If you, like me, have spent half a year scrolling through South Korea’s beauty-related posts on REDnote yet still can’t find a Dermatology clinic that’s both professional and free from risky choices, then you absolutely need to read through what I’m sharing today.
On my recent trip to Seoul, I chose a highly skilled yet low-key clinic located in Cheongdam-dong—JIONU Dermatology (지온유병원). It’s considered low-key because it doesn’t run aggressive advertisements like some popular online clinics. As for its expertise, the clinic’s director, Dr. Ryu Ju-yeon, serves as a health consultant for seven television programs, including JTBC’s “Documentary Selection,” MBN’s “Special Documentary H,” and TV Chosun’s “延长寿命,” and she is frequently interviewed by various media outlets.
A background in family medicine, experience as a TV program consultant, and one-on-one consultations provided by female doctors – this combination is truly rare in Gangnam’s Cheongdam-dong. Today, I’ll give you a comprehensive overview of the entire process from booking to the procedure, including the full price list (with conversions to Korean won and New Taiwan dollars), as well as directions on how to get there.
I. What’s the background of Cheongdam JIONU Dermatology? Director Ryu Ju-yeon’s TV consulting experience fully revealed
JIONU Dermatology (지온유클리닉) is located in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, and is a highly reputable boutique Dermatology clinic in the area. Unlike large chain clinics, JIONU adopts a “small but sophisticated” operating model — with Director Ryu Ju-yeon personally examining and treating patients, ensuring that every client receives one-on-one care from a female physician.
📺 Director Ryoo Juyeon’s experience as a TV program consultant:
- Consultant for JTBC’s “Documentary Selection” program
- Consultant for JTBC’s “The Great Table” program
- Consultant for MBN’s Special Documentary H
- Consultant for MBN’s “Search! Exclusive Health White Paper” program
- Consultant for TV Chosun’s “Yeonsu” program
- Consultant for TV Chosun’s program “Living to 100 Years with Sun Bum-soo”
- Consultant for the YouTube channel “Dr. Ji-eun: Best Doctors of the Year” program
The fact that Dr. Ryu is able to serve as a consultant for health programs on three major South Korean media outlets—JTBC, MBN, and TV Chosun—demonstrates that his expertise in family medicine and anti-aging has been widely recognized within the industry. For our international clients, the biggest advantage is that he approaches communication with great care, listens attentively to your needs during consultations, and doesn’t rush to push any specific treatments on you.
II. JIONU Dermatology Institute: Environment, Address, Operating Hours, and Transportation Tips
🏥 Overview of Clinic Information:
| Project | Details |
|---|---|
| Korean name | Jion:u Dermatology Clinic / Jion:u clinic |
| Chinese address | 2nd Floor, Gangnam Paragon, 338 Hakdong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (서울 강남구 학동로 338 강남파라고 2층) |
| Business hours | Monday to Friday, 09:00 ~ 18:00 |
| Closed Days | Closed on Sundays and public holidays |
| Highlights | One-on-one consultation with female doctors · Family medicine expert · TV program consultant |
🚇 Transportation (subway + walking):
- Take Seoul Metro Line 7 to Dapyeong Station.
- After exiting at Exit 2, follow the signs to the long staircase.
- After emerging from the ground, head straight along the road for about 150 meters; JIONU is located on the left side of the road.
- When you see the “Gangnam Paragon” building, you’ve arrived → Enter the building and take the elevator right in front of you.
- Take the elevator to the 2nd floor. Exit and head right to find the entrance to JIONU.
The entire journey takes only about 5 to 7 minutes on foot from the subway station, making it very easy to find. It’s recommended that you save the route map above to your phone so you won’t get lost even if it’s your first time there 👆
III. JIONU Dermatology Complete Price List: Filler, Regenerative Materials, Laser Lifting, PRP Therapy (KRW/TWD Comparison)
The prices listed below are taken from JIONU’s official price list. The conversion rate from South Korean won to New Taiwan dollars is approximately 10,000 KRW ≈ 270 NTD (exchange rates are subject to fluctuations and are based on the current day’s rate). For items marked as “excluding additional tax,” a 10% VAT will be charged upon arrival at the store.
