Apex Plastic Surgery Clinic
Verified139-1, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Han Jung-ang Tower 3F)
Overview
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The name "Apex" means "the peak" — and that's exactly what this clinic strives for. Founded in Gangnam, Seoul, Apex Plastic Surgery (에이펙스성형외과) was built on a simple but powerful belief: honest consultations lead to the best results. Rather than pushing unnecessary procedures, the clinic listens carefully to each patient and recommends only what is truly needed. With a meticulous surgical plan and full dedication in every operation, Apex is committed to helping patients discover their own natural beauty.
Our Core Values
Customer Satisfaction
Every journey begins with a sincere, in-depth consultation. Apex prioritizes open communication to fully understand each patient's goals and concerns, ensuring a personalized approach from start to finish.
Expertise & Know-How
Led by Dr. Song Hyun-seok (Ph.D.) and Dr. Lee Yeon-hoon, the medical team combines years of specialized training with continuously updated techniques. Their philosophy: skilled hands guided by genuine care.
Safety System
Patient safety is non-negotiable. Apex maintains rigorous protocols including thorough pre-operative assessments, certified anesthesia management, and advanced monitoring equipment throughout every procedure.
Results & Responsibility
The clinic stands behind its work. Apex takes full responsibility for surgical outcomes and provides dedicated post-operative care to ensure each patient heals well and achieves the best possible result.
Ongoing Support
The relationship doesn't end after surgery. Apex offers continuous follow-up consultations and long-term care, so patients always have a trusted medical team to turn to.
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Satisfied General Cosmetic Surgery review
Facial ContouringSub-brow lift gave me refreshed eyes
Anti-Aging Lifting · Dr. Lee Yeon-HoonNeck wrinkle Botox works great
Anti-Aging Lifting · Dr. Lee Yeon-HoonUnbelievable value compared to Japan
Face Lift · Dr. Lee Yeon-HoonImpressed by the honest consultation
Rhinoplasty · Dr. Lee Yeon-HoonCheek fat grafting for a lively face
Fat Grafting · Dr. Lee Yeon-HoonUlthera + thread lifting combo treatment
Face Lift · Dr. Lee Yeon-HoonFat grafting completed my youthful face
Fat Grafting · Dr. Lee Yeon-HoonFound balance with deviated nose correction
Rhinoplasty · Dr. Lee Yeon-HoonNose surgery transformed me completely
Rhinoplasty · Dr. Lee Yeon-HoonPopular Procedures
Before
After
Double Eyelid (Non-incision)
A non-incisional procedure that creates a double eyelid line using fine sutures. Minimal scarring and reduced swelling allow for a quick return to daily life.
- No incision — no scarring concerns
- 20-minute procedure with rapid recovery
- Choice of natural in/out line designs
- Easy revision if the line loosens
Consultation → Eye measurement & line design → Sleep sedation → 3–5 point suture burial with fine needle → Line check → Completion
- Cold compress for 3 days (15 min, 4–5 times daily)
- Avoid contact lenses and eye makeup for 1 week
- No alcohol, sauna, or strenuous exercise for 2 weeks
- Consistent use of prescribed eye drops and ointment
Before
After
Double Eyelid (Incision)
The eyelid is incised to adjust fat and muscle and create a crisp, defined crease. Permanent results with no worry of the line loosening — ideal for patients with thicker eyelid fat.
- Permanent result — no loosening concern
- Eyelid fat removal possible in the same procedure
- Clear, well-defined crease line
- Can be combined with ptosis correction
Consultation → Eye measurement & design → Sleep sedation → Incision along the marked line → Removal of excess fat/skin → Muscle & skin suturing → Line confirmation
- Stitch removal after 5 days
- Cold compress for the first week, then switch to warm compress
- No eye rubbing, alcohol, or sauna for 2 weeks
- Sunscreen and sunglasses recommended
Before
After
Lateral Canthoplasty
Lifts drooping outer eye corners to create defined, softer eyes. Transforms tired or harsh impressions into a friendlier, more approachable look.
