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Seoul Children's Dental Center
Yonsei Uline Dental Clinic
Jaseng Hospital of Korean medicine
Lee Moonwon Korean Medicine Clinic
Seoul National University Hospital Gangnam Center
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GANGNAM BRIGHT SMILE EYE CLINIC
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Gangnam joeunnun vision clinic
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Seoul BalGeunSeSang Eye Clinic
Yeson Voice Center
Moaman Hair Clinic
Woomchan Hair Transplant Clinic
Evita Clinic
StanTop Urology & Andrology Clinic
Gangnam Severance Hospital
Samsung Seoul Medical Center
345 Plastic Surgery
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CBK Plastic Surgery
DA Plastic Clinic
Divine Plastic Surgery Clinic
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Apgujeong A+ Dental Hospital
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Kwangdong Hospital
Rodam Korean Medical Clinic Gangnam Main Branch
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Nanoori Hospital
Seoul Wooridul Spine Hospital(Cheongdam)
CHA Gangnam Medical Center, CHA University
Hestia Women’s Clinic
SINSOE WOMEN’S CLINIC
EYEREUM EYE CLINIC
GANGNAM BRIGHT SMILE EYE CLINIC
GANGNAM CENTRAL EYE CLINIC
GS Eye Center
Gangnam Seoul Bright Eye Clinic
Gangnam joeunnun vision clinic
S&B Eye Clinic
Seoul BalGeunSeSang Eye Clinic
Yeson Voice Center
Moaman Hair Clinic
Mopro Clinic
Woomchan Hair Transplant Clinic
Laurel Clinic
NEWHAiR Hair Transplant Center
StanTop Urology & Andrology Clinic
Allheart plastic surgery
April 31 Plastic Surgery Clinic
DA Plastic Clinic
Divine Plastic Surgery Clinic
HUGO plstic surgery
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JK Plastic Surgery Center
JW PLASTIC SURGERY
Tailor plastic surgery
Wooahin Plastic Surgery Clinic
vanny Plastic Surgery Clinic
Cheongdam Oracle Dermatology
DM Dermatologic Clinic
EU Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
S-PLANT Dental Hospital
Yonsei Uline Dental Clinic
Seoul National University Hospital Gangnam Center
Seoul Wooridul Spine Hospital(Cheongdam)
Hestia Women’s Clinic
1st Eye Clinic
EYEREUM EYE CLINIC
GS Eye Center
Yeson Voice Center
Evita Clinic
NEWHAiR Hair Transplant Center
StanTop Urology & Andrology Clinic
Allheart plastic surgery
Divine Plastic Surgery Clinic
HUGO plstic surgery
INIQUE PLASTIC SURGERY
JW PLASTIC SURGERY
Wooahin Plastic Surgery Clinic
CLEAN TATTOO CLINIC
Cheongdam Oracle Dermatology
DM Dermatologic Clinic
Kwangdong Hospital
1st Eye Clinic
GS Eye Center
DEESSE PLASTIC SURGERY
Cheongdam Oracle Dermatology
CBK Plastic Surgery
DA Plastic Clinic
DEESSE PLASTIC SURGERY
Divine Plastic Surgery Clinic
Dream Plastic Surgery Clinic
Tailor plastic surgery
Wooahin Plastic Surgery Clinic
Cheongdam Oaro Dermatology
Cheongdam Oracle Dermatology
MODS CLINIC
min&min clinic
EU Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Daeat Korean Medicine Clinic
Yeson Voice Center
Woomchan Hair Transplant Clinic
DA Plastic Clinic
DEESSE PLASTIC SURGERY
Divine Plastic Surgery Clinic
INIQUE PLASTIC SURGERY
Mood On Plastic Surgery Clinic
Ruby Plastic Surgery
Wooahin Plastic Surgery Clinic
Woori Plastic Surgery
Cheongdam Oracle Dermatology
DM Dermatologic Clinic
Dr.jin’s clinic
MODS CLINIC
Daeat Korean Medicine Clinic
SINSOE WOMEN’S CLINIC
GANGNAM BRIGHT SMILE EYE CLINIC
S&B Eye Clinic
Seoul BalGeunSeSang Eye Clinic
Mopro Clinic
NEWHAiR Hair Transplant Center
StanTop Urology & Andrology Clinic
DA Plastic Clinic
INIQUE PLASTIC SURGERY
Wooahin Plastic Surgery Clinic
Cheongdam Oracle Dermatology
Gangnam Seoul Bright Eye Clinic
Seoul BalGeunSeSang Eye Clinic
ATOP PLASTIC SURGERY
DA Plastic Clinic
HERSHE Plastic Surgery Korea
JK Plastic Surgery Center
Mood On Plastic Surgery Clinic
Private Plastic Surgery
Ruby Plastic Surgery
Wink Plastic Surgery
Woori Plastic Surgery
Cheongdam Oracle Dermatology
DM Dermatologic Clinic
Dr.jin’s clinic
Apgujeong A+ Dental Hospital
EU Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
S-PLANT Dental Hospital
Yonsei Uline Dental Clinic
IMC GANGNAM CLINIC
Gangnam JS Hospital
Medrex Hospital
Seoul Wooridul Spine Hospital(Cheongdam)
RIZ Laser Rejuvenation Center
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GANGNAM BRIGHT SMILE EYE CLINIC
S&B Eye Clinic
Seoul BalGeunSeSang Eye Clinic
Moaman Hair Clinic
Mopro Clinic
Woomchan Hair Transplant Clinic
Evita Clinic
StanTop Urology & Andrology Clinic
ATOP PLASTIC SURGERY
Allheart plastic surgery
Apgujeong Seoul Plastic Surgery
DA Plastic Clinic
DEESSE PLASTIC SURGERY
Divine Plastic Surgery Clinic
Glovi Plastic Surgery
INIQUE PLASTIC SURGERY
Luarc Plastic Surgery
Ruby Plastic Surgery
Wooahin Plastic Surgery Clinic
CNP Clinic Apgujeong
Cheongdam Oracle Dermatology
Dogokyangjae Cha & Park Dermatology
Apgujeong A+ Dental Hospital
Lee Moonwon Korean Medicine Clinic
Rebom Hospital
Medrex Hospital
1st Eye Clinic
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GS Eye Center
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※ The free consultation service is a service that provides general information about Gangnam medical tourism. Gangnam-gu Office does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided by medical institutions,
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Non-Incisional Philtrum Reduction Procedure - HUGO
Even a few millimeters of increased philtrum length (between the nose and upper lip) can make the midface appear longer and create an aged impression.
The non-incisional philtrum reduction is a premium minimally invasive procedure that corrects philtrum length using medical-grade threads without skin incision.

