On this trip to Seoul, I set a task for myself—to visit two highly discussed dermatology clinics for consultations: "Triple Hearts" in Myeongdong and "LeeJiHam" in Gangnam. After two trips back and forth, I finally completed treatments at both, and now I've put together a super authentic comparison report for you.
I. Basic Positioning of the Two Clinics
Let's start with the general direction; the positioning of the two clinics is actually quite different:
| Comparison Item | Triple Hearts (Myeongdong Branch) | LeeJiHam (Gangnam Branch) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | 3rd Floor, Ghana Building, 33 Myeongdong 8-gil Subway Line 4, Myeongdong Station, Exit 8 | 5th Floor, Seocho-dong, 429 Gangnam-daero Core Gangnam Business District |
| Positioning | Skin management in a tourist area, catering to many tourists | High-end dermatology in Gangnam, mostly locals |
| Atmosphere | Bustling, crowded, tight booking | Quiet, high-end, 1-on-1 consultation |
| Price | Relatively affordable, transparent pricing | Medium to high, requires in-person consultation for quotes |
| Suitable for | Tourists, skin management during shopping breaks | Specifically going to Gangnam for high-end anti-aging |
II. Triple Hearts (Myeongdong Branch): A Skin Management Station in the Tourist Area
Triple Hearts is located on the 3rd floor of the Ghana Building on Myeongdong 8-gil, just a 5-minute walk from Myeongdong Subway Station. The location is incredibly convenient—right next to Lotte Duty Free and the shopping street, making it perfect for tourists to come in for skin management when they're tired from shopping.
Consultation Experience at Triple Hearts Myeongdong: Tourist-friendly, Transparent Pricing for Skin Boosters, Zero Upselling
I went on a Saturday at noon, and it was quite crowded. I was greeted at the front desk by a young lady who spoke Chinese. After verifying my appointment info, she led me into a consultation room. A few minutes later, a young female doctor came in and first asked me: "What treatment are you interested in? Do you have any specific needs?"
I said I wanted a basic skin booster injection to improve my skin texture. She asked me to sit down, briefly examined my skin, and then scanned it with a device.
"Your skin condition is actually quite good, just a bit dehydrated and dull. I suggest a composite skin booster with some whitening and firming ingredients for better results."
—— Advice from the Triple Hearts doctor during consultation
I asked about the price, and she said: "Basic skin boosters start at 180,000 KRW (approx. 900 RMB), and the composite one with added ingredients is about 250,000 KRW (approx. 1,250 RMB)."
The price was okay, so I decided on the composite skin booster. The entire consultation was very fast, about 15 minutes. The doctor was efficient, but I felt that because there are so many tourists, they need a quick turnover.
Skin Booster Experience at Triple Hearts Myeongdong: 1 Hour Total, Skilled Technique Suitable for Short-term Tourists
The process was quite fast; from consultation to completion, it took less than an hour. The doctor performing the skin booster was very skilled, but it was still a bit painful. After applying numbing cream for 30 minutes, the injections started—needle by needle, feeling like ant bites.
My face was a bit red afterward. The doctor gave me a box of repair masks and told me to apply one when I got back that day. The overall feeling was—efficient, fast, and standardized service for a tourist area.
Advantages of Triple Hearts Myeongdong: Top Choice in the Myeongdong Shopping Area, Highly Recommended for Skin Management During a Korea Trip
- Super convenient location: Right in the Myeongdong shopping street, easy to do anytime you're tired from shopping.
- Transparent pricing: Price lists are available online, no hidden costs.
- Chinese service: Both reception and doctors speak Chinese, no communication issues.
- Efficient and fast: Less than an hour from consultation to completion.
- Suitable for tourists: Designed for tourists with standardized processes.
Featured Treatments: Inmode, Oligio (Korean Thermage), Skin Boosters, Microneedling Anti-aging
III. LeeJiHam (Gangnam Branch): A High-end Anti-aging Clinic in Gangnam
LeeJiHam is located on Gangnam-daero in Seocho-dong, Gangnam. It's a bit far from the subway station, so taking a taxi is more convenient. As soon as I entered the building, it felt different—quiet and high-end. I was greeted at the front desk by a lady in professional attire who spoke very softly.
Consultation Experience at LeeJiHam Gangnam: 3D Facial Scan + Thermage Plan, Scientific Analysis Without Hard Selling
My appointment was at 2:00 PM. I arrived 15 minutes early and was guided to a private consultation room. A few minutes later, a middle-aged male doctor entered, wearing a casual suit instead of a white coat, which felt very approachable.
He asked me to sit down as soon as he entered and started chatting: "I'm not in a rush to recommend treatments. First, I want to understand—what are you dissatisfied with regarding your current state? What kind of look are you hoping for?"
This question caught me off guard; previous clinics just asked "what treatment do you want." I said: "I feel my nasolabial folds are a bit deep, and my jawline isn't very defined."
"Deep nasolabial folds don't necessarily require hyaluronic acid fillers; sometimes they are caused by skin laxity. Let me look at your facial structure first."
—— Analysis from the LeeJiHam doctor during consultation
He scanned my face with a device and then brought up