Apex Plastic Surgery Clinic
Verified139-1, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Han Jung-ang Tower 3F)
Overview
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The name "Apex" means "the peak" — and that's exactly what this clinic strives for. Founded in Gangnam, Seoul, Apex Plastic Surgery (에이펙스성형외과) was built on a simple but powerful belief: honest consultations lead to the best results. Rather than pushing unnecessary procedures, the clinic listens carefully to each patient and recommends only what is truly needed. With a meticulous surgical plan and full dedication in every operation, Apex is committed to helping patients discover their own natural beauty.
Our Core Values
Customer Satisfaction
Every journey begins with a sincere, in-depth consultation. Apex prioritizes open communication to fully understand each patient's goals and concerns, ensuring a personalized approach from start to finish.
Expertise & Know-How
Led by Dr. Song Hyun-seok (Ph.D.) and Dr. Lee Yeon-hoon, the medical team combines years of specialized training with continuously updated techniques. Their philosophy: skilled hands guided by genuine care.
Safety System
Patient safety is non-negotiable. Apex maintains rigorous protocols including thorough pre-operative assessments, certified anesthesia management, and advanced monitoring equipment throughout every procedure.
Results & Responsibility
The clinic stands behind its work. Apex takes full responsibility for surgical outcomes and provides dedicated post-operative care to ensure each patient heals well and achieves the best possible result.
Ongoing Support
The relationship doesn't end after surgery. Apex offers continuous follow-up consultations and long-term care, so patients always have a trusted medical team to turn to.
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Satisfied General Cosmetic Surgery review
Naver visitor review submitted on 2026-02-06. The patient shared a positive experience with General Cosmetic Surgery. (Original Korean review preserved; refer t...
Facial ContouringSub-brow lift gave me refreshed eyes
As I aged, my eyelids drooped so much that people always said I looked sleepy. Dr. Lee recommended a sub-brow lift, which cleanly lifted the sagging while maint...
Anti-Aging Lifting · Dr. Lee Yeon-HoonNeck wrinkle Botox works great
Deep neck wrinkles made me look much older, but Botox made them significantly lighter. The procedure took less than 10 minutes but the effect is clear. Planning...
Anti-Aging Lifting · Dr. Lee Yeon-HoonUnbelievable value compared to Japan
Getting a quote for lifting in Japan was over 2 million yen, but at Apex I received equal or better treatment at less than half the price. Dr. Lee skill is defi...
Face Lift · Dr. Lee Yeon-HoonImpressed by the honest consultation
I initially went in planning to get both rhinoplasty and chin surgery. But Dr. Lee said I did not need the chin work - just the nose surgery would be enough. Ot...
Rhinoplasty · Dr. Lee Yeon-HoonCheek fat grafting for a lively face
After dieting, my hollow cheeks made me look older. Cheek fat grafting gave me a lively face again. The doctor precisely injected to create natural volume that ...
Fat Grafting · Dr. Lee Yeon-HoonUlthera + thread lifting combo treatment
Ulthera alone might not be enough, so I combined it with thread lifting. The synergy effect is clear. My jawline is defined and skin elasticity improved. For a ...
Face Lift · Dr. Lee Yeon-HoonFat grafting completed my youthful face
My cheeks had hollowed out and I looked older, so I got fat grafting. It was done in two sessions, and the fat retention was great - my face looks noticeably yo...
Fat Grafting · Dr. Lee Yeon-HoonFound balance with deviated nose correction
My nose was deviated to one side causing severe asymmetry. The doctor corrected it with osteotomy and fixed the septum too. With a straight nose from the front,...
Rhinoplasty · Dr. Lee Yeon-HoonNose surgery transformed me completely
I always had a complex about my low nose. When I consulted Dr. Lee, he suggested a safe method using my own cartilage. He carefully followed up on my progress, ...
