21 Best Threads Lifting Doctors in Seoul

Dr. Park Young Kyu is a plastic surgeon at SAERO Plastic Surgery in Seoul. He graduated summa cum laude from Hallym University. Dr. Park earned the Top Medical Resident award from the Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons. He currently serves as an adjunct professor at Gangnam Sacred Heart Hospital.

• Specializes in complex facial contouring, deep plane facelifts, and revision rhinoplasty.
• Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).
• Active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
• Sits on the KSPRS steering committees for anti-aging and filler research.

Dr Yeom Jihye has performed over 14,000 aesthetic procedures, bringing a massive volume of practical experience to Forena Clinic.

• Completed a clinical observership programme at UCLA in the United States
• Full member of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Laser Medicine
• Lifetime member of the Korean Society for Laser Dermatology and Hair Restoration
• Member of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
• Former director at several prominent South Korean aesthetic centres including Shine Beam

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. 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 Yang Jong Phil is a board-certified specialist at VG Plastic Surgery who holds a clinical fellowship from the University of Chicago Medical Center.

• Member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
• Specialises in facial rejuvenation and aesthetic reconstruction to improve facial harmony
• Member of the Korean Academic Association of Rejuvenation
• Belongs to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• Trained at Korea University Medical Center, one of the region's top-tier teaching hospitals

Professor Jung Young Choon literally wrote the book on thread lifting, co-authoring the definitive text on the history and principles of the procedure.

• Personally helped develop the Epiticon thread used at HERSHE Plastic Surgery
• Former President of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Plastic Surgery
• Full member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
• Performed 900+ procedures with a focus on natural-looking facial rejuvenation
• Former Professor of Plastic Surgery at Yonsei University Medical School

Dr Cho Sung Hee is a specialist at Lienjang Plastic Surgery – a major hub for aesthetic medicine in Seoul. She trained at Seoul National University Hospital, which is widely recognised as one of South Korea's top medical institutions.

• Member of the Korean Academy of Obesity and Aesthetic Treatment
• Specialises in aesthetic medicine and advanced laser surgery techniques
• Belongs to the Korean Society for Dermatologic Laser Surgery
• Focused on personalised treatment plans to improve skin quality and confidence

Dr Yeo In Gwon is a board-certified dermatologist and PhD holder specialising in anti-ageing dermatology at Seoul's Lienjang Clinic.

• Holds a Doctorate in Dermatology from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine
• Member of the Korean Society for Anti-Aging Dermatology
• Focuses on minimally invasive aesthetic procedures for natural-looking results
• Actively contributes to the Korean Society of Dermatologic Laser Surgery
• Develops personalised treatment plans using evidence-based medical protocols

Dr Lim Yoon Min is a facial plastic surgery specialist at Lienjang, having completed advanced surgical training at the prestigious Georgetown University Hospital in the United States.

• Trained at Severance Hospital – one of South Korea's top-ranked medical institutions
• Holds a postgraduate medical degree from Yonsei University
• Serves as an adjunct teacher at Severance, training the next generation of surgeons
• Member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
• Specialises in aesthetic facial procedures and non-surgical rejuvenation

Dr. Lee Seung Hyun is a board-certified specialist and an adjunct professor at Korea University Hospital. He holds advisory and KOL roles with Galderma (Restylane), Merz Aesthetics (Ultherapy, Belotero), PharmaResearch (Rejuran), VAIM (Juvelook), and Thermage FLX.

Memberships include the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Laser Medicine and the Korean Association for Laser, Dermatology, and Trichology. He is also a member of the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity, The Obesity Society, and ESMO.

Publications include papers in PLOS ONE (2018), Medicine (2016, 2015), and the Korean Journal of Family Medicine (2018). Topics include BMI and mortality; GFR and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio with hearing loss in adults with diabetes; waist circumference and mortality; and ferritin in metabolically obese, normal-weight people.

Dr Jang Hyung Wook is a specialist surgeon at the Lienjang Clinic who focuses on facial rejuvenation through refined lifting techniques.

• Member of the Korean Lifting Research Society
• Former Associate Medical Director at VIP Plastic Surgery
• Member of the Korean Academy of Aesthetic Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery
• Served as a specialist physician at Lienjang Hongdae and Abijou Myeongdong
• Member of the Aesthetic Surgery and Laser Society

Choi Sang Rok — plastic surgeon, Lienjang.

Dr Oh Won Jong is a board-certified dermatologist at Seoul's Lienjang Clinic who uses evidence-based medical approaches for skin rejuvenation.

• Completed specialist dermatology residency training at Chung-Ang University Hospital
• Member of the Korean Society for Anti-Aging Dermatology
• Specialises in combining thread techniques with advanced laser technologies
• Active member of the Korean Society of Dermatologic Laser Surgery
• Focuses on achieving natural-looking results for age-related skin concerns

Chang Young Woo is the Head Surgeon and Representative Director of Lienjang Plastic Surgery Clinic, where he leads the aesthetic surgery team in Seoul.

• Specialises in facial plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine
• Oversees individualised treatment planning for every patient
• Senior member of the Lienjang plastic surgery team
• Expertise in facial rejuvenation and surgical consultations

The doctor is a board-certified dermatologist with extensive expertise in clinical and aesthetic dermatology. With a strong professional background, the doctor has served as the Director of the Oracle Dermatology Apgujeong Branch and currently holds the position of Director at the Oracle Dermatology Cheongdam Branch.

The doctor maintains active memberships in several prestigious medical organizations, including the Korean Academy of Dermatology, the Korean Society of Dermatologic Surgeons, the Korean Laser Society, and the Korean Society of Aesthetic Dermatology, reflecting a commitment to high standards in dermatological care and surgical procedures.

Professor Park Ki-bum serves as the Head Director of GU Clinic in Gangnam, specialising in bespoke facial contouring using Aptos thread lifting. He focuses on improving the internal tissue environment and structural support beneath the skin.

• Adjunct Professor at the Graduate School of Integrative Medicine, CHA University
• Master of Medicine from the prestigious Yonsei University Graduate School of Medicine
• Founder of Personal Beauty GU Clinic in Seoul's premier aesthetic district
• Uses advanced skin analysis to design customised thread placement based on jaw structure
• Specialises in using Aptos threads to address double chin concerns and sagging

Dr Jun Young Kim is the Medical Director of Willbe Plastic Surgery and holds medical licences in South Korea, the United States, and Vietnam.

• Completed advanced surgical fellowships at the University of Tokyo Hospital and the University of Chicago Hospital
• Specialises in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures with a focus on natural-looking results
• Graduated from the prestigious Yonsei University College of Medicine
• Published research on advanced reconstructive techniques in the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery

Joonhyuk Hur is the Chief Director of Laurel Clinic and the original developer of the Ultanium lifting technique. He performs over 100 lifting treatments every single month.

• Completed specialist medical training at the Kyung Hee Medical Center
• Acts as a global medical advisor for Ultherapy and Thermage technologies
• Member of the Korean Academic Society of Aesthetic and Laser Medicine
• Specialises in anti-ageing through advanced skin rejuvenation and fillers
• Contributes to clinical research on Titanium Lifting and skin tightening