- Micro-incision minimizes scarring
- Low burden with local anesthesia
- Can be combined with double eyelid or ptosis correction
- Natural angle adjustment
Consultation → Desired eye angle design → Local anesthesia → Micro-incision at outer corner → Fascia fixation → Suture
- Stitch removal in 3–5 days
- Avoid touching the outer corner area for 1 week
- No strenuous exercise or alcohol for 2 weeks
- Avoid pulling or stretching the outer corner
Before
After
Tip + Bridge (Silicone)
A silicone implant raises the nasal bridge while autologous cartilage (septal/ear) refines the tip for a natural, elegant nose. Apex’s precision measurement system designs the optimal nose in harmony with your facial proportions.
- Corrects both bridge height and tip shape
- Autologous cartilage gives the tip a natural feel
- Custom design tailored to individual facial proportions
- Performed by surgeons with 20+ years of experience
3D CT imaging → Facial proportion analysis & design → Sleep sedation → Columellar (closed/open) incision → Silicone implant placement (bridge) → Harvest & shaping of autologous cartilage → Tip plasty → Suturing & splint fixation
- Keep nasal splint and tape for 7 days
- Absolutely no nose blowing or impact for 2 weeks
- No eyeglasses for 4 weeks
- No alcohol, smoking, or sauna for 1 month
- Nasal irrigation only as directed by the doctor
Before
After
Nasal Tip (Autologous)
Uses only your own septal and ear cartilage — no implants — to refine and elevate the nasal tip. Completely natural feel and shape, with a minimal risk of side effects.
- Uses only autologous tissue — zero foreign-body sensation
- Minimized risk of inflammation and complications
- Natural tip texture
- Stable shape over time
Consultation & design → Sleep sedation → Harvest of septal or ear cartilage → Shaping & carving → Insertion and fixation of tip framework → Suture
- Keep splint and tape for 5–7 days
- No impact or pressure on the nose for 2 weeks
- Avoid eyeglasses for 1 month
- Mandatory follow-up checks (1 week / 1 month / 3 months)
Full Face Fat Graft
Harvested fat from your abdomen or thighs is purified and grafted across the forehead, temples, cheeks, and nasolabial folds. Restores lost volume for a youthful look while regenerative factors also improve skin texture.
- Autologous fat — no foreign-body reaction
- Whole-face volume balancing
- Stem cells and growth factors improve skin elasticity
- Slimming effect at the donor site
Facial volume analysis → Sleep sedation → Fat harvesting (abdomen/thigh) → Centrifugation & purification → Multi-layer injection with micro-cannula → Volume balance check
- Avoid facial pressure and strong expressions for 3 days
- No facial massage or rubbing for 1 week
- No alcohol, sauna, or strenuous exercise for 2 weeks
- Do not sleep face-down for 2 weeks (to improve graft survival)
Before
After
Thread Lift (17cm)
Absorbable threads (PDO/PCL) are placed beneath the skin to instantly lift sagging tissue. Immediate lifting plus long-term collagen stimulation as the threads dissolve.
- Just 10 minutes — immediate return to daily activities
- Instant lifting without incision
- Long-term elasticity improvement through collagen regeneration
- Combines well with Botox or filler
Analysis and marking of sagging areas → Local anesthesia → Thread insertion via micro-cannula (2–4 threads per side) → Direction & tension adjustment → Completion
- Washing allowed the same day; light makeup from the next day
- Avoid opening the mouth wide or hard foods for 1 week
- No facial massage or sauna for 2 weeks
- Avoid vigorous facial rubbing for 1 month while threads settle
Before
After
Face Lift (Basic)
Surgical lifting through pre- and post-auricular incisions that directly tightens and fixes the SMAS (fascia) layer. Fundamentally resolves deep wrinkles and significant sagging, with results lasting 10+ years. A signature procedure of Dr. Song Hyun-seok.
