Korean Skincare Tourism, Stem Cells & Beauty Concierge Services in Korea

In Part 1 of Lauren’s interview with wellness and beauty travel concierge Jennifer Seo, from Aneue Concierge, the two dive into the non-surgical side of Korea’s booming beauty industry. From cultural attitudes to procedures to what really happens behind the scenes at a Korean clinic, this is your go-to guide for medical tourism in Korea.

If you’ve ever considered getting a procedure done in Seoul - or just wanted to know what Korean celebrities are really doing to look so flawless - this episode is for you.

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MEET JENNIFER

Jennifer Seo is the founder of Aneue, a concierge service that specializes in helping foreigners navigate Korea’s skincare and wellness industry. After years of visiting Korea herself and trying different clinics, doctors and treatments, Jennifer transformed her personal passion into a business that connects clients with vetted clinics and offers on-the-ground support - including English-speaking managers, translation, and aftercare guidance.

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Jennifer works with a trusted network of Korean doctors and clinics, offering international patients in-depth consultations, translation help, and full concierge support.

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EPISODE SUMMARY - Korean Skincare Tourism, Stem Cells & Beauty Concierge Services in Korea Part 1 

Topics Covered in Part 1:

1. The Rise of Skincare & Aesthetic Medical Tourism in Korea

• Why foreign clients are choosing Korea for skin treatments
• The appeal of advanced technology and lower treatment costs
• Jennifer's backstory- from Wall Street to wellness concierge

2. Stem Cell Therapy in Korea vs. the US

• How stem cells are used for regeneration and healing
• Blood-derived vs. fat-derived stem cells (and why the latter is more potent)
• How clinics extract, cultivate and inject stem cells for skin and joint rejuvenation

3. Booster Injections Explained

• What are skin boosters? Are they the same as your topical skincare?
• Differences between Rejuran, Exosomes and Chanel boosters
• Why in-clinic injectables offer deeper, longer-lasting results
• Debunking the myth of 'salmon sperm': what Rejuran Healer really is and why the injection methods you see on TikTok aren't exactly the most up-to-date 

4. Korea’s Preventative Medical Exam System

• Why Korean health checkups are light-years ahead of Western systems
• What a full medical exam includes (hint: it’s not just blood pressure and cholesterol!)
• How you can get results within days and follow-up instantly with a specialist
• Costs, convenience and the peace of mind that comes with proactive healthcare

Why Korea is the Global Leader in Beauty Wellness

From the volume of treatments performed to Korea’s obsession with innovation, Jennifer breaks down how the Korean medical and beauty system became world-leading. This episode is a must-listen if you're considering:

• Non-invasive rejuvenation
• Medical wellness travel
• Getting a proper medical checkup while in Seoul

Work With Lauren

If you're ready to scale your business with Korean products, practices or techniques, Lauren offers one-on-one consulting, strategy support and product development through her K-Beauty Consultancy.

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Don’t miss Part 2 next week, where Lauren and Jennifer talk plastic surgery trends, the truth about so-called "factory clinics" and how to stay safe as a foreigner getting surgery in Korea.

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