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First Visit at Shinebom Clinic in Jamsil: What to Expect
The short answer
A first visit to Shinebom Clinic in Jamsil, Seoul starts with a consultation with the doctor, then, where relevant, a Mark-Vu skin analysis, a personal plan, the treatment itself and aftercare instructions. The doctor personally consults and treats every patient, so you will not be handed to someone you have not met.
Key facts
- Consultation fee: KRW 10,000, VAT excluded
- Skin analysis: Mark-Vu, where relevant
- Comfort: numbing cream or icing before treatment
- Who treats you: the doctor who consulted you
- Prices: quoted after consultation
What happens first?
You meet the doctor, describe what bothers you and answer questions about your health, allergies and past treatments. Tell the doctor about any medicine you take and whether you might be pregnant. The clinic aims for a true one-to-one plan based on your face shape and skin type, not a fixed package.
Will your skin be analyzed?
Where relevant, the doctor starts with a Mark-Vu analysis. Mark-Vu is a skin analysis device with an 18 megapixel camera and 4 LED lights, and it gives a clear view of pigmentation, pores and other surface features. You can read more on the Mark-Vu page. The results guide the conversation, and the plan is decided together.
How does the treatment day usually go?
The standard flow is simple:
- Doctor consultation and plan.
- Skin analysis where relevant.
- Numbing cream or icing, if suitable.
- The treatment.
- Aftercare, which may include topical or oral medicine and a return visit for soothing or bruise care if needed.
Some patients choose to decide on the day, others prefer to think it over. Both are fine. The clinic says it refuses overdone volume or treatments that would change your look, so expect honest advice rather than pressure.
What should you plan around the visit?
Leave time in your schedule. Redness, swelling or bruising can occur after some treatments, and many have a touch-up window of about one month. Read the aftercare guides for your treatment, and see how long to stay in Seoul before you book flights.
What should you bring?
Bring your passport or ID, a list of medicines and allergies, and details of past procedures. The medical records checklist has more. Ask the clinic about payment methods and anything administrative in advance, since those details are not covered here.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to treat on the day of the consultation?
Not necessarily. The consultation comes first, and the doctor explains the plan. Ask the clinic whether same-day treatment suits your schedule.
Is numbing used?
The standard flow includes numbing cream or icing before treatment. Some treatments, such as thread lift, use injection anesthesia.
How much does the first consultation cost?
The general consultation fee is KRW 10,000, VAT excluded. Treatment prices are quoted after consultation.
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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.