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Treatments

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)

IPL 광선치료

A broad-spectrum light therapy that simultaneously improves pigmentation, vascular issues, and skin texture using intense pulsed light energy.

LDM

LDM

An ultrasound skin care device that alternates dual frequencies (3MHz and 10MHz) for Local Dynamic Micro-Massage to promote skin regeneration, hydration, and anti-inflammation.

LED Therapy

LED테라피

A non-invasive phototherapy that irradiates specific wavelengths of LED light to promote skin regeneration, anti-inflammation, and collagen synthesis.

Nd:YAG Laser

Nd:YAG 레이저

A versatile pigment laser with dual wavelengths (1064nm/532nm) capable of treating both deep and superficial pigmentation.

PRP

PRP

A procedure that extracts platelet-rich plasma (PRP) from the patient's own blood and injects it into the skin to promote autologous regeneration.

Q-Switched Laser

Q-스위치 레이저

A traditional pigment-specialized laser that selectively destroys pigment with high-energy nanosecond pulses.

Hyperhidrosis Treatment

다한증치료

Treatment for hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) of the axillae, palms, and soles using Botox, miraDry, and other modalities.

Density

덴서티

A Korean-made HIFU lifting device that delivers high-density ultrasound energy to the SMAS layer and dermis for lifting and tightening.

Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)

두피문신

A semi-permanent procedure that injects special pigment into the scalp epidermis-to-upper dermis to create hair follicle dots, giving the appearance of hair density.

Lipolysis Injection – Back

등 지방분해주사

A procedure that breaks down back and bra line fat to improve the posterior body contour.

Radiesse

레디어스

A filler containing calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres that provides both immediate volume and collagen stimulation.

Laser Hair Removal

레이저 제모

A medical procedure that selectively delivers laser energy to hair follicle melanin to permanently destroy follicles for hair removal.

Laser Toning

레이저토닝

A pigment treatment that gradually removes melanin by repeatedly irradiating Nd:YAG 1064nm laser at low power.

Ruby Laser

루비 레이저

A laser specialized for superficial pigmented lesion removal with the 694nm wavelength offering high melanin absorption.

Rejuran

리쥬란

A skin booster that injects salmon-derived PN (polynucleotide) into the skin to promote skin regeneration and elasticity improvement.

Medical Skincare

메디컬스킨케어

A professional skin care program performed under medical supervision at clinics, combining chemical peeling, iontophoresis, LED, and other modalities tailored to skin condition.

Pore Reduction

모공축소

A combined procedure using fractional laser, microneedle RF, peeling, and other modalities to visibly reduce enlarged pores.

Tattoo Removal

문신제거

A procedure that uses Q-switched or picosecond laser to shatter tattoo ink particles so that macrophages can process and eliminate them.

Water Glow Injection

물광주사

A mesotherapy procedure that micro-injects a nutrient cocktail of hyaluronic acid, vitamins, and growth factors into the dermis to deliver deep hydration and radiance.

Body Lifting

바디리프팅

A non-surgical body treatment that applies energy devices such as HIFU, RF, and microwave to the body for skin tightening and fat reduction.

Body Contouring

바디조각술

A collective term for non-surgical body contouring procedures that combine energy devices and injection treatments to sculpt specific body areas.

Botox

보톡스

An injectable treatment that temporarily inhibits muscle movement by injecting small amounts of botulinum toxin.

Fat Dissolving Injection – Abdomen

복부 지방파괴주사

A procedure that non-surgically reduces subcutaneous abdominal fat to improve the abdominal contour.

Milia

비립종

Small 1-2mm white cysts formed by trapped keratin beneath the epidermis, simply removed by extraction, laser, or electrocautery.

Warts

사마귀

Benign epithelial growths caused by HPV (Human Papillomavirus) infection, removed by cryotherapy, laser, or immunotherapy.

Sofwave

소프웨이브

An FDA-cleared non-invasive lifting device based on SUPERB™ technology that delivers concentrated heat to the dermis at 1.5mm depth using 3D high-intensity ultrasound to remodel collagen.

