동안중심의원 — 압구정 피부과 · Gangnam Dermatology
Inside Dong-An Joongsim Clinic, a Gangnam Dermatology practice in Apgujeong — the gold TRUE DONG·AN sign in the lobby
TRUE DONG·AN CLINIC · APGUJEONG, SEOUL

Gangnam Dermatology Clinic
built around 54 devices

Dong-An Joongsim Clinic sits 413m — a 6-minute walk — from Apgujeong Rodeo Station Exit 5. It is a Gangnam Skin Clinic with 54 laser, lifting and body devices under one roof, where three directors handle consultation through treatment.

  • EQUIPMENT54devices54 devices on siteUlthera · Thermage FLX · Onda · CoolSculpting
    Single device54 on site
  • ACCESS6minApgujeong Rodeo Stn Exit 5413m · 6-minute walk · valet parking
    Exit 5413m6 min
  • LANGUAGE3languagesEnglish · Japanese · ChineseA Gangnam Skin Clinic used by patients from 9 countries
    ENG日本語中文
  • HOURS6daysOpen 6 days a weekFridays until 21:00 · closed Sundays
    MonFri 21:00Sat
SIGNATURE TREATMENT

Three signature treatments

Ulthermage, Body Onda and Outline Lifting. The three signature procedures offered at this Gangnam Dermatology clinic.

※ Results and responses vary by individual and side effects are possible. A consultation with a doctor is required before any procedure.

MEDICAL TEAM

Three doctors

Directors Cho Chang-hwan and Gu So-yeon, with Dr. Lee Jin-hyung. Tap a card to see education, societies and advisory work.

  • Director Cho Chang-hwan of Dong-An Joongsim Clinic

    Director

    Cho Chang-hwan

    Oversees clinical practice while serving as an advisor to laser and lifting device manufacturers.

    Cho Chang-hwanDirector

    Education · Career

    • Graduated, Seoul National University College of Medicine
    • Internship and training, Samsung Medical Center
    • Practised at National Medical Center
    • Director, Dong-An Joongsim Clinic

    Societies · Committees

    • Member, Korean Society of Oculoplastic Surgery
    • Member, Korean Society for Aesthetic Surgery
    • Member, Korean Society of Liposuction and Body Contouring
    • Medical technician assessor, Korean Medical Association
    • Health book selection committee, Korean Medical Association

    Key doctor · Advisory

    • Amalian — Advisory board member & Speaker
    • Vaz Bio · BNV biolab — Advisory board member & Speaker
    • Classys · Laseroptek — Advisory board member & Speaker
    • Wellcomet · Quanta Deka Korea — Advisory board member & Speaker
    • Tentech · VIOL — Advisory board member & Speaker
  • Director Gu So-yeon of Dong-An Joongsim Clinic

    Director

    Gu So-yeon

    Plans body procedures on the basis of society work in body contouring and obesity medicine.

    Gu So-yeonDirector

    Education · Career

    • Trained at Seoul National University
    • Director, Dong-An Joongsim Clinic

    Societies

    • Member, Korean Academy of Family Medicine
    • Member, Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Laser Medicine
    • Member, Korean Society for Aesthetic Surgery
    • Member, Korean Society for Laser Medicine
    • Member, Korean Society of Liposuction and Body Contouring
    • Member, Korean Society for Obesity and Body Shape

    Key doctor · Advisory

    • Zeltiq Korea — Advisory board member & Speaker
    • Consulting doctor, AMOREPACIFIC IOPE
    • E-Learning reviewer, Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education & Training
  • Dr. Lee Jin-hyung of Dong-An Joongsim Clinic

    Doctor

    Lee Jin-hyung

    Handles laser procedures while working as an advisor to laser device manufacturers.

    Lee Jin-hyungDoctor

    Education · Career

    • Graduated, Keimyung University School of Medicine
    • Trained at Korea Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences
    • Former Director, Tonz Clinic
    • Doctor, Dong-An Joongsim Clinic

    Societies

    • Member, Korean Society of Aesthetic Laser Medicine

    Key doctor · Advisory

    • ALMA Medical — Advisor
    • DEKA Medical — Advisor
    • Laseroptek Medical — Advisor
EQUIPMENT

54 devices on site

The laser, radiofrequency, ultrasound and body devices held at this Gangnam Dermatology clinic. Which devices can be used differs from person to person, so this is confirmed during consultation.

