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Lifting in Itaewon·Yongsan·Samgakji: 36 dermatology clinics compared and ranked
Data as of 2026-10-28 · Updated 2026-11-08
Key facts
- We compared 36 dermatology clinics in the Itaewon·Yongsan·Samgakji area.
- 우태하한승경피부과의원 ranks first, 휴먼피부과의원 second and 디오디피부과의원 third.
- 9 clinics have a registered board-certified dermatologist, and clinics that publish their staffing have 1.7 doctors on average.
- 33 clinics are confirmed to open on Saturdays, and 30 see patients after 7 p.m. on weekdays.
- By nearest station, dermatology clinics are most numerous near 삼각지역 (Samgakji Station) (4), 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 Itaewon·Yongsan·Samgakji 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 Itaewon·Yongsan·Samgakji 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 Itaewon·Yongsan·Samgakji 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 36 candidates in Itaewon·Yongsan·Samgakji 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 Itaewon·Yongsan·Samgakji 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 Itaewon·Yongsan·Samgakji clinic, the table shows '—'.
Comparison at a glance
| Rank | Clinic | Name type | Board-certified dermatologists | Doctors | Nearest station | Location | Website | Phone |
|---|
| #1 | 우태하한승경피부과의원Utaehahanseunggyeongpibugwa Uiwon | Dermatology clinic (피부과의원) | 5 | 5 | — | 용산구 갈월동 (Yongsan-gu Galwol-dong) | Visit | 02-756-2590 |
| #2 | 휴먼피부과의원Hyumeonpibugwa Uiwon | Dermatology clinic (피부과의원) | 3 | 4 | — | 용산구 한강로3가 (Yongsan-gu Hangangno3Ga) | Visit | 02-792-8555 |
| #3 | 디오디피부과의원Diodipibugwa Uiwon | Dermatology clinic (피부과의원) | 2 | 3 | — | 용산구 한강로2가 (Yongsan-gu Hangangno2Ga) | Visit | 02-6925-0409 |
| #4 | 페이브피부과의원Peibeupibugwa Uiwon | Dermatology clinic (피부과의원) | 1 | 1 | — | 용산구 한강로2가 (Yongsan-gu Hangangno2Ga) | Visit | 0507-1314-1656 |
| #5 | 밴스의원Baenseu Uiwon | Clinic (의원) | 0 | 5 | 삼각지역 (Samgakji Station) 658m | 용산구 한강로2가 (Yongsan-gu Hangangno2Ga) | Visit | 02-6956-0059 |
| #6 | 예담피부과의원Yedampibugwa Uiwon | Dermatology clinic (피부과의원) | 1 | 1 | — | 용산구 이촌동 (Yongsan-gu Ichon-dong) | — | 02-793-3440 |
The table and cards show the top 6 in the Itaewon·Yongsan·Samgakji 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 Itaewon·Yongsan·Samgakji 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 Itaewon·Yongsan·Samgakji 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 Itaewon·Yongsan·Samgakji 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 Itaewon·Yongsan·Samgakji 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 Itaewon·Yongsan·Samgakji 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 Itaewon·Yongsan·Samgakji 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 Itaewon·Yongsan·Samgakji 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 Itaewon·Yongsan·Samgakji 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 Itaewon·Yongsan·Samgakji 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 Itaewon·Yongsan·Samgakji 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 Itaewon·Yongsan·Samgakji 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 Itaewon·Yongsan·Samgakji 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 Itaewon·Yongsan·Samgakji 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 Itaewon·Yongsan·Samgakji area may even conclude that surgery is more suitable.
How many clinics were compared for Lifting consultations in Itaewon·Yongsan·Samgakji?
