Analysis Report

I-Contact Plastic Surgery

Lee Seok-hyun Representative Director In-depth Analysis

Eye Surgery Revision Surgery Patient-Centered Care

Executive Summary

Focus on Specialization

I-Contact Plastic Surgery is highly specialized in Eye Surgery and Revision Eye Surgery, operating under a single representative director system.

Medical Expertise

Representative Director Lee Seok-hyun is a board-certified plastic surgeon from Yonsei University, with extensive experience at Severance Hospital and major clinics.

Medical Philosophy

The clinic values emotional communion ('I-Contact') with patients, offering a 1:1 responsible care system that avoids factory-style surgeries.

Market Reputation

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

In-depth Analysis of Representative Director Lee Seok-hyun

Education & Board Certification

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

Professional Career

  • Former Director at Banobagi Plastic Surgery (Eye and Nose Surgery)
  • Former Director at View Plastic Surgery (Eye Surgery)
  • Former Director at Lamiche Plastic Surgery (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

Medical Philosophy

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Director Lee Seok-hyun's medical philosophy can be summarized as "Communion with Patients" and "Honest Practice." He values emotional connection, focuses on his expertise in eye surgery, and avoids recommending unnecessary or excessive procedures, aiming for realistic improvements based on over 23 years of experience.

  • Meaning of Eye Contact
  • Focus on Aptitude
  • Avoiding Excessive Surgery

Hospital Overview & Operational System

Basic Information & Location

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)

Accessibility: Situated between Gangnam Station and Sinnonhyeon Station, offering excellent accessibility.

Contact: 02-534-7744

Operational Philosophy & Consultation Hours

The most significant operational feature is its 1-Person Doctor system, ensuring the representative director personally oversees the entire process from consultation to post-operative care, avoiding 'Factory-style surgery' concerns.

  • Dedicated Care: Director Lee limits daily surgeries to maintain quality.
  • Safety System: Operating room CCTVs and board-certified anesthesiologists ensure safety.

Consultation Hours:

  • 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 - Core Competencies

Ten Point Incision Method

  • Designed to compensate for disadvantages of traditional incision methods.
  • Induces secure adhesion through 10 points without removing excessive tissue.
  • Effective for thick eyelid skin, excessive fat, or revision surgery.

Double Lock Natural Adhesion

  • Non-incisional method improving 'unraveling' of the burial method.
  • Uses double fixation (Double Lock) for natural adhesion.
  • Pursues naturalness, fast recovery, and no visible scarring.

Revision Eye Surgery

  • Sausage Eye Correction: High-difficulty surgery to remove scar tissue and lower lines.
  • Unraveled Eye/Asymmetry Correction: Precise analysis and correction of previous surgical failures.
  • Recommends surgery only when benefits outweigh losses, with realistic expectations.

Specialized Eye Procedures & Others

Middle-aged Eye Surgery

  • Upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty, sub-brow lift.
  • Aims for both functional improvement (field of vision) and aesthetic youthfulness.

Male Eye Surgery

  • Focuses on creating "cool eyes without being greasy."
  • Improves impression through inner double eyelids or monolid-style correction.

Other Procedures

  • Canthoplasty: Epicanthoplasty, superior, lateral, and lowering canthoplasty; 'Semi-permanent Canthoplasty' techniques.
  • Under-eye Fat Repositioning: Improves dark circles/bulging; '3Day Under-eye Fat Repositioning' program.

Reputation & Characteristics Analysis

Positive Reputation & Differentiators

  • High Ratings: Records high satisfaction levels (9.6 points on Gangnam Unni, 4.3 points on Sungyesa).
  • Nickname 'Nun-beoji': Expresses gratitude for restoring eyes and resolving complexes.
  • Meticulous Consultation: Director consults directly for extended periods, meticulously setting lines.
  • Natural Results: Prefers and implements natural lines that fit the patient's face.
  • Revision Skills: Numerous successful high-difficulty revision surgeries; high satisfaction with aftercare.
  • Exclusion of Overtreatment: Advocates 'conscientious practice', not recommending unnecessary surgery.
  • Maximizing 1-Person Clinic Benefits: One doctor responsible from beginning to end, building trust.
  • Communication via YouTube: Transparently discloses surgical info, Q&A via 'I-Contact TV'.

Points to Consider

  • Waiting Time: Due to the single director system and meticulous consultations, waiting times may occur, paradoxically indicating meticulous care.
  • Style Preference: Director Lee tends to pursue naturalness; patients desiring very flashy or high lines should clearly convey their desires during consultation for coordination.

Conclusion

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

Expertise

Proven skills through Yonsei University Medical School background and extensive experience at large hospitals.

Reliability

High trust from patients through principles like 1-person responsible care, CCTV installation, and avoidance of overtreatment.

Satisfaction

The nickname 'Nun-beoji' and numerous positive revision surgery reviews attest to his ability to accurately identify patient needs.

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.

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