One Visit and a New Smile in Only an Hour

#1Editor's experience at the Hus-Hu Dental Clinic My face had become very asymmetric because of chewing only on one side of my mouth and unconsciously bracing my jaw when sleeping. At the recommendation of a friend, Ellen, I met the dentist of the Hus-Hu Dental Clinic. Most people go to a plastic surgeon in such a case, but Ellen recommended a dentist because my problem ultimately concerned the teeth. Needless to say, dentistry is far less traumatic in this kind of case than plastic surgery, but can a dentist really fix my problem?


» Consultation and treatment The dentist, Dr. Kwon Hyuk-jin, recommended prompt treatment. He said that overly developed muscles make the contour look stronger and make the person lose confidence about appearance, and that continued neglect of teeth grinding and malocclusion can cause damage to teeth and indigestion. His recommendation was a botox injection, a simple and affordable treatment. Botox is injected into the jaw muscles to block delivery of neurotransmitters that move muscles and to reduce their strength. The effect is apparent after only one to three months after injection. A ‘night guard’ can be tailor-made to prevent teeth grinding during sleep; protect teeth, gums, and jaw muscles; and rest the jaw joints to help mitigate their pain. Only one injection of botox can solve the problem, and it takes only 20 minutes from consultation to completion of procedure. Immediate return to daily life is possible and night guards can be shipped to overseas addresses.
» Process Take an x-ray of the teeth → Consult the doctor while examining the x-ray → inject botox at the exact location of jaw joints.




#2Editor's experience at the Hus-Hu Skin Clinic Dr. Chang Seung-ho, the dermatologist of the clinic, recommended a filler injection to eliminate the wrinkles around my lips, which are a result of my face asymmetry. It is not a surgical procedure, but it does involve local anesthesia and injection, and as such, it is ideal for people who are afraid of or do not have time for full surgery.



» Consultation and treatment In addition to easily removing the wrinkles around the lips, fillers are used for various purposes, making this an extremely popular procedure. They fill deep furrows that cannot be smoothed out by botox; raise the nose; correct the underjaw that is inward and short; make the lips full; fill in the sunken areas under the eyes, forehead, and cheeks; and many other such things. They correct the sagging or angulated face line to make the face more threedimensional, tighter, and resilient. After applying anesthesia, it takes only five to ten minutes to inject a filler after applying an anesthesia ointment or a simple PCA (patient controlled analgesia) injection, and the injection leaves no swelling or bruise.
» Process Consult the doctor about your problem → Mark the area to be injected with the filler → Sanitize the area or inject anesthetic if necessary → Inject the filler

Info.
Available Languages English, Japanese, Chinese
For e-mail consultation and reservation international@hus-hu.com
Open hours 10:00˜20:00(Mon.,Fri.), 10:00˜19:00(Tues.,Wed.,Thur.),
10:00˜17:00(Sat.), closed on Sundays and public holidays
For inquiries 02-519-8013 www.hus-hu.com
Address 3F, Gujeong Bldg. 610-5, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Direction Apgujeong Station on Line 3 from Exit 3

★Impressions of the Hus-Hu Skin & Dental Clinic
The clinic is frequented by foreigners thanks to its kind staff fluent in English, Chinese, and Japanese. It looks like a café, not like a clinic. Coffee, juice, and homemade cookies are served, and many foreigners drop by just to chat with the staff. It is a friendly place that enjoys the full confidence of patients since it allows people who are reluctant to undergo plastic surgery, like your editor, to receive quality consultation and treatment in a comfortable setting.

The Medical & Beauty Tour by
TheBeetleMap 2010.07 | P79-80

Smile! Veneers at Hus'hu

 

My teeth were approximately four shades lighter than they were before.

It's faily safe to that the Brits have been long associcated whith bad teeth. Whilst this sweeping generalisation may be cruel and in many cases unwarranted , I must admit that I lived up to this stereotype . My teeth were not exactly horrendoously deformed, but in spite of bleaching my teeth, using whitening toothpaste and wearing braces as a teenager, they were still a pale shade of yellow and my front teeth were so out of proportion that they made my slightly protruding caniness stick out like Vampire fangs.

Although I'm not an overly insecure person, I was somewhat self - conscious about my teeth, particularly when it came to smiling in photographs. I had long considered cosmetic dentistry, but never went through with it as most places I enquired at either charged an extortionate amount or seemed unprofessional. A friend recommened Hus-hu clinic in Apgujeong, so I decided to check them out.

