What it is and how it is done

Laser hair removal is a treatment that uses laser energy that reacts to the melanin pigment in hair follicles to selectively damage the hair roots with heat.
It varies by person, but treated hairs may fall out naturally within several days to about 1 to 2 weeks after treatment.
As sessions add up, hair may become thinner and grow back more slowly and less densely.
Because hair in each area has its own growth cycle, a single session cannot act on all hairs.
Pain differs with the area, hair thickness and your sensitivity, but a stinging feeling or a light snap like a rubber band may be felt.
Cooling or anesthetic cream may be applied if needed, and daily life is generally possible right after treatment.
Temporary redness, heat or swelling may appear.
Before treatment, it is best to shave at the time the clinic advises.
Waxing or tweezing, which pulls hair out by the root, can reduce what the laser acts on, so avoid it for a period before treatment.
If you have recently tanned, take any medication or have a skin condition, tell the clinic at the consultation.

Treatment time and recovery

Sessions are repeated every 4 to 6 weeks to match the hair growth cycle. Depending on the area and hair condition, 5 to 10 or more sessions may be recommended.

Showering 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 and swelling may occur for 1 to 3 days, and they usually improve naturally.
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 laser hair removal, 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

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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
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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.