{"id":1773,"date":"2025-12-02T02:03:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T17:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coreanlab.com\/?p=1773"},"modified":"2026-02-23T04:52:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T19:52:30","slug":"korean-beauty-clinic-guide-for-foreigners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coreanlab.com\/ko\/korean-beauty-clinic-guide-for-foreigners\/","title":{"rendered":"Korean Beauty Clinic Guide for Foreigners : Language &amp; Culture Guide to Korean Beauty Clinics (EN\u00b7KR)"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-attachment-id=\"1769\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/coreanlab.com\/ko\/k-clinic-glossary-2025\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/coreanlab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/K-Clinic-Glossary-2025.png\" data-orig-size=\"600,400\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"K-Clinic Glossary 2025\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;A clean, modern Korean clinic reception image designed in global blue tones.&lt;br \/&gt;The visual includes a friendly receptionist, minimalist white interior, and bilingual glossary icons such as \u201cProcedure(\uc2dc\uc220)\u201d, \u201cTreatment(\uad00\ub9ac)\u201d, and \u201cPackage(\ud328\ud0a4\uc9c0)\u201d.&lt;br \/&gt;Created as the official hero image for K-Clinic Glossary 2025, the design emphasizes Korea\u2019s beauty-clinic culture and CoreanLab\u2019s global-style bilingual guides.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/coreanlab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/K-Clinic-Glossary-2025.png\" data-src=\"https:\/\/coreanlab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/K-Clinic-Glossary-2025.png\" alt=\"&quot;Modern Korean clinic reception with a smiling staff member, featuring a clean white interior and blue graphic icons labeled Procedure, Treatment, and Package under the title \u2018K-Clinic Glossary 2025\u2019 with CoreanLab branding.&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-1769 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; 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Types of clinics & people -->\n    <section>\n      <h2>1. Types of Clinics &amp; People \u00b7 \uc5b4\ub5a4 \uacf3\uc774\uace0, \ub204\uac00 \uc77c\ud558\ub098<\/h2>\n      <p>\n        When you walk around Gangnam or Hongdae, you see signs like <strong>\ud53c\ubd80\uacfc, \uc131\ud615\uc678\uacfc, \uc5d0\uc2a4\ud14c\ud2f1<\/strong>.  \n        Here\u2019s what they usually mean \u2013 in simple English, with short Korean terms in brackets (KR).\n      <\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"two-col\">\n        <div>\n          <div class=\"section-label\">Clinic Types \u00b7 \ud074\ub9ac\ub2c9 \uc885\ub958<\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"term-card\">\n            <div class=\"term-head\">\n              <div class=\"term-main\">\n                <span>Dermatology Clinic<\/span> (KR: \ud53c\ubd80\uacfc)\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"term-sub\">skin-focused medical clinic<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"term-body\">\n              A medical clinic focused on skin concerns \u2013 acne, redness, pigmentation, etc.  \n              On signs, you\u2019ll see words like <b>\u201c\ud53c\ubd80\uacfc\uc758\uc6d0, \ub354\ub9c8\ud074\ub9ac\ub2c9\u201d<\/b> which all belong to this category.\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"term-card\">\n            <div class=\"term-head\">\n              <div class=\"term-main\">\n                <span>Plastic Surgery Clinic<\/span> (KR: \uc131\ud615\uc678\uacfc)\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"term-sub\">plastic &amp; cosmetic surgery center<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"term-body\">\n              Known worldwide as \u201cK-plastic surgery\u201d.  \n              Not every visit is about surgery though \u2013 many clinics also do consultations and non-surgical procedures.\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"term-card\">\n            <div class=\"term-head\">\n              <div class=\"term-main\">\n                <span>Aesthetic \/ Beauty Salon<\/span> (KR: \uc5d0\uc2a4\ud14c\ud2f1, \ud53c\ubd80\uad00\ub9ac\uc2e4)\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"term-sub\">non-medical beauty shop<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"term-body\">\n              Focused on facials, massages, and beauty care without medical acts.  \n              Legally different from hospitals\/clinics \u2013 think of it more as a \u201cbeauty salon for skin\u201d.\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div>\n          <div class=\"section-label\">People in the Clinic \u00b7 \ub204\uac00 \ubb34\uc5c7\uc744 \ud558\ub098<\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"term-card\">\n            <div class=\"term-head\">\n              <div class=\"term-main\">\n                <span>Doctor \/ Director<\/span> (KR: \uc758\uc0ac, \uc6d0\uc7a5\ub2d8)\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"term-sub\">licensed medical doctor<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"term-body\">\n              The main medical professional, often called <b>\u201c\uc6d0\uc7a5\ub2d8\u201d<\/b> (director) in Korean.  \n              If you want to speak directly with the doctor, you can say:  \n              <b>\u201c\uc6d0\uc7a5\ub2d8\uacfc \uc0c1\ub2f4 \ubc1b\uace0 \uc2f6\uc5b4\uc694.\u201d \u2013 \u201cI\u2019d like to consult with the doctor.\u201d<\/b>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"term-card\">\n            <div class=\"term-head\">\n              <div class=\"term-main\">\n                <span>Consultant<\/span> (KR: \uc0c1\ub2f4\uc2e4\uc7a5, \uc2e4\uc7a5\ub2d8)\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"term-sub\">non-medical coordinator<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"term-body\">\n              Explains packages, prices, and schedules \u2013 but does not perform medical acts.  \n              Think of them as a mix of \u201ccoordinator + customer service\u201d.\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"term-card\">\n            <div class=\"term-head\">\n              <div class=\"term-main\">\n                <span>Nurse \/ Assistant<\/span> (KR: \uac04\ud638\uc0ac, \uac04\ud638\uc870\ubb34\uc0ac)\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"term-sub\">clinical support staff<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"term-body\">\n              Prepares rooms, assists the doctor, and guides you through each step inside the clinic.\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n\n    <!-- 2. Booking & visit flow -->\n    <section>\n      <h2>2. Booking &amp; Visit Flow \u00b7 \uc608\uc57d\ubd80\ud130 \uc0c1\ub2f4\uae4c\uc9c0 \ud750\ub984<\/h2>\n      <p>\n        Most K-clinics work by reservation, but the process is simple once you know the basic words.  \n        Below is the typical flow: <strong>Booking \u2192 Check-in \u2192 Waiting \u2192 Consultation<\/strong>.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"two-col\">\n        <div>\n          <h3>2-1. Booking Words \u00b7 \uc608\uc57d \uad00\ub828 \ud45c\ud604<\/h3>\n\n          <div class=\"term-card\">\n            <div class=\"term-head\">\n              <div class=\"term-main\">\n                <span>Reservation \/ Booking<\/span> (KR: \uc608\uc57d)\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"term-sub\">making an appointment<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"term-body\">\n              You can book via phone, KakaoTalk, website, or app.  \n              Simple Korean phrase:  \n              <b>\u201c\uc608\uc57d\ud558\uace0 \ubc29\ubb38\ud560\uac8c\uc694.\u201d \u2013 \u201cI\u2019ll make a booking and visit.\u201d<\/b>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"term-card\">\n            <div class=\"term-head\">\n              <div class=\"term-main\">\n                <span>First-time Visit<\/span> (KR: \ucd08\uc9c4)\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"term-sub\">first visit to the clinic<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"term-body\">\n              On your first visit, you usually fill out basic information and consent forms.  \n              \u201c\ucd08\uc9c4\u201d literally means \u201cfirst diagnosis\/first consultation\u201d.\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"term-card\">\n            <div class=\"term-head\">\n              <div class=\"term-main\">\n                <span>Follow-up Visit<\/span> (KR: \uc7ac\uc9c4, \uacbd\uacfc \ubc29\ubb38)\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"term-sub\">follow-up \/ check-up visit<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"term-body\">\n              Later visits to check progress or discuss next steps.  \n              The details are always explained at the clinic \u2013 timing, purpose, what will happen, etc.