Executive Summary
Institutional Character
You & I Clinic Busan Branch is a **network-type large clinic**, strong in **"cost-effective" procedures** with popular and accessible price points rather than high-priced premium procedures. Consumer perception of it being a "factory-type dermatology clinic" also implies high turnover and standardized systems.
Leadership
Representative Director Hong Dong-min is the lead medical staff, identified as a **General Practitioner** rather than a Board Certified Dermatologist. He focuses on non-surgical aesthetic procedures like lifting, Botox, and fillers.
Clinical Competence
The clinic possesses numerous latest lifting devices such as Ulthera, Thermage FLX, Inmode, and Oligio. Main treatments include complex procedures using these, pigmentation treatment, and hair removal.
Reputation Analysis
Highly rated for price competitiveness and convenience (night/weekend clinics). Areas for improvement include waiting times, consultation processes centered on managers, and insufficient post-procedure care.
“ Representative Director Hong Dong-min ”
Profile & Expertise
Name: Hong Dong-min
Position: Representative Director, You & I Clinic Busan Branch
Practice Areas: Dermatology treatments (Pigmentation, Lifting, Acne, Botox, Filler, Hair Removal, etc.)
"Emphasizes 1:1 design procedures and customized approaches, for example, utilizing two modes during Inmode lifting."
Specialist Verification & Background
Identified as a General Practitioner, not a Board Certified Dermatologist. This is consistent with Korean medical law which mandates specific clinic notations for non-specialists.
Detailed information regarding specific medical school, training hospital, or past employment history is **not publicly confirmed** in the provided text data.
Large network hospitals often emphasize procedure experience and brand systems over individual academic backgrounds of medical staff.
External activities include promoting customized procedures through hospital promotional videos and columns.
Hospital Information
Location & Accessibility
- Name: You & I Clinic Busan Branch
- Address: 4th & 5th Floor, Pagoda Academy Main Building, 677 Jungang-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan
- Contact: 051-715-6025
- Strategically located near Seomyeon Station, the busiest area in Busan, offering excellent accessibility via public transport.
- Parking support available for private car users: **MMM Medical Center Parking Lot (up to 30 minutes support)** or **Hwangje Parking Lot (up to 1 hour support)**. (Note: Parking information varies by source, confirmation is required before visiting.)
Operational Policy & Philosophy
- Weekdays (Mon~Fri): 10:00 ~ 20:00 (Night clinic available)
- Weekends (Sat/Sun): 10:00 ~ 16:00
- Medical treatment continues without a separate lunch break, targeting a customer base for whom time utilization is important.
- **Brand Philosophy:** "Constantly researching beauty and promising honesty," emphasizing "transparency" and "authenticity" by promoting the principle of using genuine products and correct quantities.
- **Facility Features:** Operates on a large scale, utilizing two floors (4th and 5th), equipped with waiting rooms, consultation rooms, procedure rooms, and powder rooms.
Major Procedures & Equipment
You & I Clinic Busan Branch possesses various laser and lifting equipment reflecting the latest trends, focusing on 'cost-effective' and 'package' procedures.
Lifting & Anti-aging
This is the most focused area, with a wide lineup from high-priced original equipment to domestic budget-friendly options.
- Ultrasound (HIFU) Lifting: Ultherapy Prime (2 units), Shurink Universe (3 units), LinearZ (2 units)
- Radio Frequency (RF) Lifting: Thermage FLX, Oligio, Inmode (2 units), Volnewmer (2 units), Potenza (3 units including diamond lifting tips)
- Others: ONDA lifting (2 units), 3DEEP PRO to widen options according to patient skin types.
Pigmentation & Skin Rejuvenation
Targeting various skin concerns with advanced laser and injection treatments.
- Laser Toning: Picosure Pro, PicoPlus, Clarity 2, Clarity Pro (for melasma, blemishes, and tattoo removal).
- Acne Treatment: Utilizes Neobeam (sebaceous gland destruction), Aqua Peel, LDM (ultrasound management).
- Skin Boosters: Induces skin regeneration through injection procedures such as Rejuran Healer, Juvelook, Juvelook Volume, Water Shine Injection, and Exosomes.
Petit Procedures & Hair Removal
Accessible solutions for common aesthetic needs at competitive prices.
- Botox/Filler: Stocks domestic and imported products (Xeomin, Allergan, etc.), provides square jaw, wrinkle, and body Botox at low prices.
- Hair Removal: Uses non-contact air-shot hair removal lasers such as Apogee Plus and Clarity Pro to provide hygienic and less painful procedures.
Pricing Policy & Events
You & I Clinic Busan Branch actively utilizes 'Experience Price' events and 'Package' discounts to lower entry barriers. Examples include Shurink Universe approx. 27,000 KRW, Laser Toning approx. 4,900~9,000 KRW, Botox approx. 9,900 KRW. They adopt a fixed price system to gain consumer trust by transparently disclosing prices through the homepage and beauty apps.
Reputation & Characteristics Analysis
The hospital's reputation was analyzed by synthesizing review data from various aesthetic medical platforms (Gangnam Unni, Yeoshin Ticket, Sungyesa, Modoodoc, etc.).
Positive Evaluations (Pros)
- Price Competitiveness: Low procedure costs compared to other hospitals and various events are cited as the biggest advantages.
- Accessibility and Convenience: The location at Seomyeon Station and the weekday night/weekend clinic system are highly rated by office workers.
- Facilities and Equipment: Reviews state they possess many of the latest devices and the hospital interior is clean.
- Efficiency: For customers who prefer fast procedure progress, the speed of the procedure itself acts as an advantage, even if waiting times are long.
Negative Evaluations & Improvements (Cons)
- Limitations of Factory-type System: Feedback exists such as "Long waiting time after Mark-Vu shooting" and "Doctor performs the procedure mechanically and leaves immediately." This appears to be a structural issue of large hospitals that must handle many patients.
- Lack of Consultation Expertise: Consultations are led by consultation managers (coordinators) rather than doctors, and there are criticisms regarding excessive recommendations for procedures or inducing package payments.
- Insufficient Post-Procedure Care: Specific complaints are confirmed regarding the omission or insufficiency of soothing care such as ice packs (cooling) immediately after procedures.
- Waiting Time: Even with reservations, waiting times frequently occur upon visiting.
Overall Ratings
Gangnam Unni: With over 1,065 reviews, it maintains a rating level of **8.5~8.6/10**. This is generally high satisfaction, but some dissatisfaction cases seem to have slightly lowered the score.
Director Hong Dong-min Personal Rating (on Gangnam Unni): **8.8/10** (277 reviews), slightly higher than the overall hospital rating, suggesting that satisfaction with the procedure itself is not bad.
Conclusion & Suggestions
**You & I Clinic Busan Branch** is a large network clinic led by **Representative Director Hong Dong-min**, establishing a strong position in the Busan aesthetic medical market with weapons of **'reasonable prices'**, **'latest equipment'**, and **'high accessibility'**.
This hospital is suitable for **consumers who want standardized procedures using verified equipment at reasonable costs** rather than in-depth medical treatment by a Board Certified Dermatologist. It shows strength especially in areas where procedure protocols are standardized, such as lifting, hair removal, and Botox.
However, the short treatment time due to the **'factory-type' operational method**, the process led by consultation managers, and the lack of post-procedure care are factors that must be considered before visiting. Therefore, rather than for patients aiming for delicate and personalized treatment or treatment of intractable skin diseases, it is judged to be a medical institution suitable for **smart consumers who want procedures for periodic maintenance**.