We compared 36 dermatology clinics in Itaewon·Yongsan·Samgakji on the same criteria; 우태하한승경피부과의원 ranks first and 휴먼피부과의원 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 Itaewon·Yongsan·Samgakji 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 우태하한승경피부과의원 (Utaehahanseunggyeongpibugwa Uiwon)
- Name type
- Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
- Board-certified dermatologists
- 5
- Doctors
- 5
- Address
- 서울 용산구 한강대로 312 (Seoul Yongsan-gu Hangangdae-ro 312)
- Nearest station
- —
- Phone
- 02-756-2590
- Hours
- Mon 10:00–18:00 · Tue 10:00–21:00 · Wed 10:00–18:00 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 09:00–15:00 · Sun Closed
- Opened
- 1975-06
- Website
- Visit
#2 휴먼피부과의원 (Hyumeonpibugwa Uiwon)
- Name type
- Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
- Board-certified dermatologists
- 3
- Doctors
- 4
- Address
- 서울 용산구 서빙고로 17 센트럴파크타워 E몰(105동) 2층 8호 (Seoul Yongsan-gu Seobinggo-ro 17 Senteureolpakeutawo EMol(105Dong) 2Cheung 8Ho)
- Nearest station
- —
- Phone
- 02-792-8555
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 10:00–20:00 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 10:00–16:00 · Sun Closed
- Opened
- 2020-11
- Website
- Visit
#3 디오디피부과의원 (Diodipibugwa Uiwon)
- Name type
- Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
- Board-certified dermatologists
- 2
- Doctors
- 3
- Address
- 서울 용산구 한강대로 95 래미안 더센트럴상가동 213호 (Seoul Yongsan-gu Hangangdae-ro 95 Raemian Deosenteureolsangga-dong 213Ho)
- Nearest station
- —
- Phone
- 02-6925-0409
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 10:00–20:00 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 10:00–16:00 · Sun Closed
- Opened
- 2018-07
- Website
- Visit
#4 페이브피부과의원 (Peibeupibugwa Uiwon)
- Name type
- Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
- Board-certified dermatologists
- 1
- Doctors
- 1
- Address
- 서울 용산구 한강대로 69 상가동 2층 217-1호, 217-2호 (Seoul Yongsan-gu Hangangdae-ro 69 Sangga-dong 2Cheung 217-1Ho, 217-2Ho)
- Nearest station
- —
- Phone
- 0507-1314-1656
- Hours
- Mon Closed · Tue 10:00–20:00 · Wed–Fri Closed · Sat 09:30–15:00 · Sun Closed
- Opened
- 2022-11
- Website
- Visit
#5 밴스의원 (Baenseu Uiwon)
- Name type
- Clinic (의원)
- Board-certified dermatologists
- 0
- Doctors
- 5
- Address
- 서울 용산구 새창로 217 토투밸리빌딩 15층 (Seoul Yongsan-gu Saechang-ro 217 Totubaellibilding 15Cheung)
- Nearest station
- 삼각지역 (Samgakji Station) 658m
- Phone
- 02-6956-0059
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 10:00–20:00 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat–Sun 10:00–18:00
- Opened
- 2023-09
- Website
- Visit
#6 예담피부과의원 (Yedampibugwa Uiwon)
- Name type
- Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
