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

At a glance	Min Clinic
Price basis	Number of shots
VAT	VAT is charged separately at the applicable statutory rate.
Treatment time	The treatment itself takes about 30 minutes, or about 60 minutes including anesthesia.
Anesthesia	Pain management includes topical anesthetic cream and local anesthesia. Pain management for Ultherapy PRIME at Min Clinic includes topical anesthetic cream, an oral analgesic, and local anesthesia. The anesthesia method may be adjusted during the consultation based on the patient's individual condition and pain sensitivity.
Redness	Uncommon; if it occurs, usually improves within several hours
Swelling	Generally about three days; up to about two weeks depending on the individual
Bruising	Uncommon; if it occurs, approximately two weeks
Tenderness when pressed	Gradually improves within about one month
Cleansing, makeup and light daily activity	Same day
Flying	Same day, if there is no skin injury or unusual reaction
Strenuous exercise	Avoid until the heat sensation and swelling have subsided

How to tell if a Cheongdam clinic is a good fit for Ultherapy when you’re coming from Cheongdam Station

If you are starting from Cheongdam Station and comparing options around Gangnam, Cheongdam, begin with the device details and how transparently the clinic works. Ultherapy PRIME is a micro-focused ultrasound with visualization made by Merz Aesthetics; its stated differentiator is real-time imaging (DeepSEE), so the operator sees the tissue layer while delivering energy, which you can ask to view during planning. At Min Clinic, the doctor uses this real-time visualization to assess tissue and choose the appropriate depth with 1.5 mm, 3.0 mm and 4.5 mm transducers, then customizes treatment areas, shot count and allocation to facial anatomy, skin condition and degree of laxity.

If you prefer English guidance before you leave Cheongdam Station, you can book a consultation in English through WhatsApp, KakaoTalk or WeChat; a senior consultation manager leads the initial consult, your skin is analyzed with an EVE V MUSE analyzer, and the doctor then assesses your case. A consultation runs 15 to 30 minutes, and often longer for international patients who want the skin-analysis results explained.

What Ultherapy PRIME is—and what it is cleared to do

If you are reading this on your phone on Cheongdam Fashion Street, it may help to know what the treatment actually does. Ultherapy PRIME delivers focused ultrasound energy to a single point beneath the skin to create heat; that stimulus is intended to prompt collagen and elastin remodeling, and the design includes live visualization of the treated layer. It is FDA cleared to lift the brow and the skin on the neck and under the chin, to improve lines and wrinkles on the décolletage, and to improve skin laxity on the abdomen and the front and back of the upper arms; the wording is “lift” and “improve the appearance,” and claims that it reverses sagging or replaces surgery are outside that wording. At Min Clinic, Ultherapy PRIME is used within its approved indications.

If you are deciding while commuting from Cheongdam Station, you can ask how the clinic verifies authenticity: genuine products are opened in front of you, certificates are displayed, and during treatment the monitor beside you shows the live shot count, which can be checked afterward.

What happens at Min Clinic: consultation, design and procedure

If you want to avoid multiple trips from Cheongdam Station, you can request same-day treatment when you book, subject to the doctor’s assessment. At Min Clinic, medical aesthetic procedures are performed by a doctor, and skincare treatments are provided separately. The doctor personally conducts the consultation, treatment design and Ultherapy PRIME procedure. Using DeepSEE real-time ultrasound visualization, the doctor selects depth and designs the plan. The number of shots is set by area and extent: a single small area such as the jawline takes 100 shots; a partial treatment of the eye area, jawline or double chin takes 300; a V-line contour takes 400; the full face takes 600; and the face together with the neck takes 800 or more. The eye area and forehead are included in a full-face treatment, and the shot count is displayed live on the monitor.

If you need a realistic time block before or after you pass through Cheongdam Station, the treatment itself takes about 30 minutes, or about 60 minutes including anesthesia. Pain relief combines an oral analgesic, topical anesthetic cream and a local anesthetic injection, all included in the treatment fee, and the effect lasts around 12 months.

Recovery, precautions and how to plan around work or travel

If you commute from Cheongdam Station and want minimal downtime, normal daily activities can generally be resumed immediately after Ultherapy PRIME. Gentle cleansing and light makeup are generally possible on the same day, and flying is also generally possible on the day of treatment if there is no skin injury or unusual reaction. Redness is uncommon and, if it occurs, usually improves within several hours. Swelling generally improves within approximately three days, although it may take up to about two weeks depending on the individual. Bruising is uncommon but may take approximately two weeks to resolve if it occurs. Mild tenderness when the treated area is pressed may gradually improve within about one month. For strenuous exercise, avoid it until the heat sensation and swelling have subsided.

If you are screening for eligibility before leaving Cheongdam Station, Min Clinic lists these contraindications: pregnancy (the clinic does not perform medical aesthetic procedures during pregnancy, including Ultherapy PRIME; skincare may be available after consultation), an injectable treatment received earlier on the same day, an open wound or active lesion in the treatment area, and an active implanted medical device such as a pacemaker. Common temporary reactions may include discomfort during treatment, redness, swelling and tenderness. Less common but important adverse effects may include bruising, numbness or tingling, temporary localized muscle weakness or asymmetry, burns, scarring, fat or volume loss and changes in pigmentation. If anything feels unusual after treatment, you should contact the clinic promptly.

