DM DERMATOLOGY
DM Signature Care
DM SIGNATURE CARE
DM Dermatology's signature care,
starting with a diagnosis
DM Signature Care is a dermatology care program that bears the name of DM Dermatology in Apgujeong.
Skin concerns with the same name can have different causes. The same dryness can come from a weak skin barrier, or from irritation caused by cleansing or cosmetics.
That is why dermatology care starts by checking your skin first. A board-certified dermatologist examines your skin and sets the direction of care based on the results.
This page explains how DM Signature Care proceeds. We explain the actual plan and the time it takes at your consultation.
GOOD TO KNOW
Skin care: numbers to know
Aesthetic
11
Number of aesthetic menu items at DM Dermatology
(including DM Signature Care)Skin pH
4–6pH
Mildly acidic pH range of a healthy skin surface
Sunscreen
30+
Sun protection factor (SPF) recommended
by the American Academy of DermatologyReapply
2h
How often to reapply sunscreen
when outdoors
Signature
Point
The four principles
of DM Signature Care
Even in the same person, skin changes with the season and physical condition. So we decide based on your skin that day.
- 01
It starts with a diagnosis
Before care, a board-certified dermatologist checks your skin. If a skin disease is suspected, we may recommend medical treatment before care.
- 02
Adjusted to your skin that day
Your skin changes with the season, your physical condition, and recent treatments. Our medical staff look at your skin at that time and adjust the devices and intensity.
- 03
It continues through the soothing step
After device care, we finish with soothing and mask steps, and check your skin again right after care.
- 04
Home care and other treatments are planned together
We explain how to cleanse, moisturize, and protect your skin from the sun at home. If you also have laser or lifting treatments, our medical staff set the order and interval of the two schedules.
SKIN BARRIER
We look at your skin first,
then decide on the care
The stratum corneum, the outermost layer of the skin, acts as the skin barrier. In this structure, skin cells (corneocytes) and the lipids that fill the spaces between them are stacked like bricks and mortar. The skin barrier reduces the loss of moisture from inside the skin and keeps out irritants from outside.
When the skin barrier weakens, more water escapes through the skin, so the skin easily becomes dry and sensitive to irritation. In the right amount, sebum forms a film that holds in moisture, but too much can clog pores and play a part in causing acne.
In this way, the causes of dryness, oiliness, and sensitivity are intertwined. That is why dermatology care begins with a diagnosis, then sets the devices, intensity, and order based on the results.
- 1
Stratum corneum Skin cells (corneocytes), stacked like bricks, cover the outermost surface of the skin.
- 2
Intercellular lipids Like mortar, they fill the gaps between skin cells and reduce moisture loss.
- 3
Moisture-holding lower layer When the barrier is strong, the skin keeps its inner moisture well.
CARE MENU
Our medical staff build your care
based on your skin
Our medical staff build DM Signature Care from the treatments below, based on your skin. We explain the actual plan after your consultation and diagnosis.
01Triple LDM
A care device that delivers ultrasound at several frequencies to the skin, switching between them at short intervals.
02Aqua Peel
Cleansing care that flows water and care solutions over the skin while suctioning, to clear dead skin cells and debris from pores.
Learn more
03Qrity
Care for skin with sebum, pore, or breakout concerns that washes sebum and debris out of pores with fine water jets and suction.
04Accent Prime
A skin care device that uses radiofrequency and ultrasound together.
- 05
Velvet Mask
A mask used in the final step of care.
- 06
Modeling Mask
A mask that is spread on the face, left to set, and then peeled off. It is used in the final step of care.
FOR YOU
We recommend it if
- Dry
Your skin feels tight soon after cleansing. Dryness lingers even after moisturizer, and your skin often flakes.
- Sebum
Sebum and pores bother you. Your face gets shiny by afternoon, and the pores on your nose and cheeks are noticeable.
- Trouble
You break out often. Small pimples keep coming back, and you worry they will leave marks.
- Sensitive
Your skin turns red easily and is sensitive. When you change cosmetics or the season changes, your skin tends to sting and turn red.
- Texture
Your skin texture looks rough and dull. Makeup doesn't sit well, and your skin tone looks uneven.
- Guide
You don't know which care is right for you. There are so many kinds of care that you want a diagnosis first to see what your skin needs.
PROCESS
How the care proceeds
- Step01
Consultation · Medical history — We check your skin concerns, the cosmetics you usually use, recent treatments, and the medications you take.
- Step02
Skin diagnosis — A board-certified dermatologist examines your skin type, skin barrier, breakouts, and degree of redness.
- Step03
Cleansing — We remove makeup and debris and prepare the skin for care.
- Step04
Customized care — Based on the diagnosis, we use the devices and care chosen by our medical staff, adjusting the intensity as we watch how your skin responds.
- Step05
Soothing · Mask — We soothe skin made sensitive by the care and finish with a mask.
- Step06
Home-care guidance — After care, we check your skin and explain how to cleanse, moisturize, and protect your skin from the sun at home.
HOME & CLINIC
Home care and dermatology care complement each other
| Daily home care | Dermatology care | |
|---|---|---|
| Who does it | You | Our medical staff |
| How often | Every day | Set by our medical staff based on your skin |
| Focus | Gentle cleansing, moisturizing, sun protection | Skin diagnosis, device care, soothing |
| Role | Keeps your skin in good condition day to day | Checks and cares for what is hard to handle with home care |
| How they work together | Continue with the steps and products advised after care | Adjusts the next plan based on your home care |
INFORMATION
Care info
- Session time
- It depends on the care in your plan. We tell you the exact time at your consultation.
