Pain/Rehabilitation in Mapo-gu, Seoul, Korea

I got Botox as part of a weekday promotion. The doctor doesn’t do the consultation beforehand. I decided on the amount I needed with the consultation manager(?) I was able to see the doctor right before the injections were given. At other clinics, they show you the Botox product before proceeding, but here, they only showed me the syringe. Maybe that’s because it was HiTox? I’m not sure if they show you the other Botox products. Before the injections, they wiped the area once or twice with an alcohol swab, and they let me use a cold compress for a short while. The facilities are clean, and the location is convenient. You can refuse to have your photo taken, but you still have to sign a consent form. I’d visit again if there were another good opportunity, but I’m left feeling a little disappointed. It seems like they run a lot of promotions.

I had X-rays and an ultrasound for knee pain. Dr. Kim Dal-yong was kind and explained everything thoroughly. Recovery took about a week.

Whenever my ankle hurts or feels uncomfortable, I almost always come here. I’ve been to quite a few orthopedic clinics, but the doctor here is very kind overall, and the nurses are kind as well, so I always leave feeling good after my appointments. The manual therapy therapists are also skilled and tend to take good care of me in a friendly manner. I especially recommend Ms. Lee Eun-joo, who provides shockwave therapy. I’ve been to countless orthopedic clinics, but personally, she was the first person I’ve met who performed shockwave therapy as thoroughly as she does. It doesn’t feel like she’s just applying it roughly to the painful area—she carefully checks exactly where it hurts the most, then targets and treats that area properly. She also keeps checking throughout the treatment to make sure the intensity is okay. Shockwave therapy is subtly quite painful, so adjusting the intensity is important, and she pays close attention to details like that, which is why I’m always satisfied. The electrical and physical therapy treatments are good too. There is a bit of a wait if you visit without an appointment, but I didn’t have to wait as long as I expected. Also, many orthopedic clinics are surprisingly expensive each time you go, which can be a bit of a burden, but compared to the clinics I’ve visited, I think the prices here are relatively affordable.