DR. CHOI TV

Skin, explained in a way patients can actually use.

DR. CHOI TV organizes Dr. Choi's videos by topic so international patients can understand the clinic's approach before a visit. Videos are in Korean; English topic labels and summaries are provided on this page.

PIGMENT LAB

Why Melasma Persists Even After 20 Laser Sessions
PIGMENT LAB

Why Melasma Persists Even After 20 Laser Sessions

Understanding why melasma recurs and why differentiating epidermal from dermal pigment changes the treatment approach.

Does Melasma Get Worse with Summer Treatment? Why Timing Matters
PIGMENT LAB

Does Melasma Get Worse with Summer Treatment? Why Timing Matters

Addressing common misconceptions about treating melasma in summer and what the right seasonal approach looks like.

Does Melasma Always Require Long Treatment? Ways to Shorten the Timeline
PIGMENT LAB

Does Melasma Always Require Long Treatment? Ways to Shorten the Timeline

Clarifying expectations around melasma treatment duration and what factors may allow a shorter course.

The Melasma Trap: Epidermal vs Dermal Melasma Fully Explained
PIGMENT LAB

The Melasma Trap: Epidermal vs Dermal Melasma Fully Explained

Why epidermal and dermal melasma require different approaches, and how misidentification affects results.

Refractory Melasma: Deep Dermal Pigment That Stays — What Can Be Done
PIGMENT LAB

Refractory Melasma: Deep Dermal Pigment That Stays — What Can Be Done

Why deep dermal pigment persists and what options may be considered in difficult-to-treat melasma.

My Solar Lentigo Got Darker After REEPOT Laser — Is This a Side Effect?
PIGMENT LAB

My Solar Lentigo Got Darker After REEPOT Laser — Is This a Side Effect?

Why pigment may appear temporarily darker after laser treatment and what the normal response range looks like.

A More Precise Approach to Solar Lentigo Removal
PIGMENT LAB

A More Precise Approach to Solar Lentigo Removal

How flat, well-defined solar lentigines are differentiated from other pigment and treated according to lesion characteristics.

REEPOT Laser: AI Innovation or Real Answer for Solar Lentigo, Seborrheic Keratosis and Melasma?
PIGMENT LAB

REEPOT Laser: AI Innovation or Real Answer for Solar Lentigo, Seborrheic Keratosis and Melasma?

An overview of how REEPOT laser is applied to difficult pigmentation including solar lentigines, seborrheic keratoses and melasma.

Seborrheic Keratosis is Not Just for Older Skin
PIGMENT LAB

Seborrheic Keratosis is Not Just for Older Skin

Why seborrheic keratosis can appear even in younger patients, and why differentiation still matters.

How to Tell Apart Melasma, Solar Lentigo, Seborrheic Keratosis and Freckles — and How Each Is Treated
PIGMENT LAB

How to Tell Apart Melasma, Solar Lentigo, Seborrheic Keratosis and Freckles — and How Each Is Treated

A guide to differentiating the most common pigmented lesions and understanding why each requires a different treatment approach.

Please note

Videos are produced in Korean with translated titles and summaries provided on this page. Content is for general educational purposes. Treatment decisions are made after in-person examination.