JIWOO Clinic Seoul Guide: Doctors, Treatments, Hours, and Directions

JIWOO Clinic in Gangnam — English guide

JIWOO CLINIC · GANGNAM · SEOUL

JIWOO Clinic in Gangnam: A Practical Guide Before You Book

Doctors, treatment categories, office hours, directions, and questions worth asking before a visit.

Quick take

FocusFive categories: lifting, skin correction, minimally invasive treatments, JIWOO Special Clinic, and skin care.
Best forTravelers who want to understand the diagnosis, realistic goal, and downtime before choosing a device or injectable.
LocationMeditower, 14th floor, near Gangnam Station. Sources differ between exits 11 and 12, so check your map on the day of the visit.
Keep in mindCandidacy, recovery, and results vary by person and cannot be guaranteed.
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Why JIWOO Clinic may be worth considering for a consultation

When you are fitting an aesthetic treatment into a trip to Seoul, a long list of brand-name devices does not tell you what is right for your skin. More useful questions are: What is the working diagnosis? Why is this option being recommended? Who performs it? What will the first few days look like? JIWOO Clinic organizes its services into five categories, but the final decision should follow an in-person evaluation.

A practical lens

Ultherapy, Thermage, Potenza, and Pico Laser are technologies, not diagnoses. Treatment area, settings, clinician experience, your health history, and follow-up planning all affect whether an option makes sense.

The five main treatment categories

Lifting and contouring

Options include HIFU, radiofrequency, laser, and lifting threads for the face or body. Ask whether the goal is skin tightening, contour, volume support, or fat-related change.

Skin correction

This category covers acne, pigmentation, redness, pores, and scars. Similar-looking concerns can have different causes, so skin assessment should come before device selection.

Minimally invasive treatments

Botulinum toxin, fillers, biostimulators, and threads are listed here. Ask for the exact product, amount, treatment area, expected degree of change, and the plan if an adjustment is needed.

JIWOO Special Clinic

This includes customized and combination programs, including stem-cell-related offerings. Before considering them, clarify cell type, source, processing, regulatory status, medical purpose, evidence, and risks.

Skin care

Peels, LDM, cryotherapy, ultrasound, light-based care, and supportive treatments are included. Even low-downtime care should fit your current skin condition and other procedures.

How to compare lifting and contouring options

Clinic materials list Ultherapy Prime, Shurink Universe, Thermage FLX, Therfect, Eravity, and Onda. Instead of asking which is “strongest,” ask what tissue layer is being targeted and whether your main concern involves skin, fat, muscle activity, or volume distribution.

Questions to ask the clinician

What finding supports this recommendation? Why this technology? What are the alternatives? Which reactions are expected in the first week? When can I work out, return to work, or take a long-haul flight?

Pigmentation, acne, pores, and scars: classify first

Pico Laser, Alex Q, Clarity II, MaxG, Potenza, and Agnes appear in different combinations. With pigmentation or redness, accurate assessment matters because inappropriate settings may increase irritation or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Information to disclose

Current medications, allergies, skin disease, keloid tendency, prior laser reactions, pregnancy or breastfeeding, recent sun exposure, flight date, and any important events on your calendar.

JIWOO Clinic medical team

The clinic presents physicians with different professional backgrounds. Schedules and assignments can change, so confirm who will evaluate you and who will actually perform the procedure.

Kim Woo-hyeong (김우형), physician at JIWOO Clinic

Kim Woo-hyeong

김우형 · Physician

  • Currently practices at JIWOO Clinic
  • Previously practiced at Mi&Mi Clinic, Gangnam
  • Previously practiced at Toxnfill Clinic, Hongdae
  • Previously practiced at Toxnfill Clinic, Ansan
  • Previously practiced at Tones Clinic, Yongin
Jo Im-cheol (조임철), physician at JIWOO Clinic

Jo Im-cheol

조임철 · Physician

  • Currently practices at JIWOO Clinic
  • Completed residency at Hanyang University Hospital
  • Former deputy director at Joy Dermatology Clinic
  • Former director at Samsung Royal Dermatology Clinic
Kim Hoe-won (김회원), physician at JIWOO Clinic

Kim Hoe-won

김회원 · Physician

  • Currently practices at JIWOO Clinic
  • Former physician in charge at Gangnam Meditower
  • Residency at Asan Medical Center, Seoul
  • Member of professional associations in aesthetic laser medicine
Lee Eo-myeong (이어명), physician at JIWOO Clinic

Lee Eo-myeong

이어명 · Physician

  • Currently practices at JIWOO Clinic
  • Former director at Blivy Clinic
  • Member of professional associations in aesthetic laser medicine and skin treatment
Lee Hyo-na (이효나), physician at JIWOO Clinic

Lee Hyo-na

이효나 · Physician

  • Currently practices at JIWOO Clinic
  • Former director at Essential Clinic
  • Former director at U&I Clinic, Seocho
  • Residency training at Kyung Hee University Hospital
  • Graduate of Kyung Hee University School of Medicine
Lim Seung-taek (임승택), physician at JIWOO Clinic

