Dr. JO Si-Hyung | Board-Certified Dermatologist

Director, Star Dermatology Clinic

Since opening his clinic in Seomyeon, Busan, in 2006, Dr. Jo Si-Hyung has dedicated over two decades to the field of dermatology. Throughout his extensive career, he has addressed the diverse skin concerns and needs of countless patients. Dr. Jo firmly believes that the core of effective skin treatment lies not merely in operating advanced medical equipment, but begins with the acute "clinical eye" required to accurately assess a patient's skin condition. Guided by the philosophy of "safety first, natural results," he rejects overtreatment and is committed to providing long-term, reliable protection for each patient's skin health through honest practice and refined medical expertise.

Professional Education and Clinical Experience

Specialized Treatment Areas

Dr. Jo possesses rich clinical experience in facial rejuvenation and the treatment of various skin conditions. His primary areas of expertise include:

Facial Lifting and Anti-Aging: Lower eyelid fat repositioning lift, Ultherapy (Ultrasound Therapy), Thermage
Injection Cosmetics: Botox for wrinkle reduction and jawline slimming, Hyaluronic acid fillers
Scar and Pigmentation Management: Comprehensive treatment for various types of scars, management of pigmented lesions, tattoo removal
Complex Skin Diseases: Diagnosis and treatment of Vitiligo

Academic Research and International Training

In addition to focusing on clinical practice, Dr. Jo actively participates in international academic exchanges and cutting-edge technology research. Several of his research findings have been published in authoritative international journals and presented at various academic conferences.

Key Research Papers and Publications (Some can be found on PubMed under author Si-Hyung Cho):

Treatment of Bromhidrosis and Hyperhidrosis: Participated in collaborative research exploring more effective treatment protocols.
Dermatosis Papillaris Nigra-like Conditions: A case study on antibiotic treatment for this condition, published in JAAD (Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology).
Treatment of Syringoma: Published research in an international journal regarding the use of insulated needles for syringoma treatment, aiming to reduce epidermal damage and improve safety.
Androgenetic Alopecia: Research on the clinical presentation of male pattern hair loss, included in the *Korean Journal of Dermatology*.
Rare Cases and Combined Therapies: Co-presented rare case analyses and clinical experiences combining scar laser resurfacing with fractional laser therapy at the Korean Academy of Dermatology academic conference.

Academic Conference Presentations and Invited Lectures:

Star Dermatology Research and Publications: Demonstrated and presented high-frequency injection techniques for forehead, glabellar, and lower eyelid wrinkles at the Daegu Cosmetic Dermatology Treatment Seminar.
Asian Academy of Cosmetic & Dermatologic Surgery Congress: Delivered a keynote speech at the Asian Academy of Cosmetic & Dermatologic Surgery, sharing frontier perspectives on cosmetic dermatology and dermosurgery.

Overseas Expert Course Training:

To maintain synchronization with international standards, Dr. Jo has traveled to the United States, Brazil, Germany, and Singapore to complete expert-level training in local anesthesia liposuction, fat grafting, chemical peels, and thread lifts.

XERF Radiofrequency Lifting

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