In-depth Analysis Report

Haneul Plastic Surgery Clinic

Representative Director Kim Seong-ho

Busan Plastic Surgery 30+ Years Experience Patient Safety First

Key Summary

Regional Hub Clinic

Haneul Plastic Surgery Clinic is a large-scale plastic surgery clinic in Busan's Medical Street, acting as a regional hub medical institution equipped with university-hospital level facilities and systems.

Veteran Director

Representative Director Kim Seong-ho is a plastic surgery specialist with over 30 years of experience, a Pusan National University alumnus with diverse surgical expertise.

Safety & Principles

The hospital emphasizes 'Basics and Principles', making patient safety (real-name surgery, resident anesthesiologists, daily surgery quota) core to its operations.

Dual Reputation

Positive reviews on results coexist with internal employee concerns regarding high work intensity, reflecting the duality of a large hospital's systematic yet 'factory-type' system.

Director Kim Seong-ho Profile

Representative Director Kim Seong-ho is the founder and leading medical staff of Haneul Plastic Surgery Clinic, a veteran specialist with over 30 years of clinical experience in the field of plastic surgery in the Busan region.

  • Education: Graduated from Pusan National University College of Medicine, holds a Ph.D. in Medicine.
  • Qualification: Plastic Surgery Specialist.
  • Major Career: Current Representative Director of Haneul Plastic Surgery Clinic with approximately 30 years of medical career.
  • Academic Activities: Regular Member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Korean Society for Head and Neck Oncology, Korean Society for Microsurgery, Korean Society for Surgery of the Hand, and many others.

"Safety and Beauty, Satisfaction in Both"

Director Kim Seong-ho's medical philosophy prioritizes giving patients courage and confidence, valuing individual harmony and balance over excessive surgery.

He specializes in the overall scope of plastic surgery including eye, nose, facial contouring, breast surgery, fat surgery, and lifting, with active adoption of the latest techniques like endoscopic breast surgery.

Hospital Overview & Philosophy

Location and Scale

Haneul Plastic Surgery Clinic is located at Ace Medical Tower, 62-1 Seomyeon-ro (Bujeon-dong), Busanjin-gu, Busan. Seomyeon is the core area of 'Medical Street', a central commercial district with numerous medical institutions.

The hospital is a large-scale medical institution, occupying 8 floors (3rd to 10th floor) of the building, boasting facilities comparable to a university hospital.

Floor Composition

Floor Major Facilities and Functions
10F VIP Banquet Hall
9F Plastic Surgery Counseling Center
8F 2nd Medical Center (Post-op checkups, outpatient treatment)
7F 1st Medical Center (Main treatment and procedures)
6F Surgery Center (Sterile operating rooms, anesthesia systems)
5F Dermatology Counseling & Procedures (Petit surgery, laser treatments)
4F Skin Care Room (Post-operative management & aesthetics)
3F Inpatient & Recovery Room (Intensive monitoring)

Safety Systems & Operations Philosophy

Haneul Plastic Surgery Clinic has established robust safety systems in response to past industry issues and actively promotes them, emphasizing 'Basics and Principles' and patient safety.

  • Eradication of Shadow Doctors & Real-Name System

    Operates a system where a designated dedicated specialist takes charge 1:1 from consultation to surgery and progress checks to prevent 'Ghost Surgery'.

  • Daily Surgery Quota System

    The number of surgeries performed per day is limited to ensure medical staff can perform surgery in optimal condition, preventing 'factory-type' surgery.

  • Resident Anesthesiologist & Emergency Systems

    An anesthesiology specialist with over 30 years of experience resides in the hospital for real-time monitoring. Equipped with university-hospital level safety equipment like defibrillators, emergency kits, and UPS.

  • After Care System

    A dedicated care room (4th floor) for post-operative swelling management, scar care, and skin regeneration, providing customized recovery programs.

Medical Hours

  • Weekdays: 10:00 AM ~ 7:00 PM
  • Saturdays: 10:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM
  • Public Holidays: 10:00 AM ~ 2:00 PM
  • Lunch Time: 1:00 PM ~ 2:00 PM
  • Sundays: Closed

Major Procedures & Specialties

Haneul Plastic Surgery Clinic covers a wide range of medical subjects from face to body as a comprehensive plastic surgery clinic, supported by a collaborative team of specialists.

