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Laser hair removal in Mapo·Gongdeok: 19 dermatology clinics compared and ranked

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

Key facts

Laser hair removal isn't finished in one visit; it takes several sessions a few weeks apart. So when choosing a clinic in the Mapo·Gongdeok area, being easy to reach from home or work and able to book on the schedule you want matter more than for other procedures.

Even for the same area, the right laser wavelength and intensity depend on your skin type and the thickness and color of your hair. When you consult a clinic in the Mapo·Gongdeok area, hearing how they assessed your skin type and what kind of laser they use helps you anticipate the number of sessions and how things will progress.

Results depend as much on care before and after treatment as on the day itself. Tanned skin and hair that was recently plucked or waxed affect both results and safety. The checklist and warning signs below focus on what's worth knowing before you book your first session in the Mapo·Gongdeok area.

How we compiled this

Comparison at a glance

RankClinicName typeBoard-certified dermatologistsDoctorsNearest stationLocationWebsitePhone
#1에스앤유피부과의원S Aenyupibugwa UiwonDermatology clinic (피부과의원)33—마포구 공덕동 (Mapo-gu Gongdeok-dong)Visit02-706-5252
#2닥터스피부과의원Dr. Seupibugwa UiwonDermatology clinic (피부과의원)33—마포구 공덕동 (Mapo-gu Gongdeok-dong)Visit02-702-3033
#3페이스피부과의원Peiseupibugwa UiwonDermatology clinic (피부과의원)22—마포구 도화동 (Mapo-gu Dohwa-dong)Visit0507-1407-0888
#4더힐피부과의원Deohilpibugwa UiwonDermatology clinic (피부과의원)22—마포구 도화동 (Mapo-gu Dohwa-dong)Visit0507-1375-1036
#5밴스의원Baenseu UiwonClinic (의원)02—마포구 도화동 (Mapo-gu Dohwa-dong)Visit02-707-0595
#6퍼스트피부과의원First Pibugwa UiwonDermatology clinic (피부과의원)11—마포구 공덕동 (Mapo-gu Gongdeok-dong)Visit0507-1417-3560

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

Checklist for choosing a clinic for Laser hair removal

  1. Skin type and laser type If your skin is darker or tans easily, a longer-wavelength laser that reduces absorption at the skin surface may be used. When you consult a clinic in the Mapo·Gongdeok area, check how they choose the laser and intensity for your skin type.
  2. Sun exposure before treatment Tanned skin absorbs more laser light, raising the risk of burns and pigmentation. The usual advice is to avoid tanning and intense outdoor activity for several weeks beforehand, and if you've just returned from a holiday, it's better to postpone your appointment in the Mapo·Gongdeok area.
  3. Sessions and intervals matched to hair cycles Because lasers act mainly on growing hair, several sessions are needed, with intervals often shorter for the face and longer for the body. If you're considering a multi-session package in the Mapo·Gongdeok area, check the expected number of sessions, the intervals and the refund terms for unused sessions in advance.
  4. Shaving vs. plucking Lasers target the hair root inside the follicle, so plucking or waxing before treatment can reduce effectiveness. You're usually told only to shave the day before or on the day. If you've booked your first session in the Mapo·Gongdeok area, stop plucking several weeks beforehand.
  5. Medications and causes of increased hair If you take medication that increases light sensitivity or oral acne medication, the timing of treatment may need adjusting. If hair has suddenly increased or comes with irregular periods, hormone tests may be needed first, so mention this when consulting in the Mapo·Gongdeok area.

Warning signs to watch for

  1. Blisters or oozing Redness and bumpy swelling around follicles after treatment are common, but blisters, oozing or severe pain may indicate a burn. Contact the clinic in the Mapo·Gongdeok area that treated you right away, and keep the area out of the sun in the meantime.
  2. Brown or white patches Pigment changes that leave the treated area darker or lighter than the surrounding skin occur more readily on darker or tanned skin. Before the next session, have the area checked at a clinic in the Mapo·Gongdeok area, and protect it carefully from the sun.
  3. Hair that grows thicker Rarely, hair around the treated area is reported to become thicker and denser, and this is known to occur relatively more often on the face and neck. If you see this change, rather than repeating the same settings, it's better to reconsider your clinic in the Mapo·Gongdeok area and the method.
  4. Lasers outside medical institutions Laser hair removal is a medical procedure and should be done at a medical institution. Cheap laser or light-based hair removal offered at places such as beauty salons can delay diagnosis and treatment if something goes wrong, so it's safer to turn down such offers in the Mapo·Gongdeok area.

