Renewme Skin Clinic

Renewme Skin Clinic Jamsil branch is located conveniently in one of the hottest neighborhoods in Seoul; you've got the Olympic Stadium and baseball stadium for sports events and major concerts, Seokchon Lake for romantic walks and nature, Lotte World, Lotte Hotel, Lotte World Mall, Lotte Department Store for fun and shopping... Jamsil-dong is also close to the Han River, and just a few steps from Coex Mall (Samsung Station) and Gangnam Station. Who wouldn't  want to give the area a visit? This past weekend, Nicole (our Chinese interpreter) and I went on a spontaneous trip to Lotte World, one of the most popular amusement parks in Seoul. It's accessible by subway, a 10 minute subway ride from Gangnam, which makes it a popular option compared to other parks that require a good deal of driving to reach. Besides the awesome rides, it includes an ice skating rink, folk museum, an extravagant parade in the evening, snack stalls, souvenir shops, and plenty of delicious restauran...

Hi y'all. It's been raining since yesterday here in Seoul, and it's cold and dreary, but I ain't complaining because today is Friday. Just hang in there for a little more, everyone, and soon we'll wake up to a glorious weekend, regardless of how awful the weather might be! If you're not reading this on a Friday... well then, either way, the weekend is bound to come around anyway. ;) A few days ago I visited our Bundang branch to film some videos for our clinic, just footage of our popular procedures so we could show YOU guys a peek into what to expect during treatment. In this post I will introduce to you the steps taken for acne scaling, the most basic form of acne treatment done at our clinic. Skin scaling is a type of superficial chemical peel that exfoliates and removes dead skin cells. I wrote a blog post about this earlier, which you can read by clicking here . This treatment is recommended weekly, more or less depending on your current skin condition,...

You might have heard of INNOfill , the RF+subcision combination treatment, during your research on solutions for acne scars. Indeed, INNOfill is one of the latest and most popular procedures available at our clinic, with high patient satisfaction rates and relatively low downtime. On top of that, our competent doctors noticed recently that this treatment could even remove excess fat in unwanted areas, particularly double chins and under eye bags. But guess what? We've got even better news; this equipment has been upgraded yet again for even better results, under the name of INNO Plus+ . Compared to the previous INNOfill, INNO Plus+ operates in two different modes, has higher frequencies, and utilizes a wider range of hand pieces to treat different skin conditions. As a result, with one equipment we can now treat inflammatory acne, syringoma, spider veins , and other conditions in addition to scars, stretch marks, facial contouring, and skin rejuvenation. Last week, our d...

A lot of patients have been expressing their concerns about MERS, the outbreak that has been causing many to reconsider whether Korea is worth visiting anymore. "Just how serious is the situation over there?" "Should I cancel my flight until I'm positive that it's safe to visit?" These seem to be everyone's top priority these days, and boy do I wish I knew how to answer the questions properly. For now, the most I can do to help is to share the guidelines provided by the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q:  What is the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)? A: The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a disease caused by the infection of MERS-CoV; once patients are infected, they can exhibit symptoms such as heavy breathing and fever (coughing and dyspnea, etc...), and some of the patients are at risk of dying since MERS can evolve into a severe disease. Q:  Where are the regions that the Middle East R...

I (the writer of this blog) never really had an idea of what exactly botox was before I started to work for this dermatology clinic. I always assumed it was something that made your face look a lot puffier and awkward when you smiled, some huge procedure done only at plastic surgery clinics, that would distort your face forever. Little did I know that botox injections were actually so simple and not very dramatic at all! All the awkward celebrities I had seen looked strange because of other procedures, and not just botox. And the more I understood the principles behind botox injections, the more it seemed like such a reasonable treatment to undergo - those for whom botox would apply, obviously. Simply put, botox (botulinum toxin) paralyzes the muscles that cause wrinkles, primarily around the eyes and forehead. If the muscles can't move, they can't make more wrinkles, and over the course of a few weeks the wrinkles will eventually smooth out. You can read more about botox i...

