Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital LGBTQ Plus Center in Cheonho provides a range of medical procedures and therapies tailored to the needs of the LGBTQ+ community, emphasizing respect and diversity for healthier society. Mental Health Psychiatry Mental Health for LGBTQ+ Individuals: Specialized care and counseling tailored to address mental health issues specific to LGBTQ+ individuals. The aim is to provide a safe and understanding environment for psychological support. Hormone Therapy Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy: Management and administration of hormone therapy to support individuals transitioning to their identified gender. This includes monitoring the physiological changes and adjusting the treatment as needed. Fertility Preservation: Options are provided for preserving fertility prior to starting hormone therapy to ensure individuals have choices regarding family planning in the future. Plastic Surgery Top Surgery: Chest reconstructive procedures to create a masculine or feminine appearance as part of gender-affirming surgery. This is crucial for aligning one’s physical appearance with their gender identity. Breast Augmentation for Trans Women: Surgical breast enlargement for trans women to enhance body congruency. This procedure contributes to physical transitioning as desired by the patient. Facial Feminization Surgery: Cosmetic procedures designed to modify facial features to appear more traditionally feminine. This can include a variety of surgeries like brow lifts or jaw contouring. Gonadectomy (Gonadal Surgery) Hysterectomy: Surgical removal of the uterus for trans men or other individuals seeking this part of their gender-affirming journey. The procedure helps align the body with the individual's gender identity by removing organs associated with female reproductive anatomy. Orchiectomy: Removal of testes as part of transition-related gender confirmation surgery, typically for trans women. It assists in reducing testosterone levels naturally and may precede or accompany other transition surgeries. Otolaryngology (ENT services) Voice Feminization Surgery: Surgical alteration of vocal cords to achieve a higher pitch and a more traditionally feminine voice. This can be an important aspect of gender transition for many trans women. Voice Training: Therapeutic sessions designed to help individuals alter their voice to align better with their gender identity. Services are offered for both feminization and masculinization of the voice. Gender Confirmation Surgery Gender Confirmation Surgery for Trans Women: Surgical procedures including creation of neovagina and other related alterations. This is a significant step in aligning their physical presence with gender identity. Gender Confirmation Surgery for Trans Men: Surgeries like phalloplasty or metoidioplasty to construct male genitalia. This helps in achieving body congruence with gender identity. Infectious Diseases HIV Treatment and Prevention: Comprehensive care and counseling for individuals living with HIV, including medication management and prevention strategies. Emphasis is on reducing transmission and maintaining quality of life. STI Testing and Treatment: Services include testing, treatment, and education on sexually transmitted infections. The focus is on prevention and holistic care to support sexual health. These services are designed to provide inclusive, patient-centered care supporting the specific health and well-being needs of the LGBTQ+ community.

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At Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital in Cheonho, we offer a wide range of specialized medical procedures delivered by highly qualified professionals in a state-of-the-art facility. General Surgery Appendectomy: This procedure involves the surgical removal of the appendix. It is commonly performed to treat appendicitis, an inflammatory condition of the appendix. Cholecystectomy: This surgery involves the removal of the gallbladder and is often performed due to gallstones causing pain or infection. Orthopedic Surgery Knee Replacement: A surgical procedure in which a damaged or diseased knee joint is replaced with an artificial joint. It helps relieve pain and restore function in severely diseased knee joints. Hip Replacement: This involves replacing a worn-out or damaged hip joint with an artificial implant. It's a common procedure for arthritis relief and improving mobility. Neurological Procedures Craniotomy: A surgical operation in which a bone flap is temporarily removed from the skull to access the brain. It is often performed to treat conditions like brain tumors or trauma. Spinal Fusion: This procedure is used to correct problems in the small bones of the spine (vertebrae) and involves the fusion of two or more vertebrae to prevent movement. Cardiology Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG): A surgical procedure to improve blood flow to the heart by redirecting veins or arteries from other parts of the body. It's primarily performed in patients with severe coronary heart disease. Angioplasty: A minimally invasive endovascular procedure to widen narrowed or obstructed blood vessels, typically to treat atherosclerosis. Oncology Mastectomy: Surgery to remove one or both breasts, partially or completely. It's often a treatment for breast cancer. Lobectomy: Surgical removal of a lobe of an organ, such as the lung. It is often performed to remove tumors or cancerous tissue. Urology Prostatectomy: This surgery involves the removal of all or part of the prostate gland. It is most often used to treat prostate cancer. Gastroenterology Colonoscopy: A procedure that allows examination of the colon's inner lining for abnormalities using a long, flexible tube with a camera. It helps in diagnosing conditions like colorectal cancer. Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP): A procedure combining endoscopy and fluoroscopy to diagnose and treat conditions of the bile ducts. Nephrology Dialysis: A treatment that performs the functions of the kidneys, removing waste products and excess substances from the blood. It's primarily used to treat chronic kidney failure. These procedures reflect the hospital's commitment to providing comprehensive and advanced medical care to its patients.

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PS Beauty Clinic in Gyodae offers a variety of advanced cosmetic and beauty treatments aimed at enhancing both natural beauty and personal confidence. Below are the procedures categorized for your convenience: Facial Treatments Microdermabrasion: This procedure uses a minimally abrasive instrument to gently sand your skin, removing the thicker, uneven outer layer. It helps to renew overall skin tone and texture, improves age spots, and reduces fine lines. Chemical Peels: A solution is applied to the skin to exfoliate and eventually peel off. It reveals new, regenerated skin that is smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin. Injectables Botox: A neurotoxin injection that temporarily relaxes facial muscles to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Common areas treated include the forehead, crow's feet, and frown lines. Dermal Fillers: These injections are used to add volume and fullness to the skin, addressing wrinkles and sagging. They can also enhance facial contours such as lips and cheeks, giving a more youthful appearance. Laser Treatments Laser Hair Removal: A procedure that uses a concentrated beam of light to remove unwanted hair. The laser targets hair follicles, inhibiting future hair growth while leaving the surrounding skin undamaged. Laser Skin Resurfacing: This treatment reduces facial wrinkles and skin irregularities, like blemishes or acne scars, using short, concentrated pulses of laser light. It precisely removes skin layer by layer for a smoother, more youthful appearance. Body Treatments Body Contouring: Non-surgical procedure designed to reshape and tone areas of the body to improve overall body aesthetics. Techniques such as cold therapy or ultrasound are employed to reduce stubborn fat pockets. Cellulite Reduction: Utilizes a combination of technology to smooth out and firm skin affected by cellulite. It enhances skin texture and tightens areas where cellulite appears most commonly, like thighs and buttocks. Each of these procedures is designed to meet specific cosmetic goals, and the experienced team at PS Beauty Clinic can provide personalized recommendations based on individual needs and preferences.

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