Symphony Plastic Surgery · Chief Director Hyun Kyung-bae Analysis Report

Executive Summary & Overview

Core Specialties

Director Hyun Kyung-bae is highly recognized for **High-difficulty Eye Revision** and **Forehead Lift**, often considered a "last resort hospital" for complex cases like 'sausage eye' correction or multiple surgical failures.

Medical Philosophy

Prioritizes "naturalness" and "safety," aiming for results that harmonize with the patient's original features, avoiding excessive or flashy plastic surgery. Unreasonable surgeries are not recommended.

History & Background

Director Hyun Kyung-bae, a Yonsei University graduate, previously served at MVP Plastic Surgery before establishing Symphony Plastic Surgery, maintaining strong personal trust despite past hospital discussions.

Recent Trends

Beyond plastic surgery, the clinic has expanded into anti-aging and skin care (lifting, skin boosters, etc.) by recruiting dermatologist Dr. Ko Dong-il, offering combined services.

Institutional Overview

Symphony Plastic Surgery is located at 165 Dosan-daero (Sinsa Hill Building), Gangnam-gu, Seoul. It separates dermatology (2nd floor) and plastic surgery (4th floor) for a specialized treatment environment, having relocated from Eonju-ro for expansion.

Clinic Hours: Weekdays 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Saturdays 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed on Thursdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays)
Accessibility: Near Exit 8 of Sinsa Station (Subway Line 3)

Treatment System and Facilities

The clinic adheres to introducing only verified 'safe' and 'effective' equipment and treatments.

Cooperative System: One-stop services for surgical (lifts, eye surgery) and non-surgical (lasers, lifting) treatments through plastic surgery (Director Hyun Kyung-bae) and dermatology (Director Ko Dong-il) specialists.
Safety System: Features an emergency response system, real-name surgery system, post-procedure management, and dedicated recovery rooms for patient safety and convenience.

Director Profile: Hyun Kyung-bae

Hyun Kyung-bae

Chief Director, Plastic Surgery Specialist

Education & Major Career

Education: Graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine.
Training: Completed residency and obtained board certification in Plastic Surgery at Sinchon Severance Hospital.
Overseas Fellowship: Trained at the Department of Plastic Surgery, UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center), USA.
Academic Activities:
- Adjunct Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine
- Regular Member, Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS)
- Regular Member, Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (KSAPS)
- Member, International Confederation of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS)

Past History & Independence

Director Hyun Kyung-bae's tenure at **MVP Plastic Surgery** is a significant part of his history. He later separated to open Symphony Plastic Surgery. While there were some negative issues regarding MVP Plastic Surgery's overall system at the time, positive evaluations regarding Director Hyun personally, such as "kind and detailed explanations" and "good surgical skills," are dominant, leading patients to follow him to Symphony.

Medical Philosophy

Director Hyun Kyung-bae considers **"Natural Results"** as a core value. He avoids recommending unnecessary surgeries, explaining procedures clearly without medical jargon. He finds reward in handling high-difficulty revision cases for patients deemed inoperable or having experienced multiple failures elsewhere.

Major Procedures

Symphony Plastic Surgery specializes in eye surgery and anti-aging (lifts), and has recently strengthened its dermatology sector.

Eye Revision Surgery

This is Director Hyun Kyung-bae's most representative field, where he is sometimes called a 'Master of Eye Revision'. He excels in naturalizing 'sausage eyes' and handles high-difficulty cases.

Sausage Eye Correction: Specializes in lowering and naturalizing excessively high and thick double eyelid lines, even with insufficient skin or severe scarring.
High-Difficulty Cases: Actively accepts cases rejected by other hospitals, including those with tissue damage, incorrect ptosis correction, or severe asymmetry.
Two-Line Incision and Excision: Applies tailored techniques like excising existing scars or the 'two-line' method for new line creation where spare skin is limited.

Forehead Lift

A major surgery for both middle-aged and young people whose impression looks stuffy due to a narrow distance between the eyes and eyebrows.

Endoscopic Forehead Lift: Uses minimal incision inside the hairline, dissecting with an endoscope to preserve nerves and blood vessels, minimizing scarring and speeding recovery.
Effects: Lifts sagging eyebrows and eyelids to improve vision, and reduces forehead/glabella wrinkles for a softer impression. A fundamental solution for eye stuffiness not resolved by eye revision alone.
Fixation Method: Adopts methods like Endotine for firm tissue fixation to increase retention.

Anti-Aging and Lifting

Customized solutions for skin sagging and aging-related eye issues.

Facelift: Nano Facelift and Multi-layer Facelift tailored to the degree and area of skin sagging.
Middle-Aged Eye Surgery: Resolves eyelid sagging and under-eye fat problems through upper and lower blepharoplasty.

Dermatology Collaboration

With Director Ko Dong-il joining, postoperative scar management and skin aesthetic procedures have been strengthened.

Major Procedures: Non-surgical lifting and skin regeneration programs such as Ulthera, Thermage, Mirajet (scar treatment and drug injection), and skin boosters.

Reputation & Characteristics Analysis

Positive Reputation

Hospital Doctors Visit: Recognized within the medical community, with doctor patients or doctors' families frequently visiting.
Sincerity in Counseling: Director provides detailed, direct explanations, openly discussing surgical limitations and expected effects, fostering trust.
Natural Results: High satisfaction among patients who prefer subtle, natural results over conspicuous plastic surgery.

Considerations & Negative Issues

Waiting Time: Meticulous counseling and surgery can lead to longer waiting times.
Style Preference: The clinic's emphasis on naturalness may not suit patients seeking dramatic, flashy changes.
Rumors Regarding Past Hospital (MVP): While some online discussions mention past issues at MVP Plastic Surgery, public opinion generally defends Director Hyun's personal surgical skills and ethics, attributing issues to other partners or the former hospital system.

Patient Composition

Global Patient Attraction: Attracts diverse international patients, especially those seeking revision surgery in Korea.
Occupations: High ratio of professionals (teachers, professors, sales roles) who desire natural changes for external activities.

Conclusion

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Symphony Plastic Surgery and Chief Director Hyun Kyung-bae are analyzed as a hospital that competes with 'Skill' and 'Results' rather than flashy marketing. Their expertise in **Eye Revision** and **Forehead Lift** is particularly strong in resolving intractable cases that other hospitals could not solve.

Director Hyun appears to have built a more patient-centered and safety-oriented treatment environment by becoming independent based on his experience at a large hospital. The cooperative system with dermatology has further enhanced competitiveness through postoperative management and total anti-aging care.

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Recommended For:

Patients considering revision surgery due to double eyelid surgery failure (sausage eyes, asymmetry, unraveling).
Middle-aged and young people whose impression looks stuffy due to sagging foreheads and eyebrows.
Patients who want meticulous counseling and responsible treatment from the surgeon, not a factory-type plastic surgery clinic.
Patients who prefer natural plastic surgery results that are not obvious.

Not Recommended For:

Patients who prefer very flashy and exaggerated plastic surgery styles (e.g., Western-style outline).
Patients who prioritize quick surgery and short waiting times above all else.

Core Values

High-difficulty Eye Revision Forehead Lift Natural Results