Meet the Doctors

One team, responsible from start to finish

Board-certified plastic surgeons and dermatologists in one clinic — the specialist who plans your treatment is the one who performs it, and the one who follows up.

Inside HERA

The clinic behind the care

A glimpse inside the Gangnam clinic where our specialists work — the space your treatment begins in.

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Dedicated specialists
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Specialists under one roof
1:1
Doctor-led consultation

The specialists

The doctors who care for you

Minimally Invasive Aesthetics
Jong Seon Kim, MD
Facial Contouring & Rejuvenation · Advanced Filler · Thread Lifting
“I am a doctor you can trust, dedicated to enhancing your natural beauty.”
Career & Credentials
- Director, Gangnam HERA Plastic Surgery Clinic
- Board Member, Korean Society of Aesthetic Surgery (KSAS)
- Board Member, International Petit Medical Society
- Full Member, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Full Member, Asian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Full Member, Korean Society of Oculoplastic Surgery
- Executive Course, Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University
- Former Director, Bundang HERA Plastic Surgery
- Former Director, Pladen Plastic Surgery (Sinsa)
- Former Director, Yan Clinic (Samsung)
- Former Director, Toxnfill
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Lee Jong Hoon
Facelift · Thread Lifting · Facial Contouring
“I dedicate myself to achieving the best results with minimal need for revision.”
Career & Credentials
- Co-author, LIFTINGOLOGY: Science and Clinical Practice in Aesthetic Medicine
- Recipient, Minister of Health and Welfare Award for Outstanding Contribution to National Health Improvement
- Foundation Member, Korean Academy of Facelift & Contouring (KAFC)
- Board Member, Korean Society for Aesthetic Surgery
- Board Member, International Petit Medical Society
- Member, Korean Academy of Aesthetic Medicine
- Full Member, Korean Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Forum
- Former Chief Director, Apgujeong Meborn Plastic Surgery
- Clinical Instructor, 2023 KAFC Cadaver Workshop
- Conducted 20+ physician-focused thread-lifting hands-on seminars and live demonstrations
- Completed the Official APTOS Professional Course, Georgia (2026)
- College of Medicine, Chungnam National University
- Executive Course, Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Han Jin Yi
Aesthetic & Reconstructive
“I treat every patient with the same care and gratitude as I would my own family.”
Career & Credentials
- Board-certified Plastic Surgeon
- Former Director of Bundang Hera Plastic Surgery
- Full Member, Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
- Full Member, Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Member, Breast Research Society of Korean Society of Plastic Surgery

Academic Record

Lectures, faculty & chair roles

Dr. Lee Jong Hoon has taught and chaired at aesthetic medicine congresses since 2013 — thread lifting, midface and neck lifting, fillers, and combination strategies.