Rhinoplasty · Dr. Lee Yeon-HoonPopular Procedures
Before
After
Double Eyelid (Non-incision)
A non-incisional procedure that creates a double eyelid line using fine sutures. Minimal scarring and reduced swelling allow for a quick return to daily life.
- No incision — no scarring concerns
- 20-minute procedure with rapid recovery
- Choice of natural in/out line designs
- Easy revision if the line loosens
Consultation → Eye measurement & line design → Sleep sedation → 3–5 point suture burial with fine needle → Line check → Completion
- Cold compress for 3 days (15 min, 4–5 times daily)
- Avoid contact lenses and eye makeup for 1 week
- No alcohol, sauna, or strenuous exercise for 2 weeks
- Consistent use of prescribed eye drops and ointment
Before
After
Double Eyelid (Incision)
The eyelid is incised to adjust fat and muscle and create a crisp, defined crease. Permanent results with no worry of the line loosening — ideal for patients with thicker eyelid fat.
- Permanent result — no loosening concern
- Eyelid fat removal possible in the same procedure
- Clear, well-defined crease line
- Can be combined with ptosis correction
Consultation → Eye measurement & design → Sleep sedation → Incision along the marked line → Removal of excess fat/skin → Muscle & skin suturing → Line confirmation
- Stitch removal after 5 days
- Cold compress for the first week, then switch to warm compress
- No eye rubbing, alcohol, or sauna for 2 weeks
- Sunscreen and sunglasses recommended
Before
After
Lateral Canthoplasty
Lifts drooping outer eye corners to create defined, softer eyes. Transforms tired or harsh impressions into a friendlier, more approachable look.
- Micro-incision minimizes scarring
- Low burden with local anesthesia
- Can be combined with double eyelid or ptosis correction
- Natural angle adjustment
Consultation → Desired eye angle design → Local anesthesia → Micro-incision at outer corner → Fascia fixation → Suture
- Stitch removal in 3–5 days
- Avoid touching the outer corner area for 1 week
- No strenuous exercise or alcohol for 2 weeks
- Avoid pulling or stretching the outer corner
Before
After
Tip + Bridge (Silicone)
A silicone implant raises the nasal bridge while autologous cartilage (septal/ear) refines the tip for a natural, elegant nose. Apex’s precision measurement system designs the optimal nose in harmony with your facial proportions.
- Corrects both bridge height and tip shape
- Autologous cartilage gives the tip a natural feel
- Custom design tailored to individual facial proportions
- Performed by surgeons with 20+ years of experience
3D CT imaging → Facial proportion analysis & design → Sleep sedation → Columellar (closed/open) incision → Silicone implant placement (bridge) → Harvest & shaping of autologous cartilage → Tip plasty → Suturing & splint fixation
- Keep nasal splint and tape for 7 days
- Absolutely no nose blowing or impact for 2 weeks
- No eyeglasses for 4 weeks
- No alcohol, smoking, or sauna for 1 month
- Nasal irrigation only as directed by the doctor
Before
After
Nasal Tip (Autologous)
Uses only your own septal and ear cartilage — no implants — to refine and elevate the nasal tip. Completely natural feel and shape, with a minimal risk of side effects.
- Uses only autologous tissue — zero foreign-body sensation
- Minimized risk of inflammation and complications
- Natural tip texture
- Stable shape over time
Consultation & design → Sleep sedation → Harvest of septal or ear cartilage → Shaping & carving → Insertion and fixation of tip framework → Suture
- Keep splint and tape for 5–7 days
- No impact or pressure on the nose for 2 weeks
- Avoid eyeglasses for 1 month
- Mandatory follow-up checks (1 week / 1 month / 3 months)
Full Face Fat Graft
Harvested fat from your abdomen or thighs is purified and grafted across the forehead, temples, cheeks, and nasolabial folds. Restores lost volume for a youthful look while regenerative factors also improve skin texture.
