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The Best Plastic Surgeon in Korea
Myung Ju Lee, M.D., Ph.D.

The Best
Plastic Surgeon
in Korea

specializing in deep plane facelift, neck lift, and rhinoplasty
specializing in deep plane facelift,
necklift, and rhinoplasty
Facelift Center
mini facelift
Mini Facelift
VIP Plastic Surgery Korea
smas facelift
SMAS Facelift
2 Weeks Program
Deep Plane Facelift
Deep Plane Facelift
VIP Aftercare Program

Premium Post-Op Care

At VIP, recovery is just as important as surgery. Enjoy comprehensive post-op care by our surgeons, private recovery spaces, and personalized wellness services designed to enhance healing and long-term result. Experience VIP’s unparalleled aftercare-carefully designed services you won’t find at other clinics.
At VIP, recovery matters as much as surgery, with private suites, personalized care, and support you won’t find elsewhere.
Dr. Myung Ju Lee, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Myung Ju Lee, M.D., Ph.D.

Founder and Chief Surgeon of VIP Plastic Surgery Korea

Dr. Myung Ju Lee M.D., Ph.D. is a prominent board-certified Plastic Surgeon, widely recognized for his contributions to Korean Plastic Surgery, specializing in deep plane facelift, rib cartilage rhinoplasty, and body contouring surgeries. He is the founder and director of VIP Plastic Surgery Korea based in Jeju, South Korea. He is recognized both in his homeland and internationally, as one of the most respected plastic surgeons today. Ever since he became a full-fledged plastic surgeon, Dr. Lee has held professorial and chief surgeon positions in various universities and hospitals. Dr. Lee and The VIP team have acquired more than 25 years of clinical experience and have performed over 20,000 successful surgical procedures without any malpractice. He had performed many ‘FIRST’ procedures in Korea such as Autologous Rib Cartilage Rhinoplasty and Extended Deep Plane Facelift.
The Aesthetic Society member
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
Top Doctor Award by Realself
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Dr. Mi Jung Kim, M.D.

Board-Certified Korean Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Mi Jung Kim, M.D., is an esteemed board-certified Korean plastic surgeon specializing in anti-aging surgeries, particularly eyelids and breast procedures. With years of clinical experience at Yonsei University Severance Hospital as a microsurgeon and a clinical professor, she has earned a reputation for precision and exceptional outcomes. Known for her outstanding empathy and attentive bedside manner, Dr. Kim has an exceptional ability to understand patients’ desires and turn them into detailed, natural results. She holds degrees from the University of Toronto and Yonsei University College of Medicine, and is an active member of KSAPS, KSPRS, and KCPCA. As a core surgeon at VIP Plastic Surgery Korea, she continues to advance both patient care and academic research.
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Member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Regular member of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Full member of the Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons
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Dr. Mi Jung Kim, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

VIP Philosophy

Dr. Myung Ju Lee, the chief surgeon at VIP Plastic Surgery Korea, defines his surgical philosophy with a single word: harmony. This documentary traces how his early life, personal values, and international training influenced an approach centered on safety, responsibility, and long-term patient well-being. For Dr. Lee, surgery is not about transformation alone, but about supporting patients as they rediscover self-confidence and move toward a more fulfilling, wellness-oriented life.

Dr. Myung Ju Lee's Surgical Philosophy

Academic Activity

A Safe Rib Cartilage Harvest Method and Rib Cartilage Rhinoplasty
Asian Rhinoplasty for Harmonious Face
ISAPS Athens: Deep Plane Facelift – Role of Buccal Fat Pad Lift
High-SMAS Facelift combined with Intraoperative Fat Graft in Aging Face
Seminars in Plastic Surgery,
ISAPS World Congress 2016, Kyoto, Japan
Oriental Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Asian Rhinoplasty Surgical Guide
The 18 Korean Masters in Plastic Surgery

Art in the field of medical science

Since 2001, VIP Plastic Surgery Clinic in Korea has been the ultimate destination for foreign patients seeking plastic surgery tourism. VIP clinic offers a comprehensive range of treatments from facial plastic surgeries to body contouring, including both non-surgical and surgical procedures. For non-local residents, all-inclusive services are provided to ensure a safe and convenient surgery experience, including care by an in-house anesthesiologist, airport pick-up service, accommodation, daily post-operative aftercare, meal services, and post-operative wellness activities.

Most importantly, consultations with VIP doctors and consultants are comprehensive to ensure a clear understanding of the expectations and to prepare for safe surgery. A personal multilingual coordinator is assigned to assist at every moment throughout the surgery journey. With VIP premium services, an exceptional surgical experience is offered to ensure make each and every patient feels like a true VIP.

VIP and Dr. Lee’s philosophy are simple: treat patients wholeheartedly and create harmonized, safe, and natural appearances with an artistic approach. Instead of a factory-like clinic system, VIP values ‘quality’ over ‘quantity’. With extensive experience and skills of board-certified plastic surgeons, the VIP team believes that achieving natural and harmonized beauty through plastic surgery is possible. The main goal is to create ‘non-plastic plastic surgery’ that brings out its own natural beauty. VIP surgical results are exclusively attractive.