IV Therapy

수액테라피

A procedure that directly administers vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other nutrients via intravenous (IV) infusion for rapid hydration and nutrient delivery.

Shrink (HIFU)

슈링크

A Korean-made HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) lifting device that delivers ultrasound energy to the dermal and SMAS layers to induce lifting and tightening.

Sculptra

스컬트라

A collagen-stimulating treatment that gradually restores volume by injecting poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) to induce collagen production.

Skin Booster

스킨부스터

A collective term for procedures that inject non-crosslinked hyaluronic acid into the dermis to deliver deep hydration and improve skin texture.

Thread Lifting

실리프팅

A lifting procedure that inserts biodegradable threads (PDO, PCL, PLLA) under the skin to physically lift sagging tissue and stimulate collagen production.

Agnes

아그네스

An acne treatment device that delivers selective RF energy to sebaceous glands through insulated microneedles to permanently destroy them.

Alexandrite Laser

알렉산드라이트 레이저

A multipurpose laser using the 755nm wavelength for both pigment treatment and hair removal.

Exosome

엑소좀

A next-generation regenerative treatment that applies or injects exosomes — intercellular signaling vesicles — into the skin to promote skin regeneration, anti-inflammation, and elasticity improvement.

Ellansé

엘란쎄

A semi-permanent filler containing polycaprolactone (PCL) microspheres in CMC gel, providing immediate volume while stimulating collagen production.

Acne Treatment

여드름치료

A comprehensive treatment addressing the four major causes of acne (excess sebum, follicular keratinization, bacteria, inflammation) through topicals, oral medication, lasers, and peeling.

Nutrient Injection

영양주사

A procedure that supplements nutrients via intramuscular (IM) or subcutaneous (SC) injection of vitamins, amino acids, and minerals.

Lipolysis Injection – Love Handle

옆구리 지방분해주사

A procedure that breaks down love handle (flank) fat to refine the waistline.

Onda

온다

A non-invasive body and face treatment that uses Coolwaves™ microwave technology to selectively destroy fat cells and tighten skin.

Oligio

올리지오

A Korean-made monopolar RF (radiofrequency) lifting device that delivers RF energy throughout the full dermal layer to induce collagen remodeling, using the same principle as Thermage.

Adhesion & Fibrosis Correction Treatment

유착 교정 시술

A non-surgical procedure that releases subcutaneous adhesions (fibrosis) developed after surgery to restore soft, smooth tissue.

Fat Dissolving Injection – Double Chin

이중턱 지방파괴주사

A non-surgical procedure that destroys fat cells in the double chin area to improve the jawline.

Double Chin Reduction

이중턱 축소

A comprehensive non-surgical procedure that reduces double chin through combined approaches to improve the lower facial contour.

InMode

인모드

A multi-application RF (radiofrequency) energy platform offering skin tightening, fat reduction, and muscle stimulation through various applicators.

Calf Reduction Treatment

종아리 축소 시술

A non-surgical procedure that slims the calf by reducing calf muscle and/or fat for a sleeker leg line.

Stem Cell Injection

줄기세포주사

A procedure that injects stem cells or stem cell-derived components (conditioned media, exosomes) into the skin or scalp to promote tissue regeneration.

Juvelook

쥬베룩

A next-generation skin remodeling injection combining PDLLA (poly-D,L-lactic acid) and HA (hyaluronic acid) to simultaneously improve skin texture, elasticity, and collagen production.

Fat Graft Correction Treatment

지방이식 후 교정 시술

A non-surgical correction procedure that addresses side effects such as over-engraftment, lumps, and unevenness after fat grafting surgery.

Fat Dissolving Injection

지방파괴주사

A non-surgical treatment that reduces localized fat by injecting drugs that destroy fat cells.

Liposuction Revision Treatment

지방흡입 후 교정 시술

A non-surgical correction procedure that addresses unevenness, adhesions, and asymmetry that can occur after liposuction surgery.

