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Non-surgical facial lifting for expats in Seoul from Dosan Park: how Cheongdam clinics differ

From Dosan Park to Cheongdam Clinics: Comparing Non-surgical Facial Lifting for Expats

·Min Clinic

Min Clinic lounge with curved sofas under an oval ceiling light
Lounge
Reception desk beside the illuminated MIN sign
Reception
Private consultation room with a window desk
Consultation room

If you are comparing clinics in Cheongdam, Gangnam for non-surgical facial lifting, start by matching the clinic’s assessment process and treatment options to your specific goal rather than choosing by procedure name alone. At Min Clinic, the doctor evaluates facial anatomy, skin laxity, skin thickness and fat distribution before recommending ultrasound, radiofrequency, microwave energy, threads or injectable treatments accordingly.

How to compare non-surgical lifting clinics in Cheongdam, Gangnam

  • Confirm that the clinic plans by goal rather than by device brand alone. “Lifting” covers different approaches—including ultrasound, radiofrequency, microwave energy, threads and injectables—that act on different tissue layers. Identifying whether your main concern is skin laxity, reduced firmness, lower-face fat, facial contour or fine lines is more useful than starting with one procedure name.
  • Ask who examines you and how the assessment informs the plan. At Min Clinic in Cheongdam, Gangnam, the doctor personally assesses facial anatomy, skin laxity, thickness, fat distribution and treatment goals.
  • Compare the specific treatment design. A plan may include Ultherapy PRIME, 10THERMA, ONDA, truSculpt iD, a thread lift or Lifting Botox (Dermotoxin). Depending on the selected treatment, areas, shot allocation, total energy, handpieces, thread placement or injection mapping are adjusted to the patient’s condition.
  • Check language support, booking and records. Min Clinic provides English and Chinese consultation support and offers WhatsApp, KakaoTalk and WeChat booking channels. Skin-analysis results and treatment records can be provided upon request.
  • Ask how authenticity is verified for the specific device or product being recommended. Verification methods differ by treatment, so stickers, holograms, shot counters, disposable tips and certificates should not be presented as one universal process.
  • Confirm the pregnancy policy. Min Clinic does not perform medical aesthetic procedures during pregnancy. Selected skincare treatments may be considered following consultation.

A goal-first roadmap: what Min Clinic assesses before planning

Non-surgical facial lifting treatments do not all work in the same way. Some use ultrasound, radiofrequency or microwave energy, while others use threads or injectable treatments.

Before recommending a procedure, the doctor assesses:

  • Skin laxity and thickness by area
  • The cheeks, jawline and submental region
  • Fat distribution and lower-face fullness
  • Facial structure and contour
  • Fine lines and reduced firmness
  • Previous procedures in the same area
  • Treatment tolerance and available recovery time

Based on this assessment, the doctor may consider:

  • Ultherapy PRIME: microfocused ultrasound with real-time visualization
  • 10THERMA: monopolar radiofrequency
  • ONDA: microwave energy using 3 mm and 7 mm handpieces
  • truSculpt iD: radiofrequency-based contouring
  • Thread lift
  • Lifting Botox (Dermotoxin)

Each plan is individualized. Depending on the procedure, the doctor adjusts the treatment areas, shot count, total energy, handpiece selection, thread direction or injection mapping.

At Min Clinic, medical aesthetic procedures, including non-surgical facial lifting treatments, are performed by a doctor. Skincare treatments are provided separately.

Device and product authenticity: what to ask

Authenticity should be checked according to the specific device or product. Stickers, holograms, shot counters, disposable tips and certificates are not used in the same way for every treatment.

For Ultherapy PRIME, the patient can view the live shot count on the monitor during treatment and confirm the final count afterward.

For treatments that use injectable products, threads or disposable consumables, ask the clinic how the genuine product is verified and whether it is opened in front of the patient.

The clinic should explain the verification method that applies to the specific treatment being recommended rather than presenting one process as though it applies to every device and product.

