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Melasma & pigmentation in Daechi·Dogok·Hanti: 59 dermatology clinics compared and ranked

Data as of 2026-10-28 · Updated 2026-11-08

Key facts

With pigment treatment, diagnosis is half the job, because similar-looking brown patches such as melasma and lentigines call for very different laser intensity and number of sessions. When choosing a clinic in the Daechi·Dogok·Hanti area, see whether they first explain which types of pigment you have, and whether they check pigment depth with magnified imaging or special lighting.

Melasma treatment often involves visits at short intervals, and even after treatment ends, some people continue maintenance care each season as UV grows stronger. Checking that a clinic in the Daechi·Dogok·Hanti area is close enough, and open at times you can drop by after work or on weekends, keeps treatment from being interrupted.

Pregnancy, oral contraceptives and thyroid disease can influence whether melasma appears or darkens. At your first consultation in the Daechi·Dogok·Hanti area, mentioning this history along with the brightening products you use and any recent peels or laser helps set the treatment intensity.

How we compiled this

Comparison at a glance

RankClinicName typeBoard-certified dermatologistsDoctorsNearest stationLocationWebsitePhone
#1도곡양재차앤박피부과의원Dogogyangjaechaaenbakpibugwa UiwonDermatology clinic (피부과의원)44—강남구 도곡동 (Gangnam-gu Dogok-dong)Visit02-3463-1140
#2더셀피부과의원Deoselpibugwa UiwonDermatology clinic (피부과의원)37—강남구 도곡동 (Gangnam-gu Dogok-dong)Visit02-568-1009
#3양재차앤박피부과의원Yangjaechaaenbakpibugwa UiwonDermatology clinic (피부과의원)33—강남구 도곡동 (Gangnam-gu Dogok-dong)Visit0507-1430-2400
#4아트인휴먼피부과의원Ateuinhyumeonpibugwa UiwonDermatology clinic (피부과의원)22한티역 (Hanti Station) 783m강남구 역삼동 (Gangnam-gu Yeoksam-dong)Visit02-558-7275
#5예미원피부과의원Yemiwonpibugwa UiwonDermatology clinic (피부과의원)22한티역 (Hanti Station) 605m강남구 대치동 (Gangnam-gu Daechi-dong)Visit02-555-7277
#6타임리스피부과의원Taimniseupibugwa UiwonDermatology clinic (피부과의원)22한티역 (Hanti Station) 780m강남구 도곡동 (Gangnam-gu Dogok-dong)Visit02-2135-7960

The table and cards show the top 6 in the Daechi·Dogok·Hanti ranking; the full list below is in Korean alphabetical order.

Checklist for choosing a clinic for Melasma & pigmentation

  1. Start with diagnosing the pigment type Melasma, freckles, lentigines and acquired dermal pigmentation look alike but call for different treatment plans. When you consult a clinic in the Daechi·Dogok·Hanti area, have them explain which pigments are mixed in which areas of your face before treatment begins.
  2. Check your sun protection habits Even with laser, pigment returns quickly if you don't block the sun. You need sunscreen even on cloudy days or by a window indoors, reapplied every two to three hours. Before starting treatment in the Daechi·Dogok·Hanti area, have your current sun protection routine reviewed.
  3. Precautions with oral and topical medication Oral medications such as tranexamic acid need caution in people with a history of blood clots or who also take oral contraceptives, and topical brightening agents can cause redness or stinging. When you get a prescription in the Daechi·Dogok·Hanti area, tell the doctor about every medication you take and your full medical history.
  4. Laser intensity and intervals Melasma can darken or fade unevenly under strong laser stimulation, so low-intensity sessions spaced apart are common. When a clinic in the Daechi·Dogok·Hanti area explains the treatment plan, ask about intensity, number of sessions and alternatives if it doesn't work.
  5. A plan for preventing relapse Even after treatment ends, melasma commonly darkens again in summer or during hormonal changes. When wrapping up treatment in the Daechi·Dogok·Hanti area, decide in advance how much longer to use maintenance topical medication and in which season to come back for a check.

Warning signs to watch for

  1. One spot that turns unusually dark A single spot among widespread patches that turns unusually dark, develops blurring borders, grows or bleeds may not be simple pigmentation. Before having it lasered away, check with a doctor in the Daechi·Dogok·Hanti area whether a biopsy is needed.
  2. Pigment that darkens after treatment If the color has deepened a few weeks after a procedure, it may be post-inflammatory pigmentation or worsening melasma. Rather than repeating the same procedure right away, have the cause checked in the Daechi·Dogok·Hanti area and adjust the interval and method.
  3. Scattered white spots Small white spots appearing here and there after many pigment laser sessions at short intervals may be hypopigmentation, which can be slow to recover or may remain. If you notice such changes, stop the procedures and see a doctor in the Daechi·Dogok·Hanti area first.
  4. Brightening creams with unknown ingredients Brightening creams of unclear origin that promise fast results may contain high-concentration ingredients or steroids, and long-term use can thin the skin or make blood vessels show. Bring the products you've been using to a clinic in the Daechi·Dogok·Hanti area to have them checked.

