Minbum Kang, MD

Representative Director / Chief Director of Mailin Plastic Surgery Clinic

Dr. Minbum Kang is a board-certified plastic surgeon in South Korea, currently serving as the Vice President of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and as an adjunct professor in the Department of Plastic Surgery at Asia University. He possesses a profound academic background and extensive clinical experience in facial contouring surgery. Previously, he served as the Representative Director of Gangnam Roman Plastic Surgery Clinic, the Director of Shanghai Meilifang Plastic Surgery Hospital, and the Director of the Facial Contour Center at Chongqing Shiguang Hospital. Dr. Kang adheres to the medical philosophy of "pursuing perfection," dedicated to providing patients with safe, natural, and satisfactory outcomes through refined surgical techniques.

Professional Expertise and Clinical Focus

Dr. Minbum Kang specializes in facial skeletal surgery, with particular expertise in mandibular angleplasty, zygomatic reduction, and the correction of complex craniofacial deformities. He advocates for harmonious reshaping of the facial contour through three-dimensional aesthetic design, while ensuring functional integrity.

Mandibular Surgery: Proficient in various mandibular osteotomy techniques, including the postauricular approach for mandibular angle resection, aimed at shortening recovery time and minimizing visible scarring; has extensively studied mandibular tubercle excision techniques to maximize the aesthetic benefits of mandibular contouring.
Zygomatic Reduction: Employs a three-dimensional approach for zygomatic remodeling, emphasizing bone stability and soft tissue support; long-term follow-up studies have confirmed its safety and efficacy.
Craniofacial Deformity Correction: Capable of performing high-difficulty surgeries for conditions such as macrocephaly and the reduction and fixation of complex periorbital fractures.

Academic Research and Publications

Dr. Minbum Kang actively engages in cutting-edge research in plastic surgery and has published numerous academic papers in authoritative international journals, providing valuable clinical data and theoretical support to the industry:

The Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2011): Co-authored "Mandibular Tubercle Excision: A Method to Maximize the Benefits of Mandibular Contouring," discussing surgical techniques to optimize the jawline.
The Global Open Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2014): Published "Incidence of Complications Associated with Mandibular Contouring Surgery: A 5-Year Retrospective Review of 588 Cases," analyzing surgical safety and complication management through large-sample data.
Annals of Plastic Surgery (2016): Published "Postauricular Approach for Mandibular Angle Resection: An Alternative to Shorten Recovery Time" and "A Three-Dimensional Approach for Zygomatic Reduction: A 7-Year Retrospective Study of 221 Patients," providing empirical evidence for minimally invasive and long-term stable contouring procedures.
Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KPRS) (2001): Early publications on "Correction of Macrocephaly Using a Sagittal Hinge Flap" and "Reduction and Fixation of Periorbital Fractures via a Supraorbital Rim Incision," demonstrating his solid foundation in basic craniofacial surgery.

International Academic Exchange and Lectures

As a representative expert in facial contouring surgery in South Korea, Dr. Minbum Kang is frequently invited to attend top-tier international academic conferences to share advanced shaping techniques and clinical experiences from Korea:

Practice Location

Myline Plastic Surgery