About Dr. Im Young Min
Dr. Im Young Min is the CEO of VG Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, and a board-certified plastic surgeon. According to the clinic, he completed his internship and residency at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, where he is an outside (clinical) professor in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Clinical Focus
VG describes Dr. Im as working across eye, nose, breast, body and facial contouring surgery. The clinic's services include double eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, zygoma and jaw reduction, face lifting, fat grafting, breast surgery and liposuction.
Experience
Before VG Plastic Surgery, he was a director at Topface, JK, Grand and Yuno plastic surgery clinics, according to his VG profile.
Credentials
- Board-certified plastic surgeon, Korea
- Full member, Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons
- Full member, Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Full member, Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
- Full member, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Facts you can check
- Certifications listedBoard-Certified Plastic Surgeon
- MembershipsKorean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS); Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (KSAPS); American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) +1 more
- Works atVG Plastic Surgery
Certifications, licenses & patents
- Board certificationBoard-Certified Plastic Surgeon
South Korea's national licensing authority for physicians; specialist status follows residency and a national board examination.
Closest U.S. counterpartA state medical board licence plus an ABMS specialty board certification.
Check the issuing bodyMedical licensing differs by country. These notes describe each authority so you can judge it yourself — they are not a statement that a foreign credential grants the right to practise in the United States.
Procedures performed
Specialties
Education & training
- DegreeThe Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine
- TrainingSeoul St. Mary's Hospital
Professional memberships
- MembershipKorean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS)
- MembershipKorean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (KSAPS)
- MembershipAmerican Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
- MembershipKorean Association of Plastic Surgeons
Membership reflects participation in a professional body — not an endorsement of this doctor by that organization.
Awards & recognition
Industry, media and event recognitions — shown for completeness. They are not certifications of clinical quality.
- Award2022 Korea's 100 Good Doctors — Korea Economic Daily (facial contouring and rhinoplasty)
- AwardTop Brand Award in Beauty and Aesthetic Surgery (LBMA)
Prices for procedures by Dr. Im Young Min
| Procedure | Price at VG Plastic Surgery | Typical U.S. price |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Augmentation | $8,500 - $15,400 | $6,000 - $12,000 |
| Breast Reduction | From $18,500 | From $7,800 surgeon's fee only |
| Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) | $1,700 - $6,600 | From $3,359 surgeon's fee only |
| Face Contouring | $3,900 - $9,000 | From $10,000 |
| Facelift | $5,100 - $25,400 | From $11,395 surgeon's fee only |
| Liposuction | $1,420 - $20,800 | From $4,711 surgeon's fee only |
| Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) | $3,500 - $6,800 | $5,000 - $15,000 |
Clinic quotes in USD; final prices are confirmed in writing after a free consultation. Flights and hotel are not included.
Getting to South Korea from the U.S.
Visa. U.S. passport holders do not need a K-ETA through 31 December 2026; an electronic Arrival Card is required instead. From 1 January 2027 the K-ETA requirement returns, so check the official portal before you book.
Flights. Nonstop service to Seoul from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, New York and Washington. West-coast flights run about 13 hours, east-coast about 14 to 15.
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. Im Young Min
Where does Dr. Im Young Min practice?
Dr. Im Young Min works at VG Plastic Surgery in Seoul, South Korea.
What are Dr. Im Young Min's qualifications?
Dr. Im Young Min has trained at The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine and The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine, credentials and memberships include Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon; Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS); Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (KSAPS); American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Details and sources are listed on this page.
What procedures does Dr. Im Young Min perform?
Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty), Face Contouring, Facelift, Liposuction, Rhinoplasty (Nose Job).
Does Dr. Im Young Min speak English?
Yes. Dr. Im Young Min speaks Korean, English, Chinese.
How much does surgery with Dr. Im Young Min cost?
Prices quoted by VG Plastic Surgery for procedures Dr. Im Young Min performs, in U.S. dollars: Breast Augmentation $8,500 to $15,400; Breast Reduction $18,500; Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) $1,700 to $6,600; Face Contouring $3,900 to $9,000. Final quotes are confirmed in writing after a free consultation.
How do I get to Dr. Im Young Min's clinic from the U.S.?
U.S. passport holders do not need a K-ETA through 31 December 2026; an electronic Arrival Card is required instead. From 1 January 2027 the K-ETA requirement returns, so check the official portal before you book. Nonstop service to Seoul from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, New York and Washington. West-coast flights run about 13 hours, east-coast about 14 to 15.
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Surgeon's portfolio
Real before & after results. Individual results vary.
About the clinic
Gangnam plastic surgery clinic near Eonju Station with four board-certified plastic surgeons, offering eye, nose, facial contouring, lifting, breast and liposuction procedures.
View clinic profileResearch & evidence
12 peer-reviewed sourcesPeer-reviewed studies relevant to the procedures Im Young Min performs. Compiled from systematic reviews, meta-analyses and clinical research indexed on PubMed.
- Standard of care for lipedema in the United States
- A Head-to-Head Meta-Analysis of 35,052 Smooth vs Textured Implants in Breast Reconstruction and Augmentation.
- Implant Pocket Plane Selection in Primary Breast Augmentation: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of Complication Profiles.
- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 11,686 Breasts Undergoing Transaxillary Augmentation.
- Breast implant explantation and capsulectomy in symptomatic patients. Is there any improvement with the procedure? Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Compiled from peer-reviewed medical literature indexed on PubMed. This overview is for general education and is not medical advice.