Lifting in Gwangju: 54 dermatology clinics compared and ranked

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

Key facts

We pooled the 54 dermatology clinics in Gwangju's 2 neighborhoods and ranked them again together.
뷰티스 맑은피부과의원 ranks first, 닥터스피부과의원 광주상무점 second and 닥터에버스의원 광주상무 third.
17 clinics have a registered board-certified dermatologist, and clinics that publish their staffing have 1.7 doctors on average.
48 clinics are confirmed to open on Saturdays, and 31 see patients after 7 p.m. on weekdays.
By nearest station, dermatology clinics are most numerous near 상무역 (Sangmu Station) (24), in that order.

Lifting is a procedure where ads tend to center on device names or thread types. But when you consult a clinic in the Gwangju area, what needs settling first is at which layer and how much sagging has occurred, and whether a device or threads suit you. The same concern can call for different methods depending on skin thickness and fat volume.

With energy devices, how depth, intensity and total energy are set affects both results and safety. If you're looking into device lifting in the Gwangju area, ask what depth is used for each area of the face, how pain is managed during the procedure, and who performs it.

Even without incisions, a thread lift is an invasive procedure that places threads under the skin. If you're considering a thread lift in the Gwangju area, hear in advance about the thread material and barb design, the anesthesia method and any restrictions during recovery. The checklist below covers items common to both methods as well as items specific to each.

How we compiled this

The 54 candidates in Gwangju are clinics and hospitals classified as dermatology on Naver Map within the neighborhood boundary, cross-checked against Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service (HIRA) hospital data.
The Gwangju ranking reflects years since opening, number of doctors and board-certified dermatologist registration, Naver Place visitor review counts, how fully hours are published, and whether information is available online.
Board-certified dermatologists are counted only when registered under dermatology in Naver Place's medical information. Where that information is missing for a Gwangju clinic, the table shows '—'.

Comparison at a glance

Rank	Clinic	Name type	Board-certified dermatologists	Doctors	Nearest station	Location	Website	Phone
#1	뷰티스 맑은피부과의원Byutiseu Malgeunpibugwa Uiwon	Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)	5	5	상무역 (Sangmu Station) 605m	서구 치평동 (Seo-gu Chipyeong-dong)	Visit	0507-1361-7586
#2	닥터스피부과의원 광주상무점Dr. Seupibugwa Uiwon Gwangjusangmujeom	Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)	2	2	상무역 (Sangmu Station) 435m	서구 치평동 (Seo-gu Chipyeong-dong)	Visit	062-716-0757
#3	닥터에버스의원 광주상무Dr. Ebeoseu Uiwon Gwangjusangmu	Clinic (의원)	0	4	상무역 (Sangmu Station) 635m	서구 치평동 (Seo-gu Chipyeong-dong)	Visit	0507-1487-7507
#4	시스템피부과의원Siseutempibugwa Uiwon	Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)	1	2	—	광산구 수완동 (Gwangsan-gu Suwan-dong)	Visit	0507-1384-7101
#5	밝은얼굴피부과의원Balgeuneolgulpibugwa Uiwon	Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)	1	1	—	광산구 수완동 (Gwangsan-gu Suwan-dong)	Visit	062-953-8273
#6	미모아피부과의원Mimoapibugwa Uiwon	Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)	1	1	—	광산구 월계동 (Gwangsan-gu Wolgye-dong)	Visit	062-973-7577

The table and cards show the top 6 in the Gwangju ranking; the full list below is in Korean alphabetical order.

Checklist for choosing a clinic for Lifting

Why a device or threads The choice should have a reason: devices are often suggested for thin skin with mild sagging, threads when sagging tissue needs to be moved upward. When you consult a clinic in the Gwangju area, ask why they recommend that method and what would change if you chose another.
Device depth and intensity With ultrasound devices, each cartridge fitted to the tip delivers heat to a different depth; with radiofrequency devices, energy intensity and the cooling method affect results. If you're having a device procedure in the Gwangju area, ask how the depth for each area and the total energy are decided.
Thread material and dissolving time Threads used in thread lifts are usually made of material that dissolves slowly in the body, and dissolving speed and lifting strength vary by composition. Having a clinic in the Gwangju area explain with a diagram, before the procedure, whether the threads are barbed and how many go in which direction makes it easier to understand.
Anesthesia and pain control Device lifting is often done with numbing cream alone, while thread lifts use local anesthesia, with sedation added if needed. If a clinic in the Gwangju area uses sedation, check its recovery area and monitoring equipment, and whether you need someone to accompany you.
Recovery time and restrictions After a thread lift, you're often told to avoid opening your mouth wide or massaging your face firmly for a while. When booking a date in the Gwangju area, also make sure it doesn't clash with dental work or important plans.

