Analysis Report

Plus Minus Korean Medicine Clinic

In-Depth Analysis of Representative Director Kim Jang-seon

Korean Medicine Beauty Diet & Wellness Facial Correction

Key Summary

Institution Overview

Plus Minus Korean Medicine Clinic is located near Express Bus Terminal Station in Seocho-gu, Seoul. It specializes in Korean medicine diet, facial asymmetry correction, and Korean medicine plastic surgery (thread embedding), embodying the philosophy of 'Adding health (Plus) and subtracting excess fat and waste (Minus)'.

Representative Director

Representative Director Kim Jang-seon, a Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine graduate, has a rich background including '3-Kwae Kyung Hee' and 'Kyung Hee Do-Dream Korean Medicine Clinic'. He is an expert in cosmetic Korean medicine, serving as the President of the Society of Korean Medicine Natural Plastic Surgery.

Major Procedures

Key procedures include the diet herbal medicine series 'Haenggamtang', 'Haenggamhwan', and 'Haenggam Capsule', alongside facial asymmetry correction and thread lifting (nasolabial folds, V-line). Diet programs are designed to improve constitution and boost metabolic rates.

Reputation & Characteristics

The clinic boasts high ratings and reviews on beauty apps (Gangnam Unni, Yeoshin Ticket) and won the 2025 Consumer Chosen Best Brand Award. However, internal corporate review sites (Job Planet) show negative feedback on organizational culture, revealing a gap between external image and internal satisfaction.

Representative Director Kim Jang-seon

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In-depth Profile

Education & Background

  • Graduated from the College of Korean Medicine at Kyung Hee University.
  • Obtained a Master's degree and pursued a Doctoral course at the same graduate school.
  • Active in academic and autonomous activities during undergraduate years (President of Nokwonhoe, General Affairs Manager of Herbology Society).

Major Career & Activities

  • Served as Head of the Korean Medicine Treatment Department at Yeongju City Health Center.
  • Representative Director of '3-Kwae Kyung Hee Korean Medicine Clinic' (obesity, growth, Chuna).
  • Co-Representative Director of 'Kyung Hee Do-Dream Korean Medicine Clinic' in Seoul.
  • Currently Representative Director of Plus Minus Korean Medicine Clinic, focusing on diet and plastic surgery.

Academic Activities & Expertise

  • President of the Society of Korean Medicine Natural Plastic Surgery, contributing to academic system establishment.
  • Regular member of Structural Medicine Research Society, Association of Korean Medicine Sports, and others.
  • Research conducted on Sasang Constitution, medicinal herb efficacy (Guava leaf extract), and heart rate variability.

Hospital Information & Philosophy

Location & Operations

Plus Minus Korean Medicine Clinic is located at Room 302, Woojin Building, 306 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul (Jamwon-dong), strategically near Express Bus Terminal Station, ensuring excellent accessibility. Established around 2014, it boasts over 12 years of experience focusing on diet and body shape management.

Updated Treatment Hours (As of Oct 1, 2025):

  • Mon, Wed, Fri: 10:30 AM ~ 8:00 PM
  • Tue, Thu: 10:30 AM ~ 7:00 PM
  • Sat, Sun, Holidays: Closed
  • Specialized facial asymmetry treatment available on Thursday afternoons.

Medical Philosophy & Brand Meaning

The clinic's name 'Plus Minus' encapsulates its dual approach to patient health and beauty, reflecting a holistic treatment philosophy.

Plus: Adding Health & Confidence

Adding health, immunity, beauty, confidence, etc.

Minus: Removing Excess & Discomfort

Removing body fat, waste, pain, complexes, etc.

This philosophy underlines a commitment to sustainable health beyond mere weight loss. The clinic was recognized for its brand value, winning the 'Consumer Chosen Best Brand Award' organized by Forbes Korea in 2025.

Major Treatment Programs & Procedures

Plus Minus Korean Medicine Clinic's treatments are fundamentally divided into two axes: Korean Medicine Diet and Korean Medicine Plastic Surgery/Correction.

1. Korean Medicine Diet Program

The diet program emphasizes patient convenience and effectiveness through diversified formulations and step-by-step prescriptions.

