What it is and how it is done

The treatment takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
It varies by person, but the skin tone may feel clearer within a few days after treatment.
Pigmented areas may temporarily darken or form fine crusts, and gradual improvement can be expected as they fall off naturally.
The number of sessions needed depends on skin type and pigment condition.
About 3 sessions about 3 to 4 weeks apart are generally recommended, and additional sessions or maintenance care can follow depending on skin condition.
Daily life is generally possible right after treatment.
Temporary redness or heat may appear, and sun protection and good moisturizing are important after treatment.

Treatment time and recovery

Within a few days, as the redness settles, the skin tone may feel clearer.
After that, as pigment in the skin gradually fades, improvement in pigmentation such as melasma, blemishes and freckles and a more even skin tone can be expected.
It varies with pigment condition and skin type, but about 3 sessions about 3 to 4 weeks apart are usually recommended.

Face washing is possible from the same day, but avoid strong cleansing and scrubs for about 1 week.
Avoid rubbing the treated area too much, strong massage and pressure.
Redness may last about 3 days, or crusts may form over pigmented spots. If crusts form, they fall off naturally after 7 days or more.
It is best to avoid saunas, alcohol and strenuous exercise for about 1 week after treatment.
To help the skin recover, keep it well moisturized and protect it from the sun.
Rarely, pain or tightness may be felt, and it gradually eases over time.

At Min Clinic, all medical aesthetic procedures are performed directly by a doctor.
Min Clinic does not perform medical aesthetic procedures, including ARA IPL, during pregnancy. Skincare treatments may be available after consultation.

Information last checked 2026-10-14

Medical doctor

Medical doctor

Medical doctor

College of Medicine, Hanyang University; College of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University
Residency, Hanyang University Medical Center

Google rating as of Sep 2026 4.9 · 405 Google reviews

Address: 4F, Daedong Tower, 326 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Five minutes on foot from Apgujeong Rodeo Station (Suin-Bundang Line) Exit 5, or seven minutes from Gangnam-gu Office Station (Line 7) Exits 3 and 3-1.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00–19:00, Tuesday and Friday 10:00–20:00, Saturday 10:00–15:00, with a weekday lunch break from 13:00 to 14:00. Closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Phone: The clinic line is +82-2-515-2119. From overseas, WhatsApp on +82-10-3379-9350 reaches the same desk.
Parking: 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 for a fee.
Payment: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, UnionPay and JCB are accepted. Cash is accepted in Korean won only. WeChat Pay and Alipay are accepted. Apple Pay is accepted, while PayPal is not accepted. Payment may be split across two cards, and no card surcharge is charged.
Languages: English-, Chinese-, and Japanese-speaking staff are available on-site to assist foreign visitors. 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.
English-speaking staff
Chinese-speaking staff
Japanese-speaking staff
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
Website: www.min-clinic.co.kr

Min Clinic — A clinic on Dosan-daero in Cheongdam, Seoul, open since March 2010, providing laser and injectable treatments.

The clinic is registered to attract foreign patients under registration number M-2020-01-08-5734.