Best Facelift Doctors in Republic of Korea for Australians

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.

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 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

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

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 plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He served as a clinical fellow and as a clinical professor at Chonnam National University Hospital.

He is an active member of the Korean Medical Association, the Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons, the Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons in Private Practice, and the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He is also a lifetime member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, a board-certified senior plastic surgeon with the Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons, and a member of IPRAS.

His publications include a 2008 first-author study that compared sensory changes after mastectomy alone and after immediate breast reconstruction. In 2007, he published studies on dystrophic calcification of the hand and on surgical guidelines for meningococcal-induced purpura fulminans.

Lim Yoon Min — plastic surgeon, Lienjang.

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. Yoon Hyun Jun is a board-certified plastic surgeon at HERSHE Plastic Surgery Korea. He specializes in anti-aging surgery for the face and eyes. Dr. Yoon focuses on natural-looking and long-lasting results. He graduated from the Yonsei University College of Medicine.

• Full member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS).
• Full member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (KSAPS).
• Performed as head surgeon at Starjun Plastic Surgery Clinic.
• Practices at an ASPS-accredited clinic in Seoul.

Choi Sang Rok — plastic surgeon, Lienjang.

Kim Jeong Bae — plastic surgeon, Lienjang.

Dr Lee Hyuck Jae is a board-certified specialist with a track record of over 900 successful procedures at the Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic.

• Holds specialist certification from the Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Completed advanced surgical training at Bundang Jesaeng Hospital
• Active member of the Korean Society of Cosmetic Surgery
• Graduated from the prestigious Chosun University College of Medicine
• Member of the Rhinoplasty Research Association for facial harmony focus

Dr Kang Jin Seok is a board-certified plastic surgeon and key member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery at Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic.

• Completed specialist residency and postgraduate training at Soonchunhyang University Hospital
• Holds board certification in plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Active member of the Korean Society for Plastic Surgery
• Served as a full-time doctor and assistant administrator at Soonchunhyang University Hospital
• Brings academic depth through a graduate degree from Soonchunhyang University

Professor Kim Young Eun is the former Chairman of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS). He leads surgical teams at Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic with a focus on facial restoration.

• Graduated from Yonsei University School of Medicine – one of South Korea's top medical institutions
• Served as Head Professor at SoonChunHyang University specializing in plastic surgery
• Chaired the Science Committee for the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
• Acts as Chairman of the Research Society for Eye Surgery
• Maintains board certification in plastic and reconstructive surgery

Dr. Sung Bin Jang is a board-certified plastic surgeon. He has trained and worked in both Korea and the United States. He earned his medical degree from Yonsei University Graduate School of Medicine. He also holds a bachelor's degree from The University of Chicago.

Dr. Jang has worked as a plastic surgeon at Yonsei Medical Center, Shinchon Severance Hospital, The University of Chicago Hospital, and Medstar Georgetown University Hospital. He is a member of the Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons and the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.

Dr. Jang is known for his dedication to high standards in patient care. He holds certifications from the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.