Looking for something to boost your energy quickly and efficiently? Intravenous injections might be what you're looking for. IV drips are a great way to deliver nutrients directly to your system; they're quick, easy, and can allow your body to absorb way more than what would normally be tolerable from oral supplements. There are several types of injections available at Renewme Skin Clinic, all with different solutions and effects on the body. If you're interested, learn about each one and decide which one would suit you best! 1. Mega-Vitamin C It's no secret how important of a role vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) plays. Vitamin C, as we all may know, is a critical nutrient with antioxidant functions. Studies have shown that high doses of ascorbic acid can selectively destroy cancer cells, produce 30-70 times higher plasma concentrations (compared to oral consumption), and decrease histamine concentrations. Indications for vitamin C injections include fatigue, common co...

Visiting the dermatologist for the first time might seem intimidating if you're not used to it. But in fact, the truth is that medical consultations in Korea, much like most other things in this country, are easy, quick, cheap, and efficient; unlike clinics in other countries where I've heard you need to book months in advance and pay a ridiculous amount of money just to speak with the doctor. If you happen to live in Korea or even if you're just visiting, I'd suggest you seize this good opportunity to visit a skin clinic while you can (only if you need to, of course). Nevertheless, skin clinics aren't like shopping malls where you can breeze in with no intention of buying anything, browse around, pay half-attention to retailers persuading you to buy their products, and maybe decide to splurge on something or perhaps just leave empty-handed, wallet untouched. This is a place where you go in with a specific concern, communicate with the doctors and staff about t...

Finding a trustworthy skin/plastic surgery clinic to visit can be a tricky and difficult process if you don't have much experience beforehand. Before the internet was flooded with information on procedures and advertisements, we would've sought out clinics based on the first-hand experiences of our friends and relatives. We would see the results in person to determine the skill of the doctor. Those are the old days now. Today, we can instantly find the latest before-and-after photos as well as full, detailed testimonials from patients all over the world for most clinics you've heard of. On the downside, the overflow of information can actually be more confusing since there are now so many places to choose from, and you may never know if some of the advertisements have been modified on the computer. Our doctors at Renewme Skin Clinic are fully aware of what it's like to be the patient, especially where trust is concerned. To be 100% percent sure that a procedure is ...

The nasty aftermath of acne can manifest in a number of ways. It might leave ugly red blotches all over your face. It can leave dark brown spots instead. It can leave deep pitted scars of different shapes and sizes that make your skin look rough and bumpy. And as I am sure you probably are aware of, different treatments are recommended for different types of acne scars and marks. At Renewme Skin Clinic, we have equipment and treatment plans for all types of skin conditions, including pitted scars, enlarged pores, marks, and such. This post, however, will introduce a suggested treatment package that deals specifically with acne marks: Scaling (3x) + IPL (3x) + Extraction (3x) + Gold Toning (2x) This combination of treatments would be administered over 5 treatment sessions. So what exactly does each treatment do? 1. Acne Scaling Acne scaling is a superficial chemical peel that exfoliates and removes the skin of any dead cells and impurities that might cause your skin to b...

Seoul has its fair share of pretty good Indian food. It's authentic, delicious, and on the affordable side, which makes it a great option if you're looking for a restaurant that's a little different from your everyday menu. "Taj" is a chain Indian food restaurant located in Gangnam, a 5-minute walk from Renewme Skin Clinic Seocho branch. Conveniently located right next to this place is the Indian Museum, which I suspect might be owned by the same person. Perhaps it's because of the location, I'm not sure, but this place was definitely more luxurious and expensive compared to the other casual Indian restaurants I had been to. They have two lunch menus on weekdays, priced at 11,000 and 22,000 won respectively. Lunch set B obviously has more on the menu, such as lassi, soup, barbecue meat, and coffee. For both sets you can select the vegetarian or non-vegetarian menus. Upon entering, I realized that the place was a lot wider and spaciou...