Renewme Skin Clinic

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin disorder that starts at an early age, affecting young children more than adolescents or adults. It can be triggered environmentally or genetically, and seems to be more and more common in Korea as the years go by. Severe cases can affect a patient's adulthood as well, and therefore requires a long-term and systematic medical approach for treatment. Symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis Symptoms include severe itching  that comes with erythematous papules and scaly skin. The condition can significantly worsen from the scratching, which leads to more itching and more scratching, resulting in a vicious cycle, thicker skin and deep wrinkles. Symptoms can worsen  when the lesions spread widely across the body; when combined with allergic reactions/asthma; when it runs in the family; and when the patient is an only child. Because of its complexity and difficult nature, it is strongly recommended that you consult a certified dermatology s...

I don't know about you, but I'm the type of person whose hands and feet get clammy super easily. It probably has to do with bad blood circulation, but sometimes it can get quite annoying. I can't wear gloves or thick socks because rather than becoming warm, my hands and feet just get sweaty and actually colder. Holding hands with anyone on a date was a no-no as well; my clammy hands weren't always entirely due to nervousness. Sweat is our body's way of naturally controlling body temperature and is necessary. However, too much sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis , is actually a disease that is triggered by stress or emotional stimulation, in which eccrine glands secrete sweat more than the necessary amount to control body temperature. Hyperhidrosis usually takes place on the palms, soles, armpits, face and scalp; and it’s caused by emotional stimulation, rather than changes in temperature. Medical terminology aside, too much sweat can cause social distress and ...

As the interpreter for international patients, I try to do my best to make sure y'all have a pleasant and satisfactory experience at our clinic. Your impression of us, how you describe us to your friends and family; when all added up, make up the face that our clinic shows to the rest of the world within and outside of Korea. And as for me personally, since it's my job to guide you through your journey at Renewme Skin Clinic, a small compliment or a kind word of thanks from any patient is more than enough to make my day! Here is an email I received from a patient this past weekend: "Thanks for the booking!  The appointment went very well (as usual). I just want to say a special thank you for the awesome service. As you know, I've been to the Dongdaemun clinic several times in the past few years and I'm always very happy with the service I receive there.  I love the "balibali" service and how quick and organized they are there. I'm planning ...

Feeling cold yet? The weather is the coldest so far this winter, with temperatures dropping to as low as 17 degrees below zero! Se...seventeen? Anyone in the mood for spicy Japanese curry to warm up your insides? You might have heard of "Abiko," which is a Japanese curry chain in Korea and famous for having different levels of spiciness - for those of you who are brave (or crazy) enough for a challenge, it's the perfect option. But before that, here's a blog post that is long overdue! Last summer, a new "Abiko" chain opened near our Seocho branch, very close to the famous Seoul Arts Center. It's a popular menu for lunch, so I'd already estimated that the lines would be long, but it turned out this particular Abiko was swarming with people for a different reason: the owner was Song Baek Kyeong, member of 1TYM! Huh? Who's that? What's 1TYM? Well, back in the day, before K-pop started dominating the world, there was actually a pretty ...

Yesterday, Dr. Ha of our Jamsil branch gave an interview regarding men's skin care, and some of the insights she had shared were interesting; so I decided to include some of that in today's blog post. Good looking guy admiring himself in the mirror because his skin is already perfect Male skin care is not as common or placed in the spotlight as it is for females, and therefore there is not much awareness on the differences between male and female skin. However, if you, as a man, have the slightest concern for your skin, it's important to know the following: 1. Men generally have thicker skin than women. 2. Therefore, men are more likely to experience deeper wrinkles rather than fine lines. ... Just kidding. :D 3. Men have higher sebum secretion rates than women. 4. This means men generally have oilier skin. 5. This also means men are more likely to have more acne and other inflammations on the face. 6. These inflammations can also be caused by irritating ...