- Autologous fat — no foreign-body reaction
- Whole-face volume balancing
- Stem cells and growth factors improve skin elasticity
- Slimming effect at the donor site
Facial volume analysis → Sleep sedation → Fat harvesting (abdomen/thigh) → Centrifugation & purification → Multi-layer injection with micro-cannula → Volume balance check
- Avoid facial pressure and strong expressions for 3 days
- No facial massage or rubbing for 1 week
- No alcohol, sauna, or strenuous exercise for 2 weeks
- Do not sleep face-down for 2 weeks (to improve graft survival)
Before
After
Thread Lift (17cm)
Absorbable threads (PDO/PCL) are placed beneath the skin to instantly lift sagging tissue. Immediate lifting plus long-term collagen stimulation as the threads dissolve.
- Just 10 minutes — immediate return to daily activities
- Instant lifting without incision
- Long-term elasticity improvement through collagen regeneration
- Combines well with Botox or filler
Analysis and marking of sagging areas → Local anesthesia → Thread insertion via micro-cannula (2–4 threads per side) → Direction & tension adjustment → Completion
- Washing allowed the same day; light makeup from the next day
- Avoid opening the mouth wide or hard foods for 1 week
- No facial massage or sauna for 2 weeks
- Avoid vigorous facial rubbing for 1 month while threads settle
Before
After
Face Lift (Basic)
Surgical lifting through pre- and post-auricular incisions that directly tightens and fixes the SMAS (fascia) layer. Fundamentally resolves deep wrinkles and significant sagging, with results lasting 10+ years. A signature procedure of Dr. Song Hyun-seok.
- SMAS fascia lift addresses sagging at its root
- Results lasting 10+ years
- Simultaneously improves deep nasolabial and marionette lines
- Can be combined with a neck and jawline lift
3D facial analysis → General anesthesia → Pre- and post-auricular incision design → Skin elevation → SMAS fascia lift and fixation → Excess skin removal → Fine suturing → Compression dressing
- 1–2 nights of hospitalization; drain tube management
- Stitch removal in 7–10 days (staged)
- Avoid sharp neck/head movements for 2 weeks
- No alcohol, smoking, or sauna for 1 month
- Compression band for 2–4 weeks (required while sleeping)
- Follow-up: 1 week / 2 weeks / 1 month / 3 months / 6 months
Pricing
Prices include VAT. Revision procedures incur an additional 30% on top of the base price.
| Procedure | Duration | Price (KRW) |
|---|---|---|
| Double Eyelid (Non-incision) | 20 min | ₩1,210,000 |
| Double Eyelid (Incision) | 50 min | ₩1,540,000 |
| Natural Adhesion | 50 min | ₩1,540,000 |
| Hybrid | 50 min | ₩1,540,000 |
| Outer Canthoplasty (Upper) | 20 min | ₩1,100,000 |
| Outer Canthoplasty (Lateral) | 20 min | ₩1,100,000 |
| Lower Eyelid (Conjunctival) | 20 min | ₩1,100,000 |
| Lower Eyelid (Conjunctival + Skin) | 30 min | ₩1,430,000 |
| Upper Eyelid Fat Removal | 15 min | ₩880,000 |
| Sub-brow Fat Removal | 30 min | ₩1,210,000 |
| Sub-brow Fat Repositioning | 40 min | ₩1,540,000 |
| Ptosis Correction (Non-incision) | 30 min | ₩1,870,000 |
| Ptosis Correction (Incision) | 30 min | ₩2,200,000 |
