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Yeom Jihye

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Leading doctor for Threads Lifting

11 years of experience

14000+ treatments performed

Clinic is certified

Korean Association For Laser Dermatology And Trichology

Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic:

5.0

Forena Clinic

Dr. Yeom specializes in threads lifting, backed by extensive training and multiple prestigious society memberships in aesthetic and laser medicine.

Full member of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Laser Medicine
Lifetime member of the Korean Society for Laser Dermatology
Completed UCLA Clinical Observership Program
Former director at several prominent aesthetic clinics

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$1,032

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Before and after thread lifting results at HERSHE Plastic Surgery Korea, jawline contouring

Before and after thread lifting results at HERSHE Plastic Surgery Korea, facial contour improvement

Jung Young Choon

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Leading doctor for Threads Lifting

36 years of experience

Clinic is certified

Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic:

5.0

HERSHE Plastic Surgery Korea

Dr. Jung Young Choon is a leading specialist in thread lifts and anti-aging procedures, with decades of experience at HERSHE Plastic Surgery Korea.

Specializes in natural-looking thread lifts and facelifts
Board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive academic background
Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Published research on threadlifting techniques and facial correction
Founder of a leading clinic in Seoul with patented stem cell programs

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$0.58

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Before and after threads lifting result at Oracle Clinic Cheongdam, facial contour improvement

Before and after thread lifting results at Oracle Clinic Cheongdam, improved jawline contour

Before and after thread lifting results at Oracle Clinic Cheongdam, facial contour improvement

Ro Youngwoo

Republic of Korea, Seoul

22 years of experience

Clinic is certified

Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic:Oracle Clinic Cheongdam

The doctor is a board-certified dermatologist with extensive expertise in clinical and aesthetic dermatology. With a strong professional background, the doctor has served as the Director of the Oracle Dermatology Apgujeong Branch and currently holds the position of Director at the Oracle Dermatology Cheongdam Branch.

The doctor maintains active memberships in several prestigious medical organizations, including the Korean Academy of Dermatology, the Korean Society of Dermatologic Surgeons, the Korean Laser Society, and the Korean Society of Aesthetic Dermatology, reflecting a commitment to high standards in dermatological care and surgical procedures.

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Seung-hyung Noh

Republic of Korea, Seoul

26 years of experience

Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic:Seoul Miz Hospital (서울미즈병원)

Dr. Seung-Hyung Noh specializes in revision surgery for major aesthetic procedures, focusing on natural-looking outcomes with minimal intervention.

Board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon
Trained at Hanyang University Hospital and Columbia University
Member of Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Expertise in complex revision cases

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Lienjang Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Clinic

Cho Sung Hee

Republic of Korea, Seoul

20 years of experience

Clinic is certified

International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic:

4.9

Lienjang Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Clinic

Dr. Cho Sung Hee is a physician at Lienjang Plastic Surgery & Dermatology Center in Seoul. She earned her medical degree from Seoul National University College of Medicine. She completed family medicine specialty training at Seoul National University Hospital, a leading academic medical center in Korea.

She is a member of the Korean Academy of Family Medicine, the Korean Academy of Obesity and Aesthetic Treatment, the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity, and the Korean Society for Dermatologic Laser Surgery.

Her clinical focus includes family medicine, aesthetic medicine, and obesity care. She provides evidence-based, safe, and personalized treatment. She uses advanced aesthetic procedures to improve health, skin quality, and confidence.

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Kim Ji Hwan

Republic of Korea, Seoul

18 years of experience

Clinic is certified

Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic:

4.9

Lienjang Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Clinic

Dr. Kim Ji Hwan is a plastic surgeon at Lienjang Plastic Surgery Clinic in Seoul. He focuses on face and neck lifting procedures and aims for balanced, natural-looking results.

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Lim Yoon Min

Republic of Korea, Seoul

15 years of experience

Clinic is certified

Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic:

4.9

Lienjang Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Clinic

Dr. Lee Ga Eon is a specialist at the clinic, listed among the clinic’s medical staff. He is associated with Face Liposuction and a non-surgical slimming program, giving patients options for facial fat contouring. If you’re considering contouring with either surgical fat reduction or non-surgical slimming, Dr. Lee is the clinic doctor to ask about.

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Yeo In Gwon

Republic of Korea, Seoul

15 years of experience

Clinic is certified

Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic:

4.9

Lienjang Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Clinic

Dr. Yeo In Gwon is a board-certified dermatologist at Lienjang Plastic Surgery & Dermatology Center in Seoul. He graduated from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine. He completed a dermatology residency at Chung-Ang University Hospital. He earned a Ph.D. in Dermatology from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine.