Frequently asked questions

Can laser remove melasma completely?

It's more realistic to aim to lighten melasma and keep it that way. Because UV and hormones keep affecting it, melasma easily darkens again after treatment. With treatment in the Daechi·Dogok·Hanti area, plan to continue sunscreen and topical medication alongside laser.

How are freckles different from melasma?

Freckles are small, sharply defined scattered dots, while melasma is often a wide patch with blurred edges. Freckles usually respond well to laser; melasma is sensitive to irritation. Many faces have both, so get each area diagnosed in the Daechi·Dogok·Hanti area.

When can I go out in the sun after pigment treatment?

Everyday outings are usually fine right away if you wear sunscreen and a hat. For a few weeks afterward, skin is UV-sensitive and pigment returns easily. Mention any holidays or outdoor plans when booking a session in the Daechi·Dogok·Hanti area.

Can melasma that appeared during pregnancy be treated?

During pregnancy, care usually centers on sun protection rather than laser or oral medication. It may fade after childbirth, or it may remain. The usual order is to discuss starting treatment in the Daechi·Dogok·Hanti area once childbirth and breastfeeding are over.

Which season is a good time to start pigment treatment?

Many start in autumn or winter when UV is weaker, but other seasons work with good sun protection. What matters more is keeping up sun care throughout treatment. When booking in the Daechi·Dogok·Hanti area, mention summer holidays and outdoor exercise habits.

How many clinics were compared for Melasma & pigmentation consultations in Daechi·Dogok·Hanti?

We compared 59 dermatology clinics in Daechi·Dogok·Hanti on the same criteria; 도곡양재차앤박피부과의원 ranks first and 더셀피부과의원 second. Availability and cost of Melasma & pigmentation consultations vary by clinic, so call ahead to confirm scheduling and the doctor.

Final notes

With melasma and pigmentation, diagnosis, treatment and maintenance go together. Distinguishing pigment types first, then sustaining gentle treatment and sun protection over time, is what delays the next darkening. Once you've chosen a clinic in the Daechi·Dogok·Hanti area that you can visit regularly, decide treatment intensity, medication and the maintenance plan with your doctor before starting.

The 6 dermatology clinics covered here

#1 도곡양재차앤박피부과의원 (Dogogyangjaechaaenbakpibugwa Uiwon)

Name type
Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
Board-certified dermatologists
4
Doctors
4
Address
서울 강남구 강남대로 248 목원빌딩3층 (Seoul Gangnam-gu Gangnamdae-ro 248 Mogwonbilding3Cheung)
Nearest station
—
Phone
02-3463-1140
Hours
Mon 11:00–20:00 · Tue–Wed 10:00–19:00 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 09:00–15:00 · Sun Closed
Opened
2015-02
Website
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#2 더셀피부과의원 (Deoselpibugwa Uiwon)

Name type
Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
Board-certified dermatologists
3
Doctors
7
Address
서울 강남구 도곡로 228 2층~6층 (Seoul Gangnam-gu Dogok-ro 228 2Cheung~6Cheung)
Nearest station
—
Phone
02-568-1009
Hours
Mon–Wed 10:00–20:00 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 10:00–16:30 · Sun Closed
Opened
2017-04
Website
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#3 양재차앤박피부과의원 (Yangjaechaaenbakpibugwa Uiwon)

Name type
Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
Board-certified dermatologists
3
Doctors
3
Address
서울 강남구 강남대로 240 3층 양재차앤박피부과 (Seoul Gangnam-gu Gangnamdae-ro 240 3Cheung Yangjaechaaenbakpibugwa)
Nearest station
—
Phone
0507-1430-2400
Hours
Mon–Wed 10:30–19:30 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 09:00–15:00 · Sun Closed
Opened
2014-12
Website
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#4 아트인휴먼피부과의원 (Ateuinhyumeonpibugwa Uiwon)

Name type
Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
Board-certified dermatologists
2
Doctors
2
Address
서울 강남구 언주로 337 동영문화센터 (Seoul Gangnam-gu Eonju-ro 337 Dongyeongmunhwasenteo)
Nearest station
한티역 (Hanti Station) 783m
Phone
02-558-7275
Hours
Mon–Wed 10:00–18:00 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 10:00–15:00 · Sun Closed
Opened
2007-01
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#5 예미원피부과의원 (Yemiwonpibugwa Uiwon)