Collagen Booster

콜라겐부스터

A collective term for procedures that use biodegradable polymers such as PLLA, PCL, and PDLLA to stimulate the body's own collagen production.

Hair Loss Treatment

탈모치료

Treatment for various types of hair loss including androgenetic (male/female pattern), alopecia areata, and telogen effluvium using medications, PRP, stem cells, and low-level laser therapy.

Tenserma

텐써마

A Korean-made monopolar RF tightening device that delivers radiofrequency energy throughout the full dermal layer to induce collagen remodeling.

Tuneface

튠페이스

A Korean-made hybrid lifting device combining HIFU and RF for facial contour lifting and skin tightening.

Stretch Mark Laser

튼살레이저

A treatment using fractional laser, microneedle RF, and other modalities to stimulate dermal collagen regeneration in stretch marks, improving their texture and color.

Stretch Mark Injection

튼살주사

A supplementary procedure that injects PRP, skin boosters (HA), or collagen stimulators into stretch mark areas to promote dermal regeneration.

Titanium

티타늄

A Korean-made hybrid lifting device combining HIFU and RF dual energy to simultaneously stimulate the SMAS layer and dermal layer.

Fat Dissolving Injection – Upper Arm

팔뚝 지방파괴주사

A procedure that destroys localized fat on the inner upper arms to create a slimmer arm line.

Potenza

포텐자

A microneedle RF device with drug delivery capability, used for skin remodeling, pore reduction, scar improvement, and pigmentation treatment.

Fraxel Laser

프락셀

A fractional laser treatment that creates microscopic heat columns in the skin to remove pigment, improve scars, and promote skin regeneration.

Pico Toning

피코토닝

A treatment that uses picosecond (10 to the negative 12) ultra-short pulse laser to finely shatter melanin pigment, improving melasma, spots, and pigmentation.

Filler

필러

A procedure that injects gel-type substances such as hyaluronic acid (HA) beneath the skin to add volume and improve wrinkles.

HydraFacial

하이드라페이셜

A 4-step skin care device that performs deep cleansing, peeling, extraction, and hydration simultaneously using patented vortex technology.

Syringoma

한관종

A benign tumor derived from eccrine sweat ducts, appearing as 1-3mm skin-colored to yellowish papules around the eyes, removed by laser or RF.

Lipolysis Injection – Thigh

허벅지 지방분해주사

A procedure that breaks down inner and outer thigh fat to improve leg contour.

Redness Treatment

홍조치료

Treatment for facial redness, rosacea, and telangiectasia using vascular lasers, IPL, and medications.

Scar Treatment

흉터치료

A combined treatment for various scar types including acne scars, surgical scars, traumatic scars, and keloids using laser, RF, subcision, filler, and injections.

Surgeries

T-Osteotomy

T절골

A surgical technique that performs a T-shaped osteotomy of the chin to reduce width while simultaneously adjusting length and projection.

V-Line Surgery

V라인수술

A combined surgery performing square jaw reduction and chin reshaping simultaneously to create a V-line facial contour from both front and side views.

Breast Revision Surgery

가슴재수술

A revision surgery to correct problems such as capsular contracture, implant displacement, rupture, asymmetry, or unsatisfactory shape from previous breast augmentation.

Breast Reduction

가슴축소

A surgery that reduces overly large breasts by excising excess skin, glandular tissue, and fat to decrease size and improve shape.

Breast Augmentation

가슴확대

A surgery that increases breast size using implants (silicone gel, saline) or autologous fat transfer.

Zygoma Reduction

광대축소

A surgery that reduces protruding cheekbones by performing osteotomy and repositioning them inward.

Functional Rhinoplasty

기능코수술

A surgery that corrects functional nasal problems (nasal obstruction) such as deviated septum, nasal valve stenosis, and turbinate hypertrophy.

Ptosis Correction

눈매교정

A surgery that corrects ptosis (droopy eyelids) caused by weak levator muscle function, making the eyes appear more open and alert.