When I went for my first consultation, I was greeted by Dr. Kwon who was extremely friendly and professional and immediately made me feel relaxed. He recommended a laser whitening method called Zoom, which I had done then there and I instantly noticed the difference. My teeth were approximately fourshades lighter than they were before. When he suggested veneers, panic began to set in. I'd seen all of the TV make- over shows so I was faily aware of the procedure. For those of you who are nor familiar with this method , preparation for veneers involves filing down the natural teeth and removing the enamel in order to fit the new coating. Ouch, however, he took a mold of my teeth, explaned the procedure and during my next visit showed me what my new veneers would look like. After realising that it was far less risky and complicated than I had initially imagined, I decided to go ahead with the treatment.

I was given a local anaesthetic so I couldn't feel the dreaded dentist's drill Dr. Kwon removed approximately 0.4 mm from the edegs and surface of each of my front four teeth and cemented some temporary veneers. They felt rather uncomfortable andunnatural(imagine press- on nails, only for your teeth), but they looked great.

A week later, I returned to the clinic to have my temporary veneers removed and my real ones fitted. The dental nurse warned that I may experience some sensitivity and she was not kidding. Going to the dentist is uncomfortable enough as it is. but imagine having a scale and polish with no protective enamel. For those of you who have sensitive teeth, it’s like the sensation you get when biting into an ice cream, only intensified 10 times. Once again- ouch, However, the pain rapidly subsided, and I soon had the type of smile I’d always wanted. My teeth are now straight and white, yet still natural looking, which was a huge relief as I’d had nightmares of resembling a female Simon Cowell and blinding people every time I opened my mouth.

The staff at Hus hu took great care of me and even gave me some pink lip gloss as a gift to compliment my new smile. I’m going to return to the clinicin a fortnight for a check-up and one last whitening session to ensure that my bottom teeth are the same shade as my veneers. When I do, I will be sure to thank Dr. Kwon and his staff again for making my smile that much brighter.

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Something to Smile About

When I used to think of teeth whitening, I always imagined a complicated, painful and sloppy process – a mouth full of chemicals and peroxide, a plastic tray that shreds your cheeks and gums, exposure to funky gamma rays and results that made you question your investment. But a few Saturdays ago, SeoulStyle.com’s Creative Director, Kelly, and I braved the Apgujeong crowds and made our way to HusHu clinic for a consultation and a full-blown whitening. Kelly’s vice – coffee; mine – red wine. The effects of drinks such as coffee, black tea and red wine on the teeth are harsh (and let’s not forget cigarettes, which, thankfully neither of us smoke). While Kelly’s teeth were far from brown, there was evidence of staining. My teeth, on the other hand, have had the benefit of regular cleaning and scaling through my three-year journey through orthodontia in Korea. Regardless, they had a strange tinge to them that no doubt was the result of my love for the grape.


Upon walking in the door of HusHu, we were struck by the spaciousness of the place and the lack of a “clinical” feeling to it. Small café-style tables fill the room along with a few computers (free wifi), a pair of sofas, TV and a kitchen. The friendly staff at the front desk gave us clipboards with a basic information sheet to fill out and summoned Ellen Choi, HusHu’s marketing liason to talk to us. After a brief wait, we were led into Dr. Im Hyunggu’s office for a consultation. Im, 31, appears to be about 18 years old and has an easy-going (perfect) smile. He answers our questions with ease in perfect English and tells me his qualifications after I ask him his age. He’s been in the field for six years and practices general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and also does implants.

The HusHu book was presented to us explaining in easy terms what we were getting this day. We opted for the in-house whitening. This is a process that makes your teeth about two shades whiter, all in about 90 minutes or so, depending on your need for cleaning, scaling, etc. After the consult, Kelly and I were led to separate rooms and prepped for our 20 minutes under the blue light. Other processes available include Brite Smile and Zoom. Both of these require three sessions under the lamp and Zoom involves the use of UV light as well as blue light, requiring the patient to wear sunblock around the lips and mouth. These two choices are more expensive, but are the perfect choice for someone about to have wedding photos taken or getting ready to go to their high school reunion. The end result of these is closer to six shades whiter. For most people who brush regularly, that would be “Hollywood White.” This takes about 3 hours including consultation, cleaning, etc. The in-house whitening is ideal for someone who is too busy to spend all day in a dentist’s office – even one as comfortable as HusHu. This can be done during an extended lunch hour or on a Saturday afternoon.

