김재훈

Dr. Kim Jae-hoon is the Chief Director and founder of April 31 Plastic Surgery, internationally recognized as one of Korea's foremost authorities on rhinoplasty, particularly Asian nose surgery and revision procedures. With over 25 years of dedicated experience since founding the clinic in 1999, he has achieved rare distinctions that set him apart in the competitive Korean plastic surgery landscape.

**Education & Certification:**
- Medical Doctor (MD)
- Board-Certified Plastic Surgery Specialist
- Former Professor, Soonchunhyang University Surgery Department

**Academic Achievements:**
Dr. Kim's commitment to advancing rhinoplasty techniques through research has earned him international recognition:
- Multiple publications in SCI journals including Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PRS) and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (APS)
- Surgical techniques featured in "Plastic Surgery" by Peter C. Neligan—the globally recognized plastic surgery textbook
- Co-authored "Asian Rhinoplasty: Latest Surgical Guide" with the Korean Society of Plastic Surgery Rhinoplasty Research Group

**Key Publications:**
- "Tip Extension Suture: A New Tool Tailored for Asian Rhinoplasty" (PRS, 2014)
- "Effective Septal Extension Graft for Asian Rhinoplasty" (APS, 2014)
- "Using Dermofat Grafting in Revision Rhinoplasty" (APS, 2020)
- Research on alar retraction correction methods

**Leadership Positions:**
- Chairman, Korean Society of Plastic Surgery Rhinoplasty Research Group (2010-2012)
- Founding Chairman, 1st International Seoul Rhinoplasty Forum (2012)
- Executive Director, Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Full Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
- Full Member, International Society of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeons (ISPRS)

**Surgical Philosophy:**
Dr. Kim specializes in complex cases that other surgeons may decline, including revision rhinoplasty and contracted nose reconstruction. He personally performs all revision nose surgeries at April 31, ensuring consistent quality and accountability.

using autologous cartilage (septal or ear cartilage) arranged in a way that mimics the natural alar cartilage structure. This allows the nasal tip to remain soft and movable while maintaining projection . Objective: To create a nose that looks natural in motion, not just in static

Education

• 의과대학 졸업
  University

Work Experience

• 전문의
  medical community.

Professional Societies

• 정회원
  ** American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and International Society of Plastic Surgery (ISPRS)