Derma Clinic IndexSeoulHongdae·Hapjeong·SinchonAcne scars

Acne scars in Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon: 80 dermatology clinics compared and ranked

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

Key facts

• We compared 80 dermatology clinics in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area.
• 연세스타피부과의원 ranks first, 이지함피부과의원 second and 마인드피부과의원 third.
• 11 clinics have a registered board-certified dermatologist, and clinics that publish their staffing have 2.2 doctors on average.
• 75 clinics are confirmed to open on Saturdays, and 74 see patients after 7 p.m. on weekdays.
• By nearest station, dermatology clinics are most numerous near 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station) (46), 신촌역 (Sinchon Station) (22), 합정역 (Hapjeong Station) (12), in that order.

Scar treatment usually runs over several sessions spaced about a month apart, so it becomes a schedule of several months. Before starting treatment in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area, consider whether you can travel there consistently throughout that period and whether you can fit in the few days of redness after each session.

If active acne remains, scar treatment works less well and new scars keep forming. So when you consult a clinic in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area, the plan is often set in order: first how to calm current breakouts, then when to begin scar treatment.

Scars can look completely different in depth depending on lighting and angle. Taking before photos with the same lighting and angle at your first consultation in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area helps you compare changes that are hard to see in a mirror after a few sessions and decide on next steps.

How we compiled this

• The 80 candidates in Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon 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 Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon 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 Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon clinic, the table shows '—'.

Comparison at a glance

The table and cards show the top 6 in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon ranking; the full list below is in Korean alphabetical order.

Checklist for choosing a clinic for Acne scars

1. Identify your scar types Ice pick, boxcar and rolling scars each suit different treatments. When you consult a clinic in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area, ask which scar types dominate in each area, such as the forehead, cheeks and temples, and which methods will be combined to match.
2. Plan the number and spacing of sessions Scar treatment is rarely done in one go; several sessions at set intervals are typical. When planning treatment in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area, ask roughly how many sessions are expected, and how progress will be assessed and methods changed along the way.
3. Recovery time after each session After laser or microneedling, redness, swelling and small scabs can last several days or more, and deeper treatment tends to mean longer recovery. When booking sessions in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area, choose dates that don't clash with work or important appointments.
4. Pigmentation risk and prevention People with darker skin or heavy sun exposure are more prone to brown pigmentation after procedures. When consulting a clinic in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area, mention whether pigment has lingered after past procedures or wounds, and confirm the plan for sun protection and brightening care before and after.
5. History of oral acne medication If you took isotretinoin until recently, your skin may heal more slowly, and some procedures may be postponed. When discussing scar treatment in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area, state exactly when you last took it and for how long.

Warning signs to watch for

1. Raised scars that keep growing If scars on the jawline, chest or shoulders grow wider than the original wound, or itch and hurt, they may be keloids. Their treatment runs in the opposite direction from depressed scars, so get a diagnosis in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area before having any laser.
2. Oozing and pain that worsen after a session If oozing, pus, warmth or pain gets worse rather than better several days after a session, bacterial infection or reactivation of the cold sore virus may be suspected. If you had the procedure at a clinic in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area, contact it right away rather than waiting for your next appointment.
3. Being urged to repeat before you've healed Repeating procedures closely before the skin has fully recovered can increase inflammation and pigmentation. If a clinic in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area proposes unusually short intervals, ask why, and what skin condition should be reached before the next session.
4. Claims of filling scars in one or two sessions Explanations suggesting depressed scars can be erased completely in one or two sessions don't match the usual course of treatment. When you consult a clinic in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area, see whether the expected range of improvement is explained realistically, with photos or in words.

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

Acne scar treatment is a plan that spans several months, and results depend on scar type and how well your skin recovers. Taking before photos and building recovery time and sun protection into your schedule keeps you on track. If you decide to start treatment in the Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon area, settle the methods, number of sessions and recovery plan in concrete terms with your doctor beforehand.

