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Forena Clinic Featured in The Independent: Inside Seoul's K-Beauty Boom

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Aesthetic treatment session at Forena Clinic Hongdae, as featured in The Independent

Forena Clinic was recently featured in The Independent, in a travel feature exploring why European visitors are increasingly booking trips to Seoul specifically for aesthetic treatments. Journalist Hayley Spencer visited our Hongdae clinic as part of her reporting on the "Korean wave" and its impact on global beauty tourism.

What the Article Covered

Spencer's piece, "Inside the K-beauty boom — I went to Seoul to try the most viral treatments," follows her experience getting Rejuran, the salmon-DNA-derived polynucleotide treatment that has become a staple in Korean clinics since 2015 and is only just becoming available in London.

She chose Forena Clinic, describing it as tourist-friendly clinic known for offering the newest treatments, with roughly 60% of patients coming from abroad. As required by Korean law, every treatment at Forena is administered by a licensed medical doctor — a detail the article notes isn't a legal requirement in the UK.

The Skin Analysis

Her visit began with our AI-powered skin diagnostic, which maps pore size, wrinkle depth, pigmentation, sebum levels, and hydration in minutes. The article walks readers through the personalized treatment plan our doctors put together based on her results — a combination approach using ONDA 80kJ for jawline and cheekbone contouring, a custom three-laser cocktail for tone, and Ellansé to restore under-eye volume.

Mark VU AI skin analysis diagnostic showing wrinkle and pigmentation mapping at Forena Clinic

The Rejuran Experience

Spencer opted for Rejuran HB Plus, administered via microneedling in one of our private suites, plushie included for squeezing through the numbing process. She noted minimal inflammation afterward and was advised results would take about two weeks to show.

The piece also flags a smart tip for prospective medical tourists: schedule treatments mid-trip, not on the last day, since aftercare typically calls for avoiding alcohol, strenuous exercise, and hot water for a few days.

You can read the full article on The Independent (Premium subscription may be required).


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(5-minute walk from Hongdae Station Exit 9)

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Disclaimer: Individual results may vary. All treatments are performed by licensed physicians. Please consult with our doctors for a personalized assessment.


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