Our Services

As a top plastic surgeon in Korea, VIP’s chief surgeon Dr. Myung Ju Lee is an expert of aesthetic plastic surgery clinic.
VIP provides facial plastic surgeries, anti-aging surgeries, body surgeries, and non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
He is especially internationally well known as a master of rhinoplasty and facelift surgeries.

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Patient Testimonial

  • USA patient

    There are many talented plastic surgeons in the U.S., but my experience in Korea was something special. The care I received at VIP — especially as someone with a medical condition — was exceptional. 

    Jasmin Andrew
    USA
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    I highly recommend VIP Clinic for anyone who is looking for a complete package of a luxury and stress-free makeover journey.

    Queenie Ho
    Australia
  • Tanzania patient

    From pick up from Seoul, to Jeju, and the time I spent while healing was an experience in itself. The care and honesty meant a lot to me. A very talented doctor and a great team.

    Eileen Smith
    Tanzania
  • USA patient

    VIP staff exemplify exactly how they treat every single patient as a VIP. Dr.Lee’s boutique clinic enables personalized care, thus resulting in maximum satisfaction.

    Wendy
    US
  • Canada

    I am so happy with my results, and yes, my research was correct – Dr.Lee is the BEST rhinoplasty surgeon!

    Erika
    Canada
  • United Kingdom

    I’ve had several surgical procedures in my lifetime, so it’s not hyperbole when I say that Dr. Myung Ju Lee is one of the best surgeons for facial plastic surgery.

    Olivia
    UK
  • Switzerland

    Dr.Lee is not only a gifted surgeon and an artist, but also operates with a very high degree of integrity and care.

    Thi
    Switzerland
  • USA patient

    I felt like I was at home. Every day, I had dressings for check-ups with Dr. Lee or Dr. Kim, even on holidays and Saturdays. 

    Trang Bui
    USA
  • Germany

    Every aspect of the recovery process was taken into consideration, from the food and room service to the oxygen therapy, daily facials, and even ways to motivate patients to get up and move around.

    Sophia
    Germany
  • Canada

    Accommodation, transfer, post-surgery care, and post-surgery treatment – taken care of by the clinic. You always stay within the same building.

    Mira N.
    Canada
  • Indonesia

    You all welcomed me with open arms and warm hospitality into your clinic, and made my stay extremely enjoyable and amazing. 

    Widya B.
    Indonesia
  • USA patient

    I was blown away by the attentiveness of the staff and the daily facials for post op healing. 

    Rachel Massey
    USA

VIP Patient V-log

  • Rhinoplasty & Extended Deep Plane Facelift Transformation Video
    Rhinoplasty & Extended Deep Plane Facelift Transformation
  • Eyelid Surgery, Facelift, Necklift Before & After Video
    Eyelid Surgery, Facelift, Necklift Before & After
  • Caucasian Male Before After Extended Deep Plane Facelift and Deep Neck Surgery Video
    Caucasian Male Before After Extended Deep Plane Facelift and Deep Neck Surgery
  • Deep Plane Facelift for Asian Female Patient Video
    Deep Plane Facelift for Asian Female Patient
  • 2 Weeks Post-op Female Extended Deep Plane Facelift and Necklift Video
    2 Weeks Post-op Female Extended Deep Plane Facelift and Necklift

VIP Plastic Surgery Blog

  • rib cartilage revision Rhinoplasty before and after_VIP-clinic

    Implant-Free Rhinoplasty in Korea: Why Autologous Cartilage Is Becoming the Preferred Choice

    Rhinoplasty in Korea has evolved quickly. In the past, especially in Asian rhinoplasty, surgeons often used silicone implants or GoreTex to raise the bridge. These materials were convenient but did not always suit Asian anatomy, which often includes a lower bridge, softer cartilage and thinner skin. Over time, many patients experienced implant shifting, visible edges […]
  • fillers before facelift

    Planning a Facelift? What You Should Know About Fillers and Thread Lifts

    When considering a facelift in the coming years, it is commonly assumed that fillers and thread lifts are harmless temporary solutions to “buy time” before surgery. However, surgeons who perform high volumes of facial rejuvenation procedures are increasingly cautioning patients about this approach. The issue isn’t about competition between treatments. It’s about understanding how certain […]
  • deep plane male facelift

    Male Facelift Surgery: What Makes it Different from Female Facelifts

    The demand for facial rejuvenation procedures among male patients has increased significantly in the recent 5 years at VIP Clinic. Dr. Myung Ju Lee says that male facelift surgery have unique anatomical challenges that require specialized surgical planning and technique modifications. This blog post examines the specific considerations for male facelift procedures, focusing on anatomical […]

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Address: 46, Eunnam-1gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea (63124)

Dr. Myung Ju Lee M.D. Ph.D. is a board certified plastic surgeon in Korea, specializing in facelift, neck lift, and rhinoplasty.

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