Analysis Report

Momo Clinic Daegu Branch

Representative Director Kang Dong-woo In-depth Analysis

Hair Transplant Specialist Daegu Hair Clinic Golden Time System

Executive Summary

Medical Staff Expertise

Representative Director Kang Dong-woo is a former director of Mojelim Plastic Surgery, one of the largest hair transplant hospitals in Korea, with abundant clinical experience (over 10 million accumulated transplanted hairs) and an academic background.

Technical Differentiators

Momo Clinic Daegu Branch introduces the 'Golden Time' concept, emphasizing a system that completes transplantation within 1 hour after follicle harvesting to maximize survival rate. They also utilize 'Micro-cut' non-incisional technology and self-developed hair transplanters.

Reputation & Characteristics

Patients show high satisfaction with Director Kang's 'Sense of Design', and meticulousness and kindness during consultation are major advantages. They market providing Gangnam-level medical services in Daegu.

Cost Structure

The price range is approximately 6.6 million KRW and 13.2 million KRW based on 3,000 hairs, depending on incisional or non-incisional method, but volatility exists depending on promotions and patient condition.

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In-Depth Analysis of Representative Director Kang Dong-woo

Education and Major Career

Representative Director Kang Dong-woo is evaluated as a medical professional who has followed the orthodox elite course in the field of hair transplantation. The most notable point in his career is his work history at large specialized hair transplant hospitals.

  • Education: Graduated from Hallym University College of Medicine.
  • Major Career:
    • Former Director at Mojelim Plastic Surgery: Experienced diverse cases and mastered standardized surgical systems.
    • Former Director at Momo Plastic Surgery (Seoul): Shared the brand's surgical philosophy and technology.
    • Current Representative Director at Momo Clinic Daegu Branch: Overseeing the Daegu branch and acting as the representative medical staff.

Academic Activities and Expertise

Director Kang goes beyond being a simple clinician and conducts academic research activities in parallel. This is interpreted as an effort to apply the latest hair transplant trends and evidence-based medicine to his practice.

  • Society Activities:
    • Regular Member, Korean Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (KSHRS)
    • Regular Member, Korean Academy of Laser, Dermatology and Trichology (KALDAT)
    • Regular Member, Korean Academy of Aesthetic Surgery
  • Major Research Presentations: Presented on the topic "The Effect of Age, Surgical Method, Number of Grafts, Operation Time, and Number of Operations on 1-Month Progress in Hair Transplant Surgery" at the 10th KSHRS Academic Conference in 2021.

Philosophy and Style

Director Kang's practice style can be summarized as 'Design' and 'Empathy'.

  • Emphasis on Design: Approaches hair transplant as an aesthetic procedure tailored to face shape and head shape.
  • Patient Empathy (Patch Adams): Aims to be a doctor who heals patients' hearts, valuing conversation for psychological stability.
  • Precise Hand Skills: Cultivated dexterity through plastic model assembly and musical instruments since childhood.

Analysis of Momo Clinic Daegu Branch Hospital Information

Hospital Overview and Location

Momo Clinic Daegu Branch was established to introduce Seoul Gangnam's medical system to the Daegu region.

  • Location: 5th, 6th Floor, Meta Tower V, 341 Dongdaegu-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu (Near Beomeo Station Exit 4). Located in Beomeo-dong, the medical and financial center of Daegu, offering excellent accessibility.
  • Hours: Considering office workers, night clinics are held until 8 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
    • Mon/Wed/Fri: 10:00 ~ 19:00
    • Tue/Thu: 10:00 ~ 20:00 (Night Clinic)
    • Sat: 10:00 ~ 17:00
    • Sun/Holiday: Closed

Facilities and Systems

  • Cooperation and 1:1 Care: Has a departmental cooperation system and operates a 'Attending Physician 1:1 Care' system where the designated attending physician (Director Kang, etc.) takes full charge from consultation to surgery and aftercare.
  • Privacy: Provides dedicated rest spaces and a private consultation environment to relieve the psychological burden on hair loss patients.

Major Procedures and Technical Features

Momo Clinic Daegu Branch emphasizes specific technologies and protocols to maximize 'Survival Rate' and 'Naturalness'.

Methodology

  • Incisional Hair Transplant (FUT): Harvesting follicles by excising a certain area of the scalp. Performed when large volume transplantation is needed or scalp elasticity is good.
  • Non-Incisional Hair Transplant (FUE): Harvesting follicles individually using a punch tool without scalp incision. Less scarring and pain, fast recovery.
    • Micro-cut: Momo Clinic's specialized non-incisional method, minimizing shaved area.
    • No-cut: Non-shaven non-incisional method where hair is transplanted as is.

