N°01 · SAFETY
Safety comes first.
Safety is the first thing I think about. After that, a natural look: never overdone, and still you.
Mission
To care for your skin safely, honestly, and never more than it needs.
Physician (M.D.) — Aesthetic Skin Care
DR. KEVIN
Safety comes first.
If you don't need it, I won't recommend it.
Safely, never overdone.
The way I care
Philosophy
N°02 · ONLY WHAT YOU NEED
If you don't need it, I won't recommend it.
I don't recommend treatments you don't need. If something isn't necessary, I believe it's better left undone.
N°03 · SIDE BY SIDE
Toward the same goal, side by side.
I hope our time together feels less like an appointment and more like two people walking toward the same goal. That's the kind of doctor I want to be.
N°04 · IN THE ROOM
- Every consultation is with both a coordinator and the doctor.
- If you don't need it, I'll tell you honestly.
- I aim for a natural look, not an overdone one.
N°05 · CAREER
- M.D., College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea
- Full Member, Korean Association of Aesthetic Surgery Physicians
- Full Member, Korean Society of Obesity and Aesthetics
- Full Member, Korean Society of Sports Medicine
- Member, Korean Association of Aesthetic Physicians
This week
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THIS MONTH IN SEOUL · OCTOBER
The air starts to dry out. Moisturize before your skin feels tight.
Weekly This week's note · WEEK 44
How much sunscreen should I use on my face?
About 1 g for the whole face, roughly two finger-lengths. When you are outdoors for a long time, reapply about every two hours.
References · Isedeh et al., Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed 2013 ↗Next note in 6 days
Written and reviewed by Dr. Kevin Kim, M.D.
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All skin notes (12)
- How much sunscreen should I use on my face?
- About 1 g for the whole face, roughly two finger-lengths. When you are outdoors for a long time, reapply about every two hours.
- Do I need a treatment for every skin concern?
- Not always. Many concerns improve with steady sun protection and moisturizing. If a treatment would genuinely help, I will explain why.
- Can I travel by plane right after a treatment?
- It depends on the treatment. Some leave redness or swelling for a few days, so tell us about any upcoming travel or events at the consultation and we will plan around them.
- Should I use retinol in the morning or at night?
- At night. Retinol can make skin more sensitive to sunlight, so use it in the evening and wear sunscreen during the day.
- Why does my skin feel tight after washing?
- Usually the cleanser is too strong or the water too hot. Use lukewarm water and a gentle cleanser, and moisturize within a few minutes.
- Do I need sunscreen on cloudy days or indoors?
- On cloudy days, yes: UVA passes through clouds. Indoors, it helps if you sit near a window for long hours.
- How often should I exfoliate?
- For most skin, once or twice a week is enough. If it stings or turns red, stop and give your skin a break.
- Can I use vitamin C and retinol together?
- A simple way is vitamin C in the morning and retinol at night. Splitting them makes irritation less likely.
- Can pores be made permanently smaller?
- Pore size is largely set by genes and oil. Sunscreen, oil control and some treatments can make them look smaller, but not disappear.
- Does oily skin still need moisturizer?
- Yes. A light gel or lotion is enough. Skin that lacks water can look shinier, not less.
- How long before a new skincare routine shows results?
- Give it about one to three months. The skin renews itself slowly, so changing products every week makes it hard to tell what works.
- What should I avoid right after a treatment?
- It depends on the treatment, so follow the instructions you are given. Often that means no rubbing, sauna or heavy exercise on the same day.
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