Dr. Kim Seungsoo

Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon 6 SCI Publications Medical License 103360 · Specialist Certification 2344

"A surgery ends not when the sutures are removed, but when you smile in front of the mirror."

Academic Credentials

Medical License (Ministry of Health and Welfare) — 103360
Board Certification in Plastic Surgery (Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons) — 2344
Korean Burn Society Academic Conference Excellence Award (2017)

Professional Memberships

Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
Korean Burn Society

SCI Academic Publications (Total: 6)

4 in Archives of Craniofacial Surgery + 2 in Journal of Korean Burn Society (including 1 as first author)

Park KS, Kim SS, Lee WS, et al.
"The Algorithm-Oriented Management of Nasal Bone Fracture according to Stranc's Classification System"

Archives of Craniofacial Surgery, 2017.06, 18(2):97-104

Ji SY, Kim SS, Park KS, et al.
"Comparison Study of the Use of Absorbable Materials as Internal Splints with Airway Silicone Splint and Absorbable Materials as Internal Splints Alone"

Archives of Craniofacial Surgery, 2016.12, 17(4):202-205

Ji SY, Kim SS, Kim MH, et al.
"Surgical Methods of Zygomaticomaxillary Complex Fracture"

Archives of Craniofacial Surgery, 2016.12, 17(4):206-210

Kim MH, Yoo JH, Kim SS, et al.
"Massive Hemorrhage Facial Fracture Patient Treated by Embolization"

Archives of Craniofacial Surgery, 2016.03, 17(1):28-30

⭐ Kim SS (First Author), Yang WS, Sim JH, Suh DW, Baik SH, Baik BS
"The Mechanism of Low Temperature Burn and Clinical Cases"

Journal of Korean Burn Society, 2015, 18(2):74-80 · First Author

Kim MH, Yoo JH, Kim SS, Ji SY.
"The Advantages of Using Laryngeal Mask Airway in Case of Burn Eschar Excision Under General Anesthesia"

Journal of Korean Burn Society, 2014, 17(2):86-90

Professional Experience

Former Director, Brown Plastic Surgery Clinic
Former Director, Anhua Aesthetic Clinic, Shanghai, China
Full Member, Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons · Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Member, Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association · Korean Burn Society

Clinical Philosophy

"Not pulling, but repositioning—returning tissues to their original anatomical position."

Dr. Kim Seungsoo's clinical principle centers on repositioning aged or surgically altered facial tissues to their original anatomical locations. He employs multi-layer dissection techniques that distribute tension from the skin incision to the SMAS and deeper layers, minimizing scar burden. His practice integrates international standards from leading literature (Mendelson 2008, Jacono 2014, Gunter Dallas) into clinical application.

Single-Surgeon System

At AVA Plastic Surgery, only Dr. Kim Seungsoo enters the operating room. Consultation, surgical planning, operation, and postoperative care are all performed by the same surgeon, ensuring continuity of medical information. No subsequent patient's procedure begins until the current surgery is complete. Zero ghost surgery policy.

Primary Practice Areas

Appointment & Consultation

Operating Hours: Weekdays 10:00–19:00 / Sat 10:00–17:00 / Closed Sundays

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