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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.

Medical School Residency : Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine (2002-2008) Palermo University, Italy (2007) : Ankara University Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Ankara, Turkey (2009-2014) Philadelphia Ear, Nose and Throat Associates; The Voice Foundation, Philadelphia, USA (November 2013) Medical University of Graz Division of Phoniatrics, Graz, AUSTRIA (October 2014) Work Experience : Van State Hospital, Turkey (December 2014 – January 2016)Fulya Acibadem Hospital Istanbul, Turkey (January 2016 – Present) Phd Thesis Languages : “Epidemiologic, clinical, prognostic evaluation and acoustic analysis of dysphonia patients who apply to Ankara University ORL HNS department” : English, Italian

Dr. Rocco Cerra is a specialist in plastic, reconstructive, and oncological surgery. He has over 35 years of experience. From 1993 to 2019, he worked as Dirigente Primo Livello at the Istituto Nazionale Tumori “Fondazione G. Pascale” in Naples. During this time, he performed more than 15,000 surgeries in public healthcare and over 2,700 in international and private settings. His main areas of expertise are breast reconstruction after mastectomy, microvascular surgery, and tissue regeneration.

Dr. Cerra is now the Scientific Director of SGBG Suisse General Biomedical Group SA. He oversees centers in Switzerland, Italy, and Dubai, and leads research in regenerative medicine. He has managed international projects on stem cell therapy and medical devices for body contouring. Dr. Cerra has written over 60 scientific publications and has presented at 84 national and international congresses. He graduated with honors in Medicine and General Surgery from the University of Naples.

Dr. Joo-young Park, MD
Chief Medical Director & CEO, BIOFACE Clinic
 

Professional Profile

Board-certified dermatologist and anti-aging specialist with over a decade of clinical and research leadership. Dr. Park combines expertise in laser systems, injectable aesthetics, thread-lift techniques, and regenerative therapies to deliver evidence-based protocols that prioritize patient safety, comfort, and natural, lasting outcomes. A sought-after educator and consultant, he has trained hundreds of clinicians and guided protocol development for leading medical device and biotech firms.

Education & Training

Dermatology Residency, Seoul National University Hospital
Advanced training in laser therapies, injectables, and anti-aging procedures

Medical Student Summer Program, Samsung Medical Center (Sungkyunkwan Univ.)

KSKCS Non-invasive Cosmetic Surgery Course

KCCS Asian Lipoplasty Workshop

Professional Experience

Founder, CEO & Medical Director, BioFace Clinic (2018–Present)
Lead all clinical operations, research initiatives, and strategic growth both domestically and internationally.

QOFill Filler Educator, JW Pharmaceutical (2016–Present)
Deliver hands-on workshops on safe, precise filler injection techniques to over 300 physicians nationwide.

HIFU Lifting Technology Consultant (2017–Present)
Advise device manufacturers on protocol optimization to maximize lift efficacy while minimizing downtime.

Clinical Advisor, L&C BIO (KOSDAQ-listed) (2019–Present)
Design and analyze clinical trials for novel dermatologic injectables.

Clinical Advisor, UTI (Application Specialist)
Provide scientific support and training for UTI’s aesthetic device portfolio.

Technical Consultant, NewThera
Guide R&D and protocol development for next-generation aesthetic injectables.

Invited Lectures & Publications

Invited Speaker, Medical Asia 2016
“Next-Generation Filler Strategies” presented to 500+ regional aesthetic practitioners.

Key Publication:
Kim JW, Li MH, Jang JH, et al.
15-Deoxy-Δ¹²,¹⁴-prostaglandin J₂ rescues PC12 cells from H₂O₂-induced apoptosis through Nrf2-mediated upregulation of heme oxygenase-1: potential roles of Akt and ERK1/2.
Biochem Pharmacol. 2008;76(11):1577–1589.

