Slow-aging
Age well, slowly
- PhotofabulousEarly signs of aging, in one session
- SofwaveUltrasound skin tightening
- Ultherapy PrimeFocused ultrasound, guided by live imaging
Joonho Lim, MD
Dr. Lim recommends only what is likely to help. Sometimes that is a smaller procedure, or none at all.
Before founding LEAD in 2024, he practiced in Apgujeong, the center of cosmetic surgery in Seoul, for several years.
His practice centers on slow-aging, eyelid surgery, and scar care.
Where we focus
Eyelid Surgery
Eyes, quietly refined
- Non-incisional double eyelidFine sutures, no incision
- Under-eye fat repositioningThrough the inner eyelid, no visible incision
- Endoscopic brow liftSmall incisions hidden in the hairline
Scar Care
Scars, taken seriously
- Postpartum scarsC-section scars and stretch marks
- Cosmetic surgery scarsAfter breast, tummy tuck, or facelift surgery
- Self-harm scarsLinear scars, treated with discretion
Why LEAD
One doctor, both approaches
Surgery and non-surgical care in the same hands, so the advice follows your case rather than one specialty. Sometimes the right call is the smaller one.
Grounded in evidence
Recommendations start from the published evidence, and the articles on this site cite the studies behind them. The reasoning is there to read, not just to trust.
Care that continues
We plan for the years ahead, not just today's visit. After you leave the clinic, we follow the results as they settle, in person or by photo and video.
Fair to everyone
Whether you live in Korea or are visiting, you pay what everyone else pays. We go over costs at your consultation, before anything is decided.
Common questions
Can I communicate in English?
Yes, with help. Dr. Lim understands English well but speaks it more slowly, and our staff's English is limited. We recommend booking ahead so we can arrange an interpreter and make your visit comfortable; if you come in without booking, we rely on AI-assisted interpretation. Either way, written inquiries by email or message are handled by Dr. Lim personally, so a reply can take a day or two.
Can I ask questions before I travel?
Yes, and it helps. Email or message us with what you have in mind, and Dr. Lim will reply personally. It also makes treatment on the day of your visit possible.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Not much. A passport or Korean residence card, and a list of any medications and supplements you take, as some can affect treatment. If any part of your plan involves sedation, surgery or otherwise, we will let you know beforehand whether you need to fast.
Can I have treatment on the day of my consultation?
Often, yes. Non-surgical treatments can be done the same day when they are the right call. Surgery as well, provided we have settled the plan together beforehand.
Will I need someone with me?
Usually not. Most treatments are done under local anesthesia, and you can leave on your own afterwards. If your plan involves sedation, it helps to have someone with you, and you should not plan on driving that day.
How long should I plan to stay in Seoul?
That depends on what we do. Most non-surgical treatments need no extra days. After surgery with no stitches to remove, you could leave the next day, though we suggest allowing two or three days in case anything needs a look. If there are stitches to remove, stay until they are out: about a week for the face, occasionally up to ten days.
Visit us
Address
21 Eonju-ro 30-gil, B1 (Academy Suite), Dogok-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06292
서울특별시 강남구 언주로30길 21, 지하 1층 (도곡동, 아카데미스위트)
Hours
- Tue–Fri
- 10:00–13:00, 14:00–18:30
- Sat
- 09:00–16:00
- Sun, Mon
- Closed
Getting here
- Subway
- Dogok Station (Line 3 / Suin-Bundang), Exit 4, 5-min walk
- Airport
- Bus 6009 from Incheon to Tower Palace, then a short walk
Articles
Oct 20, 2026
How Thermage FLX tightens skin: broad heat below a cooled surface
Thermage is the original monopolar radiofrequency device and still the benchmark. An insulated electrode and a cooling spray keep the surface cool while the heat fills the deep dermis and reaches the fibrous septa below it. Collagen contracts at once and rebuilds over months, improving loose skin and fine lines.
Learn more →Oct 19, 2026
How Ultherapy tightens skin: focused heat at depth, guided by real-time imaging
Ultherapy is a microfocused ultrasound device that focuses sound energy on a single point at a set depth and heats it. The 3.0 mm and 4.5 mm transducers do most of the work, reaching the superficial fat, the fibrous septa, and the SMAS. Several focused ultrasound devices exist, but only Ultherapy shows the tissue on a live image while it treats. It works for mild to moderate sagging.
Learn more →Oct 18, 2026
Why the face sags with age: what changes in each layer, from skin to bone
Facial aging is not only a skin problem. The skin loses elasticity, the superficial fat sags, the SMAS and retaining ligaments loosen, the deep fat deflates, and the bone recedes. What we see as an aging face is the sum of these separate changes.
Learn more →