Choose a clinic run by a board-certified dermatologist and confirm who performs your consultation and procedure.
What should you check first?
- Ask if the clinic director is a board-certified dermatologist.
- Verify if the dermatologist performs both the consultation and the procedure.
- Check if the clinic name includes ‘dermatology’ in its registered title.
- Confirm the clinic’s registration type (e.g., uiwon or hospital).
- Ask to see the dermatologist’s specialist certificate.
- Confirm that the quoted price covers all services included in the plan.
For reference, JM피부과 (JM Skin Clinic) is located in Seocho-gu near Gangnam Station, and board-certified dermatologist Dr. Jeongmin Kim treats patients directly.
What should you ask at the consultation?
- Who will perform my consultation and procedure?
- Can I see your dermatologist’s specialist certificate?
- What is included in the treatment plan I will receive?
- How will aftercare instructions be provided?
What the procedure involves
Upon arrival, you’ll discuss your skin concerns with a dermatologist who assesses your skin and creates a treatment plan. The dermatologist then performs the treatment while explaining each step. After the procedure, you receive written aftercare instructions and a follow-up plan.
Aftercare and precautions
Follow the written instructions provided by the dermatologist for post-treatment care. Contact the clinic directly for any questions about aftercare during your recovery period.
Information verified: 2026-09-15
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I book a clinic without a dermatologist?
Korean clinics must have a board-certified dermatologist as director to use dermatology in their name. Always confirm the director’s certification.
What does ‘dermatology’ in a clinic name mean?
It indicates the clinic’s registered title includes dermatology. The director must be board-certified, but the clinic may still offer dermatology services without this title.
How do I confirm a dermatologist’s certification?
Ask to see their specialist certificate. The clinic should provide it upon request to verify their qualifications.
What if the clinic name doesn’t include dermatology?
Clinics registered as ‘uiwon’ may still list dermatology as a treatment subject. Always confirm the director’s certification regardless of the name.
Does the quoted price include all treatments?
Ask the clinic to confirm if the quoted price covers all services. Always request a written treatment plan before proceeding.
Who explains aftercare instructions?
The dermatologist should provide written aftercare instructions. Confirm this with the clinic before your appointment.
This article is general information to help you evaluate clinics and is not a diagnosis or treatment. Results and recovery vary by individual, and whether to proceed with any procedure should be decided in person with a licensed physician.
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