When International Doctors Visit Our Clinic

A clinic that doctors choose to visit

We were honored to welcome Dr. Jay Sheth and Dr. Darshana Sheth, who operate Amerejuve Med Spa — a medical spa and cosmetic clinic network based in Houston and Atlanta. With over 20 years of experience in the medical field, they visited Delight Dermatology Clinic to observe and exchange clinical perspectives on Korean dermatology techniques. They are one of several groups of international physicians who have visited our clinic to learn from the Korean approach.

The numbers behind Korea's global reputation

Korea's position as a global leader in cosmetic dermatology is well-documented by international industry data. According to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) 2023 Global Survey, South Korea consistently ranks among the top countries in the world for aesthetic procedures per capita, with a particularly high density of board-certified dermatologists and plastic surgeons per population.

The numbers from the Korean government are equally striking. The Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) 2023 report documented approximately 606,000 foreign patients visiting Korea for medical treatment in 2023. Dermatology and plastic surgery were the top two departments. A recent South China Morning Post analysis of KHIDI data noted that foreign dermatology patients in Korea have grown 117-fold since 2009 — a scale of growth unmatched by any other medical tourism destination.

A 2024 peer-reviewed analysis in PMC titled "South Korea's Medical Tourism Competitiveness and Future Strategy" identified three factors driving this growth: high clinical volume (which correlates with technique refinement), early adoption of new devices and protocols, and a culture of combination treatment that is less common in Western practice.

Why international doctors visit Korean clinics

Korean dermatologists are known for pioneering combination protocols — carefully sequenced treatments that combine multiple devices, injectables, and skin boosters within a single patient plan rather than relying on a single modality. This approach is standard in Seoul but still considered advanced in many Western markets.

• Volume advantage: Korea's high procedure volume means experienced dermatologists refine technique faster than lower-volume markets
• Early adoption: Korean clinics are typically among the first to use new FDA/CE devices, giving doctors a head start on clinical experience
• Combination expertise: Mixing devices (Ultherapy + Thermage + injectables) for synergistic results is the Korean default, not an exception
• Consultation-first model: Diagnosis-led planning emphasizes what the patient actually needs, not what generates the highest per-visit revenue

What this means for patients

When international medical professionals — including doctors from major US practices — choose to visit and observe at our clinic, it reflects the quality of the clinical work being done here. For patients considering treatment at Delight Dermatology Clinic, this is a real-world indicator of the expertise and reputation that goes beyond marketing claims or review scores.

It also benefits you directly: a dermatologist who routinely teaches and exchanges with international peers is a dermatologist who stays current with global standards and can communicate clearly with patients from different medical systems — which matters if your home-country dermatologist needs to follow up on your care after you return.

A growing global network

Delight Dermatology Clinic continues to participate in international medical exchanges, welcoming physicians from various countries. These exchanges benefit everyone: visiting doctors gain new perspectives, our team stays connected to global standards, and patients can trust that the care they receive is informed by both Korean innovation and international best practices.

Sources & references

• ISAPS International Survey on Aesthetic/Cosmetic Procedures 2023
• KHIDI — 2023 Foreign Patient Recruitment Statistical Analysis Report
• South Korea's Medical Tourism Competitiveness and Future Strategy — PMC 2024
• South China Morning Post — Foreign Dermatology Patients Up 117-fold Since 2009