\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div>\n          <h3>2-2. At the Front Desk \u00b7 \uc811\uc218\u00b7\ub300\uae30\u00b7\uc0c1\ub2f4<\/h3>\n\n          <div class=\"term-card\">\n            <div class=\"term-head\">\n              <div class=\"term-main\">\n                <span>Reception<\/span> (KR: \uc811\uc218)\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"term-sub\">check-in at the front desk<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"term-body\">\n              You say your name and reservation time, and sometimes fill out a short form.  \n              Staff may ask: <b>\u201c\uc131\ud568\uc774 \uc5b4\ub5bb\uac8c \ub418\uc138\uc694?\u201d \u2013 \u201cWhat\u2019s your name?\u201d<\/b>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"term-card\">\n            <div class=\"term-head\">\n              <div class=\"term-main\">\n                <span>Waiting Room<\/span> (KR: \ub300\uae30\uc2e4)\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"term-sub\">waiting area<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"term-body\">\n              Lounge-style space with water or coffee.  \n              Many K-clinics are designed like a hotel lobby \u2013 bright, clean, and quiet.\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"term-card\">\n            <div class=\"term-head\">\n              <div class=\"term-main\">\n                <span>Consultation<\/span> (KR: \uc0c1\ub2f4)\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"term-sub\">conversation to hear explanations<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"term-body\">\n              A talk with staff or doctor to hear explanations, options, and prices.  \n              You can absolutely just listen and leave without deciding anything.\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"note-box\">\n        <b>K-Clinic Culture Tip<\/b><br>\n        In Korea it\u2019s very normal to say:  \n        <b>\u201c\uc0c1\ub2f4\ub9cc \uba3c\uc800 \ubc1b\uc544 \ubcf4\uace0 \uc0dd\uac01\ud574 \ubcfc\uac8c\uc694.\u201d \u2013 \u201cI\u2019ll just get a consultation first and think about it.\u201d<\/b><br>\n        You don\u2019t have to decide on the spot.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n\n    <!-- 3. Treatment & care words (concept only) -->\n    <section>\n      <h2>3. Treatment &amp; Care Words (Concept Only) \u00b7 \uc790\uc8fc \ub098\uc624\ub294 \ub2e8\uc5b4 \uc758\ubbf8<\/h2>\n      <p>\n        These words appear on websites, banners, and during consultations.  \n        We only explain their <strong>language meaning<\/strong>, not medical details.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"two-col\">\n        <div>\n          <h3>3-1. Very Common Words<\/h3>\n\n          <div class=\"term-card\">\n            <div class=\"term-head\">\n              <div class=\"term-main\">\n                <span>Treatment \/ Procedure<\/span> (KR: \uc2dc\uc220)\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"term-sub\">generic word for many procedures<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"term-body\">\n              \u201c\uc2dc\uc220\u201d is a broad word used for many non-surgical procedures.  \n              What it actually includes differs by clinic, so details are always explained case by case.\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"term-card\">\n            <div class=\"term-head\">\n              <div class=\"term-main\">\n                <span>Care \/ Management<\/span> (KR: \uad00\ub9ac)\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"term-sub\">care sessions, usually repeated<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"term-body\">\n              Used for regular skin-care style sessions: cleansing, masks, device-based care, massages, etc.  \n              You\u2019ll see phrases like <b>\u201c\uae30\ucd08\uad00\ub9ac, \uc9c4\uc815\uad00\ub9ac, \ud0c4\ub825\uad00\ub9ac\u201d<\/b> on brochures.\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"term-card\">\n            <div class=\"term-head\">\n              <div class=\"term-main\">\n                <span>Package<\/span> (KR: \ud328\ud0a4\uc9c0)\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"term-sub\">bundle of multiple sessions<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"term-body\">\n              A set of sessions sold together.  \n              Always check what is included, how many visits, and how long it\u2019s valid.