- Board-certified dermatologists
- 1
- Doctors
- 1
- Address
- 서울 용산구 이촌로 276 하나빌딩 4층 (Seoul Yongsan-gu Ichon-ro 276 Hanabilding 4Cheung)
- Nearest station
- —
- Phone
- 02-793-3440
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 09:30–19:00 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 09:30–15:00 · Sun Closed
- Opened
- 2003-11
Full list of dermatology clinics in Itaewon·Yongsan·Samgakji (36)
- 구도피부과의원 (Gudopibugwa Uiwon) · 용산구 한남동 (Yongsan-gu Hannam-dong)
- 김낙인피부과의원 (Gimnaginpibugwa Uiwon) · 용산구 갈월동 (Yongsan-gu Galwol-dong)
- 꼬모의원 (Kkomo Uiwon) · 용산구 한남동 (Yongsan-gu Hannam-dong)
- 뉘앙스성형외과의원 (Nwiangseuseonghyeong Oegwa Uiwon) · 용산구 이촌동 (Yongsan-gu Ichon-dong)
- 닥터선의원 (Dr. Seon Uiwon) · 용산구 한남동 (Yongsan-gu Hannam-dong)
- 닥터올린의원 (Dr. Ollin Uiwon) · 용산구 이태원동 (Yongsan-gu Itaewon-dong)
- 디오디피부과의원 (Diodipibugwa Uiwon) · 용산구 한강로2가 (Yongsan-gu Hangangno2Ga)
- 라엘르의원 (Raelleu Uiwon) · 용산구 남영동 (Yongsan-gu Namyeong-dong)
- 리유아의원 (Riyua Uiwon) · 용산구 한남동 (Yongsan-gu Hannam-dong)
- 리의원 (Ri Uiwon) · 용산구 한남동 (Yongsan-gu Hannam-dong)
- 마이디피부과의원이촌점 (Maidipibugwa Uiwon Ichonjeom) · 용산구 이촌동 (Yongsan-gu Ichon-dong)
- 멘드의원 (Mendeu Uiwon) · 용산구 한남동 (Yongsan-gu Hannam-dong)
- 미소지인의원 (Misojiin Uiwon) · 용산구 갈월동 (Yongsan-gu Galwol-dong)
- 밴스의원 (Baenseu Uiwon) · 삼각지역 (Samgakji Station)
- 봄빛의원 (Bombit Uiwon) · 용산구 이촌동 (Yongsan-gu Ichon-dong)
- 뷰티라운지의원 (Byutiraunji Uiwon) · 삼각지역 (Samgakji Station)
- 블리비의원 (Beullibi Uiwon) · 삼각지역 (Samgakji Station)
- 아란의원 (Aran Uiwon) · 용산구 한남동 (Yongsan-gu Hannam-dong)
- 아이파크몰의원 (i Park Mol Uiwon) · 용산구 한강로3가 (Yongsan-gu Hangangno3Ga)
- 엘리엇의원 (Ellieot Uiwon) · 용산구 이태원동 (Yongsan-gu Itaewon-dong)
- 연세메디노블의원 (Yeonsemedinobeul Uiwon) · 용산구 용산동5가 (Yongsan-gu Yongsandong5Ga)
- 연세티트리의원 (Yeonsetiteuri Uiwon) · 용산구 갈월동 (Yongsan-gu Galwol-dong)
- 예담피부과의원 (Yedampibugwa Uiwon) · 용산구 이촌동 (Yongsan-gu Ichon-dong)
- 올리준의원 (Ollijun Uiwon) · 용산구 이태원동 (Yongsan-gu Itaewon-dong)
- 우태하한승경피부과의원 (Utaehahanseunggyeongpibugwa Uiwon) · 용산구 갈월동 (Yongsan-gu Galwol-dong)
- 이레세포의원 (Iresepo Uiwon) · 용산구 한남동 (Yongsan-gu Hannam-dong)
- 이레피부과의원 (Irepibugwa Uiwon) · 용산구 한강로3가 (Yongsan-gu Hangangno3Ga)
- 이태원 밴스의원 (Itaewon Baenseu Uiwon) · 용산구 이태원동 (Yongsan-gu Itaewon-dong)
- 청담바롬의원 (Cheongdambarom Uiwon) · 삼각지역 (Samgakji Station)
- 큐티스의원 (Kyutiseu Uiwon) · 용산구 한강로2가 (Yongsan-gu Hangangno2Ga)
- 페이브피부과의원 (Peibeupibugwa Uiwon) · 용산구 한강로2가 (Yongsan-gu Hangangno2Ga)
- 피엘의원 (Piel Uiwon) · 용산구 한강로3가 (Yongsan-gu Hangangno3Ga)
- 하예의원 (Haye Uiwon) · 용산구 한남동 (Yongsan-gu Hannam-dong)
- 호수의원 (Hosu Uiwon) · 용산구 한남동 (Yongsan-gu Hannam-dong)
- 호안의원 (Hoan Uiwon) · 용산구 한남동 (Yongsan-gu Hannam-dong)
- 휴먼피부과의원 (Hyumeonpibugwa Uiwon) · 용산구 한강로3가 (Yongsan-gu Hangangno3Ga)
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