(Dermatology clinic visit guide for international visitors traveling to Korea)
[Document type] Visit guide for international patients / HEER Dermatology medical staff, key care, consultation hours, and booking method
* This content is a visit-reference material written based on public information confirmed as of July 2026, and does not replace medical diagnosis or the recommendation of a specific procedure. Procedure effects, duration, pain, recovery process, and side effects vary by individual. The final procedure method, product, dosage, and the type and number of threads must be decided after an in-person consultation with the medical staff.
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Introduction
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If you are an international patient planning a skin procedure in Gangnam, Seoul, rather than comparing only famous devices or online prices, you should also check the medical staff's specialty and care method, the expected recovery period, and the care method after returning home.
HEER Dermatology Clinic, located near Sinnonhyeon Station, is disclosed as a medical institution where board-certified dermatologists provide care, and it handles various skin concerns such as lifting and thread lifting, skin regeneration, pigment, acne, and scars. In particular, thread lifting that considers the facial line, volume procedures such as Sculptra · filler, and skin care including LDM are guided as key care areas.
In this guide, we organize HEER Dermatology's medical staff and key procedures, consultation hours, and what international patients should prepare before visiting.
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HEER Dermatology — Key Information
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Location Near Sinnonhyeon Station, Seocho-gu, Seoul (around Gangnam-daero)
Facility type Dermatology clinic
Medical staff Director Lee Sang-shin, Director Ko Jeong-woo, Director Hyun Dong-ju (all board-certified dermatologists per public information)
Signature care Pony-Up Lifting
Key care Thread lifting, energy-based lifting, Sculptra, filler, Botox, skin boosters, LDM skin care, pigment, acne · scars
Transport Line 9 · Shinbundang Line Sinnonhyeon Station
Consultation hours Weekdays 10:00–19:00 (lunch 13:00–14:00) / Saturday 09:30–15:00 (no lunch break) / Sunday · holidays closed
Overseas care history Representative director's China · Hong Kong care and advisory career disclosed (does not guarantee constant interpretation)
International patient booking Schedule confirmation and booking-request support through Prettykeep
The medical staff composition, work schedule, devices, and consultation hours may change. Actual availability is reconfirmed during the Prettykeep booking process.
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What kind of place is HEER Dermatology?
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HEER Dermatology is a dermatology clinic located near Sinnonhyeon Station, Seocho-gu, Seoul.
Care areas confirmed in the public clinic information
- Non-surgical lifting
- Thread lifting
- Facial line and contour management
- Sculptra
- Filler and Botox
- Skin boosters
- LDM skin care
- Pigment and skin tone management
- Acne and acne scars
- Skin regeneration care
Lifting procedures should not only look at skin sagging but must examine together the facial bone structure, fat amount, skin thickness, volume loss, and the movement of the expression muscles. You can reduce unnecessary procedures only by first distinguishing whether the cause of the jawline looking blurry is skin sagging, fat, muscle, or volume loss.
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HEER Dermatology medical staff
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Director Lee Sang-shin
Director Lee Sang-shin is HEER Dermatology's representative medical staff and is disclosed as a board-certified dermatologist.
Publicly listed key career
- Current representative director of HEER Dermatology Korea
- Former representative director of HEER Dermatology Shenzhen, China
- Former advisory member of Oracle Dermatology Hong Kong
- Worked at Oracle Dermatology Tianjin · Yantai · Shenzhen, China
- Worked at Cheongdam Oracle Dermatology, Korea
- Former head of the health and medical department of Namwon Public Health Center
- Appeared on domestic and overseas medical · health broadcasts
- Participated in inbound medical tourism content
His history of care and advisory activity in China and Hong Kong, not just Korea, is disclosed, so his experience caring for overseas patients can be confirmed. However, an overseas care history does not mean constant interpretation is provided for all foreign languages. The actual languages available for interpretation and the schedule must be confirmed through Prettykeep before booking.
Director Ko Jeong-woo
Director Ko Jeong-woo is disclosed as a board-certified dermatologist.
