Best Facelift doctors in Republic of Korea: TOP 14 doctors

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. Im Young Min specializes in facelift surgery at VG Plastic Surgery, recognized for natural, aesthetically balanced results.

• Board-certified plastic surgeon with a Ph.D. in Plastic Surgery
• Associate Professor at St. Mary's Hospital, training future surgeons
• Recipient of Korea's 100 Good Doctors award for facial procedures
• Active member of Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Graduated from Hanyang University College of Medicine

Awarded “Best Resident”

Achieved the highest score on the residency exam by the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

Received the Best Paper Award from the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

Received the Best Paper Award from the Korean Wound Management Society

Trained at the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM)

Former Doctor at Izien Plastic Surgery

Former Doctor at BK Plastic Surgery

Former Doctor at VG Plastic Surgery

Member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

Member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Member of the Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons

Consulting Physician for HiDoc-Naver Medical Consultations

Board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in facial rejuvenation — trained at top Korean clinics.

• Former surgeon at Hyundai Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and other leading centers
• Member of 6 Korean plastic surgery associations including facial contouring
• Surgical focus on minimally invasive techniques and natural-looking results
• Specialized training in oculoplastic surgery and rhinoplasty

Specialized in anti-aging procedures including facelifts at JK Plastic Surgery Center. Dr. Kim focuses on facial harmony and natural-looking results.

• Graduated from Catholic University Medical School with a postgraduate degree in Plastic Surgery
• Completed residency at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
• Member of multiple prestigious societies including the International Society of Plastic Surgery
• Specializes in eye, nose, facial contouring, and anti-aging procedures

Dr. Minhee Ryu is a global leader in deep plane facelifts, teaching advanced techniques worldwide through the Mendelson Advanced Facial Anatomy Course since 2016.

• Board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in facial rejuvenation
• Teaches facelift techniques internationally with over 100 lectures and live surgeries
• Editorial board member for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal
• Director & founder of RNWOOD Plastic Surgery in Seoul
• Active member of multiple prestigious plastic surgery societies

Dr. Nam Jae Sung is an otorhinolaryngologist and Clinical Assistant Professor at Sinchon Severance, Yonsei University Medical School. He focuses on nose dissection and surgery. He has received several awards, including the Yonsei University Otorhinolaryngology Award and the Best Academic Presentation Award from the Korean Otorhinolaryngology Society.

Dr. Nam is a member of the Korean Otorhinolaryngology Association, the Korean Society for Facial Plastic Reconstruction, and the Korean Society of Non-Science. He also serves as Vice-Chancellor for the Evaluation Examination for Korean Otorhinolaryngology Majors. This role highlights his leadership and dedication to the field.

Dr. Kim Dong Gul is an experienced and board-certified plastic surgeon in South Korea, specializing in facial contouring, rhinoplasty, lifting & anti-aging and mammoplasty. He is the President and Chief Surgeon of POP Plastic Surgery Hospital and is a member of several prestigious societies, including The International Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, The Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, The Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and The Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association.

20 years specializing in facial plastic surgery – Dr. Im combines South Korean and Spanish training at Seoul Queen Plastic Surgery.

• Graduated from Seoul National University in plastic surgery
• Internships at Samsung Hospital and Sant Pol Hospital
• Member of five prestigious Korean plastic surgery associations
• Specializes in both surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation

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. Yoo Jang Seok graduated from Hanyang University. He is a member of several respected medical societies, such as the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity, the Korean Society of Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Medicine, and the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He also belongs to the Korean Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the Korean Society of Obesity and Body Contouring.

Dr. Yoo has broad clinical experience. He has worked at Ro&Skin Dermatology, Seoksu Union Clinic, Miso Dream Dermatology, NU Dermatology, and Erne Clinic. His memberships and work history show his dedication to cosmetic surgery, dermatology, and obesity treatment.

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 specializing in natural-looking facelifts at HERSHE Plastic Surgery Korea.

• Founder and Head Surgeon of HERSHE Plastic Surgery Korea
• Expert in MACS lifts, thread lifts, and facial fat grafting
• Graduated from Yonsei University Medical School
• Full Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
• Holds patents for stem cell-based regenerative techniques