Analysis Report

Daybeau Clinic Yeouido Branch

Representative Director Kwon Oh-min In-depth Analysis

Yeouido Dermatology Director Kwon Oh-min Premium Lifting

Executive Summary

Institution & Location

Daybeau Clinic Yeouido Branch is a dermatology and aesthetic clinic located in Seoul's financial district, Yeouido. It is part of the larger Daybeau network, operating approximately 16 branches nationwide.

Leadership & Experience

The branch is led by Representative Director Kwon Oh-min, a graduate of Hanyang University College of Medicine with prior clinical experience at high-volume aesthetic chains like Abijou and Maypure.

Clinical Focus & Service Model

The clinic specializes in non-surgical anti-aging procedures (lifting), skin boosters, and laser treatments. It employs a "private" service model with single-person treatment rooms.

Market Strategy & Equipment

It targets Yeouido office workers with extended evening/lunch-time hours. The clinic utilizes premium equipment such as Titanium Lifting, Onda, and GentleMax Pro Plus.

Medical Director Profile: Kwon Oh-min (권오민)

Academic Background

  • Medical Degree: Graduated from Hanyang University College of Medicine
  • Training: Completed internship/residency at Hanyang University Hospital

Professional Career History

  • Current: Representative Director, Daybeau Clinic Yeouido Branch
  • Previous: Vice Director, Daybeau Clinic Mapo-Hongdae Branch
  • Previous: Vice Director, Maypure Clinic Yeonsinnae Branch
  • Previous: Vice Director, Abijou Clinic Myeongdong Branch

Academic & Professional Affiliations

  • Regular Member, Korean Academy of Melasma and Aesthetic Laser (대한미용성형레이저의학회)
  • Regular Member, Korean Academy of Clinical Laser (대한임상레이저학회)
  • Member, Korean Academy of Obesity and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (한국피부비만성형학회)
  • Member, Korean Academy of Clinical Aesthetic Medicine (대한임상미용의학회)
  • Member, Korean Academy of Obesity Research (대한비만연구의사회)
  • Member, Korean Academy of Lifting Research (대한리프팅연구회)

Hospital Profile: Daybeau Clinic Yeouido Branch

Location and Infrastructure

  • **Official Name:** Daybeau Clinic - Yeouido Branch (데이뷰의원 - 여의도점)
  • **Address:** 11th Floor, Citi Plaza, 17 Gukjegeumyung-ro 2-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
  • **Accessibility:** Approximately 5 minutes by foot from Yeouido Station (Subway Lines 5 and 9, Exit 3).
  • **Parking:** Mechanical parking within Citi Plaza, 1 hour complimentary for patients.

Operational Hours

  • **Weekdays (Mon-Fri):** 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM
  • **Saturdays:** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • **Sundays/Holidays:** Closed

Schedule tailored for "lunchtime procedures" and "after-work treatments" for office workers.

Interior and Spatial Philosophy

Unlike traditional "factory-type" clinics, Daybeau Yeouido emphasizes privacy with a "Private 1-Person Room" system for skin care and laser treatments.

The interior design is an "urban sanctuary," using restrained color palettes and structural aesthetics to provide a resting space for busy professionals, mitigating psychological fatigue.

Transparency and Safety

The clinic emphasizes the **"Jungkwan-Jungryang" (Genuine Product, Genuine Amount)** principle, promising not to use low-cost recycled tips or dilute drugs. This trust-building strategy includes visual confirmation for opened products.

Clinical Infrastructure and Major Modalities

Lifting and Anti-Aging

  • **Titanium Lifting (Soprano Titanium):** Diode laser (755nm, 810nm, 1064nm) for lifting, tightening, brightening.
  • **Onda Lifting:** Microwave (Coolwaves™) based system for subcutaneous fat and skin tightening.
  • **Thermage FLX:** 4th gen monopolar RF for tightening, using genuine tips.
  • **Ulthera:** Micro-focused ultrasound (MFU) for deep tissue lifting.
  • **Shurink Universe:** 2nd gen Korean HIFU, faster treatment, reduced pain.
  • **Inmode (FX & Forma):** RF device for fat reduction (FX) and collagen stimulation (Forma).

