We don’t just look at your toenails. We look at your whole body.
Non-surgical treatment for toenail fungus and ingrown toenails — diagnosed in person by specialist medical staff, in line with medical-society guidelines.
Non-surgical and conservative. No hospitalisation. Sessions and results vary by person.
Leave it not to ‘management’, but to ‘medical care’.
Ingrown toenails, thickened nails and recurring nail pain belong to medicine, not cosmetics. Trimming with non-medical tools only touches the surface of the problem — the root remains.
Specialist medical staff diagnose you in person
An MFDS-certified laser removes the fungus down to its roots
Pre-conditioning settles the skin first
Correction and treatment together, aiming for recovery without recurrence
Cause-matched treatment
Toenail fungus
Combination laser devices are applied in alternation to destroy the roots of the fungus hidden deep inside the nail.
Learn about laser treatment →Ingrown toenail
Using a dedicated device developed in-house by Obliv, we correct and re-design the abnormal structure bearing on the toe — non-surgically.
Learn about correction →Functional medicine
We look beyond the nail to circulation, pressure and immune balance — including foot problems driven by conditions such as diabetes.
Learn more →Signs it’s time to see a doctor
Even simple tenderness can progress, and untreated fungus can spread quickly and take longer to treat. Early assessment makes treatment easier.
Toenail fungus
Ingrown toenail
- The nail presses into the flesh and the surrounding skin hurts
- Swelling, redness or discharge — signs of inflammation
- Pain when walking or putting on shoes
- Pain keeps returning, or symptoms are getting worse
Toenail Total Care, in four steps
The right device for your nail and your comfort
Every nail differs in thickness and pain sensitivity. We choose the device by how deformed the nail is and how sensitive you are to pain.
Onycho
635nm + 405nm · Automatic treatment of both feet in one session · MFDS-certified
Atom
635nm + 405nm · Dual cross-rotating beam with 12 / 15 / 20-minute modes · MFDS-certified
AF
635nm + 405nm · Swing scanning for even whole-foot coverage · MFDS-certified, US FDA-cleared
Healer
1064nm · Heat delivered beneath thickened or deformed nails · 1.5 / 6 / 8mm spots · MFDS-certified
When laser treatment may be considered
- Oral antifungals are difficult due to pregnancy, breastfeeding or liver concerns
- You already take several medications and would rather not add another
- Oral antifungals have not improved the nail enough
- A thickened nail keeps topical treatments from absorbing well
- You want early care out of concern about spreading it to family
Whether to use laser treatment, which device and how many sessions are decided by the clinician after an examination. Results vary from person to person.
We straighten the nail — not remove it.
Removing the nail may bring temporary relief, but it can curve further as it regrows. Our correction treats the cause, planned from your nail’s curvature stage.
Podologe is a Class I clinic-grade medical device made of stainless steel and nickel-titanium. Its curved spring wire draws the nail up on both sides — straightening quickly for relief, then holding it so it doesn’t curl in again.
The tip of the nail reflects what’s inside
Poor circulation, diabetes, chronic fatigue, walking patterns and rapid weight gain can all sit behind nail problems. Optional IV programmes support your body’s response to treatment.
Root Regeneration IV
For people in their 60s and over whose recovery and nail growth are slower.
Anti-inflammatory Circulation IV
Ginkgo leaf and liquorice based, for cold, tingling hands and feet.
Radiance & Vitality IV
Immunity, fatigue and skin care together — for long working hours.
IV programmes do not treat toenail fungus directly; they aim to improve the body’s environment. Non-covered and entirely optional — cost and sessions are explained in consultation.
In-clinic precision testing
KOH fungal test (direct microscopy)
The standard first-line test for fungal infection, read by a doctor under our in-clinic microscope to confirm infection and shape a tailored care plan.
Blood test with GC Labs (Green Cross)
When medication is prescribed, we check liver function and overall health in advance so the prescription is safe.
Our three promises
We remove the cause, not just ease the symptoms.
Beyond clearing fungus and straightening a curved nail, we treat the circulation and pressure imbalances behind it.
Treatment tailored to each patient.
Diabetes, blood-pressure medication, lifestyle — the plan is built around you.
We never push treatment.
We explain only what is needed, and begin once you have understood and agreed.
Toenail treatment can be claimed
Claims are possible on private health insurance once a disease code is registered after diagnosis by our medical team. Coverage depends on your insurer and policy, and an excess may apply.
Our reception staff will help with the paperwork.
Frequently asked
How is this different from a nail salon?
We take a medical approach: diagnosis, hygiene management, a treatment plan, MFDS-certified medical devices and personalised prescriptions — treating the root cause, not just the surface.
Will my nail be removed?
No. Treatment is non-surgical and conservative; the nail is kept and corrected.
Does it hurt?
Most treatment is done without anaesthesia, and pre-conditioning involves very little pain.
How long does treatment take?
Each session takes about 30 minutes. Because a nail takes six months to a year to grow out fully, treatment is complete only once a healthy new nail has grown through. The number of sessions is set after diagnosis and varies by person.
Dr. Park Hyun-soo
Director, Obliv Clinic Seoul Origin Branch
Graduated from Keimyung University School of Medicine
Every first visit includes an in-person diagnosis by the director — including walking habits and foot pressure analysis.
5 minutes from Jonggak & Euljiro 1-ga
By subway
Jonggak (Line 1) · Exit 4, 300 m straight, right at Daiso, 150 m toward Cheonggyecheon
Euljiro 1-ga (Line 2) · Exit 4, 300 m straight, left at IBK Bank, 150 m toward Cheonggyecheon
Jongno 3-ga · Euljiro 3-ga also nearby
