miraDry for expats in Seoul from Myeongdong Station: how to choose a clinic in Cheongdam

At a glance	Min Clinic
Price basis	Both underarms, by underarm size and treatment range
VAT	VAT is charged separately at the applicable statutory rate.
Sessions and interval	Treatment usually begins with a single session. If an additional treatment is considered necessary, the patient’s condition is assessed and a follow-up treatment may be considered at least six months after the first session.
Recovery	Recovery takes about four to twelve weeks and varies considerably between patients;
Exercise and shaving	After one week, patients may begin with gentle stretching and gradually resume exercise according to their recovery. Light underarm shaving with a razor may also be resumed after one week if the skin is not irritated. Other hair-removal methods should be avoided during the healing period.
Same day after treatment	Showering is possible about 3–4 hours after treatment, and flying is recommended about 4 hours after treatment. Patients should not drive immediately after treatment; driving is possible once the local anesthesia has worn off and sensation in the arms and fingertips has fully returned.

How to tell a good miraDry clinic in Gangnam, Cheongdam

If you are coming from Myeongdong Station and prefer to keep everything clear in English, start by confirming the clinic is an officially certified miraDry provider that uses the latest authentic miraDry Fresh system and genuine BioTips opened in front of you; Min Clinic does this and displays certificates in the clinic. For quality of care, check that a doctor performs miraDry and personalizes the underarm treatment design based on your sweat distribution and skin condition; at Min Clinic, miraDry Fresh is performed by a doctor and the area is individually designed after assessment. For expats who want reliable communication, ask how English consultations are handled; at Min Clinic, a senior consultation manager runs the initial consultation with an interpreter, and WhatsApp messages are answered during clinic hours.

If you are weighing quotes before traveling across town from Myeongdong, compare whether the price covers both underarms, the size of the planned treatment area, and what is included; confirm whether local anesthesia, personalized design, post-treatment care, an aftercare kit, and whether VAT is included or charged separately should be clarified up front. are all clarified up front. Min Clinic’s prices for international patients are the same as for Korean patients, there is no card surcharge, and payment can be split across two cards; Visa, Mastercard, American Express, UnionPay, JCB, WeChat Pay, Alipay, and Apple Pay are accepted, and cash is accepted in Korean won only. For reputation, Min Clinic carries a Google rating of 4.9 with 405 reviews, and three doctors practice here: Young Soo Min (chief medical director), and Min Ji Kim and Chan Ho Jung (medical directors), with two board-certified specialists; the chief medical director holds plaques titled “Top Restylane Injector,” “Top Radiesse Injector,” “IDP Specialist” and “Restylane Expert Injector.”

Getting to Cheongdam from Myeongdong Station and finding the clinic

If you are setting off from Myeongdong Station between errands, the subway including the walk takes about 45–50 minutes (estimated from stop count and transfers, not measured): Line 4 Myeongdong Station → Chungmuro Station, transfer to Line 3 Chungmuro Station → Express Bus Terminal Station, transfer to Line 7 Express Bus Terminal Station → Gangnam-gu Office Station. From Gangnam-gu Office Station, leave by Exit 3 or 3-1 and walk about 7 minutes to 4F, Daedong Tower, 326 Dosan-daero; the building stands at Hakdong Intersection, with an Olive Young store on the ground floor. If you prefer to limit transfers from Myeongdong, a taxi typically takes about 17–35 minutes with a fare about ₩9,100–12,400 (calculated from Seoul’s daytime medium-taxi fare rule and estimated road distance; excludes tolls and late-night surcharge).

If you are navigating in English on your phone, use the clinic map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kkDip6xDdTxwWRdb7. 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, and valet parking is also available; because no verified parking fee is available, ask the clinic before you visit. The main line is +82-2-515-2119 and WhatsApp at +82-10-3379-9350 reaches the same desk; chat is also available via KakaoTalk at https://pf.kakao.com/_pxgTqE, WeChat at minbeauty, and LINE at minclinic.

What your consultation and treatment at Min Clinic look like

If you are arranging everything from Myeongdong around a workday, you can book by WhatsApp, by email, by phone, or in person at the clinic, and 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, so please request it when booking. A senior consultation manager conducts the initial consultation, then you meet the doctor for assessment; a consultation runs 15 to 30 minutes and often longer for international patients who want the skin-analysis results explained as well, a consultation fee applies, and English consultations are run with an interpreter. Min Clinic’s 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, and closed on Sundays and public holidays.

If you are timing your prep from Myeongdong, shave both underarms three to four days before treatment and avoid cuts or irritation; do not shave again, pluck, or wax before the appointment, and discontinue antiperspirants and deodorants five to seven days prior. On the day, avoid tight-fitting tops and provide the names of any medications you are currently taking; at Min Clinic the procedure is performed by a doctor, the treatment area is individually designed, and the genuine tip is opened in front of you prior to the procedure. Patients should not drive immediately after treatment because the local anesthesia may take approximately two hours to wear off completely; driving is possible once sensation in the arms and fingertips has fully returned, and showering is possible about 3–4 hours after treatment, with flying recommended about 4 hours after treatment. Min Clinic does not perform medical aesthetic procedures during pregnancy, including miraDry; skincare treatments may be available after consultation.

miraDry in brief (for expats deciding in Cheongdam)

If you are researching on your way from Myeongdong, miraDry is an energy-based treatment from Miramar Labs that uses microwave energy to heat the dermal–subcutaneous interface where the sweat glands sit. The system is FDA 510(k)-cleared in K103014 for “the treatment of primary axillary hyperhidrosis,” and while odor is described as reducing alongside the reduction in sweat glands it is not a stated indication in the clearance, and hand or foot sweating is not an indication for this device at all.

