Best Threads Lifting Doctors in Republic of Korea for Australians

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 plastic surgeon at VG Plastic Surgery in Seoul. He specializes in facial bone contouring, rhinoplasty, and blepharoplasty. He completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Dr. Yang is an active member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).

• Holds membership in the International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
• Maintains active status within the AO Foundation and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
• Specializes in regenerative techniques using adipose-derived stem cells and lipoplastic surgery.
• Works at KOIHA-accredited VG Plastic Surgery, which serves patients from 47 countries.

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 physician at Lienjang Plastic Surgery & Dermatology Center in Seoul. She earned her medical degree from Seoul National University College of Medicine. She completed family medicine specialty training at Seoul National University Hospital, a leading academic medical center in Korea.

She is a member of the Korean Academy of Family Medicine, the Korean Academy of Obesity and Aesthetic Treatment, the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity, and the Korean Society for Dermatologic Laser Surgery.

Her clinical focus includes family medicine, aesthetic medicine, and obesity care. She provides evidence-based, safe, and personalized treatment. She uses advanced aesthetic procedures to improve health, skin quality, and confidence.

Lim Yoon Min — plastic surgeon, Lienjang.

Dr. Yeo In Gwon is a board-certified dermatologist at Lienjang Plastic Surgery & Dermatology Center in Seoul. He graduated from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine. He completed a dermatology residency at Chung-Ang University Hospital. He earned a Ph.D. in Dermatology from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine.

He is a member of the Korean Dermatological Association, Korean Acne & Rosacea Society, Korean Society of Dermatologic Laser Surgery, Korean Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and Korean Society for Anti-Aging Dermatology. His clinical focus is medical and cosmetic dermatology. Areas of interest include acne, rosacea, pigmentation disorders, and skin aging. He provides evidence-based care and uses laser and minimally invasive procedures.

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.

Choi Sang Rok — plastic surgeon, Lienjang.

Dr. Oh Won Jong is a board-certified dermatologist at Lienjang Plastic Surgery & Dermatology Center in Seoul. He completed his dermatology residency at Chung-Ang University Hospital. His training covered diagnosis and treatment of varied skin diseases and aesthetic dermatology.

He is a member of the Korean Dermatological Association, the Korean Acne & Rosacea Society, and the Korean Society of Dermatologic Laser Surgery. He also belongs to the Korean Society for Dermatologic Surgery and the Korean Society for Anti-Aging Dermatology. These memberships help him stay current with clinical standards.

His practice focuses on medical and aesthetic dermatology. He provides personalized care for acne, rosacea, pigmentation disorders, and age-related concerns. He uses advanced lasers and evidence-based protocols.

Dr. Jang Hyung Wook is a general surgeon with extensive experience in aesthetic medicine. He worked as a physician at Lienjang Hongdae and Abijou Myeongdong. He also served as Associate Medical Director at VIP Plastic Surgery.

He is an active member of several professional societies. These include the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the Aesthetic Surgery & Laser Society, the Korean Lifting Research Society, and the Korean Academy of Aesthetic Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery.

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.

Dr. Joonhyuk Hur is the Chief Director and an aesthetic medicine specialist. He has over 10 years of experience in lifting and anti-aging care. He is known as the first developer of the Ultanium lifting technique. He performs over 100 lifting procedures each month on average.

He completed specialist training at Kyung Hee Medical Center. He is an active member of Korean academic societies in anti-aging, fillers, and aesthetic laser medicine. He also serves as a medical advisor for Ultherapy, Titanium Lifting, and Thermage.

Dr. Jiwoo Kim is a board-certified specialist at Seoul National University Hospital. Dr. Kim holds a Master of Medical Science from Gachon University. This expertise supports a range of aesthetic and regenerative skin treatments. Dr. Kim specializes in non-surgical anti-aging and skin rejuvenation.

• Published research in Biochemical Pharmacology on oxidative stress and cell protection.
• Treats dermatological conditions including psoriasis, dermatitis, and alopecia.
• Performs stem cell therapies for anti-aging and hair restoration.
• Practices at BIOFACE Clinic, a KOIHA-accredited center in Seoul.