Your First Skin Clinic Visit in Korea
Korean clinics move quickly and can feel very different from a medspa at home. Knowing the steps in advance makes the day calm and lets you ask the right questions.
A typical first visit runs: check-in with your passport, a short medical questionnaire, an optional skin analysis, a consultation with the doctor, a written price quote, payment, numbing (if needed), treatment, and aftercare instructions. For simple treatments the whole visit often takes one to two hours. At YAAN Clinic an English-speaking coordinator stays with you throughout.
Step by step
- Before you arrive — message the clinic with your dates, concerns and photos so the doctor can review them. See booking in English.
- Check-in — bring your passport. You’ll fill in a questionnaire about allergies, medicines, pregnancy and past treatments.
- Skin analysis (optional) — a 3D skin analysis is listed at ₩100,000 on our price list; many patients go straight to the doctor.
- Doctor consultation — the doctor examines your skin and recommends a plan, including downtime. Standard consultation ₩10,000, director consultation ₩30,000, both waived with treatment.
- Written quote — check brand, dose, VAT and extras before paying. Use our charges checklist.
- Numbing and treatment — numbing cream usually needs 20–40 minutes for lasers and injections.
- Aftercare — you’ll get instructions on washing, makeup, sun and exercise. Ask for them in English and save them on your phone.
What to bring
- Passport (for registration)
- A list of medicines and supplements, especially blood thinners
- Photos of previous treatment results or reactions
- Sunglasses, a hat and a mask for the trip back to your hotel
Come with a clean face
Arrive without heavy makeup if you can; the clinic will cleanse your skin before treatment. Avoid booking your first visit on the same day as your flight — read before flying home.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a first visit take?
For consultation plus a simple treatment such as Botox or pico toning, plan one to two hours. Device lifting or combined treatments take longer because of numbing time.
Do I need my passport?
Yes, bring it. Clinics register patients by ID, and you may need it for card payment.
Can I have treatment on the same day as my consultation?
Often yes. See same day treatments for what usually works in one visit.
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Questions before you book?
Message our English-speaking coordinator with your dates and goals. A doctor reviews your case and you get a written price before you fly.
WhatsApp +82-10-5308-0499 Online consultation formPrices and clinic details are taken from YAAN Clinic's published price list and may change; always confirm your final quote in writing. This guide is general information, not medical advice — your doctor will advise on your individual case.
