Searching for a skin clinic in Seoul can feel overwhelming—especially when you are booking from another country, in a language that isn’t Korean, and every clinic online looks equally polished.
You want to know who will actually treat you, roughly what it costs, and whether the experience will be as comfortable as the brochures promise.
Here at Relieve Clinic in Apgujeong, we understand these concerns deeply. Our philosophy is simple: “Beauty is perfected in comfort.”
We focus on minimizing discomfort and designing personalized skin plans rather than pushing unnecessary procedures. This guide is written to answer the practical questions foreign patients actually ask before they visit—location, doctors, treatments, honest price ranges and what pain-minimized care really means.
What is Relieve Skin Clinic in Seoul?
Relieve Clinic (릴리브의원) is a boutique dermatology and aesthetic clinic in the Apgujeong area of Gangnam, Seoul. Rather than a high-volume “factory” model, it is built around one idea: the director sees you directly, from consultation to treatment, so nothing gets lost between a sales coordinator and the doctor.
The clinic is best known for skin-quality work—skin boosters, regenerative injections, lifting devices and pigment or redness lasers—delivered with a protocol designed to keep discomfort low.
If you are new to Korean clinics entirely, our walkthrough of a first skin-clinic visit in Seoul pairs well with this page.
Location, hours & getting there
The short version: the clinic is a one-minute walk from Apgujeong Station, and it stays open late on Fridays and on Saturdays—useful if your Seoul trip is short.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Area | Sinsa-dong / Apgujeong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul |
| Nearest station | Apgujeong Station (Line 3), Exit 3 — about 1 minute on foot |
| Weekdays (Mon–Thu) | 10:30 – 19:30 |
| Friday (evening care) | until 20:30 |
| Saturday (weekend care) | until 16:30 |
| Parking | In-building parking lift available |
Who are the doctors?
Treatments are performed by licensed doctors, not technicians.
The team is led by director Dr. Park Tae-oh, supported by Dr. Park Seo-yeon, Dr. Cho Min-kyung and Dr. Kim Yu-kyung, who focus on filler, lifting and skincare.
Dr. Park is a full member of Korean academic societies for aesthetic medicine and filler. He is also candid about being sensitive to pain himself—which is part of why the clinic invests so heavily in comfort during injectable and laser treatments.
That is positioning, not a promise: any procedure involving needles or energy devices can cause some discomfort, and your doctor will explain what to expect beforehand.
Signature skin treatments
Bottom line: Relieve concentrates on a focused menu of skin-quality and lifting treatments rather than trying to offer everything. Here are the categories foreign patients ask about most.
- Skin boosters & regeneration — Rejuran, Juvelook and Juvelook Volume for texture and glow.
- Lifting & tightening — Ultherapy, Thermage, Onda, Shurink/Serf and Sofwave for laxity.
- Pores & acne scars — Potenza RF microneedling, often combined with Juvelook.
- Pigment & redness — vascular and pigment lasers for melasma, freckles and flushing.
- Custom filler & botox — for contour, fine lines and jawline balance.
Not sure which booster fits your skin? Two guides worth reading are our comparison of Juvelook vs Rejuran and the details on Rejuran Healer cost and recovery. If lifting is your priority, Ultherapy vs Thermage explains the trade-offs.
💡 If you are also comparing overall treatment costs during your medical trip to Korea, check out our related guide:
Relieve Clinic Seoul Price List (2026): Honest Cost Guide.
How much do treatments cost?
Bottom line: prices depend on the treatment, the number of sessions and any seasonal packages, so we give ranges rather than fixed figures.
As a rough orientation, a single Rejuran syringe in Seoul typically starts in the mid-hundreds of thousands of KRW, while premium radiofrequency lifting sessions can run into the low millions of KRW.
Patient-reported figures on Korean review platforms have shown Rejuran around 350,000 KRW and high-frequency lifting around the 3.5 million KRW mark—useful as a reference point, not a quote.
Because promotions change each season, we don’t hardcode amounts here. Your exact plan is confirmed during consultation. For a fuller breakdown by category, the price list guide is the best starting point, and if you are wondering why Korean pricing looks lower than at home, we break it down honestly in why skin treatment in Korea is so affordable.
What do patients say?
On the Korean aesthetic-review app Gangnam Unni, Relieve holds a 9.7 rating based on 17 patient reviews. On the treatment community Sungyesa, it carries a 4.7 overall from 10 assessments, including a full 5.0 for doctor friendliness.
We share these because they come from named, third-party platforms rather than our own marketing—individual experiences still vary.
A recurring theme in those reviews is the direct-doctor consultation: patients describe the director genuinely listening and proposing a plan suited to their skin type, rather than a coordinator handling the talk while the doctor only appears for the procedure.
Objective tracking helps too—an in-clinic 3D skin analysis system records elasticity and hydration measurements at each visit, so changes aren’t left to memory alone.
Why foreign patients choose Relieve
- Doctor-led, no upselling — the director consults and treats directly, with no separate sales manager.
- Private one-person rooms — comfortable, discreet care from waiting to treatment.
- Pain-minimized protocols — comfort is prioritised during injectables and lasers; discomfort is managed and explained, not promised away.
- English-friendly consultation — content and consultations geared toward international patients.
If needles make you anxious, you are not alone—our guide to pain-minimized treatments for needle fear in Seoul explains how the comfort protocol works in practice. And if you’d like more background on the clinic itself, see our fuller honest guide to Relieve Clinic’s doctors and care.
Booking & what to expect as a foreign patient
Most international patients start with a free English consultation before they arrive, so the plan and rough budget are agreed before you set foot in the clinic.
A typical first visit runs in three stages: a 3D skin analysis to map your skin’s current elasticity, hydration and pigment; a direct consultation with the doctor to match those findings to your goals and schedule; and, if you’re ready, treatment the same day.
Because Relieve keeps a focused menu rather than a giant catalogue, consultations tend to be about matching one or two right treatments to your skin rather than working through an upsell list.
A few practical notes for planning: bring a list of any prior treatments and skincare you’re using, allow buffer time if you want same-day treatment after the consult, and if your trip is short, the late Friday and Saturday hours are the easiest slots to book around sightseeing.
When you reach out, share your skin concern and travel dates so the team can suggest realistic options before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Relieve skin clinic in Seoul?
It is in the Sinsa-dong/Apgujeong area of Gangnam, about a one-minute walk from Exit 3 of Apgujeong Station on subway Line 3.
Do the doctors speak English?
The clinic offers English-friendly consultation for international patients. You can arrange a free English consultation before booking to confirm your treatment plan.
Is treatment at Relieve really pain-free?
No procedure involving needles or energy devices is completely without sensation. Relieve uses pain-minimized protocols designed to keep discomfort low, and your doctor explains what to expect beforehand. Individual sensitivity varies.
How much do treatments cost?
Costs depend on the treatment and number of sessions, and seasonal packages change. We share general ranges only; your exact price is confirmed at consultation. See the price list guide for category-by-category ranges.
What are the signature treatments?
Skin boosters (Rejuran, Juvelook), lifting devices (Ultherapy, Thermage, Sofwave, Onda), Potenza for pores and scars, custom filler, and pigment/redness lasers.
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Dr. Park Tae-oh is the founder and director of Relieve Clinic Seoul in Apgujeong, Gangnam, where he performs consultation and treatment personally. His work centers on reducing discomfort during aesthetic dermatology, drawing on more than 30,000 clinical cases. In June 2026 he demonstrated periorbital radiofrequency technique using XERF at Cynosure Lutronic Academy Korea.
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