Dr. Kim Hye-young – Plastic Surgeon in Seoul, Korea
Founder and Chief Surgeon of Y-Young Plastic Surgery Clinic
Dr. Kim Hye-young is a plastic surgeon in Seoul specializing in rhinoplasty, facial contouring, and individualized facial surgery. With more than 20 years of surgical experience, she focuses on anatomy-based planning, balanced facial proportions, and natural-looking results designed for long-term stability. Her approach begins with understanding each patient’s facial structure rather than applying the same surgical design to every face.
Rhinoplasty · Facial Contouring · Revision Surgery
20+ Years
Specializing in Rhinoplasty
Experience focused on complex primary and revision rhinoplasty.
Maximum 2
Surgeries Per Day
Dedicated surgical focus and individualized patient care.
One Surgeon
Complete Care
Every step is managed by the same revision rhinoplasty specialist.
Revision Rhinoplasty Expertise
Expertise in contracted nose, crooked nose, implant complications, and structural reconstruction.
Meet Dr. Kim Hye-young
For Dr. Kim, facial plastic surgery is not simply about making a feature smaller, higher, or more defined.
The goal is to understand how the nose, cheekbones, jawline, chin, soft tissue, and overall facial proportions work together.
This philosophy guides her approach to both rhinoplasty and facial contouring surgery at Y-Young Plastic Surgery Clinic in Seoul.
Rather than pursuing dramatic change for every patient, Dr. Kim develops an individualized surgical plan based on anatomy, proportion, tissue characteristics, and the patient’s goals.
Education and Surgical Training
Yonsei University of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
The Catholic University of Korea Medical Center
Internship
The Catholic University of Korea Medical Center
Residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan
Fellowship in Craniofacial Surgery
More Than 20 Years of Surgical Experience
Before founding Y-Young Plastic Surgery Clinic, Dr. Kim served as an attending plastic surgeon at several plastic surgery institutions in Seoul.
Previous Clinical Experience
- GNG Hospital, Seoul
- ID Hospital, Seoul
- Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic, Seoul
Her clinical experience includes facial contouring, rhinoplasty, craniofacial surgery, and complex facial surgical planning.
Today, she serves as Founder and Chief Surgeon of Y-Young Plastic Surgery Clinic, personally evaluating patients and developing individualized surgical plans.
Specialized Expertise in Facial Contouring
Dr. Kim’s facial contouring practice focuses on creating balanced changes across the cheekbones, jawline, and chin rather than treating each area independently.
Her primary facial contouring procedures include:
Square Jaw Reduction
Long-curve resection can be used to create a smoother mandibular contour from below the ear toward the chin while avoiding an abrupt secondary angle.
Depending on the patient’s anatomy, treatment may also involve cortical bone reduction, masseter reduction, or other procedures intended to improve frontal and lateral facial balance.
Zygoma Reduction
For prominent cheekbones, Dr. Kim evaluates the degree and direction of projection before determining how much reduction and repositioning are appropriate.
The goal is not maximum bone reduction, but an appropriate reduction combined with stable fixation and balanced facial proportions.
Chin Surgery
Chin surgery may address a wide chin, long chin, recessed chin, or protruding chin.
The surgical design is selected according to the patient’s existing bone width, height, projection, and relationship to the jawline.
Specialized Expertise in Rhinoplasty
Dr. Kim also specializes in individualized rhinoplasty based on nasal anatomy, available tissue, and overall facial proportions.
Rather than selecting the same implant or graft material for every patient, surgical planning considers the structural characteristics of the nose and the type of change required.
No-Implant Rhinoplasty
When appropriate, rhinoplasty may be performed using the patient’s own cartilage rather than an artificial implant.
Possible graft materials include:
- Ear cartilage
- Septal cartilage
- Autologous rib cartilage
- Donor rib cartilage when appropriate
The choice of material depends on the patient’s existing nasal structure and surgical requirements.
3D-CT Based Rhinoplasty Planning
Y-Young Plastic Surgery uses 3D-CT imaging when structural evaluation is necessary.
This allows Dr. Kim to assess nasal bone anatomy and other structural characteristics before determining an individualized surgical plan.
