Non-surgical facial lifting in your 40s from Samseong Station: how Cheongdam clinics differ

How to compare Cheongdam clinics when firmness is your main concern in your 40s

If your main issue is elasticity and early jowling rather than a one-time “big change,” compare by goal first, because non-surgical lifting is not one procedure and different methods act on different layers. 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 choosing a procedure, it is important to identify whether the main concern is skin laxity, loss of firmness, lower-face fat, facial contour or fine lines. Coming from Samseong Station with a limited time between meetings at COEX, this will focus on your long term goals to shortlist clinics that can support a long-term treatment plan over time rather than just a single session.

Ask how the clinic distinguishes between skin laxity and volume or fat issues in the lower face.
Ask which layer each recommended approach targets and how they will be sequenced across visits.
Ask how they tailor the treatment to your facial structure and specific concerns or thread vectors for your unique facial anatomy.

At Min Clinic in Cheongdam, Gangnam, the doctor personally assesses the patient’s facial anatomy, skin laxity, fat distribution and treatment goals before recommending a non-surgical facial lifting treatment. Depending on the patient’s concerns, the plan may include Ultherapy PRIME, 10THERMA, ONDA, truSculpt iD, a thread lift or Lifting Botox (Dermotoxin). The treatment areas, shot allocation, energy settings, handpieces, thread placement or injection plan are customized for each patient.

What to verify before you book from COEX: devices, authenticity, and who treats you

If you are comparing clinics while still at COEX, confirm that genuine devices and products are used and who will perform your procedure. “Lifting” is a label that covers ultrasound, radiofrequency and microwave energy-based options, along with threads and injectables, and each behaves differently; verifying the actual device and its intended use for your goals helps you avoid mismatches.

Device and product authenticity: look for clinics that open genuine products in front of you and display certificates in the clinic.
Indications and scope: ask for the device’s cleared or announced indication context in simple terms; for reference, Merz Aesthetics has publicly announced Ultherapy PRIME indication updates for certain body areas, and device makers provide product pages you can read before your consultation.
Who treats you: at Min Clinic, medical aesthetic procedures are performed by a doctor, while skincare treatments are provided separately.
Interpreter support: if you will come from Samseong Station with an international colleague, English consultations are run by the senior consultation manager together with an interpreter when booked in advance.

Pricing logic to compare fairly when planning maintenance

If you are comparing for sustained firmness rather than a one-off, ask how pricing scales with the plan elements that actually matter for the modality you’ll receive. What a price is based on differs by treatment: injected volume for fillers; the sum of the treated facial areas for botulinum toxin, or injected volume on the body; shot count for Ultherapy PRIME; kilojoules (kJ) for ONDA; tip type and treatment area for POTENZA; and underarm size and the planned treatment range for miraDry Fresh. All listed prices exclude VAT. Anesthetic cream is included. Follow-up care and the need for any additional treatment are determined by the doctor after assessing the patient’s condition and progress. Prices for international patients are the same as for Korean patients, and there is no card surcharge. 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 (the refund scheme under Article 107-3(1) of the Restriction of Special Taxation Act applied only to medical services supplied on or before 31 December 2025), and the clinic does not process tax refunds. If you are evaluating from COEX between sessions, ask the clinic for details that are not listed publicly.

Consultation, follow-up and what to ask when time is tight from Samseong

If you have limited time between COEX events, a structured consultation and clear follow-up plan help you pace treatments. 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. A consultation runs 15 to 30 minutes, and often longer for international patients, who usually want the skin-analysis results explained as well. Follow-up care and the need for any additional treatment are determined by the doctor after assessing the patient’s condition and progress. For laser and device treatments, we recommend visiting the clinic for a follow-up review by the doctor. After Potenza, redness lasts about two days and washing and makeup are possible from the next day. After miraDry, swelling lasts about seven days, but you can shower, go home and fly on the same day. If you plan to return to COEX right after, ask in advance about same-day treatment; same-day treatment may be available with prior reservation, depending on the doctor's assessment.

Your day from Samseong Station to your consultation

If you are starting at Samseong Station, you can reach the clinic by subway including the walk in about 20–25 minutes (estimated from stop count and transfers, not measured). The subway route is Line 2 Samseong Station → Seolleung Station, transfer to Suin-Bundang Line Seolleung Station → Gangnam-gu Office Station. From Exit 3 or 3-1 it is about 7 minutes on foot (clinic states 7 minutes; another tenant of the building states about 700 m). If you prefer a taxi from Samseong Station (COEX), it is about 8–16 minutes, fare about ₩6,100–8,700 (calculated from Seoul’s daytime medium-taxi fare rule and estimated road distance; excludes tolls and late-night surcharge). A consultation runs 15 to 30 minutes, and often longer for international patients, who usually want the skin-analysis results explained as well. If you need to plan your COEX schedule tightly, build in the walk from Gangnam-gu Office Station and the consultation range.

