Yong Woo Kim
- Leading doctor for Forehead lift
- Specialization: Plastic surgeon
- 15 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Republic of Korea, Seoul, Returning Plastic Surgery
- Achieved the top score in the resident board exam administered by the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.
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.
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Blepharoplasty by Surgeon with 1,000+ Procedures Performed — 3D CT Scan Included
Rhinoplasty with 3D Custom-Made Implants for Perfect Facial Harmony
Rhinoplasty by Top-Scoring Korean Board-Certified Surgeon — CT Scan Included
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Doctor's services
- Facelift
- Forehead lift
- Neck lift
- Endoscopic facelift
- Deep Plane Facelift
- Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)
- Eyebrow transplantation
- Upper Eyelid Surgery
- Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty
- Double Eyelid Operation
- Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery
- Droopy eyelid surgery
- Lazy eyelid surgery
- Cat Eye Surgery (Canthoplasty)
- Rhinoplasty (nose job)
- Non-Surgical Nose Correction
- Wide Nose Rhinoplasty
- FUE hair transplant
- Chin implant
- Cheek implants
- Chin Liposuction
- Hair transplant
- Neck liposuction
- Closed rhinoplasty
- Tip rhinoplasty
- Open rhinoplasty
- Gynecomastia surgery
- Mini Facelift
- Facial Fat Transfer
- Forehead Contouring
- Alarplasty
- Lip lift
- Ear lift surgery
- Fox Eye Lift
- Jaw Implant
- Male Rhinoplasty
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Qualifications
Dr. Yong Woo Kim is a board-certified plastic surgeon in South Korea. He achieved the highest score on the resident board exam held by the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Dr. Kim operates at Returning Plastic Surgery in Seoul. He has performed 1,000+ successful surgical procedures.
Plastic Surgery Specialization
Dr. Kim treats patients seeking aesthetic and reconstructive improvements. He performs facial rejuvenation, including deep plane facelifts and endoscopic procedures. The specialist also performs wide nose rhinoplasty, alarplasty, and revision nose surgery. He uses fat transfer and various eye lift techniques to refine facial contours.
The doctor helps patients with several key procedures:
- Upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty
- Fox eye lift and canthoplasty
- FUE hair transplantation — a method where individual hair follicles are moved to thinning areas
- Chin and cheek implants
- Neck and chin liposuction
- Male rhinoplasty and gynecomastia surgery
Professional Clinical Experience
Dr. Kim worked at several South Korean plastic surgery centers. His former roles include medical positions at:
- Izien Plastic Surgery
- BK Plastic Surgery
- VG Plastic Surgery
Education and Academic Honors
Dr. Kim graduated from the Hanyang University College of Medicine. He earned the Best Resident award during his training. The specialist also completed international training at the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM).
Research and Awards
The doctor publishes research to help advance surgical techniques. He has received multiple professional accolades for his scientific work:
- Best Paper Award – Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
- Best Paper Award – Korean Wound Management Society
- Consulting Physician for HiDoc–Naver Medical Consultations
Professional Memberships
Dr. Kim is a member of several national surgical and aesthetic bodies:
- Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
- Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons
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