Key Summary
Institution Overview
Mino Plastic Surgery holds the brand identity of 'A Place that Knows Beauty (美KNOW)' and is a boutique-style plastic surgery clinic that prioritizes safety and principles.
Representative Director
Director Yoon Min-ho is a plastic surgery specialist from Korea University College of Medicine with extensive clinical experience and US training.
Major Procedures
Key areas include 'No-implant Rhinoplasty' using autologous tissue, 'Indian Lifting' for mid-face, and endoscopic forehead lifts.
Differentiation Factors
Limits daily surgeries, offers hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and features interior design focused on patient privacy and psychological stability.
Clinic Overview & Philosophy
Establishment & Location
Mino Plastic Surgery is located on the 7th floor of the Glaston Building, 108 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The clinic name 'MINO' is derived from Director Yoon Min-ho's name and implies 'Knowing (KNOW) Beauty (美)'.
This reflects the medical staff's commitment to understanding and maximizing each patient's unique beauty.
Medical Philosophy (4 Core Values)
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Adherence to Safety and Principles: Prioritizing safe surgery and thorough preparation.
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1:1 Customized Patient Care: Providing optimal solutions through individual consultations, avoiding factory-style surgery.
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Avoidance of Excessive Treatment: Honest medical practice by only recommending medically necessary and effective procedures.
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Responsibility for Results: Committing to the best possible results and comprehensive post-operative care.
Representative Director Yoon Min-ho
Education & Training
- Graduated from Korea University College of Medicine
- Master's degree from Korea University Graduate School
- Internship & Residency at Korea University Medical Center
- Outpatient Professor, Dept. of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Korea University College of Medicine
- Training at University of Chicago Medical Center, Department of Plastic Surgery (USA)
Major Career
- Former Director at GNG Hospital (Rhinoplasty & Functional Nose Surgery)
- Former Director at FI Plastic Surgery (Eye Surgery & Lifting)
- Former Director at Elite Plastic Surgery
Academic Activities
Active member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, the Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons, and the Korean Laser Association.
Major Clinical Procedures & Specialized Fields
Rhinoplasty
No-Implant Rhinoplasty
This surgery shapes the nose bridge and tip using only autologous tissue (septal cartilage, ear cartilage, rib cartilage, autologous dermis) without artificial implants. It minimizes side effects like contracture or inflammation by delicately adjusting the desired line and height.
Functional & Revision Surgery
Expertise in high-difficulty revision fields such as contracture nose rhinoplasty and autologous rib revision. Aesthetic completeness is enhanced by parallel detail correction surgeries like alar base lowering and alar rim raising.
Anti-aging and Lifting
Mino Lifting (Face Lift)
Performs 'Correct SMAS Face Lift' by accurately dissecting and pulling the SMAS layer, fundamentally improving nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and jawline sagging.
Endoscopic Forehead Lift
A signature surgery for sagging eyebrows and eyelids, solving forehead wrinkles and eye sagging simultaneously while minimizing nerve and blood vessel damage through an endoscope.
Indian Lifting
Resolves 'Indian folds' (tear trough/mid-face groove) by enhancing the baby-face effect and reviving mid-face dimensionality, often performed with lower blepharoplasty.
Eye Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
The clinic specializes in middle-aged eye surgery (upper/lower blepharoplasty) and procedures for younger patients (natural adhesion, canthoplasty). Eye surgeries aim for comprehensive eye shape correction, considering eyebrow position and eyelid thickness through procedures like forehead lifts.
Clinic Facilities & Infrastructure
Interior & Spatial Design
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Color Psychology: Warm beige tones with Indian pink points create a comfortable and soft atmosphere.
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Private Circulation: Separate yet connected paths for staff and patients ensure privacy. 'Secret doors' provide a personal touch.
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Recovery & Amenities: Shampoo service space and blinds for recovery room CCTVs address patient comfort and privacy.
Medical Equipment & Safety Systems
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: University-hospital grade machines aid post-operative recovery, reduce swelling, and promote healing.
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Operating Room CCTV: Installed to ensure transparency and address concerns about ghost surgery.
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Safe Anesthesia System: Equipped with general anesthesia machines and various monitoring devices for a secure surgical environment.
Reputation & Patient Review Analysis
Positive Evaluations
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Naturalness of Surgical Results: Patients report looking "10 years younger" and achieving "natural without looking fake" results, especially in no-implant rhinoplasty and face lifts.
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Representative Director's Attentiveness: Director Yoon Min-ho personally handles everything from consultation to post-operative care, with a "1 surgery per day" policy for major procedures fostering high trust.
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Friendly Service: Consultation managers and nursing staff are praised for their kindness, absence of excessive recommendations, and efforts to relieve pre-surgery tension.
Operational Characteristics & Considerations
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Daily Surgery Limit: The "1 surgery per day" policy for major procedures signifies the director's full focus on individual patients, ensuring high-quality medical care.
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Waiting Time: Due to personalized treatment and meticulous consultations, reservations may be challenging, and waiting times can occur, reflecting the clinic's popularity.
Conclusion
Mino Plastic Surgery and Representative Director Yoon Min-ho provide differentiated medical services by combining advanced recovery systems like hyperbaric oxygen therapy and high-difficulty techniques such as no-implant rhinoplasty and endoscopic forehead lifts, while remaining faithful to the basics of 'Safety', 'Principles', and 'Communication'.
Along with Director Yoon Min-ho's impressive credentials (Korea Univ., UChicago training, former director of large hospitals), the aspect of adjusting the number of surgeries to focus on each individual patient and meticulously caring for even the interior circulation solidifies its position as a 'Premium Boutique Plastic Surgery Clinic'. It is analyzed as a suitable clinic for patients considering surgeries requiring a high degree of concentration and skill, such as revision surgery or anti-aging.
References
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