Yaan Clinic · Seoul, Korea
Visit Guide · MiraDry Series
MiraDry at Yaan Clinic
Gangnam –
Before You Visit
If you’re planning MiraDry Fresh in Gangnam Seoul and trying to figure out what a visit to Yaan Clinic actually involves — the booking process, what happens on the day, how pain is managed, what aftercare looks like, and how to get there — this guide covers it without the sales language.
The MiraDry Fresh Lounge –
What the Setup at Yaan Clinic Looks Like
MiraDry Fresh at Yaan Clinic is set up as a dedicated private-room experience. From arrival to departure, you stay in the same room — consultation, mapping, anesthesia, treatment, LDM Healing Therapy aftercare. No moving between floors or waiting areas in between.
The room itself operates on a hotel suite concept: private, with disposable amenities, and sized for a single patient and their accompanying staff — doctor, coordinator, nurse. You can choose a male or female physician before the session begins. Both are available for MiraDry Fresh specifically, not just as a general clinic option.
The written Treatment Certificate is issued at the end of your session — documenting the number of shots delivered and energy used. It’s a record of exactly what was done, which matters if you’re comparing across clinics or want verifiable documentation for a second visit.
MiraDry Fresh Lounge — Yaan Clinic Gangnam, Seoul
The Full Session Flow –
Consultation Through Aftercare
The whole session runs about an hour for most patients. Here’s the sequence — what happens, in order, and roughly how long each step takes.
Arrival & Consultation (~15 min)
You’re shown directly to your private room. The doctor reviews your case — sweat patterns, whether odor is a concern, any prior treatments — and explains what the session involves. Questions about results, recovery, or whether a second session might be needed are covered here. No time pressure.
Sweat Gland Mapping (~10 min)
The doctor marks the treatment area — the location, range, and distribution of your underarm sweat glands. The design extends slightly beyond the standard zone to reduce edge gaps. This step is done by the treating physician, not delegated.
Local Anesthesia (~10–15 min)
Tumescent local anesthesia is administered across the treatment area. This is the part most patients are most anxious about going in — the injections themselves. Yaan Clinic offers the optional Air Nox system (nitrous oxide) during this step for patients who want additional comfort. It’s not sedation — you remain fully conscious — but it takes the edge off the anesthesia injections noticeably.
MiraDry Fresh Treatment (~20–25 min)
The handpiece is applied to the mapped area in passes. The device delivers microwave energy to the tissue depth where sweat and odor glands sit, destroying them, while cooling the skin surface. With good anesthesia in place, most patients describe this as pressure rather than pain.
LDM Healing Therapy (~10 min)
Applied immediately after the procedure. Most clinics cool the treatment area post-MiraDry — which reduces the thermal effect. Yaan Clinic applies LDM Healing Therapy instead: a low-frequency laser aftercare step that maintains the heat in tissue longer while reducing the inflammatory response. The practical result is that swelling tends to resolve faster than with standard post-cooling protocols.
Certificate & Aftercare Instructions
Before you leave, the Treatment Certificate is issued — shot count, energy level, session details. Written aftercare instructions in English. Follow-up available via WhatsApp if questions come up at home. Most patients are on their way within the hour.
One Hour MiraDry Fresh — Yaan Clinic Gangnam, Seoul
Pain Management –
What Air Nox Does and Doesn’t Do
The most common anxiety about MiraDry Fresh isn’t the microwave treatment itself — it’s the anesthesia injections. Large-volume tumescent anesthesia involves multiple injections across the underarm area. That’s what patients are asking about when they search “does MiraDry hurt.”
Yaan Clinic offers the Air Nox system as an optional add-on for this specific step. Air Nox is nitrous oxide — the same gas used in dental offices for anxiety and discomfort management. A few things worth knowing about it:
What it does
Reduces anxiety and discomfort perception during the anesthesia injection phase. Takes effect quickly, wears off within minutes of stopping. Most patients who use it describe the anesthesia step as significantly more manageable.
What it doesn’t do
It’s not sedation. You remain fully conscious and responsive throughout. You won’t need a companion to drive you home. Daily activities are possible the same day — the gas clears fast.
Is it necessary?
No. Many patients complete the anesthesia step without it and find it manageable. Whether it’s worth adding depends on your personal pain tolerance and anxiety level around injections. Ask the clinic when you book — it’s an optional extra, not a default charge.
For the full procedure breakdown, see the MiraDry Korea guide → For the MiraDry vs Botox comparison, see the comparison guide →
Booking & What to Prepare –
For International Patients Especially
A few practical things that come up often for patients traveling to Yaan Clinic from outside Korea.
How to book
WhatsApp (+82 10 5308-0499) or KakaoTalk are both fine. WhatsApp tends to be more convenient for international patients. English-speaking staff respond during clinic hours. For fixed travel dates, reach out at least 2–3 weeks ahead — procedure slots book out faster than consultation slots.
What to prepare before arrival
Shave underarms 1–2 days before the procedure — not the morning of. No deodorant or antiperspirant on the day. Wear loose clothing with easy underarm access; a sleeveless top or something you can comfortably remove to the waist works well. If you take blood-thinning medications or supplements (aspirin, fish oil, vitamin E), check with the clinic about stopping them a few days prior.
