erase the years.
AVA Plastic Surgery in Seoul
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Seungsoo Kim performs 1:1 surgery at AVA Plastic Surgery in Sinsa, Seoul (Exit 4): Dual Deep-Plane Facelift, eyelid, rhinoplasty & revision.
Contact and directionsNot about pulling tight —
'back to where it belongs'is what we restore.
Dr. Seungsoo Kim, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Proven through academic expertise and operational transparency
Specialist Certificate No. 2344
Surgery & others (2014–2017)
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Four weeks after under-eye fat repositioning: filling the hollows brightened my appearance
Rhinoplasty review: my crooked nasal tip was corrected just as I hoped
Two months after under-eye fat repositioning: I can barely remember how my under-eyes looked before
Eight weeks after forehead fat grafting: I no longer notice swelling and it looks natural to me
Eight weeks after under-eye fat repositioning and fat grafting: people often say I look brighter
Eight weeks after full-face fat grafting, with a second touch-up at week seven
Very happy after surgery addressing the eye-to-brow area and eyelid asymmetry
Four weeks after eyelid surgery: very happy with how naturally my eyes are settling
Three weeks after alar reduction: the scars I worried about are less noticeable than I expected
Six weeks after under-eye fat repositioning: people often comment on the change
지방이식 6주차, 첫 지방이식인데 생착률 좋아서 대만족이에요
중안면거상＋눈밑지방재배치 한달차, 인상 밝아졌다는 말 정말 많이 들어요
※ These reviews are personal patient experiences posted with consent. Individual results may vary.
Dr. Seungsoo Kim
The completion of a lift is not in the pulling, but in erasing the 'traces'.
AVA's details, refined through thousands of clinical experiences, do not stop at a temporary surface pull. We reconstruct the core structure to restore elasticity and provide natural results without harming your original expressions.
An uncompromising 1mm difference determines the dignity of the result.
High-end Procedures on Another Level
Dual-Deep Plane Anti-Aging
Not a simple surface incision — we firmly lift and anchor from deep within the SMAS fascia to distribute tension evenly. AVA's signature facelift that leaves no surgical traces behind.
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Micro-Facial Philtrum & Lip
Micro-level precision suturing minimizes scar concerns while mathematically redesigning the golden-ratio angles to complete a naturally elegant smile.
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Differentiated expertise and know-how
Anti-Aging
Facelift that turns back time
Eye Surgery
Eyes that truly suit you
Rhinoplasty
Anchoring the center of your face
AVA JOURNAL
Notes from Dr. Kim
From our clinic in Seoul, a closer look at the anatomical decisions behind your care. Explore surgical comparisons, candidacy criteria, and recovery timelines written by Dr. Seungsoo Kim.
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FROM THE JOURNAL
Why I Performed a Deep-Plane Facelift & Eyelid Surgery on My Own Mother — 2-Month Recovery Log
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Seungsoo Kim shares the surgical plan and unretouched 6-week and 2-month recovery log from performing a deep-plane facelift and eyelid surgery on his mother.
Read the story →NOTES & PERSPECTIVES
Radiofrequency (RF) Lifting Anatomy — Thermage FLX & Oligio vs. InMode FX/FORMA vs. Microneedle RF
Dr. Seungsoo Kim compares monopolar RF (Thermage FLX, Oligio) dermal heating, bipolar RF + HVP (InMode FX, FORMA) jowl/submental contouring, and microneedle RF (Potenza, Sylfirm X) pore remodeling.
Read the story →NOTES & PERSPECTIVES
Autologous Adipose SVF & Venous PRP Regenerative Care — Facial Fat Grafting, Scalp & Recovery Safety
Dr. Seungsoo Kim explains uncultured closed-kit autologous adipose SVF (stromal vascular fraction) and venous PRP (platelet-rich plasma), recipient-bed fat graft support, scalp care, and safety.
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OUR PERSPECTIVE
Good care begins
with a conversation.
Get to know the clinic and the surgeon behind your care. Our journal brings that conversation beyond the consultation room.
Meet Dr. KimFrequently Asked Questions Before Your Visit
Q1. Why do international patients choose AVA Plastic Surgery in Sinsa, Gangnam, Seoul?
Located 1 minute from Sinsa Station Exit 4, AVA Plastic Surgery is led 1-on-1 by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Seungsoo Kim (MD #103360, Specialist #2344), combining Dual-Deep Plane Facelift, periorbital surgery, structural rhinoplasty, micro-fat grafting, and AVA Skin Clinic under one roof.
Q2. Does Dr. Seungsoo Kim personally perform every consultation and surgery without shadow doctors?
Yes. AVA operates a strict single-surgeon responsibility system. Dr. Seungsoo Kim personally conducts every consultation, preoperative design, surgical procedure, and post-operative follow-up check.
Q3. How can overseas patients schedule a consultation and plan their stay in Korea?
You can request a pre-arrival photo or video assessment via WhatsApp, LINE, WeChat, or our online consultation form. We provide transparent procedure estimates and recommended stay durations in Seoul before you book your flights.
※ Individual surgical and treatment outcomes vary depending on anatomy and tissue condition. Potential risks include swelling, bruising, bleeding, infection, or asymmetry; a thorough 1-on-1 consultation with our board-certified plastic surgeon is required prior to any procedure.