VG Plastic Surgery is a KOIHA-accredited clinic serving 1,000 patients each year from 47 countries. Specialties include eye surgery, rhinoplasty, facial contouring, facelifts, breast surgery, and body liposuction.
VG Plastic Surgery is a KOIHA-accredited clinic serving 1,000 patients each year from 47 countries. Specialties include eye surgery, rhinoplasty, facial contouring, facelifts, breast surgery, and body liposuction.
View Plastic Surgery Hospital uses 3D CT imaging to analyze nerve pathways and bone structures. This technology lets patients preview the surgical outcome before the procedure starts. The medical team uses ultrasonic bone cutting to minimize tissue trauma and help recovery. Each patient enters a dedicated aftercare program that monitors healing for up to 6 months. The hospital occupies a 19-floor building in Gangnam. It holds a medical tourism certification from the South Korean Ministry of Justice.
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View Plastic Surgery Hospital serves only adults. Patients from Asia, the USA, Canada, Australia, and Russian-speaking countries visit the clinic most often.
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Returning Plastic Surgery designs each jaw implant from CT data, with an RP model to plan placement. The medical-grade silicone implant is placed through an intraoral incision and fixed with screws. Its design accounts for the inferior alveolar nerve and aims to spread pressure across the bone. The clinic uses 3D imaging and digital planning for all procedures, and holds KOIHA accreditation and American Society of Plastic Surgeons membership.
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AB Plastic Surgery holds KAHF accreditation and recognition from the Ministry of Justice for international patient safety. The clinic specializes in custom-designed jaw implants that provide semi-permanent volume without absorption. Dr. Cho Dong-Pill leads the facial contouring team, using 3D CT scans to plan every procedure. Safety is a priority with 24/7 CCTV in operating rooms and in-house anesthesiologists. Patients receive multilingual support in nine languages, including help with hotel bookings and airport transfers for a smoother medical trip.
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Seoul Queen Plastic Surgery uses 3D CT scans for safer rhinoplasty. Core specialties include liposuction, facial surgery, and blepharoplasty. It also offers incision-free eyelid surgery with absorbable threads.
Seoul Queen Plastic Surgery uses 3D CT scans for safer rhinoplasty. Core specialties include liposuction, facial surgery, and blepharoplasty. It also offers incision-free eyelid surgery with absorbable threads.
Chung-Ang University Hospital is a Seoul-based hospital recognized by Newsweek among the World's Best Hospitals in 2022. Its strongest specialties are neurology, dentistry, and weight loss surgery. English-speaking medical staff treat patients from the US, Canada, and the UK.
Chung-Ang University Hospital is a Seoul-based hospital recognized by Newsweek among the World's Best Hospitals in 2022. Its strongest specialties are neurology, dentistry, and weight loss surgery. English-speaking medical staff treat patients from the US, Canada, and the UK.
Delightful Aesthetics Plastic Surgery is a Seoul clinic focused on plastic surgery. Prices are 3–4 times lower than US clinics. The staff speaks English.
Delightful Aesthetics Plastic Surgery is a Seoul clinic focused on plastic surgery. Prices are 3–4 times lower than US clinics. The staff speaks English.
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Park Sangwook specializes in jaw implants at VG Plastic Surgery Clinic.
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.
VG Plastic Surgery is a KOIHA-accredited clinic serving 1,000 patients each year from 47 countries. Specialties include eye surgery, rhinoplasty, facial contouring, facelifts, breast surgery, and body liposuction.
Dr. Yun Chang Woon is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He is a former professor at Soon Chun Hyang University and a former department head at Armed Forces Capital Hospital.
\nProfessional memberships: Korean Medical Association; Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (lifetime member); Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; Korean Association for Maxillofacial Contouring Surgery; Korean Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery; Korean Society for Microsurgery; IPRAS. He is the Academic Chair of the Minimal Invasive Plastic Surgery Society.
\nPublications: Co-author of Neomajou: The 18 Korean Masters in Plastic Surgery. First author of “The Understanding and Stability of Insertion Layers in Thread Lift” (Journal of Surgery, 2023; 8:1903). Also published “Effectiveness of Botulinum Toxin A in Treatment of Frey’s Syndrome” (Arch Craniofac Surg, 2009; 10(2):114-119).
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Returning Plastic Surgery is a Seoul-based cosmetic clinic accredited by KOIHA and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The single-surgeon practice handles 2,000 patients a year in rhinoplasty, facelifts, eyelid surgery, and body contouring. It also offers reconstructive surgery and anti-aging treatments.
Dr. Seunghyun Ahn is a board-certified plastic surgeon at AB Plastic Surgery in Seoul. He holds both an MD and a PhD from Seoul National University. Dr. Ahn specializes in facial contouring and complex craniofacial surgery. He uses precise anatomical planning to achieve balanced results tailored to facial proportions.
AB Plastic Surgery is a KAHF-certified clinic in Gangnam, Seoul. It has an anesthesiology specialist ratio double the industry average. Specialties include rhinoplasty, eye surgery, facial contouring, anti-aging, and body procedures.
The procedure sculpts the lower face, enhancing aesthetics and balance through surgical or non-surgical methods.
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