(A skin-type and skin-concern approach guide for foreign visitors coming to Korea for aesthetic medicine)
[Document type] Information guide for foreign patients / General information by skin type (dry·oily·combination·sensitive) and skin concern (pigmentation·redness·pores·elasticity·scars), and the importance of consultation for diagnosis·procedure selection
* This content is reference material summarizing general information as of July 2026 and does not replace medical diagnosis or personalized medical advice. Skin diagnosis and procedure selection are subject first to your treating medical team's judgment, and effects·recovery period·results vary by individual and are not guaranteed. Patch tests·side effects·precautions must be confirmed with the medical team.
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Introduction
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When visiting Korea for aesthetic medicine, even the same procedure may be approached differently depending on a person's skin type and skin concerns. Some skin is sensitive to irritation, while some is oily or dry. Also, the concerns of interest—pigmentation·redness·pores·elasticity·scars—differ from person to person.
This guide summarizes general information about representative skin types and skin concerns, to help you understand your own skin and then find a fitting approach through consultation. However, the information written here is only general reference material.
The most important principle is one: accurately diagnosing your skin condition and judging which procedure fits is the domain of your treating medical team. This article is not a diagnosis; always decide procedure selection through consultation.
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Basic principles of understanding your skin
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When understanding your skin, it helps to consider the following together.
Points to remember
- General information about skin type·skin concern is for reference; accurate diagnosis is judged by the medical team through in-person consultation.
- Even the same concern may have different causes and conditions, so the approach may also differ.
- It is good to inform in advance about sensitive skin, allergies, medications, underlying conditions, etc. before the consultation.
- Effects·recovery vary greatly by individual, so specific results cannot be asserted or guaranteed.
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Representative skin types (general information)
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Below are generally known skin-type characteristics; actual diagnosis and approach are subject first to the medical team's judgment.
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[Dry skin]
- Known to tend to feel tightness·flaking·dryness due to a lack of oil·moisture.
- Moisturizing care may be important, and dryness may need attention after some procedures.
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[Oily skin]
- Known to tend to show shine·pores·breakouts due to excess oil.
- Managing the oil-moisture balance may be important.
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[Combination skin]
- Known to show oil·dryness differently by area (e.g., oily T-zone, dry cheeks).
- An area-by-area approach may be needed.
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[Sensitive skin]
- Known to tend to easily redden or feel stinging·discomfort from irritation.
- It is especially good to confirm patch tests·precautions with the medical team before a procedure.
※ Skin type may change with season·environment·condition, and one person may have several characteristics together. Accurate judgment is made in consultation.
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Representative skin concerns (general information)
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Below are generally known concerns; the cause·condition·fitting approach differ by person, and the medical team's judgment takes priority.
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[Pigmentation (melasma·spots·tone)]
- A concern with much interest in pigmentation·uneven tone.
- The approach may differ by cause·depth, and sun protection may be important.
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[Redness·flushing]
- A concern where the face reddens easily or redness persists.
- The causes may vary, so judgment through consultation is important.
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[Pores·skin texture]
- A concern where pores look enlarged or skin texture is uneven.
- May relate to oil-moisture·exfoliation care.
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[Elasticity·wrinkles]
- A concern about reduced skin elasticity·wrinkles.
- May relate to age·lifestyle·individual differences.
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[Scars·acne marks]
- A concern about acne marks·scars.
- The approach may differ by scar type·condition.
※ The above concerns are a general classification; in reality, several concerns may overlap or causes may be complex. Decide accurate diagnosis and approach in consultation.
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Cases needing sensitivity·caution
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- If you have sensitive skin, a skin condition, or a history of allergies, always inform the medical team before a procedure.
- Some procedures may require a patch test; confirm this with the medical team.
- It is also good to inform in advance about medications you are taking, underlying conditions, and pregnancy·breastfeeding status before the consultation.
- If an abnormal reaction (severe redness·swelling·pain, etc.) occurs after a procedure, contact a medical institution immediately.
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Why consultation·diagnosis comes first
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- Even the same concern may have a different fitting approach depending on the cause·skin condition.
- Online information or this article is not a diagnosis; what fits your skin must be judged through in-person consultation.
- The consultation comprehensively checks skin condition, concerns of interest, health status, living environment, etc.
- Confirm hard-to-understand parts precisely through translation.
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Core principles of a skin-fitting approach TOP10
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No. 1
Diagnosis·procedure selection = medical team
The team's diagnosis·judgment takes priority over general information.
No. 2
Understand your skin type
Understand dry·oily·combination·sensitive traits as a reference.
No. 3
Organize your skin concerns
Organize concerns like pigmentation·redness·pores·elasticity·scars.
No. 4
Inform about sensitivity in advance
Inform of sensitivity·allergy·condition history before consultation.
No. 5
Confirm patch tests
Confirm whether a patch test is needed with the medical team.
No. 6
Share medications·health
Share medications·underlying conditions·pregnancy status.
No. 7
Sun protection·moisturizing
For pigmentation·dry skin, sun protection·moisturizing may matter.
No. 8
No asserting results
Effects·results vary greatly and are not guaranteed.
No. 9
Report abnormal reactions immediately
Contact a medical institution immediately for abnormal reactions.
No. 10
Confirm precisely via translation
Confirm hard-to-understand parts through translation.
