Key Points
One-Person System
Representative Director Kuk Dong-bi personally handles all aspects, from consultation to surgery and post-operative care, ensuring no "shadow doctors" and fostering patient trust.
'Detail Beauty' Philosophy
The clinic's name 'DB' signifies both Director Kuk's initials and 'Detail Beauty,' emphasizing precision, especially in eye surgery where subtle differences are crucial.
Specialized Eye Surgery
Major areas include eye surgery (including revision), under-eye fat repositioning, and anti-aging. The clinic boasts unique surgical methods like 'Double Fix Natural Adhesion' and 'Single Stitch Burial.'
Balanced Reputation
Receives high ratings on platforms like Gangnam Unni for specific consultations and natural results. However, some critical reviews exist in communities regarding results, scarring, or functional issues.
Director Profile
Kuk Dong-bi
Representative Director
Representative Director Kuk Dong-bi pursued an elite medical path, graduating from Hanyang University College of Medicine and specializing in plastic surgery after completing residency at Bundang Cha Hospital. With extensive clinical experience, he refers to himself as a 'D-tailer,' advocating for the aesthetics of 1mm precision.
Education and Qualifications
- Graduated from Hanyang University College of Medicine
- Completed Internship at Hanyang University Hospital
- Completed Residency and obtained Specialist certification at Bundang Cha Hospital (Specialist Acquisition: March 2, 2016, Medical License Acquisition: February 26, 2008)
- Regular 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 Association of Plastic Surgeons
- Regular Member of the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
Major Career
- Former Director at TS Plastic Surgery
- Former Director at Namu Plastic Surgery
- Current Adjunct Professor at Bundang Cha Hospital Plastic Surgery
Expertise and External Activities
- Operates YouTube channel 'DBtail TV' to explain plastic surgery principles, side effects, revision timing based on medical evidence.
- Emphasizes meticulous personality with the slogan: "Detail even when kind, Detail even when lavish."
- Specialized expertise in eye surgery, particularly ptosis correction and revision surgery.
Clinic Information & Philosophy
Location and Operation System
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Location:
6th Floor, Gangnam Jeil Building, 109 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (near Gangnam Station)
Center of plastic surgery in South Korea, excellent accessibility for domestic and international patients.
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Operating Hours:
Weekdays 10:00 AM ~ 7:00 PM
Saturdays 10:00 AM ~ 4:00 PM
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Operation System: Representative Director 1-Person Dedicated System
- **Prevention of Shadow Doctors:** Medical staff real-name system, operating room CCTV observation, real-time guardian observation via tablet.
- **Safety and Hygiene:** Thorough disinfection and air cleaning system, emergency response system, dedicated recovery space.
Brand Identity: 'D-tailer'
The hospital name 'DB' stands for the initials of Director Kuk's name 'Dong-Bi' and simultaneously implies 'Detail Beauty.' Director Kuk calls himself a 'D-tailer,' approaching surgery with the philosophy that a subtle difference of 1mm determines the success or failure of plastic surgery.
"This acts as the hospital's core competitiveness, especially in the field of eye surgery where symmetry and line precision are essential."
Clinical Specializations & Signature Surgeries
Eye Surgery (DB Signature Surgery)
Double Fix Natural Adhesion
A surgical method designed to compensate for the 'unraveling' phenomenon of existing burial or natural adhesion methods. It reinforces weak fixation points twice.
- Lowers the probability of unraveling by two times compared to existing methods.
- Less swelling and faster recovery than incision methods.
- Suitable for patients who prefer natural lines due to less scarring.
Single Stitch Burial (Han-ddam Method)
A minimally invasive method applied when partial modification is needed rather than overall line correction. Director Kuk performs fine line adjustments of 1~2mm.
- Targets cases of asymmetrical double eyelid lines, slight drooping, or sections that have unraveled.
- Short recovery time due to extremely minimal swelling.
- High satisfaction among patients desiring subtle correction without looking like they had surgery.
