REPIC Clinic Gangnam — Dermatology Clinic
Rough texture, dryness and dull tone
Skin that looks rough or dull is usually one of four things: dead-skin build-up, dehydration, early fine lines, or uneven tone. Each shows up differently right after you wash your face.
What usually causes it
- 01
Dead-skin build-up
Cells that should have shed are still sitting there. Skin feels rough, looks gray, and makeup sits on top like a film.
How we tell them apart
- Rough or bumpy to the touch, especially the forehead and jaw
- Makeup goes patchy over the whole face, not one spot
- Products seem to sit on top and not sink in
What we'd suggest, by cause
Aqua Peel
LHALA Peel
Black Peel
The stronger option when there is congestion too.
- 02
Dehydration
Skin lacks water, not oil. It can be oily and dehydrated at the same time. Tight after washing, with fine lines that vanish after moisturizer.
How we tell them apart
- Tight feeling within a minute of washing
- Makeup creases and separates on the cheeks by the afternoon
- Fine lines that disappear with a heavy moisturizer
What we'd suggest, by cause
Belotero Revive
Hydration placed in the skin, not on it.
PHA Peeling
Gentle exfoliation paired with a hydration step.
- 03
Thin skin with fine lines and lost glow
The skin itself is thinner and reflects light less evenly. Peels will not fix this. The skin needs rebuilding.
How we tell them apart
- Fine lines on the cheeks that show when you smile
- Skin looks tired even when you are rested
- Peels help briefly, then it comes back
What we'd suggest, by cause
Rejuran Healer
- REPIC Signature RejuranREPIC Signature Rejuran Healer 2cc300,000 KRW
- Rejuran HealerRejuran Healer 2cc 1 Session250,000 KRW
Repairs the skin over a series.
Skin Botox
Smooths the surface and tightens pores at the same time.
- 04
Uneven, dull tone
Scattered low-level pigment and a gray cast. No distinct spots, just no brightness.
How we tell them apart
- The face looks a shade darker than the neck
- No specific spots, just flat and grayish
- Looks better the day after a facial, then fades
What we'd suggest, by cause
Diagnosis comes first
What we look for first is how your skin behaves in the first minute after cleansing. Tight and shiny means dehydrated. Flaky and bumpy means build-up. Fine lines that bloom when you smile mean the skin is thin. The scan puts a number on texture and tone so we are not guessing.
At the Gangnam clinic a doctor examines your skin in person first. Then a Mark-Vu/Meta-Vu scan and the RSTI report put numbers on what they saw. The plan is built from both, not from the name of the treatment you came in asking for.
Good to know
- Peels are the wrong tool for thin, dry skin. If a peel leaves you red and tight for days, the cause was not build-up.
- Texture is the concern most helped by a home routine. The plan always includes one.
- Peels and skin boosters have low downtime, which makes them workable on a short visit.
Common questions
What is the difference between dry and dehydrated?
Dry skin lacks oil. Dehydrated skin lacks water, and oily skin is often dehydrated. The tight-after-washing test and the scan tell them apart, and the fix is different.
Which peel?
Aqua Peel and LHALA Peel for build-up without much oil. Black Peel when oil and clogged pores are part of it. The consult picks by your skin that day.
How soon does the glow show?
Peels: within days, as the dead layer lifts. Skin boosters: gradually, over a series. Neither is a one-visit fix for thin skin.
Other concerns
Results vary from person to person. A doctor decides on treatment after examining you, and nothing on this page is a promise of outcome.