Lim Seung-taek

임승택 · Physician

  • Currently practices at JIWOO Clinic
  • Previously practiced at DA Plastic Surgery
  • Previously practiced at Dr. Mi Plastic Surgery
  • Previously practiced at Muse Clinic, Gangnam
  • Member of professional associations in aesthetic medicine
Jeong Hwi-min (정휘민), physician at JIWOO Clinic

Jeong Hwi-min

정휘민 · Physician

  • Currently practices at JIWOO Clinic
  • Previously practiced at Dr. Evers Clinic, Seoul National University Station
  • Previously practiced at Mi Clinic
  • Master’s degree in Medicine, Pusan National University

Address, office hours, and directions

Address

Meditower, 14th floor, 107 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The official website points to Gangnam Station exit 12; Rightme lists exit 11 and about 158 meters. Use an updated map on the day of your appointment.

Monday–Thursday

10:00 AM–7:00 PM

Friday

10:00 AM–8:00 PM

Saturday

9:30 AM–4:30 PM; official information states that there is no lunch break on Saturday

Break and closures

Lunch break is 1:30–2:30 PM. Closed Sundays and public holidays. Hours may change, so confirm before traveling.

Privacy, communication, and informed questions

Do not assume that English interpretation is available or that U.S. privacy rules apply in Korea. Before sending identifiable photos or medical information, confirm the clinic’s communication channel, who can access the material, and whether language support is available for the full consultation and consent process.

Online review has limits

Photos can help prepare a conversation, but they do not replace an in-person examination. Ask which decisions remain preliminary until the clinician sees you in person.

Parking and realistic trip planning

Meditower has a limited mechanical parking system behind the building that does not accept SUVs or RVs. Yeoksam Culture Park public parking is mentioned as an alternative. For most international visitors, the subway is simpler.

Build in extra time

Allow for registration, consultation, possible numbing, observation, and the trip back to your hotel. Do not schedule a procedure too close to a long flight without discussing swelling, complications, and follow-up access.

Inside the clinic

The images below show reception, waiting, and treatment areas. A polished environment may improve the visit experience, but it does not establish medical candidacy or predict results.

JIWOO Clinic Gangnam — reception area
reception area
JIWOO Clinic Gangnam — interior space
interior space
JIWOO Clinic Gangnam — consultation and waiting area
consultation and waiting area
JIWOO Clinic Gangnam — treatment room
treatment room
JIWOO Clinic Gangnam — amenities area
amenities area
JIWOO Clinic Gangnam — interior hallway
interior hallway
JIWOO Clinic Gangnam — clinic space 1
clinic space 1
JIWOO Clinic Gangnam — clinic space 2
clinic space 2

What to prepare before your first inquiry

  1. Describe your main concern and the change you hope to see in your own words.
  2. List medications, allergies, medical conditions, and previous reactions.
  3. Ask who evaluates you and who performs the procedure.
  4. Request the exact product or device, treatment area, and proposed settings or amount.
  5. Confirm language support and how your photos and health information will be handled.
  6. Ask about normal reactions, warning signs, and contact options after you return to the U.S.
  7. Leave room around flights, workouts, sauna, sun exposure, and important events.

Frequently asked questions about JIWOO Clinic

Where is JIWOO Clinic?

Short answer: It is on the 14th floor of Meditower on Teheran-ro, near Gangnam Station in Seoul.

What treatment categories are offered?

Short answer: Lifting, skin correction, minimally invasive treatments, JIWOO Special Clinic, and skin care.

Can I choose a procedure before traveling to Korea?

Short answer: You can discuss a preliminary option, but the final decision should follow an in-person exam and a clear discussion of risks and alternatives.

Which lifting devices are listed?

Short answer: Ultherapy Prime, Shurink Universe, Thermage FLX, Therfect, Eravity, and Onda. Confirm current availability and your individual indication.

Is English interpretation confirmed?

Short answer: We do not have confirmed information. Ask in advance whether language support covers consultation, consent, treatment, and aftercare.

How should I plan treatment around my flight home?

Short answer: Timing depends on the procedure and your response. Discuss swelling, warning signs, follow-up, and the interval before a long-haul flight before booking.

How can I contact the clinic through Rightme?

Short answer: The English Rightme page can be used to ask about availability, consultation flow, and practical visit arrangements.

Bottom line: a clear plan matters more than a device name

JIWOO Clinic lists options across lifting, skin correction, minimally invasive treatments, and skin care. A sound decision starts with an understandable diagnosis, realistic expectations, a named clinician, and a workable recovery plan. Results and downtime vary.

Send an inquiry to JIWOO Clinic through Rightme

Confirm availability, clinician assignment, language support, and visit logistics before you travel.

Open the clinic page in English

Sources and review date

Sources: JIWOO Clinic official website, JIWOO Clinic on Rightme, and official physician and treatment materials.

Last reviewed: August 22, 2026

This article provides general information and does not replace diagnosis or individualized medical advice. Candidacy, risks, recovery, and results vary. Physicians, hours, devices, and services may change; verify details before making a decision.

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