How to compare clinics for your first lifting treatment after 50
Before visiting clinics, write down the concerns you most want to address. These may include:
- Skin laxity
- Loss of firmness
- Lower-face fullness
- Jawline definition
- Fine lines
Non-surgical facial lifting is a broad category that includes ultrasound, radiofrequency, microwave energy, threads and injectable treatments. These approaches work through different mechanisms and target different tissue layers.
During your consultation, ask each clinic to explain which layer it plans to address and why the proposed treatment matches your concern. You should also ask how the treatment area, energy, shots, handpieces, threads or injections will be adjusted for your facial structure.
If you are planning to visit from Hongdae and return on the same day, you can request same-day treatment when booking. Availability depends on the doctor’s assessment and advance reservation.
What non-surgical lifting can and cannot address
Non-surgical lifting treatments do not all produce the same type of change. Some use ultrasound, radiofrequency or microwave energy, while others use absorbable threads or botulinum toxin.
The appropriate option depends on whether your main concern is skin laxity, reduced firmness, localized fat, facial contour or fine lines. Because the mechanism and treatment layer differ, you should not assume that every lifting treatment is interchangeable or that a non-surgical procedure will produce the same structural change as surgery.
Ask the doctor to identify your main concern and explain which treatment is intended to address it. If several concerns are present, you can discuss whether to begin with one priority or create a staged plan.
How Min Clinic designs a treatment plan
A senior consultation manager conducts the initial consultation, and the skin is assessed using an EVE V MUSE analyzer. The patient then has a detailed consultation with the doctor about the treatment area and method. The doctor completes the medical assessment, designs the plan and performs the medical aesthetic procedure.
Depending on your concerns, the treatment plan may include:
- Ultherapy PRIME
- 10THERMA
- ONDA
- truSculpt iD
- Thread lifting
- Lifting Botox, also known as Dermotoxin
The doctor may adjust the treatment areas, shot distribution, energy settings, handpieces, thread placement or injection plan according to your facial anatomy, skin condition and goals.
English interpretation is available by appointment. If you need an interpreter, request one when booking. Same-day treatment may also be available with an advance reservation, subject to the doctor’s assessment.
Understanding the available treatment options
Ultherapy PRIME
Ultherapy PRIME is an ultrasound-based energy treatment that uses DeepSEE real-time ultrasound visualization. The doctor selects the treatment depth, areas, shot count and shot distribution according to your facial anatomy, skin condition and degree of laxity.
10THERMA
10THERMA is a radiofrequency-based treatment. The doctor determines the treatment area and energy plan according to your skin condition and goals.
ONDA
ONDA is an energy-based treatment by DEKA that uses Coolwaves technology. Treatment is measured in kilojoules rather than by shot count. The doctor selects and combines the 3 mm and 7 mm handpieces according to the treatment area, skin thickness, laxity, fat distribution and treatment goal.
truSculpt iD
truSculpt iD may be considered when localized fat and contour are part of the concern. The doctor determines whether the treatment is appropriate after assessing the area.
Thread lifting
Thread lifting uses absorbable threads placed according to your facial structure and treatment goal. The number, type and placement of threads are determined after consultation.
Lifting Botox or Dermotoxin
Lifting Botox, also called Dermotoxin, uses botulinum toxin according to an individualized injection plan. The treatment areas and amount are selected by the doctor.
Who performs the treatment
At Min Clinic, medical aesthetic procedures are performed by a doctor. Three doctors practice at the clinic: Young Soo Min, chief medical director, and Min Ji Kim and Chan Ho Jung, medical directors. Two of the doctors are board-certified specialists.
Young Soo Min is an adjunct professor at Hanyang University and previously served as deputy director of the NB Clinic Gangnam Station branch. His manufacturer-recognized credentials include Top Restylane Injector, Top Radiesse Injector, IDP Specialist and Restylane Expert Injector.
The way authenticity is verified differs by treatment. An injectable product may be opened before treatment, while an energy-based treatment may be verified through the device, certification, treatment tip or equipment screen. Ask which verification method applies to the specific treatment you are considering.
