Dermatology
Korean skin and cosmetic treatments explained by concern, treatment and comparison: time, pain, downtime, number of sessions and how long to stay in Korea.
DermatologyDehydrated Skin & Damaged Skin Barrier Guide — From Causes to Skin Boosters & Home CareHydrating-injection bumps about 1 day, Rejuran 1–2 days / if bruising occurs, about 1 weekDermatologyDull Skin & Lack of Glow — Treatment Guide by CauseToning/Aqua Peel: almost none / Skin boosters: bumps 1–3 days, about 1 week if bruising occursDermatologyFine Lines & Wrinkles — Identify Your Wrinkle Type First, Then Find the Right CombinationBotox almost none / skin booster bumps 1–3 days / non-ablative laser redness 2–3 days / ablative (CO2) scabbing 5–7 daysDermatologySkin Botox (Dermotoxin) Guide — Refining Oil, Pores and Fine TextureLittle to none — wheals for a few hours; if bruising occurs, a few days to about 1 weekDermatologyJuvelook in Seoul — The Complete Guide to the Gradual Collagen Skin BoosterSmall bumps for a few hours to 1 day, mild swelling 1–3 days (bruising about 1 week)DermatologyRejuran (Rejuran Healer) Complete Guide — What to Know Before You Get It in KoreaBumps for 1–2 days; if bruising occurs, around 1 weekDermatologyThe Complete Laser Hair Removal Guide — How to Plan It as a Visitor to KoreaAlmost none — redness and small bumps for a few hours to 1–2 daysDermatologySkin Boosters in Korea (Water-Glow, Rejuran, Juvelook) — The Complete GuideBumps 1–3 days; about 1 week if bruising occursDermatologyAcne Treatment Guide — Choosing the Right Method for Your Acne Type and Managing It While TravelingExtraction/scaling: red dots 1–3 days / follicle radiofrequency: 2–5 days / PDT: 3–7 days + light protectionDermatologyThe Complete Guide to Fraxel (Fractional Laser) — Non-Ablative vs Ablative (CO2)Non-ablative: redness and swelling for 2–3 days / Ablative (CO2): tiny scabs for 5–7 days, pinkness for 2–4 weeksDermatologyFacial Redness Treatment Guide — From Identifying Your Type to Laser and CareRedness and swelling 1–3 days / bruise-type settings 7–10 daysDermatologyDark Circles Treatment Guide — Start by Knowing Your TypeLaser: almost none / injections: 1–3 days (about 1 week if bruising) / surgery: swelling and bruising 1–2 weeksDermatologyLip Filler Guide — From Korean-Style Natural Lips to Checking Your Product Is GenuineSwelling is worst on days 2–3 and settles within 1–2 weeksDermatologyNasolabial Folds — Identify the Cause First, Then Soften Them NaturallyDevices: almost none / filler: swelling 2–3 days / collagen-stimulating injections: swelling and small bruises for several days / thread lift: 1–2 weeks / fat grafting: 1–2 weeksDermatologyEnlarged Pore Treatment Guide — Find the Method for Your Pore TypeToning and skin botox: almost none / fractional laser and RF microneedling: redness and tiny scabs for 2–7 daysDermatologyPotenza RF Microneedling in Korea — The Complete Guide for Pores, Scars and Skin TextureRedness and pinpoint marks 1–3 days; 4–5 days for sensitive skin or higher intensityDermatologyLaser Toning (Low-Fluence Q-Switched Laser) — The Complete GuideAlmost none (redness and warmth for 1–2 hours, no scabbing)DermatologyAcne Scar Treatment in Korea — The Complete Guide to Methods That Match Your Scar TypeLaser / microneedling: redness and tiny scabs for 3–7 days / Subcision: bruising and swelling for 3–10 daysDermatologyFreckles, Dark Spots & Mole Removal in Korea — From Telling Them Apart to Scab CarePigment laser: small scabs for 5–10 days / Mole removal: moisture bandage for 7–10 daysDermatologyBotox vs Filler — Which Is Right for Your Wrinkles?Botox: almost none / filler: swelling for 2–3 days, and about 1 week if bruising occursDermatologyRejuran vs Juvelook — Which Skin Booster Is Right for You?Rejuran: bumps 1–2 days / Juvelook: mild swelling 1–3 days (bruising about 1 week)DermatologySquare Jaw Botox (Masseter Botox) in Korea — The Complete GuideAlmost none — needle marks for a few hours; if bruising occurs, 1–2 weeksDermatologyPico Toning vs Laser Toning — Which Melasma Toning Is Right for You?Almost none for either (redness for 1–2 hours, which may last a little longer with laser toning)DermatologyHyaluronic Acid Fillers in Korea — The Complete Guide, From Results by Area to Verifying the ProductSwelling is greatest on days 2–3; if you bruise, about 1 weekDermatologyBotox in Korea (Botulinum Toxin) — The Complete GuideAlmost none — needle marks fade in a few hours; if you bruise, it lasts 1–2 weeksDermatologyMelasma Treatment Guide — From Diagnosis to Preventing RecurrenceToning: almost none (1–2 hours of redness) / if spot lesions are treated at the same time, scabs for 5–10 daysDermatologyPico Toning in Korea: The Complete Guide to Melasma & Dark Spot LaserToning: almost none (1–2 hours of redness) / Spot removal: scabs for 5–10 days