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Detailed explanation
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[No. 1 · Diagnosis·procedure selection = medical team]
This is the most important principle of a skin-fitting approach. The diagnosis and judgment your treating medical team confirms in person always take priority over the general information in this article. This article is not a diagnosis.
[No. 2 · Understand your skin type]
Understanding your skin traits such as dry·oily·combination·sensitive as a reference can make consultation smoother. However, skin type may change with season·condition.
[No. 3 · Organize your skin concerns]
Organizing concerns of interest such as pigmentation·redness·pores·elasticity·scars in advance can make communication in consultation smoother.
[No. 4 · Inform about sensitivity in advance]
If you have sensitive skin, a skin condition, or a history of allergies, always inform the medical team before a procedure. This is important for a safe approach.
[No. 5 · Confirm patch tests]
Some procedures may require a patch test. Confirm whether it is needed and the method with the medical team.
[No. 6 · Share medications·health]
It is good to share in advance the medications you take, underlying conditions, and pregnancy·breastfeeding status before the consultation.
[No. 7 · Sun protection·moisturizing]
For pigmentation concerns or dry skin, sun protection·moisturizing care may be important. Follow the medical team's instructions for specific methods.
[No. 8 · No asserting results]
Effects·recovery period·results vary greatly by individual and are not guaranteed. Be cautious about information that asserts specific results.
[No. 9 · Report abnormal reactions immediately]
If an abnormal reaction such as severe redness·swelling·pain occurs after a procedure, contact the performing institution or a nearby medical institution immediately.
[No. 10 · Confirm precisely via translation]
Confirm hard-to-understand parts during consultation·guidance precisely through translation. Accurate communication helps a safe approach.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
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Q1. How can I know my skin type?
A. You can refer to general characteristics, but accurate judgment is made through the medical team's in-person consultation. This article is not a diagnosis.
Q2. I have sensitive skin—can I get procedures?
A. For sensitive skin, always inform the medical team before a procedure and confirm patch tests·precautions. The medical team judges suitability.
Q3. What approach fits pigmentation concerns?
A. Pigmentation may need a different approach by cause·depth. It is judged through consultation, and sun protection may be important. This article does not recommend a specific procedure.
Q4. I have redness—what should I check?
A. Redness may have various causes, so judgment through consultation is important. Confirm your condition precisely with the medical team.
Q5. What if I have several concerns together?
A. Several concerns may overlap or causes may be complex. Confirm comprehensively in consultation and decide the approach.
Q6. What should oily skin manage?
A. Managing the oil-moisture balance may be important. Consult the medical team for specific management·procedure approaches.
Q7. What should dry skin be careful of after a procedure?
A. Dryness may need attention after some procedures, so moisturizing care may be important. Follow the medical team's instructions for procedure-specific care.
Q8. Must I do a patch test?
A. Some procedures may require a patch test. Confirm whether it is needed with the medical team.
Q9. Should I report medications I am taking?
A. Yes. It is safer to inform in advance about medications·underlying conditions·allergies·pregnancy status.
Q10. Can I decide on a procedure from online information alone?
A. Online information or this article is not a diagnosis. Always decide the approach that fits your skin through in-person consultation.
Q11. Doesn't skin type change?
A. Skin type may change with season·environment·condition·age. Confirm your condition at the time of visit in consultation.
Q12. What if redness lasts long after a procedure?
A. If an abnormal reaction persists or is severe, contact the performing institution or a nearby medical institution immediately.
Q13. Are effects guaranteed?
A. Effects·recovery period·results vary greatly by individual and are not guaranteed. It is hard to assert specific results.
Q14. Does getting several procedures together burden the skin?
A. Combination·order may affect skin condition and recovery reactions, so decide in consultation with the medical team.
Q15. How does Prettykeep help with a skin-fitting approach?
A. It helps with consultation booking support, guidance on organizing concerns of interest, translation support, and coordinating consultation·follow-up observation schedules. However, skin diagnosis·procedure selection is the medical team's domain and Prettykeep does not replace it.
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Medical tourism tips
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- For a skin approach, always place "medical team diagnosis·judgment" over "general information."
- Organize your skin type·concerns in advance for the consultation.
- Inform in advance about sensitivity·allergy·medications·condition history.
- Confirm whether a patch test is needed with the medical team.
- For pigmentation·dry skin, follow sun protection·moisturizing care.
- If an abnormal reaction occurs, contact a medical institution immediately.
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About Prettykeep
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Prettykeep supports foreign visitors in preparing an approach that fits their skin in the following ways.
- Consultation booking support
- Guidance on organizing concerns of interest·type
- Support for coordinating consultation·follow-up observation schedules
- Relaying requests to confirm patch tests·precautions
- Confirming translation·language support availability
Prettykeep supports booking and communication and does not guarantee skin diagnosis·procedure selection·effects·results. Skin diagnosis and procedure selection are the medical team's domain, and this content does not replace a diagnosis.
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Medical information and advertising notice
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This content is reference material summarizing general information as of July 2026 and does not replace medical diagnosis or personalized medical advice.
Skin diagnosis and procedure selection are subject first to your treating medical team's judgment, and effects·recovery period·results vary by individual and are not guaranteed. Inform in advance about sensitivity·allergy·medications·underlying conditions, and confirm patch tests·side effects·precautions with the medical team. If abnormal symptoms arise, contact a medical institution immediately.
Written and compiled by Prettykeep editorial team
Information verification basis July 2026
Content type Information guide for foreign patients (skin type·fitting approach)
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