Procedure Details

Procedure Principle
Thread insertion through micro needle entry below the nose lifting and fixation of the philtrum upward

Correction Range
Approximately 34 mm (precisely adjusted to individual facial proportions)

Target Ratio
Achieving the golden facial proportion of upper : mid : lower face = 1 : 1 : 0.8

Procedure Time
Approximately 3060 minutes

Recovery Period
Mild upper lip swelling immediately after procedure, return to daily life within 37 days

Scarring
Almost invisible from the front (micro pathway inside columella)

Non-Incisional vs Incisional Comparison

Category
Non-Incisional
Incisional

Scar
None
Possible incision scar under nose

Recovery
37 days
24 weeks

Swelling / Bleeding
Minimal
Relatively more

Duration
Long-lasting
Semi-permanent

Medical Tourism Suitability
Very High
Long stay required

Expected Effects

Enhanced youthful appearance
Natural lip flip effect
More defined side profile
Softer smile with ideal tooth exposure

Recommended For

Long midface
Thin upper lip due to elongated philtrum
Drooping mouth corners
Longer philtrum after orthodontics
Limited improvement with lip filler

Hugo Plastic Surgery Differentiation

This is not simply placing threads. Results vary depending on anatomical understanding and clinical experience.

Anatomical Expertise

Board-certified plastic surgeon with deep anatomical understanding of facial structures

Precision Aesthetics

Precise aesthetic balance calibrated within 1 mm for natural, harmonious results

Proprietary Technique

Hugos own specialized instruments and technique developed through extensive clinical experience

Philtrum reduction surgery is not simply about shortening the length. It is a process of designing the volume of the lips, the angle of the smile, and the overall three-dimensional balance of the face. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, I stake my professional pride on delivering the safest and most beautiful transformation.
Director Yang Seong-hyuk, Hugo Plastic Surgery

Health Checkups: Not Just a 'Routine Event' but a Process of Protecting Quality of Life
For most people, health checkups are still close to annual events received at designated times.
When employed, they receive company-designated checkups, and after retirement, they visit hospitals at their familys recommendation, but many dont deeply consider which tests they actually need.

However, experts who have been in charge of health checkups in medical settings for a long time say that health disparities widen more significantly from lifestyle habits and preventive care than from simple economic conditions. Even within the same age group, health status varies greatly depending on regular maintenance, and this becomes a key factor determining quality of life in old age.

The purpose of health checkups is not simply to find diseases.
Its a test that checks current health status, identifies potential future risk factors in advance, and establishes directions for prevention and management. For this reason, recent medical guidelines emphasize the need for comprehensive evaluation that considers not only individual diseases but also the patients overall condition, lifestyle, and activity level, rather than simple one-time screening.

The Need for Repeated Checkups and Long-term Observation

Not everyone needs repeated screening. In effective screening, there are cases where screening is not repeated for a certain period depending on the individuals overall condition, or maintenance management is sufficient without additional testing even if abnormalities are found.
For this reason, in medical settings, the perspective has changed from merely detecting abnormalities through checkups to viewing them as an evolving process.
This means that as conditions change, the environment changes, and health status varies, continuous observation is needed along with changes.
For example, when inspecting the same area at a young age with low risk, observing in middle age as risk increases, and carefully examining in later years when changes accelerate, shifting inspection targets to cardiovascular, cognitive function, etc., can be an alternative. This approach helps avoid unnecessary duplicate examinations while understanding the long-term health management flow.

Function-Centered Health Management Becoming Important in an Aging Society
For the elderly, maintaining current physical and cognitive function is more important than simply having or not having diseases.
Especially in situations where memory decline or cognitive function changes are concerning, functional assessment and lifestyle management have core meaning rather than simple test results.
Recently, a prevention-centered management approach that examines muscle mass, bone density, brain function, etc. together, evaluates the possibility of maintaining function in the future, and checks overall daily life including exercise, eating habits, sleep, and stress management is receiving attention. This represents a shift in awareness that diseases like dementia should not be treated as treatment targets but rather delayed as much as possible and establishing empathy treatment as four core values, the Global Checkup Center operates a customized checkup method that adjusts checkup items by comprehensively considering individual age, health history, and lifestyle habits.
Rather than repeating the same tests every year, the characteristic is to check physical functions step by step from a mid-to-long-term perspective and provide sufficient explanation of checkup results together with future management directions. This can be said to be an attempt to continue health checkups not as one-time tests but as a continuous health management process.

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