Dr. Jong Seon Kim and Dr. Jong Hoon Lee attend the ASLS Korea Autumn Congress 2026 in Seoul

The ASLS Korea Autumn Congress 2026 was held at COEX in Seoul on November 7–8 under the theme "From Reality to Excellence." It is one of Korea's main meetings for doctors working in aesthetic laser, injectable and lifting treatments, combining lecture sessions with a large device exhibition.

Dr. Jong Seon Kim and Dr. Jong Hoon Lee attended on November 8. Their focus for the day was simple: hear how other clinicians are approaching problems we see every week, and judge new methods and devices against one question — would this make a real difference for our patients?

The lecture that stayed with us most covered skin regeneration with hADM (human acellular dermal matrix). Its starting point was that under-eye concerns which look alike from the outside — hollowness, thin skin and fine crepey lines — often come from different causes.

The practical takeaway was about diagnosis before treatment: separating volume loss from skin thinning and surface texture, and matching the material, depth and technique to each. The speakers were equally clear that any new approach has to be weighed on safety and long-term follow-up, not only on early photos.

The thread lifting session returned to fundamentals. A thread lift is not simply placing threads and pulling; it starts with facial anatomy — where the tissue has descended, where it can be anchored, and which direction of lift looks natural for that face.

Anchor points, vectors and thread choice were discussed as one plan rather than separate steps. For us it was a useful prompt to review how we design our own thread lifts, and a reminder of why consultation time spent on design matters as much as the procedure itself.

Between sessions, the doctors walked the exhibition, which brought together lifting, laser and skin-care device makers, including Wontech's Oligio XM.

At each booth the question was less about new features and more about fit: does the device solve a problem our current treatments don't, is the evidence behind it convincing, and how would it sit alongside what we already offer?

The Rejuran booth was another stop. Skin boosters are one of our main treatment areas, so updates on products, indications and technique are directly relevant to the consultations we hold every day.

A full day of lectures and exhibition halls is tiring, but coming away with sharper questions and new ideas is still the part of the job we enjoy most. We will review what we learned one point at a time and bring into our practice only what holds up.

This post is a record of conference attendance. It does not promise any treatment result; whether a treatment suits you is decided in consultation with your doctor.