Gangnam Unni adds in-person guides to attract medical tourists

Healing Paper, the operator of Korea’s leading plastic surgery and skin care app Gangnam Unni, said Monday that it is expanding its "Unni Guide" service to include in-person interpretation, aiming to capture a larger share of the surging medical tourism market. Gangnam Unni functions as a comprehensive digital marketplace for cosmetic enhancements. The platform allows users to browse transparent pricing, compare hospital credentials and read verified reviews for procedures ranging from routine dermatology treatments to complex plastic surgery. By centralizing information that was once fragmented or obscured, the app has become a critical gatekeeper for Korea’s multibillion-dollar beauty industry. The expanded Unni Guide service addresses the information asymmetry and language barriers that often deter international patients. While the platform previously focused on online consultations and booking logistics, the new offline component provides vetted interpreters who accompany patients through the entire clinical process. These guides assist with everything from initial hospital rec

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