The process is painless and if you bring your iPod you might end up falling asleep (like me). The lightactivated gel is placed on the teeth, your eyes are covered (or you get cool shades like Kelly had) and on goes the blue light. The only potential side effect I was warned of was tooth sensitivity that might last for a few hours. Luckily, neither Kelly nor I had any problems to speak of. After it was over, Dr. Im showed me the before and after teeth colors, using a color chart consisting of about 16 or so little teeth in varying degrees of whiteness (or yellowness). I was blown away by the difference. I am not one who spends much time looking in the mirror, but I had a hard time putting it down this time. For 400,000 won, I find it worth the investment. Ten teeth on the top and 10 on the bottom were whiter than I could remember them being in 20 years. If you want the Hollywood-white, the price is around 800,000 won for Zoom and Brite Smile and you can maintain that look by going in for follow-up visits every six months or so for 150,000 won. When we left the office, we looked like two people who had hit the jackpot – our smiles were wide again and we both had that self-esteem boost that comes from treating yourself to something really nice (and completely selfish). See you in a few months, Ellen and Dr. Im.


Call us to set up an appointment or for a consultation at 1588-7464

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Web: english.hus-hu.com

Hus'Hu Apgujeong clinic is located outside of exit 3 of Apgujeong Station,
on the third floor above Café Pascucci. 1588-7464 call for more detail infomrations!!!

by Tracey Stark, Groove Korea Advertorial-May

Affordable Prices and Comfortable

Customized Premium Medical Service!


* Hus’hu introduction
It means Hue of ‘Human’ and Hus’hu serves custom- oriented premium medical service
Hus’hu respects human and offers the premium medical service for them.
We are here for you with best doctors with a fill heart of treating the best customers

* Interesting Story !
Do you know about Marquis Who's Who in the world??
Marquis is one of the 3 biographical dictionaries,
it is the same meaning as Hus’hu business mind to provide special service to special people.

Testimonials

*  I got my teeth whitened. I felt that the entire procedure went well. and I felt comfortable and well taken care of through the whole process. Although the trip to Bundang was somewhat long, it was worth it in order to receive affordable prices. Overall I am quite happy with the results! Thank you! All the best!

    - Mark from Hus’hu Clinic in Bundang

*  I’m very happy with my experience at Hus’hu top-notch English- Speaking Clinic. The staff was very friendly and my dental care was excellent.

 - Gail Patches from Hus’hu Clinic in Bundang

*  I had my teeth cleaned as well as some cavities filled. Hus’hu dental clinic worked with me on everything it was easy! Everyone speaks English and services was great! Best Dental!

   - Larisa from Hus’hu Clinic in Bundang

A Great News for Residents in Bundang

So I had to go back to the dentist to get my cavity filled. It cost 100,000 won, or about $86.000. Fillings here aren’t covered by insurance if you opt for the white kind (I did). The metal ones however, are, but since I only had one I decided to splurge. I cannot express enough how much I love my dentist. The staff is fluent in English, my hygienist is part of a rock band, and in exchange for writing them a testimonial (no, this isn’t it by the way), they gave me a goody bag! Should you find yourself living off the Bundang line and you’d like to go to a fantastic dentist, Hus’Hu (cute name no?) is the place to go.

From Julie in Bundang 

Attractive Korean Medical Services

Cosmetic Medical Treatments for Foreign Tourists/Residents

By Magdalena Spassky (Russia)

Ms. Spassky is a Russian journalist who visited Seoul for covering G20 summit in November. She experienced teeth whitening program at hus'hu dental clinic, one of the Seoul city's partnering medical institutions.

I had a wonderful chance to experience teeth and skin whitening at the HusHu clinic in Seoul, arranged by the Korean Medical Tourism Center

What I really find specific about the Korean medical system is the human touch you get as a client. It starts from hyper-politeness of Korean clinic staff. As you get to the modern interior of the clinic, that looks more like a lobby of an exclusive five star hotel, you get a feeling that you are another Hollywood super-star who came to get her VIP treatment. Only paparazzi are missing from this idealistic scene. Everything in the Korean clinic is about you, the client.

