Complex facial laceration repair in Korea
What It Is Complex facial laceration repair is a reconstructive procedure to treat deep, irregular, or multiple facial cuts caused by trauma, accidents, or surgery. Unlike simple stitches, complex repairs often involve multiple tissue layers—skin, fat, muscle, and sometimes nerves or ducts—to restore both function and appearance. The goal is to achieve the best possible […]
Cleft lip repair in Korea
What It Is Cleft lip repair, also known as cheiloplasty, is a surgical procedure to correct a congenital split or gap in the upper lip. This condition occurs when the tissues of the lip fail to fuse properly during early fetal development. A cleft lip may occur alone or together with a cleft palate. The […]
Cleft palate repair in Korea
What It Is Cleft palate repair, also known as palatoplasty, is a surgical procedure to correct a congenital split or gap in the roof of the mouth (palate). This condition occurs when the tissues of the palate fail to fuse during fetal development. A cleft palate may occur alone or with a cleft lip. The […]
Alveolar bone graft (cleft) in Korea
What It Is An alveolar bone graft is a surgical procedure to repair the bony defect in the gum line (alveolus) of patients born with a cleft lip and/or palate. This defect prevents proper eruption of teeth, affects dental arch stability, and may create communication between the nose and mouth. In this surgery, bone—usually taken […]
Speech surgery for VPI in Korea
What It Is Speech surgery for velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) is a corrective procedure to improve speech in patients whose soft palate (velum) and throat muscles do not close properly during speech. This condition often occurs in children with cleft palate (repaired or unrepaired), but may also result from trauma, neurological disorders, or tumor surgery. VPI […]
Orthognathic surgery cleft sequence in Korea
What It Is Orthognathic surgery cleft sequence refers to the series of jaw surgeries performed in patients with a history of cleft lip and/or palate to correct skeletal deformities, malocclusion (misaligned bite), and facial asymmetry. Cleft patients often develop growth disturbances of the upper jaw (maxilla), leading to underdevelopment, misalignment with the lower jaw, and […]
Revision cleft lip rhinoplasty in Korea
What It Is Revision cleft lip rhinoplasty is a specialized surgical procedure to correct nasal deformities associated with cleft lip, often performed after an initial cleft lip repair. Patients with cleft lip commonly have asymmetric nostrils, collapsed nasal cartilage, septal deviation, or flattened nasal tip due to congenital differences and scarring from previous surgeries. This […]
Breast augmentation (implants) in Korea
What It Is Breast augmentation with implants is a cosmetic surgical procedure that enhances the size, shape, and projection of the breasts using silicone or saline implants. It is one of the most commonly performed plastic surgeries worldwide and in Korea, sought after for both aesthetic enhancement and reconstructive purposes (e.g., after mastectomy). In Korea, […]
Zygoma fracture ORIF in Korea
What It Is Zygoma fracture ORIF (Open Reduction and Internal Fixation) is a surgical procedure to treat fractures of the zygomatic bone (cheekbone). The zygoma is a key facial structure that provides contour, supports the orbit (eye socket), and contributes to chewing function. When fractured due to trauma, accidents, or sports injuries, the cheekbone may […]
Eyelid ptosis frontalis sling in Korea
What It Is Eyelid ptosis frontalis sling surgery is a reconstructive procedure used to treat severe drooping of the upper eyelid (ptosis) when the levator muscle (the main muscle that lifts the eyelid) is too weak to function properly. In this surgery, the eyelid is connected to the frontalis muscle in the forehead using a […]