Warning signs to watch for

Blisters or scabs If redness after device lifting hasn't settled after several days, or line-shaped marks, blisters or scabs appear, it may be a burn. Don't pop them; have the wound checked at the clinic in the Gwangju area that treated you.
Numbness or uneven mouth movement Tingling or reduced sensation in part of the face, or one corner of the mouth moving less when you smile, may signal that a nerve has been affected. It's usually temporary, but record how it develops from the day it starts and tell the clinic in the Gwangju area that treated you so you can be examined.
Threads you can feel or see If after a thread lift the skin dimples, a thread end can be felt or seen, or the area becomes red, swollen and warm, a problem with thread position or an infection may be suspected. Showing it quickly to the clinic in the Gwangju area that treated you keeps the fix simple.
Pressure to do too much at once Plans that stack several devices at high intensity in one session raise the risk of swelling and burns, and there is concern that faces with little fat may end up with hollow-looking cheeks. If you receive such a proposal in the Gwangju area, reconsider whether each procedure is truly needed.

Frequently asked questions

Do lifting results show right away?

Device lifting works gradually; thread lifts show fairly soon. Devices need time for new collagen after heating, so change is often felt over weeks to months. Before treatment in the Gwangju area, photograph your face in consistent lighting for comparison.

How often can I have device lifting?

There's no set cycle; it varies by device and skin. As it uses heat, very short intervals are discouraged; several months to about a year is often cited. If you also get other device treatments in the Gwangju area, give their dates.

Do the threads from a thread lift stay in the body?

Commonly used threads dissolve and are absorbed over time. Depending on material, dissolving takes several months to over a year, and tissue changes around them are described as lasting a while afterward. When consulting in the Gwangju area, confirm the thread material.

Is lifting very painful?

Pain varies by method, area and personal sensitivity. Heat near bone or in deep layers often causes a sharp, tingling pain, so numbing cream, painkillers or sedation may be used. If you're pain-sensitive, ask a clinic in the Gwangju area about anesthesia.

Can lifting achieve the same effect as surgery?

With severe sagging, procedures alone are unlikely to match surgery. Device and thread lifts are described as options for mild to moderate sagging and don't remove loose skin. A consultation in the Gwangju area may even conclude that surgery is more suitable.

How many clinics were compared for Lifting consultations in Gwangju?

We compared 54 dermatology clinics in Gwangju on the same criteria; 뷰티스 맑은피부과의원 ranks first and 닥터스피부과의원 광주상무점 second. Availability and cost of Lifting consultations vary by clinic, so call ahead to confirm scheduling and the doctor.

Final notes

Lifting methods differ in how they work and how recovery goes, so it's hard to compare them under one name. When choosing a clinic in the Gwangju area, look at what they recommend, device or threads, and why, and how they explain the risks of burns and nerve injury. If you have facial implants or filler from earlier treatment, discuss it with the doctor before the procedure.

The 6 dermatology clinics covered here

#1 뷰티스 맑은피부과의원 (Byutiseu Malgeunpibugwa Uiwon)

Name type: Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
Board-certified dermatologists: 5
Doctors: 5
Address: 전남광주 서구 상무중앙로 58 타임스타워빌딩 6층 (Jeonnamgwangju Seo-gu Sangmujungang-ro 58 Taimseutawobilding 6Cheung)
Nearest station: 상무역 (Sangmu Station) 605m
Phone: 0507-1361-7586
Hours: Mon–Wed 09:30–18:30 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 09:00–13:00 · Sun Closed
Opened: 2008-11
Website: Visit

#2 닥터스피부과의원 광주상무점 (Dr. Seupibugwa Uiwon Gwangjusangmujeom)

