The hydraFacial is a perfect example of “you get what you pay for.” With the same 3ml volume of solution, the results differ significantly between machine-assisted and hand-administered treatments—you could almost consider them two completely different procedures.
Among all the hydraFacials I’ve tried in Seoul over the past two years, Lijin Clinic’s hand-administered service is definitely my top pick. The problem is—it’s so popular that it’s even harder to get a spot because everyone knows about it. Today, I’m sharing the complete reservation guide to help you secure a place with the director himself.
🏥 Quick Overview of Lijin Clinic Mingdong
📍 Clinic Information
Lijin Clinic is located in Myeongdong, Jung-gu, Seoul. It is a medium-sized dermatology clinic that specializes in hand-administered injections as its core technique.
- Address: Myeongdong, Jung-gu, Seoul (exact address provided after reservation)
- Transportation: Exit 8 of Myeongdong Station on Line 4, about 5 minutes on foot
- Opening Hours: 10:00~19:00 (Monday to Saturday), closed on Sundays
- Director: Director Lijin
- Featured Services：Hand-administered hydraFacial, Rejuvage, PDRN, customized injectable beauty treatments
⭐ Why Is Lijin’s Hand-administered HydraFacial So Popular?
There are three main reasons:
- Directly performed by the director—no nurses or assistants involved; this is very rare in Myeongdong.
- Zero-leakage technology, ensuring nearly 100% efficiency in drug delivery.
- Limited capacity—only a fixed number of appointments are available each day to guarantee individual attention.
So now you understand why it’s so competitive to get a spot, right? Only a certain number of appointments are available per day, and waiting a week might mean you have to wait until next month.
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📲 How to Reserve at Lijin Clinic Mingdong
💬 Method 1: Official KakaoTalk Account (Highly Recommended ⭐⭐⭐)
Lijin has an official customer service account on KakaoTalk, and responses are usually very quick (within 1 hour on weekdays).
Reservation Steps:
- Open KakaoTalk and search for “리진피부과” or “Lijin dermatology”.
- Send a message: “Reservation + Name + Hand-administered Hydrating Treatment + Desired Date”.
- The customer service will reply with available appointment times (usually 2–3 options).
- After confirmation, you will receive a formal reservation notice.
💡 Sample Message Template:
Hello, I would like to make a reservation. My name is [Your Name], I would like the hand-administered hydraFacial treatment on [Date], and my contact information is [Phone Number].
(Translation: Hello, I would like to reserve a spot. My name is XXX, I would like the hand-administered hydraFacial treatment on XXX, and my contact information is XXX.)
🌐 Method 2: Online Reservation via Website
Lijin’s website offers a Traditional Chinese language interface, which is very convenient for Taiwanese visitors:
- Go to the homepage → click “Reservation”.
- Select “Chinese (Traditional)” as the language.
- Fill in your name, phone number, email address, desired treatment, and date.
- Submit the form and wait for confirmation (usually within the same day).
📞 Method 3: Telephone Reservation
- Telephone number: (Provided after reservation)
- Operating Hours: 09:00~18:00 (Korean time)
- Language: Mainly Korean, but basic English is also available.
⚠️ If your Korean is limited, it may be more difficult to communicate by phone. It is recommended to make reservations via text message.
⏰ Best Time to Schedule an Appointment
📅 When is the best time to book?
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Based on my experience, here is the difficulty ranking of booking at Lijin Clinic:
| Time Period | Difficulty | Recommended Advance Time |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday morning 10:00~12:00 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Extremely difficult | 3–4 weeks |
| Saturday afternoon 14:00~17:00 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Difficult | 2–3 weeks |
| Weekday evening 17:00~19:00 | ⭐⭐⭐ Moderate | 1–2 weeks |
| Weekday daytime (Tuesday to Thursday) | ⭐⭐ Relatively easy | 3–5 days |
| Monday throughout the day | ⭐ easiest | 1–3 days |
🔥 Tips for Getting an Appointment
- Every first morning at 10 o’clock: Lijin usually opens new appointment slots for the following month at this time, so this is the best time to try.
- Available Spot Reservations: If someone cancels their appointment, a spot may become available. You can ask the customer service to add you to the waitlist.
- Less Busy Times
- Combined Treatments: Booking multiple treatments at once (such as hydraFacial + Rejuvage) may sometimes secure you a better appointment time.
