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Gangnam, Seoul · Board-certified dermatologist

Korean dermatology, designed around you.

Skin boosters, collagen biostimulators, Ultherapy and Thermage in Seoul — every consultation and every procedure performed personally by Dr. Hongseok Kim, a dermatologist with 21 years of clinical experience.

  • 21 yrsBoard-certified dermatologist
  • 50K+Cases since 2023
  • 197KYouTube subscribers
Dr. Hongseok Kim, board-certified dermatologist and medical director of VOS Dermatology Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul
Why VOS

The value of VOS, proved by data.

VOS means “you” in Latin. Every number below comes from one clinic, one dermatologist and a decade of documented work.

  • 50K+Accumulated cases
    2023.01–2026.04
  • 21Years as a dermatologist
  • 35Premium devices in clinic
  • 5,700+Nitrous-oxide sedation cases
  • 111+Academic interviews & lectures
    2016.11–2026.04
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    Comfortable & Pain-free

    Over 5,700 cases of Nitrous Oxide sedation

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    5μm Ultra-fine Filter Syringe

    fully blocks micro-harmful substances (ampoule glass shards etc.)

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    1:1 Private Care System

    Personalized consultation based on skin analysis

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    VOS Signature Juvelook Recipe

    Born from thousands of clinical data

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    21-Year Experienced Dermatologist

    All procedures performed by Dr. Hongseok Kim

VOS 3 principles
Correct Amount

Exact dosage and concentration for every injectable — never more, never less than your skin needs.

Genuine Product

Authentic devices and consumables with proven efficacy and safety. Genuine tips, every time.

Specialist

Every diagnosis and every procedure is performed by Dr. Hongseok Kim, board-certified dermatologist.

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What international patients wrote on Google Maps.

Screenshots of public reviews left on Google — in their own words, unedited. Experiences and results vary from person to person.

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Video reviews on Instagram

Patients and creators who filmed their visit.

Reels posted on Instagram after treatment at VOS — tap to play, sound on. Opinions are the creators’ own; experiences and results vary from person to person.

@seoulsweetlifeTap to play here · sound on

@vivie_175Tap to play here · sound on

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@emmara_in_koreaMusic-licensed reel · opens on Instagram

@emmara_in_koreaMusic-licensed reel · opens on Instagram

Dr. Hongseok Kim on YouTube · @pialnam197K subscribers · skin science explained by the dermatologist you will meet
Watch Dr. Kim

Before you book, hear it from the doctor himself.

Slide through 17 videos on lifting, skin boosters and travelling for treatment. Korean audio — everything plays right here.

Travel"Flying tomorrow, no bruising or swelling?" Top 3 No-Downtime Lifting (Ultherapy prime,Sofwave,Opus)

LiftingAfter Ulthera & Thermage, What's Next? Dermatologist with 21 Years of RF Experience Breaks It Down!

Skin boostersA Dermatologist with 21 Years of Experience Breaks Down the Skin Booster Family Tree

JuvelookMust-Know Before Getting JuveLook! | What It Can & Can’t Do, Clinic Tips by Dr.DTS

JuvelookPairing Juvlook with This Can Double the Firming Effect (And Ease Nodule Concerns)

JuvelookEverything About Juvelook — Effects, Real Treatment Review, Rejuran Comparison

Skin boostersDoctors Won’t Talk About This Treatment Yet… So I’m Revealing Everything | ECM Skin Booster Q&A

Skin boostersWhy does 'that' super famous skin booster contain 'filler' ingredients?

Skin boostersGOURI Is Korea’s Hottest Skin Booster — But What About the Bruising?

Anti-agingSurface Treatments vs Deep Treatments | Which One Actually Makes You Look Younger?

AftercareDid you just pay a fortune for a dermatology treatment? You'll 100% regret skipping this video.

Dr. KimSorry to my patients... I tried it on myself first (21-Year Derm's Self-Treatment Full Process)

BodyTrapezius Slimming for Sharp Shoulders ✨ How to Get That Clean, Angular Look (Spring/Summer Must)

Travel22-Hour Flight + High-Altitude UV: The One Thing a Dermatologist Used the Whole Time

ResearchScientists Erased a “Mark of Aging” Once Thought Irreversible | A New 2026 Aging Study | Dr. PIALNAM

PoresWhy Your Pores Won’t Shrink | What Actually Works? | Dr. DTS

SkincareWhy Your Expensive Vitamin C Isn’t Working|How to Use It for Better Absorption|Dr. PIALNAM

Shorts

VOS Shorts

Get to know VOS in seconds — 60-second answers from Dr. Kim to the questions you’d ask in the chair. Everything plays right here.

