Non-surgical facial lifting for busy parents from Seoul Station: how Cheongdam clinics differ

“Lifting” covers treatments that use different mechanisms and act at different depths. Comparing clinics by diagnosis, treatment design and provider is therefore more useful than comparing procedure names or prices alone.

Choose by goal, not by device name

Non-surgical facial lifting is not a single procedure. Depending on the treatment, it may use ultrasound, radiofrequency, microwave energy, threads or injectable products.

Before choosing a procedure, identify whether your main concern is:

Skin laxity
Loss of firmness
Lower-face fat
Facial contour
Fine lines

Once the concern is clear, it becomes easier to understand which treatment may be considered and why. If your schedule is limited, write down your main priority before the consultation and ask how each clinic would approach it.

How Min Clinic plans non-surgical facial lifting

At Min Clinic in Cheongdam, the doctor assesses the patient’s facial anatomy, skin laxity, fat distribution and treatment goals before recommending a treatment.

Depending on the concern, the plan may include:

Ultherapy PRIME
10THERMA
ONDA
truSculpt iD
Thread lifting
Lifting Botox, also known as Dermotoxin

These treatments do not work in the same way. Treatment areas, shot distribution, energy settings, handpiece selection, thread placement or injection points are planned according to the selected procedure and the patient’s condition.

A senior consultation manager conducts the initial consultation, and the patient’s skin is assessed using an EVE V MUSE analyzer. The doctor then provides a detailed consultation about the treatment area and method before designing and performing the procedure.

The consultation generally takes about 15–30 minutes and may take longer if interpretation or a detailed explanation of the skin-analysis results is required. Same-day treatment may be available with advance booking, depending on the doctor’s assessment. Request it when making your appointment.

Min Clinic is registered as a dermatology clinic. Three doctors practice at the clinic, two of whom are board-certified specialists.

Young Soo Min, the chief medical director, holds the manufacturer titles Top Restylane Injector, Top Radiesse Injector, IDP Specialist and Restylane Expert Injector, as printed on the plaques displayed by the clinic. His treatment areas include fillers, botulinum toxin and thread lifting.

Min Ji Kim, a medical director and board-certified specialist, previously served as a director at Apgujeong ORACLE Dermatology Clinic. She has participated in academic exchanges with Shonan Beauty Clinic and Shibuya Scramble Dermatology in Japan. Her treatment areas include fillers, energy-based treatments and miraDry.

Chan Ho Jung, a 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 also participated in academic exchanges with the same Japanese clinics. His treatment areas include fillers, energy-based treatments and miraDry.

Recovery differs by treatment

Downtime cannot be described with one figure because each treatment uses a different mechanism. Ask about the expected recovery for the specific treatment being considered.

**Ultherapy PRIME:** Redness is uncommon and usually improves within several hours when it occurs. Swelling generally improves within about three days but may last up to approximately two weeks depending on the individual.
**ONDA:** Redness may last about four to five hours. Swelling is uncommon and, if it occurs, usually improves within two to three days.
**POTENZA:** Redness, mild swelling and warmth may last one to three days. Fine crusting, flaking, roughness or needle marks may remain for about one week. Cleansing and makeup are generally possible from the following day.
**miraDry Fresh:** Showering is generally possible about three to four hours after treatment, and flying is recommended after approximately four hours. The healing process may take about 4 to 1 2 weeks, with considerable individual variation.

Recovery also depends on the treatment area, settings, combinations and individual skin response. The doctor should explain the relevant precautions once the treatment plan has been decided.

Important risks and precautions

Potential side effects differ across ultrasound, radiofrequency, microwave, thread and injectable treatments. Discuss the risks of the specific procedure during the consultation rather than applying the precautions for one device to every type of lifting.

Tell the clinic about:

Current medications
Previous fillers, thread lifting, energy-based treatments or surgery
Active inflammation, infection or open wounds in the treatment area
Implanted medical devices
Allergies or previous reactions to treatments
Pregnancy or the possibility of pregnancy

Min Clinic does not perform medical aesthetic procedures during pregnancy. Skincare treatments may be available after consultation.

How to compare clinics

When comparing clinics, consider:

How the clinic identifies the main concern
Whether a doctor conducts the detailed consultation
Who designs and performs the procedure
How the treatment area, depth, energy or injection plan is determined
What is included in the quoted price
What aftercare is available
How authenticity is confirmed for the specific treatment

Authenticity should not be described in the same way for every procedure. Some injectable products or disposable tips can be opened in front of the patient, while energy-based devices may use different verification methods. Ask how authenticity is confirmed for the specific treatment you are considering.

