Why is IV Drip on a separate page?
IV Drip requires renal / G6PD / pregnancy screening, different regulatory framing (no FDA approval), and different consent intensity. Bundling it with comfort-grade topicals risks under-informing patients. See /procedures/iv-drip-seoul/ for the full detail.
LALAPEEL vs Hydrafacial / Aquapeel?
LALAPEEL is a chemical peel (lactic / AHA + soothing mask) — stratum-corneum exfoliation. Aquapeel is a 4-step mechanical + serum infusion focused on BLACKHEAD AND COMEDONE EXTRACTION. Complementary — often alternated (LALAPEEL every 4-8 weeks + Aquapeel monthly).
Ionzyme vs regular iontophoresis?
Ionzyme (Environ South Africa) combines iontophoresis + sonophoresis + vitamin A C-Quence serum for gradual retinoid skin adaptation. Regular Ionto is iontophoresis only with vitamin C / HA.
Can basic skin care replace medical acne / rosacea treatment?
No. Foundation remains topical retinoid + BPO + antibiotic / isotretinoin for acne; metronidazole / ivermectin / doxycycline + IPL / vascular laser for rosacea. LALAPEEL is mild adjunct, NOT primary therapy.
How is LDM different from these modalities?
LDM uses NO chemical, mechanical, electrical, or IV component — dual-frequency athermal ultrasound only. Gentlest option for sensitive / rosacea-prone / post-procedure recovery skin. See /procedures/ldm-seoul/ for full detail.
FST V-VI safety?
Mostly yes. All modalities are non-laser, non-thermal, low PIH risk. Caveats: start conservative on LALAPEEL; Ionzyme retinoid requires gradual buildup; we will not push IV glutathione for 'whiter' skin (evidence-based pigmentation therapy = hydroquinone / tranexamic / SPF).
Can I do all modalities in one visit?
Combo viable but we do NOT recommend full-menu stacking. Popular: Aquapeel + Ionto + LED in 90-120 min. Same-day LALAPEEL + Aquapeel = over-exfoliation. Ionzyme + Ionto = redundant. We recommend focused 2-3 modality combo.
Pricing in Seoul?
Korean market per session: LALAPEEL ~₩50,000-₩150,000 · Aquapeel ~₩70,000-₩200,000 · Ionto ~₩30,000-₩100,000 · Ionzyme ~₩80,000-₩200,000. Combo packages discount. Per-session quote at consult.
Basic skin care or primary procedure first?
Primary procedure first, basic skin care as comfort layer on top. Sustained anti-aging benefit comes from primary procedures (Ultherapy / Thermage / Sculptra / Rejuran). Basic skin care = maintenance layer, never primary plan.