- Numbing
- In general, skin care is often done without numbing. This may differ depending on the plan.
- Right after care
- In general, mild redness or warmth may appear briefly, and most people can go about their daily lives.
- Frequency · Sessions
- Our medical staff decide based on your skin and your goals.
- Keeping results
- To keep up the results of care, home care is also needed. Results and how long they last vary from person to person.
Caution
After care,
please follow these steps
After care, your skin may become sensitive to sunlight and irritation.
- 01Sun protection
Apply a product with SPF 30 or higher that blocks both UVA and UVB. Outdoors, reapply every 2 hours, and right away after sweating.
- 02Moisturizing
Apply moisturizer while your skin is still a little damp after cleansing. If your skin feels tight, you can apply more.
- 03Gentle cleansing
Wash with lukewarm water and a mild cleanser, then pat your skin dry gently with a towel.
- 04Pause irritating ingredients
Pause retinol, exfoliants (AHA · BHA), and scrubs for the period our medical staff advise.
- 05Avoid heat
On the day of care, it is better to avoid saunas, hot rooms, and exercise that makes you sweat a lot.
- 06Hands off
Do not squeeze breakouts or pick at flaking skin. If redness or stinging lasts a long time, contact our clinic.
- Right after care, redness, warmth, stinging, or tightness may appear. These usually settle over time, but how strong they are and how long they last vary from person to person.
- If your skin is sensitive, dryness or flaking may last a few days. With suction-based cleansing care, redness or bruising may occur depending on the intensity.
- Rarely, ingredients in the products used during care may cause contact dermatitis (itching, hives, swelling). If you have allergies, please tell us at your consultation.
- Breakouts may appear temporarily, or pigmentation may form in irritated areas.
- Please tell us before care if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have an implanted electronic device such as a pacemaker, recently had a laser treatment or peel, are taking acne medication (such as isotretinoin), or have a cold sore, wound, or inflammation. We may postpone the care or change the plan.
Results and how the care feels vary from person to person, depending on your skin, lifestyle, and home care.
DM DOCTOR
A board-certified dermatologist as medical director
Personal diagnosis · Accountable care
Thorough care from a board-certified dermatologist with over 20 years of treating skin
At DM Dermatology, our medical director, a board-certified dermatologist, examines your skin in person and plans treatment around your concerns and daily life.
Dr. Shin Young-ik Medical Director · Board-Certified Dermatologist
- M.S., Hanyang University College of Medicine
- Adjunct Professor, Hanyang University
- Full Member, Korean Dermatological Association
- Clinical Fellowship in Dermatology, Jefferson Medical College (Thomas Jefferson University), USA
Care by a board-certified dermatologistPatients here are seen by a dermatologist certified by the Ministry of Health and Welfare
FAQ
01What is DM Signature Care?
It is a dermatology care program that bears DM Dermatology's name. We check your skin first, and our medical staff build your care based on the results. We explain the actual plan and time at your consultation.
02How is dermatology care different from care at a skin spa?
A dermatology clinic is a medical institution, so the doctor can examine your skin and, based on that judgment, use medical devices and medications. If a skin disease such as inflammatory acne or severe redness is suspected, it is a good idea to see a doctor first.
03How often should I get dermatology care?
There is no fixed schedule; it depends on your skin, your goals, and the care in your plan. Our medical staff tell you when to come back based on the diagnosis. Giving your skin time to recover is also important.
04How long does a session take?
It depends on the care in your plan. Please also allow time for the consultation and skin diagnosis. We tell you the exact time when you book.
05Can I wear makeup or go to work right after care?
Mild redness may remain briefly right after care, and most people can go about their daily lives. When you can wear makeup depends on that day's plan, so follow the timing our medical staff advise.
06Can I get it if I have sensitive or acne-prone skin?
We check your skin first, then decide whether to proceed and at what intensity. If you have severely inflamed acne or dermatitis, we may recommend medical treatment before care. For sensitive skin, we can adjust the plan to reduce irritation.
07Can I have it together with laser or lifting treatments?
They can be planned together. Whether to have them on the same day or at separate times depends on the type of treatment and your skin, and our medical staff set the order and interval of the two schedules.
08What should I do if redness or stinging lasts after care?
Mild redness usually settles over time. If redness, itching, or swelling gets worse or lasts more than a few days, contact our clinic.
09How can I get dermatology care near Apgujeong or Sinsa?
Book a consultation with DM Dermatology. At your first visit, we check your skin concerns, recent treatments, and the medications you take, then explain the care that suits your skin.
CONSULTATION
Consultation comes first
Before any treatment is chosen, a board-certified dermatologist checks your skin in person.
DM Dermatology, 4F, 579-1 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
From Apgujeong Station (Line 3) Exit 5, walk straight for 50 m. 4th floor of the A Twosome Place building
- Weekdays
- am 10:00 - pm 07:00
- Saturday
- am 10:00 - pm 04:30
- Lunch break
- pm 01:00 - pm 02:00
- Sun & holidays
- By appointment only
- Subway
3Apgujeong StationExit 5
Walk straight for 50 m · 2 min on foot · 4th floor of the A Twosome Place building
- Bus
Apgujeong Station Exit 4 · Exit 32310523429
Blue bus147 · 148 · 240 · 463 · 343Green bus4211
Kwanglim Church · Hyundai High School2310323104
Blue bus143 · 240 · 345 · 472Green bus3011 · 4312 · 4318
- By car
Search in your navigation app158 Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu디엠피부과의원
Use the building’s underground parking · Parking available in the building