Lower Eyelid Fat Repositioning

눈밑지방재배치

A surgery that repositions (rather than removes) protruding under-eye fat to the sunken tear trough area, correcting both puffiness and hollowness simultaneously.

Eye Revision Surgery

눈재수술

A revision surgery to correct unsatisfactory results or complications from previous eye surgeries (double eyelid, ptosis correction, canthoplasty, etc.).

Protruding Mouth Surgery

돌출입수술

A surgery to correct protruding upper and lower jaw by performing anterior segmental osteotomy (ASO) or orthognathic surgery.

Lateral Canthoplasty

뒤트임

A surgery that incises the lateral canthus (outer eye corner) area to widen the horizontal eye width outward.

Short Nose Correction

들창코수술

A surgery that lengthens a short, upturned nose (with visible nostrils from the front) by extending it downward.

Hump Nose Correction

매부리코수술

A surgery that shaves the protruding dorsal hump to create a smooth nasal bridge line.

Neck Lift

목거상술

A surgery that corrects sagging skin, fat, and platysma muscle of the neck to improve the jawline and neck contour.

Lower Eyelid Retraction

밑트임

A surgery that lowers the lower eyelid to increase the vertical height of the eye opening.

Abdominoplasty

복부거상술

A surgery that removes excess hanging abdominal skin and fat, and repairs separated rectus muscles to improve the abdominal contour.

Square Jaw Reduction

사각턱축소

A surgery that reduces the angular mandible (square jaw) through osteotomy and resection to create a slender jawline.

Upper Blepharoplasty

상안검수술

A surgery that removes excess drooping upper eyelid skin and muscle to restore the visual field and achieve a younger appearance.

Non-Incision Double Eyelid

쌍꺼풀(매몰법)

A surgery that creates a double eyelid fold by connecting the upper eyelid skin to the tarsal plate using sutures without skin incision.

Incision Double Eyelid

쌍꺼풀(절개법)

A surgery that incises the eyelid skin to remove excess skin, muscle, and fat, then sutures to the tarsal plate to create a permanent double eyelid fold.

Facelift

안면거상술

A surgery that lifts sagging facial skin and the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) layer by surgically pulling and securing them upward.

Epicanthoplasty

앞트임

A surgery that removes the epicanthal fold (Mongolian fold) to expose the inner corner of the eye and widen the horizontal eye width.

Orthognathic Surgery

양악수술

A surgery that simultaneously osteotomizes and repositions both the upper jaw (maxilla) and lower jaw (mandible) to correct malocclusion and facial asymmetry.

Gynecomastia Surgery

여유증수술

A surgery that corrects gynecomastia (abnormally enlarged male breast tissue) by excising glandular tissue and performing liposuction.

Trauma Reconstruction

외상재건

A reconstructive surgery that restores the form and function of facial or body areas damaged by accidents, trauma, or burns.

Brow Lift

이마거상술

A surgery that lifts the drooping forehead and eyebrows upward and secures them in an elevated position.

Fat Grafting

지방이식

A surgery that harvests fat from other body areas (abdomen, thighs, etc.) via liposuction, purifies it, and injects it into areas needing volume.

Liposuction

지방흡입

A body contouring surgery that physically suctions out subcutaneous fat by inserting a cannula (thin tube).

Mini Facelift

최소절개리프팅

A reduced-scope facelift with a smaller incision than a traditional facelift, offering faster recovery.

Nasal Tip Plasty

코끝성형

A surgery that reshapes the nasal tip (nasal apex) in terms of shape, height, and angle using autologous cartilage for a refined appearance.

Nose Revision Surgery

코재수술

A revision surgery to correct unsatisfactory results or complications (capsular contracture, asymmetry, implant visibility, etc.) from previous rhinoplasty.

Alar Reduction

콧볼축소

A surgery that reduces wide or flared nostrils (alar base) by excising tissue to narrow the nostril width.

Genioplasty

턱끝성형

A surgery that corrects the chin (mentum) in terms of length, projection, retrusion, and asymmetry.

