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Dr. Kim Hak Young is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgery Specialist and Director of JJ Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea. He performs eye surgery, rhinoplasty, facial contouring and lifting surgeries for both Korean patients and international patients.
Dr. Kim is known for his publications in peer-reviewed studies ranging from reconstructive microsurgery to plastic surgery for beauty.
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I consulted with Dr. Kim for a face lift. He is very honest—he told me exactly what a facelift could fix and what it couldn't (like certain skin textures). I appreciated that he wasn't just trying to sell me the most expensive procedure. The clinic is very clean and professional, though there was a bit of a wait time because he is popular for revisions.
Dr. Kim Hak Young is very detailed in his consultations. I went to him for an eye revision and a hairline transplant. He doesn't just look at the problem area; he looks at the balance of the whole face. He is very patient with questions and the iCloudHospital coordination made the process very easy as an English speaker.
I watched the live broadcast with Dr. Kim Hak-young and Dr. Hong Jin-ju before my surgery. Dr. Kim explained the SMAS layer and deep plane facelift so clearly that it removed my fears about scarring and 'windblown' looks. The surgery results matched the technical detail he provided—dramatic but natural. My recovery was exactly as he predicted in the video.
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Dr. Kim Hak Young
Kim Hak Young has been practicing medicine since 2000, giving them over 25 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon and have built a focused career in consultant plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgeon.
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Dr. Kim Hak Young
Kim Hak Young has been practicing medicine since 2000, giving them over 25 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon and have built a focused career in consultant plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgeon.
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