Analysis Report

I-Contact Plastic Surgery

Representative Director Lee Seok-hyun In-depth Analysis

Eye Surgery Specialization Revision Expertise 1:1 Patient Focus

Executive Summary

Specialization Focus

I-Contact Plastic Surgery specializes in **Eye Surgery** and **Revision Eye Surgery** under a single representative director system.

Medical Expertise

Director Lee Seok-hyun, a board-certified plastic surgeon from Yonsei University, brings extensive clinical experience from major hospitals.

Medical Philosophy

The clinic's philosophy values emotional communion and 1:1 responsible care, avoiding factory-style surgical practices.

Market Reputation

Highly trusted in communities, earning the nickname 'Nun-beoji' for pursuing natural and realistic results.

This report analyzes I-Contact Plastic Surgery, which has established itself as a clinic focused on eye surgery in the Korean cosmetic surgery market, and its leader, Representative Director Lee Seok-hyun, from various angles. It aims to provide academic and objective information by comprehensively examining the hospital's basic information, the detailed background of the medical staff, major surgical techniques (Ten-Point Incision Method, Double Lock Natural Adhesion, etc.), and actual patient reputation and operational characteristics.

Representative Director Lee Seok-hyun

Education & Board Certification

  • Education: Graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine
  • Certification: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
  • Training: Former Resident and Clinical Fellow at the Department of Plastic Surgery, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University
  • Overseas Training: Plastic Surgery Fellowship at UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center), USA

Professional Career

  • Former Director: Banobagi Plastic Surgery (In charge of Eye and Nose Surgery)
  • Former Director: View Plastic Surgery (In charge of Eye Surgery)
  • Former Director: Lamiche Plastic Surgery (In charge of Eye and Nose Surgery)
  • Current: Outpatient Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University

Academic Activities

  • Life Member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
  • Regular Member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
  • Regular Member of the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
  • Regular Member of the International Confederation of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS)
  • Member of the Eye Plastic Surgery Study Group and Nose Plastic Surgery Study Group
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Medical Philosophy

Director Lee Seok-hyun's medical philosophy can be summarized as "Communion with Patients" and "Honest Practice." He places importance on the patient's psychological satisfaction as well as surgical techniques, focusing on 'Eye Surgery' and 'Revision Eye Surgery' where he excels. Based on over 23 years of experience, he does not recommend unnecessary or excessive surgery and takes a conservative approach to produce the best results within a realistic range of improvement.

Hospital Overview & Operational System

Basic Hospital Information

  • Hospital Name: I-Contact Plastic Surgery (ICONTACT Plastic Surgery)
  • Representative: Lee Seok-hyun
  • Location: 8F, Hyobong Building, 1 Gangnam-daero 65-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul (Seocho-dong)
  • Departments: Plastic Surgery (Eye Surgery, Nose Surgery, Fat Grafting, Lifting, etc.)
  • Contact: 02-534-7744

One-Person Representative Director Responsible Care System

The most significant operational feature of I-Contact Plastic Surgery is its 1-Person Doctor system. This means avoiding the 'Factory-style surgery' or 'Shadow Doctor (surrogate surgery)' controversies often associated with large hospitals, as the representative director personally oversees the entire process from consultation and surgery to post-operative progress checks.

  • Dedicated Care: Director Lee Seok-hyun directly analyzes the eye shape and characteristics of each patient and is known to limit the number of daily surgeries to maintain the quality of medical care.
  • Safety System: CCTVs are installed in the operating room to resolve anxiety about surrogate surgery, and anesthesia safety is secured through a cooperative system with board-certified anesthesiologists.

Consultation Hours and Accessibility

Consultation hours include night clinics on Fridays to accommodate working patients.

Weekdays (Mon-Thu): 10:00 ~ 19:00
Friday: 10:00 ~ 20:30 (Night Clinic)
Saturday: 10:00 ~ 16:00
Closed: Sundays and Public Holidays

Major Clinical Areas & Surgical Techniques

Eye Surgery

Director Lee defines eye surgery as "a surgery with a large gap between aesthetic standards and actual eye shape" and employs precise techniques to narrow this gap.

Ten Point Incision Method

  • **Overview:** A method designed to compensate for the disadvantages of traditional incision methods, such as scarring or slow recovery.
  • **Features:** It is estimated to be a method that induces secure adhesion through 10 points without removing excessive eyelid tissue, effective in creating distinct lines while lowering the probability of unraveling.
  • **Target Audience:** Mainly applied to patients with thick eyelid skin, excessive fat, or revision surgery patients requiring secure fixation.

