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The doctor is a highly skilled thoracic surgeon with extensive experience in minimally invasive surgical techniques. Specializing in complex thoracic procedures, the doctor has successfully performed numerous lung resections and esophageal surgeries. With board certification in thoracic surgery, the doctor is committed to advancing patient care through innovative surgical methods and participation in clinical research. The doctor has contributed to several peer-reviewed journals and is actively involved in medical education and training.

The doctor is a renowned cardiologist with over 20 years of experience in the field of cardiovascular medicine. Specializing in interventional cardiology, the doctor has performed over 5,000 successful cardiac catheterizations and stent placements. The doctor is board-certified in cardiology and internal medicine, having completed a fellowship at a leading heart institute. Additionally, the doctor has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals and is actively involved in clinical research focusing on innovative treatments for heart disease.

The doctor is an accomplished oncogynecologist with extensive experience in treating gynecologic cancers. Specializing in advanced surgical techniques and personalized treatment plans, the doctor has contributed significantly to improving patient outcomes. With a strong focus on research and innovation, the doctor has published numerous papers in prestigious medical journals, highlighting advancements in minimally invasive procedures and targeted therapies. The doctor is board-certified and actively participates in leading medical conferences, sharing expertise with peers worldwide.

The doctor is a leading gastroenterologist in South Korea and Asia, specializing in the management of pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder cancers, as well as pancreatitis and gallstones.

Currently practicing at Samsung Medical Center, the doctor has an educational background from The Seoul National University College of Medicine and The University of California.

The doctor is an active member of several professional organizations, including The Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, The Korean Society of Gastroenterology, and The Korean Pancreatobiliary Association.

Dr. Hong Su-Jin is a family medicine physician. She earned her M.D. from Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine in Korea. She completed her family medicine residency at The Catholic University Medical Center in Seoul. She is a member of the Korean Family Medicine Association. She also practices functional medicine.

Accreditations and memberships include the Institute of Functional Medicine (General Member) and Functional Medicine University (General Member). She also holds the National Cancer Center Hospice Course Certification, Tongsa Research Center Pain Treatment Certification, NLP Master Practitioner, and Ericsson Hypnosis Master Practitioner.

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.

Dr. Jihwan Cha, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in facial plastic surgery and aesthetic procedures. He has performed over 6,000 procedures. He focuses on precise technique, individualized treatment plans, and patient safety to achieve balanced, natural results.

He graduated from Korea University College of Medicine. He completed specialist training at Korea University Medical Center. He also received advanced clinical training in plastic surgery at the University of Chicago Medical Center. His practice offers structured consultations and thorough follow-up care.

Dr. Donghyun Shin, MD, is an aesthetic medicine specialist. He focuses on lifting procedures, laser treatments, and nonsurgical facial rejuvenation. He has performed more than 5,000 aesthetic procedures. He uses current techniques with energy-based devices and injectables.

Dr. Shin completed advanced hands-on training. This includes Medytox cadaver workshops. He participates in professional societies in aesthetic medicine, laser treatments, obesity medicine, and skin and hair laser therapy. He prioritizes patient safety. He creates individualized treatment plans and aims for natural-looking results.

Dr. Seong-Won Cho is Director of Ophthalmology and a refractive surgery specialist at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul. He is board-certified. He completed his internship and ophthalmology residency at Korea University Anam Hospital. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Boston University. He focuses on advanced vision correction, including SMILE and LASIK. He previously served as Director at Blue World Eye Clinic. He was also an outpatient ophthalmology consultant at Inha University Hospital.

Accreditations: ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon (Certified). Memberships: Korean Medical Association; Korean Ophthalmological Association; Korean Ophthalmological Society; American Academy of Ophthalmology; Asia Pacific Association of Ophthalmologists; Korean External Eye Study Group; Korean Contact Lens Society; Korean Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery; European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons; American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery; ARVO.

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.   

The doctor is a specialist in dental implants with a doctorate in prosthetic dentistry from the Faculty of Dentistry at Seoul National University.

Board certified by the Korea Academy of Dental Prosthodontics, the doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the Korean Academy of Dental Prosthetics, Korean Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, European Association for Osseointegration, and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.

• Dr. Choi Eun Kyu has 22 years of experience in plastic surgery, starting his carrier in 2003. Dr.Choi  is a permanent member of  Korean Society Of Plastic And Reconstructive Suregry,  a permanent member of Korean Society Of Aesthetic  Plastic Surgery, and an acting professor at Hanyang University. Dr. Choi performs facial plastic surgeries such  rhinoplasty, blepharolasty, face lift, and also  mammaplasty. He did research paper about secondary breast reconstruction, nipple reconstruction using various local flaps, secondary reconstruction for face and neck among cancer patiens and others. His works were published in universities` journals of South Korea .

Dr. Kang Jin Seok is a board-certified surgeon. He received his medical degree and advanced training at Soonchunhyang University and its Graduate School. He completed his internship and residency at Soonchunhyang University Hospital. Dr. Kang also worked there as a full-time doctor and assistant administrator.

