Page 2 - Best plastic surgeons in Republic of Korea: TOP 43 doctors

•Currently) Representive Director President of Moaman Clinic.

•Currently) Director of the Korean Society of Hair Transplantation (KSHRS).

•Former) Hair transplant surgeon at Kyungpook National University’s hair transplant center.

•Former) Kyungpook National University Hair Transplantation Center, Live Surgery Work Shop.

•The surgical team of Kyungpook National University

•Full member of the International Society of Hair Transplantation. (ISHRS)

•Full member of the Asian Society of Hair Transplantation. (AAHRS)

•Full member of the Korean Society for Skin And Hair. (KADAT)

•Regular member of Korean cosmetic surgery. (KSAS)

•Regular member of the Korean Society of Beauty Plastic Surgery. (KACS)

•Hair transplantation health medicine consultation.

•Senior medical management, at Seoul National University. (AHP)

•Graduated from Hanyang University of Medical School.

Dr. Park Young Kyu is a respected plastic surgeon. He specializes in tummy tucks, rhinoplasty, otoplasty, facelifts, liposuction, and blepharoplasty. He graduated summa cum laude from SoonChunHyang University. Dr. Park is also an adjunct professor at the university hospital.

He received the Top Medical Resident award from the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Dr. Park is a member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He serves on several research and steering committees, showing his leadership in the field.

Dr. Hong Young Ho is an experienced aesthetic physician at G Clinic. He specializes in body contouring and non-invasive slimming treatments. He has strong skills in liposuction, fat reduction, and other aesthetic procedures. Dr. Hong focuses on patient safety and achieving natural results. He earned his M.D. from Kyung Hee University College of Medicine and completed advanced training at Kyung Hee University Medical Center.

He is a full member of the Korean Society of Obesity Treatment, the Korean Society of Obesity and Aesthetic Medicine, and the Korean Society for Laser Medicine. Dr. Hong is also a member of the Union Internationale de Médecine Esthétique (UIME), the Korean Academy of Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine, the Korean Society for Stem Cell and Tissue Regeneration, and the Korean Society for Skin Barrier Research.

•Certified Teaching Specialist, Korean Hospital Association

•Certified Teaching Specialist, Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

•Full Member, Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS)

•Full Member, Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (KSAPS)

•Full Member, Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (KCPCA)

•Full Member, Korean Society for Medical Laser Medicine and Surgery

•Former Director, Planner Plastic Surgery Clinic

Doctor Lee Jeong Min is an 17 years experienced plastic surgeon. A permanent member of Korean Society Of Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. A permanent member of Korean Society Of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Currently Dr.Lee is an acting professor at Gachon University.  Apart from plastic surgery studies, he did great research related to carcinoma pigmentation (port-wine stain), cyst, foreign body granuloma after use of dermal fillers and others. All these research made a great contribute to his work and carrier. His researches were publised not only locally, but aslo abroad and were presented  at Korean plastic surgery symposium.   

Dr. Seung Hyuck Hong is a leading physician at G Clinic, specializing in lower body contouring and aesthetic treatments. He is known for his expertise in procedures such as liposuction, body slimming injections, and non-invasive body shaping techniques. Dr. Hong is committed to delivering personalized care and achieving natural-looking results for his patients. With a strong academic background and affiliations with major medical associations, he combines clinical precision with cutting-edge techniques to offer safe and effective outcomes.

Education & Training

M.D., Kyung Hee University College of Medicine

Residency & Specialist Training, Kyung Hee University Medical Center

M.S. in Medicine, Kyung Hee University Graduate School of Medicine

Ph.D. in Medicine, Kyung Hee University Graduate School of Medicine

Current Positions

Medical Director, G Clinic

Adjunct Professor, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine

Director of Collaborative Hospitals, Kyung Hee University Medical Center

Director of Collaborative Hospitals, Konkuk University Medical Center

Board-Certified Specialist in Geriatric Medicine

Member, Union Internationale de Médecine Esthétique (UIME)

Dr. Lee Jong Seok graduated from Korea University School of Medicine. He also earned a master’s degree from Korea University Graduate School. He completed his clinical training at UChicago Medicine. Dr. Lee worked in the Plastic Surgery Departments at Korea University Guro Hospital and Yeoncheon Public Health Center.

He is a member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, and the Korean Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Lee is a full member of the Eye Surgery and Rhinoplasty Research Societies within the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. He has also worked as a surgeon at Pleasure Plastic Surgery and AB Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Park Jong Chul is a specialist in orthognathic contouring and maxillofacial surgery at Wonjin Dental Clinic. He graduated from Seoul National University College of Dentistry. He also earned a Master’s degree and a Ph.D. in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Seoul National University Graduate School of Dentistry.

Dr. Park completed his internship and residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Seoul National University Dental Hospital. He is a certified specialist by the Korean Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is also approved by the Korean Society of Maxillofacial Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Hwang Yoon Ju is a Family Medicine Specialist. She graduated from Konkuk University School of Medicine. She is a member of several professional societies. These include the Korean Society of Skin Beauty, the Korean Society for Skin Research, the Korean Medical Laser Society, the Korean Society of Aesthetic Surgery, the Korean Obesity Research Association, and the Obesity Body Type Association.

