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SKIN GUIDE
THE CONCERN GUIDE / 04 STARTING POINTS

Start with your skin.
Find the right questions.

You do not need to know a device name to begin. Explore what you notice, learn the vocabulary and prepare for a more useful consultation in Korea.

AI-created portrait with subtle uneven pigmentation on the cheek
AI-created illustration · Not a patient or treatment result
01 / COLOUR

Pigmentation & dark marks

색소 고민

Understand what is changing your skin tone.

A dark spot, a patch of uneven colour and a mark left after a breakout can need different conversations. Start with the cause, how long it has been present and whether it is changing.

Dark spotsUneven tonePost-breakout marks
A QUESTION TO TAKE WITH YOU

“What is causing this mark, and could the proposed treatment make pigmentation worse?”

Related reading · Options to discuss, not a personalised treatment plan

Picosecond laser ↗Chemical peels ↗
Explore this concern AAD · Age spots and dark marks ↗
AI-created portrait of a man with subtle healed acne texture on the cheek
AI-created illustration · Not a patient or treatment result
02 / SURFACE

Acne scars & uneven texture

흉터 · 피부결

Separate a lasting scar from a temporary mark.

Acne can leave changes in colour, depressions or raised scars. Different scar patterns require different assessments, and ongoing breakouts may also need attention.

Indented scarsRaised scarsPost-acne texture
A QUESTION TO TAKE WITH YOU

“Which types of scars do I have, and does active acne need to be managed first?”

Related reading · Options to discuss, not a personalised treatment plan

RF microneedling ↗Microneedling ↗Chemical peels ↗
Explore this concern AAD · Acne scars overview ↗
AI-created portrait showing natural fine lines and age-related facial contours
AI-created illustration · Not a patient or treatment result
03 / STRUCTURE

Firmness, lines & facial contours

탄력 · 주름

Name the change before choosing “lifting”.

Skin looseness, expression lines and changes in facial fullness are different concerns. A brand name alone cannot tell you which one a treatment is designed to address.

Skin loosenessExpression linesChanges in fullness
A QUESTION TO TAKE WITH YOU

“Is my main concern skin laxity, muscle movement or volume, and what are the alternatives?”

Related reading · Options to discuss, not a personalised treatment plan

Microfocused ultrasound ↗Non-invasive radiofrequency ↗Botulinum toxin ↗Hyaluronic acid fillers ↗
Explore this concern AAD · Younger-looking skin ↗
AI-created close-up illustrating natural visible pores and skin texture
AI-created illustration · Not a patient or treatment result
04 / SKIN QUALITY

Pores & everyday skin texture

모공 · 피부 상태

Real skin has texture. Define your own goal.

Visible pores, roughness and an uneven-looking surface can overlap. “Glass skin” and “skin booster” are marketing phrases; ask what specific concern and outcome a package addresses.

Visible poresRoughnessUneven surface
A QUESTION TO TAKE WITH YOU

“What change are we measuring, and could skincare or another approach be a better first step?”

Related reading · Options to discuss, not a personalised treatment plan

Microneedling ↗RF microneedling ↗PN-based product guide ↗
Explore this concern AAD · Large facial pores ↗
TURN READING INTO A USEFUL VISIT

Your concern.
Your consultation notes.

More than one card may feel relevant. Bring your priorities to the clinician rather than selecting a package from a picture.

Prepare your questions ↗
  1. Describe what you notice

    Where is it, when did it start, and what would you like to change? Your own words are enough.

  2. Add context

    Share previous procedures, medicines, skincare reactions and your arrival and departure dates.

  3. Agree on a practical plan

    Ask about alternatives, likely improvement, risks, total costs and follow-up after leaving Korea.

BEFORE YOU PICK A TREATMENT

A clearer starting point.

What if I recognise more than one concern?

Choose the change that matters most to you and mention the others at consultation. Similar-looking concerns can have different causes; the clinician can help set priorities.

Does a picture tell me which treatment I need?

No. These images are fictional educational illustrations, not diagnostic examples. The linked guides explain treatment categories; suitability requires an individual assessment.

What if a spot is new or changing?

Have it assessed before booking cosmetic treatment. Do not assume a changing mark is an age spot. Read AAD guidance ↗

Editorial sources: American Academy of Dermatology, linked with each concern. Checked 2026-10-10. Medical review pending.

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Know how this was written. Source-based editorial information, last checked 2026-10-09. Medical review has not yet been completed. Product sources describe their own products; they do not establish suitability for you or Korean approval. Directory sources · Suggest a correction