- SMAS fascia lift addresses sagging at its root
- Results lasting 10+ years
- Simultaneously improves deep nasolabial and marionette lines
- Can be combined with a neck and jawline lift
3D facial analysis → General anesthesia → Pre- and post-auricular incision design → Skin elevation → SMAS fascia lift and fixation → Excess skin removal → Fine suturing → Compression dressing
- 1–2 nights of hospitalization; drain tube management
- Stitch removal in 7–10 days (staged)
- Avoid sharp neck/head movements for 2 weeks
- No alcohol, smoking, or sauna for 1 month
- Compression band for 2–4 weeks (required while sleeping)
- Follow-up: 1 week / 2 weeks / 1 month / 3 months / 6 months
Pricing
Prices include VAT. Revision procedures incur an additional 30% on top of the base price.
| Procedure | Duration | Price (KRW) |
|---|---|---|
| Double Eyelid (Non-incision) | 20 min | ₩1,210,000 |
| Double Eyelid (Incision) | 50 min | ₩1,540,000 |
| Natural Adhesion | 50 min | ₩1,540,000 |
| Hybrid | 50 min | ₩1,540,000 |
| Outer Canthoplasty (Upper) | 20 min | ₩1,100,000 |
| Outer Canthoplasty (Lateral) | 20 min | ₩1,100,000 |
| Lower Eyelid (Conjunctival) | 20 min | ₩1,100,000 |
| Lower Eyelid (Conjunctival + Skin) | 30 min | ₩1,430,000 |
| Upper Eyelid Fat Removal | 15 min | ₩880,000 |
| Sub-brow Fat Removal | 30 min | ₩1,210,000 |
| Sub-brow Fat Repositioning | 40 min | ₩1,540,000 |
| Ptosis Correction (Non-incision) | 30 min | ₩1,870,000 |
| Ptosis Correction (Incision) | 30 min | ₩2,200,000 |
| Ptosis Correction (Incision, Premium) | 60 min | ₩2,750,000 |
| Forehead Lift (Endoscopic) | 60 min | ₩3,850,000 |
| Forehead Reduction | 60 min | ₩4,400,000 |
| Forehead Lift + Reduction | 60 min | ₩5,500,000 |
| Sub-brow Incision | 30 min | ₩1,650,000 |
| Upper Blepharoplasty (Incision) | 40 min | ₩2,530,000 |
| Revision Eye Surgery Base price +30% | - | - |
| Procedure | Duration | Price (KRW) |
|---|---|---|
| Alar Reduction (Incision) | 60 min | ₩1,540,000 |
| Bridge (Silicone) | 60 min | ₩2,200,000 |
| Tip (Autologous) | 60 min | ₩3,300,000 |
| Tip + Bridge (Silicone) | 120 min | ₩3,960,000 |
| Tip + Bridge (Fascia) | 120 min | ₩4,400,000 |
| Tip + Bridge + Septum | 150 min | ₩5,000,000 |
| Hump Nose Correction | 120 min | ₩4,840,000 |
| Deviated Nose + Osteotomy | 120 min | ₩5,500,000 |
| Rib Cartilage Graft | 200 min | ₩8,800,000 |
| Revision Rhinoplasty Base price +30% | - | - |
| Procedure | Duration | Price (KRW) |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Augmentation (Round / Submammary) | 90–120 min | ₩6,600,000 |
| Gynecomastia | 60 min | ₩3,520,000 |
| Breast Reduction | 180 min | ₩7,700,000 |
| Breast Lift + Implant | 200 min | ₩9,900,000 |
| Nipple Reduction | 30 min | ₩1,870,000 |
| Areola Reduction | 60 min | ₩3,300,000 |
| Implant Removal | 60 min | ₩2,200,000 |
| Procedure | Duration | Price (KRW) |
|---|---|---|
| Thread Lift (17cm) | 10 min | ₩1,870,000 |
| Face Lift (Basic) | 45–240 min | ₩7,700,000 |
| Face Lift (with Neck) | - | ₩8,800,000 |
| Neck Lift | - | ₩3,520,000 |
