Best Facial Fat Transfer plastic surgeons in Republic of Korea: TOP 14 doctors

Dr. Park Young Kyu is a respected plastic surgeon. He specializes in tummy tucks, rhinoplasty, otoplasty, facelifts, liposuction, and blepharoplasty. He graduated summa cum laude from SoonChunHyang University. Dr. Park is also an adjunct professor at the university hospital.

He received the Top Medical Resident award from the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Dr. Park is a member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He serves on several research and steering committees, showing his leadership in the field.

• Dr. Young Min Im uses micro-fat grafting for facial fat transfer procedures.
• He has received international training in South Korea, which has enhanced his expertise in facial aesthetics.
• He is a board-certified plastic surgeon and a member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
• He has received the Top Brand Award in the Beauty and Aesthetic Surgery category.
• He is a designated healthcare provider for international patients by the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

Dr. In Seok Kyung is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Seoul, South Korea. He practices at VG Plastic Surgery Clinic. His main areas of expertise are facial contouring surgery, breast augmentation, and liposuction. He is known for his precise work and use of advanced techniques.

Dr. Kyung has worked as a plastic surgeon at Banobagi Plastic Surgery Clinic. He also served as an attending physician in plastic surgery at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital. He is a member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the Korean Society of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, and the Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons.

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.   

Dr. Nam Jae Sung is an otorhinolaryngologist and Clinical Assistant Professor at Sinchon Severance, Yonsei University Medical School. He focuses on nose dissection and surgery. He has received several awards, including the Yonsei University Otorhinolaryngology Award and the Best Academic Presentation Award from the Korean Otorhinolaryngology Society.

Dr. Nam is a member of the Korean Otorhinolaryngology Association, the Korean Society for Facial Plastic Reconstruction, and the Korean Society of Non-Science. He also serves as Vice-Chancellor for the Evaluation Examination for Korean Otorhinolaryngology Majors. This role highlights his leadership and dedication to the field.

• Dr. Jae Un Lee specializes in facial fat transfer using microfat and nanofat techniques.
• His international training includes experience in South Korea and other Asian countries.
• He is a board-certified specialist recognized by the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare.
• Dr. Lee is a member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.
• He is also a member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

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.