Plastic Surgery
About the Department
The Department of Plastic Surgery at Asan Medical Center provides both reconstructive and aesthetic procedures. We address structural abnormalities, congenital deformities, and functional impairments with advanced surgical techniques. Our team is dedicated to enhancing patients’ quality of life and confidence through safe and effective medical care.
Message from the Chair
Welcome to the Department of Plastic Surgery at Asan Medical Center. We strive to offer world-class patient care, education, and research in the field of plastic surgery. Our department has gained international recognition for excellence in both reconstructive and aesthetic procedures. We continue to lead in surgical innovation and patient-centered approaches.
We provide a comprehensive range of surgical services, including:
Reconstructive Surgery
- Cleft lip and palate repair
- Craniofacial surgery
- Head and neck flap reconstruction
- Facial bone fracture
- Facial palsy
- Ear reconstruction
- Breast reconstruction
- Limb reconstruction
- Diabetic foot reconstruction
- Lymphedema surgery
- Trunk reconstruction
- Hand anomaly
Aesthetic Surgery
- Rhinoplasty
- Blepharoplasty
- Facelift
- Liposuction and body contouring
- Breast augmentation and reduction
- Orthognatic surgery and facial contouring
- Post-traumatic deformity
Education & Research
Our department actively trains medical students, residents, and international fellows. We publish extensively in high-impact journals and present our findings at international conferences. Research and innovation remain at the core of our clinical practice.
High‑volume clinical excellence & surgical innovation in microsurgery
- Our department continues to lead high-volume microsurgical practice, performing over 4,500 cases annually and contributing approximately 30 SCI-indexed publications each year.
- A recent fellowship experience report (May 2025) highlights visiting surgeons observing advanced lymphovenous anastomosis techniques, including side‑to‑end reconnections for four‑limb congenital lymphedema, demonstrating precision in confined surgical spaces.
Education and research integration
- International observerships and fellowships supported by structured educational programs and daily academic activities.
- The department is organized into specialized units: Extremity & Lymphedema, Craniofacial, and Breast Reconstruction.
Medical Specialities
Take a look at the treatment of major diseases in your department.
Breast & Trunk Surgery
we understand that breast cancer treatment is not only about survival but also about restoring body, identity, and confidence. Our Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery team offers state-of-the-art breast reconstruction tailored to each patient’s medical needs and personal preferences.
Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery
Asan Medical Center has performed over 7,000 cleft lip and palate surgeries since initiating the program in 1989, with recent years averaging over 300 cases annually. The surgical goals are to restore normal appearance and function by aligning the muscles and tissues to support optimal feeding, speech, and facial growth.
Facial Contouring and Orthognathic Surgery
Orthognathic (jaw) and facial contouring surgery extend beyond aesthetics, playing a vital role in correcting functional issues such as bite misalignment, jaw asymmetry, and airway problems. Advances like cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and 3D planning software enable precise preoperative visualization...
Ear Reconstruction (Microtia)
Microtia repair has advanced and now offers single-stage or multi-stage approaches tailored to patient’s needs. The gold standard is autologous reconstruction, in which a new ear is sculped from the patient’s own rib cartilage and precisely implanted beneath a thin skin flap behind the ear to achieve the most natural appearance and feel.
Facial Palsy Surgery (Facial Reanimation)
Facial palsy or paralysis can dramatically impact expression, speech, and daily living. Modern facial reanimation programs provide a full spectrum of care, beginning with early assessment to prevent irreversible muscle atrophy.
Lymphatic Surgery
Lymphedema is a chronic and progressive condition caused by impaired lymphatic drainage, leading to fluid accumulation, swelling, skin thickening, and increased susceptibility to infection and fibrosis.
Microsurgery
At Asan Medical Center, we specialize in supermicrosurgical reconstruction to preserve limbs and restore both form and function following oncologic resections, traumatic injuries, and diabetic foot complications.
Upper & Lower Extremity Reconstruction
Neuromas and phantom limb pain are debilitating complications that can arise from nerve injury or limb amputation.
Doctors
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KWON JIN GEUN - Departments
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Plastic Surgery, Skin Cancer center
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KIM YOUNG CHUL - Departments
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Plastic Surgery, Brain Tumor Center, Head and Neck Cancer Center, AMC Cancer Institute
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Kim, Eun Key - Departments
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Plastic Surgery, Level 1 trauma team, AMC Cancer Institute, Breast Cancer Center
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Hand & Extremities Reconstruction, Polydactyly, Syndactyly, Breast Reconstruction
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KIM HYUNG BAE - Departments
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Plastic Surgery, Robotic Surgery center, AMC Cancer Institute, Breast Cancer Center
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Park, Changsik - Departments
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Plastic Surgery, Asan Diabetes Center, AMC Cancer Institute, Skin Cancer center
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Diabetic foot reconstruction, Lower extremity reconstruction, Lymphedema Surgery, Phantom limb pain, Post-amputation pain, Peripheral nerve interface, Robot limb prosthesis
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Suh, Hyun Suk - Departments
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Plastic Surgery, AMC Cancer Institute, Sarcoma & Rare Cancer Center, Skin Cancer center
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Extremity reconstruction, Wound healing, lymphedema, and microsurgery, Hidradenitis suppurativa
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Eom, Jin-sup - Departments
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Plastic Surgery, Organ Transplantation Center, AMC Cancer Institute, Robotic Surgery center, Breast Cancer Center
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Cosmetic Surgery, Mammoplasty, Breast Reconstruction, Body Correction
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Oh, Tae Suk - Departments
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Plastic Surgery, Head and Neck Cancer Center
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Head and Neck & Facial Nerve Reconstruction, Cleft Palate, Facial Bone Fracture, Tumor
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Jeong, Woo Shik - Departments
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Plastic Surgery, Brain Tumor Center, Head and Neck Cancer Center, AMC Cancer Institute, Skin Cancer center
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Microtia, Head and Neck reconstruction, Cleft palate, Facial trauma, Scar, Skin cancer
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Choi, Jong Woo - Departments
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Plastic Surgery, AMC Cancer Institute, Brain Tumor Center, Head and Neck Cancer Center, Skin Cancer center
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Orthognathic Surgery, Craniofacial Surgery, Head and Neck Reconstruction, Rhinoplasty
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Hyun Ho Han - Departments
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Plastic Surgery, Robotic Surgery center, AMC Cancer Institute, Breast Cancer Center
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Breast Reconstruction
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Hong, Joon Pio(JP) - Departments
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Plastic Surgery, Asan Diabetes Center, Level 1 trauma team, Peripheral Artery Disease Center
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Diabetic Foot & Lower extremity Reconstruction, Keloplasty, Hemangioma, Cosmetic Surgery
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LEE HO HYUNG - Departments
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Plastic Surgery
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