Best Liposuction plastic surgeons in Republic of Korea: TOP 21 doctors

Dr. Hong Young Ho is an experienced aesthetic physician at G Clinic. He specializes in body contouring and non-invasive slimming treatments. He has strong skills in liposuction, fat reduction, and other aesthetic procedures. Dr. Hong focuses on patient safety and achieving natural results. He earned his M.D. from Kyung Hee University College of Medicine and completed advanced training at Kyung Hee University Medical Center.

He is a full member of the Korean Society of Obesity Treatment, the Korean Society of Obesity and Aesthetic Medicine, and the Korean Society for Laser Medicine. Dr. Hong is also a member of the Union Internationale de Médecine Esthétique (UIME), the Korean Academy of Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine, the Korean Society for Stem Cell and Tissue Regeneration, and the Korean Society for Skin Barrier Research.

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 tumescent liposuction for precise fat removal and minimal recovery time.
• He has received international training in South Korea, which contributes to his expertise in liposuction.
• Dr. Im is a board-certified plastic surgeon and a member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
• He is also an active member of the Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons, ensuring adherence to high standards.
• Dr. Im has received the Top Brand Award in the Beauty and Aesthetic Surgery Category by LBMA.

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.

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 is a plastic and aesthetic surgeon with 11 years of clinical experience. He specializes in facelift surgery, facial fat transfer, buccal fat removal, lip lift, and liposuction. Dr. Lee is known for achieving high patient satisfaction.

He is a certified member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Dr. Lee has expertise in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. He has contributed to better outcomes in burn scar treatment and complex facial procedures.

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.

Dr. Kwon Hyeok-moon is an Interventional Cardiologist with 37+ years of experience. He obtained his Bachelor of Medicine in 1984 and MS in 1988 from Yonsei University and completed a Research Fellowship at Mayo Clinic & Mayo Foundation in 1997. His areas of interest include Angina Pectoris, Myocardial Infarction, Coronary Artery Intervention, and more, and he has authored several papers examining various cardiac treatments and surgical procedures.

Dr. Kim Young Eun is a board-certified surgeon. He graduated from Yonsei University's School of Medicine. He is the head professor of the Plastic Surgery Class at SoonChunHyang University. He leads both academic and clinical training in this role.

Dr. Kim has held several important positions in the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS). His roles include chairman, auditor, training director, finance director, and executive director. He is also active in the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association. There, he has served as chairman, director, and scholarship director of the Science Committee. He is also the chairman of the Research Society for Eye Surgery.

Dr. Seung Hyuck Hong is a leading physician at G Clinic, specializing in lower body contouring and aesthetic treatments. He is known for his expertise in procedures such as liposuction, body slimming injections, and non-invasive body shaping techniques. Dr. Hong is committed to delivering personalized care and achieving natural-looking results for his patients. With a strong academic background and affiliations with major medical associations, he combines clinical precision with cutting-edge techniques to offer safe and effective outcomes.

Education & Training

M.D., Kyung Hee University College of Medicine

Residency & Specialist Training, Kyung Hee University Medical Center

M.S. in Medicine, Kyung Hee University Graduate School of Medicine

Ph.D. in Medicine, Kyung Hee University Graduate School of Medicine

Current Positions

Medical Director, G Clinic

Adjunct Professor, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine

Director of Collaborative Hospitals, Kyung Hee University Medical Center

Director of Collaborative Hospitals, Konkuk University Medical Center

Board-Certified Specialist in Geriatric Medicine

Member, Union Internationale de Médecine Esthétique (UIME)

Dr. Won Ki Jeung is a medical doctor who specializes in plastic surgery. He is an Outpatient Professor in the Department of Plastic Surgery at Soonchunhyang University. Dr. Jeung is a member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the International Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Oriental Plastic Surgery Society, and the Korean Academy of Skull and Facial Plastic Surgery.

He has worked at One & One Plastic Surgery. Dr. Jeung contributes to his field through clinical practice and academic work.

Dr. Kim Kyu Hee is a board-certified surgeon. She specializes in plastic and aesthetic surgery. She completed her medical education at Soonchunhyang University. Dr. Kim trained at the university’s affiliated hospital, where she worked as an intern and resident. She later served as a full-time doctor and assistant administrator.

Dr. Kim is a member of several professional organizations. These include the Korean Society for Plastic Surgery, the Research Society for Breast Surgery, the Korean Medical Practitioners Association, and the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Kang Seongil is a Gastroenterology Surgeon based in Daegu with 15+ years of experience and lifetime membership of multiple medical societies. He is an expert in various forms of cancer and other surgical treatments and has published various academic articles.

-Chief Surgeon of Girin Plastic Surgery Clinic

-Korea University Graduate School of Medicine, Ph.D. Major in plastic surgery

-Graduated from Korea University's medical school

-Completed internship and residency at Korea University Medical Center.

-Full member of the Korean Plastic Surgery Association

-Full member of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

-Full member of the Korean Cranial Facial Plastic Surgery Society

-Best Member of the Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons

-Former chief surgeon of Jewelry Plastic Surgery

-Former chief surgeon of JYP Plastic Surgery Clinic.

-Former chief surgeon of U-Bom Plastic Surgery Clinic

-Former chief surgeon of the Lienjang Plastic Surgery Clinic

-Chief Surgeon of Girin Plastic Surgery Clinic

-Graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine

-Yonsei University Severance Hospital Plastic Surgery Specialist

-Adjunct Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine

-Lifetime member of the Korean Society of Plastic Surgery

-Regular member of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

-Lifetime member of the Korean Society of Craniofacial Plastic Surgery