THE K KLINIK Review: Aesthetic Physician Clinic in Jalan Kelawai, Penang

Overview of THE K KLINIK

The K Klinik is a privately run medical aesthetic clinic with one site in Penang. The company behind it is Vanity Medical Sdn Bhd, and the website footer shows the registration number 1369445-V. THE K KLINIK uses the slogans "Virtue in Vanity" and "Be Better, Not Different". Both hint at its stated aim of subtle, natural change rather than dramatic makeovers.

What kind of clinic this is

This is an aesthetic practice, not a specialist dermatology centre. All three listed doctors are aesthetic physicians. Two of them, including the founder, hold the Ministry of Health's LCP for aesthetic medical practice. So the clinic fits cosmetic goals and common skin concerns such as acne, scars and uneven tone.

The about page also says there are no hidden costs. It adds that patients are told about each treatment and give consent before it starts. That is a clinic claim, but it gives you a fair standard to hold them to.

Where it sits in our top 10

We rank The K Klinik seventh. Its strengths are a clear doctor line-up, named devices and a wide menu at one address. However, it publishes no prices, and we found very little independent patient feedback. Those gaps keep it below clinics with more public track records.

About the doctors at THE K KLINIK

The clinic lists three doctors on its website. Each is described as an aesthetic physician, and none is described as a dermatologist.

Dr. Khoo Kok Khai, founder

Dr. Khoo Kok Khai holds an MD with honours from Nizhny Novgorod State Medical Academy in Russia, now called Privolzhsky Research Medical University. Dr. Khoo did housemanship at Seberang Jaya Hospital in Penang, then worked as a medical officer in a paediatric department. In 2014, Dr. Khoo moved into aesthetic practice and later set up a private clinic.

The website lists training with the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and the Korean College of Cosmetic Surgery. It also lists a master course in non-surgical facial work and facial anatomy from the European College of Aesthetic Medicine & Surgery. In addition, the clinic says Dr. Khoo is a member of the Malaysian Society of Aesthetic Medicine and a key opinion leader and certified trainer for several aesthetic product brands. Focus areas include fillers, botulinum toxin, thread lifts, pigmentation lasers, acne scars and hair growth.

Dr. Tan Xiang Yun and Dr. Lim Ying Xin

Dr. Tan Xiang Yun holds an MD from Privolzhsky Research Medical University and an LCP. Dr. Tan is certified in injectables, lasers and mesotherapy, and focuses on skin brightening, skin boosters, micro-botox, acne and pigmentation lasers, scars and face slimming.

Dr. Lim Ying Xin holds a Malaysian MBBS, with certificates in injectables, aesthetic dermatology and laser practice. Dr. Lim's focus covers hair growth, fillers, toxin, pigmentation lasers, acne scars, non-surgical nose work and jawline contouring.

What the LCP means for you

The LCP (Letter of Credentialing and Privileging) is the Ministry of Health permit that allows a registered doctor to perform aesthetic procedures. It shows formal aesthetic training. However, it is not the same as specialist registration in dermatology, so it does not cover complex skin disease in the same way.

Services and treatments

The menu at The K Klinik is broad. On the skin side, it offers acne treatment through a "K-Acne Formulae" that mixes Sylfirm X, peels, long-pulse Nd:YAG laser, exosomes and medication. It also treats acne scars, pores, comedones and pigmentation. Injectables include botulinum toxin, hyaluronic acid fillers, biostimulators and skin boosters.

Beyond the face, the clinic lists fat freezing, muscle sculpting, stretch mark laser and hair loss care. It also offers laser hair removal, Fotona treatments for snoring and stress incontinence, HPV vaccination and Pap smears. Finally, a wellness section lists a detox programme and stem cell and natural killer cell therapies. For newer therapies like these, ask the doctor what evidence supports them before you agree to treatment.

Conditions treated

Most listed conditions are cosmetic or common skin concerns. They include acne and acne scars, melasma, uneven tone, enlarged pores, milia, skin tags and benign moles. Ageing concerns such as wrinkles, sagging and dark eye circles also feature, as do hair loss and unwanted hair.

An aesthetic clinic suits these issues well. However, a rash that will not settle, a changing mole or a long-term condition like eczema or psoriasis needs a different route. In those cases, a GP referral to a dermatologist is usually the safer first step.