💉 1. Filler types (Hyaluronic Acid)
| Project | Specifications | Made in South Korea (KRW) | Made in South Korea (TWD) | Import (KRW) | Import (TWD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filler | 1 centum core | 280,000 | Around 7,560 | 500,000 | Around 13,500 |
| Filler for Lips and Corner of Mouths | 1 cc + Botox for corner of mouth enhancement | 310,000 | Around 8,370 | 580,000 | Around 15,660 |
| Filler for Forehead | 1 cc + Forehead Botox for Wrinkles | 310,000 | Approximately 8,370 | 580,000 | Around 15,660 |
| Chin Filler | 1 cc + chin walnut pattern Botox | 310,000 | Around 8,370 | 580,000 | Approximately 15,660 |
| Filler for Forehead Wrinkles | 1 cc + Forehead Botox for Wrinkles | — | — | 580,000 | Approximately 15,660 |
| Filler for crow’s feet | 1 cc + corner-of-the-eye wrinkle Botox treatment | — | — | 580,000 | Approximately 15,660 |
| Sculpting Rhinoplasty + Filler Rhinoplasty | 1 centum core | — | — | 880,000 | Approximately 23,760 |
| Jogak Nose Package | Filler rhinoplasty + 1 cc nose augmentation + nasal fat-dissolving injection | — | — | 990,000 | Approximately 26,730 |
| Filler for neck lines | 2 cc + 1 session of dermal Botox (an additional 1 cc costs 390,000) | — | — | 1.27 million | Approximately 34,290 |
🔄 II. Regenerative Materials (Regenerative Needles/Collagen Stimulation)
| Project | Specifications | South Korean Won (KRW) | Taiwan Dollar (approx. TWD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juvelook Filling | 1 bottle per use | 660,000 | Approximately 17,820 |
| Juvelook Filling | 3-Package Deal | 1.76 million | Approximately 47,520 |
| Radiesse Microcrystalline Ceramic (Fine Lines/Filling) | 1 syringe | 990,000 | Approximately 26,730 |
| Radiesse Microcrystalline Ceramic (Fine Lines/Filling) | 2 syrups | 940,000 per syr | Approximately 25,380 per unit |
| Face Sculpting Essence | 1 vial | 1.1 million | Approximately 29,700 |
| Face Sculpting Essence | 2 vials | 1.07 million per vial | Approximately 28,890 per unit |
⚡ III. Laser Lifting Treatments
| Project | Specifications | Per Session (KRW) | Per session (approx. TWD) | 3 times (KRW) | 3 times (approx. TWD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inmode FX／FORMA | 1 time | 240,000 | Approximately 6,480 | 630,000 | Around 17,010 |
| Inmode FX+FORMA | 1 time | 390,000 | Approximately 10,530 | 1.06 million | Approximately 28,620 |
| Ultra Inmode | FX + FORMA + Postoperative Care: 1 session | 500,000 | Around 13,500 | 1.31 million | Around 35,370 |
| 2nd Generation Ulthrea | 300 shots | 1.32 million (approximately 35,640) | — | ||
| 2nd Generation Ulthrea | 400 shots | 1.65 million (approximately 44,550) | — | ||
| 2nd Generation Ulthrea | 600 shots | 2.4 million (approximately 64,800) | — | ||
| Korean-style HIFU, Shuriko | 400 shots | 440,000 | Approximately 11,880 | 1.21 million | Approximately 32,670 |
| Korean-style HIFU device, Shuriko | 600 shots | 610,000 | Approximately 16,470 | 1.65 million | Approximately 44,550 |
| Korean-style HIFU, Shuriko | 800 shots | 720,000 | Approximately 19,440 | 1.98 million | Approximately 53,460 |
| Korean-style HIFU device, Shuriko | 1,000 shots | 830,000 | Approximately 22,410 | 2.2 million | Around 59,400 |
| Korean-style Oligio | 300 Shots + LDM Elasticity Management | 660,000 (approximately 17,820) | — | ||
| Korean version of Oligio: Oligio | 600 Shots + LDM Elasticity Management | 1.08 million (approximately 29,160) | — | ||
| Oligio for eye treatments | 200 Units + Botulinum for Eye Floor Skin | 500,000 (about 13,500) | — | ||
| Oligio for eye treatments | 400 Units + Botulinum for Eye Area Skin | 870,000 (approximately 23,490) | — | ||
💧 IV. Skin Boosters (Hydrafilling Injectables)