| Mini Incision Lift | 120 min | ₩6,600,000 |
| Ultrasound Toning | 15 min | ₩440,000 |
| Procedure | Duration | Price (KRW) |
|---|---|---|
| Per Area (excl. Forehead) | 30 min | ₩1,210,000 |
| Forehead or Temples | 50 min | ₩2,200,000 |
| Full Face (excl. Forehead) | 50 min | ₩2,200,000 |
| Full Face (incl. Forehead) | 60 min | ₩2,640,000 |
| Breast (1st session) | 120 min | ₩5,720,000 |
| Buttocks (1st session) | 90 min | ₩4,620,000 |
| Hands (both) | 50 min | ₩1,980,000 |
| PRP Add-on | - | ₩550,000 |
| Procedure | Duration | Price (KRW) |
|---|---|---|
| Submental (under chin) | 30 min | ₩1,320,000 |
| Arms (both) | 60 min | ₩3,300,000 |
| Abdomen (Upper + Lower) | 90 min | ₩4,400,000 |
| Inner Thighs | 60 min | ₩3,300,000 |
| Full Thighs | 180 min | ₩7,800,000 |
| Procedure | Duration | Price (KRW) |
|---|---|---|
| Filler (Korean / cc) | - | ₩330,000 |
| Filler (French / cc) | - | ₩440,000 |
| Filler Dissolver | - | ₩110,000 |
| Botox (Forehead / Glabella / Eye area) | - | ₩110,000 |
| Botox (Square Jaw) | - | ₩165,000 |
| Botox (Trapezius) | - | ₩396,000 |
| Procedure | Duration | Price (KRW) |
|---|---|---|
| Zygoma Reduction | 120 min | ₩5,500,000 |
| Chin Implant | 60 min | ₩3,300,000 |
| Lip Lift | 40 min | ₩2,200,000 |
| Corner Lip Lift | 30 min | ₩1,650,000 |
| Buccal Fat Removal | 30 min | ₩1,320,000 |
| Skin Booster | - | ₩220,000 |
| CO2 Laser | - | ₩165,000 |
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~2026.08.31 Valid for both cash and card paymentsExtra discount for existing patients on repeat procedures
~2026.12.31 Cannot be combined with other couponsSpecial Offers
Spring Eye Surgery Package
2026.04.01 – 2026.05.31Limited-edition package for those seeking natural-looking eyes. Consultation and surgery performed directly by the director.
Rhinoplasty Monitor Recruitment
2026.04.15 – First come, first servedSpecial pricing for patients who agree to share before/after photos for rhinoplasty.
Tourism
Nearby Hotels
Le Méridien Seoul Gangnam
A premium hotel near Yeoksam Station. Comfortable post-procedure recovery with room service available.
Oakwood Premier COEX Center
Residence-style hotel suited for extended stays. Full kitchen, next to COEX.
Yeoksam Acube Hotel
A clean, reasonably priced business hotel right in front of Yeoksam Station.
Nearby Restaurants
Jungdon
Gangnam’s most famous tonkatsu restaurant — crisp breading and tender meat.
Hakkoya
Japanese ramen specialist famous for rich tonkotsu broth. A warm bowl is ideal after a procedure.
Bonwori Bansang
Elegant Korean table d’hôte course. Many soft-textured dishes, ideal for post-procedure meals.
Hot Places
COEX Mall · Starfield Library
Perfect waiting spot for companions. Starfield Library, aquarium, extensive shopping and cafés.
Bongeunsa Temple
A thousand-year-old temple in the heart of Gangnam. Quiet walks and temple stay experiences.
Seolleung & Jeongneung Royal Tombs
A UNESCO World Heritage site. A green park in central Gangnam, great for a light stroll.
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