It is no secret, that any dental or skin treatments are painful. I individually have a very high pain sensitivity, and especially teeth sensitivity. In all my life when I went through dental or skin treatments anywhere in the world except for Korea, I didn’t t have a doctor excusing and saying sorry every time when I felt a higher sensitivity, and waiting a couple of moments until the pain goes by. Imagine yourself moaning in the dental chair with your mouth open wide and you actually get somebody sitting next to you and holding your hand to make you comfortable. That employee of the clinic, nice Korean lady, would tell you that you have to go through all this suffering to have a brighter smile or better looking skin, she would share her own experiences and you realize that if your beauty requires medical interference, it s actually your job keep silent and wait when the doctor will make miracles! She becomes your friend for the time of the beauty procedure and every time she calls you later to make another appointment with a clinic you feel you are talking to friend and not a call service person!

Another way of showing this super-great hospitality is the very existence of fabulous organizations that are in place to provide you with all information about the medical services available. When I received an information about the Cosmetic Medical Treatments for Foreign Tourists/Residents, I immediately decided that I m so definitely interested in it! I got interviewed by the Seoul Medical Tourism Center, established and operated by Seoul Metropolitan City. It is located in downtown Seoul. Seoul Medical Tourism Center is a governmental institution created to promote medical tourism in Seoul and to provide counseling on medical institutions that can be found in Seoul. The event that I had a chance to experience was a part of the big promotion campaign. Year 2010 is announced as a Visit Korea year, it also coincided with Korea hosting the Formula 1 and G20 Summit, two good motivations for higher international mobility.

There is a term of “soft power” proposed by Harvard scholar Josef Nye, it helps the country to create its more positive international profile by co-option and attraction. It can be contrasted with 'hard power', that is the use of coercion and payment. Soft power can be wielded not just by states, but by all actors in international politics, such as NGOs or international institutions. You travel not only to get familiar with the local culture, such as music, fine arts and theater, but to understand what are human relationships in the country. Do people treat each other with respect, do you give a good care to children and older people, what level are the services. Yes, Korea already is known for the excellent services. It is about a genuine quality of all the services, which is so important in health care systems, but also staff to client attitudes, which is so touching in Korea!

In this regard, according to my experiences, the human touch is what makes Korean medical services very attractive. After the treatments are done, it is what stays in your memoirs about the Korean medical systems. I was so pleased by the services that I already have most of my best friends having appointments with the same clinic. Thank you to HusHu staff and Seoul Medical Tourism Center!

 

Best Dental!

I felt Dr. Hyung and all staff did their best to make the experience comfortable and efficient. I had a cleaning and inlay work done during myvisits at the Bundang Sunae Dong Branch. The office was clean and very well decorated, it even had a free internet cafe. All the equipment was sterile. Dr. Hyung speaks fluent English with a bit of a Californian American Accent. All the staff spoke some English, some better than others, but communicatingwas a NOT an issue at any time during the visits. I had all my questions about the treatment process answered.

The work seems to be holding up well. The cleaning was what I expected (aplaque removal and then polishing treatment). The price was verycompetitive and reasonable when compared to similar treatment in the United States. In summary, friendly, communicative staff and a competent,professional, doctor. I would recommend Hus Hu to others. I plan on getting another cleaning in the next six months

- Richard S Clive



I had my teeth cleaned, as well as some cavities filled Hus'hu Clinic worked with me on everything.It was eszy, Everyone speakes English anad the service was great! Best Dental!

- Larisa



Great cleaning! Better than my dentist in my country. very relaxing , No pain, and no bleeding / sore gums after Thank you!

- Kelly Hogan



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Great Medical Service

 No more scared about going to the dentist in Seoul

The doctor and staff were thoughtful, courteous and professional.

 I only wish that I’d known about this place sooner .

Now I don’t have to be scared about going to the dentist in

Korea anymore. Well, No more scared than usual, anyway.

                                                                                                     from Sean

Gift of a Dazzling Smile

Gift of a dazzling smile

One aspect of my appearance I've always considersed very important is my smile. I had to endure braces when I was younger. so I try to keep my teeth looking thebest that I can. People always comment on how white my teeth are and ask if I've everhad them whited, which I had't until I visited Hus'Hu Bundang Branch. From my intial e - mail asking about the services provided and my detailed response from Ellen Choi( In the marketing department), I feel that Hus-Hu would be a good choice and I madean appointment for teeth whitening and scaling .

Upon my arrival I was impressed at the facilities and how upscale everything was. Ellenwas there to greet me and see that I was taken care of by Angie(오단비). Being a patientat Hus-Hu is like fling first class. they really make you feel special and do anything they canto ensure you're comfortable during your visit. Both the scailing and whitening processes were simple , painless and quick. While the results weren't extremly noticeable. there definiely was an improvement and that's all I wanted.
I'm very happy I chose to visit Hus-Hu. and definitely visit them again in 6months. The entire taff is very professional , freindly and helpful.


