Is HemaPure the same as dialysis?

No. Dialysis is standard medical treatment for kidney failure, while HemaPure is a wellness/anti-ageing service at private clinics — it is not a kidney treatment.

People with blood disorders, those on anticoagulants, pregnant women, or anyone with uncontrolled chronic conditions should consult their own physician first.

How many sessions are needed?

Clinics usually suggest multi-session courses based on blood panels, but no international standard fixes a number — reassess with a physician using real lab results.

What is HemaPure? Korea's trending blood purification therapy explained

How it works, who it suits, and what to know about safety

Quick answer

HemaPure is a blood purification programme offered by Korean anti-ageing clinics. The most common form draws blood out, exposes it to ultraviolet light and oxygen (Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation, UBI) and returns it to the body — believed to stimulate immunity and blood quality. Some clinics combine it with lipid and cholesterol filtration for vascular health. In Seoul's Cheongdam and Gangnam districts it is marketed as preventive wellness care; anyone interested should know the medical evidence remains limited and consult a physician first.

Key facts

Type: Wellness blood purification (UBI + lipid filtration)
Where: Anti-ageing clinics in Cheongdam/Gangnam, Seoul
Session length: Around 60–90 minutes
Caution: Evidence is limited — consult a doctor first

UBI dates back to 1940s–1950s America, before antibiotics became widespread. A small volume of blood is drawn, passed through a cuvette under UV light, then returned. The idea is that UV weakens pathogens and modulates immune response. Korean clinics have revived the concept as preventive medicine, often combined with oxygen and IV vitamin therapy.

A second branch of Korean blood purification is lipid filtration (a wellness adaptation of apheresis), claimed to reduce cholesterol and blood fats — aimed at people with hyperlipidaemia or those who want proactive vascular care. Leading clinics run before-and-after blood panels so clients can compare lipid and inflammation markers numerically.

What Thai readers should know: UBI and wellness lipid filtration are not yet evidence-based standards of care for treating disease and should never replace primary treatment for chronic conditions. If you proceed, choose a clinic with a physician supervising the entire procedure, single-use disposables, and always disclose your conditions, medications and any transfusion or drug allergy history first.

Frequently asked questions

Is HemaPure the same as dialysis?
No. Dialysis is standard medical treatment for kidney failure, while HemaPure is a wellness/anti-ageing service at private clinics — it is not a kidney treatment.
Who should avoid it?
People with blood disorders, those on anticoagulants, pregnant women, or anyone with uncontrolled chronic conditions should consult their own physician first.
How many sessions are needed?
Clinics usually suggest multi-session courses based on blood panels, but no international standard fixes a number — reassess with a physician using real lab results.

Medical cautions

5 points • reviewed 2026-08-26

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This article is educational information only — not a diagnosis, prescription, or personal medical advice.
Outcomes vary by person, depending on age, underlying conditions, current medication, and the treating doctor's technique.
Consult a licensed physician and verify the clinic's licence before deciding on any treatment.
Some treatments (certain stem cell therapies in particular) are regulated differently by country — check Thai and Korean rules before travelling.
Prices, packages, and service details can change — confirm directly with the provider before paying.

Reviewed and last updated: 2026-08-26

References and sources

4 sources • every claim is traceable

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1. Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS)
https://www.mfds.go.kr/eng/index.do
2. Korea Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW)
https://www.mohw.go.kr/eng/
3. PubMed medical research database (NIH)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
4. Medical Korea — official info for international patients (KHIDI)
https://www.medicalkorea.or.kr/

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Last updated: 2026-08-26 · This content is for information only and is not medical advice. Consult a qualified doctor before making treatment decisions.