve projection, length or symmetry.
  • Gynecomastia Surgery 여유증 수술 : Removal of enlarged breast gland and fat in men, combining gland excision and liposuction for a flatter chest.
  • Incisional Double Eyelid Surgery 절개 쌍꺼풀 수술 : A permanent upper eyelid crease made through a full skin incision, with skin and fat trimmed at the same time.
  • Liposuction 지방흡입 : Removal of stubborn fat from body areas through small cannulas, with a compression garment worn for several weeks.
  • Mini Facelift 미니거상 : A shorter-incision lift for early jowls and lower-face sagging, with less downtime than a full facelift.
  • Neck Lift 목거상 : Surgery that tightens the platysma muscle and removes loose neck skin to define the angle between the jaw and neck.
  • Non-Incisional Double Eyelid (Buried Suture) 매몰 쌍꺼풀 : A crease made with fine sutures passed through tiny punctures, with no skin removed and the shortest recovery of any eyelid surgery.
  • Ptosis Correction (Eye Opening Correction) 눈매교정 : Surgery that shortens or tightens the eyelid-lifting muscle so more of the iris shows and the eyes look less tired.
  • Revision Rhinoplasty 코 재수술 : A second or later nose operation to fix implant issues, contracture, asymmetry or breathing problems after previous rhinoplasty.
  • Rhinoplasty 코성형 : Surgery to raise the nasal bridge, refine and project the tip, or both, using implants and the patient's own cartilage.
  • Septoplasty with Rhinoplasty 비중격 코성형 : One operation that corrects a deviated septum for breathing and changes the shape of the nose at the same time.
  • Square Jaw Reduction 사각턱 수술 : Removal of excess bone at the angle of the lower jaw to soften a square face shape, done through incisions inside the mouth.
  • Thigh Liposuction 허벅지 지방흡입 : Removal of fat from the inner, outer, front or back of the thighs, often as a full-circumference package for slimmer legs.
  • Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) 복부성형 : Removal of excess lower abdominal skin and fat with tightening of the abdominal muscles, leaving a low scar across the bikini line.
  • Two-Jaw (Orthognathic) Surgery 양악수술 : Surgery that repositions both upper and lower jaws to correct bite problems, protrusion, long face or asymmetry.
  • Under-Eye Fat Repositioning 눈밑지방재배치 : Lower eyelid surgery that shifts bulging fat into the hollow below it, smoothing bags and dark shadows in one step.
  • Upper Blepharoplasty 상안검 성형 : Removal of loose, overhanging upper lid skin in middle-aged patients, by the crease or just below the brow.
  • V-Line Surgery 브이라인 윤곽수술 : Bone contouring of the lower jaw and chin to create a slimmer, tapered lower face, done through the mouth.
  • Zygoma (Cheekbone) Reduction 광대축소 : Bone surgery that moves wide or projecting cheekbones inward to soften the midface width.

Dental

  • All-on-4 Implants 올온포 임플란트 : Four implants per jaw support a fixed bridge of 10 to 14 teeth. A temporary bridge goes in within days; the final one follows 3 to 6 months later.
  • Braces 치아교정 : Brackets and wires that move teeth over about 18 to 30 months. Needs adjustments every 4 to 6 weeks, so it suits residents more than short-term visitors.
  • Dental Crown 크라운 : A full cap that covers a weakened or root-treated tooth. Zirconia is the common choice in Seoul; many clinics finish in 2 visits or same day with CAD/CAM.
  • Dental Implant 임플란트 : A titanium root placed in the jawbone, left to fuse for 2 to 6 months, then topped with a crown. Most visitors need two trips to Seoul.
  • Gum Contouring 잇몸성형 : Reshaping excess or uneven gum to show more tooth. Laser cases heal in 1 to 2 weeks; cases needing bone removal take longer before veneers.
  • Invisalign Clear Aligners 인비절라인 : Removable clear trays made by Align Technology that move teeth in small steps. Full cases take about 12 to 24 months with check-ups every 6 to 10 weeks.
  • Minimal-Prep Laminate Veneers 미니쉬 라미네이트 : Very thin ceramic laminates bonded with little or no enamel removed. Works for small teeth, gaps and mild shape issues, less so for dark stains.
  • Porcelain Veneers 포세린 라미네이트 : Thin ceramic shells bonded to the front of prepared teeth to change colour, shape or small gaps. Usually two visits about 5 to 10 days apart.
  • Root Canal Treatment 신경치료 : Removes infected nerve tissue from inside a tooth, disinfects the canals and seals them. Usually 2 to 4 visits, then a crown on back teeth.
  • Scaling and Cleaning 스케일링 : Ultrasonic removal of tartar above and just below the gum line, then polishing. About 30 to 40 minutes, no recovery time.
  • Teeth Whitening 치아미백 : Peroxide gel applied at the clinic, usually in 3 cycles of about 15 minutes. Lightens natural teeth by a few shades; crowns and veneers do not change colour.
  • Wisdom Tooth Extraction 사랑니 발치 : Removal of third molars that are decayed, infected or stuck. Simple cases take 10 minutes; impacted lower teeth take longer and swell for 3 to 5 days.