Name type
Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
Board-certified dermatologists
2
Doctors
2
Address
서울 강남구 남부순환로 2909 여천빌딩 7층 예미원피부과 (Seoul Gangnam-gu Nambusunhwan-ro 2909 Yeocheonbilding 7Cheung Yemiwonpibugwa)
Nearest station
한티역 (Hanti Station) 605m
Phone
02-555-7277
Hours
Mon 09:30–19:00 · Tue 09:30–18:00 · Wed 09:30–19:00 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 09:00–15:00 · Sun Closed
Opened
2005-02
Website
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#6 타임리스피부과의원 (Taimniseupibugwa Uiwon)

Name type
Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
Board-certified dermatologists
2
Doctors
2
Address
서울 강남구 남부순환로 2806 군인공제회빌딩 2층 (Seoul Gangnam-gu Nambusunhwan-ro 2806 Guningongjehoebilding 2Cheung)
Nearest station
한티역 (Hanti Station) 780m
Phone
02-2135-7960
Hours
Mon 09:30–20:00 · Tue–Wed 09:30–19:00 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 09:30–15:00 · Sun Closed
Opened
2018-02
Website
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Full list of dermatology clinics in Daechi·Dogok·Hanti (59)

  1. 강남리더스피부과의원 (Gangnamnideoseupibugwa Uiwon) · 강남구 도곡동 (Gangnam-gu Dogok-dong)
  2. 견비뇨기과의원 (Gyeonbinyogigwa Uiwon) · 강남구 대치동 (Gangnam-gu Daechi-dong)
  3. 골드제이의원 (Gold Jei Uiwon) · 강남구 대치동 (Gangnam-gu Daechi-dong)
  4. 권오정리얼뷰티의원 (Gwonojeongnieolbyuti Uiwon) · 한티역 (Hanti Station)
  5. 그녀의정원여성의원 (Geunyeouijeongwonyeoseong Uiwon) · 한티역 (Hanti Station)
  6. 김혜영피부과의원 (Gimhyeyeongpibugwa Uiwon) · 한티역 (Hanti Station)
  7. 닥터밸리의원 (Dr. Baelli Uiwon) · 강남구 대치동 (Gangnam-gu Daechi-dong)
  8. 대치더블유피부과의원 (Daechideobeulyupibugwa Uiwon) · 한티역 (Hanti Station)
  9. 대치밴스의원 (Daechibaenseu Uiwon) · 한티역 (Hanti Station)
  10. 대치뷰티라운지의원 (Daechibyutiraunji Uiwon) · 한티역 (Hanti Station)
  11. 대치샘물피부과의원 (Daechisaemmulpibugwa Uiwon) · 한티역 (Hanti Station)
  12. 대치수피부과의원 (Daechisupibugwa Uiwon) · 강남구 대치동 (Gangnam-gu Daechi-dong)
  13. 대치오라클피부과의원 (Daechiorakeulpibugwa Uiwon) · 한티역 (Hanti Station)
  14. 더나인(The Nine)피부과의원 (Deonain(The Nine)pibugwa Uiwon) · 강남구 대치동 (Gangnam-gu Daechi-dong)
  15. 더셀피부과의원 (Deoselpibugwa Uiwon) · 강남구 도곡동 (Gangnam-gu Dogok-dong)
  16. 도곡양재차앤박피부과의원 (Dogogyangjaechaaenbakpibugwa Uiwon) · 강남구 도곡동 (Gangnam-gu Dogok-dong)
  17. 도곡유스앤영의원 (Dogogyuseuaenyeong Uiwon) · 한티역 (Hanti Station)
  18. 디파인피부과의원 (Dipainpibugwa Uiwon) · 강남구 도곡동 (Gangnam-gu Dogok-dong)
  19. 라엘르의원 (Raelleu Uiwon) · 강남구 대치동 (Gangnam-gu Daechi-dong)
  20. 루미인피부과의원 (Rumiinpibugwa Uiwon) · 한티역 (Hanti Station)
  21. 루비의원 (Rubi Uiwon) · 강남구 도곡동 (Gangnam-gu Dogok-dong)