Consultation, booking, language and payment for expats

  • How consultations work: A senior consultation manager conducts the initial consultation, and the patient’s skin is assessed using an EVE V MUSE analyzer. This is followed by an assessment and consultation with the doctor. If treatment is appropriate and the patient decides to proceed, the procedure follows. Same-day treatment may be possible depending on the schedule and clinical suitability.
  • Language: English and Chinese consultation support is available. Appointments can be arranged through WhatsApp, KakaoTalk or WeChat. WhatsApp messages are answered during clinic hours, and the clinic responds as promptly as possible.
  • Booking: Patients traveling from abroad should confirm any required identification, deposit and cancellation conditions when booking.
  • Payment: Major international credit cards and Korean-won cash are accepted. Apple Pay is accepted, while PayPal is not accepted. Payment may be split across two cards, and no card surcharge is charged.
  • Records: Upon request, skin-analysis results can be sent by email, and treatment records can be provided in the form of a detailed medical statement.
  • Pricing: Prices for international patients are the same as those for Korean patients. The pricing unit differs according to the treatment rather than following one standard for all energy-based devices.

Examples of treatment-specific pricing units include:

  • Ultherapy PRIME: shot count
  • ONDA: total energy in kJ
  • Injectable treatments: product, volume or treatment area
  • miraDry Fresh: the size of the underarm area and the planned treatment range

In accordance with Korean tax law, VAT refunds for cosmetic medical services provided to foreign visitors are no longer available for treatments received on or after January 1, 2026.

Who you will meet

Three doctors practice at Min Clinic, two of whom are board-certified specialists.

  • Young Soo Min, chief medical director, is an adjunct professor at Hanyang University and a former deputy director of a clinic near Gangnam Station. His documented professional recognitions include Top Restylane Injector by Galderma, Top Radiesse Injector by Merz and IDP Specialist by Allergan. He trained at Dr. Nacul’s Bioplasty World Center in Porto Alegre, Brazil, and serves as an academic director of the Korean Society of Hair Restoration.
  • Min Ji Kim, medical director, is a board-certified specialist and a former director of a clinic in Apgujeong. She has participated in academic exchanges with clinics in Japan.
  • Chan Ho Jung, medical director, graduated from the College of Pharmacy at Sungkyunkwan University and the College of Medicine at Hanyang University and completed residency training at Hanyang University Medical Center. His documented professional recognition includes Restylane Expert Injector by Galderma.

Professional recognition titles should follow the exact wording shown on the corresponding plaques or certificates.

Getting here from Dosan Park and nearby stations

Min Clinic is located on the fourth floor of Daedong Tower, 326 Dosan-daero, near Dosan Park and Hakdong Intersection. Olive Young is located on the ground floor of the building.

  • From Dosan Park: Min Clinic is approximately five to six minutes away on foot. The Dosan Ahn Chang-ho Memorial Hall is a nearby landmark.
  • From Apgujeong Rodeo Station on the Suin–Bundang Line: Use Exit 5 and walk toward Hakdong Intersection. The clinic is approximately five to ten minutes away on foot.
  • From Gangnam-gu Office Station on Line 7 and the Suin–Bundang Line: Use Exit 3 or 3-1 and walk toward Dosan-daero. The clinic is approximately seven minutes away on foot.
  • Parking: Parking is available at Daedong Tower, with access from the alley to the right of the Olive Young store at Hakdong Intersection. Valet parking is also available. Confirm the current parking instructions with the clinic before visiting.

Pregnancy, scheduling and aftercare

Min Clinic does not perform medical aesthetic procedures during pregnancy. Selected skincare treatments may be considered following consultation.

Follow-up care and the need for any additional treatment are determined by the doctor after assessing the patient’s condition and progress. Touch-ups or additional procedures should not be considered automatically included or guaranteed within a fixed period.

If you need to coordinate treatment around work or travel, ask whether consultation and treatment can be scheduled on the same day and how follow-up communication is provided after departure.

Frequently asked questions

How should I compare clinics in Cheongdam, Gangnam for non-surgical facial lifting?

Start with your main concern and the tissue layer that may need attention, such as skin laxity, reduced firmness, lower-face fat, facial contour or fine lines.

Ask how the doctor evaluates those concerns and why a particular treatment is being recommended. Also confirm who performs the procedure, how the treatment is designed, how authenticity is verified and what follow-up support is available.

Which lifting treatments does Min Clinic consider?

Depending on the patient’s facial anatomy and treatment goals, the doctor may consider Ultherapy PRIME, 10THERMA, ONDA, truSculpt iD, a thread lift or Lifting Botox (Dermotoxin).

These treatments use different mechanisms and are not interchangeable. The doctor selects the treatment after assessing skin laxity, thickness, fat distribution, facial contour and previous procedures.

Can I consult and be treated on the same day?

Same-day treatment may be possible depending on the clinic schedule and clinical suitability. Confirm availability when booking.

