Korean Medical Aesthetics Doctors: Credentials & Reviews

Dr. Lee Myung-joo is a distinguished, board-certified Korean plastic surgeon specializing in autologous rhinoplasty, facial contouring, and body sculpting procedures. He is the founder and director of VIP International Plastic Surgery Center, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Widely recognized both domestically and internationally, Dr. Lee is regarded as one of the leading plastic surgeons of his generation. Since becoming a certified plastic surgeon, he has concurrently served as a professor and chief physician at various universities and hospitals in South Korea. With 24 years of clinical experience, Dr. Lee and his VIP team have successfully performed over 20,000 surgical cases while maintaining a zero-incident safety record. Dr. Lee has personally pioneered several landmark “first-of-its-kind” procedures in South Korea, including autologous rib cartilage rhinoplasty, septal cartilage rhinoplasty, and High-SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) facelift surgery.

Graduated with honors from the Graduate School of Medicine, Seoul National University. Specialist physician in Dermatology at Seoul National University Hospital. Recognized as an Outstanding Specialist Physician in Dermatology at Seoul National University Hospital (2010). G.E.S.T Research Fellow in Dermatology and Laser Surgery at Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami. Recipient of the Imrich Sarkany Non-European Memorial Scholarship from the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) (2012). Official Member of the Korean Dermatological Association. Official Member of the Korean Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. Official Member of the Korean Acne Society. Official Member of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Official Member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS). Official Member of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV). Official Member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS). Former Representative Director and Chief Physician of Oracle Dermatology. Currently involved in FDA clinical trials for Nabota Botulinum Toxin by Daesung Pharmaceutical. Clinical Advisory Committee Member at Iluda Co., Ltd. Clinical Advisory Committee Member at Laser Opt Co., Ltd. Global Consultant Physician for Eve Yal by LG Life Sciences. Global Advisor for Seji Biologics. Academic Committee Member of the Korean Dermatological Association. Planning and Policy Committee Member of the Korean Dermatological Association. Honorary Board Member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society.

Chief Director of Centum Core Clinic, Medical Doctor, Certified Surgeon. Formerly held positions at Busan National University Hospital, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Seoul Surgical Hospital (formerly Sky Hospital) Severe Obesity Center, Tokyo Breast Surgery Clinic, and International Saint Luke Hospital - Breast Center. Certified in Da Vinci robotic surgery and serves as a teaching physician for Viveve, Vaser 2, and Velody robotic surgeries in the Busan/Gyeongnam region.

A former professor at a university hospital and an expert in plastic surgery with 40 years of experience, he is a specialist in plastic surgery and a board-certified surgeon at Seoul Baek Hospital. He also served as a Professor of Surgery at Hanyang University College of Medicine. He is a full member of the Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the Korean Society of Anti-Aging Plastic Surgery, the International Society of Plastic Surgery, and the Korean Society of Hand Surgery.

Dr. Ding has a strong research background in anti-aging and cell regeneration. She focuses on combining internal functional medicine (cells, immune system) with external aesthetic treatments to provide comprehensive age-reversal management for her patients. Among international beauty seekers, she is well-regarded for her thorough consultations and practical treatment plans.

Specialist at the College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University; Vice President of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Research; Academic Committee Member of the International Society for Beauty and Anti-Aging; Academic Committee Member of the International Society for Minor Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery; Official Member of the Korean Society for Laser Dermatology and Hair; Official Member of the Korean Society for Obesity and Aesthetics; Official Member of the Korean Society for Clinical Medical Aesthetics; Official Member of the Korean Anti-Aging Society.

Specializing in thread lifts and minor cosmetic surgeries, he graduated from Inha University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Inha University Hospital. He previously served as the Director of Eon Plastic Surgery Clinic, President of Abiju Clinic’s Gangnam Main Branch, Director of Bobby Plastic Surgery Clinic, Director of Naser Clinic, and President of Me & Me Clinic’s Gangnam Main Branch. He is a formal member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Medicine, a member of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Laser Medicine, a member of the Korean Association of Fillers and Botulinum Toxin, and a member of the Korean Acne/Melasma Study Group.

Board-certified member of the Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons, Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Korean Society of Hand and Microsurgery, Korean Society of Craniofacial Surgery, and Korean Laser Society. Former Director of IJIN HAN Plastic Surgery’s Cheongdam Branch; currently serving as Director of PRIME Plastic Surgery.