How to get Juvelook without side effects nodules

How long does Sofwave last?

Boost Your Results with Sofwave!

RE-TOURN! It's Different from Collagen Injections

Juvelook Skin Rejuvenation Effects

How many Ultherapy Prime shots are enough?

Want to look younger!?

Skin Booster: Myths and Facts

Most of Your Allergy Test Results Came Back Positive?! You Might Have OOO Syndrome!

More Isn’t Always Better!? How to Properly Use Moisturizer

Does Snail Cream Actually Contain Snails?

Hands-Free Exercises to Smooth Out Smile Lines

The Secret Habit of People Who Stay Healthy and Live Longer (Worth Millions)

Cleansing oil for sunscreen? Double cleansing? You’ve been doing it all wrong...

Father's Wisdom on Shaving (Secret to Avoiding Cuts)

If nothing you apply stops the dryness

What if you blindly apply too much sunscreen without knowing 'this ingredient'? Your skin will br...

2 Skincare Ingredients a Dermatologist Will Never Use (Be Extra Careful!)

Sound familiar?

Most people arrive with one of these six concerns.

Each one has a structural cause in the skin — and a different answer. Diagnosis comes first; the treatment plan follows.

Where most people start

Popular treatments

Every treatment is performed by Dr. Hongseok Kim, board-certified dermatologist. Session time and downtime below are from the clinic’s own guidance; results vary from person to person. Prices are from the clinic’s official list (KRW, before 10% VAT).

Dr. Hongseok Kim, board-certified dermatologist, VOS Dermatology Clinic Seoul
Dr. Hongseok KimMedical Director · Board-certified dermatologist
Meet the doctor

One dermatologist. Every diagnosis, every procedure.

Dedicated to excellence in aesthetic dermatology, Dr. Hongseok Kim combines clinical expertise, academic leadership, and treatment approaches to provide personalized solutions for skin rejuvenation, facial contouring, and healthy aging. His philosophy is simple: understand each patient's needs and create the most appropriate treatment plan for natural and refined results.

Only about 2% of doctors in Korea are board-certified dermatologists. Dr. Kim has lectured at 54+ conferences and symposia since 2023, serves on the boards of the Korean Dermatologist Association and the Korean Association for Anti-Aging Dermatology, and shares skin science with 197K subscribers on YouTube.

Current Position
Medical Director, VOS Dermatology Clinic
Board-Certified Dermatologist
Education
First in Class, Medical School
Academic Appointments
Adjunct Professor, Department of Medical Aesthetics, Cheongju University
Adjunct Professor, Department of Beauty Medical Science, Dongguk University
Professional Leadership
Director, Korean Dermatologist Association (KDA)
Director, Korean Association for Anti-Aging Dermatology (KAAD)
Committee Appointments
Academic Committee Member, The Association of Korean Dermatologists (AKD)
Information Committee Member, The Association of Korean Dermatologists (AKD)
Professional Memberships
Member, Korean Society for Dermatologic Functional Medicine
Member, Korean Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
Career, appointments & memberships
Current Position
Medical Director, VOS Dermatology Clinic
Board-Certified Dermatologist
Education
First in Class, Medical School
Academic Appointments
Adjunct Professor, Department of Medical Aesthetics, Cheongju University
Adjunct Professor, Department of Beauty Medical Science, Dongguk University
Professional Leadership
Director, Korean Dermatologist Association (KDA)
Director, Korean Association for Anti-Aging Dermatology (KAAD)
Committee Appointments
Academic Committee Member, The Association of Korean Dermatologists (AKD)
Information Committee Member, The Association of Korean Dermatologists (AKD)
Professional Memberships
Member, Korean Society for Dermatologic Functional Medicine
Member, Korean Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
Academic activity

Lecturing, training and learning — across Korea and Asia.