The 6 dermatology clinics covered here

Full list of dermatology clinics in Hongdae·Hapjeong·Sinchon (80)

1. 나인의원 (Nain Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
2. 노벨의원 (Nobel Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
3. 누가의원 (Nuga Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
4. 뉴센스의원 (New Senseu Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
5. 다사랑의원 (Dasarang Uiwon) · 합정역 (Hapjeong Station)
6. 다시봄날의원 (Dasibomnal Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
7. 닥터에버스의원 (Dr. Ebeoseu Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
8. 닥터포유의원 (Dr. Poyu Uiwon) · 합정역 (Hapjeong Station)
9. 더원츠의원 (Deowoncheu Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
10. 더청담의원 (Deocheongdam Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
11. 디엘브의원 (Dielbeu Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
12. 로바에의원 (Robae Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
13. 리버스의원 (Ribeoseu Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
14. 리엔장의원 (Rienjang Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
15. 리엘르의원 (Rielleu Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
16. 리즈온의원홍대점 (Rijeuon Uiwon Hongdaejeom) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
17. 마인드피부과의원 (Maindeupibugwa Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
18. 메이저피부과의원 신촌점 (Meijeopibugwa Uiwon Sinchonjeom) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
19. 메이퓨어의원 (Meipyueo Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
20. 뮤즈의원 (Myujeu Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
21. 미소앤봄의원 (Misoaenbom Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
22. 밀리의원 (Milli Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
23. 백피부과의원 (Baekpibugwa Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
24. 밴스의원 (Baenseu Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
25. 밴스피부과의원 (Baenseupibugwa Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
26. 벨아미-리노보의원 (Belami-rinobo Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
27. 뷰티라운지의원 (Byutiraunji Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
28. 뷰티블라썸의원 (Byutibeullasseom Uiwon) · 합정역 (Hapjeong Station)
29. 뷰티스톤의원 (Byutiseuton Uiwon) · 합정역 (Hapjeong Station)
30. 뷰티스톤피부과 메세나폴리스 (Byutiseutonpibugwa Mesenapolliseu) · 합정역 (Hapjeong Station)
31. 뷰티유의원 (Byutiyu Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
32. 블리비의원 (Beullibi Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
33. 쁨글로벌의원 (Ppeumgeullobeol Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
34. 서피부과의원 (Seopibugwa Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
35. 셀린의원 (Sellin Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
36. 신촌라플라스의원 (Sinchollapeullaseu Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
37. 신촌오라클피부과의원 (Sinchonorakeulpibugwa Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
38. 씨브이엘의원 (Ssibeuiel Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
39. 아르스킨의원 (Areuseukin Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
40. 아비쥬의원 (Abijyu Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
41. 어썸피부과의원 (Eosseompibugwa Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
42. 에스리본의원 (S Reborn Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
43. 에스준의원 (S Jun Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
44. 연세보드미의원 (Yeonsebodeumi Uiwon) · 합정역 (Hapjeong Station)
45. 연세스타피부과의원 (Yeonseseutapibugwa Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
46. 연세지움피부과의원 (Yeonsejiumpibugwa Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
47. 예지미의원 (Yejimi Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
48. 오로지의원 (Oroji Uiwon) · 합정역 (Hapjeong Station)
49. 오블리주의원 (Obeulliju Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
50. 오에스티의원 (O S Ti Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
51. 유앤미의원 (Yuaenmi Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
52. 유앤아이의원 (Yuaen i Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
53. 유온느의원 (Yuonneu Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
54. 유픽의원 (Yupik Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
55. 이가인의원 (Igain Uiwon) · 합정역 (Hapjeong Station)
56. 이지함피부과의원 (Ijihampibugwa Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
57. 제로랩의원 (Jeroraep Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
58. 제이필의원 (Jeipil Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
59. 차앤박피부과의원 (Chaaenbakpibugwa Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
60. 차이의원 (Chai Uiwon) · 합정역 (Hapjeong Station)
61. 케이트의원 (Keiteu Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
62. 클레오르의원 (Keulleoreu Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
63. 클림의원 홍대점 (Keullim Uiwon Hongdaejeom) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
64. 테시토의원 (Tesito Uiwon) · 합정역 (Hapjeong Station)
65. 톤즈의원 (Tonjeu Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
66. 포레나의원 (Porena Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
67. 포에버162의원 (Poebeo162 Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
68. 풀페이스의원 (Pulpeiseu Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
69. 프로젝트 유 의원 (Peurojekteu Yu Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
70. 필라인의원 (Pil Line Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
71. 해들인의원 (Haedeulin Uiwon) · 신촌역 (Sinchon Station)
72. 홍대 닥터쁘띠의원 (Hongdae Dr. Ppeutti Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
73. 홍대고운세상피부과의원 (Hongdaegounsesangpibugwa Uiwon) · 합정역 (Hapjeong Station)
74. 홍대디온의원 (Hongdaedion Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
75. 홍대라인업의원 (Hongdae Line Eop Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
76. 홍대베러미의원 (Hongdaebereomi Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
77. 홍대셀레나의원 (Hongdaesellena Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
78. 홍대아이디의원 (Hongdae i Di Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
79. 홍대톡스앤필의원 (Hongdaetokseuaenpil Uiwon) · 홍대입구역 (Hongdaeipgu Station)
80. 힐스의원 (Hilseu Uiwon) · 합정역 (Hapjeong Station)

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