Brachioplasty

팔거상술

A surgery that removes excess hanging skin and fat from the inner upper arm to improve the arm contour.

Lower Blepharoplasty

하안검수술

A surgery that corrects drooping skin, wrinkles, and fat protrusion of the lower eyelid.

Inverted Nipple Correction

함몰유두교정

A surgery that corrects inverted nipples by surgically releasing them to achieve normal outward projection.

Thigh Lift

허벅지거상술

A surgery that removes excess hanging skin and fat from the inner or outer thigh to improve the thigh contour.

Scar Reconstruction

흉터재건

A reconstructive surgery that corrects severe scars from trauma, burns, or surgery to improve both function and appearance.

Devices

CO2 Laser

CO2 레이저

A 10,600nm carbon dioxide laser that is the oldest and most widely used general-purpose device in dermatology.

LDM

LDM

A German-developed dual-frequency (3MHz+10MHz) ultrasound device that promotes skin regeneration, hydration, and anti-inflammation through a non-thermal approach.

Dermashine

더마샤인

An automated meso-injection device by Huons (Korea) using multi-needles to uniformly deliver solutions into the dermis for water glow treatments.

Doublo Gold

더블로 골드

A HIFU lifting device developed by HIRONIC (Korea).

Mark-Vu

마크뷰

A high-resolution skin imaging and analysis system that quantitatively measures pigmentation, pores, wrinkles, and sebum.

MiraDry

미라드라이

A microwave energy device that permanently destroys axillary sweat glands and odor glands for treatment of hyperhidrosis and osmidrosis.

Mirajet

미라젯

A needle-free injection device that uses high-pressure air to deliver medications into the skin without needles.

Body Thermage

바디 써마지

A body-specific Thermage tip using monopolar RF to tighten skin on the abdomen, thighs, arms, and other body areas.

Body InMode

바디 인모드

Body-specific applicators from the InMode platform (BodyTite, EvolveX) for body contouring, fat reduction, and skin tightening.

Bellasonic

벨라소닉

A Korean ultrasound device using sonic vibrations (sonophoresis) to enhance transdermal absorption of active ingredients without needles.

Volnewmer

볼뉴머

A Korean-made ultrasound-based lifting and skincare device.

Vbeam

브이빔

A 595nm Pulsed Dye Laser (PDL) by Candela (USA), the gold standard device for vascular laser treatment.

Sofwave

소프웨이브

An FDA-approved ultrasound lifting device developed by Sofwave Medical (Israel) that targets collagen remodeling at the 1.5mm dermal depth.

Shrink Universe

슈링크 유니버스

A HIFU device developed by Classys (Korea) that delivers ultrasound energy to various skin depths through interchangeable cartridges for lifting and tightening.

Skinbly

스킨블리

A Korean skincare device combining microcurrent and LED for skin rejuvenation and toning.

Secret RF

시크릿RF

A microneedle RF device by Cutera (USA) that uses insulated needles to protect the epidermis while delivering RF energy directly to the dermis.

Sylfirm X

실펌엑스

The world-first dual-wave RF microneedle device by Viol (Korea), featuring a pulsed-wave mode specialized for melasma treatment.

Thermage

써마지

A skin tightening device that delivers radiofrequency (RF) energy deep into the skin to induce collagen contraction and regeneration.

Agnes Device

아그네스(장비)

A device that selectively delivers RF energy to sebaceous glands through insulated microneedles to destroy them.

Aqua Peel

아쿠아필

A water-jet deep cleansing and peeling device that simultaneously cleanses pores and delivers nutrients using water and air pressure.

Janus Pro

야누스 프로

A multi-wavelength skin imaging system that analyzes pigmentation, vasculature, and pores at dermal depth for skin diagnosis.

Excel V

엑셀V

A dual-wavelength vascular laser (532nm KTP + 1064nm Nd:YAG) by Cutera (USA), specialized for redness and vascular lesion treatment.