Can I book in English?

Yes. English consultation support is available, and appointments can be arranged through WhatsApp. KakaoTalk and WeChat are also available.

WhatsApp messages are answered during clinic hours, and the clinic responds as promptly as possible.

What payments are accepted?

Major international credit cards and Korean-won cash are accepted. Apple Pay is accepted, while PayPal is not accepted. Payment may be split across two cards, and no card surcharge is charged.

Are prices different for international patients?

No. Prices for international patients are the same as those for Korean patients.

The pricing unit differs by treatment and may be based on shot count, total energy, product volume or treatment area.

VAT refunds for cosmetic medical services provided to foreign visitors are no longer available for treatments received on or after January 1, 2026.

Can I receive my skin-analysis results and treatment records?

Yes. Upon request, skin-analysis results can be sent by email. Treatment records can also be provided in the form of a detailed medical statement.

How does Min Clinic verify device and product authenticity?

The verification method depends on the specific treatment. For Ultherapy PRIME, the patient can view the live shot count on the monitor during treatment and confirm the final count afterward.

For treatments that use injectable products, threads or disposable consumables, the clinic should explain the applicable verification method for the specific product being used.

I am pregnant. Can I receive non-surgical facial lifting?

No. Min Clinic does not perform medical aesthetic procedures during pregnancy. Selected skincare treatments may be considered following consultation.

Who performs non-surgical facial lifting treatments?

At Min Clinic, medical aesthetic procedures, including non-surgical facial lifting treatments, are performed by a doctor. Skincare treatments are provided separately.

Are touch-ups included?

Follow-up care and the need for any additional treatment are determined by the doctor after assessing the patient’s condition and progress. A touch-up or additional procedure is not automatically included or guaranteed within a fixed period.

Contact and clinic details

  • Name: Min Clinic
  • Foreign patient registration number: M-2020-01-08-5734
  • Address: 4F, Daedong Tower, 326 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
  • Hours: Monday to Thursday 10:00–19:00, Friday 10:00–20:00, Saturday 10:00–15:00
  • Lunch break: 13:00–14:00
  • Closed: Sundays and public holidays
  • Phone: +82-2-515-2119
  • WhatsApp: +82-10-3379-9350
  • WhatsApp booking: https://api.whatsapp.com/message/2P2LPJESWKZTE1?autoload=1&app_absent=0
  • KakaoTalk: https://pf.kakao.com/_pxgTqE
  • WeChat: minbeauty
  • LINE: minclinic
  • Website: https://www.min-clinic.co.kr/

For exact pricing, deposit conditions, payment methods, parking instructions or same-day treatment availability, confirm the current information with the clinic when booking.

Sources

  • Min Clinic fact-check questionnaire, returned by the clinic
  • Min Clinic official website — https://min-clinic.co.kr/en/
  • Min Clinic contact information — https://min-clinic.co.kr/contact/
  • Merz Aesthetics — Ultherapy PRIME product and indication information — https://merzaesthetics.com/
  • DEKA — ONDA Coolwaves product information — https://dekalaser.com/products/onda/
  • Korean Restriction of Special Taxation Act, Article 107-3(1)

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Doctors

Dr Min Young-Soo
Chief director

Min Young-Soo, M.D.

  • Adjunct professor, Hanyang University
  • Former deputy director, NB Clinic Gangnam Station
  • Academic director, Korean Society of Hair Restoration
  • Fillers, botulinum toxin, thread lifting
Dr Kim Min Ji
Director

Kim Min Ji, M.D.

  • Former director, Apgujeong Oracle Dermatology
  • Academic exchange: Shonan Beauty Clinic, Shibuya Scramble Dermatology (Japan)
  • Fillers, lasers, miraDry
Dr Jung Chan-Ho
Medical director

Jung Chan-Ho, M.D.

