Hand Scar Revision in Korea
What It Is Hand scar revision is a surgical or non-surgical procedure that improves the appearance, texture, and function of scars on the hands. Because the hands are highly visible and functional, scars here can cause both aesthetic concerns and functional limitations such as stiffness, contractures, or sensitivity. In Korea, scar revision is performed by […]
Tear Trough Fat Graft in Korea
What It Is Tear trough fat grafting is a cosmetic procedure that uses the patient’s own fat to fill the hollow area beneath the lower eyelids, known as the tear trough. These hollows can cause shadows that make the face look tired, aged, or unhealthy, even when well-rested. In Korea, tear trough fat grafting is […]
Areola Top-Hat Lift in Korea
What It Is The areola top-hat lift is a specialized breast lift technique that focuses on reshaping and lifting the breast by tightening the skin around the areola. This method is often chosen when patients need a subtle lift or correction of mild sagging without the full scarring of traditional mastopexy. The technique is called […]
Congenital Chest Deformity Correction in Korea
What It Is Congenital chest deformity correction refers to a range of surgical and cosmetic procedures designed to improve the appearance and, in some cases, the function of the chest in patients born with structural chest wall anomalies. These include conditions like pectus excavatum (sunken chest), pectus carinatum (protruding chest), Poland syndrome (underdeveloped chest muscles), […]
Pectus Excavatum Repair (Cosmetic Adjunct) in Korea
What It Is Pectus excavatum repair (cosmetic adjunct) refers to surgical and non-surgical procedures designed to improve the chest’s external appearance in patients with pectus excavatum, a condition where the breastbone (sternum) is sunken inward. While some patients undergo functional surgeries (like the Nuss or Ravitch procedure) to correct breathing or cardiac issues, others seek […]
Neck Webbing (Pterygium Colli) Release in Korea
What It Is Neck webbing release, also known as pterygium colli release, is a reconstructive and cosmetic surgical procedure to remove or correct the web-like skin folds on the sides of the neck. These folds can be present from birth (often associated with genetic conditions such as Turner syndrome or Noonan syndrome) or may occur […]
Trap Muscle Resection for Neckline in Korea
What It Is Trap muscle resection, also known as trapezius muscle reduction or trapezius muscle resection, is a cosmetic procedure that reduces the bulk of the upper trapezius muscle to create a longer, slimmer, and more elegant neckline. The trapezius is a large back and shoulder muscle that, when overly developed or bulky, can make […]
Chin Wing Osteotomy in Korea
What It Is Chin Wing Osteotomy is an advanced facial bone surgery that reshapes the entire lower border of the mandible, including the chin and jawline. Unlike standard chin augmentation or sliding genioplasty, which affect only the chin tip, this procedure allows surgeons to contour the whole jawline for a sharper, more defined, and balanced […]
Canalicular laceration repair in Korea
What It Is Canalicular laceration repair is a delicate microsurgical procedure used to repair injuries to the canaliculi, the small tear drainage channels in the upper and lower eyelids. These structures transport tears from the eye to the nasal cavity. Trauma from accidents, sharp objects, falls, or animal bites can cut the canaliculus, leading to […]
Radial forearm free flap in Korea
What It Is Trigger finger release is a surgical treatment for stenosing tenosynovitis, commonly known as trigger finger or trigger thumb. The condition occurs when the tendon sheath in the finger becomes narrowed, making it difficult for the tendon to glide smoothly. This leads to symptoms such as pain, stiffness, and the finger getting “stuck” […]