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Lifting in Wonju: 22 dermatology clinics compared and ranked

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

Key facts

• We compared 22 dermatology clinics in the Wonju area.
• 연세피부과의원 ranks first, 한국한센복지협회강원도지부부설복지의원 second and 닥터스킨피부과의원 third.
• 6 clinics have a registered board-certified dermatologist, and clinics that publish their staffing have 1.5 doctors on average.
• 20 clinics are confirmed to open on Saturdays, and 15 see patients after 7 p.m. on weekdays.
• Candidates in Wonju were gathered by administrative district rather than by distance from a station.

Lifting is a procedure where ads tend to center on device names or thread types. But when you consult a clinic in the Wonju 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 Wonju 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 Wonju 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 22 candidates in Wonju 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 Wonju 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 Wonju clinic, the table shows '—'.

Comparison at a glance

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

Checklist for choosing a clinic for Lifting

1. 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 Wonju area, ask why they recommend that method and what would change if you chose another.
2. 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 Wonju area, ask how the depth for each area and the total energy are decided.
3. 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 Wonju 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.
4. 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 Wonju area uses sedation, check its recovery area and monitoring equipment, and whether you need someone to accompany you.
5. 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 Wonju area, also make sure it doesn't clash with dental work or important plans.

Warning signs to watch for

1. 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 Wonju area that treated you.
2. 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 Wonju area that treated you so you can be examined.
3. 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 Wonju area that treated you keeps the fix simple.
4. 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 Wonju area, reconsider whether each procedure is truly needed.

Frequently asked questions

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 Wonju 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

Full list of dermatology clinics in Wonju (22)

1. 강윤철피부과의원 (Gangyuncheolpibugwa Uiwon) · 원주시 중앙동 (Wonju-si Jungang-dong)
2. 고은미래의원 (Goeunmirae Uiwon) · 원주시 무실동 (Wonju-si Musil-dong)
3. 고은의원 (Goeun Uiwon) · 원주시 단계동 (Wonju-si Dangye-dong)
4. 꿈에의원 (Kkume Uiwon) · 원주시 단구동 (Wonju-si Dangu-dong)
5. 닥터스킨피부과의원 (Dr. Seukinpibugwa Uiwon) · 원주시 단구동 (Wonju-si Dangu-dong)
6. 도다나피부과의원 (Dodanapibugwa Uiwon) · 원주시 무실동 (Wonju-si Musil-dong)
7. 리블룸의원 (Ribeullum Uiwon) · 원주시 무실동 (Wonju-si Musil-dong)
8. 미드림의원 (Mi Dream Uiwon) · 원주시 단계동 (Wonju-si Dangye-dong)
9. 백피부과의원 (Baekpibugwa Uiwon) · 원주시 일산동 (Wonju-si Ilsan-dong)
10. 밴스의원 (Baenseu Uiwon) · 원주시 단구동 (Wonju-si Dangu-dong)
11. 블리비의원 (Beullibi Uiwon) · 원주시 단구동 (Wonju-si Dangu-dong)
12. 삼성서울리프앤톡스의원 (Samseongseoullipeuaentokseu Uiwon) · 원주시 반곡동 (Wonju-si Bangok-dong)
13. 셀레스의원 (Selleseu Uiwon) · 원주시 단계동 (Wonju-si Dangye-dong)
14. 연세라움의원 (Yeonseraum Uiwon) · 원주시 반곡동 (Wonju-si Bangok-dong)
15. 연세명인병원 미클라인피부항노화센터 (Yeonsemyeongin Byeongwon Mikeul Line Pibuhangnohwa Center) · 원주시 학성동 (Wonju-si Hakseong-dong)
16. 연세피부과의원 (Yeonsepibugwa Uiwon) · 원주시 일산동 (Wonju-si Ilsan-dong)
17. 오드리의원 (Odeuri Uiwon) · 원주시 무실동 (Wonju-si Musil-dong)
18. 원더스의원 (Wondeoseu Uiwon) · 원주시 단계동 (Wonju-si Dangye-dong)
19. 원주스노우의원 (Wonjuseunou Uiwon) · 원주시 무실동 (Wonju-si Musil-dong)
20. 타토아의원 (Tatoa Uiwon) · 원주시 단구동 (Wonju-si Dangu-dong)
21. 톡스앤필의원 원주점 (Tokseuaenpil Uiwon Wonjujeom) · 원주시 단계동 (Wonju-si Dangye-dong)
22. 한국한센복지협회강원도지부부설복지의원 (Hangukansenbokjihyeopoegangwondojibubuseolbokji Uiwon) · 원주시 일산동 (Wonju-si Ilsan-dong)

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