Recovery, follow-up, and what reactions to expect

If you plan to ride the subway back to Myeongdong after your appointment, it helps to know what sensations can appear during healing and when to contact the clinic; at Min Clinic, follow-up care and the need for any additional treatment are determined by the doctor after assessing your condition and progress, and the clinic follows up and asks you to get in touch to check for any questions or discomfort. During recovery, symptoms may improve and then return in cycles; recovery takes about four to twelve weeks and varies considerably between patients, and for activity planning after one week you may begin with gentle stretching and gradually resume exercise according to your recovery, with light underarm shaving possible after one week if the skin is not irritated and other hair-removal methods avoided during healing.

Common reactions

During recovery, symptoms may improve and then return in cycles.
The symptoms that may appear are itching, redness, a feeling of tightness, a tingling sensation, an uneven skin texture, and lumps or firmness felt under the skin.
Recovery takes about four to twelve weeks and varies considerably between patients;
Patients are asked to contact the clinic during the recovery period with any questions or discomfort.

Serious side effects

Patients are asked to contact the clinic during the recovery period with any questions or discomfort.

Your day plan from Myeongdong to Cheongdam and back

If you are mapping your day from Myeongdong Station, you can reach Gangnam-gu Office Station by subway in about 45–50 minutes including the walk (estimated from stop count and transfers, not measured); from Exit 3 or 3-1 it is about 7 minutes on foot to the building at Hakdong Intersection with the Olive Young on the ground floor. If you prefer a car before or after treatment, a taxi from Myeongdong Station is about 17–35 minutes with a fare about ₩9,100–12,400 (calculated from Seoul’s daytime medium-taxi fare rule and estimated road distance; excludes tolls and late-night surcharge). After treatment, showering is possible about 3–4 hours after treatment, and flying is recommended about 4 hours after treatment, while you should not drive immediately after treatment and may drive once the local anesthesia has worn off and sensation in the arms and fingertips has fully returned. After one week, you may begin with gentle stretching and gradually resume exercise according to your recovery; light underarm shaving with a razor may also be resumed after one week if the skin is not irritated, and other hair-removal methods should be avoided during the healing period.

Frequently asked questions

Who performs miraDry and how is it designed?

At Min Clinic a doctor performs miraDry Fresh and designs the area individually according to your underarm size, sweat distribution, and skin condition. For someone commuting from Myeongdong, this means your plan is tailored at the visit, with the genuine BioTip opened in front of you.

Can I get same-day treatment after my consultation?

Same-day treatment may be available with prior reservation, depending on the doctor’s assessment; please request it when booking. If you are coming from Myeongdong on a tight day, confirm availability over WhatsApp before you head out.

How many sessions will I need?

Treatment usually begins with a single session. If an additional treatment is considered necessary, your condition is assessed and a follow-up treatment may be considered at least six months after the first session.

Is miraDry suitable if my main concern is odor?

The clearance is for underarm sweating, and odor is described as reducing alongside the reduction in sweat glands but is not a stated indication in the clearance. If you are weighing this nuance on your way from Myeongdong, discuss your goals during the consultation.

Do you treat hands or feet with this device?

Hand or foot sweating is not an indication for this device at all. If you need options for other areas, ask the clinic during consultation what is available and appropriate.

How do I book in English, and what are the hours?

Book via WhatsApp at +82-10-3379-9350, KakaoTalk at https://pf.kakao.com/_pxgTqE, WeChat at minbeauty, or call +82-2-515-2119; English consultations are run with an interpreter. Hours are Monday to Thursday 10:00–19:00, Friday 10:00–20:00, Saturday 10:00–15:00, lunch 13:00–14:00, closed Sundays and public holidays.

What should I know about payment, VAT, and records?

Prices for international patients are the same as for Korean patients with no card surcharge; major cards, WeChat Pay, Alipay, Apple Pay, and KRW cash are accepted, and payment can be split across two cards. 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, and the clinic does not process tax refunds; upon request, skin-analysis results can be sent by email, and treatment records can be provided as a detailed medical statement.

Who are the doctors, and is the clinic registered for foreign patients?

Three doctors practice here: Young Soo Min (chief medical director), and Min Ji Kim and Chan Ho Jung (medical directors), with two board-certified specialists; Min Young-Soo holds the plaques “Top Restylane Injector,” “Top Radiesse Injector,” “IDP Specialist” and “Restylane Expert Injector.” The clinic is registered to attract foreign patients under registration number M-2020-01-08-5734.