Yaan Clinic · Seoul, Korea
Clinic Profile · International PatientsForeigner-Friendly
Skin Clinic in Gangnam
— Yaan Clinic Patient Profile
If you’ve already read what to look for in a Gangnam clinic, here’s how Yaan Clinic specifically is set up for international patients — from the first WhatsApp message to the VAT refund on your way out.
Is Yaan Clinic foreigner-friendly? Dr. Choi personally consults international patients in English, pricing is identical to local patients and confirmed in writing, and the VAT refund is processed on-site — the same standards this site recommends checking at any clinic.
Built Around How
International Patients Actually Book
Most international patients don’t walk in cold — they message first, usually from another country, with photos and a rough idea of what they’re considering. Yaan Clinic’s intake is built around that: WhatsApp or KakaoTalk first, a preliminary read from Dr. Choi, then a confirmed appointment once travel plans are set.
This guide’s broader framework for evaluating clinics — covered in full in Best Skin Clinic in Seoul for Foreigners — is the standard Yaan Clinic is built to meet, not just claim.
Who reviews your photos
Photos sent before booking are reviewed by Dr. Choi directly, not screened by a sales coordinator first. The reply typically includes a realistic assessment of what’s likely appropriate, not a default recommendation toward the most expensive option.
Yaan Clinic intake process · doctor-reviewed from first contact
What International Patients
Get at Yaan Clinic
Consultation directly with Dr. Choi
Not a delegated intake — the doctor who would perform any procedure is the one giving the recommendation.
One price list, no foreigner rate
The quote given to an international patient is the same one given to a local patient, in writing, before treatment.
VAT refund processed on-site
Handled at checkout at the clinic rather than requiring a separate airport process on departure day.
Remote follow-up after you’re home
Progress photos can be sent over WhatsApp, useful for patients planning maintenance visits on future trips.
What International Patients
Usually Come In For
Requests vary, but a few categories come up most often among patients booking from outside Korea.
| Category | Typical Patient | Related Guide |
|---|---|---|
| General skin health, texture, pigmentation | First-time visitors doing a broad assessment | Gangnam Skin Clinic Guide → |
| Injectables and contouring | Patients combining a few procedures in one trip | — |
| Lifting and anti-aging devices | Returning patients on a maintenance schedule | — |
Patient feedback on what these visits are actually like is collected in full in YAAN Clinic Reviews.
A First Visit,
Walked Through
Message before you book flights
Photos and a short description of the concern are usually enough for a preliminary read and rough scheduling window.
Consultation with Dr. Choi
An in-person exam confirms or adjusts the earlier assessment, and pricing is finalized in writing before anything proceeds.
Treatment, same day where appropriate
Many procedures can be done the same day as the consultation, particularly for patients on a tight travel schedule.
VAT refund and a follow-up plan
The refund is processed before you leave, and a plan for reviewing progress photos remotely is set for after you’re home.
Frequently Asked
Questions
- Does Dr. Choi personally see international patients?
- Yes. New international patients are consulted directly by Dr. Choi rather than a coordinator, both when reviewing photos in advance and during the in-clinic visit.
- Is there a foreigner markup at Yaan Clinic?
- No. Pricing at Yaan Clinic is the same for local and international patients and is confirmed in writing before treatment begins, with no separate rate applied for foreign patients.
- Can I book Yaan Clinic before arriving in Korea?
- Yes. Sending photos and concern details over WhatsApp or KakaoTalk before your trip is the usual first step, and the clinic can give a preliminary assessment and appointment time before you commit to flights.
- Can family or friends book appointments together?
- Group bookings are possible and common among patients traveling together. Mentioning the number of people and preferred time window when messaging the clinic helps with scheduling adjacent appointments.
- How is Yaan Clinic different from other Gangnam clinics for foreigners?
- The main differences patients report are a doctor-led consultation in English rather than a delegated one, a single published price with no foreigner markup, and an on-site VAT refund — the same standards outlined in this site’s broader clinic-selection guides, applied specifically at Yaan Clinic.
Gangnam Today Ready to Send
Your Photos?
- KakaoTalk: pf.kakao.com/_xbtAcE
- WhatsApp: +82 10 5308-0499
- English-speaking staff available
- 6F, 5 Bongeunsa-ro 82-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
- Bongeunsa Station Exit 7 — 5 min walk
- Phone: +82 2-501-1323
Meet Your Specialist
Everything in this profile reflects how Dr. Choi runs consultations day to day — not a marketing description written separately from the actual practice.
Dr. Wontak Choi
Aesthetic Medicine SpecialistYaan Skin Clinic, Gangnam
Dr. Choi reviews every international patient inquiry personally, from the first WhatsApp photo to the in-clinic consultation.
- Academic Advisor — Merz Korea (Xeomin manufacturer)
- Certified Key Doctor — Restylane & Radiesse
- 15 years specialized experience in aesthetic medicine
- Regular speaker at international aesthetic medicine symposiums
Send Photos –
Dr. Choi Reviews Them Personally
No foreigner markup · VAT refund on-site · English-speaking doctorFull clinic profile: Seoul Skin Clinic Korea Gangnam Yaan Clinic
Bongeunsa Station Exit 7 · Gangnam-gu, Seoul WhatsApp Pre-Consultation KakaoTalk · WhatsApp +82 10 5308-0499 · English available
