Dr. Heeyeon Kwon
Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery
13+
Years of Experience
About Dr. Heeyeon Kwon
Dr. Kwon Heeyeon is a board-certified plastic surgeon with both an M.D. and a Ph.D. from Banobagi Plastic Surgery Clinic in Seoul, South Korea. She is a graduate of Seoul National University College of Medicine with top honors, and is known for her expertise in periorbital and reconstructive surgery, where she is a part of one of the most internationally visited aesthetic surgery centers in Korea.
Professional Background
- Experience/Years of Work: Continuous specialist practice since the appointment at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
- Based in: Seoul, South Korea (Gangnam district)
Innovations & Contributions
Dr. Kwon is recognized for her peer-reviewed research publications and her clinical work that crosses multiple disciplines in reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery.
- Published Research: Co-author on a peer-reviewed study of outcomes of shoulder function after immediate breast reconstruction published in a PubMed indexed journal (Medicine, 2018, PMC6023658).
- Lower Blepharoplasty Research: Co-author of a new lower blepharoplasty technique: inverted T-shaped orbital septum plication, Arch Aesthetic Plast Surg (2018).
- Reconstructive Surgery: Co-author of research on lower extremity free flap reconstruction simultaneous interposition graft (Dec 2018).
- Society Memberships: Active member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, and the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Good to know
Speciality
Language Spoken
Awards
- • Summa Cum Laude Academic Honors
- • Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
- • Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- • Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
- • Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
deals with Dr. Heeyeon
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
All inclusive (hospital + hotel)
Package starting From
$3,500
Mommy Makeover
All inclusive (hospital + hotel)
Package starting From
$10,000
Liposuction
All inclusive (hospital + hotel)
Package starting From
$3,000
Director
Banobagi Plastic Surgery Clinic
Plastic Surgery Specialist
Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH)
Residency / Trainee
Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH)
Hospital Affiliations
Banobagi Plastic Surgery Clinic
This is a top-rated private clinic located in Seoul, South Korea that specializes in a wide variety of cosmetic, reconstructive and aesthetically focused surgeries. The hospital was founded in the early 2000’s and has since become one of the most popular hospitals for cosmetic surgery in all of Asia. Patients come from around the world as well as throughout Asia to be treated at Banobagi. Banobagi is governed by the rules of the Korean government regarding health care, and as such they are able to treat foreign patients. They have developed a team based approach to their practice, utilize advanced methods of surgery, and provide an intense focus on patient safety and achieving a natural looking outcome. ## Medical Specialties Banobagi Plastic Surgery Clinic is a multi-specialty clinic offering a broad array of aesthetic and reconstructive surgical options for patients. These include: - Facial surgery (e.g., rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty or double eyelid surgery, facelift) - Facial contouring (e.g., jawline surgery, cheek bone reduction or chinning surgery) - Contouring of the body (e.g., liposuction, breast augmentation, abdominoplasty) - Dermatology and skin rejuvenation (e.g., chemical peels, microdermabrasion, Botox) - Aesthetic medicine without invasive surgery (e.g., dermal fillers, non-ablative lasers) Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, modern operating rooms, and specialized aftercare programs, Banobagi has created a precise and safe environment for both doctors and patients. ## International Patient Services Banobagi Plastic Surgery Clinic has made significant investments into developing their international services. To accommodate their many international patients, they offer personalized consultation and treatment plans; multilingual staff (including English, Chinese, Japanese); airport transfer and housing accommodations; visa assistance and travel coordination; and personal postoperative follow up and remote consultations. All of these factors contribute to why Banobagi remains one of the preferred destinations for international cosmetic surgery tourism. ## Patient Experience At Banobagi Plastic Surgery Clinic each patient receives personalized care. Their multidisciplinary team collaborates to create customized treatment plans tailored to meet each patients’ specific needs. Banobagi is committed to providing a safe experience while delivering aesthetically pleasing outcomes utilizing modern facilities and board-certified surgeons. Each step of the process at Banobagi emphasizes clear communication, attention to detail, and a commitment to deliver superior postoperative care so that patients can achieve maximum satisfaction from consultation through recovery.
Packages Starting From $3,000
Learn Moredeals with Dr. Heeyeon
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
All inclusive (hospital + hotel)
Package starting From
$3,500
Mommy Makeover
All inclusive (hospital + hotel)
Package starting From
$10,000
Liposuction
All inclusive (hospital + hotel)
Package starting From
$3,000
Breast Augmentation
All inclusive (hospital + hotel)
Package starting From
$4,760
Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)
All inclusive (hospital + hotel)
Package starting From
$3,000
Tummy Tuck
All inclusive (hospital + hotel)
Package starting From
$5,000
Eyelid Surgery
All inclusive (hospital + hotel)
Package starting From
$3,500
Facelift Surgery (Rhytidectomy)
All inclusive (hospital + hotel)
Package starting From
$5,000
BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift)
All inclusive (hospital + hotel)
Package starting From
$4,000
Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
All inclusive (hospital + hotel)
Package starting From
$4,000
Performed by Dr. Heeyeon Kwon
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