He 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. Kim Young Eun is a board-certified surgeon. He graduated from Yonsei University's School of Medicine. He is the head professor of the Plastic Surgery Class at SoonChunHyang University. He leads both academic and clinical training in this role.

Dr. Kim has held several important positions in the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS). His roles include chairman, auditor, training director, finance director, and executive director. He is also active in the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association. There, he has served as chairman, director, and scholarship director of the Science Committee. He is also the chairman of the Research Society for Eye Surgery.

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.

With over a decade of experience in plastic and aesthetic surgery, the doctor is proficient in a range of procedures including facelift surgery, facial fat transfer, buccal fat extraction, lip lift, Botox treatments, forehead and brow lift, liposuction, and breast lift. The doctor is also recognized for expertise in treating burn scars and performing reconstructive surgeries.

The doctor is a member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Medical training was completed at Konkuk University, College of Medicine, followed by a residency at Konkuk University Hospital.

Dr. Lee Hyuck Jae is a board-certified surgeon. He graduated from Chosun University College of Medicine. He completed his training at Bundang Jesaeng Hospital, where he gained strong clinical experience.

Dr. Lee is a member of several professional organizations. These include the Korean Society of Plastic Surgery, the Korean Society of Cosmetic Surgery, the Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Korean Society of Imaging Science, the Eye Surgery Research Association, and the Rhinoplasty Research Association.

He has worked at Yuno Plastic Surgery Clinic and Do Dream Plastic Surgery. He has contributed to the field through his clinical work and research.

Dr. Joo-young Park, MD
Chief Medical Director & CEO, BIOFACE Clinic
 

Professional Profile

Board-certified dermatologist and anti-aging specialist with over a decade of clinical and research leadership. Dr. Park combines expertise in laser systems, injectable aesthetics, thread-lift techniques, and regenerative therapies to deliver evidence-based protocols that prioritize patient safety, comfort, and natural, lasting outcomes. A sought-after educator and consultant, he has trained hundreds of clinicians and guided protocol development for leading medical device and biotech firms.

Education & Training

Dermatology Residency, Seoul National University Hospital
Advanced training in laser therapies, injectables, and anti-aging procedures

Medical Student Summer Program, Samsung Medical Center (Sungkyunkwan Univ.)

KSKCS Non-invasive Cosmetic Surgery Course

KCCS Asian Lipoplasty Workshop

Professional Experience

Founder, CEO & Medical Director, BioFace Clinic (2018–Present)
Lead all clinical operations, research initiatives, and strategic growth both domestically and internationally.

QOFill Filler Educator, JW Pharmaceutical (2016–Present)
Deliver hands-on workshops on safe, precise filler injection techniques to over 300 physicians nationwide.

HIFU Lifting Technology Consultant (2017–Present)
Advise device manufacturers on protocol optimization to maximize lift efficacy while minimizing downtime.

Clinical Advisor, L&C BIO (KOSDAQ-listed) (2019–Present)
Design and analyze clinical trials for novel dermatologic injectables.

Clinical Advisor, UTI (Application Specialist)
Provide scientific support and training for UTI’s aesthetic device portfolio.

Technical Consultant, NewThera
Guide R&D and protocol development for next-generation aesthetic injectables.

Invited Lectures & Publications

Invited Speaker, Medical Asia 2016
“Next-Generation Filler Strategies” presented to 500+ regional aesthetic practitioners.

Key Publication:
Kim JW, Li MH, Jang JH, et al.
15-Deoxy-Δ¹²,¹⁴-prostaglandin J₂ rescues PC12 cells from H₂O₂-induced apoptosis through Nrf2-mediated upregulation of heme oxygenase-1: potential roles of Akt and ERK1/2.
Biochem Pharmacol. 2008;76(11):1577–1589.

Academic & Professional Memberships

Korean Academy of Laser Medicine

World Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery

Korean Society for Hair Research

Korean Society of Anti-Aging Dermatology

Korean Society of Obesity & Aesthetic Treatment

Korean Society of Obesity & Body Shaping

Korean Society for Stem Cell Therapy

Korean Society of Primary Care

Select Achievements

Developed research-driven, multi-modal anti-aging protocols integrating lasers, injectables, thread lifts, and stem-cell boosters.

Trained 300+ physicians in advanced filler and HIFU applications, elevating national standards of care.

Received the Korean Society of Aesthetic Medicine’s Excellence in Education Award.

Served as medical advisor on KBS health documentary series and multiple international media features.

Core Competencies

Evidence-Based Protocols: Continuous refinement through outcome analysis of thousands of patient cases

Integrated Anti-Aging: Holistic treatment plans tailored for minimal discomfort and rapid recovery

Educational Leadership: Curriculum design and delivery for clinician workshops and medical symposia

Strategic Consulting: Product development guidance for device manufacturers and biotech firms

Languages & Continuing Education

Languages: Korean (native), English (fluent)

Continuing Education: Regular faculty at international conferences; numerous peer-reviewed publications in leading dermatology journals.