Key public history
- Completed dermatology residency at Chungnam National University Hospital
- History of national top score in the dermatology board certification exam
- Outstanding resident of dermatology at Chungnam National University Hospital
- Training at Johns Hopkins University Hospital, USA
- Former director of Misogain Dermatology
- Former director of Soo Dermatology
- Regular member of the Korean Dermatological Association
- Regular member of the Korean Association of Dermatologists
- Regular member of the Korean Clinical Skin Treatment Research Society
- Regular member of the Korean Society for Dermatologic Laser
- Regular member of the Korean Society of Skin Anti-Aging
A career related to skin disease, laser, anti-aging, and skin treatment is disclosed.
Director Hyun Dong-ju
Director Hyun Dong-ju is also guided as a board-certified dermatologist.
Key public history
- Bachelor's from Seoul National University
- Master of Medicine from CHA University Graduate School of Medicine
- Completed dermatology residency at Bundang CHA Hospital
- Former director of Oracle Dermatology
- Former director of Ganghan Dermatology
- Former director of Malgeunyoon Dermatology
The medical staff composition and work schedule may change. If you wish for a consultation or procedure by a specific staff member, it is best to write the staff name and possible visit dates together in your Prettykeep booking request.
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HEER Dermatology's main lifting care
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[1. Pony-Up Lifting]
Pony-Up Lifting is publicly guided as HEER Dermatology's thread-lifting · contour program. According to the public description, unlike the general method of placing threads on the front of the face, it establishes a procedure plan considering the facial line and the direction of tissue sagging.
You can consult it for concerns such as:
- When the jawline looks blurry
- When you want to manage a downward-sagging facial line
- When you have experienced a foreign-body sensation or unnatural expression after previous thread lifting
- When you feel burdened by thread insertion on the front of the face
- When you want an overall contour change of the face
"Pony-Up Lifting" is not a commonly standardized single procedure name but a program name the clinic uses. You must confirm the type and number of threads actually used, the insertion location, and the composition of combined filler or Botox. Also, superiority compared to general thread lifting or the duration may vary depending on individual condition, so you should judge after consultation.
[2. General thread lifting]
Thread lifting is a procedure that inserts medical threads beneath the skin to support sagging tissue or adjust the facial line.
Items to confirm during consultation
- The product and ingredients of the threads used
- The number of threads
- The insertion location and direction
- The anesthesia method
- Prescription medication after the procedure
- The expected period of swelling and bruising
- The possibility of skin irregularities or asymmetry
- How to respond in case of infection or thread exposure
- Aftercare method after returning home
After the procedure, temporary swelling, bruising, tightness, pain, or skin irregularities may appear. These reactions can generally ease over time, but if severe pain, skin-color changes, pus, or heat sensation occur, care by the medical staff is needed.
[3. Mint Lifting and various thread lifting]
Public information guides that various thread-lifting care such as Mint Lifting is available. Each thread may differ in the shape and thickness of barbs, absorption period, and purpose of use. A large number of threads is not always more suitable, and placement considering the direction of facial sagging and the weight of the tissue is important.
[4. Energy-based lifting]
HEER Dermatology's public care information also confirms lifting procedures that utilize energy such as radiofrequency, ultrasound, and microwave. You can consult it when you have loss of skin elasticity, a jawline and double chin, cheek or lower-face sagging, fine lines and skin texture, or when you want lifting without using threads.
Names such as Thermage and Onda are confirmed in public reviews and procedure information, but the currently owned devices and whether the procedure is available must be reconfirmed through Prettykeep before booking.
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LDM water-drop lifting and skin care
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LDM is a care device that delivers ultrasound of different frequencies to the skin. Depending on skin condition, you can consult it for the purpose of skin soothing and moisturizing, and managing skin texture and sensitivity.
