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Booking a Skin Clinic in Korea as a Foreigner
The short answer
As a foreigner you can book a skin clinic in Korea by phone, by messaging app or through the clinic's contact page, and Shinebom Clinic in Jamsil welcomes enquiries in English. Bring photo ID to your first visit, and ask the clinic what it needs from you.
Key facts
- Phone: +82-2-416-8885
- Apps: KakaoTalk, LINE, Naver booking
- First visit: bring photo ID and your medicine and allergy list
- Closed: Sundays and public holidays
- Language: enquiries in English are welcome
Which booking channel suits you?
Shinebom Clinic takes bookings and enquiries by phone, KakaoTalk, LINE, the contact page and a Naver booking link. Messaging suits people who prefer to write in English and translate replies at their own pace. A phone call suits urgent changes. Compare them in Kakao and Naver booking explained.
What information should you give?
- Your name as it appears on your ID.
- The concern or treatment you want to discuss.
- Preferred days and times.
- Allergies, medicines and pregnancy status.
You do not need to know the Korean name of a treatment. Describe what you want to change and the doctor will advise.
What about timing?
Mon, Tue and Thu run 10:30 to 20:00, Fri 10:30 to 20:30 and Sat 10:00 to 16:00, with lunch from 13:00 to 14:00 on weekdays. The clinic is closed on Sundays and public holidays. Please call to confirm Wednesday hours. Evening slots can suit working expats, and Saturday has no lunch break.
Do you need a Korean phone number or ID card?
Some Korean apps ask for a Korean number. Phone and messaging apps usually do not. If you hold a residence card, you may be asked to show it at registration. Requirements differ between clinics and change, so ask when you book.
What happens after you book?
You attend a consultation, get a one-to-one plan, and treatment follows if you choose it. Prices are quoted after the consultation, which costs KRW 10,000, VAT excluded. If you are also asking about cover, see national health insurance and cosmetic care.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Korean phone number?
Not for every channel. Ask the clinic which route works best for you.
Can I change my appointment?
Please ask the clinic about its change policy when you book.
Are Wednesday appointments possible?
Please call to confirm Wednesday hours.
Related pages
General information from Shinebom Clinic, not personal medical advice. Results and recovery vary between individuals, and all procedures carry possible risks and side effects. A doctor will confirm what suits you at consultation.
Bloom yourself, in your own way
Tell us your skin concerns and dates in English. Shinebom Clinic is a 3-minute walk from Jamsil Station, exits 8 and 9.