Academic & Professional Memberships

Korean Academy of Laser Medicine

World Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery

Korean Society for Hair Research

Korean Society of Anti-Aging Dermatology

Korean Society of Obesity & Aesthetic Treatment

Korean Society of Obesity & Body Shaping

Korean Society for Stem Cell Therapy

Korean Society of Primary Care

Select Achievements

Developed research-driven, multi-modal anti-aging protocols integrating lasers, injectables, thread lifts, and stem-cell boosters.

Trained 300+ physicians in advanced filler and HIFU applications, elevating national standards of care.

Received the Korean Society of Aesthetic Medicine’s Excellence in Education Award.

Served as medical advisor on KBS health documentary series and multiple international media features.

Core Competencies

Evidence-Based Protocols: Continuous refinement through outcome analysis of thousands of patient cases

Integrated Anti-Aging: Holistic treatment plans tailored for minimal discomfort and rapid recovery

Educational Leadership: Curriculum design and delivery for clinician workshops and medical symposia

Strategic Consulting: Product development guidance for device manufacturers and biotech firms

Languages & Continuing Education

Languages: Korean (native), English (fluent)

Continuing Education: Regular faculty at international conferences; numerous peer-reviewed publications in leading dermatology journals.

Experience:

Dermatologist, 01/2001 - Current 

Republic of Turkiye Ministry of Health - İstanbul 

Responsible physician with 23 years of experience maximizing patient wellness and cure. Maintaining to deliver healthcare excellence at Hospitaltürk Hospital, İstanbul. 

Medical doctor in respected regional medical hospitals during the course of 23 years in the following cities: Kahramanmaraş, Kayseri, İstanbul. 

Maintained 95% success rate for patient goal attainment as measured by annual follow-up calls and surveys. 

Assessed patients' skin diseases, conditions, and ailments to determine appropriate treatment 

Prescribed medication and created treatment plans, referred patients for surgery where necessary 

Monitored patient progress 

Assessed and updated patients' medical history, including keeping a record of patients' symptoms Informed and educated patients on available treatments and preventative skincare 

Referred patients to specialists in other fields 

Kept up to date with new medical procedures, topics, and scientific studies by attending seminars, conferences, and training programs 

Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to protect patients and employees 

Worked as one of the volunteer doctors for 1.5 months within the catastrophe field, following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Kahramanmaraş.

Skills:

Detail Orientated 

Acute Pain Understanding 

Scheduling Proficiency 

Treatment Plan Development 

Patient management 

In-Office Surgical Procedures 

Patient Evaluation 

Emergency Response 

Skin Condition Treatment 

Scheduling Expertise 

Pain Management 

Public Relations 

Emergency Procedures 

Cosmetic Procedures 

Minimal Invasive Procedures 

Medical Aesthetics 

Education:

1998 University of Vienna - Vienna

Graduate Medical Education Dermatology Residency

Completed my dermatology residency under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Georg Stingl, during the years 1994-1998.

1994 Goethe Institut - Vienna.

Language Institut Proficiency in German Language.

In-between the years 1993-1994, enrolled in the German Language Course. Completed successfully the proficiency exam in 1994.

1993 Antalya Gündoğmuş State Hospital.

Graduate Medical Education Internal Medicine Worked as a resident/assistant doctor in the field of internal medicine during and in-between the years 1991-1993.

This work experince also counted as my compulsory service to the State, Turkey.

1990 University of İstanbul - Istanbul, 34

Doctor of Medicine

•Certified Teaching Specialist, Korean Hospital Association

•Certified Teaching Specialist, Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

•Full Member, Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS)

•Full Member, Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (KSAPS)

•Full Member, Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (KCPCA)

•Full Member, Korean Society for Medical Laser Medicine and Surgery

•Former Director, Planner Plastic Surgery Clinic

ducation and Expertise

2012 – Graduated from Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram Faculty of Medicine 

2017 – Completed specialization in Dermatology and Venereology at Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital

Professional Experience

2012 to 2017 – Dermatology and Venereology Clinic, Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital

2017 to 2019 – Tunceli State Hospital, Dermatology Department

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Dermatology Association

-Ankara Dermatology and Venereology Association

-Turkish Medical Association

Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals

A1. Akkuş A, Demirseren DD, Demirseren ME, Aktaş A.
The treatment of ingrown nail: Chemical matricectomy with NaOH versus wedge resection.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2018.