He is a member of the Korean Dermatological Association, Korean Acne & Rosacea Society, Korean Society of Dermatologic Laser Surgery, Korean Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and Korean Society for Anti-Aging Dermatology. His clinical focus is medical and cosmetic dermatology. Areas of interest include acne, rosacea, pigmentation disorders, and skin aging. He provides evidence-based care and uses laser and minimally invasive procedures.

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Lee Seung Hyun

Republic of Korea, Seoul

21 years of experience

Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic:View Plastic Surgery Hospital

Dr. Lee Seung Hyun is a board-certified specialist and an adjunct professor at Korea University Hospital. He holds advisory and KOL roles with Galderma (Restylane), Merz Aesthetics (Ultherapy, Belotero), PharmaResearch (Rejuran), VAIM (Juvelook), and Thermage FLX.

Memberships include the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Laser Medicine and the Korean Association for Laser, Dermatology, and Trichology. He is also a member of the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity, The Obesity Society, and ESMO.

Publications include papers in PLOS ONE (2018), Medicine (2016, 2015), and the Korean Journal of Family Medicine (2018). Topics include BMI and mortality; GFR and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio with hearing loss in adults with diabetes; waist circumference and mortality; and ferritin in metabolically obese, normal-weight people.

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Choi Sang Rok

Republic of Korea, Seoul

21 years of experience

Clinic is certified

Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic:

4.9

Lienjang Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Clinic

Dr. Kim Jeong Bae is a specialist at the clinic and is listed as Head Surgeon. His work focuses on anti-aging treatments, including eye rejuvenation and full face and neck lifts. For patients seeking facial rejuvenation with a surgeon-led approach, he is the clinic’s Head Surgeon to consult.

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Before and after thread lifting results – facial skin tightening and rejuvenation

Kim Jeong Bae

Republic of Korea, Seoul

35 years of experience

Clinic is certified

Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic:

4.9

Lienjang Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Clinic

Dr. Choi Sang Rok is a specialist at the clinic and is described as having 20 years of surgical experience with a specialization in Rhinoplasty. His practice focuses on facial contouring and anti-aging surgery, including eye rejuvenation and full face and neck lifts. If you want a nose-focused plan within a broader facial design approach, Dr. Choi is the specialist to consult.

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Jang Hyung Wook

Republic of Korea, Seoul

36 years of experience

Clinic is certified

Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic:

4.9

Lienjang Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Clinic

Dr. Jang Hyung Wook is a general surgeon with extensive experience in aesthetic medicine. He worked as a physician at Lienjang Hongdae and Abijou Myeongdong. He also served as Associate Medical Director at VIP Plastic Surgery.

He is an active member of several professional societies. These include the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the Aesthetic Surgery & Laser Society, the Korean Lifting Research Society, and the Korean Academy of Aesthetic Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery.

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Oh Won Jong

Republic of Korea, Seoul

17 years of experience

Clinic is certified

Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic:

4.9

Lienjang Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Clinic

Dr. Oh Won Jong is a board-certified dermatologist at Lienjang Plastic Surgery & Dermatology Center in Seoul. He completed his dermatology residency at Chung-Ang University Hospital. His training covered diagnosis and treatment of varied skin diseases and aesthetic dermatology.

He is a member of the Korean Dermatological Association, the Korean Acne & Rosacea Society, and the Korean Society of Dermatologic Laser Surgery. He also belongs to the Korean Society for Dermatologic Surgery and the Korean Society for Anti-Aging Dermatology. These memberships help him stay current with clinical standards.

His practice focuses on medical and aesthetic dermatology. He provides personalized care for acne, rosacea, pigmentation disorders, and age-related concerns. He uses advanced lasers and evidence-based protocols.

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Chang Young Woo

Republic of Korea, Seoul

18 years of experience

Clinic is certified

Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic:

4.9

Lienjang Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Clinic

Dr. Chang Young Woo is a specialist at the clinic and is listed as Head Surgeon. His scope is plastic surgery and aesthetic surgery within the clinic’s surgical team. If you want the clinic’s senior surgeon for an initial consultation and surgical planning, Dr. Chang is the specialist to book.

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Jiwoo Kim

Republic of Korea, Seoul

15 years of experience

Clinic is certified

Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation

Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic:BIOFACE Clinic

Dr. Jiwoo Kim brings specialized expertise in anti-aging treatments from over a decade of research in biochemical pharmacology.