Planning around recovery
Most patients are back to desk work the next day. If you’re traveling, avoid scheduling anything physically demanding — hiking, heavy bags, strenuous activity — for the 5–7 days after the procedure. Day-of activities like walking around Gangnam are fine for most. The swelling is real but not disabling.
If a second session might be needed
The second session question only gets answered at the one-month follow-up — not before the first. If you’re traveling from abroad and want to plan for that possibility, talk to the clinic before booking flights. Some patients schedule two trips; others extend their initial stay. Either approach works. See the before and after guide → for what drives the second session decision.
Yaan Clinic Gangnam — MiraDry Fresh Visit
Getting There –
Directions to Yaan Clinic Gangnam
Yaan Clinic is in Gangnam-gu, Seoul — on the 6th floor of the Deokbong Building at 5 Bongeunsa-ro 82-gil.
Address & Access
6F, 5 Bongeunsa-ro 82-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Bongeunsa Station (Line 9) Exit 7 — approximately 5 minutes on foot
Gangnam Station (Lines 2 & Sinbundang) — approximately 10 minutes by taxi
Most major hotels in Gangnam: 10–15 minutes by taxi
Phone: +82 2-501-1323 · WhatsApp: +82 10 5308-0499 · Pricing guide →
For patients staying near Coex or Samsung Station, the walk from Bongeunsa Station is straightforward. If you’re coming from central Seoul — Myeongdong, Hongdae, Itaewon — a taxi to Gangnam is the simplest option and typically runs 20–30 minutes depending on traffic.
The clinic is on the 6th floor. There’s an elevator in the building. If you arrive and aren’t sure you’re at the right place, WhatsApp the clinic — they respond quickly during operating hours.
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From Coex / SETEC area
Bongeunsa Station is within the Coex complex (Line 9). Exit 7 leads directly toward the clinic — about 5 minutes walking. One of the more convenient access points if you’re staying in the MICE district.
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From Gangnam Station
Gangnam Station (Line 2 / Sinbundang Line) is about 10 minutes by taxi. Walking is possible but around 20 minutes. Taxi is easier given you may want to minimize exertion post-procedure.
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From Incheon Airport
Airport express (AREX) to Gimpo, then Line 9 direct to Bongeunsa Station — approximately 60–75 minutes total. Alternatively, Airport Limousine Bus to Gangnam (bus 6006 or similar) stops near the area and is comfortable for post-procedure travel. Kakao T app is the easiest way to book a taxi from anywhere in Seoul.
The MiraDry Team –
Who You’ll Work With
MiraDry Fresh at Yaan Clinic is handled by a dedicated team — not rotated across other procedure types on the same day. The team includes male and female physicians for the procedure itself, a head coordinator, nurse assistant, and aftercare staff.
Dr. Wontak Choi
Aesthetic Medicine Specialist
Key Doctor · Restylane & Radiesse
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Frequently Asked
Questions
- How do I book a MiraDry consultation at Yaan Clinic?
- WhatsApp (+82 10 5308-0499) or KakaoTalk. WhatsApp is easier for most international patients. English-speaking staff respond during clinic hours. If your dates are fixed, reach out a few weeks ahead — procedure slots book faster than consultation slots.
- Do you have English-speaking staff?
- Yes — from first inquiry through procedure day and aftercare follow-up.
- How far in advance should I book?
- 2–3 weeks ahead if your travel dates are fixed. Walk-ins occasionally work for consultations, but procedure slots are harder to get same-day. Better to confirm before you book flights.
- What should I do to prepare for MiraDry?
- Shave underarms 1–2 days before, not the morning of. No deodorant or antiperspirant on the day. Loose clothing, easy underarm access. If you take blood thinners or supplements like aspirin or fish oil — ask the clinic about pausing them beforehand.
- How do I get to Yaan Clinic from central Seoul?
- Bongeunsa Station, Line 9, Exit 7 — 5 minutes on foot. From Gangnam Station, taxi is about 10 minutes. From Incheon Airport, AREX to Gimpo then Line 9 direct takes around 60–75 minutes. Kakao T for taxis anywhere in Seoul.
Gangnam Today
Book Your
MiraDry Visit
- Kakao Talk: 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
Lead Physician –
Dr. Wontak Choi
Questions about what to expect at the consultation, or whether your case is straightforward — Dr. Choi handles these directly via the pre-visit WhatsApp inquiry for international patients.
Dr. Wontak Choi
Aesthetic Medicine Specialist
Yaan Skin Clinic, Gangnam
Dr. Choi has been performing MiraDry Fresh at Yaan Clinic since 2019. International patients — particularly those traveling from the US, Japan, and Singapore — make up a regular portion of the clinic’s MiraDry caseload. Pre-visit consultations via WhatsApp, coordinating around travel schedules, and follow-up after patients return home are a standard part of how the clinic operates.
- Certified Key Doctor — Restylane & Radiesse (FDA-approved)
- 14 years specialized experience in aesthetic medicine
- Academic exchange with Dr. Tatjana Pavicic (Germany)
- Regular speaker at international aesthetic medicine symposiums
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MiraDry Fresh in Gangnam –
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English staff · WhatsApp responsive · Bongeunsa Station Exit 7
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