Patients such as the following may be interested:
- When the skin is sensitive or easily reddens
- When strong laser procedures feel burdensome
- When soothing care is needed after another procedure
- When a long recovery period is difficult due to a travel schedule
- When management of moisture and skin condition is needed
LDM is generally guided as care with little recovery burden, but it does not treat all skin diseases or replace other medical procedures. If you have inflammatory skin disease or infection, an accurate diagnosis by a board-certified dermatologist may be needed first, before device care.
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Sculptra and collagen-stimulating procedures
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Sculptra is an injection procedure that uses a PLLA ingredient to induce collagen production in skin tissue. Unlike a method that creates completed volume immediately upon injection like hyaluronic acid filler, it is a procedure that observes changes in skin tissue over a certain period.
You can consult it in cases such as:
- Volume loss in the temple or cheek area
- When the face looks generally sunken
- When you want a gradual change rather than an abrupt volume change
- When you consider skin elasticity and volume together
Points to confirm before the procedure
- Dilution method and dosage used
- Treatment area and injection depth
- Recommended number of procedures and interval
- Whether massage is needed after the procedure
- Possibility of nodules or inflammation
- Expected timing for the effect to appear
- Previous filler procedure history
Sculptra is not a product that can be immediately removed with a general filler dissolving agent, so you must carefully decide the treatment area and dosage.
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Filler and Botox
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[Filler]
Filler is an injection procedure used to supplement sunken areas of the face or adjust proportions and contour. Representative consultation areas are the forehead, temples, front and side cheeks, under-eyes, nasolabial area, lips, chin tip, nose.
Filler can rarely cause vascular occlusion, skin damage, or vision-related emergency complications. You should decide after being sufficiently explained the product and dosage, injection location, and emergency-response method. If you have existing filler, it is best to prepare the product name, dosage, and procedure date.
[Botox]
Botox is an injection procedure used to adjust the movement of expression muscles or muscle size. You can consult it for the forehead and glabella, eye area, nose bridge, jaw muscles, around the mouth, neck, trapezius, or calves.
If an excessive dosage is used without considering facial expressions and muscle movement, the expression may become awkward or asymmetry may occur. Rather than the product, the appropriate injection location and dosage are important.
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Skin boosters
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Skin boosters are a category of injection procedures that finely inject a product into the dermis of the skin to aim at improving moisture, skin texture, fine lines, or elasticity. Since the ingredients and mechanism differ by product, you should not choose based only on the name "skin booster."
Items to confirm during consultation
- The exact product name
- Main ingredients
- Dosage used
- Whether it is a hand injection or device injection
- The anesthesia method
- Expected embossing and bruising
- The recommended procedure interval
- The possibility of nodules or allergy
After injection, temporary embossing, redness, swelling, and bruising may appear. If you have important photography or an event, you must secure a sufficient recovery period.
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Acne and acne scars
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HEER Dermatology guides acne and acne scars as key care areas.
Acne treatment should be distinguished as follows:
- Currently active inflammatory acne
- Comedonal acne
- Red acne marks
- Brown hyperpigmentation
- Depressed acne scars
- Raised scars
If inflammatory acne and scar treatment are done strongly at the same time, skin irritation may increase, so stepwise treatment may be needed. If an international patient has a short stay in Korea, they should consult the treatment scope possible in one visit and the care method to continue after returning home.
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Pigment and skin tone management
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Melasma, freckles, age spots, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation differ in treatment method and laser intensity even if they look similar. It is best to avoid a method of deciding a specific number of laser sessions first without an examination by a board-certified dermatologist.
Information international patients should convey to the medical staff
- Whether the skin tans easily in the sun usually
- Experience of post-laser hyperpigmentation
- Whether recently doing outdoor activity or tanning
- Whitening ingredients and exfoliating products in use
- History of dermatitis or allergy
- Experience of keloid scars
After the procedure, moisturizing and sun protection are important, and you may be advised to stop scrubs, peeling, or irritating cosmetics for a certain period.
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Information international patients should prepare before booking
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If you wish to visit HEER Dermatology, please send the following information to Prettykeep.
