Redness and Sunspots in Korea: Michael's Custom Pico + GV Laser Plan, From the Doctor Who Built It

Men tend to arrive with a short sentence and a long history. “Some redness, some spots” often means years of outdoor sport, shaving irritation and no sunscreen. I'm Dr. Hyunji Kim, director of Delphic Clinic near Sinnonhyeon Station in Gangnam; I trained at Korea University Medical Center and I consult and treat international patients myself. Michael's request for redness and sunspots together is one I hear from male patients most weeks. Below is how I separate the two, why his plan used three different devices, what it costs, and who shouldn't copy it.

Medically reviewed · Dr. Hyunji Kim · October 8, 2026

Brown and red are two separate targets

Sunspots are pigment: melanin collected in one place. Redness is usually about blood vessels near the surface, or skin that stays irritated. A laser is tuned to what it hits, so one setting rarely handles both well.

This is the reason “customised” in Michael's caption isn't marketing. The plan literally had one tool per colour, and a third to settle the skin afterwards. If you're unsure what kind of redness you have, my piece on which redness a laser can calm, and which it cannot, is a good place to start.

How his three-part plan fits together

1. 1

   Pico for the spots

   PicoSure is a 755nm picosecond laser that breaks up melanin in ultra-short pulses. It's my starting tool for scattered sun pigment, with very little downtime.

2. 2

   GV laser for the redness

   GV laser combines 532nm and 1064nm wavelengths and has four modes, including one for vessels. I choose the mode after looking at where and how the redness shows.

3. 3

   LDM to finish

   High-density ultrasound that helps calm skin after two lasers. On reactive skin, this step makes the plan easier to tolerate.

What's different about treating men's skin

Men's skin is often thicker and oilier, and daily shaving adds friction in exactly the areas where redness collects. I ask about razor habits and aftershave, because a laser can't outrun daily irritation.

Male patients also tend to skip sunscreen afterwards. With pigment treatment, that's the habit that decides whether the spots stay lighter. A simple SPF you'll actually wear is part of the plan, not an extra.

Cost of a plan like Michael's

Our prices are published and identical for every nationality. Michael's exact settings weren't shared, so below is the typical first-visit version of the two lasers in his plan.

LDM 6 minutes is ₩39,000 at the first-visit price if added. Spots that need a stronger approach are priced differently — I explain how in my guide to pigmentation cost by spot type.

How fast to expect change

• Right after: skin can look a little pink, and some spots may darken slightly before fading.
• The next couple of weeks: pigment tends to lighten gradually as the skin renews.
• Redness responds over several sessions in many patients, depending on its cause.
• Lasting improvement depends on sun habits, shaving irritation and how many sessions you plan.

Before you visit

1. 1

   Send photos

   Message us on WhatsApp with daylight photos, front and both sides. I'll tell you whether your redness looks like a laser case.

2. 2

   Come as you are

   Consultation and treatment can happen the same day. English and Chinese interpreters are on site.

3. 3

   Getting here

   Sinnonhyeon Station, Exit 3 — a short walk.

4. 4

   After

   Skip harsh scrubs, shave gently, and use sunscreen every day.