Eye Revision & High-Difficulty Restoration ('The Last Eye Revision' slogan)
Two-line Tying (Line Lowering)
A revision technique to lower 'sausage eyes' (excessively high double eyelids) or improve scars. It's a high-difficulty technique to lower the line even with insufficient skin allowance.
Canthoplasty Restoration and Revision
Addresses scars or functional problems from excessive canthoplasty, or performs 'Double Fix Dual Canthoplasty' for re-operating on re-adhered areas.
Anti-aging & Youthful Surgery
Under-eye Fat Repositioning (Lower Blepharoplasty)
Director Kuk defines the optimal time for this procedure as the 20s to 30s, recommending early surgery for results that can be maintained for a lifetime with fat repositioning alone.
- Incision through the conjunctiva leaves no visible scarring.
- Bulging fat is repositioned to the sunken tear trough, improving dark circles and under-eye contours simultaneously.
Endoscopic Forehead Lift
Performed when eye drooping is caused by forehead and eyebrow sagging. Uses an endoscope to minimize nerve damage and maximize lifting effects through precise dissection.
Other Surgeries
Rhinoplasty
Performs nasal valve reconstruction and open rhinoplasty, pursuing both functional and aesthetic improvements.
Body Contouring
Surgeries to improve abdominal elasticity, such as mini tummy tucks, are also performed.
Reputation & Feedback Analysis
Positive Feedback
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High Ratings:
Maintains a high rating of 9.4 (out of 10) on aesthetic medical platforms like Gangnam Unni (over 3,100 reviews).
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Quality of Consultation:
Patients evaluate Director Kuk's consultation as very specific and honest. He provides realistic advice tailored to the patient's eye condition, and his aesthetic sense is frequently praised.
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Natural Results:
Satisfaction is high among patients who prefer natural lines harmonizing with their face rather than excessively flashy styles. Minimally invasive surgeries like 'Single Stitch Burial' or 'Natural Adhesion' receive much praise.
Negative Feedback & Concerns
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Dissatisfaction with Results:
Some patients raised complaints that asymmetry was not improved, or severe scarring remained. Cases complaining of functional discomfort (eye pulling, etc.) are also found in communities like Sungyesa.
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Aftercare:
There are some reviews expressing disappointment with the clinic's response or AS (After Service) policy when complaints about surgical results are raised. This is a point consumers should note.
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Caution regarding Marketing:
Structural limitations are sometimes pointed out where review systems of plastic surgery apps are linked to hospital events (discounts), potentially mass-producing positive reviews. Cross-validation with critical platforms like Sungyesa is recommended.
Conclusion
Summary of Clinic Characteristics
DB Plastic Surgery is a clinic operating under a 1-person representative director system that places **'Detail'** as its core value. Director Kuk Dong-bi opened the clinic based on extensive experience in large hospitals and advocates for responsible treatment without substitute surgery. In particular, the clinic adopts a strategy to complement the shortcomings of existing surgical methods and increase recovery speed through uniquely named surgical methods such as **'Double Fix Natural Adhesion'** and **'Single Stitch Burial.'**
Target Audience and Considerations
Recommended Target:
- Patients who prefer a hospital where the representative director cares for them from start to finish rather than factory-type large hospitals.
- Patients who want natural eyes or fine correction of existing double eyelids (unraveling, asymmetry).
- Patients in their 20s to early 30s considering under-eye fat repositioning.
Considerations:
- For revision surgery or high-difficulty cases, it is necessary to sufficiently review not only positive reviews but also cases of scarring or functional dissatisfaction raised on sites like Sungyesa before consultation.
- Due to the nature of a one-person hospital, waiting times may be long depending on the director's condition and schedule, and manpower availability may be limited in emergencies compared to large hospitals.
In conclusion, DB Plastic Surgery and Director Kuk Dong-bi are evaluated as a medical institution operating with firm professionalism and philosophy in the field of eye surgery. However, since all plastic surgery results can vary depending on individual characteristics, it is recommended to make a careful decision by comprehensively comparing and analyzing actual reviews from various channels along with the information provided by the hospital.