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📋 Complete Process for First-time Visitors
🎫 Step 1: Check-in (5 minutes)
When you arrive at Lijin Clinic, present your passport at the front desk. If it’s your first visit, you will need to fill out a basic questionnaire regarding your allergy history, previous treatments, and current skincare products. The staff at the front desk can speak some basic Chinese or use translation apps, so don’t worry.
💉 Step 2: Quick Consultation with the Director (10–15 minutes)
Even for a simple hydraFacial treatment, Director Lijin will first examine your skin. He will determine:
- Which type of hydraFacial formula is suitable for your skin (moisturizing, whitening, repairing, anti-aging).
- If there are any inflamed or sensitive areas that should be avoided.
- The appropriate dosage for your skin.
When I first visited, he observed my skin and said, “Your T-zone is oily, while your cheeks are dry. I recommend using a zoned formula—cooling formula for the T-zone and moisturizing formula for the cheeks.” Such personalized attention really makes a difference.
✋ Step 3: Hand-administered Hydrating Treatment (30–45 minutes)
Now comes the main part. Here’s how Director Lijin performs the treatment:
- Makeup Removal and Cleansing — Using their medical-grade cleansing products.
- Anesthesia Application — Lasts for 25–30 minutes.
- Disinfection — Thorough disinfection of the entire face with iodine.
- Hand-administered Injection — Director Lijin personally performs the injections.
- Recovery Mask — A cold compress mask is applied for 15 minutes at the end.
Regarding the pain level—honestly, Director Lijin’s technique is one of the gentlest I’ve experienced. He injects very quickly, which reduces the discomfort, and he applies the medication slowly and evenly to avoid swelling. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate it at around 3–4—definitely acceptable.
✨ Step 4: Post-treatment Instructions
After the treatment, a nurse will provide you with a written guide containing important aftercare instructions, including:
- Do not wash your face on the same day; just gently pat it with mineral water.
- Avoid makeup for 24 hours.
- Apply sunscreen strictly for one week.
- Abstain from saunas, exercise, and alcohol for three days.
- Come back for a free follow-up appointment one week later (this is very important!
💰 Price Reference for Lijin Clinic’s Hand-administered Hydrating Treatment
| Treatment | Korean Won | Approximate Taiwan Dollar | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand-administered Hydrating Treatment (3ml Basic) | 120,000–180,000 KRW | 3,240–4,860 TWD | Performed by the director personally |
| Hand-administered Hydrating Treatment (3ml Advanced: PDRN/Exosomes) | 200,000–280,000 KRW | 5,400–7,560 TWD | Enhanced effectiveness |
| Hand-administered Hydrating Treatment (5ml Large Volume) | 220,000–320,000 KRW | 5,940–8,640 TWD | Perfect for dry skin |
| Rejuvage Hand-administered Treatment (Full Face) | 250,000–350,000 KRW | 6,750–9,450 TWD | Anti-aging and regeneration |
| PDRN Hand-administered Treatment | 150,000–220,000 KRW | 4,050–5,940 TWD | Restores the skin barrier |
| HydraFacial + Rejuvage Combination | 350,000–500,000 KRW | 9,450–13,500 TWD | Most popular package |
| HydraFacial Package (3 sessions + 1 free session) | 450,000–650,000 KRW | 12,150–17,550 TWD | Best value |
⚠️ Prices are subject to the consultation at the clinic. 1 Korean Won ≈ 0.027 Taiwan Dollar
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⭐ Summary of Reserving at Lijin Clinic
✅ Reasons Why We Recommend It
- True hand-administered treatment — The director personally performs the injections; no assistants are used.
- Zoned formulation for optimal results — Different areas of the face receive tailored treatments.
- Minimal pain, zero leakage, fast recovery.
- Transparent reservation system — No hidden fees.
- Free follow-up appointment one week later — Demonstrates their commitment to customer care.
📝 Reservation Checklist
- ✅ Reserve in advance through KakaoTalk or the website (at least 3 weeks in advance on Saturdays!).
- ✅ Bring your passport and contact information.
- ✅ List all the skincare products you are currently using.
- ✅ Arrive 10 minutes early.
- ✅ Come without makeup on the day of the appointment for a more accurate assessment.
Lijin Clinic’s hand-administered hydraFacial treatment is truly worth waiting for. If you want to experience results that look natural yet noticeable, don’t hesitate to make an appointment!
📲 How to Make an Appointment
💬 Method 1: WeChat Consultation
Scan the QR code to add us on WeChat: s-sourire and we will answer all your questions one by one.
📱 Method 2: BeautsGO App
Download the BeautsGO App and search for the clinic’s name to make an online reservation.