Emsculpt

엠스컬프트

A HIFEM (High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic) device by BTL (Czech Republic) that induces approximately 20,000 supramaximal muscle contractions in 30 minutes for simultaneous muscle building and fat reduction.

Emface

엠페이스

A non-invasive device combining RF and HIFES (High-Intensity Facial Electrical Stimulation) for simultaneous skin tightening and facial muscle strengthening.

Omega Light

오메가라이트

A medical-grade LED panel device that irradiates multiple wavelengths to promote skin regeneration, anti-inflammation, and collagen synthesis.

Onda

온다

A microwave (2.45GHz) device by DEKA (Italy) that selectively destroys fat cells and simultaneously tightens collagen.

Oligio

올리지오

A Korean-made monopolar RF device by Genuone that delivers heat throughout the full dermal layer using the same principle as Thermage to induce collagen remodeling.

Ultherapy

울쎄라

A device that delivers ultrasound (HIFU) energy deep into the skin (SMAS layer) to achieve lifting and elasticity improvement.

Ionzyme

이온자임

A device by Environ (South Africa) combining low-frequency pulsed current (iontophoresis) and ultrasound (sonophoresis) to enhance skin absorption of vitamins and antioxidants.

InMode

인모드

A multi-applicator RF platform by InMode Ltd. (Israel) offering treatments ranging from non-invasive to minimally invasive through interchangeable applicators.

Geneo X

제네오엑스

A CO2 bubble oxygenation device by Pollogen (Israel) that delivers oxygen to skin and enhances active ingredient absorption through the Bohr effect.

GentleMax Pro

젠틀맥스 프로

A dual-wavelength laser (755nm alexandrite + 1064nm Nd:YAG) by Candela (USA), considered the gold standard device for laser hair removal.

Cannula

캐뉼라

A blunt-tip injection tube used for filler and fat injection to reduce bruising, pain, and vascular complications compared to sharp needles.

CoolSculpting

쿨스컬프팅

An FDA-approved non-invasive fat reduction device by Allergan (now AbbVie, USA) that selectively destroys fat cells through cryolipolysis cooling technology.

Cryo Device

크라이오

A cryotherapy device that uses cooling technology to induce skin calming, pore reduction, and swelling reduction.

Clarity II

클라리티2

A dual-wavelength laser (755nm + 1064nm) by Lutronic (Korea), a Korean competitor to the GentleMax Pro.

Tune Face

튠페이스

A Korean-made hybrid lifting device combining HIFU and RF.

TruSculpt

트루스컬프트

A non-invasive body contouring device using monopolar RF to heat and destroy fat cells.

Titanium

티타늄

A Korean-made hybrid lifting device combining HIFU and RF.

Potenza

포텐자

A microneedle RF device by Cynosure (USA) featuring both monopolar and bipolar modes with a drug delivery function.

Fotona

포토나

A dual-wavelength laser platform by Fotona (Slovenia) combining Er:YAG (2940 nm) and Nd:YAG (1064 nm) with multiple modes for versatile aesthetic and medical applications.

Fraxel Laser Device

프락셀 레이저(장비)

The original fractional laser by Solta Medical (USA) that creates micro-thermal zones (MTZ) to improve scars, pores, pigmentation, and skin texture.

PicoSure

피코슈어

The world's first picosecond laser by Cynosure (USA), featuring the 755nm alexandrite wavelength with high melanin absorption.

PicoWay

피코웨이

A 4-wavelength picosecond laser by Candela (Israel) used for pigmentation treatment, pore and scar improvement, and tattoo removal.

PicoPlus

피코플러스

A 4-wavelength picosecond laser by Lutronic (Korea), the leading Korean-made pico laser device.

HydraFacial Device

하이드라페이셜(장비)

A patented Vortex-Fusion 4-step skincare device by Edge Systems (now BeautyHealth, USA) for deep cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, and serum infusion.

Hollywood Spectra

헐리우드 스펙트라

A Q-switched Nd:YAG laser (1064 nm/532 nm) by Lutronic (Korea), the representative laser toning device for melasma treatment.