Physician-Led Aesthetics · Upper East Side
Refined Results.
Uniquely Yours.
Medical aesthetics and professional skincare with Dr. Chin and Satoe, LE on Manhattan's Upper East Side.

Our Approach
Welcome to Koru
Our aim is simple: to help you look and feel like your best self.
Whether you're keeping up with a treatment you love or exploring something new, we'll talk through the options and explain what we recommend.
Treatments
Treatments at Koru
Explore our treatment menu.
Botox® & Wrinkle Relaxers
Expression lines, facial movement, and specialty wrinkle-relaxer treatments.
ExploreDermal Fillers & Sculptra®
Treatment areas, product options, and Dr. Chin's approach to facial balancing.
ExploreCustom Med Spa Treatments
Custom Face Treatments, DiamondGlow®, Fresh Collagen Facials, LED, microcurrent, and more with Satoe, LE.
ExploreSkinPen® Microneedling
Microneedling for skin texture and acne scarring, with options using platelet-rich plasma (PRP).
ExploreChemical Peels & VI Peel
Compare peels for uneven tone, breakouts, and texture, including preparation and recovery.
ExploreIPL & Laser Skin Treatments
IPL photofacials, resurfacing, tattoo removal, and laser vein treatments.
ExploreYears This October
Caring for Our Koru Family Since 2016
Koru opened in October 2016 as a small, physician-owned practice bringing medical aesthetics and professional skincare together.
The name was inspired by Dr. Chin's time in New Zealand, and the logo carries a connection to her family.
Our Story
Physician-Led Care
Care Led By
Vivian Chin, MD, MPH
Dr. Chin grew up on the Upper East Side as the daughter of a dermatologist. She went on to study medicine and train as an aesthetician.
Meet the physician behind Koru and read about her education and training.
Meet Dr. Chin ↗Consultations
Your First Visit
See Dr. Chin for medical aesthetic consultations or Satoe, LE for skincare guidance.
For new patients previously treated elsewhere, our focused Botox consultation includes time for treatment.
Explore ConsultationsPatient Experience
What Our Patients Say
Read what patients have shared about their experience at Koru on Google.
Visit Koru
Upper East Side, New York City
Address
341 E 78th St, Ground Floor
Between First and Second Avenues
New York, NY 10075
Hours
Mon & Thu 11–7:30
Wed & Fri 11–7
Sat by appointment
Tue & Sun closed
Transit
Q to 72nd Street
6 to 77th Street