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Skin & Aesthetic Conditions Treated in Korea

Reviewed November 2026

Skin & Aesthetic Conditions Treated in Korea
The short answer

This hub lists every condition guide on our site, covering skin conditions such as acne, melasma, rosacea and scarring, and aesthetic concerns treated with surgery, such as eye bags, jowls and facial asymmetry. Each guide explains likely causes, what a Gangnam clinic will assess, and which treatments are typically used, so you can match your concern to the right specialist.

Key facts
  • Skin conditions: acne, pigmentation, melasma, rosacea, scars and more
  • Surgical concerns: eye bags, sagging, asymmetry, excess skin
  • Each guide covers: causes, assessment, treatment options
  • Specialists: dermatologists or plastic surgeons
  • Diagnosis first: similar-looking concerns can need different treatment
  • Next step: treatment guides and clinic directory

Why start with the condition

Skin and aesthetic concerns often have several possible causes. A condition guide explains what may be behind a concern, what a Korean clinic will check, and which treatments are typically used, so you can arrive at a consultation knowing the right questions.

Many concerns sit on the border between dermatology and plastic surgery. Under-eye hollows can be treated with filler, fat grafting or lower blepharoplasty; jowls with lifting devices, threads or a facelift; acne scars with lasers, subcision or, rarely, surgery. The right choice depends on the cause and severity, which only an in-person examination can confirm.

How to use these guides

  • Find your concern: skin conditions are listed first, surgical concerns second.
  • Note the likely cause: it determines which specialist to see.
  • Compare treatment options: from least to most invasive.
  • Plan for follow-up: chronic conditions such as rosacea or melasma need ongoing care at home.
  • Book the right clinic: a dermatologist for skin disease, a plastic surgeon for structural change.

Next, read about treatments in the treatments hub or procedures in the procedures hub . If you are unsure where to start, describe your concern to us on WhatsApp .

Skin conditions

A–D

E–K

L–R

S–Z and other

Aesthetic concerns treated with plastic surgery

This guide is for general information and is not medical advice. Prices are typical ranges reported by Gangnam clinics in 2026 and vary by clinic, doctor and treatment plan; confirm directly with the clinic.

Patient questions

Frequently asked questions

  • Should I see a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon?

    For skin disease, pigmentation or texture, start with a dermatologist. For sagging, excess skin or structural changes, a plastic surgeon is usually the right specialist.

  • Can conditions be treated in one visit?

    Some concerns improve after one session, but many, such as melasma or acne scars, need a course of treatment.

  • Will a Korean clinic diagnose my condition?

    Yes. A doctor consultation, often with skin analysis or imaging, comes before treatment.

  • Are the guides medical advice?

    No. They are general information. Your doctor should confirm the diagnosis and plan.

Not sure which Gangnam clinic is right for you?

Tell us your goals, budget and travel dates. Our English-speaking coordinators compare doctor-led clinics and usually reply with free quotes within 24 hours.