Skin Quality and Laser Systems

  • **Potenza:** Microneedle RF for pores, acne scars, texture; various pumping tips.
  • **GentleMax Pro Plus:** Dual-wavelength (Alexandrite/Nd:YAG) laser for hair removal and pigmentation.
  • **Pico Lasers:** Used for tattoo removal and pigmentation treatment.

Injectables (Petit Procedures)

  • **Botox:** Domestic Korean brands (cost-effective) to imported premium brands (Xeomin, Allergan).
  • **Skin Boosters:** Includes Rejuran Healer, Juvelook (collagen stimulator), and Lilied M.

Pricing Strategy Highlight

Employs a "High-Low" pricing strategy with aggressive "First Visit" and "Kakao Plus Friend" event pricing, alongside standard pricing for premium procedures. Membership and packages encourage retention.

Sample Event Pricing (VAT Exclusive)

Procedure Category Specific Treatment Event Price (Approx.) Note
Lifting Shurink Universe (100 shots) 64,900 KRW 1+1 Event
Inmode FX + Forma 79,000 KRW First visit/Event
Onda Lifting (30kJ) 259,000 KRW
Botox Wrinkle Botox (Korean) ~12,900 - 17,000 KRW Per area
Skin Booster Juvelook Skin (2cc) 139,000 KRW

Reputation and Market Perception

Quantitative Ratings

Gangnam Unni (Aesthetic App):

  • **Rating:** 9.2 / 10
  • **Volume:** Over 1,500 reviews for the branch, 447 specifically for Director Kwon Oh-min.
  • **Significance:** Generally positive, high volume confirms popularity, but 9.2 indicates some mixed feedback compared to top-tier clinics.

Sungyesa (Plastic Surgery Community):

  • **Rating:** 3.9 / 5.0
  • **Volume:** 16 evaluations.
  • **Significance:** Average score from a more critical user base; suggests adequate performance but potential for improvement (e.g., waiting times, consultation depth).

Qualitative Feedback Analysis

Positive Themes

  • **Facilities:** Patients frequently praise the private, single-person rooms for a more luxurious feel.
  • **Pricing:** "First Visit" and event prices are highly competitive for the Yeouido area.
  • **Equipment:** Availability of the latest premium devices (Titanium, Onda) is a significant draw.

Considerations

  • **Waiting Times:** Feedback notes potential waiting times, a common issue in popular, event-driven clinics.
  • **"Factory" Concerns:** Despite marketing as "anti-factory," the high volume and aggressive pricing can lead to perceptions of standardized service over deep personalization for some patients.

Conclusion

Daybeau Clinic Yeouido Branch, under the leadership of Director Kwon Oh-min, represents a modern hybrid model in Korean aesthetic medicine: combining the efficiency and pricing power of a franchise with the facility standards of a private boutique. Director Kwon's background in major high-volume clinics provides the operational expertise necessary to manage the branch's significant patient flow. The clinic's aggressive investment in flagship devices like Titanium and Onda, coupled with a transparent pricing policy, makes it a formidable competitor in the Yeouido market. For potential patients, the clinic offers high value for standardized procedures (laser, botox, lifting). However, as with any high-volume facility, the trade-off may involve waiting times and a fast-paced environment, despite the clinic's efforts to maintain a "private" atmosphere. The discrepancy between app ratings (9.2) and community ratings (3.9) suggests that while the majority of casual users are satisfied, discerning patients with complex needs should manage expectations regarding consultation depth.

Key Strategic Characteristics

  • **Premium Equipment, Reasonable Pricing:** Offers Gangnam-level technology (Titanium, Ulthera) at competitive franchise-level prices.
  • **Private "Urban Sanctuary" Service:** Differentiates through single-person treatment rooms and an interior designed as a calming retreat for professionals.
  • **Transparent "Genuine Product, Genuine Amount" Principle:** Builds trust by guaranteeing genuine products and amounts, addressing patient concerns in the aesthetic market.