How treatment prices are structured
The pricing unit depends on the treatment:
- Ultherapy PRIME: treatment area and shot count
- ONDA: treatment area and total energy in kilojoules
- Facial botulinum toxin: treated facial areas
- Body botulinum toxin and fillers: injected amount
- Thread lifting and Lifting Botox: treatment plan and amount determined after consultation
- POTENZA: one regular price per session, regardless of the tip type, shot count or whether the plan covers the full face, a concern-focused area or a partial area
- miraDry Fresh: underarm size and planned treatment range
When comparing prices, confirm that the quotes cover the same treatment area and amount. Ask what is included in the quoted price and whether anesthesia or aftercare is included.
Whether VAT is included or charged separately should be clarified up front.
Follow-up appointments and the need for additional treatment are determined after the doctor assesses your condition and progress.
Getting to Min Clinic from Hongik University Station
Travel time from Hongik University Station varies depending on transfers, traffic and the time of day. You can travel by subway or taxi according to your schedule.
Min Clinic is located on the fourth floor of Daedong Tower at 326 Dosan-daero, near Hakdong Intersection. An Olive Young store is located on the ground floor of the building.
Apgujeong Rodeo Station Exit 5 on the Suin-Bundang Line is the nearest subway exit. Gangnam-gu Office Station is another nearby option.
If you are driving, parking is available in the outdoor lot on the first floor of Daedong Tower. The entrance is in the alley to the right of the Olive Young store at Hakdong Intersection. Valet parking is also available. Contact the clinic before your visit if you need current parking information.
Travel and walking times are approximate and provided for reference only. Actual times may vary depending on the route, traffic and current conditions.
Planning your visit from Hongdae
If you want to avoid multiple trips from Hongik University Station, you can request same-day treatment when booking, subject to the doctor’s assessment.
The visit begins with an initial consultation and skin assessment. You then have a detailed consultation with the doctor about the treatment area and proposed method. If treatment proceeds, the doctor designs and performs the procedure.
The time required varies depending on the consultation, interpretation, selected procedure, preparation and individual treatment plan. Ask the clinic for an estimated total appointment time when booking.
After treatment, the doctor will explain the relevant aftercare instructions and whether a follow-up appointment should be considered.
Booking, payment and language support
Appointments can be requested through WhatsApp, KakaoTalk, WeChat or phone. WhatsApp messages are answered during clinic hours, and the clinic responds as promptly as possible.
English interpretation is available by appointment. Chinese and Japanese consultation support is available on site.
Payment options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, UnionPay, JCB, Apple Pay, WeChat Pay and Alipay. Cash payments are accepted in Korean won. Payment may be divided between two cards, and no separate card-processing fee is added. PayPal is not accepted.
Skin-analysis results can be sent by email upon request. Treatment records can also be provided upon request through a detailed medical statement.
International patients must bring a passport or another form of photo identification to the appointment.
Min Clinic does not perform medical aesthetic procedures during pregnancy. Skincare treatments may be available after consultation.
Frequently asked questions
How can I book an appointment from Hongdae?
Appointments can be requested through WhatsApp, KakaoTalk, WeChat or phone. English interpretation should be requested when booking.
Who performs non-surgical lifting treatments?
At Min Clinic, the doctor completes the detailed consultation, designs the treatment and performs the medical aesthetic procedure.
Can I have a consultation and treatment on the same day?
Same-day treatment may be available with an advance reservation, subject to the doctor’s assessment. Request it when booking if you want to avoid multiple trips.
How should I compare treatment prices?
Check the treatment area and the unit used to calculate the price. Ultherapy PRIME is priced by treatment area and shot count, while ONDA is priced by treatment area and energy in kilojoules. Other treatments may be priced by the treated areas, injected amount or individual plan. Whether VAT is included or charged separately should also be clarified up front.
Can I receive a lifting treatment during pregnancy?
No. Min Clinic does not perform medical aesthetic procedures during pregnancy. Skincare treatments may be available after consultation.