Recently I uploaded a blog post about treatments for dull skin . To give you a quick recap, what makes a face look older and dull can be due a number of factors - pigmentation, dead skin cells and dryness, lack of elasticity, and such. To determine how to best improve a dull looking face, it's best to consult a dermatologist, and decide the best treatment plan for you. Here is another treatment that is subtle but can help in adding youth and brightness for your face: cheek fillers. "Why would cheek fillers make me look younger?" you may ask. "I don't want to look chubbier. I want my face to be nice and slim and contoured." But what if I told you that cheek fillers aren't there to make you look chubbier; in fact, you'd need a LOT of fillers injected to make it look like you've actually gained weight or anything. First, let's think about what would happen without  the cheek fillers. If the following description applies to you, you migh...

During winter break, or while wounds heal faster during the cold weather, is the ideal time to zap away all the moles and warts and things on your face. And just to give you a heads up: asking "how much is laser for pigmentation?" will not result in a very satisfactory answer because different laser types are required for different kinds of pigmentation. Here is a treatment package at our clinic that utilizes the three most important lasers in clearing up your face: CO2 + IPL + Nd:YAG/Excel V 1. CO2 CO2 laser uses carbon dioxide to vaporize the skin surface, or any skin lesions/skin tags. More than one session may be needed if the lesion in question is too deep, since excessive treatment may leave a scar. CO2 can be used on moles, warts, lentigo, skin tags, syringoma, and such. 2. IPL IPL, which stands for Intense Pulsed Light, is a cosmetic photorejuvenation procedure that uses a broad ranges of pulsed light to treat wrinkles and pigmentation, and can als...

"I want to make my skin look brighter." "My face just looks really dull." These are common concerns that people may have for their skin. You might have thought you needed whitening treatments for your skin tone, but the fact is that dull skin can occur for any skin type and color, especially during the winter when metabolism is slower and your blood vessels tend to contract. Now, "dull skin" isn't really a medical term. But since we all understand what you mean when you say that, I've prepared some treatments that can address these concerns and help make your face brighter and glowing (not necessarily lighter in color, it's important to understand this). Here are 4 reasons for dull skin and the possible solutions for each one: 1. Flaky Skin: AquaPeel , Scaling etc. Remove the dead skin cells and flakes that make your face dull with exfoliating treatment such as AquaPeel and scaling. These are superficial peels for your face that ha...

Last December 19th, Dr. Ha Ji Hyun of Renewme Skin Clinic Jamsil branch won the award for  " Most Trusted Doctor in Korea " at the 2015 SoYoung Asia Medical Cosmetics Award Ceremony. In celebration of this honor and in gratitude for our international patients  who helped make all of this happen, we are offering big discounts and gifts to all patients! 1. FREE Mask Sheet for EVERY VISITING PATIENT Omega Sheet Mask is a cooling mask that has excellent moisturizing effects. Standard soothing treatment for after procedures,  or when you need that extra freshness in your face! Original price: 30,000 KRW per 5 sheets! 2. Square Jaw Botox for V-Line 300,000 KRW  →  70,000 KRW!!!   MORE THAN 75% DISCOUNT Calf Botox for Slim Legs 600,000 KRW  →  450,000 KRW!!! 3. FREE Renewme Triple-Protection Sun Cream for all payments above 900,000 KRW 4. FREE Cryocell Soothing Treatment + Vel...

Happy New Year, everybody! Although this blog is five days late, today can still be considered the start of 2016, and Renewme Skin Clinic wishes you nothing but health and happiness for the days to come. Fingers crossed that your new year's resolutions will stay strong and not die by the first couple of weeks or so. And since it's the year of the monkey now, here's a little gif for you guys to enjoy: Getting back to business, the beginning of a new year is a great time to get yourself together and start afresh; additionally, it couldn't be a better time to finally battle that persistent acne and kick off this year with clear new skin! You know the usual, new year new me. And that's what we're here to help you with - it's in our name too (Renew + Me), hee hee. Now, the most common concern that many patients have regarding skin is acne. Don't pop your pimples at home like this model, who doesn't seem to have any pimples in the first place ...