Best Doctors in Seoul for Australian Patients

Dr. Yong Woo Kim achieved the top score in the South Korean resident board exam. He is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Returning Plastic Surgery in Seoul. Dr. Kim has performed over 1,000 procedures. He specializes in deep plane facelifts, rhinoplasty, and eyelid correction.

• Trained at the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery.
• Received Best Paper awards from the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.
• Member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
• Works at a KOIHA-accredited clinic approved by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Im Young Min is the board-certified chief physician at VG Plastic Surgery in Seoul. He specializes in facial and body procedures, with a focus on natural, balanced outcomes. Dr. Im has appeared on the TV show Dream Come True.

• Recognized as one of Korea's 100 Good Doctors for facial contouring and rhinoplasty.
• Winner of the Top Brand Award in the Beauty and Aesthetic Surgery category.
• Former head of GRAND, JK, Topface, and Yuno plastic surgery clinics.
• Maintains membership in the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).

Dr. Park Sangwook is a board-certified plastic surgeon and the Director of VG Plastic Surgery in Seoul. He completed his residency at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital. He specializes in rhinoplasty and facial contouring. The doctor previously served as a Director at DA Plastic Surgery Clinic.

• Full member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (KSAPS).
• Belongs to the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association.
• Performs revision rhinoplasty, cheekbone reduction, and alarplasty.
• Treats patients at VG Plastic Surgery, a KOIHA-accredited facility.

Dr. Yeom Jihye is a dermatologist at Forena Clinic in Seoul. She has performed over 14,000 procedures in aesthetic and obesity medicine. She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Yeom completed a clinical observership program at UCLA. She serves as a lifetime member of the Korean Society for Laser Dermatology and Hair Restoration.

• Specializes in skin rejuvenation, laser treatments, and anti-aging stem cell therapy.
• Treats obesity using non-surgical slimming programs and metabolic medicine.
• Maintains membership in the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Laser Medicine.
• Works at an AAD-accredited clinic featured in Harper’s Bazaar Singapore.

Dr. Tak Seung Wan is a board-certified plastic surgeon at his private practice in Seoul. He focuses on facial rejuvenation, including deep plane facelifts, forehead lifts, and neck lifts. Dr. Tak formerly served as a surgical doctor at Hyundai Aesthetic and TN Plastic Surgery. He leads a KOIHA-accredited clinic that treats over 500 patients annually.

• Member of several Korean associations for rhinoplasty, liposuction, and facial contouring.
• Specializes in oculoplastic surgery, including blepharoplasty and fox eye lifts.
• Performs specialized lip procedures such as lip lifts and lip reduction.
• Provides care at a clinic accredited by the Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation.

Dr. Ji Ho Ahn is a prosthodontist at Yonsei JW Dental Clinic in Seoul. He holds a PhD from Seoul National University, South Korea's most prestigious institution. Dr. Ahn graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and is fluent in English. He specializes in Straumann dental implants and aesthetic tooth restoration.

• Completed a specialist residency at Seoul National University Dental Hospital.
• Performs All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implants plus complex bone grafting.
• Provides aesthetic treatments including no-prep veneers and Zirconia crown installation.
• Member of the Korean Academy of Prosthodontics.

Dr. Jung Young Choon is the founder and head surgeon of HERSHE Plastic Surgery Korea. He is a specialist in anti-aging procedures and stem cell-based regenerative medicine. Dr. Jung holds board certification in plastic surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He previously served as president of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Plastic Surgery.

• Specializes in facelifts, MACS lifts, and complex facial fat grafting.
• Develops proprietary stem cell programs using patented growth factor cultivation techniques.
• Consults for global medical brands including Allergan, Galderma, and Lutronic.
• Co-authored professional textbooks on thread lifting and Korean aesthetic surgery.

Dr. Jiyoun Kang is the Medical Director of LALIAN Cheongdam Clinic in Seoul. She is board-certified in family medicine and is a certified obesity medicine specialist. Dr. Kang previously served as a clinical professor at Yongin Severance Hospital. She focuses on non-surgical facial rejuvenation and regenerative anti-aging care.

• Performs lifting and tightening procedures including Ultherapy and Thermage.
• Specializes in medical weight management and body contouring techniques.
• Uses 3D MetaView skin analysis for precise 1:1 treatment planning.
• Prospective board member of the Korean Academy of Obesity & Aesthetic Treatment.

Dr. Haewon Yang is a board-certified plastic surgeon at INIQUÉ Clinic in Seoul. He has performed over 10,000 aesthetic procedures. Dr. Yang specializes in facial contouring, rhinoplasty, and eyelid surgery. He uses anatomy-based plans to ensure natural-looking results.

• Completed specialist training at Samsung Medical Center in South Korea.
• Serves as a clinical adjunct professor at Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine.
• Trained at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Melbourne.
• Performs lifting procedures and non-surgical facial rejuvenation.

Dr. Jeongwon Youn has performed over 6,000 orthodontic cases at Yonsei JW Dental Clinic in Seoul. She is a PhD-level specialist and a second-generation dentist. Dr. Youn serves as an adjunct professor at Yonsei University. She holds a doctorate from one of South Korea's top medical institutions.

• Expert in Invisalign, lingual braces, and complex teeth alignment.
• Completed an Osstem Implant Master Course for restorative care.
• Member of the Korean Association of Orthodontists and Lingual Orthodontists.
• Treats patients at a clinic recognized as a Straumann official provider.