Dr. Hwang has broad clinical experience. She has worked at 365mc Hospital, Clinic of God, Renewme Dermatology, Lean Clinic, and DA Plastic Surgery. Her professional memberships and varied clinical roles show her expertise in skin care, aesthetic medicine, and obesity treatment.

Dr. Son Yu Ri is a plastic surgery specialist. She has worked at Kangdong Sungsim Hospital and Seoul Medical Center. She is a member of several professional groups, such as the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, the Korean Society of Breast Plastic Surgeons, and the Korean Association of Clinical Plastic Surgeons.

Her memberships show her dedication to the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery. She focuses on both aesthetic and clinical practices.

Dr. Kim Kyu Hee is a board-certified surgeon. She specializes in plastic and aesthetic surgery. She completed her medical education at Soonchunhyang University. Dr. Kim trained at the university’s affiliated hospital, where she worked as an intern and resident. She later served as a full-time doctor and assistant administrator.

Dr. Kim is a member of several professional organizations. These include the Korean Society for Plastic Surgery, the Research Society for Breast Surgery, the Korean Medical Practitioners Association, and the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Jung Young Choon is a board-certified plastic surgeon and the Founder and Head Surgeon of HERSHE Plastic Surgery Korea, one of Seoul’s most respected plastic surgery clinics specializing in anti-aging, contouring, and stem cell-based regenerative procedures. With an extensive academic background and decades of clinical experience, Dr. Jung is widely recognized in both domestic and international medical communities as a leader in the field of aesthetic surgery.

Throughout his career, Dr. Jung has become a leading specialist in anti-aging surgeries, such as facelifts, MACS lifts, thread lifts, and fat grafting for both the face and body. His skillset also extends to body contouring and body filler procedures, where he is known for his meticulous technique and artistry in creating subtle, elegant transformations that enhance natural anatomy rather than alter it. His work emphasizes individualized treatment, tailoring every procedure to each patient’s unique facial and body structure, concerns, and aesthetic goals.

Education & Training

• Specialist in Plastic Surgery
• Graduated from Yonsei University Medical School
• Former Professor of Plastic Surgery, Yonsei University Medical School

Academic Positions

• President of HERSHE Plastic Surgery
• The 31st Vice Chairman of Yonsei University's Alumni Association (June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2026)
• Director of IPSTC Seoul Center, International Institute for Cosmetic Research and Development
• Former President of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Plastic Surgery (MIPS)

Professional Memberships

• Full Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
• Member of the Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Full Member of Korea Cosmetic Surgery
• Member of the Korean Society of Ocular Surgery
• Vice Chairman of Korea-Japan Cosmetic Society
• Audit Member of PENTA-A Anatomy Research Society

Consultant & Advisory Roles

• Consultant to Allergan (BOTOX)
• Plastic Surgery Advisor for GELDERMA’s Lestylene Filler
• Plastic Surgery Advisor for LUTRONIC’s ACCULPT Laser
• Asia Consultant for HUMANMED (Germany) HAVESTJET

Publications & Academic Contributions

• Co-author of Minimal Invasive Molding (MIPS) – History and Principles of Threadlifting, 2015
• Co-author of Master of New Korean Beauty Plastic Surgery 18(II) – Facial and Body Correction Using Melting Thread, 2018
• Thesis: Gluteal Soft-Tissue Repositioning Using Polydioxane Threads (presented at ASDS)

HERSHE Plastic Surgery has secured patents for the process of producing and cultivating growth factors from adipose-derived stem cells, ensuring a scientifically validated and proprietary approach to regenerative medicine. With this technology, Dr. Jung and his research team have created a suite of personalized stem cell-based programs, including Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) program and SVF (Stromal Vascular Fraction) program.

Dr. Jung's reputation is not only built on his academic credentials or technical skills, but also on the results he delivers. Patients from all over the world visit HERSHE seeking his expertise, especially for procedures that demand refined results, such as natural-looking facelifts, balanced facial fat grafts, youth-restoring thread lifts, and body contouring treatments. His aesthetic approach is conservative yet impactful, always striving to enhance rather than change, and to restore rather than overcorrect.

From surgical anti-aging procedures to the latest advancements in stem cell-based rejuvenation, Dr. Jung Young Choon continues to lead with precision, compassion, and a clear vision for the future of aesthetic medicine.

Dr. Park Sangwook is a board-certified plastic surgeon. He is the Director of VG Plastic Surgery Clinic. He completed his residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, Catholic University of Korea.

Dr. Park is a full member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS), the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (KSAPS), and the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (KCPCA). He previously served as Director at DA Plastic Surgery Clinic. He now leads VG Plastic Surgery Clinic.

Dr. Yootaek Kong, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon. He graduated from Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine and completed specialist training at Samsung Medical Center.

He has broad experience in facial plastic surgery and aesthetic procedures. He plans care based on each patient’s facial anatomy and proportions. His focus is safety and natural-looking results.

Dr. Kong has performed more than 8,000 aesthetic procedures. He uses a structured consultation process and provides consistent follow-up after treatment.