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Zoom Teeth Whitening ' A Quick Procedure That Works

Zoom 2 Whitening"Zoom has made my smile look ten years younger. I was amazed at how short and easy the process actually was. I'm recommending Zoom! to all of my friends who want a simple, safe way to look better in less than an hour."

#of treatments: Varies but typically 1 – 3
Treatment intervals: Every 3-4 weeks
Treatment time: 45 – 60 minutes
Recovery time: no downtime


APPOINTMENT
Tel: 02-1588-7464 / 519-8027 / if no answer 1588-7536
e-mail: international@hus-hu.com
address:3F Gujeong B/D. 610-5 Shinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea
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Hus-Hu to the rescue again-in search of a Hollywood-worthy smile

Last month, our partners at Groove Magazine published a fabulous article by the lovely Ms. Michelle about the process of undergoing BOTOX at Hus-Hu Dental and Dermatology Clinic in Apgujeong. Not only did Michelle have me chuckling throughout her witty and highly informative piece, she left me feeling curious about how this seemingly invincible team of beauty experts at Hus-Hu might help a gal like Me. As it were, I had undertaken a somewhat spiritual mission after an accident that left me with a broken leg: SMILE MORE, and SMILE BIG.

In search of aforementioned big smile and still on crutches, I decided to boldly venture to the mean streets of Apgu and invited Groove Editor Tracey Stark to join me in my endeavor. We are, afterall, the ultimate culprits: Tracey loves red wine and I lovvve my Cappuccino (I’m on a first name basis with the Starbucks folks). The result? I feel self-conscious when I film and Tracey worries about the toll taken on his pearlies by years of savoring Provencal Rhone Reds. We decided we were in this together, and put our mouths in Hus-Hu’s hands.

We were greeted by the fabulous Jeeyoung Kim in the clinics upscale lobby, which could easily be mistaken for a posh cafe. Jeeyoung, whose porcelain skin speaks for itself, specialises in Customer service and acts as a liaison to all foreign clientele. She also provides online consultation, and is pleased to hand-tailor each client’s experience to be certain they meet their goals while feeling at home. Jeeyoung is the sort of rare individual who possesses a gift for anticipating a customer’s concerns and I immediately felt both relaxed and excited at the prospects of working with her. She treated us to complimentary Ginseng face masks after noting that we both suffered from seasonal dryness and offered a few words of wisdom. After preparing us some refreshments, including the best cappuccino I’d had in months (irony!), she proceeded to inform us of the options the clinic offers to help us on my way to a flashier smile .

While I’ve always harboured a fear of dentists, there is nothing ‘hospital-like’ about Hus-Hu. The lobby alone is a pleasure to relax in, complete with TV, free internet and a mini-bar for coffee and juice. I may just go there to wind down if stuck in Apgu for a few hours between jobs! Next, we met with Dr Im Hyung Gu, whose smile is as charming as his approach to his work and whose clients include some well-known celebs. He explained that we’d be undergoing a process called ‘in-office whitening”, which is perfect for a busy-bee like myself who tends to value time over sustenance and loves instant gratification. Dr Hu discussed the benefits of this 400 000won proceedure, which utilizes blue light and takes approximately 90 minutes from start to finish. This option seemed right for someone looking to go 2 shades whiter and the price tag is more than reasonable considering I can look forward to 3-6 months of dazzling people with my chompers

We were led into sunny treatment rooms and positioned in dental chairs. After a brief inspection by Dr Im, I had my teeth cleaned while a translator stood by to explain every part of the process. After a little scaling and plaque removal, I was equipped with Kanye-worthy glasses and left to chill to Kesha, Lady Gaga and Jay Z as the 20 minute treatment took place.

The procedure was painless but I was given a ‘panic button’ in the event I had any concerns.30 minutes later, I was staring at my new and much improved smile and Tracey and I fought over the mirror as we compared our results.
The verdict? For anyone in Seoul with a skin or dental concern, Hus-Hu appears to be a mecca for affordable beauty and superb service in Seoul. I recommend giving Jeeyoung an email with your questions or dropping by (it’s easy to find outside Apgujeong station exit 3). To email Jeeyoung: international@hus-hu.com

Visit the clinics website at english.hus-hu.com. I will be back for a skin consultation as I’m now sold on the power of Hus-hu service, and not least because of Ellen’s excellent care. They simply have the right combination, making them the “HU” to see for beauty.

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