A2. Akpolat ND, Akpolat AO, Namdaroğlu O, Akkuş A.
Comparison of the Winograd method and chemical cauterization with 10% sodium hydroxide in the treatment of ingrown nails.
Turkderm, 2016.

A3. Kılınç F, Akbaş A, Şener S, Yavuz SO, Akkuş A, Aktaş A.
A case of facial lentiginous lichen planus pigmentosus associated with Hashimoto's thyroiditis and diabetes mellitus.
Our Dermatology Online, 2015.

Papers Presented at International Scientific Meetings and Published in Proceedings

B1. Akbaş A, Kılınç F, Akkuş A, Metin A, Şener S.
A retrospective analysis of hospitalized autoimmune bullous disease patients.
11th EADV Spring Symposium,  2014, Belgrade, Serbia. Abstract Program Book.

B2. Akbaş A, Kılınç F, Yavuz S, Şener S, Akkuş A, Metin A.
A rare cause of lymphedema: Morbus Morbihan disease.
23rd EADV Congress, October 2014, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Abstract Program Book, P019.

B3. Akbaş A, Kılınç F, Yavuz S, Şener S, Akkuş A, Metin A.
Rare cystic formations obstructing the external ear canal: Steatocystoma multiplex.
23rd EADV Congress, October, 2014, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Abstract Program Book, P1277.

B4. Akbaş A, Kılınç F, Şener S, Akkuş A, Özgör O, Aktaş A.
Demodicosis: Two cases.
12th EADV Spring Symposium, 2015, Valencia, Spain. Abstract Program Book, P567.

B5. Kılınç F, Akbaş A, Yavuz SO, Şener S, Akkuş A, Metin A, Demirseren DD.
A case of Paederus dermatitis.
23rd World Congress of Dermatology, 2015, Vancouver, Canada. Abstract Program Book.

B6. Akbaş A, Kılınç F, Şener S, Akkuş A, Metin A, Demirseren DD.
A case of generalized lichen amyloidosis treated with retinoids.
23rd World Congress of Dermatology, 2015, Vancouver, Canada. Abstract Program Book.

B7. Şener S, Kılınç F, Akbaş A, Yavuz HSO, Akkuş A, Metin A, Demirseren DD.
A case of acne agminata treated with isotretinoin.
23rd World Congress of Dermatology, 2015, Vancouver, Canada. Abstract Program Book.

Education

Sep 2009 – Jun 2014      Medical Degree - Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MD)

                                                University of Malta

Sep 2006 – Jun 2009      Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSc Honours)

                                                University of East Anglia (United Kingdom)

Work Experience and Training

Aug 2021 – Aug 2022   Senior Skin Cancer Fellow

                                               St John’s Institute of Dermatology, Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospitals

                                               King’s College London, UK

Sep 2017 – Sep 2020    Dermatology and Venerology Specialty Trainee

                                               Sheba Medical Centre, Tel-Hashomer

                                               Tel-Aviv, Israel

Sep 2016 – Aug 2017   Senior House Officer in Ortho-Geriatrics

                                               Colchester University Hospital, NHS Foundation trust

Aug 2015 – Aug 2016   Year 2 Doctor

                                               NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

                                               Rotations in the following specialties: 

                                               General Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Trauma & Orthopaedics

Aug 2014 – Aug 2015   Year 1 Doctor

                                               NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

                                               Rotations in the following specialties:

                                               General Medicine, General Surgery (skin cancer clinics and minor ops)

Other activity

• Clinical Tutor: 

1. Demonstrator - skin biopsy course
   St John’s Derm-academy London (June 2022)
2. Lecturer for the topic: Non-melanoma skin cancer for the MSc Dermatology, King’s College London (Aug 2021)
3. Instructor and tutor responsible for the St. George’s, University of London (Cyprus campus) and Tel-Aviv University medical students on rotation at the Dermatology department, Sheba medical centre (Sep 2018 – present) 
    