Frequently asked questions

How many laser hair removal sessions will I need?

Several, depending on the area and your hair. Around five is often given as a baseline; coarse, dark hair reduces quickly, while fine facial hair can take longer. Ask for the expected range when first consulting in the Mapo·Gongdeok area.

Is laser hair removal permanent?

It means long-term reduction, not that no hair ever grows. Some fine, pale hairs may remain or regrow over time after treatment, so touch-up sessions are sometimes needed. As you finish treatment in the Mapo·Gongdeok area, ask about maintenance too.

Can I have laser hair removal in summer?

Yes, but sun care is more demanding. Tanning around treatment raises burn and pigment risks, so cover exposed areas with sunscreen and clothing. To finish before summer, book your first session in the Mapo·Gongdeok area in late autumn or winter.

How painful is the procedure?

Usually like a rubber-band snap, stronger where hair is coarse and dense. Laser cooling or numbing cream eases it, and pain usually lessens as hair thins. If starting underarms or bikini line in the Mapo·Gongdeok area, ask about numbing cream.

Can white hair or fine vellus hair be removed?

White and pale vellus hair don't respond well to laser removal. Lasers target melanin in the hair, and such hair has almost none. For lots of white hair, ask a clinic in the Mapo·Gongdeok area about alternatives such as electrolysis.

How many clinics were compared for Laser hair removal consultations in Mapo·Gongdeok?

We compared 19 dermatology clinics in Mapo·Gongdeok on the same criteria; 에스앤유피부과의원 ranks first and 닥터스피부과의원 second. Availability and cost of Laser hair removal consultations vary by clinic, so call ahead to confirm scheduling and the doctor.

Final notes

Because laser hair removal takes many visits, it's better to choose based on the whole course rather than the terms of a single session. When comparing clinics in the Mapo·Gongdeok area, look at how they assess skin type, the laser used, the number and spacing of sessions and their sun care guidance together. If you have a hormonal condition or take medication that increases light sensitivity, talk to a doctor before you start.

The 6 dermatology clinics covered here

#1 에스앤유피부과의원 (S Aenyupibugwa Uiwon)

Name type
Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
Board-certified dermatologists
3
Doctors
3
Address
서울 마포구 백범로 178 B202~204 (Seoul Mapo-gu Baekbeom-ro 178 B202~204)
Nearest station
—
Phone
02-706-5252
Hours
Mon–Wed 09:30–19:00 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 09:30–14:30 · Sun Closed
Opened
2011-01
Website
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#2 닥터스피부과의원 (Dr. Seupibugwa Uiwon)

Name type
Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
Board-certified dermatologists
3
Doctors
3
Address
서울 마포구 마포대로 127 2층 (Seoul Mapo-gu Mapodae-ro 127 2Cheung)
Nearest station
—
Phone
02-702-3033
Hours
Mon–Tue 10:00–20:00 · Wed 10:00–19:30 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 10:00–15:00 · Sun Closed
Opened
2016-10
Website
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#3 페이스피부과의원 (Peiseupibugwa Uiwon)

Name type
Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
Board-certified dermatologists
2
Doctors
2
Address
서울 마포구 마포대로 73 SK허브그린 2층 203호 (Seoul Mapo-gu Mapodae-ro 73 SKHeobeugeurin 2Cheung 203Ho)
Nearest station
—
Phone
0507-1407-0888
Hours
Mon–Wed 10:00–19:00 · Thu–Sun Closed
Opened
2022-05
Website
Visit

#4 더힐피부과의원 (Deohilpibugwa Uiwon)

Name type
Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
Board-certified dermatologists
2
Doctors
2
Address
서울 마포구 마포대로 68 마포아크로타워 503호~505호 (Seoul Mapo-gu Mapodae-ro 68 Mapoakeurotawo 503Ho~505Ho)
Nearest station
—
Phone
0507-1375-1036
Hours
Mon 10:00–20:00 · Tue–Wed 10:00–19:30 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 09:30–16:00 · Sun Closed
Opened
2025-04
Website
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#5 밴스의원 (Baenseu Uiwon)