Current Director of Goo Yun Se Sang Dermatology Clinic, MD. Formerly served as Honorary President of the International Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ISDS), President of the Busan-Gyeongnam Dermatological Society, and holds adjunct professorships at multiple medical schools.

Dermatologist, MD. Currently serves as the Director of Kim Yang-jee & Bong-seok Jang Dermatology Clinic at Guun Sesang. Previously held positions as Professor of Dermatology at Pusan National University and Head of the Dermatology Department at Busan Medical Center. Member of the Korean Academy of Dermatology, American Academy of Dermatology, Korean Society for Venous Disease, and Korean Society for Cosmetic Dermatology; Senior Vice President of the Woowoo Kyung Dermatology Society.

Dr. Hyeon Jong Oh is a specialist physician with a strong academic background and extensive clinical experience in the field of minimally invasive cosmetic procedures and anti-aging treatments. He adheres to the treatment philosophy of “listening to every customer’s voice and collaboratively discovering the most satisfying form of ‘beauty’,” dedicating himself to helping patients achieve rejuvenation and aesthetic enhancement through personalized medical plans, grounded in natural harmony.

Focusing on firming and wrinkle improvement treatments. I will do my best to ensure patient satisfaction and trust not only in the results but also throughout the process.

Current Director of Poen Hospital, former Postdoctoral Researcher at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and a graduate of Seoul National University College of Medicine. He is a full member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Laser Surgery, an associate member of the Korean Society for Laser Dermatology and Hair Loss, and an associate member of the Korean Society for Obesity and Aesthetic Research.

Current President of Poen Hospital, graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine. Associate member of the Korean Society for Laser Cosmetic Surgery, Associate member of the Korean Society of Laser Dermatology and Hair Loss, and Associate member of the Korean Society for Obesity and Aesthetic Research.

Current President of Poen Hospital, graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine. Associate Member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Laser Surgery, Associate Member of the Korean Society of Laser Dermatology and Hair Loss, and Associate Member of the Korean Society for Obesity and Aesthetic Research.

Current President of Poen Hospital, former General Manager of Ton's Clinic Gangnam Branch, former Director of UNI Gurube Branch, and former Dean of Muse Clinic Gangnam Branch. Graduated from Ewha Womans University School of Medicine and completed internship at Asan Medical Center. Certified Thermage FLX Master Physician (completed Thermage TTT Master Course), and finished the KOAT Obesity Specialist Course offered by the Korean Society for Aesthetic Obesity Research. Official Member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Laser Surgery, Member of the Korean Society for Laser Dermatology and Hair Loss, Member of the Korean Fillers Association, and Member of the Korean Society for Obesity and Aesthetic Research.

Current President of Poen Hospital, former Head of Ton's Clinic Gangnam Branch, former Head of the Seoul University Admissions Department at Tox & Fill, former Director of UNI Guro Branch, former Head of Jiwoo Clinic Gangnam Branch, and former Head of Muse Clinic Gangnam Branch. Completed internship at Chung-Ang University Hospital. Thermage FLX Master Physician (completed Thermage TTT Master Course). Full member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Laser Surgery, member of the Korean Society of Laser Dermatology and Hair Loss, member of the Korean Filler Association, and member of the Korean Society for Obesity and Aesthetics Research.

Graduated from Kyung Hee University College of Medicine/College of Medical Science, specializing in Family Medicine at Kyung Hee Medical Center. Previously served as a physician at U Love Myeongdong, Doctor Creamy, and Cheongdam Youth. Full member of the Korean Society of Family Medicine, Korean Laser Society, Korean Anti-Aging Dermatology Society, Korean Obesity and Body Shape Society, and Korean Filler Society.

Graduated from the College of Medicine at Catholic University, served as an intern, resident, and attending physician at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea. Board-certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, with membership in the Korean Academy of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, the Korean Society of Craniofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the Korean Rhinological Society, the International Rhinological Society, and the Korean Asthma and Allergy Association. Currently serves as Director.

Graduated from the College of Medicine at Inje University, completed internship and residency at Catholic Medical Center. Served as resident and attending physician in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Catholic Bucheon University Hospital. Currently holds the position of Clinical Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery specializing in Rhinology at Catholic Bucheon University Hospital, with expertise in rhinoplasty and facial plastic surgery. Holds multiple certificates of completion for hands-on courses on rhinoplasty and endoscopic sinus anatomy, along with experience as an instructional lecturer. A lifetime member of the Korean Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and a formal member of the Korean Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, among other professional affiliations.