• Acne
• Acne scars
• Hyperpigmentation / melasma
• Uneven skin tone
• Enlarged pores
• Comedones
• Skin tags
• Milia (oil seeds)
• Benign moles
• Dehydrated skin
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Skin sagging
• Dark eye circles
• Double chin
• Stretch marks
• Hair loss / baldness
• Unwanted hair
• Snoring
• Stress urinary incontinence

Technology and equipment

The K Klinik names its main devices on its treatment pages. Here is what each type is generally used for. Results vary from person to person, so ask the doctor what to expect for your skin.

• Fotona (Nd:YAG and Er:YAG): a laser platform used for hair removal, acne, skin texture and non-surgical lifting. The clinic also uses it for snoring and feminine care.
• Q-switch Nd:YAG: a laser type often used for pigment such as freckles and some melasma.
• Sylfirm X: a radiofrequency microneedling device, commonly used for scars, pores and pigment-prone skin.
• Ultraformer and Ultherapy: focused ultrasound (HIFU) devices that heat deeper layers to tighten and lift skin.
• Cutera truSculpt flex: muscle stimulation for body toning.
• Cryolipolysis: controlled cooling to reduce small fat pockets. The brand is not stated.

Because the clinic has several options for the same concern, ask why the doctor suggests one device over another.

Pricing at THE K KLINIK

The official website does not publish THE K KLINIK prices for any treatment. So we do not quote any figures here.

At your consultation, ask for a written quote for the full course, not just one session. Also ask how many sessions are usual, whether the consultation fee counts towards treatment and what follow-up visits cost. Because the clinic says it has no hidden costs, a clear breakdown is a reasonable thing to request.

Location, parking and branches

The K Klinik Jalan Kelawai address is 167 Jalan Kelawai, 10250 George Town. Jalan Kelawai sits near Gurney Drive, so the clinic is handy for anyone already in the Gurney area. There is only one branch.

Parking, lift access and wheelchair access are not stated in the official sources. Street parking on busy George Town roads can be tight at peak times, so call ahead to ask where to park. Ride-hailing to the door is another simple option.

• THE K KLINIK (Jalan Kelawai): 167, Jalan Kelawai, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang. Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)

Opening hours

The clinic opens Monday to Saturday from 9:30am to 6:30pm. However, the website says it opens daily while the Google and Waze listing omits Sunday, and public-holiday hours are not confirmed, so call or WhatsApp before a Sunday or holiday visit.

Official website footer states 'Open Daily from 9.30am - 6.30pm'; the Waze/Google place listing shows Mon–Sat 09:30–18:30 with Sunday not listed. Confirm Sunday and public-holiday opening with the clinic.

What patients say about THE K KLINIK

4.9 out of 5 on Google Maps (checked 14 Oct 2026)

On 14 October 2026, the Google Maps listing for The K Klinik on Jalan Kelawai showed 4.9 stars. Google hides the review count when you are not signed in, so we cannot say how many reviews it covers. Independent feedback is thin. The main source we found was a single verified review on a clinic listing site, which is too small a sample to generalise from.

That reviewer described a long, unhurried consultation and a calm treatment room. They also felt the doctor aimed for a natural look and did not push extra treatments. Finally, they said costs were explained clearly. We found no negative themes, but with so little feedback, that tells you little either way. Reading recent Google reviews before booking is a good idea.

Pros and cons

Who this clinic is best for

Choose THE K KLINIK if you want cosmetic or mild skin treatment with a named aesthetic doctor. It suits fillers, toxin, skin lifting, acne scars, pigmentation and hair loss, and it is handy if you live or work around Gurney.

Look elsewhere if you have a medical skin problem, such as eczema, psoriasis, a persistent rash or a mole that is changing. For those, a consultant dermatologist is the better fit, for example Lim Skin Specialist Clinic or Gleneagles Hospital Penang's dermatology service. You can also compare the full top 10 list.

How to book

You can book by phone or WhatsApp on +60 17-508 7228, or email info@thekklinik.com. The website also has a contact form, with appointment slots from 10am to 6pm.

Bring a list of current medicines, any skin products you use and photos of past treatment results if relevant. Then ask which doctor you will see, how many sessions you may need and for a written quote before you agree.

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THE K KLINIK: frequently asked questions

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