Double Lock Natural Adhesion

  • **Technique:** A non-incisional surgical method that improves the 'unraveling' phenomenon, which is a disadvantage of the burial method, using double fixation.
  • **Advantages:** Pursues naturalness with almost no scarring, fast recovery, and surgical marks not visible even when closing the eyes.

Revision Eye Surgery

  • **Sausage Eye Correction:** Performs high-difficulty surgery to remove scar tissue and lower the line when the line is set too high or thick (sausage eye).
  • **Unraveled Eye/Asymmetry Correction:** Precisely analyzes the cause and corrects cases where previous surgery has unraveled or the symmetry of both eyes does not match.
  • **Revision Frequency & Possibility:** Director Lee has a principle of recommending surgery only when the benefits gained from surgery outweigh the losses; may dissuade patients with unrealistic expectations.

Middle-aged Eye Surgery

Performs upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty, and sub-brow lift to improve eyelid sagging due to aging. For the middle-aged demographic, both functional improvement (securing field of vision, preventing tear rashes) and aesthetic youthfulness are pursued simultaneously.

Male Eye Surgery

Focuses on creating "cool eyes without being greasy" to meet the needs of male patients. Mainly improves the impression clearly through inner double eyelids or monolid-style eye correction.

Other Procedures

  • **Canthoplasty:** Adjusts the size and angle of the eyes through epicanthoplasty, superior canthoplasty, lateral canthoplasty, and lowering canthoplasty. Emphasizes techniques that prevent re-adhesion using the term 'Semi-permanent Canthoplasty'.
  • **Under-eye Fat Repositioning:** Surgery to improve dark circles or bulging under the eyes, promoting quick recovery through a program called '3Day Under-eye Fat Repositioning'.

Reputation & Characteristics Analysis

Positive Reputation

  • High Ratings: Records high satisfaction levels with 9.6 points on the Gangnam Unni app (over 3,000 reviews) and 4.3 points on Sungyesa.
  • Nickname 'Nun-beoji': Patients frequently use the nickname 'Nun-beoji (Father of Eyes)' to express gratitude for restoring ruined eyes or resolving complexes.
  • Meticulous Consultation: Many reviews state that not only the consultation manager but also the director consults directly for a long time, meticulously setting the desired line.
  • Natural Results: The dominant evaluation is that he prefers and implements natural lines (in-out line, semi-out line, etc.) that fit the patient's face rather than flashy and obvious eyes.
  • Revision Skills: Numerous reviews of successful results even in high-difficulty cases such as 3rd or 4th revision surgeries, with high satisfaction in scar management and aftercare.

Characteristics & Differentiators

  • Exclusion of Overtreatment: Advocates 'conscientious practice' where surgery is not recommended if it is medically unnecessary or if poor results are expected.
  • Maximizing 1-Person Clinic Benefits: Patients tired of systemic limitations of large hospitals visit, and one doctor being responsible from beginning to end acts as the biggest trust factor.
  • Communication via YouTube: Communicates transparently by disclosing surgical information, Q&A, and actual cases through the 'I-Contact TV' YouTube channel, increasing reliability.

Points to Consider

  • Waiting Time: Due to the single director system and meticulous consultations, waiting times may occur, which can be an inconvenience.
  • Style Preference: Director Lee tends to pursue naturalness, so his aesthetic standards may differ from patients who prefer very flashy and high lines, requiring clear communication during consultation.

Conclusion

I-Contact Plastic Surgery and Representative Director Lee Seok-hyun are analyzed to have established a solid position in the Korean plastic surgery market, especially in the field of Eye Surgery and Revision Surgery.

Expertise

Possesses proven skills through a background at Yonsei University Medical School and experience as a director at large hospitals.

Reliability

Gains high trust from patients through principles such as 1-person responsible care, CCTV installation, and avoidance of overtreatment.

Satisfaction

The nickname 'Nun-beoji' and numerous positive revision surgery reviews suggest his excellent ability to accurately identify patient needs and implement them technically.

In conclusion, I-Contact Plastic Surgery is judged to be a suitable medical institution for patients wanting "Safe and Natural Eye Surgery" or "Restoration of Failed Eye Surgery." It is especially optimized for patients who feel aversion to factory-style systems and value sufficient communication with the doctor.

References

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