Key Summary
Expertise-Driven Leadership
Representative Director Seok Yun, a Catholic University of Korea specialist, brings extensive experience from top clinics like BK Dongyang and JK Plastic Surgery, excelling in facial contouring and orthognathic surgery.
Proprietary Procedures
Pladen's 'Bbobgi Injection', a 3rd generation fat-dissolving brand, dominates the non-surgical body contouring market with strong recognition and a large-volume system.
Unique Treatment Philosophy
Guided by 'Timeless Beauty' and 'Achromatic Beauty', the clinic focuses on enhancing individual charm with natural results, avoiding standardized trends.
Prime Location & Accessibility
Strategically located on Gangnam-daero near Sinsa Station, offering excellent accessibility and multilingual support for both domestic and international patients.
Representative Director Seok Yun
Education & Training
- Graduated from the Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine.
- Master of Medicine (Plastic Surgery Major), Graduate School of the Catholic University of Korea.
- Completed internship and Plastic Surgery residency at Gangnam St. Mary's Hospital.
- Obtained Plastic Surgery Specialist Board Certification.
Major Career
- Former Director at BK Dongyang Plastic Surgery.
- Former Director at JK Plastic Surgery.
- Visiting Scholar at the Craniofacial Center of Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan.
- Representative Director of Pladen Plastic Surgery.
- Adjunct Professor of Plastic Surgery at the Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine.
- Medical Director of Shanghai Seoul Leaguer Medical Beauty Hospital.
Academic Activities & Memberships
- Regular Member, Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS) & Steering Committee Member, Craniomaxillofacial Research Group.
- Regular Member, Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (KSAPS).
- Regular Member, Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (KCPCA).
- International Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) & Member, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).
Hospital Overview & Philosophy
Location & Basic Information
Pladen Plastic Surgery is located on the 4th floor of the ICT Tower, 624 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Sinsa-dong), near Exit 6 of Sinsa Station. This prime location offers high accessibility for both domestic and foreign patients.
- Operating Hours: Weekdays 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM). Note: Tuesday night clinics have ended; Thursdays remain until 8:30 PM.
- Scale: Medium to large size, equipped with modern operating rooms, recovery rooms, and consultation rooms, with multiple plastic surgery specialists.
Founding Ideology & Treatment Philosophy
Under the slogan "Timeless Beauty," Pladen Plastic Surgery pursues beauty that transcends time. Its philosophy is built on three core principles:
- Achromatic Beauty: Respecting each patient's unique beauty and enhancing it without imposing standardized trends.
- Sincerity: Focusing on safe and effective procedure results over flashy marketing or price competition.
- Research-based: Committing to procedures verified through proprietary recipes and clinical research.
Major Clinical Areas & Signature Procedures
Facial Contouring & Orthognathic Surgery
Led by Director Seok Yun, this area focuses on both functional and aesthetic improvements, drawing on his expertise from Chang Gung Hospital and extensive surgical experience.
- Key Procedures: Square jaw reduction, cheekbone reduction, chin surgery.
- Approach: Emphasizes 'natural lines' and overall facial harmony, supported by a robust safety system for general anesthesia.
Bbobgi Injection - Non-surgical Body Contouring
Pladen's signature procedure, 'Bbobgi Injection', offers a non-surgical alternative to liposuction, targeting stubborn fat areas.
- Features: 3rd Generation Platinum Bbobgi Injection with proprietary recipe, large-volume injection, and semi-permanent fat cell destruction.
- Target Areas: Abdomen, thighs, arms, calves.
- Results: Advertises significant line changes and reduced yo-yo effect, chosen by over 160,000 people.
Anti-aging & Petit Surgery
Complementing their main offerings, Pladen provides a range of anti-aging and petit procedures.
- Lifting: Thread lifting, laser lifting (Inmode, Shurink).
- Fillers/Botox: Wrinkle improvement and volume augmentation using verified products (Juvederm, Restylane).
- Skin Boosters: Skin texture and tone improvement through regenerative injections (Rejuran Healer).
Reputation & Patient Review Analysis
Positive Evaluations
- Procedure Effect: High satisfaction with 'Bbobgi Injection', noticeable line changes and weight loss reported.
- Kind Counseling: Counseling managers and medical staff are praised for kindness, honesty, and meticulous checks, with Director Seok Yun recommending only necessary procedures.
- Accessibility & Facilities: High satisfaction with the convenient location near Sinsa Station and clean, modern hospital facilities.
Considerations & Areas for Improvement
- Wait Time & System: Criticisms regarding long waiting times and a perceived 'factory-type' system due to high popularity.
- Pain: Some reviews mention pain during the fat-dissolving injection, which can be characteristic of large-volume medication.
- Post-care Guidance: Expressed regret over insufficient guidance on post-procedure care, such as massage methods or precautions.
Conclusion
Pladen Plastic Surgery harmonizes Representative Director Seok Yun's solid surgical skills in facial contouring and orthognathic surgery with its popular proprietary petit procedure brand, 'Bbobgi Injection'. Building on the expertise of medical staff from leading plastic surgery clinics, the hospital maintains a systematic approach, pragmatically pursuing both safety and effectiveness in the competitive Gangnam market.
”Patients benefit from Director Seok Yun's expertise for complex surgeries and access to verified non-surgical body contouring through 'Bbobgi Injection'. While challenges like waiting times or a perceived mechanical process might arise from its large-scale operations, Pladen Plastic Surgery stands out as a highly competitive medical institution, blending specialized expertise with broad popularity.