Name type: Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
Board-certified dermatologists: 2
Doctors: 2
Address: 전남광주 서구 상무중앙로 42 오션5빌딩 7층 (Jeonnamgwangju Seo-gu Sangmujungang-ro 42 Osyeon5Bilding 7Cheung)
Nearest station: 상무역 (Sangmu Station) 435m
Phone: 062-716-0757
Hours: Mon 10:00–19:00 · Tue 10:00–20:00 · Wed 10:00–19:00 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 10:00–14:00 · Sun Closed
Opened: 2021-06
Website: Visit

#3 닥터에버스의원 광주상무 (Dr. Ebeoseu Uiwon Gwangjusangmu)

Name type: Clinic (의원)
Board-certified dermatologists: 0
Doctors: 4
Address: 전남광주 서구 상무중앙로 62 4층, 5층 (Jeonnamgwangju Seo-gu Sangmujungang-ro 62 4Cheung, 5Cheung)
Nearest station: 상무역 (Sangmu Station) 635m
Phone: 0507-1487-7507
Hours: Mon–Thu 10:30–20:30 · Fri Closed · Sat–Sun 09:30–16:00
Opened: 2025-07
Website: Visit

#4 시스템피부과의원 (Siseutempibugwa Uiwon)

Name type: Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
Board-certified dermatologists: 1
Doctors: 2
Address: 전남광주 광산구 임방울대로 342 6층 (Jeonnamgwangju Gwangsan-gu Imbanguldae-ro 342 6Cheung)
Nearest station: —
Phone: 0507-1384-7101
Hours: Mon–Wed 10:00–19:30 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 09:30–14:30 · Sun Closed
Opened: 2024-06
Website: Visit

#5 밝은얼굴피부과의원 (Balgeuneolgulpibugwa Uiwon)

Name type: Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
Board-certified dermatologists: 1
Doctors: 1
Address: 전남광주 광산구 임방울대로 355 7층 (Jeonnamgwangju Gwangsan-gu Imbanguldae-ro 355 7Cheung)
Nearest station: —
Phone: 062-953-8273
Hours: Mon–Tue 09:30–18:30 · Wed–Fri Closed · Sat 09:00–13:00 · Sun Closed
Opened: 2010-10
Website: Visit

#6 미모아피부과의원 (Mimoapibugwa Uiwon)

Name type: Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
Board-certified dermatologists: 1
Doctors: 1
Address: 전남광주 광산구 임방울대로 788 SM타워빌딩 3층 (Jeonnamgwangju Gwangsan-gu Imbanguldae-ro 788 SMTawobilding 3Cheung)
Nearest station: —
Phone: 062-973-7577
Hours: Mon–Wed 09:00–18:30 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 09:00–15:00 · Sun Closed
Opened: 2002-03
Website: Visit

Full list of dermatology clinics in Gwangju (54)

