Executive Summary
Revision & Reconstructive Focus
Specialized in eye/nose revision and high-difficulty reconstructive surgery, going beyond simple cosmetic procedures.
Director Yoo's Expertise
Board-certified, extensive experience, and expertise in reconstructive surgery gained from challenging cases in China.
Holistic & Safe Approach
Simultaneous pursuit of functional and aesthetic improvements with robust safety systems (resident anesthesiologist, CCTV).
Specialized Medical Staff
Operates with specialized centers and medical staff by field (Eye/Nose, Anti-aging, Facial Contouring).
Hospital Overview & Philosophy
Background and Identity
Geunal Plastic Surgery, established in September 2019 by Chief Representative Director Yoo Gyeong-han, implies a 'hopeful day' for patients. It differentiates itself as a hospital specialized in **revision surgery and reconstructive plastic surgery** for those suffering from previous surgical failures or side effects, going beyond simple cosmetic enhancements.
Location and Scale
Location: 10th Floor, 408 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Yeoksam-dong, YBM Gangnam Center). Highly accessible near Gangnam Station Exit 11 and Sinnonhyeon Station.
Medical Environment: Equipped with university-hospital-grade safety equipment and surgical systems, operating specialized centers for Eye Surgery, Nose Surgery, Lifting, and Facial Contouring.
Medical Philosophy
Geunal Plastic Surgery upholds "Conscientious Plastic Surgery, Responsible Medical Staff" as its core values. This reflects a commitment to avoiding unreasonable surgical recommendations and proposing only essential surgeries through precise pre-surgical analysis. Director Yoo Gyeong-han specifically aims to improve patients' quality of life by addressing functional problems alongside aesthetic enhancements.
”In-depth Analysis of Dr. Yoo Gyeong-han
Education and Qualifications
- Education: Graduated from Kyung Hee University College of Medicine.
- Qualifications: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon (March 2, 2015).
- Academic Activities: Regular member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and Plastic Surgeons. Steering committee member of Anti-aging Plastic Surgery Research Society; regular member of Eye Plastic Surgery Research Society and Rhinoplasty Research Society.
Career Path
- Domestic Activities: Director at JJ Plastic Surgery, Image Up Plastic Surgery, Hyundai Aesthetics Plastic Surgery, and Cheongdam Goddess Plastic Surgery.
- Broadcast Activities: Participated as a surgeon in Let Me In Thailand Seasons 1 and 2, performing surgeries on deformities and high-difficulty cases.
The China Experience & Reconstructive Expertise
A differentiating point in Director Yoo's career is his approximately 5 years of activity in China, where he obtained a Chinese medical license and worked as a visiting doctor in Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Shenzhen.
- Handling High-Difficulty Cases: Frequently encountered high-difficulty revision cases (e.g., contracted noses, severe scarring) with more severe tissue damage or functional problems.
- Technical Maturity: Accumulated confidence and know-how in reconstructive surgery, which became the foundation for Geunal Plastic Surgery's specialization.
Surgical Style and Philosophy
- Pursuit of Naturalness: Analyzed as preferring a **Natural Style** that harmonizes with the patient's original features.
- Emphasis on Function: Solves functional problems simultaneously during procedures like rhinoplasty.
- Consultation Style: Known for long, specific, and 'fact-centered' consultations, frankly stating limitations.
Medical Staff & Collaboration
In addition to Director Yoo, Geunal Plastic Surgery operates a collaborative system with representative directors specializing in each field.
Director Lee Seung-ryeol
(Anti-aging/Lifting)
Board-certified Plastic Surgeon, Ph.D. in Medicine. Former Professor at Chungnam National University Hospital. Specializes in Endoscopic forehead lift, face lift, etc. Known for the 'High-SMAS' method.
Director In Seok-gyeong
(Facial Contouring/Rhinoplasty)
Graduate of Seoul National University College of Medicine. Former Fellow at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital. Emphasizes harmony between contour surgery and rhinoplasty, aiming for safe bone surgery.
Resident Anesthesiologist
(Safety System)
A specialist in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine resides within the hospital, crucial for patient safety during revision, contouring, and lifting surgeries. Enhances emergency response.
Major Clinical Programs
Eye/Nose Revision Surgery
The core competitiveness, led by Director Yoo Gyeong-han. Focuses on adhesion release, functional restoration, and scar minimization.
- Nose Revision: Structural reconstruction using autologous rib cartilage for contracted noses, implant deviation, or inflammatory reactions.
- Eye Revision: Corrects 'sausage eyes', loosened double eyelids, ptosis correction failures, creating natural eyes by combining eye correction and canthoplasty restoration.
Anti-aging & Lifting
A dedicated center under Director Lee Seung-ryeol, actively performing anti-aging surgeries for all ages.
- Major Surgeries: Endoscopic forehead lift, face lift, mid-face lift, neck wrinkle surgery, etc.
- Features: Applies high-difficulty techniques like the 'High-SMAS' method to ensure natural expressions and extended duration.
Facial Contouring
Led by Director In Seok-gyeong, precise surgeries that cut bones while avoiding nerve lines, using 3D CT analysis.
- Precision: Safe bone surgery through 3D CT analysis.
- Integration: Collaboration with the lifting center to prevent sagging that may occur after contour surgery.
Reputation & Market Analysis
Positive Evaluation (Pros)
- Expertise and Trust: Meticulous consultations, professional analysis, and honesty ("what cannot be done cannot be done") build high trust.
- Surgical Results: Many reviews highlight "natural" results and resolved functional problems, with high satisfaction among revision surgery patients.
- Safety: Disclosure of CCTV installation and the presence of a resident anesthesiologist effectively lowers anxiety about ghost surgery or anesthesia accidents.
Negative Evaluation & Considerations (Cons)
- Waiting Time: Frequent comments about very long waiting times for consultation and surgery, likely due to thorough consultations.
- Cost: Surgery costs are considered somewhat higher than other hospitals, reflecting the specialization in revision surgery and the directors' careers.
- Marketing Fatigue: High volume of reviews on plastic surgery apps raises questions about event-based reviews, requiring careful discernment for prospective patients.
Medical Accidents and Issues
No confirmed legal records or news articles of serious medical accidents (death, brain death, etc.) specifically identified under the name 'Geunal Plastic Surgery' were found. While general medical accident articles exist, they cannot be directly linked. However, patients must be fully aware of pre-surgical consent forms and potential side effects inherent to plastic surgery.
Conclusion
Geunal Plastic Surgery positions itself as a **'hospital specialized in high-difficulty surgery and revision surgery'**, combining Representative Director Yoo Gyeong-han's extensive experience in reconstructive surgery with the expertise of Directors Lee Seung-ryeol and In Seok-gyeong. Director Yoo's technical confidence, based on his experience handling extreme cases in China, is the hospital's core asset, making it an important option for patients suffering from functional side effects.
The hospital strives to build trust in patient safety through the residence of an anesthesiologist and the operation of CCTV, and the consultation style that excludes overtreatment is gaining a positive reputation. However, long waiting times, high costs, and the need to screen actual information amidst extensive marketing reviews on plastic surgery apps are factors that prospective patients should consider.
Overall, Geunal Plastic Surgery is analyzed as a medical institution suitable for patients requiring revision surgery for restoration or functional improvement rather than first-time surgery, and for a patient group that prefers natural and safe results over flashiness.