4. Delivering weekly tutorials to 5th year medical students of the University of Glasgow. Topic:  Skin cancers and melanoma (Jan 2015 – Aug 2016)

• Medical Student – Scholarship: University of Oxford, fully funded Clinical Elective at the department of Plastic Surgery – John Radcliffe University Hospital (Sep – Nov 2013)
  
   
• Medical Student – Elective: International Medical students Association funded elective, Plastic surgery – Ljubljana University Hospital (Sep 2012)
  
   
• Conferences and Courses

May 2022                      British Society of Skin Care in Immunosuppressed Individuals

                                          Update on skin diseases in immunosuppressed - London

Oct 2021                        British society of dermatological surgery course – London 

Sep 2021                        St John’s Academy dermoscopy course - London

Dec 2019                        International nail disorders conference – Tel-Aviv

Sep 2019                        Annual Dermoscopy course – Tel-Aviv

Sep 2018                       27th  EADV congress - Paris

Feb 2016                        Basic Surgical Skills course

                                           Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)

Aug 2015                       Training the Clinical Teacher Diploma 

                                           University College London (UCL)

Sep 2013                        Head and neck flap course - NHS Oxford Deanery

Memberships and Registration

• Cyprus Medical Council
• Dermatology and Venereology specialist register
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• General Medical Council, UK
• Full registration 
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• European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV)

Key International Publication
Kim JW, Li MH, Jang JH, Na HK, Song NY, Lee C, Johnson JA, Surh YJ.
“15-Deoxy-Δ¹²,¹⁴-prostaglandin J₂ rescues PC12 cells from H₂O₂-induced apoptosis through Nrf2-mediated upregulation of heme oxygenase-1: potential roles of Akt and ERK1/2.”
Biochemical Pharmacology. 2008 Dec 1;76(11):1577–1589.

International Conference Presentations

The International Meeting of the Society for Free Radical Research–Asia, Nov 6–8, 2003, Seoul, Korea

The 3rd International Congress of the Asian Society of Toxicology, Feb 1–6, 2003, Bangkok & Chiang Mai, Thailand

Domestic Conference Presentations

The Pharmaceutical Society of Korea Annual Meeting, Oct 10–11, 2003, Seoul, Korea

The 19th Annual Meeting of the Korean Societies of Toxicology, May 30, 2003, Seoul, Korea

The 20th Annual Meeting of the Korean Societies of Toxicology, Oct 30, 2003, Seoul, Korea

The 58th Annual Fall Meeting of the Korean Pediatric Society, Oct 23–24, 2009, Sheraton Walkerhill, Seoul, Korea

The Annual Fall Meeting of the Korean Academy of Family Medicine, Oct 10–12, 2014, Seoul, Korea

Dr. Can Zeliha Gül completed her medical education at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) in 2011. She began her professional surgical career by specializing in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, where she trained from 2011 to 2017.

Following her residency, she served as a plastic surgeon at Gaziantep Nizip State Hospital between 2017 and 2019, providing both reconstructive and cosmetic procedures to a wide range of patients.

From 2019 to 2021, she joined the team at Vanity Cosmetic Surgery, where she honed her skills in advanced aesthetic procedures. Her work during this period significantly deepened her expertise in aesthetic breast surgery, body contouring, and facial rejuvenation.

In August 2023, Dr. Gül returned to Vanity Hospital, where she now continues to serve as a board-certified plastic surgeon, offering high-quality care and results-driven treatment plans. Her approach to aesthetic and reconstructive surgery is deeply patient-centered, aiming to improve not only physical appearance but overall quality of life.

She is a member of several professional societies, including the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (TPRECD), the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association (EPCD), the Turkish Medical Association (TTB), the Facial Plastic Surgery Society (FPCD), and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). She is also certified by the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS).

Dr. Gül has been actively performing surgeries since 2017 and is fluent in both Turkish and English. Her practice covers a full range of cosmetic procedures.

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