강남바른스케치의원 (Gangnambareunseukechi Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
강피부과의원 (Gangpibugwa Uiwon) · 광산구 쌍암동 (Gwangsan-gu Ssangam-dong)
고은미래의원 (Goeunmirae Uiwon) · 광산구 월계동 (Gwangsan-gu Wolgye-dong)
광주엘츠의원 (Gwangjuelcheu Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
닥터리스의원 (Dr. Riseu Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
닥터스피부과의원 광주상무점 (Dr. Seupibugwa Uiwon Gwangjusangmujeom) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
닥터에버스의원 광주상무 (Dr. Ebeoseu Uiwon Gwangjusangmu) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
닥터영의원 (Dr. Yeong Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
닥터지의원 (Dr. Ji Uiwon) · 광산구 장덕동 (Gwangsan-gu Jangdeok-dong)
당신의봄의원 (Dangsinuibom Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
더고운의원 (Deogoun Uiwon) · 서구 치평동 (Seo-gu Chipyeong-dong)
더모헤어플란트미지예피부과의원 (Deomoheeopeullanteumijiyepibugwa Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
더모헤어플란트피부과의원 (Deomoheeopeullanteupibugwa Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
더블린의원 (Deobeullin Uiwon) · 서구 치평동 (Seo-gu Chipyeong-dong)
더올림의원 (Deoollim Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
데이뷰의원 광주상무점 (Deibyu Uiwon Gwangjusangmujeom) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
디에비뉴의원 (Diebi New Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
르블랑의원 (Reubeullang Uiwon) · 서구 치평동 (Seo-gu Chipyeong-dong)
리얼미의원 (Rieolmi Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
리엘르의원 광주점 (Rielleu Uiwon Gwangjujeom) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
맨앤우먼의원 (Maenaenumeon Uiwon) · 광산구 월계동 (Gwangsan-gu Wolgye-dong)
미라클의원 (Mirakeul Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
미모아피부과의원 (Mimoapibugwa Uiwon) · 광산구 월계동 (Gwangsan-gu Wolgye-dong)
미미썸의원 첨단점 (Mimisseom Uiwon Cheomdanjeom) · 광산구 쌍암동 (Gwangsan-gu Ssangam-dong)
미앤메디의원 (Miaenmedi Uiwon) · 광산구 장덕동 (Gwangsan-gu Jangdeok-dong)
미지예피부과의원 (Mijiyepibugwa Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
밝은얼굴피부과의원 (Balgeuneolgulpibugwa Uiwon) · 광산구 수완동 (Gwangsan-gu Suwan-dong)
뷰티라인의원 (Byuti Line Uiwon) · 광산구 수완동 (Gwangsan-gu Suwan-dong)
뷰티스 맑은피부과의원 (Byutiseu Malgeunpibugwa Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
뷰티온의원 광주첨단 (Byution Uiwon Gwangjucheomdan) · 광산구 월계동 (Gwangsan-gu Wolgye-dong)
블리비의원 (Beullibi Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
비쥬여성의원 (Bijyuyeoseong Uiwon) · 광산구 수완동 (Gwangsan-gu Suwan-dong)
샤인빔의원 (Syainbim Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
셀피부과의원 (Selpibugwa Uiwon) · 광산구 월계동 (Gwangsan-gu Wolgye-dong)
수완병원피부과 (Suwan Byeongwon Pibugwa) · 광산구 수완동 (Gwangsan-gu Suwan-dong)
수완하얀피부과의원 (Suwanhayanpibugwa Uiwon) · 광산구 장덕동 (Gwangsan-gu Jangdeok-dong)
수완SW의원 (SuwanSW Uiwon) · 광산구 수완동 (Gwangsan-gu Suwan-dong)
시스템피부과의원 (Siseutempibugwa Uiwon) · 광산구 수완동 (Gwangsan-gu Suwan-dong)
압구정모비앙의원 (Apgujeongmobiang Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
압구정제이엘의원 (Apgujeongjeiel Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
연세피부과의원 (Yeonsepibugwa Uiwon) · 서구 치평동 (Seo-gu Chipyeong-dong)
예사랑피부과의원 (Yesarangpibugwa Uiwon) · 서구 금호동 (Seo-gu Geumho-dong)
오라클피부과의원 (Orakeulpibugwa Uiwon) · 광산구 장덕동 (Gwangsan-gu Jangdeok-dong)
웰의원 (Wel Uiwon) · 광산구 장덕동 (Gwangsan-gu Jangdeok-dong)
유앤아이의원 광주점 (Yuaen i Uiwon Gwangjujeom) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
은피부과의원 (Eunpibugwa Uiwon) · 서구 금호동 (Seo-gu Geumho-dong)
은피부과의원 (Eunpibugwa Uiwon) · 서구 금호동 (Seo-gu Geumho-dong)
이루다의원 (Iruda Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
정피부과의원 (Jeongpibugwa Uiwon) · 서구 금호동 (Seo-gu Geumho-dong)
쥬네르의원 (Jyunereu Uiwon) · 광산구 쌍암동 (Gwangsan-gu Ssangam-dong)
첨단밝은얼굴피부과의원 (Cheomdanbalgeuneolgulpibugwa Uiwon) · 광산구 쌍암동 (Gwangsan-gu Ssangam-dong)
톡스앤필의원 (Tokseuaenpil Uiwon) · 상무역 (Sangmu Station)
톤앤톤피부과의원 (Tonaentonpibugwa Uiwon) · 서구 치평동 (Seo-gu Chipyeong-dong)
피어랑의원 (Pieorang Uiwon) · 광산구 수완동 (Gwangsan-gu Suwan-dong)