Quick question for anyone who knows Korea well β why are dermatology clinics spread across both Gangnam AND Myeongdong, but plastic surgery seems to be almost exclusively in Gangnam/Apgujeong? Is Myeongdong more for tourists while Apgujeong is where locals go for the serious stuff? Trying to plan my medical trip and want to make sure I'm going to the right area! π
Great question! Myeongdong is heavily tourist-facing, so the clinics there tend to cater to international visitors looking for quick, no-downtime treatments β think skin boosters, lasers, basic lifting. Easy to walk in, English-friendly, often more affordable. Apgujeong and Gangnam are where locals (and serious medical tourists) go. The plastic surgery concentration there is partly historical β top surgeons started setting up in Apgujeong in the 90s and it just snowballed from there. Now it's basically an ecosystem: surgeons, anesthesiologists, recovery clinics, and aftercare centers all clustered together. For something as involved as facial contouring or rhinoplasty, you want that kind of infrastructure around you. So short answer β Myeongdong = convenient skin treatments, Apgujeong/Gangnam = where you go when you're serious. If you're planning a medical trip, definitely head to Apgujeong for consultations! π
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