Dr. Lee Jong Hoon · 30 selected records · 2013–2026

2026
Hybrid Treatment Strategies for Differentiating Midface Descent from Lower-Face Laxity: Threads and Fillers
Congress Faculty & Session Chair · 8th Congress, Korean Academy of Facelift & Contouring (KAFC), Korea
2026.06
Aptos Xperts Alliance (A.X.A Forum)
Invited Speaker · A.X.A Forum in Korea
2025.11
Neck Lift: Latest Insights into Balancing Safety and Durability
Congress Faculty · Korean Academy of Facelift & Contouring (KAFC), Korea
2025.10
HA & CaHA Essentials for Aesthetic Practice: Key Techniques and Insights
International Faculty & Live Demonstrator · CGBIO Visiting Clinician Program for Brazilian Physicians, Gangnam Hera Plastic Surgery, Seoul, Korea
2025.09
Double Chin Lift: The Perfect Finish with Thread Lifting
Faculty / Speaker · International Forum of Future Medicine and Aesthetic Surgery (IFFAS), Korea
2024.11
Cost-Effective Thread Lifting: Less Insertion, Longer-Lasting Results
Co-Chair & Speaker · 43rd Congress of Korean Society of Aesthetic Surgery & Future·Aesthetic Medicine, Seoul, Korea
2024.03
Midface Thread Lifting for Three-Dimensional Facial Contouring
Congress Faculty · Korean Academy of Facelift & Contouring (KAFC), Korea
2024.03
Still Rejuran in the Era of Skin-Booster Saturation
Invited Speaker · Korean College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea
2024.03
Facial Contouring Using a Multi-Level Thread Technique
Speaker · Korean Society of Aesthetic Surgery (KSAS), Korea
2023.06
Glyceollins for Skin Brightening: A New Paradigm in Whitening Treatment
Invited Speaker · Aesthetic Forum, Hanoi, Vietnam
2023.03
Refining Midface Contouring with Threads and Fillers
Congress Faculty · Korean Academy of Facelift & Contouring (KAFC), Korea
2023.03
2023 KAFC Cadaver Workshop
Clinical Instructor · Korean Academy of Facelift & Contouring (KAFC), Korea
Physician education in anatomy-based facial lifting and thread-lifting techniques
2022.11
Considerations for Prolonging the Effects of Thread Facelifting / Midface Lifting: A Key Consideration in Facial Thread Lifting
Co-Chair & Congress Faculty / Speaker · 41st Congress of Korean Society of Aesthetic Surgery & Medicine, Seoul, Korea
2022.11
A New Paradigm in Whitening Treatment: Skin Brightening with Glyceollins
Speaker · 41st Congress of Korean Society of Aesthetic Surgery & Medicine, Seoul, Korea
2022.04
Glyceollins, a Patented Natural Compound, for the Treatment of Skin Pigmentation
Invited Speaker · Aesthetic Surgery and Laser Society, Korea
2021.11
Midface and Neck Lifting with Threads
Speaker & Live Demonstrator · Korean Academy of Facelift & Contouring (KAFC) / Thread-Lifting Live Academy, Korea
2021.10
Microneedling Therapy & Mesotherapy
Invited Speaker & Live Demonstrator · GangNam Style Live Aesthetic Forum (GLA), Korea
2021.03
A Multimodal Approach to Nasolabial Fold Correction
Congress Faculty · Korean Society of Aesthetic Surgery (KSAS), Korea
2020.03
How to Approach the Universal Problem of Nasolabial Folds
Speaker · International Forum of Future Medicine and Aesthetic Surgery (IFFAS), Korea
2019.03
Thread Lifting Procedures: From A to Z
Speaker · Korean Society of Aesthetic Surgery (KSAS), Korea
2018.10
Thread Lifting and Combination Techniques
Speaker · International Forum of Future Medicine and Aesthetic Surgery (IFFAS), Korea
2018.03
What Determines the Effectiveness of Thread Lifting: The Thread Itself or the Procedure?
Speaker · Korean Society of Aesthetic Surgery (KSAS), Korea
2017
M-Cog (Molding Cog) Lifting Through Temporal Fixation / The Comparison of Thread Lifting
Speaker, Moderator & Co-Chair · 13th Congress of Eastern Cosmetic Surgery / 34th Congress of KSAS, Seoul, Korea
Co-Chair, Face Lift 3 Session
2016
Everything About Thread Lifting: A Beginner’s Guide and Practical Tips
Lecturer & Session Chair · 33rd Congress of Korean Society of Aesthetic Surgery, Seoul, Korea
Chair, Treatment of Melasma Session
2016
Combination Methods for Long-Lasting Face Lifting
Speaker · 12th Congress of Eastern Cosmetic Surgery / 32nd Congress of KSAS, Seoul, Korea
2015
Effective Thread Facelifting Using Cogged PDO (Art V)
Speaker & Co-Chair · 31st Congress of Korean Society of Aesthetic Surgery, Seoul, Korea
Co-Chair, Dermatology & Lasers 2 Session
2014
Thread Lifting and Prevention of Complications
Chair & Speaker · 30th Congress of Korean Society of Aesthetic Surgery, Seoul, Korea
Also presented: “Choice of Several Methods for Neck Rejuvenation: Laser, Thread, and Excision”
2014
Face Lifting Method and Adjunctive Procedures for Improved Outcomes
Speaker & Co-Chair · 11th Congress of Eastern Cosmetic Surgery / 29th Congress of KSAS, Seoul, Korea
Co-Chair, Dermatology 1 – Laser Therapy Session
2013
Combination Methods for Safer and More Effective Facelifting for Beginners
Speaker · 27th Congress of Korean Society of Aesthetic Surgery, Seoul, Korea
2013.11
Effective Thread Lift Using Art Uni (Cogged PDO)
Speaker · 10th Congress of Eastern Cosmetic Surgery (China–Japan–Korea), Hangzhou, China

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One clinic, one team

Why one team makes the difference

Accountable care
The doctor who designs your plan performs the procedure and sees your recovery through — no hand-offs between offices.
Coordinated expertise
A plastic surgeon and a dermatologist sit side by side, so your plan is built by the right specialists together, not passed around.
Natural, lasting results
We prioritise balance over excess — refining your own features so results look like you, only more rested.

One team, responsible from start to finish

The clinic behind the care

The doctors who care for you

Jong Seon Kim, MD

Dr. Lee Jong Hoon

Dr. Han Jin Yi

Accountable care

Coordinated expertise

Natural, lasting results

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