Published in Biochemical Pharmacology on cellular anti-aging mechanisms
Presented at international conferences on toxicology and free radical research
Experienced in facial rejuvenation techniques at BIOFACE Clinic

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Bookimed Insights: Top Threads Lifting Specialists in Republic of Korea (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 2 requests for Threads Lifting in Republic of Korea, collaborating with 15 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.

Rank	Doctor	experience	Good Fit For	What Sets Them Apart	Clinic & Location	Consultation
#1	Yeom Jihye	11 years of experience	Aesthetic thread lifting	Highly credentialed in aesthetic and laser medicine with specialized training at UCLA and leadership roles in multiple clinics. Multiple society memberships highlight her expertise.	Forena Clinic Republic of Korea	Price on request
#2	Jung Young Choon	36 years of experience	Natural-looking thread lifts	Leading specialist in thread lifts with patented stem cell programs. Published author on threadlifting and facial correction techniques. Member of ASPS and Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons.	HERSHE Plastic Surgery Korea Republic of Korea	Price on request
#3	Seung-hyung Noh	26 years of experience	Complex revision cases	Specializes in revision surgery with a focus on minimal intervention for natural results. Trained at Columbia University and Hanyang University Hospital.	Seoul Miz Hospital (서울미즈병원) Republic of Korea	Price on request
#4	Jiwoo Kim	15 years of experience	Non-surgical facial rejuvenation	Groundbreaking research on cellular protection against oxidation stress – directly applicable to thread lifting techniques. Multiple international conference presenter.	BIOFACE Clinic Republic of Korea	Price on request

FAQ: Threads Lifting Doctors in Republic of Korea

These FAQs come from real patients seeking medical assistance through Bookimed. Answers are given by experienced medical coordinators and trusted clinic representatives.

How can I verify if a doctor in Korea is a board-certified specialist?

Board-certified specialists in South Korea must complete a full residency and pass national exams to earn the 전문의 (Specialist) designation. Qualified surgeons typically hold active memberships in the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS) or the Korean Dermatological Association.

Academic training: Qualified specialists complete medical school and residency at institutions like Yonsei University.
Official credentials: Look for titles specifying plastic surgery or dermatology rather than general medicine.
Plaque indicators: Accredited specialist clinics often display a red metal plaque from the Ministry.
International exposure: Top experts frequently undergo clinical training at Columbia University or UCLA programs.

Bookimed Expert Insight: A major indicator of expertise in Seoul is medical authorship specifically regarding thread lifting techniques. For instance, Dr. Jung Young Choon at HERSHE Plastic Surgery has co-authored textbooks on facial correction using melting threads. Choosing a doctor who also serves as a medical advisor for lifting technologies ensures they are recognized by industry peers.

Patient Consensus: Patients note that board-certified doctors focus on natural results and avoid overtreating the face. They often feel more confident seeing international society memberships, such as ASPS, on a doctor's clinic wall. Many mention that translated certificates helping confirm a surgeon's specialty status were vital for their peace of mind.

What are the red flags when consulting with a Threads Lifting doctor or clinic in Korea?

When consulting for thread lifting in Korea, primary red flags include the absence of a face-to-face evaluation by a board-certified specialist. Reputable clinics avoid high-pressure sales tactics or permanent results claims. Always verify that the doctor you consult with performs the actual procedure.

Consultant-only meetings: A medical coordinator should not determine thread count without a doctor's examination.
Guaranteed permanent results: Thread lifts are temporary procedures typically lasting 6 to 18 months.
Pressure tactics: Avoid clinics demanding immediate deposits for 'today only' discounts or limited slots.
Missing physician credentials: Check for board certification and memberships in the Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Data shows that top Korean specialists like Dr. Jung Young Choon at HERSHE Plastic Surgery are academic leaders who literally write the textbooks on thread lifting. Patients should look for doctors with published research or patented techniques as a sign of true expertise. Consultation fees for world-class specialists in Seoul can be as low as $15, making second opinions very accessible.

Patient Consensus: Many patients note that the best experience involves a doctor who carefully maps their facial symmetry. They often feel relieved when the clinic provides transparent pricing that includes all taxes and aftercare. People frequently notice that the most professional clinics never rush the initial skin quality assessment.

Do Korean threads-lifting doctors specialize in particular thread materials or brands?

South Korean thread-lifting specialists prioritize mastery over diverse thread types to achieve balanced facial rejuvenation. Most doctors focus on dissolvable materials like polydioxanone (PDO). Leading practitioners hold advanced board certifications. Dr. Jung Young Choon is a published author on these techniques.