IMLG 2025 — Live injection training for international physicians
IMLG 2025Live injection training for international physicians
JULIA SUMMIT GLOBAL 2025 — Juvelook Journey — invited lecture
JULIA SUMMIT GLOBAL 2025Juvelook Journey — invited lecture
KOREADERMA 2025 — COEX Seoul
KOREADERMA 2025COEX Seoul
APS Korea 2026 — Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Korea
APS Korea 2026Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Korea
28th AKD Spring Conference 2026 — Association of Korean Dermatologists
28th AKD Spring Conference 2026Association of Korean Dermatologists
JULIA SUMMIT ASIA 2025 — Hong Kong
JULIA SUMMIT ASIA 2025Hong Kong
SkinCeuticals · Next Beauty Code — Taiwan 2025
SkinCeuticals · Next Beauty CodeTaiwan 2025
IMLG 2025 — Faculty & attendees
IMLG 2025Faculty & attendees
Diagnosis first

Beyond visual diagnosis, to data-driven analysis.

VOS does not repeat templated procedures. We look at your skin type, lifestyle, the cause of each concern and your goals — then design a plan that is yours alone.

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    3D Meta-view

    First in Korea to observe skin layers from multiple angles

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    3D Skin Analysis

    Precisely diagnosing complex skin issues

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    Precision Medicine

    Precision medical analysis for long-term skin health

Stricter safety standards

A safety system that runs from pre-treatment to aftercare.

01Autoclave & UV Sterilizer
02Staff Infection Control Training
03Strict Use of Disposables
04Regular Equipment Inspection
05Air Purification System

5μm ultra-fine filter syringes are used for all injectables to block micro-particles such as ampoule glass fragments.

Inside the clinic

Four floors on Eonju-ro, built for one patient at a time.

Private and VIP consultation rooms, a dedicated laser floor and a Pro-Derma care center — the setting for VOS’s 1:1 private care system.

Reception & Lobby at VOS Dermatology Clinic, Gangnam Seoul
Reception & Lobby1F
Premium Lounge at VOS Dermatology Clinic, Gangnam Seoul
Premium Lounge1F
Vacumed Room at VOS Dermatology Clinic, Gangnam Seoul
Vacumed Room1F
Private Consultation Room at VOS Dermatology Clinic, Gangnam Seoul
Private Consultation Room2F
VIP Consultation Room at VOS Dermatology Clinic, Gangnam Seoul
VIP Consultation Room2F
Laser Room at VOS Dermatology Clinic, Gangnam Seoul
Laser Room3F
Treatment Corridor at VOS Dermatology Clinic, Gangnam Seoul
Treatment Corridor3F
Pro-Derma Care Center at VOS Dermatology Clinic, Gangnam Seoul
Pro-Derma Care Center4F
Skin Care Room at VOS Dermatology Clinic, Gangnam Seoul
Skin Care Room4F
Powder Room at VOS Dermatology Clinic, Gangnam Seoul
Powder Room4F
Exterior — Eonju-ro at VOS Dermatology Clinic, Gangnam Seoul
Exterior — Eonju-ro
1F

Reception & Inner Healing Center / Lobby / Vacumed Room

2F

Consultation & Stem Cell Center / Private & VIP Consultation Room

3F

Laser Treatment Room

4F

The Scent Pro-Derma Care Center / Powder Room / Skin Care Room

How to book

Three steps from your first message to your treatment.

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Message us on WhatsApp

Tell us your concern, send a clear photo if you like, and your travel dates. The English consultation line is run by the clinic.

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1:1 consultation with Dr. Kim

Skin analysis and diagnosis first. You'll get a realistic plan — what helps, what doesn't, and expected downtime.

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Treatment & aftercare

Most injectable and energy-device sessions take under an hour. You leave with aftercare guidance and stay reachable to the clinic on WhatsApp.

Travelling to Seoul? Plan your skin around your dates.

Tell us your arrival and departure dates on WhatsApp — we'll suggest what's realistic in your window, including downtime.

Visit

In front of Dosan Park, Apgujeong.

Address
806 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea (1F–4F)In front of Dosan Park, Apgujeong
Hours
Mon · Tue · Thu  10:00 – 19:00Friday  10:00 – 20:00Saturday  10:00 – 16:00 (no lunch break)Lunch break  13:00 – 14:00Closed  Wednesday · Sunday · Public holidays
Subway
Line 3 Apgujeong Stn. Exit 3 (14 min walk)Suin-Bundang Apgujeong Rodeo Stn. Exit 5 (14 min) · Line 7 Gangnam-gu Office Stn. Exit 3 (11 min)
Parking
Valet parking at the clinic buildingFee 4,000 KRW
Taxi
Search “VOS Dermatology Clinic” in Uber or Kakao T
Contact
WhatsApp +82 10-9697-4628English replies · send a photo for a plan