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Blemishes, freckles & age spots treatment — WOOA Plastic Surgery
Freckles are small yellow-brown spots caused by pigment cells in the epidermis producing excess pigment, and age spots (seborrheic keratoses and lentigines) are pigmented spots mainly caused by UV exposure and skin aging. The WOOA dermatology website introduces Clarity laser, CO2 laser and Pastelle toning as treatments for blemishes, freckles and age spots. Procedure time listed by the clinic: from 15 minutes. Anesthesia, recovery period and treatment interval are not listed, so please confirm at consultation. This summary is based on an older image page of the WOOA dermatology website; please confirm the devices and options currently used at consultation.
November 3, 2026 · Prices checked 2026-11-03 · Source: WOOA official website (clinic fee schedule 2026-06-15) · updated when the clinic website changes
Who this is for
- Those concerned about freckles or blemishes on the face
- Those with age spots (sharply defined coin-shaped spots, raised wart-like spots, etc.)
- Those with a mix of pigmentation problems who want to discuss treatment options
How it is done
The clinic describes freckles as small yellow-brown spots, mainly on the cheeks or upper chest, linked to genetics, hormones and UV; age spots as either coin-shaped hyperpigmented spots or raised wart-like hyperkeratotic spots; and blemishes as various other pigmentation besides melasma and freckles. The treatments introduced are: (1) Clarity (a laser using two wavelengths/pulses absorbed by different tissues), (2) CO2 laser (used to precisely remove a lesion to the required depth) and (3) Pastelle toning (a laser delivered in dual pulses). The method is chosen according to the type and depth of the lesion.
Recovery timeline
The website does not list a recovery period. Ablative procedures such as CO2 laser can leave crusts that take time to fall off, while toning may leave brief redness. Timing varies by individual.
Risks and side effects
- Redness, swelling and crusting may occur in the treated area.
- CO2 laser creates a wound in the treated area and rarely leaves a scar or depression.
- Rarely, hyperpigmentation (darkening), hypopigmentation or burns may occur, and pigment may return with UV exposure.
- Results, recovery speed and the number of sessions needed vary with skin condition, and suitability is decided at consultation and examination.
Results and recovery vary by individual. Possible complications are explained during consultation.
Frequently asked questions
How are freckles different from age spots?
The clinic describes freckles as small yellow-brown spots that mainly appear on UV-exposed skin, and age spots as spots (coin-shaped or wart-like) mainly caused by UV exposure and skin aging.
Which lasers are used?
The clinic introduces Clarity, CO2 laser and Pastelle toning. The method and number of sessions depend on the type and depth of the lesion, so please confirm at consultation.
Location and hours
| Address | HM Tower, 492 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul |
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| Getting here | About 2 minutes on foot from Exit 3 of Sinnonhyeon Station (Line 9), about 6 minutes from Exit 3 of Nonhyeon Station (Sinbundang Line). Plastic surgery on floors 3–6 (dermatology on 10 and 12). Mechanical parking in the building (large sedans, electric vehicles and SUVs cannot be parked). |
| Hours | Plastic surgery hours: Mon–Thu 10:00–19:00, Fri 10:00–20:30 (evening clinic), Sat 10:00–17:00, public holidays 10:00–17:00, closed on Sundays. Dermatology hours differ. |
| Phone | 1600-5319 |
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