Best Mini Facelift Doctors in Republic of Korea for Australians

Dr Yong Woo Kim earned the highest score on the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons residency exam and has performed over 900 procedures.

• Trained at the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM)
• Recipient of the Best Paper Award from the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Consulting physician for HiDoc-Naver, providing expert medical advice and patient education
• Member of the Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons and the Korean Wound Management Society
• Offers preliminary video consultations to develop personalised surgical plans before patients travel

Dr Im Young Min is a board-certified specialist who has performed over 1,100 surgical treatments, specialising in high-precision facial rejuvenation.

• Uses the SMAS technique for mini facelifts to provide long-lasting, natural results
• Incorporates 3D-CT scanning to accurately plan procedures around individual bone and soft tissue structures
• Holds a Ph.D. in plastic surgery from the Catholic University of Korea
• Recognised in 2022 as one of Korea's 100 Good Doctors for his work in facial contouring
• International member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Professor Jung Young Choon is the former President of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Plastic Surgery and a pioneer in MACS lifting. He leads HERSHE Plastic Surgery Korea with a focus on refining natural anatomy through subtle rejuvenation.

• Specialises in MACS lifts and thread lifting for less invasive facial rejuvenation
• Former Professor of Plastic Surgery at the prestigious Yonsei University Medical School
• Full Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
• Holds patents for stem cell cultivation used in regenerative anti-ageing procedures
• Consultant to global aesthetic brands including Allergan and Galderma

Dr Lee Jeong Min has performed over 900 plastic surgery procedures and serves as an acting professor at Gachon University.

• Permanent member of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Specialises in facial rejuvenation including mini facelift techniques for a refreshed appearance
• Conducted significant clinical research into skin cysts and pigment issues published internationally
• Maintains a high patient satisfaction rating of 4.5 stars at URBAN Plastic Surgery
• Permanent member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Dr Seung-hyung Noh is a board-certified plastic surgeon professionally recognised for his expertise in revision surgery at Seoul Miz Hospital.

• Completed a clinical training programme at Columbia University in New York
• Specialises in complex cases requiring high surgical precision
• Focuses on achieving natural-looking results with minimal surgical intervention
• Member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS)
• Trained at the Hanyang University College of Medicine

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.

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.

Dr Kang Jin Seok is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic who focuses on high-precision facial rejuvenation.

• Holds a Master's degree from Soonchunhyang University Graduate School
• Member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Served as an assistant administrator at Soonchunhyang University Hospital
• Active member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
• Specialises in aesthetic procedures that restore natural facial contours

Professor Kim Young Eun is the former Chairman of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, leading the nation's peak body for surgical excellence.

• Head Professor of Plastic Surgery at SoonChunHyang University Hospital
• Graduate of the prestigious Yonsei University School of Medicine
• Served as Chairman of the Research Society for eye and facial surgery
• Former Science Committee Chairman for the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
• Board-certified specialist focused on complex facial reconstructive techniques

Dr Lee Hyuck Jae is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon at Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic with a deep focus on facial anatomy and aesthetic refinement.

• Graduated from the Chosun University College of Medicine
• Completed specialist training at Bundang Jesaeng Hospital
• Member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
• Specialises in facial rejuvenation including rhinoplasty and eye surgery research
• Active member of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Dr Yoo Jang Seok is a Seoul-trained specialist with memberships in major South Korean cosmetic and aesthetic surgical societies.

• Graduated from Hanyang University – a top-tier medical school in South Korea
• Member of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Member of the Korean Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
• Background in dermatology from roles at Miso Dream and NU Dermatology
• Focuses on facial aesthetics and body contouring techniques

Dr Kim Kyu Hee is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic who brings high-level academic training and hospital-based expertise to anti-ageing procedures.

• Trained at Soonchunhyang University Hospital as both a resident and full-time specialist
• Member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Specialises in precise facial contouring and structural rejuvenation
• Active member of the Korean Society for Plastic Surgery
• Previously served as an assistant administrator at a major university hospital

Professor Lee Jong Seok brings high-level international training from UChicago Medicine to his practice at Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic.

• Completed specialist clinical training at the prestigious UChicago Medicine in the United States
• Holds a Master’s degree in plastic surgery from Korea University
• Full member of the Korean Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
• Expert in craniofacial anatomy through membership in the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
• Specialises in aesthetic refinements that respect natural facial structures