FITme 3D Customized Rhinoplasty
For selected patients, customized rhinoplasty planning may incorporate FITme technology based on individual facial and 3D imaging data.
Specialized Expertise in Rhinoplasty, Revision Rhinoplasty, and Facial Contouring
Dr. Hyeyoung Kim specializes in rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, and facial contouring, with surgical planning based on each patient’s anatomy, tissue condition, and previous surgical history.
Revision rhinoplasty requires a different level of evaluation from primary rhinoplasty. Scar tissue, altered cartilage, previous implants, structural weakness, and limited donor tissue must all be carefully assessed before determining whether another surgery is appropriate.
Rather than simply changing the appearance, Dr. Kim focuses on identifying the structural cause of the patient’s concern and developing an individualized surgical plan designed for natural proportions and long-term stability.
A Specialized Approach to Revision Rhinoplasty
Revision rhinoplasty is not simply a second rhinoplasty. Previous surgery may have changed the nasal cartilage, supporting structures, scar tissue, and available graft materials.
Dr. Kim carefully evaluates what was changed during the previous surgery, why the current concern developed, and which structures can be safely preserved or reconstructed.
When additional support is required, appropriate graft materials—including septal, ear, or rib cartilage—may be considered according to the individual condition of the nose.
The goal is not excessive correction, but a stable and natural nasal structure that remains harmonious with the patient’s facial proportions.
Her Surgical Philosophy
Anatomy Before Technique
The same procedure should not be performed in exactly the same way for every patient.
Understanding the underlying anatomy comes first.
Appropriate Change Rather Than Maximum Change
More reduction, more projection, or a more dramatic contour does not necessarily produce a better result.
Dr. Kim emphasizes achieving the amount of change appropriate for each individual face.
Natural Results That Age Well
Successful facial surgery should remain harmonious as swelling resolves and tissues settle.
For this reason, surgical planning considers structural support, proportion, and long-term stability—not only the immediate postoperative appearance.
Honest Surgical Recommendations
Not every concern requires surgery.
Consultation includes discussion of realistic expectations, available options, potential limitations, and whether surgery is appropriate in the first place.
Professional Affiliations
Member of:
Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS)
Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (KSAPS)
Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (KCPCA)
American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM)
Teaching and Professional Training
Clinical Trainer, JY Medicine
BB-Lock™ Program
Why Patients Choose Dr. Hyeyoung Kim
Patients traveling to Korea for facial surgery often need more than a procedure recommendation. They need to understand why a particular operation is being recommended and what limitations should be considered before making a decision.
At Y-Young Plastic Surgery Clinic, consultation focuses on:
Individual anatomical evaluation
Surgical planning begins with the patient’s facial structure rather than a standardized design.
Clear surgical recommendations
Patients are informed about the proposed procedure, expected changes, and relevant limitations.
One-surgeon approach
Dr. Kim personally evaluates each patient and establishes the surgical plan.
Postoperative follow-up
Recovery and structural stability are considered part of the treatment process rather than separate from surgery.
Dr. Kim Hye-young at a Glance
| Name | Dr. Kim Hye-young |
| Position | Founder and Chief Surgeon |
| Clinic | Y-Young Plastic Surgery Clinic |
| Location | Seoul, South Korea |
| Experience | More than 20 years |
| Specialties | Rhinoplasty, Facial Contouring, Revision Surgery |
| Medical School | Yonsei University |
| Residency | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea Medical Center |
| Fellowship | Craniofacial Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan |
FAQ
Patients appreciate Dr. Kim’s honest consultation, personalized planning, and commitment to natural-looking, long-term results.
Dr. Kim specializes in facial contouring surgery and rhinoplasty, with treatment plans tailored to each patient’s facial anatomy and aesthetic goals.
Every recommendation is based on a detailed evaluation of facial structure, skin quality, and the patient’s individual concerns rather than a standardized approach.
Yes. Dr. Kim focuses on facial harmony, balanced proportions, and results that remain natural over time rather than dramatic changes.
Patients receive personalized postoperative guidance and continuous follow-up throughout the recovery process to support stable, long-term outcomes.