| Ptosis Correction (Incision, Premium) | 60 min | ₩2,750,000 |
| Forehead Lift (Endoscopic) | 60 min | ₩3,850,000 |
| Forehead Reduction | 60 min | ₩4,400,000 |
| Forehead Lift + Reduction | 60 min | ₩5,500,000 |
| Sub-brow Incision | 30 min | ₩1,650,000 |
| Upper Blepharoplasty (Incision) | 40 min | ₩2,530,000 |
| Revision Eye Surgery Base price +30% | - | - |
| Procedure | Duration | Price (KRW) |
|---|---|---|
| Alar Reduction (Incision) | 60 min | ₩1,540,000 |
| Bridge (Silicone) | 60 min | ₩2,200,000 |
| Tip (Autologous) | 60 min | ₩3,300,000 |
| Tip + Bridge (Silicone) | 120 min | ₩3,960,000 |
| Tip + Bridge (Fascia) | 120 min | ₩4,400,000 |
| Tip + Bridge + Septum | 150 min | ₩5,000,000 |
| Hump Nose Correction | 120 min | ₩4,840,000 |
| Deviated Nose + Osteotomy | 120 min | ₩5,500,000 |
| Rib Cartilage Graft | 200 min | ₩8,800,000 |
| Revision Rhinoplasty Base price +30% | - | - |
| Procedure | Duration | Price (KRW) |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Augmentation (Round / Submammary) | 90–120 min | ₩6,600,000 |
| Gynecomastia | 60 min | ₩3,520,000 |
| Breast Reduction | 180 min | ₩7,700,000 |
| Breast Lift + Implant | 200 min | ₩9,900,000 |
| Nipple Reduction | 30 min | ₩1,870,000 |
| Areola Reduction | 60 min | ₩3,300,000 |
| Implant Removal | 60 min | ₩2,200,000 |
| Procedure | Duration | Price (KRW) |
|---|---|---|
| Thread Lift (17cm) | 10 min | ₩1,870,000 |
| Face Lift (Basic) | 45–240 min | ₩7,700,000 |
| Face Lift (with Neck) | - | ₩8,800,000 |
| Neck Lift | - | ₩3,520,000 |
| Mini Incision Lift | 120 min | ₩6,600,000 |
| Ultrasound Toning | 15 min | ₩440,000 |
| Procedure | Duration | Price (KRW) |
|---|---|---|
| Per Area (excl. Forehead) | 30 min | ₩1,210,000 |
| Forehead or Temples | 50 min | ₩2,200,000 |
| Full Face (excl. Forehead) | 50 min | ₩2,200,000 |
| Full Face (incl. Forehead) | 60 min | ₩2,640,000 |
| Breast (1st session) | 120 min | ₩5,720,000 |
| Buttocks (1st session) | 90 min | ₩4,620,000 |
| Hands (both) | 50 min | ₩1,980,000 |
| PRP Add-on | - | ₩550,000 |
| Procedure | Duration | Price (KRW) |
|---|---|---|
| Submental (under chin) | 30 min | ₩1,320,000 |
| Arms (both) | 60 min | ₩3,300,000 |
| Abdomen (Upper + Lower) | 90 min | ₩4,400,000 |
| Inner Thighs | 60 min | ₩3,300,000 |
| Full Thighs | 180 min | ₩7,800,000 |
| Procedure | Duration | Price (KRW) |
|---|---|---|
| Filler (Korean / cc) | - | ₩330,000 |
| Filler (French / cc) | - | ₩440,000 |
| Filler Dissolver | - | ₩110,000 |
| Botox (Forehead / Glabella / Eye area) | - | ₩110,000 |
| Botox (Square Jaw) | - | ₩165,000 |
| Botox (Trapezius) | - | ₩396,000 |
| Procedure | Duration | Price (KRW) |
|---|---|---|
| Zygoma Reduction | 120 min | ₩5,500,000 |
| Chin Implant | 60 min | ₩3,300,000 |
| Lip Lift | 40 min | ₩2,200,000 |
| Corner Lip Lift | 30 min | ₩1,650,000 |
| Buccal Fat Removal | 30 min | ₩1,320,000 |
| Skin Booster | - | ₩220,000 |
| CO2 Laser | - | ₩165,000 |
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LINCO Studios — Dogok
4 individually styled boutique units (Suzak, Zanzan, Yeondu, Goyo) in quiet residential Dogok. Free parking and long-stay options.
