Guide · Medically reviewed by the MS Longevity Clinic medical team

To choose a safe clinic in Gangnam, check that it is registered to treat foreign patients, who will actually perform your procedure and their specialty, that genuine products and devices are used, how complications and aftercare are handled, and that costs are explained before treatment.

Checklist

• Registration: clinics marketing to foreign patients must be registered as foreign-patient attraction institutions. Ask for proof.
• Your doctor: confirm who performs the procedure and their specialty.
• Consultation: a good clinic explains options, limits and risks, and sometimes advises against treatment.
• Genuine products: ask to see sealed tips, cartridges and product boxes. See verifying genuine devices.
• Aftercare: how follow-up works once you fly home.
• Clear costs: a written quote before treatment.
• Language: interpretation for consent and aftercare.

Red flags

• Pressure to book on the spot
• Promises of guaranteed or permanent results
• Unclear who your doctor is

Frequently asked questions

How can I check a clinic's foreign patient registration?

Ask the clinic for its registration details; you can also check with the Korea Health Industry Development Institute.

Have a question about your own case?

Our doctors answer through a free online consultation, before you commit to travel.

This guide is general information and does not replace a medical consultation. See our medical disclaimer.