Eye and Nose Surgery

  • Eye Surgery: Double eyelid (buried, incisional, natural adhesion), ptosis correction, canthoplasty, upper/lower blepharoplasty, revision surgery, middle-aged eye surgery.
  • Nose Surgery: Cosmetic nose surgery, functional nose surgery (rhinitis, deviated septum).

Facial Contouring and Lifting

  • Facial Contouring: Square jaw surgery, cheekbone reduction, chin tip surgery (utilizes 3D CT for precision).
  • Lifting/Anti-aging: Facelifts, forehead lifts, thread lifting (Bespoke), laser lifting (Inmode, Shurink).

Breast and Body Contouring

  • Breast Surgery: Implant insertion, breast reduction, correction of sagging breasts (endoscopic equipment).
  • Fat Surgery: Large-capacity liposuction, autologous fat grafting, post-operative management for skin elasticity.

Other Medical Services

  • Hair Transplant: Incisional/non-incisional, hairline correction.
  • Dermatology/Petit Surgery: Botox, fillers, skin boosters (Juvelook, Rejuran) at a dedicated center (5th floor).

Reputation & Analysis

Patient and Consumer Reputation

Positive Evaluation

  • High ratings (e.g., 9.7/10) on platforms like Gangnam Unni and Babitalk.
  • Satisfaction with systematic system, various event prices, and eye/nose surgery results.
  • Frequent comments: "Counseling is meticulous," "Facilities are large and clean."

Negative Evaluation and Complaints

  • Intermittent points regarding long waiting times, attitude of some counseling managers, or personal dissatisfaction with surgical results.
  • Complaints from differences in subjective aesthetic standards are inevitable for plastic surgery, and absolute numbers can be higher for large hospitals.

Internal Employee Reputation (Corporate Culture)

Analysis of 'Jobplanet' data shows Haneul Plastic Surgery Clinic's corporate rating at 2.6 points (out of 5).

Pros

  • Employees cited 'support for team dinners' and 'work environment' as advantages.

Cons

  • 'Stress from interpersonal relationships due to female-dominated workplace characteristics', 'high work intensity', and 'lack of system' were pointed out.
  • Suggests that the work environment of a large hospital handling many patients acts as a significant burden on employees.

Verification of Controversies and Issues

  • Medical Accident Related: Search results revealed a propofol-related medical accident in 2009 at a certain plastic surgery clinic in Seomyeon, Busan (operator Mr. Shin), but no direct connection between this incident and Haneul Plastic Surgery Clinic's Representative Director Kim Seong-ho was confirmed. This past incident likely influences Haneul Plastic Surgery Clinic currently emphasizing 'safe anesthesia' and the 'real-name system'.
  • Consumer Damage Relief: According to Korea Consumer Agency data, disputes regarding contract termination and refusal of refunds related to plastic surgery are increasing across the industry. As a large hospital, Haneul Plastic Surgery Clinic cannot be completely free from these disputes, but specific and serious legal dispute cases have not notably appeared in recent data.

Conclusion

Haneul Plastic Surgery Clinic has established itself as a representative large-scale plastic surgery clinic in the Busan region under the leadership and long experience of Representative Director Kim Seong-ho. University-hospital level facilities, a collaborative system of specialists by field, and thorough safety management (resident anesthesiologist, surgery quota system) are elements that give high trust to patients.

Representative Director Kim Seong-ho possesses expertise covering not only cosmetic surgery but also reconstruction and functional surgery based on over 30 years of clinical experience, maintaining a firm medical philosophy of "Safety and Harmony."

However, complaints from some patients about the long waiting times and mechanical systems typical of large hospitals, as well as the fatigue of internal staff due to high work intensity, appear to be challenges that need improvement. From a patient's perspective, it is important to carefully check not only the hospital's flashy marketing and scale but also whether the attending doctor takes responsibility until the end during consultation (implementation of real-name system) and whether post-operative management is thorough.

Overall, Haneul Plastic Surgery Clinic is evaluated as a reliable medical institution with high awareness and technical skills in the Busan/Gyeongnam area, but it is recommended to carefully choose the medical staff and surgical method suitable for oneself through individual consultation before deciding on surgery.

Core Values

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