| Project | Specifications | Per Session (KRW) | One-time (approx. TWD) | 3 times (KRW) | 3 times (approx. TWD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rejuran for the eyes | 1 centum core | 220,000 | Approximately 5,940 | 610,000 | Approximately 16,470 |
| Fundus Smoothing Needle | 1 time | 280,000 | Around 7,560 | 770,000 | Around 20,790 |
| Rejuran | 2 centum cores | 390,000 | Approximately 10,530 | 1.09 million | Approximately 29,430 |
| Rejuran HB | 1 centum core | 280,000 | Around 7,560 | — | — |
| Rejuran HB | 2 cc | 500,000 | Around 13,500 | 1.42 million | Approximately 38,340 |
| Asce+ Exosomes | 1 time | 390,000 | Around 10,530 | 1.09 million | Approximately 29,430 |
| Juvelook Glow Treatment | 1 bottle | 390,000 | Approximately 10,530 | 1.09 million | Approximately 29,430 |
| JoaDerm Long-Lasting Glow Serum | 1 centum core | 400,000 | Around 10,800 | 2cc: 760,000 (approximately 20,520) | — |
| REVIVE | 1 centum core | 440,000 | Approximately 11,880 | 2cc: 850,000 (approximately 22,950) | — |
| Hydrodermic injection | 2 cc | — | — | 330,000 | Around 8,910 |
| Salmon needle | 2 cc | — | — | 220,000 | Approximately 5,940 |
| Scar Salmon Regeneration Needles | — | 55,000 (about 1,485) | — | ||
All prices listed above do not include additional tax (VAT 10%). The final amount will be determined at checkout.
In terms of price, JIONU’s pricing in Cheongdam-dong falls within a reasonably moderate range. For example, 1 centum core of imported Filler costs only 500,000 Korean won (around 13,500 New Taiwan dollars), while one session of Inmode FX is priced at 240,000 Korean won (about 6,480 New Taiwan dollars). Compared to some hospitals in Cheongdam that charge millions for similar services, its cost-performance ratio is actually quite good. The Juvelook treatment package, which includes 3 sessions, costs 1,760,000 Korean won (approximately 47,520 New Taiwan dollars), meaning each session costs less than 16,000 New Taiwan dollars on average. This makes it pretty comparable to getting the treatment in Taiwan, though it uses genuine Korean equipment and products.
IV. My Experience with In-Person Consultations and Treatments at JIONU Dermatology: What Exactly Is the Difference When Treated One-on-One by a Female Doctor?
To be honest, I’ve been to quite a few Dermatology clinics in Gangnam. Some doctors start pushing products right after just 5 minutes of an in-person consultation, while others leave everything to the nurses. But the experience at JIONU is truly different:
- Sufficient time for a face consultation: Director Liu will first carefully examine your skin condition, ask about your regular skincare habits and the specific areas you’d like to improve, before offering suggestions. She won’t start by saying “You need treatments here and there” as soon as you sit down.
- The subtle advantage of female doctors: When it comes to filler or injection treatments, female doctors tend to have a better grasp of what’s aesthetically pleasing and aligns more closely with women’s preferences. I told the clinic director that I preferred a natural look, and she didn’t overfill me—instead, she advised me that “less volume applied over multiple sessions yields better results.”
- No pressure to make a sale: The entire consultation takes about 20–30 minutes, during which the clinic director explains to me which treatments are suitable for me, how long their effects last, and any possible side effects. I’m then free to make my own decision. This sense of being respected is truly rare in Cheongdam-dong, where business orientation is so strong.
“Many clients assume that the more expensive it is, the better it must be, but what really matters is what’s right for them. I’d rather have clients undergo fewer procedures than push unnecessary treatments just to meet sales targets.” — These words spoken by Director Liu during a consultation left a deep impression on me.