  22. 르모아의원 (Reumoa Uiwon) · 한티역 (Hanti Station)
  23. 리드미피부과의원 (Rideumipibugwa Uiwon) · 한티역 (Hanti Station)
  24. 리피부과의원 (Ripibugwa Uiwon) · 한티역 (Hanti Station)
  25. 마이디피부과의원 (Maidipibugwa Uiwon) · 강남구 도곡동 (Gangnam-gu Dogok-dong)
  26. 맑은미피부과의원 (Malgeunmipibugwa Uiwon) · 강남구 대치동 (Gangnam-gu Daechi-dong)
  27. 메디톡스부속의원 (Meditokseubusok Uiwon) · 강남구 대치동 (Gangnam-gu Daechi-dong)
  28. 멘토의원 (Mento Uiwon) · 강남구 대치동 (Gangnam-gu Daechi-dong)
  29. 박성주조에피부과의원 (Bakseongjujoepibugwa Uiwon) · 강남구 도곡동 (Gangnam-gu Dogok-dong)
  30. 비티큐의원 (Bitikyu Uiwon) · 강남구 대치동 (Gangnam-gu Daechi-dong)
  31. 삼성비앤에스의원 (Samseongbiaen S Uiwon) · 강남구 대치동 (Gangnam-gu Daechi-dong)
  32. 삼성화이트피부과의원 (Samseong White Pibugwa Uiwon) · 한티역 (Hanti Station)
  33. 서울리샤인의원 (Seoullisyain Uiwon) · 한티역 (Hanti Station)
  34. 순수피부과의원 (Sunsupibugwa Uiwon) · 강남구 대치동 (Gangnam-gu Daechi-dong)
  35. 슬림라인피부과 (Seullim Line Pibugwa) · 강남구 도곡동 (Gangnam-gu Dogok-dong)
  36. 신학철피부과의원 (Sinhakcheolpibugwa Uiwon) · 강남구 대치동 (Gangnam-gu Daechi-dong)
  37. 씨앨라인의원 (Ssiael Line Uiwon) · 강남구 도곡동 (Gangnam-gu Dogok-dong)
  38. 아트인휴먼피부과의원 (Ateuinhyumeonpibugwa Uiwon) · 한티역 (Hanti Station)
  39. 안티에이징의원 (Antieijing Uiwon) · 한티역 (Hanti Station)
  40. 양재오라클피부과의원 (Yangjaeorakeulpibugwa Uiwon) · 강남구 도곡동 (Gangnam-gu Dogok-dong)
  41. 양재차앤박피부과의원 (Yangjaechaaenbakpibugwa Uiwon) · 강남구 도곡동 (Gangnam-gu Dogok-dong)
  42. 에르시아의원 (Ereusia Uiwon) · 강남구 도곡동 (Gangnam-gu Dogok-dong)
  43. 에버그린피부과의원 (Ebeo Green Pibugwa Uiwon) · 강남구 도곡동 (Gangnam-gu Dogok-dong)
  44. 에스듈의원 (S Dyul Uiwon) · 강남구 대치동 (Gangnam-gu Daechi-dong)
  45. 엘스타의원 (Elseuta Uiwon) · 강남구 도곡동 (Gangnam-gu Dogok-dong)
  46. 연세라미슈의원 (Yeonseramisyu Uiwon) · 강남구 도곡동 (Gangnam-gu Dogok-dong)
  47. 연세리움의원 (Yeonserium Uiwon) · 강남구 대치동 (Gangnam-gu Daechi-dong)
  48. 예미원피부과의원 (Yemiwonpibugwa Uiwon) · 한티역 (Hanti Station)
  49. 온리원의원 (Olliwon Uiwon) · 강남구 대치동 (Gangnam-gu Daechi-dong)
  50. 올리브피부과의원 (Ollibeupibugwa Uiwon) · 한티역 (Hanti Station)
  51. 웰라스피부과의원 (Wellaseupibugwa Uiwon) · 강남구 대치동 (Gangnam-gu Daechi-dong)
  52. 제이유피부과의원 (Jeiyupibugwa Uiwon) · 한티역 (Hanti Station)
  53. 지아인의원 (Jiain Uiwon) · 한티역 (Hanti Station)
  54. 타임리스피부과의원 (Taimniseupibugwa Uiwon) · 한티역 (Hanti Station)
  55. 테크필피부과의원 (Tekeupilpibugwa Uiwon) · 강남구 대치동 (Gangnam-gu Daechi-dong)
  56. 포레웰의원 (Porewel Uiwon) · 한티역 (Hanti Station)
  57. 프레쉬테마의원 (Peureswitema Uiwon) · 강남구 도곡동 (Gangnam-gu Dogok-dong)
  58. 한티닥터스피부과의원 (Hanti Dr. Seupibugwa Uiwon) · 한티역 (Hanti Station)
  59. 함익병피부과의원 (Hamikbyeongpibugwa Uiwon) · 한티역 (Hanti Station)

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