At Min Clinic, medical aesthetic procedures are performed directly by a doctor.

How prices are determined

The basis for pricing differs by treatment:

**Ultherapy PRIME:** Treatment area and shot count
**ONDA:** Treatment area and total energy delivered in kilojoules
**POTENZA:** A regular per-session price is applied regardless of tip type or shot count; the price changes when a skin booster or topical product is added
**miraDry Fresh:** Underarm size and planned treatment range
**Fillers and skin boosters:** Product type and injected volume
**Botulinum toxin:** Treatment area and, where applicable, the amount used
**Thread lifting:** Thread type, number of threads and treatment design

Confirm what is included before comparing quotes. VAT is charged separately at the applicable statutory rate.

International and Korean patients are charged according to the same pricing policy, and no separate card-processing fee is added.

Getting to Min Clinic from Seoul Station

Travel time from Seoul Station varies depending on transfers, traffic and the time of day.

By subway, the journey including the walk may take approximately 50–55 minutes. One possible route is:

Take Line 4 from Seoul Station to Chungmuro Station.
Transfer to Line 3 and travel to Express Bus Terminal Station.
Transfer to Line 7 and travel to Gangnam-gu Office Station.
Use Exit 3 or 3-1 and walk toward Daedong Tower.

A taxi may take approximately 20–50 minutes. The fare varies depending on traffic, the route, tolls and any applicable late-night surcharge.

Apgujeong Rodeo Station Exit 5 is another nearby option and is approximately a 5–10-minute walk from the clinic.

Min Clinic is located on the fourth floor of Daedong Tower at 326 Dosan-daero. The building is at Hakdong Intersection, with an Olive Young store on the ground floor.

Parking and valet parking are available. Contact the clinic before your visit for current parking information.

All travel times, walking times and fares are approximate and provided for reference only.

Planning your appointment

If you need the consultation and treatment to fit within one visit, request same-day treatment when booking. Availability depends on the appointment schedule and the doctor’s assessment.

Appointments can be requested through WhatsApp, KakaoTalk, WeChat, LINE or by phone. WhatsApp messages are answered during clinic hours, with the team replying as promptly as possible.

The clinic’s hours are:

Monday to Thursday: 10:00–19:00
Friday: 10:00–20:00
Saturday: 10:00–15:00
Lunch break: 13:00–14:00
Closed on Sundays and public holidays

Follow-up care and the timing of any additional treatment are determined according to the procedure, the patient’s condition and recovery.

Frequently asked questions

Can I request same-day treatment?

Same-day treatment may be available with advance booking, depending on the doctor’s assessment and appointment availability. Request it when making your appointment.

Who performs the procedure?

At Min Clinic, medical aesthetic procedures are performed directly by a doctor.

Which treatment is suitable for firmness and texture?

That depends on whether the main concern is skin laxity, loss of firmness, lower-face fat, facial contour or fine lines. The doctor assesses the concern and recommends an appropriate treatment plan.

How are prices determined?

Pricing depends on the procedure. Ultherapy PRIME is based on the treatment area and shot count, ONDA on the treatment area and total energy, and miraDry Fresh on the underarm size and treatment range. POTENZA has a regular per-session price, with additional charges when a skin booster or topical product is added.

What languages are available?

Chinese and Japanese consultations are available through staff on site. English interpretation is available by appointment.

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

Upon request, skin-analysis results may be sent by email. Treatment records may be provided as a detailed medical statement.

Can I receive treatment during pregnancy?

Min Clinic does not perform medical aesthetic procedures during pregnancy. Skincare treatments may be available after consultation.

Clinic information

**Name:** Min Clinic
**Address:** 4F, Daedong Tower, 326 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
**Map:** https://maps.app.goo.gl/kkDip6xDdTxwWRdb7
**Clinic telephone:** +82-2-515-2119
**WhatsApp:** +82-10-3379-9350
**KakaoTalk:** https://pf.kakao.com/_pxgTqE
**WeChat:** minbeauty
**LINE:** minclinic
**Website:** https://www.min-clinic.co.kr/
**Parking:** Outdoor parking and valet parking are available
**Foreign-patient registration number:** M-2020-01-08-5734
**Payments:** Visa, Mastercard, American Express, UnionPay, JCB, Apple Pay, WeChat Pay, Alipay and Korean-won cash are accepted
**Split payment:** Payment may be divided between two cards
**PayPal:** Not accepted
**Card surcharge:** None