About
Dr. Yu Chae-kyu is the founder and chief director of Gangnam Tera Plastic Surgery, bringing over 20 years of specialized experience in aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. A graduate of Catholic Medical University (1998), he obtained his medical license the same year and earned board certification as a plastic surgery specialist in 2003.
Dr. Yu's medical philosophy centers on achieving 'natural yet effective and glamorous beauty' while maintaining honest, ethical practice. He is known for refusing to recommend unnecessary procedures, instead focusing on treatments genuinely suited to each patient's unique facial structure and aesthetic goals. This patient-first approach has earned him strong trust within the Bucheon community.
Beyond cosmetic surgery, Dr. Yu has contributed significantly to reconstructive medicine, particularly in trauma and scar treatment. He has written medical columns emphasizing the social responsibility of physicians in treating emergency trauma patients, from pediatric injuries to elderly fall-related facial trauma. This dual expertise in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery reflects his comprehensive training and commitment to helping all patients.
His core specialties include double eyelid surgery, lower eyelid fat repositioning, eyebrow lift procedures, and various filler treatments for facial enhancement. Patients consistently praise his meticulous technique, thorough consultations, and natural-looking results.
Dr. Yu's medical philosophy centers on achieving 'natural yet effective and glamorous beauty' while maintaining honest, ethical practice. He is known for refusing to recommend unnecessary procedures, instead focusing on treatments genuinely suited to each patient's unique facial structure and aesthetic goals. This patient-first approach has earned him strong trust within the Bucheon community.
Beyond cosmetic surgery, Dr. Yu has contributed significantly to reconstructive medicine, particularly in trauma and scar treatment. He has written medical columns emphasizing the social responsibility of physicians in treating emergency trauma patients, from pediatric injuries to elderly fall-related facial trauma. This dual expertise in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery reflects his comprehensive training and commitment to helping all patients.
His core specialties include double eyelid surgery, lower eyelid fat repositioning, eyebrow lift procedures, and various filler treatments for facial enhancement. Patients consistently praise his meticulous technique, thorough consultations, and natural-looking results.
Credentials & Experience
Education
- d from the Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine and obtained medical license
Work Experience
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전문의
medical institution. The investigation confirmed that while Gangnam Terra Plastic Surgery uses the name 'Gangnam', its actual location is near Sang-dong Station, a core commercial district in Bucheon,
Professional Societies
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정회원
the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Regular member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and active in other major academic organizations
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