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K-beauty Korean, useful phrases for skin clinic visits

K-Beauty is more than just skincare, it’s a part of Korean daily life and language.

Visiting a skin clinic (in korean 피부과 [pibugwa]) or a dermatology center in Seoul is a common part of many Koreans’ beauty routine.


For Korean learners, these situations are perfect for practicing everyday Korean expressions used in real life.

In this lesson, we’ll learn useful Korean phrases for booking, talking, and following up at a K-Beauty skin clinic.


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1. Learn korean for K-beauty, How to book a skin clinic appointment

When visiting a Korean dermatology clinic, it’s polite to speak softly and end your sentences with “~고 싶어요 [~go sipeoyo]”, which means “I’d like to.”


KoreanPronunciation
English meaning
피부과 예약하고 싶어요. [pibugwa yeyakhago sipeoyo]I’d like to make a skin clinic appointment.
오늘 진료 가능해요?
[oneul jinryo ganeunghaeyo?]Is it possible to see a doctor today?
여드름 치료 받고 싶어요. [yeodeureum chilyo batgo sipeoyo]I’d like to get acne treatment.


edm Korean Tip! 

The word 피부과 [pibugwa] means dermatology clinic. You’ll see it everywhere in Korea, from Gangnam to Hongdae, because K-Beauty skincare culture is a huge part of Korean lifestyle.


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2. K-beauty Korean expressions, Talking About Your Skin Condition

Once you arrive at the K-Beauty clinic, the doctor or staff will ask about your skin condition.

Use these practical Korean expressions to describe your concerns naturally.


Korean
Pronunciation
English Meaning
요즘 피부가 너무 건조해요.
[yojeum pibuga neomu geonjohaeyo]My skin has been really dry lately.
얼굴에 트러블이 많이 났어요.
[eolgure teureobeuri mani nasseoyo]I’ve been getting a lot of breakouts.
레이저 시술은 아파요?
[reijeo sisureun apayo?]Does the laser treatment hurt?


These are very useful Korean phrases for daily life, not just at a clinic, but anytime you talk about your health or body condition.

Learning expressions like “건조해요 (It’s dry)” or “아파요 (It hurts)” helps you sound more natural when speaking Korean.


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3. Useful Korean phrases for skin clinic Aftercare

K-Beauty treatments often come with detailed aftercare.

After your session, you can use these Korean expressions to ask questions politely


KoreanPronunciationEnglish Meaning
시술 후에 세안해도 돼요?
[sisul hue seanhaedo dwaeyo?]Can I wash my face after the treatment?
관리 방법 알려주세요.
[gwan-ri bangbeop allyeojuseyo]Please tell me how to take care of my skin.
다음 예약은 언제 하면 돼요?
[daeum yeyageun eonje hamyeon dwaeyo?]When should I make my next appointment?


edm Korean Tip! 

“~해도 돼요?” (Can I…?) is a very practical grammar pattern in everyday Korean.

You can use it anywhere  “사진 찍어도 돼요?” (Can I take a photo?), “앉아도 돼요?” (Can I sit down?), and more.


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4. Learn korean naturally through K-beauty

Learning Korean through K-Beauty culture is one of the most effective ways to study.

It connects you with real-life situations, helps you understand Korean skincare vocabulary, and makes the learning process fun and meaningful.


Whether you love skincare, makeup, or wellness, these K-Beauty Korean expressions will help you feel more confident during your skin clinic visit in Korea.


Summary: Key Expressions

SituationKoreanPronunciation
English Meaning
Booking피부과 예약하고 싶어요.
[pibugwa yeyakhago sipeoyo]I’d like to make an appointment.
Talking피부가 건조해요.
[pibuga geonjohayo]My skin is dry.
Aftercare세안해도 돼요?
[seanhaedo dwaeyo?]Can I wash my face?
Aftercare관리 방법 알려주세요.
[gwanri bangbeop allyeojuseyo]Please tell me how to take care of my skin.


At our Korean language school, we teach you to speak Korean naturally through real-life topics like K-beauty, K-food, and K-drama.

You’ll learn expressions you can actually use, not just memorize from textbooks.


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