LINCO Studios — Dogok — Room Types
- Residential location — quieter than hotel districts, supports sleep recovery
- Full kitchen + washer in every unit — cook simple meals during recovery
- Free on-site parking — patient drop-off without taxi fees
- Pharmacy + convenience stores within 3 minutes walk
- Long-stay discounts (10/15/20% off at 7+/14+/28+ nights) — well-suited to multi-procedure recovery
Suzak 수작
A quiet white-and-wood studio in Dogok where the bed, sofa and dining space share a single light-filtered room — designed around the idea that each life is its own artwork.
- Free on-site parking (rare in Gangnam)
- Full kitchen with washer — suitable for post-op recovery
- 10% off for 7+ nights, 15% off 14+ nights, 20% off 28+ nights
- Walk to neighborhood cafes and pharmacies in quiet Dogok
Zanzan 잔잔
A high-floor studio five minutes from Gangnam Station — a gentle toast to your day with a workspace nook and full-length mirror against light, modern furniture.
- 5-minute walk from Gangnam Station — closest LINCO unit
- Dedicated desk + workspace nook for laptops
- High-floor light and quiet residential surroundings
- 10/15/20% off for 7+/14+/28+ night stays
Yeondu 연두
When you need green — a bright, sunny studio with a warm cozy palette, near Maebong Station and quiet local amenities.
- Lowest LINCO nightly rate — best value for solo travelers
- Bright south-facing windows and balcony
- Free parking on-site
- 20% off when staying 28+ nights — strong long-stay deal
Goyo 고요
Stillness in motion — a minimal, hushed studio near Yeoksam with full-length mirror, balcony and Netflix included.
- Netflix included on the TV — for long recovery stays
- Quietest unit, near Yeoksam-ro 18-gil
- Full-length mirror + balcony
- 10/15/20% off for 7+/14+/28+ night stays
Serviced Residence
Weave Place — Gangnam Station
121-unit serviced residence steps from Gangnam Station — same block as most Gangnam clinics, ideal post-op base.
Weave Place — Gangnam Station — Room Types
- Same-block walking distance to most Gangnam clinics — minimal travel post-procedure
- Professional 24/7 management + security access — international-patient friendly
- In-unit kitchen + washer/dryer — light cooking during soft-food recovery
- Smart access (no key handover needed) — late-night clinic discharges OK
- CGV Gangnam, multiple pharmacies and convenience stores within 100m
Studio 스튜디오
Fully furnished private studio with bed, sofa and integrated kitchen — large window with Gangnam city view. Stays from 3 nights to 18 months on flexible contracts.
- 121 fully-furnished units — same block as most Gangnam clinics
- 5 min walk from Gangnam Station (Line 2 + Shinbundang)
- Discounted rates for 3+/6+/12+ month stays
- In-room washer/dryer and full kitchen — supports long recovery stays
Nearby Restaurants
Jungdon
Hire katsu, Rosu katsu set
Gangnam’s most famous tonkatsu restaurant — crisp breading and tender meat.
Hakkoya
Tonkotsu ramen, Chashu rice bowl
Japanese ramen specialist famous for rich tonkotsu broth. A warm bowl is ideal after a procedure.
Bonwori Bansang
Galbitang, Samgyetang, Doenjang jjigae set
Elegant Korean table d’hôte course. Many soft-textured dishes, ideal for post-procedure meals.
Hot Places
COEX Mall · Starfield Library
Perfect waiting spot for companions. Starfield Library, aquarium, extensive shopping and cafés.
Bongeunsa Temple
A thousand-year-old temple in the heart of Gangnam. Quiet walks and temple stay experiences.
Seolleung & Jeongneung Royal Tombs
A UNESCO World Heritage site. A green park in central Gangnam, great for a light stroll.
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139-1, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Han Jung-ang Tower 3F)
Yeoksam Station Exit 4, 80m
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