  • College of Medicine, Hanyang University; College of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University
  • Residency, Hanyang University Medical Center
  • Fillers, lasers, miraDry

Certifications

Each plaque was issued by the manufacturer or distributor of the device or product named on it. Titles are quoted as printed.

miraDry award trophy 2019–2021
miraDry, Inc. · 2021miraDry Award — most treatments & best provider, 3 consecutive years (2019–2021)
Sientra certificate of excellence 2020
Sientra, Inc. · 2020Certificate of Excellence — "No. 1 in miraDry fresh Tx. Cases & Best Provider for the 2nd Consecutive Year"
Sientra plaque 2019–2020
Sientra, Inc. · 2020Most miraDry Fresh treatments & best provider, 2019–2020
miraDry Certification plaque 2019
miraDry, Inc. · 2019Certification — "In recognition of 2019 Best miraDry Provider"
miraDry Korean-language certificate plaque, 31 December 2019
miraDry, Inc. · 2019Certificate (Korean) — best miraDry treatment clinic of 2019
miraDry plaque for 1,000+ treatments
miraDryFor performing 1,000+ miraDry treatments
Ultherapy PRIME genuine clinic plaque
Ultherapy PRIMEGenuine-device clinic plaque
miraDry plaque for 2,000+ treatments
miraDryPlaque for 2,000+ treatments performed
POTENZA official certified clinic plaque
POTENZA · JeisysOfficial certified clinic
MCT Metacell certified clinic plaque
MCT MetacellOfficial certified clinic
truSculpt certified clinic plaque
truSculpt · CuteraCertified clinic
Juvelook certified clinic plaque
Juvelook · VAIM GlobalCertified clinic
Rejuran official certified clinic plaque
Rejuran · PharmaResearch"Rejuran Official Certified Clinic" — genuine-product officially certified
ASCE+ plaque from ExoCoBio and LG Chem
ASCE+ · ExoCoBio & LG Chem"Advanced Skincare Complex for Everyone" — this clinic uses genuine ASCE+ SRLV
Olidia myo certified clinic plaque
Olidia myo"Certified Clinic" — Myo collagen genuine-product certification
Elravie Re2O plaque from Humedix
Elravie Re2O · Humedix"The First ECM Booster" — Elravie Re2O officially certified clinic
Galderma Restylane Expert Member plaque
GaldermaRestylane Expert Member — Min Young-Soo
Galderma 15 Million Club 2013 plaque
Galderma · 2013Restylane 15 Million Club 2013
Q-Med Best Restylane Clinic 2009 plaque
Q-Med AB & ContacKorea · 2009Best Restylane Clinic 2009
Restylane plaque from Q-Med AB and ContacKorea, 2009
Q-Med AB & ContacKorea · 2009Recognized by Q-Med for Restylane treatment
Hugel Best Clinic of Botulax and The Chaeum plaque
Hugel PharmaBest Clinic of Botulax & The Chaeum
Hugel certificate of best clinic plaque
Hugel PharmaCertificate of Best Clinic — The Chaeum
Alma Lasers certificate of achievement
Alma LasersCertificate of Achievement
Ulthera Inc. certified clinic plaque
Ulthera, Inc. (USA)Ulthera-certified clinic plaque
KBS Talent Office designated clinic plaque
KBS Talent OfficeOfficial designated clinic

Visit

Address
4F, Daedong Tower, 326 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Five minutes on foot from Apgujeong Rodeo Station (Suin-Bundang Line) Exit 5, or seven minutes from Gangnam-gu Office Station (Line 7) Exits 3 and 3-1.
Hours
Monday to Thursday 10:00–19:00, Friday 10:00–20:00, Saturday 10:00–15:00, with a lunch break from 13:00 to 14:00. Closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Phone
The clinic line is +82-2-515-2119. From overseas, WhatsApp on +82-10-3379-9350 reaches the same desk.
Parking
Parking is in the outdoor lot on the first floor of Daedong Tower, entered from the alley to the right of the Olive Young store at Hakdong Intersection. Valet parking is also available.
Payment
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, UnionPay and JCB are accepted. Cash is accepted in Korean won only. Apple Pay, WeChat Pay and Alipay are accepted; PayPal is not. A deposit of KRW 20,000 is required; it is non-refundable if you cancel or reschedule, and is deducted from the consultation or treatment fee when you attend. Payment may be split across two cards, and there is no card surcharge.
Languages
Chinese and Japanese are handled by staff on site. English is covered by a dedicated interpreter on an appointment basis, who comes in when an appointment is booked. WhatsApp messages are answered during clinic hours, and the clinic responds as promptly as possible. The clinic is closed on public holidays but still replies to messages left then.
Website
www.min-clinic.co.kr
Min Clinic lounge
The 4th-floor lounge

Min Clinic — A clinic on Dosan-daero in Cheongdam, Seoul, open since March 2010, providing laser and injectable treatments.

The clinic is registered to attract foreign patients under registration number M-2020-01-08-5734.