Eye Clinic

  • Cataract Surgery 백내장 수술 : The cloudy natural lens is broken up with ultrasound and replaced with an artificial lens. Day surgery, about 15 to 20 minutes per eye.
  • Dry Eye Treatment 안구건조증 치료 : In-clinic treatments for dry eye from blocked oil glands: IPL, heat and gland expression, plugs and drops. Usually 3 to 4 IPL sessions a few weeks apart.
  • ICL Lens Implant 렌즈삽입술 : A thin collamer lens placed behind the iris and in front of your own lens. For high myopia or thin corneas; it can be removed later if needed.
  • LASEK 라섹 : The surface layer of the cornea is removed and the laser works on the surface, so there is no flap. Recovery is slower: 4 to 5 days with a bandage lens.
  • LASIK 라식 : A thin corneal flap is lifted and an excimer laser reshapes the cornea underneath. Most people see clearly the next day; needs enough corneal thickness.
  • Presbyopia Lens Surgery 노안교정 렌즈 : Swaps the eye's natural lens for a multifocal or extended-depth lens to reduce reading glasses. Same operation as cataract surgery, usually 50 and up.
  • SMILE LASIK 스마일라식 : A femtosecond laser cuts a small disc inside the cornea, removed through a 2 to 4 mm opening. No flap, quick recovery; SMILE Pro uses the faster VisuMax 800.

Women's Health

  • Egg Freezing (Oocyte Cryopreservation) 난자동결 : About 2 weeks of hormone injections, then a 15 to 20 minute retrieval under sedation. Eggs are vitrified and stored for a yearly fee.
  • Gynecologic Checkup 여성 산부인과 검진 : Pap or liquid-based cytology, HPV DNA test, transvaginal ultrasound and optional breast ultrasound and STI panel, usually in one 30 to 60 minute visit.
  • HPV Vaccine (Gardasil 9) 자궁경부암 백신 (가다실9) : Gardasil 9 protects against 9 HPV types linked to cervical, anal and throat cancers and genital warts. Adults need 3 doses over 6 months.
  • IUD Insertion (Mirena, Kyleena, Copper) 자궁내장치 시술 (미레나) : Hormonal (Mirena, Kyleena) or copper IUD fitted in a 10-minute office visit. Lasts 3 to 10 years depending on type. Same-day insertion is often possible.
  • Labiaplasty 소음순 수술 : Reduces or reshapes the inner labia in about 1 hour under local or sedation. Swelling settles over 2 to 6 weeks; no intercourse for about 4 to 6 weeks.
  • Vaginal Rejuvenation (Laser, RF and Surgical) 질 타이트닝 · 질성형 : Energy devices (CO2, Er:YAG, RF) for mild laxity or dryness, or surgical vaginoplasty for laxity after childbirth. Evidence for devices is still limited.

Urology & Men's Health

  • Adult Circumcision 성인 포경수술 : Removal of the foreskin under local anesthesia in 30 to 45 minutes. Stitches dissolve in 2 to 3 weeks; no sex for about 4 to 6 weeks.
  • Erectile Dysfunction Treatment 발기부전 치료 : Assessment, then pills (sildenafil, tadalafil), low-intensity shockwave or penile injections. Most men start with tablets after a short urology visit.
  • Penile Girth Augmentation 남성 확대술 (음경 확대) : Filler or tissue grafts can add girth; length gains are small and surgery carries real risks. Filler is temporary, grafts are long-lasting.
  • Prostate Checkup 전립선 검사 : PSA blood test, urine flow test, symptom score and transrectal ultrasound in one visit, with ultrasound findings on the day and PSA in 1 to 2 days.
  • Vasectomy (No-Scalpel) 정관수술 : Permanent male contraception done in 15 to 20 minutes under local anesthesia. Back to desk work in 1 to 2 days; semen test needed before relying on it.

