36 Best Facelift Doctors in Republic of Korea

Dr Park Young Kyu has performed over 900 procedures and is a celebrated plastic surgeon at SAERO Plastic Surgery in Seoul.

• Specialises in SMAS facelifts to address deep tissue sagging and facial ageing
• Awarded Top Medical Resident by the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
• Serves as an adjunct professor at Gangnam Sacred Heart Hospital
• Full member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Holds memberships in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association

Dr Im Young Min is a award-winning plastic surgeon who was named one of Korea's 100 Good Doctors for his work in facial contouring.

• Performs deep plane and endoscopic facelifts for natural-looking facial rejuvenation
• Uses the specialised SMAS technique to ensure long-lasting surgical results
• Utilises 3D-CT scanning technology for precise bone and soft tissue planning
• Member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Former Associate Professor at the Catholic University of Korea's St Mary's Hospital

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.

Associate Professor Yang Jong Phil is a board-certified specialist at VG Plastic Surgery who completed his clinical fellowship at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

• Holds membership in the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
• Specialises in facial rejuvenation using fat grafting and lipofilling techniques
• Focuses on restoring facial harmony through complex aesthetic reconstruction
• Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• Trained at Korea University Medical Center, a top-tier teaching hospital in Seoul

Professor Jung Young Choon is a leading specialist in facial rejuvenation and the former President of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Plastic Surgery.

• Performs 900+ procedures at HERSHE Plastic Surgery Korea in Seoul
• Specialises in MACS lifts, thread lifts, and stem cell-based facial rejuvenation
• Holds patents for proprietary growth factor and adipose-derived stem cell technology
• Full Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
• Former Professor of Plastic Surgery at Yonsei University Medical School

Dr Inho Bae has performed 7,000 aesthetic procedures at AB Plastic Surgery in Seoul. He focuses on achieving natural results through precise surgical and non-surgical lifting techniques.

• Specialises in facial rejuvenation and surgery for the area around the eyes
• Trained at Seoul National University – South Korea's top-ranked medical school
• Board-certified specialist in plastic surgery since 2008
• Uses individualised plans to match unique facial features and bone structures
• Works at a KAHF-certified facility recognised for international patient safety

Dr Kim Sung Sik has performed over 1,100 successful treatments and specialises in advanced rejuvenating surgery at the JK Plastic Surgery Center.

• Focuses on the deep plane facelift to lift underlying tissues for more natural results
• Holds a postgraduate degree in Plastic Surgery from the Catholic University Medical School
• Member of the International Society of Plastic Surgery and the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Trained at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, a top-tier university teaching hospital

Dr Seunghyun Ahn holds both a Medical Degree and a PhD from Seoul National University, South Korea's most prestigious medical institution.

• Specialises in craniofacial surgery and facial contouring for balanced proportions
• Uses precise anatomical planning to focus on patient safety and natural-looking outcomes
• Practises at AB Plastic Surgery, a facility certified by the South Korean government
• Operates in a centre recognised by the Ministry of Justice for international care
• Member of a specialist team at a KAHF-certified medical facility

The doctor is a board-certified plastic surgeon who earned a PhD in Medicine from Seoul National University. Serving as an Adjunct Professor in Plastic Surgery at Seoul National University Hospital, the doctor has extensive clinical experience and a strong academic background. The doctor has contributed to medical literature with research on tissue expansion and reconstructive techniques, and has been featured as a medical expert on the television program Let Me In.

The doctor maintains active memberships in numerous prestigious organizations, including the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the International Confederation of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, and the Korean Association for Maxillofacial Contouring Surgery.

Dr Kim Jeong Min is a board-certified senior plastic surgeon at View Plastic Surgery Hospital, specialising in complex facial rejuvenation and reconstructive procedures.

• Holds board certification from the Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons – the highest standard for surgical practice in South Korea
• Former Clinical Professor at Chonnam National University Hospital where he trained the next generation of specialists
• Active member of the International Confederation of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS)
• Lifetime member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

Dr Lim Yoon Min completed advanced surgical training at Georgetown University Hospital in the United States. He currently serves at Lienjang Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Clinic.

• Trained at Severance Hospital – one of South Korea's most prestigious medical centres
• Postgraduate medical education from the highly regarded Yonsei University
• Holds an adjunct teaching role at Severance Hospital for plastic surgery
• Member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
• Specialises in facial plastic surgery and aesthetic procedures

Dr Kim Ji Hwan is a specialist plastic surgeon at Lienjang Plastic Surgery Clinic, focusing specifically on surgical face and neck lifting.

• Specialises in facial rejuvenation for both routine and complex rejuvenation cases
• Creates individualised surgical plans to achieve balanced and natural results
• Recognised specialist in facial plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine
• Consults at Lienjang, one of Seoul's busiest dedicated aesthetic centres

Dr Yoon Hyun Jun is a board-certified specialist from the prestigious Yonsei University who focuses exclusively on anti-aging facial rejuvenation.

• Performs deep plane facelifts to address sagging skin and volume loss
• Specialises in mini facelifts for patients seeking less invasive options
• Full member of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (KSAPS)
• Uses facial fat transfer techniques to restore natural facial harmony
• Completed his specialist residency and board certification at Seoul Paik Hospital

Dr Choi Sang Rok serves as an Adjunct Professor at Korea University – one of the nation's most prestigious medical institutions. He leads facial rejuvenation procedures at the Lienjang Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Clinic in Seoul.

• Holds a PhD in Medicine from Korea University
• Completed specialist training at Korea University Hospital
• Member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
• Specialises in aesthetic and craniofacial surgery
• Active member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Dr Chang Young Woo serves as the head surgeon and representative director of Lienjang Plastic Surgery Clinic in Seoul. He leads the senior medical team in delivering specialised aesthetic care.

• Specialises in facial plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine
• Provides individualised surgical planning for every patient
• Oversees complex facial procedures at a major Seoul clinic
• Expertise includes both surgical and non-surgical aesthetic treatments

Dr Tak Seung Wan is a board-certified plastic surgeon and a key member of the Korean Association of Minimal Invasive Plastic Surgery.

• Specialises in mini facelifts tailored to address smile lines and facial contours
• Holds memberships in elite Korean associations for facial contouring and thread lift research
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques to reduce downtime and scarring
• Former lead surgeon at several prominent Seoul aesthetic clinics

Professor Lee Jeong Min has performed over 900 cosmetic treatments and serves as an acting professor at Gachon University. He practices at URBAN Plastic Surgery, specialising in facial reconstruction and aesthetic surgery.

• Permanent member of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Expert in managing foreign body granuloma after dermal filler use
• Published researcher in international journals regarding skin pigmentation and cysts
• Regular speaker at national plastic surgery symposiums in South Korea
• Member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

Dr Haewon Yang has performed 10,000+ aesthetic procedures and serves as a clinical adjunct professor at Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine. He focuses on anatomy-based plans to ensure balanced, natural-looking facial rejuvenation.

• Completed the Advanced Facial Anatomy Course at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Melbourne
• Specialist training at Samsung Medical Center, one of South Korea's major tertiary hospitals
• Board-certified plastic surgeon specialising in forehead lifting and full facelifts
• Uses specific facial proportions to avoid an artificial or 'over-pulled' appearance