Apex Plastic Surgery Clinic
Verified139-1, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Han Jung-ang Tower 3F)
Popular Procedures
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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