Booking, payments, records and language support for expats

If you prefer to set everything from Cheongdam Station before heading over, appointments can be arranged through WhatsApp on +82-10-3379-9350, through KakaoTalk, or through WeChat by QR code, and the clinic line is +82-2-515-2119; bring a passport or other photo identification to the appointment. Chinese and Japanese are handled by staff on site, and English consultations are run by the senior consultation manager together with an interpreter 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.

If you want to pay without surprises after coming from Cheongdam, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, UnionPay, JCB, WeChat Pay, Alipay and Apple Pay are accepted, cash is accepted in Korean won only, and payment may be split across two cards with no card surcharge. Prices for international patients are the same as for Korean patients. For Ultherapy PRIME at Min Clinic, price is based on shot count; for any other treatment you are considering, ask the clinic what the price is based on. In accordance with Korean tax law, 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 in the form of a detailed medical statement.

Getting here from Cheongdam Station and what to expect on arrival

If you are standing at Cheongdam Station, you can take Line 7 to Gangnam-gu Office Station and walk from Exit 3 or 3-1; by subway including the walk it takes about 10–15 minutes. A taxi from Cheongdam Station takes about 3–8 minutes, with a fare about ₩4,800–6,900, excluding tolls and any late-night surcharge. From Gangnam-gu Office Station Exit 3 or 3-1 it is about 7 minutes on foot to Daedong Tower. Exit 5 of Apgujeong Rodeo Station is the nearest exit to the clinic at 4F, Daedong Tower, 326 Dosan-daero, and sources describe the walk from Exit 5 as about 5–10 minutes. The building stands at Hakdong Intersection, with an Olive Young store on the ground floor. 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, and no verified parking fee is available, so ask the clinic before you visit.

If you want to sync your schedule from Cheongdam Station to clinic hours, Min Clinic is open Monday to Thursday 10:00–19:00, Friday 10:00–20:00, and Saturday 10:00–15:00, with a lunch break from 13:00 to 14:00; it is closed on Sundays and public holidays.

Who treats you and how to vet clinical quality

If you want to make sure your treatment is performed by a doctor, Min Clinic states that its medical aesthetic procedures are performed by a doctor. Three doctors practice here: Young Soo Min, the chief medical director, and Min Ji Kim and Chan Ho Jung, both medical directors. Min Clinic is registered as a dermatology clinic, and two of the three doctors are board-certified specialists. Min Young-Soo, the chief director, is an adjunct professor at Hanyang University, formerly deputy director of NB Clinic (Gangnam Station branch), and holds manufacturer titles quoted as printed on the plaques: Top Restylane Injector, Top Radiesse Injector, IDP Specialist and Restylane Expert Injector. Min Ji Kim is a board-certified specialist and former director at Apgujeong ORACLE Dermatology Clinic, and she has taken part in academic exchanges with Shonan Beauty Clinic and Shibuya Scramble Dermatology (miraDry) in Japan; Jung Chan-Ho graduated from the College of Pharmacy at Sungkyunkwan University and the College of Medicine at Hanyang University, completed residency at Hanyang University Medical Center, and has taken part in the same academic exchanges.

If you track service quality from Cheongdam Station using public data, Min Clinic lists a Google rating of 4.9 with 405 reviews and provides a maps link and place ID so you can verify location and reviews independently.

Your day plan from Cheongdam Station: from arrival to post-care

If you are planning from Cheongdam Station, by subway including the walk it is about 10–15 minutes, or by taxi about 3–8 minutes with a fare about ₩4,800–6,900; from Exit 3 or 3-1 it is about 7 minutes on foot to the building. A consultation runs 15 to 30 minutes, and often longer for international patients who usually want the skin-analysis results explained as well. The treatment itself takes about 30 minutes, or about 60 minutes including anesthesia. For the same-day routine after you head back toward Cheongdam Station: cleansing, makeup and light daily activity are possible the same day; flying is also generally possible the same day if there is no skin injury or unusual reaction; and you should avoid strenuous exercise until the heat sensation and swelling have subsided.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book in English from Cheongdam?

Use WhatsApp at the clinic’s desk link, KakaoTalk, or WeChat; English consultations are arranged with an interpreter when you book, and bringing photo ID is required.

Can I verify the Ultherapy PRIME device and what was actually done?

Yes; genuine products are opened in front of you, certificates are displayed, and during treatment the monitor shows the live shot count, which can be checked afterward.

Who performs Ultherapy at Min Clinic?

A doctor conducts the consultation, designs the plan and performs Ultherapy PRIME; skincare treatments are provided separately.

What determines Ultherapy PRIME pricing?

At Min Clinic, pricing for Ultherapy PRIME is based on shot count; for an exact quote and any other treatment, you should ask the clinic.

Can I combine Ultherapy with other treatments the same day?

If you received an injectable treatment earlier on the same day, Ultherapy is listed as a contraindication; the doctor will advise on sequencing.

Is Ultherapy PRIME safe during pregnancy?

Min Clinic does not perform medical aesthetic procedures during pregnancy, including Ultherapy PRIME; skincare treatments may be available after consultation.

How soon can I fly or return to work after the procedure?

Cleansing, makeup and light daily activity are generally possible the same day, and flying is also generally possible the same day if there is no skin injury or unusual reaction.