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MOHW-designated Advanced Regenerative Medicine Institution · 2026
Stem Cell Treatments in Gangnam Seoul, Korea
Gangnam Celliting offers three stem cell programs: Face, Scalp & hair, and IV wellness. They share one method but serve different goals. Compare them here to see which one matches yours.
- 2 MD-PhD directors
- 2007 In Gangnam since
- 4 Languages
- 3 mo Free follow-up
In brief
Stem Cell Treatments, at a glance
Gangnam Celliting Clinic · 121 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul · Gangnam Station Exit 12 (4-min walk)
There are three autologous stem cell programs at Gangnam Celliting Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul: Face for skin quality, Scalp & hair for thinning hair, and IV wellness for whole-body support. All use cells from your own blood, prepared on site with the Miracell or NovaStem system. The right program depends on your main goal, and the doctor confirms suitability first.
- Programs Face, Scalp & hair, IV wellness
- Systems Miracell (2021) and NovaStem (2024)
- Treatments performed 450+ since 2021
- Cell source Your own blood, no fat extraction
Side by side
How do the Face, Scalp & hair and IV wellness programs differ?
They differ in goal and delivery: the Face and Scalp programs place cells locally where you want change, while IV wellness delivers them through a drip. Visit numbers are always set at consultation, because they depend on your starting point.
| Face | Scalp & hair | IV wellness | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main goal | Skin quality and resilience | Support thinning hair | General wellness support |
| How delivered | Injected into facial skin | Injected into the scalp | Intravenous drip |
| Visits | Set at consultation | Set at consultation | Set at consultation |
| Short-term effects | Redness, swelling, small bruises | Scalp tenderness | Possible bruise at the drip site |
| Often suits | Dull, tired or thinning skin | Early to moderate thinning | Those wanting whole-body focus |
One blood draw, three possible destinations. The goal decides the program, not the other way round.
Programs in detail
What does each stem cell program involve?
Face program
Aims to improve texture, tone and resilience gradually. It is often discussed for skin that looks tired or has started to thin. More on stem cell skin rejuvenation.
Scalp & hair program
Places prepared cells into the scalp where hair is thinning. Results, if any, develop slowly and vary between people, so expectations are discussed carefully.
IV wellness program
Delivers cells through an intravenous drip while you rest. It is aimed at general wellness rather than a specific area of the face.
Some patients combine programs in one visit, for example Face with Scalp & hair. Whether that is sensible depends on your health and schedule, and the doctor will say if one should come first. See also stem cell anti-aging.
The systems
Miracell or NovaStem: does the system matter to you?
Both are systems for preparing autologous, blood-derived cells, and the doctor chooses between them for your case. You do not need to pick one yourself, but it is worth knowing the names so you can read about them independently.
| Miracell | NovaStem | |
|---|---|---|
| At Celliting since | 2021, with the Stem Cell Center | Introduced in 2024 |
| Cell source | Your own blood | Your own blood |
| Donor material | None | None |
| Prepared where | Clinic's sterile rooms | Clinic's sterile rooms |
Celliting was the 5th clinic in Korea to introduce stem cell procedures and has performed more than 450 stem cell treatments since 2021. It was designated an Advanced Regenerative Medicine Institution by the Ministry of Health and Welfare on June 15, 2026.
Is it right for you?
Which stem cell program fits your goal?
Often a good fit
- Skin that looks tired, dull or thinner than before (Face)
- Gradual hair thinning you want to address early (Scalp & hair)
- Interest in a whole-body wellness session (IV wellness)
- Preference for your own cells over donor material
Talk to your doctor first
- Current or past cancer
- Blood disorders or blood-thinning medicine
- Hair loss with a medical cause not yet investigated
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Expectation of fast or guaranteed change
Suitability is a medical decision made by your doctor after an in-person consultation and review of your health history.
Step by step
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A stem cell program day at Celliting
Consultation and consent
A medical director checks health history and explains what to expect.
Blood draw
A sample of your blood is taken for preparation.
On-site preparation
Cells are prepared in the sterile rooms with Miracell or NovaStem.
Delivery
Injected into face or scalp with comfort management, or given by IV drip while you rest.
Aftercare
Written instructions for your program, in your language.
Why Celliting
Why patients choose Gangnam Celliting Clinic
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Built for international patients
A Gangnam-gu Official Partner Clinic with English, Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese support.
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Care after you fly home
Written aftercare in your language, a 24-hour line and a free 3-month follow-up.
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Two MD-PhDs, every step
Dr. Ho-chan Kim and Dr. Young-mi Rhee personally consult and treat. Nothing is handed off.
For international patients
Planning a stem cell program from abroad
The number of visits is set at consultation; allow a few days in Seoul in case the doctor wants to check you after treatment, or you add a second program. Facial redness can last a few days, so avoid photo-heavy plans right after. Changes in skin or hair build slowly once you are home, and the free 3-month follow-up lets you send progress photos by WhatsApp or KakaoTalk.
- Message us first Send photos and travel dates on WhatsApp before you fly.
- Doctor-reviewed plan Get a suggested plan in advance, confirmed in person.
- Your language English, 中文, 日本語 and Tiếng Việt support.
- Follow-up at home Free 3-month follow-up and a 24-hour line.
FAQ
Stem Cell Treatments: your questions, answered
Reviewed by Dr. Ho-chan Kim, MD, PhD · Updated October 2026
Can I do the Face and Scalp & hair programs on the same day?
Sometimes, if your health and the doctor's assessment allow it. Combining can save a trip, but it may mean more short-term tenderness. The doctor decides at consultation whether same-day combination is sensible for you.
Which program is best for thinning hair?
The Scalp & hair program is the one designed for this. Hair response is slow and varies widely, and thinning with a medical cause should be checked first. The doctor will discuss realistic expectations before you proceed.
Is the IV wellness program the same as a vitamin drip?
No. A vitamin drip delivers nutrients, while the IV wellness stem cell program delivers prepared cells from your own blood. They are different treatments and should not be treated as interchangeable.
Do I choose between Miracell and NovaStem?
Usually the doctor chooses the system for your case. Both prepare autologous, blood-derived cells on site with no donor material. You are welcome to ask why one is recommended.
How many stem cell treatments has the clinic performed?
More than 450 since 2021, when its Stem Cell Center opened with Miracell. Celliting was the 5th clinic in Korea to introduce stem cell procedures. Experience helps, but your own suitability is always assessed individually.
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Cell by cell
Tell us which program you are considering
Message us on WhatsApp (+82-10-4567-3237) or use the consultation form with your main goal, and the doctor will suggest the program that fits.
Medical information on this page is provided by Gangnam Celliting Clinic and reviewed by our medical directors. It is not a substitute for an in-person medical consultation. Individual results vary, and all procedures carry potential risks and side effects that your doctor will explain before treatment.
