MEDICAL DISCLAIMER

 Last Updated: August 2026

Healthcare and medical information published on Trend in Korea is provided for general educational and informational purposes only.

It is not medical advice.

Information on this website is not intended to:

diagnose a medical condition

recommend individual treatment

replace professional medical consultation

create a doctor-patient relationship

guarantee the safety or effectiveness of any treatment

Individual Medical Decisions

Every person's medical situation is different.

Medical decisions should be made in consultation with appropriately qualified healthcare professionals who can evaluate the individual's:

medical history

symptoms

diagnosis

test results

medications

risks

personal circumstances

Healthcare Providers

References to hospitals, clinics, doctors, health screening programs or medical services do not constitute a guarantee or endorsement of a particular provider.

The largest, most famous or most expensive medical institution is not necessarily the most appropriate choice for every patient.

Patients should independently evaluate:

physician qualifications

medical appropriateness

facility capabilities

costs

risks

alternatives

follow-up arrangements

before making treatment decisions.

Health Screening

More medical tests do not automatically mean better health screening.

Appropriate tests depend on factors such as age, sex, medical history, family history and individual risk.

Screening decisions should be discussed with qualified healthcare professionals.

Cosmetic and Dermatology Information

Information about skincare, dermatology, cosmetic treatments or plastic surgery is general information only.

Cosmetic products and medical treatments are not interchangeable.

Claims made in advertising, social media or influencer content should not be treated as medical evidence.

Medical Tourism

Traveling for medical care involves additional considerations such as:

continuity of care

travel after treatment

complications

follow-up

insurance

legal jurisdiction

communication

Medical suitability and safety should take priority over tourism or convenience.

Emergency Situations

Trend in Korea is not an emergency medical service.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, contact the appropriate local emergency service or seek immediate professional medical care.

No Doctor-Patient Relationship

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