Material specialization: Surgeons often specialize in PDO for natural refinement or PLLA for collagen.
Authoritative expertise: Dr. Jung Young Choon co-authored major textbooks on modern Korean thread-lifting.
Technique development: Local experts developed unique approaches like Dr. Joonhyuk Hur's Ultanium lifting technique.
Clinical experience: Practitioners like Dr. Yeom Jihye have performed over 10,000 procedures in aesthetic medicine.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Data shows Korean specialists often transition from using global brands to developing their own methods or tools. Dr. Jung Young Choon at HERSHE Plastic Surgery even holds patents for growth factor production used alongside threads. Patients should look for doctors who have authored medical literature. This level of academic involvement usually leads to more stable results.

Patient Consensus: Patients notice that experts focusing on one thread system for years tend to cause much less swelling. Some were surprised that local Korean PDO threads achieved jawline results identical to more expensive imported brands. Those who chose specialists in hybrid techniques felt their results lasted longer than single-thread lifts.

What advanced techniques do Korean thread-lifting specialists use that differ from standard practice?

South Korean thread-lifting specialists use multi-vector structural contouring that integrates threads into deep facial layers. Instead of simple pulling, they employ ultra-fine bidirectional cogs and 3D mesh scaffolds. These techniques achieve natural movement while providing internal tissue support and lasting collagen stimulation.

Multi-vector mapping: Specialists map facial ligaments to place threads in fan patterns for jawline definition.
Mesh scaffolding: Using 3D mesh allows tissue to grow into the structure for robust support.
Layered integration: Threads reach the SMAS layer using ultrasound guidance for precision and safety.
Hybrid lifting: Clinics combine threads with HIFU or RF microneedling to maximize skin tightening results.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Advanced knowledge in this field is deeply academic among South Korean practitioners. Dr. Jung Young Choon at HERSHE Plastic Surgery Korea co-authored foundational books on minimal invasive molding and melting thread techniques. His work involving patented stem cell programs and bioabsorbable mesh indicates that South Korean specialists focus on biological regenerative results rather than just mechanical lifting.

Patient Consensus: Patients are often surprised by the natural feel of the lift and the lack of skin dimpling. They note it is important to include post-op LED therapy provided by the clinics. Many feel the precise 3D mapping prevents the tight look common in standard procedures.

How many threads do Korean doctors typically recommend for a full-face lift?

Korean doctors typically recommend 12 to 20 threads for a full-face lift to achieve natural results. Complex cases with high skin laxity may require up to 50 threads. Specialized surgeons often use a mix of structural cog threads and collagen-stimulating smooth threads.

Cheeks and midface: Surgeons usually place 4 to 8 threads per side for definition.
Jawline and jowls: Most plans involve 6 to 10 threads to lift sagging skin.
Forehead and brow: Subtle lifting in these areas generally requires 4 to 6 threads.
Neck lifting: Specialists may add 2 to 4 threads if the neck requires contouring.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Leading Korean specialists like Dr. Jung Young Choon at HERSHE Plastic Surgery are published authors on thread lifting history and principles. This academic focus means doctors often prioritize strategic placement over high volume. For example, Dr. Joonhyuk Hur performs over 100 lifting procedures monthly, emphasizing specific techniques like the Ultanium lift rather than just thread count.

Patient Consensus: Patients note that placement in key areas like the jaw and temples matters more than the total count. Some were surprised that Korean protocols are often more conservative than international standards. They recommend asking for a specific treatment map to avoid unnecessary threads.

Can international patients obtain a remote consultation with a Korean Threads Lifting doctor?

International patients can obtain remote consultations with Korean thread lifting doctors through video calls and messaging. Leading specialists in Seoul review photos and medical history to assess candidacy before travel. These sessions help determine the best thread types for specific skin concerns.

Virtual platforms: Doctors use Zoom, WhatsApp, or KakaoTalk for real-time video and messaging consultations.
Photo assessments: Surgeons evaluate high-quality facial photos to provide preliminary treatment plans and quotes.
Expert credentials: Consult with authors like Dr. Jung Young Choon, who co-wrote books on threadlifting.
Bilingual support: Clinic coordinators provide translation during remote sessions for English and Thai speakers.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Remote consultations in Korea offer unique access to academic leaders in the field. Dr. Ro Youngwoo at Oracle Clinic Cheongdam provides online consultations starting around $15. This allows patients to connect with board-certified dermatologists who hold leadership roles in the Korean Academy of Dermatology before booking a flight.

Patient Consensus: Patients note that sharing side-profile photos via messaging apps leads to quick responses within two days. Some were surprised to learn they were not candidates during a call, which saved them unnecessary travel. They feel much more confident after a detailed video chat discussing aftercare and thread materials.