54devices

  • Thermage CPT
  • Thermage FLX
  • Ulthera
  • Ultherapy PRIME
  • Fraxel Repair
  • Fraxel 1927
  • Scarlet S
  • CoolSculpting (Zeltiq)
  • StarLux
  • Liposonix
  • Hermes
  • UltraPulse Encore
  • LDM
  • M22
  • Shurink
  • Lumecca
  • InMode
  • truSculpt
  • Discovery Pico
  • Ballerina
  • EnerJet
  • Aura
  • Accent Elite
  • BBL
  • Joule
  • Joule ProFractional
  • Ruby laser
  • Emsculpt
  • Emsculpt NEO
  • Emsella
  • RedTouch PRO
  • Onda
  • Body Onda
  • Titanium laser
  • Emface
  • Ten Therma
  • Ten Sera
  • Celinew
  • Sunny RF
  • Opus
  • SERF
  • Eve Titan
  • Yellow laser
  • Legato
  • Soprano
  • Synergy
  • Helios IV 785
  • TuneFace
  • TuneBody
  • Celluan
  • Storz
  • Opus Detox
  • Opus Focus
  • Ultraline

※ Indications and suitability for each device are confirmed at consultation.

ACADEMIC ACTIVITY

Conference talks and training

Presentations at academic meetings including ASLS, plus manufacturer training sessions. The doctors here do not only use these devices — they teach how to use them.

  • Dong-An Joongsim Clinic doctors presenting at an academic conference 1
  • Dong-An Joongsim Clinic doctors presenting at an academic conference 2
  • Dong-An Joongsim Clinic doctors presenting at an academic conference 3
  • Dong-An Joongsim Clinic doctors presenting at an academic conference 4

※ Photographs are from actual academic conferences and manufacturer training sessions.

VIDEO

On video

The doctors explain treatments and devices on the clinic's YouTube channel.

See the full YouTube channel
VISIT

Getting here

413m — a 6-minute walk — from Apgujeong Rodeo Station Exit 5 on the Suin-Bundang Line. Valet parking is available if you drive.

Address26, Apgujeong-ro 48-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea
HoursMon–Thu 10:00–19:00 (last reception 18:00)
Fri 12:00–21:00 (last reception 20:00)
Sat 10:00–16:00 (break 13:00–14:00 · last reception 15:00)
Closed Sundays and public holidays
Walk-ins are accepted, but waiting times can be long without a booking.
AccessApgujeong Rodeo Stn. Exit 5 (Suin-Bundang Line)413m · about a 6-minute walkValet parkingValet service available for visitors arriving by car
Directions on Google MapsDirections on Naver Map
GOOGLE REVIEWS

What patients wrote

Reviews posted on Google Maps, reproduced as written. Author handles have been anonymised.

  • hy**su Lee4 reviews
    ★★★★★3 months ago

    Once I hit my thirties my skin stopped behaving like it used to, and after putting it off for a while I finally went in for a consultation. I had looked at a few dermatology clinics around Apgujeong Rodeo, and even though this was my first visit here, they listened to my concerns properly before recommending anything — that earned my trust. Staff were kind from the moment I booked, and the treatment room felt calm enough that I relaxed a bit. They told me in advance what I might feel during the procedure, so I was less anxious. Afterwards they explained home care in detail too. Being near Rodeo made it easy to stop by.

  • Yu*i Cho7 reviews · 101 photos · Local Guide
    ★★★★★7 years ago

    It's a clinic for skin and aesthetic work, but there's a lovely garden out front where you can sit with a cup of tea and take a break.

  • sm**e snoopy2 reviews
    ★★★★★2 years ago

    I booked over KakaoTalk and visited, and it was such a satisfying experience. Thank you to Manager Choi, who guided me kindly from the moment I booked. It was my first time getting Ulthera, and the manager explained the aftercare, the numbing time and what the pain would be like in detail, which helped a lot beforehand. Director Gu So-yeon, who performed the Ulthera — her meticulous work and genuinely sincere explanations gave me real confidence. The front-desk staff who greeted me warmly stayed with me too. Especially the person who thoroughly did the LDM finishing care on my face, and everyone assisting Director Gu — all of them were consistently kind and considerate. Thanks to all of you I had a comfortable, satisfying time. Sincerely grateful, and I strongly recommend Dong-An Joongsim.

