Lifting & tightening
Firmer, without surgery.
Non-surgical ways to firm the jawline, neck and cheeks — recovery measured in days, not weeks.
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Our Standard
Insider
Our clinics come from years of consulting alongside them — inside their workflows, protocols, and supply chains. That's a different starting point from choosing on online reviews.
Trusted
We don't list everyone. We refer only the clinics we know from the inside — places we've consulted, or whose standards we know first-hand. Few, and chosen with care.
Personal
We refer only the clinics we would choose for our own family. No exceptions. No commercial trade-offs.
Who We Are
Amber & Forge is run by two of us — a husband-and-wife team who have spent our careers inside Korean healthcare, not outside it. It is why we understand a clinic from the inside — and why, when we say we would only send you where we would send our own family, we mean it.
Founder & CEO
17 years leading the dental market as a specialist inside a global healthcare company.
Co-founder
20+ years consulting across clinics — dental and dermatology among them — about ten of them inside Gangnam.
What We Do
Firmer, without surgery.
Non-surgical ways to firm the jawline, neck and cheeks — recovery measured in days, not weeks.
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Crafted, and built to last.
Smile work done as a craft — to brighten, restore, or straighten.
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Skin that looks well, not done.
Treatments that work below the surface — rebuilding hydration, collagen and texture.
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We’re a Seoul-based medical concierge for international visitors. We connect you with a small set of clinics we know from the inside, and stay alongside you from your first question to aftercare. We’re not a clinic ourselves — we help you reach the right one.
We only recommend clinics we know from the inside — places we’ve personally consulted, or whose work and standards we know first-hand. That judgment comes from ten years of consulting with Gangnam’s clinics. We don’t list everyone; we list the ones we’d trust ourselves.
Nothing. You pay only for your treatment, at the clinic — never a fee to us, and never a markup. Our service is completely free to you. We simply connect you with clinics we trust.
We keep the list small on purpose — we’d rather stand behind a few clinics fully than spread ourselves thin. If what you’re looking for is outside our range, we’ll tell you honestly. Not pretending to cover everything is part of what we offer.
Planning your trip
Reach us by email or messenger (Instagram, WhatsApp, LINE) and tell us what you’re considering and your preferred dates. We’ll do our best to secure the time you want; if it isn’t available, we’ll come back with three or four open dates that work.
For simple skin treatments, a day or two is often enough. For anything that needs a return visit — veneers, or a course of sessions — plan a few weeks ahead so we can sequence it around your trip.
Many skin treatments can be combined in a single visit. Anything that needs recovery or a return visit, we’ll sequence so it doesn’t crowd your trip. If you’re only here a few days, we’ll tell you what’s realistic in that window.
Most aesthetic treatments are fine on a regular tourist visa (or visa-free entry). For longer treatment plans that require a medical visa, the clinic will prepare the documents you need.
Just your passport — you’ll need it for international-patient registration. If you have any concerns, past treatments, or medication you’re taking, let us know beforehand so the consultation goes smoothly.
Language & support
We correspond in English and Japanese.
Our partner clinics provide interpretation in English, so we usually don’t need to accompany you. If you’d like a dedicated interpreter or someone with you on the day, just tell us in advance and we’ll be there.
Of course. Tell us what you’re considering — a specific treatment, or just a vague idea — and we’ll help you find the right direction. We won’t upsell you. Only what you need, matched to you.
Yes. Your inquiry and personal details are used only to help with your consultation, and never shared without your consent.
Treatments, safety & results
The clinics we work with are licensed medical institutions registered to treat international patients, and we only connect you with ones we know from the inside — places we’ve consulted with directly. Knowing a clinic from within is different from choosing on online reviews alone.
Yes. You’ll find reviews on each clinic’s profile. Results do vary from person to person, so at your consultation we’ll help set expectations that are realistic for you.
It depends on the treatment. Botox and filler usually last several months; boosters and lifting last longer. We’ll be honest about the expected duration and recommended timing for each.
It varies by treatment. Many skin treatments let you carry on the same day; lifting or threads may mean a few quiet days. We’ll tell you honestly what to expect so you can plan around it.
The clinic gives you aftercare guidance on the day. We stay reachable once you’re home and can help you arrange any follow-up.
The clinics we work with are set up to support international patients if an issue comes up, and we’ll help you stay in contact with them throughout. We’ll always be straight with you.
Cost & payment
It depends on the treatment and what you actually need, so the final figure is confirmed after consultation. We’ll share a general range for each treatment in advance, so there are no surprises on the day.
We’ll be honest: the clinics we work with aren’t the lowest-priced in Seoul. They use quality materials and give each treatment the time it genuinely needs — and that shows in the price. We curate for results that last, not for the cheapest quote. If the lowest price is what matters most, we may not be the right fit, and we’ll say so kindly. But if you’d rather not leave something as personal as your face or smile to chance, paying a little more here is worth it.
Yes. You won’t be charged more for being a visitor. Treatment is paid directly to the clinic, and nothing is added for going through us.
Some clinics ask for a deposit to hold an appointment, and it goes toward your treatment. We’ll let you know in advance if yours does.
Not anymore. Korea’s 10% VAT refund on cosmetic and aesthetic procedures ended on December 31, 2025, so as of 2026 the price you’re quoted is the final price — there is nothing to reclaim afterward. We’ll always give you the full cost up front. More on what changed.
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