Executive Summary
High-Difficulty Specialization
The clinic excels in complex procedures, particularly in **high-difficulty Rhinoplasty Revision** and surgeries utilizing **Autologous Rib Cartilage**, showcasing unique clinical strength.
Experienced Leadership
Led by **Representative Director Lee Jeong-hun**, a specialist with an extensive clinical background gained from a large-scale hospital like Braun Plastic Surgery.
Safety & Patient Communication
Core values of 'Safety' and 'Perfection' are upheld with **operating room CCTV** and transparent communication via the 'The Hada TV' YouTube channel.
Balanced Reputation
Receives positive feedback for expert consultations and natural results, though patient opinions vary on wait times, costs, and individual satisfaction.
Medical Leadership: Director Lee Jeong-hun
Education & Qualifications
- License Acquisition: Acquired medical license on March 5, 2004.
- Specialist Qualification: Acquired Plastic Surgery Specialist qualification on May 7, 2012.
- Society Activities:
- Member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
- Member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Member of the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
- Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
- Member of the International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS)
Major Career & Clinical Background
The most notable point in Director Lee Jeong-hun's career is his extensive clinical experience at a large plastic surgery hospital.
- Former Director at Braun Plastic Surgery: Accumulated experience with high-difficulty cases and various types of surgeries while working there for many years. This background is evaluated as the clinical foundation that allowed him to focus on high-difficulty revision surgeries.
Medical Philosophy & Style
Institutional Profile
Basic Hospital Information
- Name: The Hada Plastic Surgery Clinic
- Representative: Lee Jeong-hun
- Location: 11F, Glaston Building, 108 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Near Sinnonhyeon Station)
- Departments: Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty, Blepharoplasty, Breast Surgery, Anti-aging, etc.)
Medical Hours & Operational Policy
The Hada Plastic Surgery Clinic offers a night clinic system for office workers, and designates Thursdays as a regular day off to manage medical staff condition and promote qualitative improvement of surgeries.
| Day | Hours | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Tue, Wed | 10:00 ~ 19:00 | Normal Consultation |
| Thursday | Closed | Regular Day Off |
| Friday | 10:00 ~ 21:00 | Night Clinic |
| Saturday | 10:00 ~ 16:00 | Weekend Consultation |
| Sun/Holiday | Closed | - |
In-house Facilities & Safety Systems
- OR Safety: **CCTV in the operating room** is installed to prevent Shadow Doctors, and a real-name system for medical staff is operated to ensure transparency.
- Emergency Response: A systematic response system is in place for emergency situations that may occur during surgery.
- Recovery Facilities: Dedicated recovery rooms and hospitalization facilities where patients can rest after surgery are in operation; these function as essential facilities for patients undergoing surgeries involving general anesthesia or sedation, such as autologous rib cartilage harvesting.
Clinical Specializations
The Hada Plastic Surgery Clinic presents rhinoplasty and blepharoplasty as its core medical subjects, emphasizing expertise particularly in the field of revision surgery.
Rhinoplasty - Core Competencies
Director Lee Jeong-hun's most representative field of practice is rhinoplasty, specifically specialized in high-difficulty **Contracted Nose Reconstruction** and the use of **Autologous Rib Cartilage**.
Harvesting and Utilization of Autologous Rib Cartilage
- Minimally Invasive Technique: Director Lee possesses know-how in harvesting cartilage through a **minimal incision of approximately 1.5cm** to minimize scarring.
- Revision Material: He actively utilizes autologous rib cartilage when septal cartilage or ear cartilage has already been depleted, or in contracted nose surgeries requiring strong structural support.
- Pain and Recovery Management: To dispel concerns about side effects such as pneumothorax, he emphasizes precise harvesting based on anatomical structures and has protocols for post-operative pain management.
Contracted Nose and Revision Surgery
- Contracture Release Theory: To lower an upturned nose due to contracture, he uses a method of sufficiently dissecting the skin and soft tissue and using a strong frame (mainly autologous rib cartilage) to physically lower the nasal tip.
- Complex Material Usage: For the nasal bridge, in addition to silicone implants, materials such as Dermis are used to solve problems for patients with thinned skin or implant visibility.