  • Haenggamtang (Liquid Form)

    Personalized liquid medicine increasing metabolic rate, breaking down body fat, and suppressing appetite. Aims for 'obesity constitution improvement'.

  • Haenggamhwan (Pill Form)

    Pill-type preparation addressing the bitter taste and portability issues of liquid medicine. High-concentration freeze-drying ensures efficacy; offers appetite suppression, satiety, and edema relief.

  • Haenggam Capsule

    Capsule form developed for patients sensitive to the smell or taste of herbal medicine.

  • Habitang

    Specialized liquid medicine for lower body obesity (Habi), focusing on improving lower body circulation and relieving edema.

  • Wild Ginseng Obesity Pharmacopuncture

    A pharmacopuncture procedure formulated with ingredients such as wild ginseng, musk, and bear gallbladder to help break down fat in local areas.

2. Korean Medicine Plastic Surgery & Facial Correction

Emphasizes non-surgical therapies, improving facial contours using acupuncture and thread embedding (melting threads).

  • Thread Lifting

    Insertion of melting threads (PDO, etc.) into dermal/muscular layers for lifting effects and collagen production. Includes 'Nasolabial Eraser Thread' and 'Real V-Line Thread'.

  • Facial Asymmetry Correction

    Treatment that corrects facial asymmetry by realigning the balance of the temporomandibular joint and cervical vertebrae. It focuses on solving structural problems rather than just cosmetic purposes.

  • Other Procedures

    Operates forehead volume, nose plastic surgery (Korean medicine), female hair loss treatment, and post-surgery swelling management programs.

Reputation and Market Reaction

Positive Evaluation

  • High Accessibility and Awareness: Boasts high ratings (e.g., 9.0/10) and hundreds of reviews on major beauty medical platforms such as Gangnam Unni and Yeoshin Ticket, indicating strong public recognition.
  • Diet Effect: Numerous reviews report successful weight loss cases after taking Haenggamhwan and Haenggamtang. In particular, satisfaction with appetite suppression effects and convenience of intake (pill/capsule) is high.
  • Systematic Branding: The intuitive naming 'Haenggam (Happy Weight Loss)' and the diverse formulation lineup act as elements that clearly convey the brand identity to consumers.
  • External Awards and Certification: By winning the grand prize at the '2025 Consumer Chosen Best Brand Award' organized by Forbes Korea, it proved its brand power in the field of diet and body shape management.

Negative Evaluation & Concerns

  • Dissatisfaction with Treatment System: Some patients expressed regret over consultation proceeded mainly by consultation managers, short treatment times with doctors, and mechanical treatment attitudes. This aligns with criticism of the 'factory-type' system often seen in large-scale beauty hospitals.
  • Side Effects and Refund Disputes: There are cases complaining of typical sympathetic hyperactivity symptoms such as hand tremors, insomnia, and palpitations after taking diet herbal medicine, and some conflict cases exist in the refund process resulting from this. While this may be a difference in reaction according to individual constitution, it suggests the importance of prior notice and follow-up management.
  • Internal Employee Satisfaction: The rating on the corporate review site Job Planet is very low at 1.5 points (out of 5). Former and current employees left critical opinions regarding lack of system, excessive work intensity, and incentive-centered operation methods.

Comprehensive Analysis & Conclusion

Plus Minus Korean Medicine Clinic is a case of successfully commercializing traditional Korean medicine treatments to fit modern beauty and diet trends under the leadership of Representative Director Kim Jang-seon.

Expertise

Director Kim Jang-seon secures expertise in the cosmetic Korean medicine field based on clinical experience accumulated since his days at 3-Kwae Kyung Hee Korean Medicine Clinic, serving as the President of the Society of Korean Medicine Natural Plastic Surgery.

Marketability

The diet program represented by the 'Haenggam' series identifies consumer needs (convenience, effectiveness) accurately, showing a high market share.

Operational Risk

Unlike high external awareness, low internal employee satisfaction and the existence of consumer complaints about some 'factory-type' treatments are judged to be areas needing improvement for long-term brand reliability management.

In conclusion, Plus Minus Korean Medicine Clinic can be defined as a "modern and popularized Korean medicine beauty/diet medical institution."

While it is an attractive option for patients in terms of accessibility and program diversity, thorough prior consultation and verification are recommended in terms of the depth of personalized treatment or follow-up management.