Name type
Clinic (의원)
Board-certified dermatologists
0
Doctors
2
Address
서울 마포구 마포대로 68 마포아크로타워 3층 밴스의원 마포공덕 (Seoul Mapo-gu Mapodae-ro 68 Mapoakeurotawo 3Cheung Baenseuuiwon Mapogongdeok)
Nearest station
—
Phone
02-707-0595
Hours
Mon 10:00–19:00 · Tue 10:00–20:00 · Wed 10:00–19:00 · Thu–Fri Closed · Sat 10:00–15:30 · Sun Closed
Opened
2007-11
Website
Visit

#6 퍼스트피부과의원 (First Pibugwa Uiwon)

Name type
Dermatology clinic (피부과의원)
Board-certified dermatologists
1
Doctors
1
Address
서울 마포구 백범로31길 7 공덕SK리더스뷰 상가1동 106호 (Seoul Mapo-gu Baekbeomno31Gil 7 GongdeokSKRideoseubyu Sangga1Dong 106Ho)
Nearest station
—
Phone
0507-1417-3560
Hours
Mon–Tue 10:00–20:00 · Wed–Fri Closed · Sat 10:00–14:00 · Sun Closed
Opened
2014-07
Website
Visit

Full list of dermatology clinics in Mapo·Gongdeok (19)

  1. 공덕닥터에버스의원 (Gongdeok Dr. Ebeoseu Uiwon) · 마포구 도화동 (Mapo-gu Dohwa-dong)
  2. 닥터스피부과의원 (Dr. Seupibugwa Uiwon) · 마포구 공덕동 (Mapo-gu Gongdeok-dong)
  3. 더베이지의원 (Deobeiji Uiwon) · 마포구 도화동 (Mapo-gu Dohwa-dong)
  4. 더힐피부과의원 (Deohilpibugwa Uiwon) · 마포구 도화동 (Mapo-gu Dohwa-dong)
  5. 리턴영의원 (Riteonyeong Uiwon) · 마포구 용강동 (Mapo-gu Yonggang-dong)
  6. 마포공덕에스앤유피부과의원 (Mapogongdeok S Aenyupibugwa Uiwon) · 마포구 공덕동 (Mapo-gu Gongdeok-dong)
  7. 미소가인피부과의원 마포점 (Misogainpibugwa Uiwon Mapojeom) · 마포구 도화동 (Mapo-gu Dohwa-dong)
  8. 밴스의원 (Baenseu Uiwon) · 마포구 도화동 (Mapo-gu Dohwa-dong)
  9. 비브톤의원 (Bibeuton Uiwon) · 마포구 도화동 (Mapo-gu Dohwa-dong)
  10. 비스포크의원 (Biseupokeu Uiwon) · 마포구 공덕동 (Mapo-gu Gongdeok-dong)
  11. 앤의원 (Aen Uiwon) · 마포구 공덕동 (Mapo-gu Gongdeok-dong)
  12. 에버유의원 (Ebeoyu Uiwon) · 마포구 도화동 (Mapo-gu Dohwa-dong)
  13. 에스앤유피부과의원 (S Aenyupibugwa Uiwon) · 마포구 공덕동 (Mapo-gu Gongdeok-dong)
  14. 연세동안의원 (Yeonsedongan Uiwon) · 마포구 도화동 (Mapo-gu Dohwa-dong)
  15. 연세플러스의원 (Yeonse Plus Uiwon) · 마포구 도화동 (Mapo-gu Dohwa-dong)
  16. 와이디의원 (Waidi Uiwon) · 마포구 도화동 (Mapo-gu Dohwa-dong)
  17. 퍼스트피부과의원 (First Pibugwa Uiwon) · 마포구 공덕동 (Mapo-gu Gongdeok-dong)
  18. 페이스피부과의원 (Peiseupibugwa Uiwon) · 마포구 도화동 (Mapo-gu Dohwa-dong)
  19. 포에버(FOREVER)의원 (Poebeo(FOREVER) Uiwon) · 마포구 도화동 (Mapo-gu Dohwa-dong)

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