Key Technology: Golden Time Survival System

  • 1-Hour Transplant Principle: Aims to transplant within 1 hour after follicle harvesting to prevent survival rate drop.
  • Self-Developed Hair Transplanter: Uses a self-developed transplanter to reduce follicle damage and increase density.
  • Cytokine Follicle Storage: Stores harvested follicles in a solution containing cell growth factors to strengthen viability.

Aftercare

  • Survival Spray Provided: A spray usable for 10 days immediately after surgery to maintain moisture.
  • Density Guarantee System: Provides a warranty where the hospital takes responsibility for surgical results.
  • Hair Loss Medication Prescription: Operates a program that prescribes hair loss medication for free or manages it for life for surgical customers.

Analysis of Reputation and Patient Reviews

The results of a comprehensive analysis of data from major plastic surgery/hair loss communities such as Daedamo, Gangnam Unni, and Sungyesa are as follows.

Positive Reviews (Pros)

  • Design Satisfaction: Many patients expressed high satisfaction with Director Kang's hairline design.
  • Meticulousness and Kindness: Dominant evaluation states patient needs are fully reflected during consultation, and the surgical process is meticulous.
  • Surgical Results: Positive feedback regarding almost invisible scarring on the back of the head after non-incisional (Micro-cut) surgery and the naturalness of the transplant area.
  • Accessibility: Receiving high-level surgery in Daegu without going to Seoul is a big advantage for local patients.

Negative/Neutral Reviews and Considerations (Cons & Considerations)

  • Dark Period and Recovery Process: Reviews complaining of anxiety about the 'Dark Period' (shedding of transplanted hair) experienced 2 weeks to 1 month after surgery, but this is a natural process.
  • Discomfort Immediately After Surgery: Mentions of pulling sensation at the back of the head (incision) or oozing exist, but these are general recovery processes.
  • Design Opinion Differences: A review stated the patient wanted to lower the line more, but the director recommended conservatively. This is the doctor's judgment to avoid unnaturalness from excessive transplantation.

Ratings

  • Gangnam Unni: Maintains a very high rating of 10.0 (based on 21 reviews).
  • Daedamo: Specific ratings vary, but overall positive photo reviews exist.

Cost Analysis (Pricing)

The cost at Momo Clinic Daegu Branch varies depending on the surgical method (Incisional/Non-incisional), number of grafts, and application of promotions. Below are the estimated prices based on the disclosed non-insured medical expenses information.

Number of Grafts (Hairs) Incisional Estimated Cost Non-Incisional (FUE) Estimated Cost Remarks
Under 500 hairs 1.375M ~ 2.2M KRW - Partial transplant/Scar cover etc.
1,000 hairs 2.75M ~ 4.4M KRW -
3,000 hairs 6.6M ~ 13.2M KRW - Standard amount for M-shape hair loss
5,000 hairs 8.8M ~ 22M KRW - Large volume transplant

Note: The 'Maximum Cost' in the table above is estimated as the upper limit when applying the non-incisional method. If calculated at 4,400 KRW per hair for a 5,000 hair non-incisional transplant, it comes to 22 million KRW.

Event Price: Event prices via specific periods or platforms (Gangnam Unni, etc.) seem to start from approx. 825,000 KRW, but this is likely for small volume transplants or trial prices, and actual surgery fees for over 3,000 hairs are expected to follow the range in the table above.

Conclusion

Momo Clinic Daegu Branch is a hospital absorbing hair transplant demand in the Daegu/Gyeongbuk region based on Representative Director Kang Dong-woo's abundant experience (Mojelim, Momo Seoul HQ) and the technical distinctiveness of the 'Golden Time Survival System'.

Comprehensive Assessment:

1. Reliability

The representative director's clear history, academic activities, and systems like the 'Density Guarantee' are factors increasing the hospital's reliability.

2. Technology

1-hour transplant, Micro-cut, and self-developed transplanters align with modern hair transplant trends seeking survival rate and aesthetics simultaneously.

3. Patient-Centric

Praise for design and the 1:1 attending physician system are key drivers of patient satisfaction.

Suggestions:

Patients considering surgery should clearly recognize the cost difference between non-incisional (Micro-cut) and incisional methods, and have in-depth conversations during consultation to narrow the gap between the desired hairline height and the design recommended by the doctor. Checking how the 'Golden Time' system emphasized by the hospital is actually implemented in the surgical schedule is also a good method.

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