- Nationality and country of residence
- Preferred consultation language
- Duration of stay in Korea
- Desired visit date and time
- Desired medical staff
- The skin or facial area of most concern
- Procedures of interest
- Previous filler · Botox · lifting · laser history
- The date and product of thread lifting received
- Medications being taken
- Allergies and major conditions
- Whether pregnant or breastfeeding
- Important event dates
- Planned departure date
- Whether interpretation is needed
Public information guides the possibility of English and Chinese service, but this is not information that guarantees constant interpretation. The actual supported languages and interpretation scope must be confirmed through Prettykeep according to the booking date. Please send personal information and facial photos only through Prettykeep's official consultation channel.
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HEER Dermatology consultation hours
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Public consultation hours
- Monday–Friday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Weekday lunch break 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Saturday 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM (care without a lunch break)
- Sunday and holidays Closed
The care days by medical staff, reception cut-off times, and temporary closures may change. Please visit after confirming the actual available booking time through Prettykeep.
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Location and transportation guidance
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HEER Dermatology is near Sinnonhyeon Station, Seocho-gu, Seoul. It is accessible around Gangnam-daero between Gangnam Station and Sinnonhyeon Station.
Lines available at Sinnonhyeon Station
- Seoul Subway Line 9
- Shinbundang Line
Points to confirm through Prettykeep once your booking is confirmed
- The exact building and floor
- The nearest subway exit
- The walking route from the station to the clinic
- Whether parking and valet parking are available
- Whether to bring a passport or ID
- Whether you need to arrive earlier than the booking time
The Gangnam-daero area has heavy traffic and many pedestrians, so it is best to arrive about 10–15 minutes earlier than your booking time.
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What is convenient about booking through Prettykeep
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If an international patient contacts the clinic directly, the desired procedure and medical staff, past procedure history, and interpretation request may not be conveyed accurately.
Using Prettykeep, you can receive the following booking support.
- Confirmation of desired date and available care time
- Request to confirm a specific staff member's schedule
- Organizing procedures of interest and skin concerns
- Conveying past filler and thread-lifting history
- Confirmation of whether language support such as English or Chinese is available
- Confirmation of pre-procedure preparations
- Guidance on the visit location and transportation
- Conveying booking-change requests
- Support in conveying general post-procedure inquiries
Prettykeep supports booking and communication and does not guarantee medical diagnosis, procedure results, or a booking with a specific staff member or time.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Q1. Where is HEER Dermatology?
A. It is near Sinnonhyeon Station in Seoul. The exact building, floor, subway exit, and route can be confirmed after your Prettykeep booking is confirmed.
Q2. Does a board-certified dermatologist provide care?
A. In the public medical staff information, Director Lee Sang-shin, Director Ko Jeong-woo, and Director Hyun Dong-ju are guided as board-certified dermatologists. Their actual employment status and care schedule must be reconfirmed before booking.
Q3. Can international patients also receive care?
A. International patients can also confirm booking availability. Please convey your nationality, preferred language, and duration of stay in Korea to Prettykeep.
Q4. Is English or Chinese interpretation available?
A. Public information guides English and Chinese service, but interpretation availability by date may vary. You must state the needed language when requesting a booking.
Q5. What is Pony-Up Lifting?
A. It is guided as HEER Dermatology's thread-lifting · contour program that considers the facial line and the direction of sagging. The actual products used, the number of threads, the insertion location, and combined procedures are decided after an in-person consultation.
Q6. Is Pony-Up Lifting better than general thread lifting?
A. There may be differences in the procedure method, but it cannot be concluded that it is more suitable for every patient. Suitability differs depending on facial structure, the degree of sagging, and previous procedure history.
Q7. How long does the swelling from thread lifting last?
A. Swelling and bruising can usually appear for several days to 1–2 weeks, but there are individual differences. The recovery period also differs depending on the type and number of threads and the procedure scope.
Q8. Can I receive thread lifting and filler on the same day?
