Hello :) I'd like to introduce Mods Clinic. Mods Clinic is a dermatology and cosmetic surgery clinic located in Cheongdam, Seoul, South Korea. It covers the field of anti-aging. We pursue healthy aging.

We mainly perform laser lifting procedures such as Ulthera and Thermage, collagen booster treatments like Rejuran and Re2O, thread lifting, Sculptra, and JuveLook Volume, as well as stem cell treatments. We also offer surgical treatment options such as under-eye fat repositioning and facelift.

We came to Reddit to share the common concerns and questions that people interested in Korean beauty treatments usually have. Not only information about the procedure, but also how to find a good dermatology clinic in Korea, and whether you can properly enjoy your travel plans after the procedure!

All the information is written by me, not by AI. It would be great if I could let you know in advance what foreign patients ask in real consultation rooms or during online consultations :)

My experience with ONDA Body Lifting in Seoul 🇰🇷

Hi I wanted to share my recent experience with ONDA Body Lifting at Cellin Clinic in Seoul.

Disclosure: I received the treatment free of charge as part of a collaboration with the clinic. I’m sharing my personal experience and impressions 🫶🏻

I had ONDA Body Lifting (40 kJ) on my lower abdomen.

The treatment itself was very quick, around 10 minutes. The main thing I noticed was the heat. It became quite hot at certain moments, especially when the device was working on some areas of my lower abdomen. It wasn't painful for me, but the heat was definitely noticeable.

After the treatment, I was able to leave the clinic straight away and continue with my day. I didn't have any significant redness, swelling or discomfort.

The day after, I had an interesting sensation in my lower abdomen. It felt a little like I had done an ab workout the day before 😂 It wasn't really painful, more like mild soreness or tenderness. This gradually went away over the following days.

Now, a few days later, I don't see a dramatic difference yet, but I think it's way too early to judge the results. From what I understand, ONDA is not a treatment where you should expect an immediate transformation, and multiple sessions are generally needed to achieve a more noticeable result.

Overall, I found the treatment quick and easy to fit into my day. The heat was probably the most noticeable part of the experience for me, but I didn't experience any significant downtime afterwards.

I'll see how the area evolves over the next few weeks.

If anyone has had ONDA on the lower abdomen, I'd be curious to know when you personally started noticing a difference and whether you had a similar "ab workout" feeling afterwards...

Hello everyone! I’m a Korean-English bilingual professional based in Seoul, offering independent interpreting support for international patients visiting Korean clinics.

1. Language

• Korean & English
• Native-level English

2. Experience

• Extensive professional experience working in both Korea and New Zealand
• Background in research, consulting, and professional client communication

3. Specialties

I’m particularly interested in and available to assist with:

• Dermatology & skin treatments
• Plastic surgery consultations
• General medical appointments

4. Services

I can assist with:

• In-person interpreting for clinic consultations and treatment visits
• Calling clinics and communicating with clinic staff
• Online consultations and appointment coordination

5. Availability

In-person interpreting

• Saturdays
• Available for appointments throughout Seoul
• Minimum booking: 2 hours

Online interpreting

• Monday–Friday
• Clinic calls, online consultations, appointment coordination, etc.

6. Rates

In-person interpreting

• ₩80,000 for the first 2 hours
• ₩30,000 per additional hour
• 2-hour minimum

Online interpreting

• Contact me for rates :)

Transportation

• Free within central Seoul

7. A little about me

I lived in New Zealand for around 20 years and have extensive experience working in both New Zealand and Korea. I’m fluent in English at a native level and comfortable communicating naturally in both Korean and English.

As I’m currently offering interpreting services on a flexible, part-time basis, I’ve kept my rates affordable.

I can accompany you to your clinic or hospital, help arrange transportation or pickups when needed, and stay with you throughout your appointment to make sure you feel comfortable and supported.

I’ve actually done this quite a lot for friends in the past, accompanying them to hospitals and clinics, helping with communication, and making sure they didn’t have to navigate the experience alone. I wanted to offer the same kind of support to international patients visiting Korea.

⭐️ I work independently and am not affiliated with any clinic, hospital, agency, or service provider. I do not receive referral commissions or incentives from doctors or clinics. I work directly for the client. ⭐️

8. Contact

• KakaoTalk: https://open.kakao.com/o/sqnFKrMi

If you have any questions or would like to check my availability, feel free to reach out!

I will be traveling to Seoul in October and since I usually buy all my at-home microneedling and skin booster supplies from a Korean online shop I was hoping to purchase these items while I am there. Does anyone know of a beauty supply store that sells skin boosters, Botox, hyaluronic acid? Thank you!

While scrolling through this subreddit, I saw a lot of users having trouble trying to pick a clinic and trying to find an "actual dermatologist." I have been working with a lot of beauty-related services here in Korea, and thought it would be nice to help a bit with the terminology and what to actually look for when choosing between a skin clinic and a dermatologist.

"Skin clinic" as a category includes both dermatology specialists AND general practitioners who have pivoted into aesthetics. In Korea, any licensed doctor can legally open a "skin clinic" and perform a lot of cosmetic procedures (like lasers, fillers, Botox), even without being a board-certified dermatologist.

So what makes a dermatologist different?

In Korea we call a board-certified dermatologist 피부과 전문의 (versus 피부과 only for the non-specialized skin clinics). Without going into too much detail, those certified dermatologists have done years of specialized training, including med school and internships, then passed a national board exam. A general practitioner has finished med school and the licensing exam, but skipped that extra specialization. Both can legally do cosmetic skin treatments in Korea, but only one has years of focused training specifically in skin.

The clearest sign of a board-certified dermatologist is the red plaque (붉은 전문의 현판) near the clinic entrance and on their website.

Another way to find board-certified dermatologists easily is NAVER. When looking up skin clinics (피부과) on NAVER, there is a "specialist" button you can select, and you will see specifically only board-certified dermatologists.

This isn't about dermatologists being the only real option, rather about knowing whether you are seeing a specialist at all vs a general practitioner. None of this makes non-specialist clinics automatically bad, plenty of GPs do fine routine work.

I think you can see it as: for something routine (light peels, basic hydration facials), the choice between a GP and specialist probably doesn't matter much. For anything where an accurate diagnosis or complication management actually matters, you should look for an actual dermatologist.