Jung Young Choon
40 years of experience
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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.