A. It may be possible depending on the condition, but it is not always necessary. The medical staff should decide considering the treatment area, infection risk, swelling, and procedure order.
Q9. How is Sculptra different from filler?
A. Whereas hyaluronic acid filler is an injected product that supplements volume immediately, Sculptra induces collagen production, aiming for gradual change.
Q10. Can I receive LDM during travel?
A. It is generally guided as care with little recovery burden, but it depends on skin condition. If you have infection or severe inflammation, an examination by a board-certified dermatologist comes first.
Q11. Can I receive consultation and procedure on the same day?
A. It may be possible depending on the medical staff schedule and procedure type. If you wish for a same-day procedure, please let us know in advance at the Prettykeep booking step.
Q12. Can I designate a specific director?
A. A staff designation request is possible, but it may not be finalized depending on the care schedule. Sending 2–3 possible dates makes schedule coordination easier.
Q13. How do I check procedure prices?
A. The price varies depending on the procedure type and product, dosage, number of shots, and the type and number of threads. The final cost may be finalized after the medical staff's consultation.
Q14. Can I put on makeup right after a procedure?
A. Procedures like LDM may allow a relatively quick return to daily life, but thread lifting or injection procedures may restrict makeup and face washing for a certain time. You must follow the individual guidance.
Q15. Is it okay to receive thread lifting on the last day of travel?
A. Since time is needed to observe swelling, bruising, pain, and unexpected reactions, it is safer to avoid right before departure.
Q16. Can I fly after a procedure?
A. It may be possible depending on the procedure type, but before a long-distance flight, you should discuss with the medical staff the risk of swelling and blood clots and the need to observe for emergencies.
Q17. Can I have a procedure while pregnant or breastfeeding?
A. During pregnancy or breastfeeding, the use of some lasers, injections, anesthetics, and prescription drugs may be restricted. You must inform at the booking step.
Q18. What should I do if a problem occurs after a procedure?
A. If you have severe pain, rapidly increasing swelling, skin-color changes, high fever, difficulty breathing, or vision abnormalities, do not wait for Prettykeep's reply—immediately visit a nearby emergency medical institution.
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Checklist before your visit
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- Did you prepare a passport or valid ID?
- Did you confirm the booking date and medical staff?
- Did you confirm the exact building and floor?
- Did you organize your filler · thread-lifting · laser history?
- Did you prepare the product names and procedure dates of existing procedures?
- Did you inform about the medications you take and your allergies?
- Did you convey whether you are pregnant · breastfeeding?
- Did you inform of important events and your departure date?
- Did you confirm whether interpretation is available?
- Did you adjust your alcohol · exercise · sauna schedule after the procedure?
- Are you ready to ask about aftercare methods after returning home?
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Prettykeep booking request example
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I would like care at HEER Dermatology.
Desired visit date October 8 or 9
Available time After 2 PM
Preferred language Chinese
Main concern Jawline and cheek sagging
Procedures of interest Pony-Up Lifting and Sculptra consultation
Previous procedure Jaw Botox 1 year ago, cheek filler 2 years ago
Desired medical staff Director Lee Sang-shin
Planned departure date October 14
I also wish for a same-day procedure after consultation.
Prettykeep organizes the request and confirms the medical staff schedule, booking availability, interpretation, and visit preparations.
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Medical information and advertising notice
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This content is a visit-reference material written based on public information confirmed as of July 2026, and does not replace medical diagnosis or the recommendation of a specific procedure.
Since the official website currently does not open normally from external access, public clinic information and medical staff materials were also referenced. The medical staff composition, procedure devices, consultation hours, prices, parking, and foreign-language support scope may change.
Procedure effects, duration, pain, recovery process, and side effects vary by individual. The final procedure method, product, dosage, and the type and number of threads must be decided after an in-person consultation with the medical staff, and please confirm the latest information through Prettykeep before booking.
Written and organized by Prettykeep Editorial Team
Information confirmation basis July 2026
Content type Visit guide for international patients
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