Getting here in Cheongdam, Gangnam when you are between COEX appointments

If you are heading over between sessions at the Starfield COEX Mall or a visit to Bongeunsa Temple, the clinic is at 4F, Daedong Tower, 326 Dosan-daero. Exit 5 of Apgujeong Rodeo Station (Suin-Bundang Line) is the nearest exit to the clinic at 4F, Daedong Tower, 326 Dosan-daero, and from Exit 5 it is about 5–10 minutes on foot (sources give 5 and 10 minutes, so shown as a range). The building stands at Hakdong Intersection, with an Olive Young store on the ground floor. At Gangnam-gu Office Station (Line 7 and Suin-Bundang Line), leave by Exit 3 or 3-1. From Exit 3 or 3-1 it is about 7 minutes on foot (clinic states 7 minutes; another tenant of the building states about 700 m). 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. No verified parking fee is available, so ask the clinic before you visit.

Who treats you and clinical background if you prefer doctor-led plans

If you are traveling from COEX because you want doctor-performed procedures, Min Clinic is a dermatology clinic with three doctors: Young Soo Min, the chief medical director, and Min Ji Kim and Chan Ho Jung, both medical directors. Min Young-Soo, the chief director, is an adjunct professor at Hanyang University and was formerly deputy director of NB Clinic, Gangnam Station branch. He has been named a Top Restylane Injector, a Top Radiesse Injector, an IDP Specialist and a Restylane Expert Injector, trained at Dr. Nacul’s Bioplasty World Center in Porto Alegre, Brazil, and serves as academic director of the Korean Society of Hair Restoration. He performs fillers, botulinum toxin and thread lifting. Min Ji Kim, director, is a board-certified specialist and former director of Apgujeong ORACLE Dermatology Clinic, and has taken part in academic exchanges with Shonan Beauty Clinic and Shibuya Scramble Dermatology (miraDry) in Japan. She performs fillers, lasers and miraDry. Jung Chan-Ho, medical director, graduated from the College of Pharmacy at Sungkyunkwan University and the College of Medicine at Hanyang University, and completed his residency at Hanyang University Medical Center. He has taken part in academic exchanges with the same two Japanese clinics. He performs fillers, lasers and miraDry. At Min Clinic, medical aesthetic procedures are performed by a doctor. Skincare treatments are provided separately.

Booking, hours and contact when you are timing it from COEX

If you are coordinating around COEX events, the clinic hours are 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; the clinic is closed on Sundays and public holidays. A senior consultation manager conducts the initial consultation. This is followed by an assessment and consultation with the doctor. The consultation fee is KRW 50,000. We recommend scheduling a consultation ahead of time to secure your preferred slot. Same-day treatment may be available with prior reservation, depending on the doctor's assessment. Please request it when booking. English consultations are run by the senior consultation manager together with an interpreter. Consultations can be booked by WhatsApp, by email, by phone, or in person at the desk. The clinic line is +82-2-515-2119. From overseas, WhatsApp on +82-10-3379-9350 reaches the same desk. WhatsApp messages are answered during clinic hours, and the clinic responds as promptly as possible. Min Clinic’s Google rating and reviews are shown on its map listing. The clinic is registered to attract foreign patients under registration number M-2020-01-08-5734.

Frequently asked questions

How should I match treatments to my 40s concerns if I’m coming from Samseong between meetings?

Start by defining whether your main concern is skin laxity, loss of firmness, lower-face fat, facial contour or fine lines, then confirm which layer each proposed treatment targets and how it fits an ongoing plan.

Can I request device authenticity checks?

Yes; at Min Clinic, genuine products are opened in front of you, and certificates are displayed in the clinic.

Are non-surgical lifting options considered “lasers”?

No; Ultherapy PRIME, 10THERMA and ONDA are energy-based treatments that do not use laser light.

How are payments handled if I’m using an international card from COEX?

Visa, Mastercard, American Express, UnionPay and JCB are accepted; Apple Pay, WeChat Pay and Alipay are accepted; PayPal is not accepted; payment may be split across two cards, and no card surcharge is charged.

Can I book in English from COEX?

Yes; appointments are arranged through WhatsApp on +82-10-3379-9350, through KakaoTalk, or through WeChat by QR code, and English consultations are supported with an interpreter when booked.