- Functional Improvement: If functional problems such as nasal congestion due to scar tissue are accompanied, both cosmetic improvement and functional recovery are sought through scar tissue removal and nasal valve reconstruction.
Blepharoplasty (Eye Surgery)
In the field of eye surgery, trendy lines and natural adhesion are emphasized to achieve harmonious results.
Line Styles
- Semi-out: A line style with high recent preference (e.g., Jennie of Blackpink), implementing a line that is flashy yet suits Asian eyes.
- In-out/Out-line: Customized designs ranging from flashy out-lines (e.g., Wonyoung of IVE) to natural in-out lines depending on patient needs.
Surgical Method
- Natural adhesion (buried suture) and incision methods are applied depending on the patient's eyelid skin thickness and fat amount.
- Emphasis is placed on setting an appropriate line height to minimize side effects like 'sausage eyes' (eyes that look permanently swollen).
Reputation and Patient Feedback Analysis
The results of a comprehensive analysis of major plastic surgery communities such as Sungyesa, Gangnam Unni, and YouTube comments are as follows.
Positive Feedback
- Consultation Expertise: There are many evaluations that Director Lee Jeong-hun's consultations are specific and professional. In particular, analyzing the internal structure of the nose accurately through CT scans and presenting a surgical plan gains trust.
- Safety Oriented: The fact that he does not recommend unreasonable surgeries and gives realistic advice fitting the patient's condition acts positively. Policies like "limiting daily surgery count" or "CCTV disclosure" give patients psychological stability.
- Natural Results: There are numerous reviews stating that he derives sophisticated and natural results (e.g., 'Straight-slightly curved' line like Karina) that fit the harmony of the patient's face rather than excessively flashy or artificial shapes.
- Post-op Care: There are evaluations that the medical staff and employees respond kindly regarding swelling management or progress checks after surgery.
Negative / Mixed Feedback
- Wait Time and Consultation Time: Due to the clinic's popularity, wait times can be long, and some opinions exist that the director's consultation time felt relatively short compared to the consultant's consultation.
- Cost: Due to the nature of high-difficulty revision surgeries using autologous rib cartilage, surgical costs tend to be set somewhat high (e.g., cases mentioning a quote of approx. 9.9 million KRW for contracted nose revision exist).
- Subjective Dissatisfaction with Results: As with all plastic surgeries, some patients express regret regarding nasal tip drooping or results that are not as flashy as expected. Also, some patients felt burdened by the strong recommendation of autologous rib cartilage instead of donated rib cartilage.
Medical Malpractice and Legal Issues
Within the researched data, **no specific records of serious medical accidents (death, severe permanent disability, etc.) or legal disputes directly related to The Hada Plastic Surgery Clinic or Director Lee Jeong-hun were confirmed.** While keywords like 'Plastic Surgery Blacklist' or 'Medical Accident' appear in some search results, these were often general posts for sharing plastic surgery information or cases from other hospitals. However, it must be recognized that risks of common side effects such as inflammation, asymmetry, and dissatisfaction exist in all surgical procedures, and individual patient complaints regarding these may exist.
Conclusion
**The Hada Plastic Surgery Clinic** and **Representative Director Lee Jeong-hun** are analyzed to have established a solid position in the Korean plastic surgery market, particularly in the field of **Rhinoplasty Revision and Autologous Rib Cartilage Rhinoplasty**.
Expertise
Director Lee Jeong-hun shows strength in resolving high-difficulty cases such as contracted noses and short noses based on abundant experience from a large hospital.
Technical Skills
The 1.5cm minimal incision autologous rib cartilage harvesting technique and the approach of addressing functional/cosmetic nose surgery simultaneously demonstrate technical superiority.
Reliability
Active information sharing via YouTube, CCTV installation, and the operation of a real-name system are major factors building patient trust.
Considerations
As the focus is on high-difficulty surgeries, the price range may be high, and due to the characteristics of a popular clinic, there may be wait times or difficulties in booking consultations.
"The Hada Plastic Surgery Clinic is judged to be a suitable option for rhinoplasty revision patients seeking to resolve structural problems through safe and verified methods."
In particular, for patients considering reconstruction surgery using autologous tissue, Director Lee Jeong-hun's know-how will be an important consideration factor.