Orthopedics

  • PRP Joint Injection (Knee) 무릎 PRP 주사 : Your own platelet-rich plasma injected into the knee. Approved in Korea as new medical technology for mid-stage osteoarthritis. Usually 1 to 3 shots.
  • Spinal Injection (Nerve Block) 척추 신경차단술 : Image-guided injection of local anesthetic and steroid near an irritated spinal nerve. Takes about 15 minutes; relief from days to several months.

Rehabilitation & Manual Therapy

  • Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) 체외충격파 치료 : Acoustic pulses aimed at chronic tendon pain such as plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow and calcific shoulder. Usually 3 to 5 weekly sessions of about 10 minutes.
  • Manual Therapy (Dosu Chiryo) 도수치료 : One-on-one hands-on treatment by a physical therapist for neck, back and joint pain. Medical sessions have a fixed KRW 43,850 price since July 2026.

Korean Medicine

  • Acupuncture 침 치료 : Thin sterile needles at selected points, often with electrical stimulation, heat and cupping. A visit takes 20 to 40 minutes.
  • Chuna Therapy 추나요법 : Hands-on spinal and joint manipulation by a Korean medicine doctor, often with acupuncture. Sessions run 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Korean Herbal Diet Program 한방 다이어트 : Monthly herbal medicine (pills or decoctions) to reduce appetite, plus diet coaching. Many formulas contain ephedra, so screening matters.
  • Pharmacopuncture 약침 : Small amounts of purified herbal extract injected at acupuncture points or painful areas. Often added to acupuncture for joint and back pain.

ENT

  • Sleep Apnea Diagnosis and CPAP 수면무호흡 치료 (양압기) : Overnight sleep study (polysomnography) to measure apnea, then CPAP, an oral appliance or surgery depending on severity and anatomy.
  • Snoring Surgery 코골이 수술 : Surgery to open the nose or throat airway: septoplasty, turbinate reduction, radiofrequency palate treatment or UPPP. Choice depends on where blockage occurs.

Internal Medicine

  • Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy 위·대장 내시경 : Sedated camera checks of the stomach and colon, often done the same morning. Polyps can be removed during the colonoscopy.

Health Screening

  • Comprehensive Health Checkup 종합건강검진 : Half-day screening packages with blood tests, ultrasound, CT or MRI, and sedated endoscopy, with a doctor consultation and an English report.

Wellness & IV Therapy

  • Nutrient IV Therapy 영양 수액 주사 : Vitamin and mineral drips such as garlic (fursultiamine), Cinderella (thioctic acid) and glutathione. 20 to 60 minutes; benefits for healthy people are limited.
  • Stem Cell IV (Regulatory Status) 줄기세포 정맥주사 : Since Feb 2025, regenerative treatment is limited to serious, rare or intractable diseases after committee review. Wellness stem cell IV is not approved.

Hair Loss Clinic

  • Hair Loss Treatment 탈모 치료 : Scalp analysis, then finasteride or dutasteride, oral or topical minoxidil, scalp injections and laser. Results take 3 to 6 months.
  • Hair Transplant (FUE and FUT) 모발이식 : Moves follicles from the back of the scalp to thinning areas. A 2,000 to 3,000 graft session takes 5 to 8 hours; final result at 12 to 18 months.
  • Scalp PRP for Hair Loss 두피 PRP : Platelet-rich plasma from your blood injected into thinning scalp areas, usually 3 to 4 sessions a month apart, used alongside medication.

Mental Health

  • Adult ADHD Assessment 성인 ADHD 검사 : Psychiatrist interview, rating scales and computerized attention tests. If diagnosed, treatment usually starts with methylphenidate or atomoxetine.
  • Stress and Anxiety Clinic 스트레스 · 불안 클리닉 : Psychiatrist assessment for anxiety, panic, burnout and insomnia, with medication and short counselling. Therapy in English is limited.