  • c* park29 reviews · 23 photos · Local Guide
    ★★★★★1 year ago

    I went on a recommendation that the female director is thorough and skilled — and she's so warm on top of that. The treatment was meticulous too, so I'm leaving doubly impressed!

  • U*1 review
    ★★★★★2 years ago

    I went for Thermage for the first time in my life, and they were kind and did the treatment thoroughly — it was great. Honestly I'd heard plenty about how much Thermage hurts, so I was scared, and I figured if I was doing it I'd take as many shots as possible in one go and get the pain over with. But the director said no — more shots isn't automatically better — and recommended an appropriate number for me instead. If I'd gritted my teeth and tried to finish it in one session, my skin might have ended up in a real emergency. The explanations were gentle and calm, which eased my nerves, and during the treatment their technique must be good because it hurt less than I expected. They have a lot of equipment here, and the director's hands are the real deal.

Read all reviews on Google Maps

※ Reproduced from publicly posted Google Maps reviews. Each describes one individual's experience; results and responses vary by person.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Factual answers to what patients ask before a consultation.

QHow far is it from Apgujeong Rodeo Station?

413m — about a 6-minute walk — from Exit 5 of Apgujeong Rodeo Station on the Suin-Bundang Line. The address is 26, Apgujeong-ro 48-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Valet parking is available if you arrive by car.

QIs consultation available in a foreign language?

Interpretation is available in English, Japanese and Chinese. Tell us your language beforehand by phone (+82-2-542-7586) or via Instagram, WhatsApp or LINE, and an interpreter will be scheduled for your visit.

QWhat are the opening hours?

Mon–Thu 10:00–19:00 (last reception 18:00), Fri 12:00–21:00 (last reception 20:00), Sat 10:00–16:00 (break 13:00–14:00, last reception 15:00). Closed on Sundays and public holidays.

QHow do I make an appointment?

Book by phone on +82-2-542-7586, or send a message on Instagram, WhatsApp or LINE. Walk-ins are accepted, but waiting times can be longer without a booking.

QWhich doctors practise here?

Director Cho Chang-hwan, Director Gu So-yeon and Dr. Lee Jin-hyung. You may request a specific doctor when booking. Each doctor's education, society membership and advisory work is listed on the cards in the Doctors section.

QWhat devices does the clinic have?

54 laser, radiofrequency, ultrasound and body devices. They include Ulthera, Thermage CPT, Thermage FLX, Fraxel Repair, Fraxel 1927, CoolSculpting (Zeltiq), Emsculpt Neo, Emface, InMode, Discovery Pico, and both Onda and Body Onda; the full list is in the Devices section. Which devices can be used differs from person to person, so this is confirmed during consultation.

QWhat is Ulthermage?

It is this clinic's name for performing Ulthera and Thermage FLX together. Ulthera delivers micro-focused ultrasound and Thermage FLX delivers radiofrequency energy to the skin; the two act at different depths. Both devices are on site, so the order and shot count can be adjusted on the same day. Whether the procedure is suitable, and on what terms, is decided after examination. Responses and recovery differ by individual and side effects are possible.

QWhat is Body Onda?

ONDA is a device using 2.45GHz microwave (Coolwaves) technology; Body Onda refers to using that device on body areas. The clinic has both the facial Onda and Body Onda. The areas treated and whether the procedure is suitable are decided after examination. Responses and recovery differ by individual and side effects are possible.

QWhat is Outline Lifting?

It is this clinic's name for a procedure that combines lifting devices with injectable treatments along the contour line of the face. Which devices and treatments are combined is decided individually through examination. Responses and recovery differ by individual and side effects are possible.

QWhat should I know before a procedure?

For every procedure, suitability and method depend on your skin condition, medical history and any medication you take. Reactions such as redness, swelling, pain or pigmentation may occur after treatment, and the degree differs by individual. Please tell the doctor your medical history and current medication, and go ahead only after you have received the aftercare guidance.

Choosing a Gangnam Skin Clinic comes down to who sees you, and with what.

54 devices and three directors, a 6-minute walk from Apgujeong Rodeo Station Exit 5.