\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div>\n          <h3>3-2. Course, Program &amp; \u201cAfter care\u201d<\/h3>\n\n          <div class=\"term-card\">\n            <div class=\"term-head\">\n              <div class=\"term-main\">\n                <span>Course \/ Program<\/span> (KR: \ucf54\uc2a4, \ud504\ub85c\uadf8\ub7a8)\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"term-sub\">structured set around a theme<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"term-body\">\n              For example, \u201cbrightening course\u201d or \u201cbasic skin program\u201d.  \n              It\u2019s a marketing word that describes the overall structure rather than a single act.\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"term-card\">\n            <div class=\"term-head\">\n              <div class=\"term-main\">\n                <span>Before &amp; After Photo<\/span> (KR: \ube44\ud3ec\u00b7\uc560\ud504\ud130 \uc0ac\uc9c4)\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"term-sub\">comparison photos<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"term-body\">\n              Shows appearance before and after a certain program.  \n              In Korea, photo use usually involves separate consent \u2013 you can always ask how your photos are handled.\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"term-card\">\n            <div class=\"term-head\">\n              <div class=\"term-main\">\n                <span>Soothing \/ Cooling<\/span> (KR: \uc9c4\uc815, \ucfe8\ub9c1)\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"term-sub\">calming step after care<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"term-body\">\n              Many programs mention a \u201ccooling\u201d or \u201csoothing\u201d step at the end.  \n              Exact methods differ by clinic, so details are explained on-site.\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n\n    <!-- 4. Price, events & payment -->\n    <section>\n      <h2>4. Price, Events &amp; Payment \u00b7 \uac00\uaca9 \uc124\uba85\uacfc \uc774\ubca4\ud2b8 \ubb38\ud654<\/h2>\n      <p>\n        A big part of K-clinic culture is <strong>events, packages, and payment options<\/strong>.  \n        Here\u2019s how common terms look in English and Korean.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"table-wrap\">\n        <table>\n          <thead>\n            <tr>\n              <th>EN Term<\/th>\n              <th>KR Term<\/th>\n              <th>Meaning \u00b7 \uc124\uba85<\/th>\n            <\/tr>\n          <\/thead>\n          <tbody>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Event \/ Promotion<\/td>\n              <td>\uc774\ubca4\ud2b8<\/td>\n              <td>Time-limited promotion or discount campaign, often on banners or social media.<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Quotation \/ Estimate<\/td>\n              <td>\uacac\uc801<\/td>\n              <td>Price proposal after consultation \u2013 a financial explanation, not a medical decision.<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Deposit<\/td>\n              <td>\uc608\uc57d\uae08<\/td>\n              <td>Money paid in advance to secure a booking; refund rules differ by clinic.<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Full Payment<\/td>\n              <td>\uc77c\uc2dc\ubd88 \uacb0\uc81c<\/td>\n              <td>Paying the total amount at once, often by card.<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Installment Plan<\/td>\n              <td>\ud560\ubd80 \/ \ubb34\uc774\uc790 \ud560\ubd80<\/td>\n              <td>Paying over several months via credit card; interest-free options depend on card company.<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Refund Policy<\/td>\n              <td>\ud658\ubd88 \uaddc\uc815<\/td>\n              <td>Rules about cancellation and refund; always ask to see them clearly before signing anything.<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n          <\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"note-box\">\n        <b>How Koreans talk about price<\/b><br>\n        It\u2019s common to hear: <b>\u201c\uc624\ub298 \uacc4\uc57d\ud558\uc2dc\uba74 \uc774\ubca4\ud2b8 \uc801\uc6a9\ub3fc\uc694.\u201d \u2013 \u201cIf you sign today, the promotion applies.\u201d<\/b><br>\n        If you need time, a polite answer is:  \n        <b>\u201c\uc0dd\uac01\ud574 \ubcf4\uace0 \ub2e4\uc2dc \uc5f0\ub77d\ub4dc\ub9b4\uac8c\uc694.\u201d \u2013 \u201cI\u2019ll think about it and contact you later.\u201d<\/b>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n\n    <!-- 5. Etiquette & phrases -->\n    <section>\n      <h2>5. Etiquette &amp; Survival Phrases \u00b7 \uc5d0\ud2f0\ucf13\uacfc \uc2e4\uc804 \ud45c\ud604<\/h2>\n      <p>\n        Finally, here are phrases that make communication smoother.  \n        They are not medical advice \u2013 just practical language you can actually use.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <h3>5-1. Basic Etiquette<\/h3>\n      <ul class=\"tips-list\">\n        <li>If you\u2019ll be late, sending a short message or calling is appreciated.<\/li>\n        <li>You can always ask for more explanation:  \n          <b>\u201c\uc774 \ubd80\ubd84\uc744 \uc870\uae08 \ub354 \uc124\uba85\ud574 \uc8fc\uc2e4 \uc218 \uc788\uc744\uae4c\uc694?\u201d \u2013 \u201cCould you explain this part a bit more?\u201d<\/b>\n        <\/li>\n        <li>It\u2019s normal to double-check price and refund rules before deciding.<\/li>\n        <li>Photo\/video of the interior is usually okay, but avoid filming staff closely without permission.<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n      <h3>5-2. Survival Phrases (EN \u2194 KR)<\/h3>\n\n      <div class=\"term-card\">\n        <div class=\"term-head\">\n          <div class=\"term-main\">\n            \u201cI\u2019d like to have a consultation first.\u201d\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"term-sub\">\n            KR: \u201c\uc0c1\ub2f4\ub9cc \uba3c\uc800 \ubc1b\uc544 \ubcf4\uace0 \uc2f6\uc5b4\uc694.\u201d\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"term-body\">\n          Use this if you want information without committing to anything yet.\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"term-card\">\n        <div class=\"term-head\">\n          <div class=\"term-main\">\n            \u201cWhat time slots are available for a booking?\u201d\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"term-sub\">\n            KR: \u201c\uc608\uc57d \uac00\ub2a5\ud55c \uc2dc\uac04\ub300\uac00 \uc5b4\ub5bb\uac8c \ub418\ub098\uc694?\u201d\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"term-body\">\n          Works well in phone calls, KakaoTalk chats, or at the front desk.\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"term-card\">\n        <div class=\"term-head\">\n          <div class=\"term-main\">\n            \u201cIs it okay if I just hear the explanation today and decide later?\u201d\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"term-sub\">\n            KR: \u201c\uc624\ub298\uc740 \uc124\uba85\ub9cc \ub4e3\uace0, \ub098\uc911\uc5d0 \uacb0\uc815\ud574\ub3c4 \ub420\uae4c\uc694?\u201d\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"term-body\">\n          A polite way to slow things down and think calmly.\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"term-card\">\n        <div class=\"term-head\">\n          <div class=\"term-main\">\n            \u201cCould you explain the contract and refund policy once again?\u201d\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"term-sub\">\n            KR: \u201c\uacc4\uc57d\u00b7\ud658\ubd88 \uaddc\uc815\uc744 \ud55c \ubc88 \ub354 \uc124\uba85\ud574 \uc8fc\uc138\uc694.\u201d\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"term-body\">\n          Very useful when packages and long-term programs are involved.\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"ending\">\n      <p>\n        This K-Clinic Glossary focuses on <strong>language and culture<\/strong>, not medical judgments.  \n        If you understand these words, signs and websites in Korea will feel far less intimidating.\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        Any real decision about your body or health should always be made with a \n        <strong>qualified medical professional<\/strong>, enough time to think, and clear information.\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        \ub354 \ub2e4\uc591\ud558\uace0 \uc7ac\ubbf8\uc788\ub294 \uc774\uc57c\uae30\ub4e4\uc774 \uad81\uae08\ud558\uc2dc\ub2e4\uba74, Coreanlab.com\uc73c\ub85c \ub180\ub7ec\uc624\uc138\uc694.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <p class=\"tags\">\n      #KClinicGlossary #KBeautyClinic #KoreanDermatology #KPlasticSurgeryCulture\n      #KBeautyCulture #LivingInKorea #KoreaMedicalTourism #ClinicVocabulary\n      #\ud55c\uad6d\ud074\ub9ac\ub2c9\uc6a9\uc5b4 #\ucf00\uc774\ubdf0\ud2f0 #\ud53c\ubd80\uacfc\ubb38\ud654 #\uc131\ud615\uc678\uacfc\ubb38\ud654 #\ud55c\uad6d\uc0dd\ud65c\uac00\uc774\ub4dc #\ucf54\ub9ac\uc548\ub7a9\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p class=\"footnote\">\n      * This article is for cultural and linguistic understanding only and does not provide any medical advice,\n      diagnosis, or recommendation. 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