Jung Soo Woo Plastic Surgery Clinic · Dr. Jung Soo Woo Analysis Report

Key Insights

Establishment & Leadership

Established in November 2021 by Dr. Jung Soo Woo, a veteran plastic surgeon with 20+ years of experience and former director at major hospitals (ID, Banobagi).

Core Philosophy

Operates on "Sincerity" and "Safety," emphasizing a 1:1 responsible care system by the representative director, moving away from "factory-style" operations.

Clinical Specialization

Specializes heavily in Eye Surgery (re-operations, middle-aged anti-aging) and Nose Surgery. Procedures are branded using the director's name: Jung (Eye), Soo (Nose), Woo (Re-operation).

Reputation Highlights

High patient satisfaction with detailed anatomical explanations and an honest approach. Counseling style is professional, though some find it distinctly autonomy-focused.

Director Profile: Dr. Jung Soo Woo

Medical Education and Qualifications

Graduated from Ajou University School of Medicine.
Completed residency and specialization in Plastic Surgery at Ajou University Hospital.

Professional Career and Experience

Over 20 years of clinical experience with an estimated 12,000 surgical cases.

Former Director at ID Hospital (One of Korea's largest).
Former Director at Banobagi Plastic Surgery (A top-tier major clinic).
Former Director at Opera Plastic Surgery & Naturalism Plastic Surgery.

Academic and International Affiliations

Member, Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS).
Member, Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (KSAPS).
Member, Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (KCPCA).

Member, International Confederation of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS).
International fellowships/training at UCLA Plastic Surgery (USA) and Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (Taiwan).

Hospital Information

Establishment & Location

Jung Soo Woo Plastic Surgery Clinic officially opened on November 15, 2021.

Located at 6th Floor, Jun Building, 378 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Easily accessible near Gangnam Station (Exit 3) on the Shinbundang Line and Line 2.

Operating Hours

Monday - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM (Night Diagnosis)
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Sunday/Public Holidays: Closed

Operational Philosophy

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The clinic's foundational philosophy is centered on "Sincerity" (Jin-jeong-seong). Dr. Jung aims to restore the essence of the doctor-patient relationship, moving away from viewing customers merely as commercial means.

It emphasizes a 1:1 Dedicated System, ensuring the representative director personally handles consultation, surgery, and post-operative care, mitigating "shadow doctor" concerns.

Safety & Operational Systems

Strict safety protocols including emergency preparedness and sterilization.
Surgeries primarily under sleep or local anesthesia.
Comprehensive post-operative care, including swelling management.
Transparency: Representative director is the sole surgeon, preventing "ghost surgery."

Clinical Specializations & Major Procedures

The clinic categorizes its services using the director's name: Jung (精 - Precision/Eye), Soo (秀 - Excellence/Nose), and Woo (佑 - Help/Re-operation).

Eye Surgery (Jung)

Double Eyelid Surgery: Natural Adhesion (non-incision) and Incision methods.
Ptosis Correction: Functional and aesthetic correction for sleepy eyes.
Canthoplasty (Trims): Epicanthoplasty, Lateral, and Dual canthoplasty, recommended only if anatomically beneficial.

Middle-Aged Anti-Aging Eye Surgery

Upper Blepharoplasty (Sang-an-geom): Corrects sagging upper eyelids.
Lower Blepharoplasty (Ha-an-geom): Addresses under-eye bags and sagging skin.
Sub-brow Lift: Lifts sagging skin below the eyebrow, preserving original double eyelid line.
Recovery: Typically 1-2 hours surgery, suture removal around day 7, 7-10 days recovery.

Nose Surgery (Soo)

Comprehensive Rhinoplasty: Bridge augmentation, tip plasty (autologous cartilage), alar reduction, and deviation correction.
Philosophy: Emphasizes "Excellence" (Soo) for structural stability and aesthetic harmony.

Re-operation (Woo)

Specialist in Revision Surgeries: Corrects failed previous surgeries, asymmetry, or dissatisfaction with aesthetic outcomes.
Applies to both eye and nose procedures, leveraging Dr. Jung's extensive experience.

Reputation and Patient Sentiment Analysis

Strengths & Positive Feedback

High Ratings: 9.6/10 on Gangnam Unni and 4.3/5 on Sungyesa, with high sub-scores in Doctor Kindness (4.7) and Counseling Professionalism (4.5).

Detailed & Educational Counseling: Dr. Jung explains anatomical structures thoroughly, helping patients understand surgical needs. Patients appreciate "very long consultations even without a fee."

Honesty & Lack of Pressure: Patients value that unnecessary surgeries are not pushed, with comments like, "I felt sincerity in that he didn't recommend surgery himself."

Surgical Outcomes: Reported satisfaction with natural-looking results and minimal scarring, particularly for eye and middle-aged eye surgeries.

Areas of Contention & Considerations

Counseling Style Nuances: Some patients found the doctor's autonomy-focused style, such as "the choice is yours," to be professional but slightly detached or cold.

Rushed Conclusion: A minority reported feeling the end of the consultation was rushed when asking final questions, despite good initial explanations.

Wait Times: Some reports of waiting times even with reservations, likely due to the director personally performing surgeries between consultations.

Conclusion: A Niche of Expertise and Sincerity

Jung Soo Woo Plastic Surgery Clinic distinguishes itself in the competitive Gangnam market through the seniority and reputation of Dr. Jung Soo Woo. His transition from leadership roles in Korea's largest plastic surgery hospitals to a private practice allows for a level of personalized, detailed care often absent in high-volume institutions.

Ideal Patients for Jung Soo Woo Clinic:

Middle-aged patients seeking anti-aging eye procedures (Upper/Lower Blepharoplasty) from a veteran surgeon.

Revision surgery candidates who require detailed anatomical analysis and a surgeon with extensive experience in complex cases.

Patients prioritizing safety and direct communication with the operating surgeon over low-cost, factory-style clinics.

While the consultation style is described as highly professional and educational, it is also characterized by a respect for patient autonomy that some may perceive as detached. Overall, the data suggests a high level of medical competence and patient trust, particularly in the domains of eye and nose surgery.