This time, I chose Inmode FX+FORMA for facial Lifting to tighten my skin, along with a tube of Rejuran for Dark circle treatment. The entire procedure took about 40 minutes. Afterward, my face felt slightly warm and swollen (a normal reaction), but those symptoms subsided significantly after applying ice compresses for 15 minutes. The clinic director also gave me specific instructions for the next week and provided the clinic’s LINE account for easy follow-up.
V. How to book an appointment at JIONU Dermatology through BeautsGO?
If you’d like to schedule an appointment at JIONU Dermatology as well, the whole process is extremely simple—just 5 steps to complete it.
- Download the BeautsGO App (available for iOS / Android / WeChat Mini Programs)
- Search for “JIONU” or “지온유”.
- View the clinic’s detailed page: address, hours of operation, and price list for services
- Select your preferred service and date, then submit your reservation request.
- Wait for confirmation from the clinic (usually within 30 minutes). Once you receive the confirmation, just show up on time for your appointment.
Advantages of the BeautsGO platform:
- ✅ Transparent pricing (online price = amount to pay upon arrival)
- ✅ Full Chinese service provided—no need for translation or intermediation
- ✅ Check real user reviews and photos of the clinic’s environment
- ✅ Over 85,000 registered members – genuine and reliable reviews
- ✅ Over 15,800+ appointments booked in total
VI. JIONU Dermatology FAQ: Common Questions and Answers
Q1: Is JIONU Dermatology suitable for beginners visiting South Korea for medical aesthetics for the first time?
It’s ab
solutely perfect. Director Ryu offers patient and meticulous in-person consultations, providing personalized recommendations based on your specific needs without pushing unnecessary treatments. Additionally, BeautsGO offers full Chinese support for booking appointments, so beginners don’t have to worry about language barriers.
Q2: Can men come too?
Sure! JION
U welcomes both men and women. Common treatments for men include acne treatment, hair removal, and wrinkle removal between the eyebrows.
Q3: Can I put on makeup right after the procedure?
It depends on t
he treatment. For treatments like hyaluronic acid injections, it’s recommended to avoid makeup on the same day; for laser lifting procedures, you can usually apply sunscreen and light makeup right after cooling the area. Always follow your doctor’s instructions.
Q4: Is it possible to negotiate the price
?
JIONU adopts a fixed pricing system with transparent and consistent rates. However, reservations made through BeautsGO sometimes come with time-limited discounts, so it’s recommended to check the latest offers on the app before making a reservation.
Q5: How far in advance should I make a reservation?
It’s recommended to book at least 1–2 weeks ahead. Weekends and holidays in South Korea are particularly busy, so booking as early as possible is the safest option.
Conclusion: Is JIONU Dermatology Worth a Visit? My Honest Recommendation Rating
If I were to summarize my experience at JIONU in one sentence, it would be: professional, meticulous, and never pushy.
In Cheongdam-dong, the hub of South Korea’s medical industry where “there is no such thing as the most expensive option—only more expensive ones,” JIONU comes across as a practice that truly cares about delivering quality services, rather than just a beauty clinic driven by revenue goals. Director Yoo Ju-yeon’s background as a TV consultant isn’t just for show—through consultations, procedures, and post-treatment follow-ups, you can genuinely feel her expertise at work.
Overall Score:
| Rating Criteria | BYUL rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🏥 Director’s Expertise | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | TV Program Consultant Level |
| 💰 Great value for money | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Top-tier in Cheongdam-dong |
| 📍 Convenient transportation | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 5-minute walk from Dafang Station on Metro Line 7 |
| 💬 Language friendliness | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Works perfectly with BeautsGO in full Chinese. |
| 🌿 Comfort Level of the Environment | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Exquisitely clean with excellent privacy |
| Comprehensive Recommendations | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ | A cost-effective choice in Cheongdam for cosmetic treatments |
For those who want to get cosmetic treatments in South Korea, if you’re also looking for a Dermatology clinic that “offers no unwanted sales pressure, is staffed by female doctors, and provides transparent and fair pricing,” JIONU is definitely worth adding to your list. Make sure to book through BeautsGO to avoid language barriers and enjoy a stress-free beauty transformation 💆♀️
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